C4 Body Molding Mount Kits

Replacing C4 Corvette Body Moldings can get very frustrating when trying to match the right hardware to the right parts. The GM body moldings used black 5mm nuts while the reproductions require 10-24 nuts. With many of the GM moldings still available it is necessary to use the correct matching hardware to correctly restore your Corvette’s exterior to factory condition. With some of the factory C4 Corvette body moldings being discontinued the demand for reproduction parts and hardware has quickly risen. Due to the fact that the reproduction body moldings will not install using the factory hardware you must search through the garage or the local auto parts store for the correct size. We have made it easy for C4 Corvette owners who are replacing the body moldings by offering a C4 Corvette Factory Body Molding Hardware Kit and a C4 Corvette Reproduction Body Molding Hardware Kit. Each kit includes 50 correct size nuts used for installing factory C4 body moldings or the reproductions.

Corvette Spark Plug Wires

We now have factory spark plug wires available for 1975-1982 Corvettes. The spark plug wires are fabricated by the original equipment manufacture, Packard Industries, who continues to produce correct looking spark plug wires for Corvettes. These 8mm wires are manufactured from the original tooling and include correct Packard Delcore II wire, which uses a special Kevlar silicone wrapped construction to prevent breaks and cracks in the conductor. The boots of the C3 Corvette Spark Plug Wires are made of the correct material, to the original thickness, with the knobs on the end for the distributor retainer; the terminals are stainless steel. These are not generic sets of spark plug wires; each set includes correct length wires for an easy, clean factory installation and is 100% Made in USA.

Here are all of our 1968-1982 Corvette Retractor Seat Belt Sets available:

68-71 Corvette Seat Belts

For 1968-1971 Corvettes we have an excellent replacement set that includes non-retractable lap belts plus shoulder harnesses with new technology retractors. The push button buckles are the original GM style without the GM logo. This seat belt set fits 1968-1971 Corvettes equipped with shoulder harnesses and includes the web stops plus all necessary mounting hardware.

72-73 Corvette Seat Belts

Our 1972-1973 Corvette Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Sets fit both coupe and convertible Corvettes equipped with shoulder harnesses. This seat belt set includes new technology retractors for both the lap and the shoulder belts plus comes with the original style push button buckles without the GM logo. Web stops and all necessary seat belt mount hardware is included with the set.

74-77 Corvette Coupe Seat Belts

1974-1977 Corvette coupes in need of new lap & shoulder seat belts can be brought back to life with our single retractor lap and shoulder set. Our 1974-1977 Corvette Coupe Seat Belt Sets will serve as a great replacement to the belts currently installed in your Corvette. Instead of the double retractors, the single retractor, also found on later C3 Corvettes, mounts behind each seat on the wheel well. This set includes original style push button buckles w/o the GM logo and all mounting hardware.

74-77 Corvette Repro. Seat Belts

If adding reproduction seat belts to your 1974-1975 convertible or 1974-1977 coupe is going to be your next project our factory reproduction seat belt sets, which include dual retractors, reproduction latches, GM style buckles without the GM logo, and all necessary mounting hardware is hands down the way to go. Each set looks like it was installed from the factory years ago and is available at a fraction of the cost for true original Corvette Seat Belts.

1970-1977 Corvette Lap Belts

1970-1977 coupes came standard from the factory with shoulder harnesses, however this was not the case for 1970-1975 convertibles. Many convertibles left the factory with just lap belts as the shoulder harnesses were optional. Our 1970-1977 Corvette Lap Belts include new technology retractors with original looking latches, web stops, GM style push button buckles that do not include the GM logo, and mount hardware.

78-82 Corvette Seat Belts

In 1978 Chevrolet switched to the single retractor seat belt design in all Corvettes. Our 1978-1982 Corvette Seat Belt Sets are available in multiple interior colors and include the GM style buckles without the GM logo and all necessary mounting hardware.

Outside of full car seat belt sets we also have the inner sleeves, web stops, shoulder harness twin storage pockets, retractor covers, and all of the attaching hardware for 1968-1982 Corvettes. Here is a list of the color options available for our 1968-1982 Corvette Seat Belts:

1968-1982 Corvette Seat Belt Color Chart

How do I remove the starter from my 1972 Corvette?

