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OPTIMA(R) Batteries Street Car Faceoff Announce

Posted April 2 2010 07:56 AM by Wilkinson

OPTIMA Batteries extends its search for 2010 Ultimate Street Car Invitational finalists through a series of regional qualifiers, the first to take place at historic Road America race track.

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Legislative Update: More "Specially Constructed" Cars in California Each Year?

CA Legislature, "specially constructed" cars , more of 'em

Posted March 30 2010 05:42 AM by scott_ross

Legislation in the California Assembly (Assembly Bill 1740)to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the...

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Lunati's LS Strokers

Stroker crankshafts for your LS-series engine (VetteRod or otherwise)

Posted March 20 2010 10:00 AM by scott_ross

Now that aftermarket big-bore LS blocks are out that cost a fraction of what GM Racing’s C5-R road race blocks cost, Lunati’s come up with crankshafts for them--new forged steel stroker LS cranksthat they’ve added to...

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For Your LS Engine’s Health

High-performace oil filtration from Moroso

Posted March 20 2010 05:30 AM by scott_ross

You’re seeing more and more high-performance and street/race parts for the LS engine series. For engines running them—and factory-stock ’97-’06 LS’s, too—Moroso now offers a line of high-performance oil filters.

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Garage Condos for Vettes

Auto MotorPlex. Minneapolis--For Vettes (& space-challemnged Vette lovers)

Posted March 19 2010 04:00 PM by scott_ross

Saw an item about this place while i was web-surfing lately, and it's definitely worth your attention (especially if you're a Vette owner in the Twin Cities or Upper Midwest) It's called Auto MotorPlex...

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BUY a ZHZ?!

Franklin Mint's detailed diecast replica...that you can buy (and keep!)

Posted March 19 2010 03:00 PM by scott_ross

We’re not kidding…you can buy one—as long as it’s The Franklin Mint’s highly-detailed 1/24th-scale replica of the full-scale C6’s in Hertz’ “Fun Collection.”

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Farewell, Ugly Calipers

Give your brakes a (visual) break--thaks to these MGP Caliper Covers

Posted March 19 2010 02:00 PM by scott_ross

You don’t need to tolerate dirty, unattractive brake calipers under your C4 or C5 any longer–especially if it’s got open-spoke wheels.

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VetteRod Rolling Stock

Fill your fenderwells with these beauties from Billet Specialties

Posted March 19 2010 10:30 AM by scott_ross

Two things that VetteRods are known for include modern-tech brake systems, and equally modern-tech wheels, like Billet Specialties’ new line of Pro Touring wheels.

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Hold That Power!

Pfadt Race Engineering.s new C5/C6 engine mounts for high-power LS engines

Posted March 19 2010 09:49 AM by scott_ross

What’s the worst part of a high-horsepower C5/C6 engine swap, or engine upgrade? (HINT: What you see above will cure that problem in that C5/C6 of yours that's running a BIG-power LS-series engine!)

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Car Wash Industry Leader Launches Detail Line Web Site

Posted March 19 2010 08:48 AM by Wilkinson

Using their decades of experience producing some of the industry's highest quality professional car wash products, Warsaw Chemical has launched www.carchoicedetail.com

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A Riveting Solution

Resto-riveting made easier

Posted March 19 2010 08:00 AM by scott_ross

Restorers and builders: Do you wonder how you’ll rivet in place parts like rebound straps, window channels, air vent doors and heater boxes on your ‘53-’82 Corvette without damaging them?

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Big Power Overdrive

B&M's new 4L80E, Vette Rods, one strong slushbox

Posted March 19 2010 06:48 AM by scott_ross

Do the terms “overdrive automatic” and “800 horsepower” belong in the same sentence? They do if it’s B&M’s new Street/Strip 4L80E overdtive automatic transmission.

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SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund Now Taking Applications

Posted March 11 2010 09:37 AM by Wilkinson

College is expensive. SEMA can help. If you know someone preparing for a career in the automotive industry, SEMA is ready to lend a hand. Applications are being accepted until April 2, 2010 so don't delay.

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For The Future Of The Hobby: The Collectors Foundation Marks 5th Anniversary

Building The Next Generation Of Corvette/car Collectors

Posted March 2 2010 10:33 AM by scott_ross

The Collectors Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable foundation funding education and training to support the future of the collector vehicle and classic boat hobbies, celebrates its anniversary marking five...

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COMING DISTRACTIONS: 8 Seconds...No Waiting!

8-Second Cover Car, Lots Of Great Info Inside

Posted February 26 2010 04:00 PM by scott_ross

Here's a Vette that's big on the 8's. Like ...800+ horsepower at the rear wheels...heading for the 8-second range in the 1.4-mile...and it's the cover car on the April issue of Corvette Fever.

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