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NEW: C5 LGM Longtube Header Install
The headers are a full 32” True Long Tube header that has been dubbed, "The most powerful C5 header on the Planet”! This header includes a complete header with a 3/8” flange and incorporates a “Race Style Merge Collector”, to a full 3” X pipe, and continues in 3” right up to the original 2 bolt muffler flanges. This makes this a full bolt on application that requires NO cutting or welding, and leaves the factory system completely intact incase you ever want to easily put the car back to stock. (C5) More...
 Est 3-8hours
Meziere LS1 Electric Water Pump (C5 Version)
For years talk of electric water pumps had been circulating through the LS1 community, and finally Meziere has delivered. Whether you are a hard core drag racer who wants to just cool the car in the pits and staging lanes, an enthusiast who's itching for more power from his heads/cam car, or just a basic bolt on type of guy, an electric water pump is probably for you. (C5) More...
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LGM Wilwood C5 Front Brake Package
For C5 Corvette enthusiasts looking for more stopping power either at the track or on the street, Wilwood has the solution. In this install I'll put on a pair of of huge 6 piston Wilwood calipers and some nice 2 piece wilwood rotors from LGM on the front of a C5. Not only does it look amazing, it performs. (C5) More...
 223484 viewsEst 2-6hours
Did you know?
On an LS1, a camshaft can be swapped without having to remove the intake manifold or heads. The lifters have plastic retainers under the heads that can hold the lifters up. It is still recommended to use magnets to support the lifters just incase, but it is not required.
 
F-Body Cam and Valvespring Swap
By far, one of the best mods you can possibly ever do to your LS1/LS6 is to install an aftermarket camshaft in it. Here I go through the whole process of selecting and installing an aftermarket camshaft, along with the various valvetrain upgrades that are required. Frequently asked cam related questions are also answered. (F-Body) More...
 2312573 viewsEst 3-12 hours
LS1 Head Swap
Finally I dug in and did a headswap on an LS1. This turned out to be VERY easy, but a lot of work. I strongly recommend you have a helper during this install, and all the recommended tools listed on the page. Anybody that can turn a wrench (and not get frustrated when something goes wrong) can do this install no problem. (F-Body) More...
 658170 viewsEst 8-12 hours (1 hour additional if doing a cam swap)
Infopic: Valve spring swap
This photo illustrates how to change a valve spring with an LS1 head still installed on the engine. An air hose is run to the spark plug hole to keep the cylinder full of air, which in turn holds up the valves so they don't fall when you try to compress the spring. The spring shown is probably the hardest spring to change on an F-body.

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Throttle Body Swap
Here I show how to go about removing/reinstalling the throttle body. It is VERY easy for a novice to do. I ended up replacing my stock one with a ported unit from Mike Morgan Motorsports, but noticed no performance gain what so ever. (F-Body) More...
 232277 viewsEst 45 minutes
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
Instructions on doing one of the simplest mods out there....installing a throttle body coolant bypass. This document uses parts obtained from bmr fabrication, but the parts can be aquired at a hardware store for under $5. This mod will give no noticable performance difference. (F-Body) More...
 47181 viewsEst 10 minutes
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