68-82 Corvette Starter Mount

The procedure for removing and installing the starter on a 1972 Corvette applies to all 1968-1982 Corvettes. It is not a difficult task to complete and only requires basic mechanical tools. To begin the removal first disconnect the battery cables (negative first) and raise the Corvette to an ideal working height. Next disconnect each wire at the solenoid terminals but be sure to reinstall the nuts after removing each wire as the thread sizes are different. If your Corvette has a big block, which included the starter solenoid shield you can now remove the front bracket upper bolt and remove the shield from the starter. For Corvettes equipped with the 350 engine you can now loosen the front bracket and remove the two mount bolts. You are now ready to remove the starter from the Corvette. After rotating the bracket away from your work space, lower the starter from the Corvette front first while holding it against the bellhousing.

Once you are ready to reinstall your Corvette’s Starter you can simply reverse the order of these instructions. Be sure to torque the mount bolts to 25-35 ft./lbs. first, followed by the starter brace bolt. Once correct operation of your Corvette’s starter is confirmed the removal and installation is complete.

SKF Corvette Racing HUB

If you have upgraded your Corvette’s performance, you will want these SKF front and rear racing hubs. The 1997-2010 Corvette SKF Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Assemblies are designed to provide high stiffness during cornering, thereby reducing piston knock-back and the need to tap your Corvette’s brakes. They are also designed for durability and to maintain preload at sustained loading of 1.2g! All this adds up to faster lap times with much better driver feedback over stock and other aftermarket C5 & C6 Corvette wheel bearings.

With our SKF Corvette Wheel Bearing Assemblies you gain:

• Better brake performance under high loads
• Higher preloads
• Better handling
• Increased hub durability
• A compact unit with less than 10 microns of run-out

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1999-2008 Corvette Programmer

Whether you need power, performance, or improved drivability; Cortex from Superchips can provide it. The 1999-2008 Corvette Superchips Cortex Programmer includes multiple tunes with dyno-proven power and advanced data acquisition, plus it is the only programmer on the market that comes with an industry exclusive two-year vehicle powertrain warranty. For more information on how to use the Cortex programmer on your Corvette, click to download a pdf version of the Cortex Programmer Instruction Manual.

Proven to add 11.7 horsepower and 11 lb-ft of torque on the stock C6 LS2 Corvette engine, the Superchips Cortex Programmer provides you the ability to safely tune your Corvette without the risk of lowering the overall performance of the car. Some tuners are only recommended for professionals, but the Cortex offers an advanced tune without risking damage to your Corvette. In the event that damage to the engine or transmission is a direct result from the programmer all problems will be covered in Cortex’s 2 year powertrain warranty, which only includes vehicles that have less than 100k miles.

Cortex Dyno Test - LS2

Features of the Cortex Programmer include:

• 2 year powertrain warranty
• Diagnostic library retrieves, displays and clears DTC’s
• Easy installation
• Internet updates
• Supports wheel, tire, and gear swaps
• Log performance times and speeds
• Enhance shift firmness
• Adjust shift points
• Eliminate speed limiter
• Recalibrate speedometer for larger tires
• Adjust RPM limiter
• Choose between three tuning levels

C6 Corvette Attack Blue Air Filter

The Attack Blue air filter is an excellent alternative to aftermarket C6 Corvette Air Intake Systems because it will not void your Corvette’s warranty. Its patent pending low restrictive open design and narrow back, allows the greatest amount of air to rush through the air filter with the least amount of turbulence over any O.E. replacement filter on the market! More free flowing air results in quicker throttle response, more torque & power to your Corvette’s rear wheels. Stock Corvette air filters can clog over a short period of time, resulting in a loss of power. The cotton media used in the C6 Corvette Attack Blue Air Filter helps keep your Corvette breathing freely. Fits C6, Z06, Grand Sport & ZR1 Corvettes.

C6 Corvette Attack Blue Air Filter Quick Facts:

• Flows 45% more air than stock air filter
• Narrow back design helps eliminate “power robbing” turbulence
• Quicker throttle response plus an increase in torque & horsepower
• Filtrates down to 5 microns (a human hair is 50 microns!)
• Washable and reusable for extended use
• Reinforced base prevents warping and leaks
• Sturdy stainless mesh designed for high CFM.
• Direct fit in your stock GM intake
• Made in the USA!

