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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.

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With 3 years in development Zip Products is pleased to introduce the Mamba Air Intake System for C6 Corvettes. The Mamba is made from 100% Carbon Fiber and is cured in an autoclave to insure the strongest and most durable part available. The same materials and method are used in manufacturing heavy duty carbon parts on Daytona Prototype bodies, Indycar chassis, and NASCAR brake ducts. You will not find a nicer 100% Carbon Fiber Corvette Air Intake System.

C6 Corvette Mamba Air Intake

The Mamba Corvette Air Intake takes advantage of it’s design by squeezing as much air as possible into the throttle body without the use of a Corvette Supercharger. The Mamba’s air filter is one of the largest in the Corvette aftermarket industry and was custom designed by Zip for maximum airflow. The Mamba has shown dyno proven power improvements of 20+ rear wheel horsepower when utilized with the Mamba Fresh Air Scoop. The Mamba Air Intake is a direct bolt on for all C6 Z06 Corvettes and 2008-2009 LS3 equipped Corvettes. If used in conjunction with the fresh air scoop, PCM programing will be required on 2008-2009 LS3 equipped Corvettes due to the increased amount of air flow.

Early C6 LS2 equipped Corvette owners can retrofit the Mamba Air Intake by using our mass air flow sensor adapter harness, mass air flow sensor, and power coupler. Due to the large amount of forced air, LS2 Corvettes will also require custom PCM programming of the mass air flow table.

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Protect your Corvette’s Interior from damaging UV rays with a new Corvette Sunshade from Zip. While the hot summer months bring plenty of warm weather to enjoy they unfortunately can do more harm than good to your Corvette’s interior. With interior temperatures reaching a scorching 150 degrees inside many Corvettes, you can only imagine what day after day exposure to this amount of heat and sunlight is doing to your dash, leather, vinyl and other interior components.

The easiest solution for protecting your Corvette’s interior from the extreme heat and sunlight is to install a Corvette Sunshade. You can purchase very cheap sunshades from a local auto parts store but the fact is that they are not custom made to fit a Corvette and they simply do not look as nice as our Corvette Sunshades. We offer sunshades for C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes all of which come with the Corvette logo and are custom made to fit your Corvette.

C4 Corvette Sunshade

This C4 Corvette Cool Shade is specifically designed for 1984-1996 Corvettes. It’s reflective nylon surface effectively blocks rays to reduce heat build-up and prevent fading. The 1-piece lightweight coil frames twist closed to a compact 9″ for easy storage. To clean this sunshade simply wipe down with a damp towel or sponge. Sunshade includes “Corvette” script on one side and a C4 Corvette logo on the other.

C5 Corvette Sunshade

This 2-pc C5 Corvette Cool Shade is designed to fit 1997-2004 Corvettes. Like the C4 sunshade the Reflective nylon surface effectively blocks rays to reduce heat build-up and prevent fading. Each panel measures 28″ x 32″ and includes a screen printed “Corvette” script and a C5 Corvette logo. Simply wipe the sunshade with a damp towel or sponge to keep clean.

C5 Corvette Sunshade

This 1-pc C5 Corvette Sunshade will fit your Corvette’s windshield perfectly. The sunshade is triple laminated constructed and has a reflective outer layer, which blocks direct sun and protects the interior surfaces from heat build-up and fading. The sunshade features a C5 logo and sewn-in Velcro straps for compact storage.

C5 Corvette Sunshade

This folding accordion C5 Corvette Sunshade design is custom fit specifically for 1997-2004 Corvettes. It fits into the corners of the windshield blocking the sun completely from the dash, which will reduce interior temperature and protect your Corvette’s  interior from the sun’s rays. Your sunvisors hold the shield in place. One side of the shade is made of a silver reflective fabric and the other side is finished in soft felt. Both fabrics are laminated to a form core board, which acts as an insulator to help reduce heat build-up inside your Corvette. This C5 Sunshade includes a C5 Corvette logo on the front.

C6 Corvette Sunshade

Protect your C6 Corvette’s interior from harsh sunlight with this C6 Corvette Cool Shade. The reflective nylon surface effectively blocks rays to reduce heat build-up and prevent interior fading. The 2-piece design includes a screen printed “Corvette” script and C6 Corvette logo. Each panel measures 28″ x 32″. Simply wipe with a damp towel or sponge to keep clean.

C6 Corvette Sunshade

The Ultimate Insulated windshield sunshade for C6 Corvettes is a folding accordion design custom fit specifically for C6 Corvettes. It fits into the corners of the windshield blocking the sun completely from the dash, which helps reduce interior temperature and protect your Corvette’s interior from the sun’s rays. Your sunvisors hold the shield in place. One side of the shade is made of a silver reflective fabric and the other side is finished in soft felt. Both fabrics are laminated to a form core board, which acts as an insulator to help reduce heat build-up inside your Corvette. Sunshade includes a C6 Corvette logo on the front.

By using one of our Corvette sunshades in your Corvette you could prevent fading, cracking, and other problems the sun’s rays will cause. Don’t mistreat your Corvette’s interior any longer; start using a sunshade today. We also carry Corvette Rear Cargo Shades and Corvette hatch vents to help keep your Corvette cool in the summer heat.

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A common failure on many C5 Corvettes with even slight modifications is the power steering pulley. The stock, plastic pulleys were not designed to withstand the added horsepower and rpms, which many Corvettes are exposed to after several modifications. This on top of the fact that some of the OEM plastic pulleys are now 12 years old could leave you with a weak point under your Corvette’s hood.

Corvette Power Steering Pulley

Zip Corvette’s very own Billet Power Steering Pulley replaces the stock pulley with a much more dependable, better looking part. Machined from 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum, this 10 spoke highly polished pulley will add brilliance to the front of your Corvette’s Engine. With the addition of this pulley you will be able to add the performance modifications of your choice, without the result of a broken power steering pulley. Exclusive to Zip Corvette, this pulley is manufactured in the United States and will install on C5 & C6 Corvettes.

