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Description:An in-depth look at how Corvette performance numbers are generated by the Corvette Development team. This article was written by Jim Ingle who used to be a Corvette Powertrain Engineer.Excerpt:"This is another discussions best illustrated... Read More

Description:An excellent look at the differences between horsepower and torque and how each rating is achieved during engine development by Corvette Powertrain Engineer, Jim Ingle.Excerpt:"Two views of the same measurement are involved: power and... Read More

Best All-Round: We Test the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 It's one thing for an ultra-performance tire to work well when the road is dry. It's another for an ultra-performance tire to work well in both wet weather as well as in the dry. Relatively... Read More

Description:This technical article was published in Composites Technology, September/October 1999, and looks at the C5 fixed roof coupe body structure and discusses the manufacturing and engineering techniques used in developing the hardtop model... Read More

From Jim Ingle, GM Powertrain Engineer (this question was asked in terms of adding Mobil 1 to a ZR-1 after engine break-in):"There is probably more misunderstanding of lubricants and "old wive's tales" about them than any other automotive issue. A... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineTHE OBJECTIVE of this article is to show you the “right” way to rebuild/re-arch Corvette leaf springs, and to... Read More

By John HinckleyUsed here with permission.Copyright John HinckleyIn this day and age, when modern automotive powertrains are computer-controlled and engines don’t even HAVE distributors any more, the knowledge of what distributors did and how... Read More

By John HinckleyUsed here with permission.Copyright John HinckleyThe objective of this article is to show how to verify the operation of these systems and make necessary corrections at home, using ordinary tools; there’s no need for a classic... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineREADER’S QUESTION: My ’69 restoration is about half done; the body is at the painter, and I’ve completed... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineFROM THE FACTORY: Since bolts don’t hold very well just driven intofiberglass, your Corvette has a lot of steel tapping... Read More