C5/C6 Carbon Fiber Driveshaft

Stock C5 & C6 Corvette aluminum driveshafts can “whip” at high RPM’s, which can eventually lead to a bent or broken driveshaft. By upgrading to a carbon fiber Corvette driveshaft you will not have to worry about bending or breaking your Corvette’s stock driveshaft as the carbon fiber will not change shape at high RPM’s. Zip’s new carbon fiber driveshaft is stronger and lighter than the stock driveshaft and unlike the factory setup, you will not have to worry about vibration issues caused by bends or breaks. In the event of a driveline failure the carbon fiber driveshaft will “broom”, which will just polish the inside of the torque tube instead of causing a complete failure.

Our carbon fiber driveshaft will bolt-in to a 2001-2010 C5/C6 Corvette with a manual 6 Speed Transmission and provide instant reliability and safety for any C5/C6 Corvette owner who enjoys pushing the limits of their Corvette. If you own a 1997-2000 Corvette and would like to upgrade to a carbon fiber driveshaft you may do so but will have to upgrade your Corvette’s 10mm torque tube to the newer 12mm tube found in 2001 and later Corvettes. The carbon fiber driveshaft is a must have if you are involved with any type of racing or are looking to add impressive acceleration to your Corvette.

How do I adjust the windshield wipers on my 1993 Corvette?

C4 Corvette Windshield Wipers

Despite their notoriety as a high-performance car and their innovations in design and technology, the C4 Corvettes had their fair share of imperfections. One common problem is with the C4 Corvette Windshield Wipers. Although only a minor flaw, the wipers on many of these Corvettes are not properly adjusted to rest beneath the hood when turned off. When the wipers do not park correctly, they can scrape the black paint on the window trim, resulting in unsightly scratch marks on the trim and blemishing the aesthetic appeal of the  vehicle. Fortunately, this minor problem can be easily corrected. All you need is a ratchet, 10mm socket, a flat-blade screwdriver, and no more than 20 minutes of your time. This simple adjustment will allow your Corvette’s wipers to rest below the hood line and prevent your Corvette’s window trim from being scratched again.

C4 Corvette Wiper Access Plate

After opening the hood of your Corvette, look in the direction of the wipers where you will see the wiper transmission access plate. Remove the plate with a flat-blade screwdriver by carefully prying up on it. Not all C4 Corvettes have this plate, if you don’t simply remove the entire grill. Once the access plate or grill is removed you will have access to four retaining nuts. Loosen them with a 10mm socket but be sure not to remove them as reinstalling the nuts can be very difficult. Last, gently push the wiper arms towards the firewall. You will need to adjust both arms to avoid interference between them. Adjust the arms until they do not hit the windshield molding or they are below the hood line.

Once you have your Corvette’s windshield wipers adjusted properly you can tighten them down. Be sure not to over tighten or you could snap the stud on the linkage. Now check the adjustment. Close your Corvette’s hood and have someone spray water on the windshield while you operate the wipers. (Don’t operate the wipers without water on the windshield or you could permanently scratch the glass). Make sure the wipers are no longer hitting the windshield molding. Switch the wipers to high to check that they are not contacting each other or binding up. If they are contacting, then readjust them until they no longer contact each other. The same applies if they are still hitting your Corvette’s windshield molding. Once your adjustment is satisfactory, replace the access plate or grill and your job is done.

Corvette Side Exhaust Diagram

First you will need to decide whether you would like to go with the carbon steel mufflers, aluminized mufflers, or stainless steel mufflers. All muffler systems are authentic in looks and are proudly made in the USA. With carbon steel you will be getting the closest to factory original as you can get. Carbon systems include jig welded header pipes with an aluminized steel 2.75″ chambered section as original, and correct 2.75″ chrome plated exhaust tips. Aluminized mufflers are an excellent choice if you want an OE style muffler but much longer life than true originals. The aluminized steel header pipes are jig welded and include an aluminized chambered center section. Exhaust tips are 2.75″ of polished stainless steel for lasting good looks. The stainless steel systems will produce near forever performance. The jig welded 304 stainless header pipes include a stainless (inside and out) 2.75″ chambered section and 2.75″ polished stainless exhaust tips.

Corvette Side Exhaust

If you are looking for aluminized or stainless mufflers and want to replace your Corvette’s Side Exhaust System or add side exhaust to your 1963-1967 Corvette we have pre-assembled packages that will provide all the necessary components to get the job done. All Corvette Exhaust Packages include new reproduction exhaust covers, trim moldings, aluminized or stainless mufflers, and all mounting hardware. If a package like this is what you want but in carbon steel, we can easily put together a package that includes the carbon mufflers as well. For more information on a Corvette side exhaust package with carbon mufflers contact customer service here and we will provide you with the details.

Aside from complete Corvette exhaust packages, we also have individual side exhaust components for those who need to replace a few mount brackets or missing bolts. These items can be found in our Corvette Parts Catalog or our C2 Corvette Exhaust section on our website.

If you have spent time and money making your 1963-1967 Corvette’s Exhaust look and sound just right, adding our Corvette Side Exhaust Cover Protectors may not be a bad idea. They will help protect the front most edges of your Corvette’s Side Exhaust Covers from scratches and road rash that are very common on 1963-1967 Corvettes with side exhaust.

C6 Corvette Clutch Assembly

The LS9X Corvette Clutch Assembly is your answer to any C6 Corvette clutch woes. The new high performance yet dependable twin disk clutch assembly utilizes an aluminum flywheel with a stock ZR1 twin disk clutch. It has been rated to handle 700 rear wheel horsepower and is as drivable as your stock Corvette clutch. In the past you would have to make do with poor drivability so that your Corvette’s clutch could handle more power, with the C6 Corvette LS9X Katech Twin Disk Clutch Assembly you get the best of both worlds. The LS9X is 8lbs lighter then the stock Z06/LS7 clutch and will not produce the rattle associated with other clutches while your transmission is in neutral. By utilizing an aluminum flywheel every C6 Corvette owner, excluding ZR1 owners, can bolt this twin disk clutch assembly in without any modifications.

Features of the C6 Corvette LS9X Katech Twin Disk Clutch Assembly:

• Fits C6 Corvettes including Z06 (excluding ZR1)
• High performance twin disk clutch assembly
• Clutch disks and pressure plate from the C6 ZR1
• Aluminum flyweel with 6 bolt pattern for standard LS engines
• Includes slave cylinder
• Includes pressure plate bolts
• 8lbs lighter than the stock Z06 clutch
• Drives like a stock ZR1 – stock pedal feel
• Proven to hold 700 rear wheel horsepower
• No neutral noise or chattering

C6 Sprint Booster

We are always looking to take advantage of every square inch of the C6 Corvette. One way to see that this happens is to install a Corvette Sprint Booster Power Converter. The sprint booster will eliminate the delay between your gas pedal and the throttle body that is common on all drive by wire systems. The sprint booster changes the opening rate at which your Corvette’s Throttle Body opens in relation to the gas pedal operation and decreases the amount of time to achieve full throttle. This helps reaction times at the drag strip, and also helps to accelerate quicker out of turns on the road course. The C6 Corvette sprint booster gives real time control over the acceleration of your Corvette’s Engine and the best part is that it fits all 2006 and later Corvettes including the Z06 and ZR1.

Sprint Booster Graph

The sprint booster requires a simple plug-n-play installation that takes just a few minutes and delivers instant response throughout the C6 Corvette’s power band making accelerating and rev matching incredibly more fun. In the data graph to the right you can see the test car in red, which had the sprint booster installed, accelerated at a much faster pace then the same test car without the sprint booster through each test run. There is no doubt that by adding this sprint booster to any C6, Z06 or ZR1 Corvette that the car will reach full throttle at a significantly faster pace then the stock setup, allowing you to take off and accelerate out of turns at a much faster pace.

Corvette CV Joint Boots

Though they may not seem like much your C5 or C6 Corvette’s Inner & Outer CV Joint Boots play a key role in keeping your Corvette on the road. They are prone to cracking or splitting, which can have multiple negative effects on the drive-ability of your Corvette. Besides allowing contamination into the CV joint itself and causing premature wear of the bearings, cracked CV joint boots allow grease to be slung out of the boot, which can saturate your Corvette’s Brakes.  This would not only cause an increase in braking distances but can also ruin your Corvette’s brake pads and rear rotors. If you have replaced your Corvette’s rear brake components or upgraded to performance brake pads & rotors, you know that brake rotor and pad replacements can get very expensive.

Until now the only sure way to avoid damage from bad CV joint boots was to replace the expensive CV axle shaft, which comes with new inner and outer CV joint boots. With the recent addition of our C5 & C6 Corvette Inner & Outer CV Joint Boot Kits you can now replace your Corvette’s CV joint boots without spending hundreds of dollars for the entire axle shaft. We have inner and outer CV joint boots for all C5, C6, Z06, Z51, Grand Sport, & ZR1 Corvettes. Each kit includes one inner or outer boot, clamps, & the correct amount of grease to replace a single boot.

Our desire is to exceed your expectations for quality Corvette Parts and Accessories and provide you with the best customer service in our industry.

Our phone hours next week are as follows:
December 28th-30th: 8:30am – 8:00pm EST
December 31st: 8:30am – 1:00pm EST
January 1st: Closed
January 2nd: Closed

How do you remove the original radio from a 1972 Corvette?

The procedure for removing a 1972 Corvette Radio is the same for all 1968-1976 C3 Corvettes. You will need to start by removing your Corvette’s RH Side Dash Pad. There are seven phillips screws that hold the dash pad in place; two in the door jamb, three on top where it connects to the top dash pad and the final two are on the side of the gauge console. Once the RH dash pad is removed you will gain access to the radio and gauge console.  Remove both radio side panels on the forward console, they sit under the radio and are held in with one screw. Once this is done, you will need to loosen the nuts on the bottom of the gauge console, they can be difficult to get to, but you should note that you will only have to loosen them not remove them. You can see these nuts by the radio side panels. After the nuts are loose, you can remove the two screws on the left side and then remove the upper screws that hold the wiper switch in place. Once all of the screws are removed, remove the radio knobs and the retaining nuts. The console will now pull out, but use caution because you still have wires and your oil line hooked up. If you can gain enough clearance to remove the radio leave these connected, if not then disconnect the wires and oil line and remove the console. The radio will now slide out so that you can disconnect the antenna cable and wiring harness.

C6 ZR1 Chrome Wheel Set

Earlier this year we added the new C6 ZR1 style chrome wheels to our inventory. The C6 ZR1 wheels are currently available in black, chrome, & hyper-dark silver but until now could not be ordered in C6 Z06 or ZR1 Corvette wheel sizes. After months of waiting and telling Z06 & ZR1 customers that the chrome ZR1 wheels were not available, we now have C6 ZR1 Chrome Wheel Sets available for the Z06 & ZR1 Corvette. The new reproduction Corvette Chrome Wheel Sets come with two front wheels that measure 19″x10″ and two rear wheels that measure 20″x12″.  It will only be a matter of time before these stunning wheels start appearing on C6 Z06 & ZR1 Corvettes local to you.

Are you interested in learning about the ZR1 style chrome, hyper dark silver, or black Corvette wheels for non-Z06/ZR1 Corvettes? Read our non-Z06 “ZR1 style” Corvette wheels post here.

Did you know that if you purchase a new set of Corvette Wheels & Tires at the same time that we will mount and balance them for free? This is just one more way we try to provide the absolute best customer service you will find in the Corvette Parts & Accessories industry.

This week we are featuring five more popular Christmas gift ideas for Corvette owners:

Carbon Fiber Sill Plates

Surprise that C6 Corvette owner with some of these amazing sill plates that are made out of 100% real carbon fiber. These highly detailed sill plates are fully licensed by GM and will make a statement any time the doors are opened. Sill plates feature a color “C6 Logo” and are clear coated for years of service in this high traffic area. $269.95

Corvette Parts Gift Cards

Surprise your favorite Corvette enthusiast with a gift card for merchandise from our catalogs or on-line store. Redeemable on all Corvette Parts & Accessories through phone, web, and mail orders. Choose from $25, $50, or $100 gift cards.

Corvette Tote Bag

This sporty two-color Corvette tote bag has great features including adjustable top handles, two side water pockets, pen holder loops, and is made out of high performance rip-stop denier poly fabric. This excellent gift for the Corvette lady in your life measures 12″w x 14″h x 5″d. $24.95

Valve Stem Caps W/Wrench

Here’s a wheel accessory that will make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas. These C4 Corvette valve stem caps and wrench are chrome-plated with screen-printed C4 Corvette logos. Valve stem caps are also available with C3, C5, & Z06 Corvette logos. $21.95

Adidas Corvette Pullover

This Adidas quarter-zip stretch pullover will make a great gift for those who like to show their Corvette pride in a more casual style. Pullover is navy blue with white stripe down each arm and Corvette logo on the left chest. $84.95

The holiday season has hit full stride. Though it may seem like there is no more time to order gifts it is still not too late. If you are looking for that perfect last minute Corvette gift consider one of these great gift ideas above or head over to Corvette Gifts.com to view hundreds of great gifts to give this holiday season.