Another excellent Corvette Part at a low price, exclusively from Zip Corvette.

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MSD Ignition designs, develops, tests and manufactures the entire line of MSD products including Ignition Controls, Coils, Timing Accessories and Spark Plug Wires and Accessories. MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on any Corvette whether it’s a daily driver or a racecar. Zip Corvette Parts is a proud distributor of several MSD Ignition components for C4, C5, & C6 Corvettes. Here is a look at our MSD products for your Corvette:

94-96 Corvette MSD Spark Plug Wires

1992-1996 LT1 & LT4 Corvette: The MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wire is “the” performance wire for C4 Corvettes. Engineered from the inside out, the 8.5 offers everything you have ever wanted in a wire; incredibly low resistance without electronic interference! In a single 12 inch length of Super Conductor Wire there is only 40 – 50 ohms of resistance! That is the lowest resistance of any helically wound wire. To accomplish this, MSD uses a copper alloy conductor due to its great voltage carrying capabilities. The low resistance results in less loss in spark energy so more reaches the spark plug. The conductor is wound extremely tight around a special center core. So tight in fact, that there is over 40 feet of conductor wrapped into a single foot of plug wire. This winding procedure, combined with a ferro-magnetic impregnated center core, produces an extremely effective Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) “choke”. This choke, or suppression capability, keeps the EMI inside the wire where it cannot interfere with other electronics on your Corvette. The outer sleeve that surrounds the conductor assembly is just as impressive. A proprietary blend of silicone and synthetic material produce a sleeve that is highly resistant to high heat as well as abrasion and tears.

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With the latest addition of the C6 Acrylic Back-Up Light Black-Out Kit, Zip can now “black-out” every exterior light on your 2005-2009 Corvette. All Corvette acrylic black-out kits are made from premium 1/8″ thick pre-molded smoked acrylic. They include clear VHB tape attached to the cover allowing for a simple peel and stick installation in just a matter of minutes.

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Zip also carries Black-Out Kits for C4 and C5 Corvettes as well. These kits are made of the same acrylic as the C6 Corvette Black-Out Kits, which will not affect the view of the Corvette’s brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Click here to see all of our Corvette Black-Out Kits or here if you would like to order a free Corvette Parts & Accessories Catalog that comes packed with tons of popular Corvette parts just like this.

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Upgrade your C4, C5, or C6 Corvette cooling system with a Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator:

With a 100% stock 1984-2009 Corvette the factory radiator will work efficient enough to keep the car running cool. As soon as you begin modifying your Corvette you are going to push the factory radiator beyond its limits. The reason for radiator failures in modified Corvettes is a result of the single row core design. The end tanks were made of plastic and held in place with small crimp tabs and a neoprene rubber gasket was used to seal the tanks to the core. Frequent end tank failures and gasket leaks are just a few of the common problems associated with factory radiators installed in modified Corvettes. For complete assurance that your next radiator will not fail consider a Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator. They feature press formed end tanks that are tig welded directly to the double row core, providing a permanent seal.

Stock Single Row vs. Direct Fit Double Row Radiator

At Zip Corvette we offer the best Direct Fit Radiators on the market for C4, C5, & C6 Corvettes. Our Corvette Direct Fit Aluminum Radiators are just what the name implies; a direct fit. Many companies offer replacement Corvette radiators that are considered “direct fit” but in fact most require some alterations. True Direct Fit radiators are designed to install into the stock mounting and use the factory connections without any modifications or adapters. Each Direct Fit Radiator starts with a USA made core that is furnace brazed in a force nitrogen furnace. They feature two rows of 1″ cooling tubes (which will help double the cooling capacity of stock radiators), a serpentine fin, and are epoxy free. Each Direct Fit tank is manually tig welded by expert craftsmen, providing the ultimate in strength and appearance.

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When the new ZR1 corvette came out for the 2009 model year, GM designed an all new wheel for the fastest Corvette ever produced. The first question every current C5 and C6 owner asked was “How can I get those wheels on my Corvette?” Well now they can rejoice, C5 and C6 Corvette owners can finally get the awesome ZR1 wheels in sizes to directly fit their Corvette. Zip Corvette now offers Reproduction ZR1 Corvette Wheels for C5 and C6 owners. 1997-2009 ZR1 Wheel Sets are available in Black, Chrome, & Hyper-Dark Silver. The C6 ZR1 wheels fit all 2005-2009, non-Z06 Corvettes. Included in the Wheel Packages are 18×8.5″ fronts and 19×10″ rear wheels. The C5 ZR1 Wheels fit all C5 Corvettes including the Z06.  Those wheel sizes are 17×8.5″ and 18×9.5″.

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For 30 years, Borla has been one of the most sought out manufacturers of Corvette performance exhaust systems. Their specialized designs and excellent quality has left its mark across the map in both the racing and the street world. Incorporating their patented design and distinct sound into the C4, C5, C6, & Z06 Corvette has been a main focus of the Borla team for quite some time.

Borla Performance Exhaust

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Many Corvette enthusiasts are happy with their car just the way it is. Some may personalize their Corvette by adding Lloyd Floor Mats or American Car Craft Accessories but for the most part they will not make any major modifications. As for others who want to kick the performance levels up a notch, Zip Corvette has the perfect line of performance oriented Corvette Parts available.

Pfadt Racing Inverted Adjustable Shock Absorber Set

Pfadt Racing has designed several performance street and track Corvette parts for your C5 or C6. Since every Corvette owner is not looking for the same experience from their car, Pfadt Racing has designed their line of product to offer the ultimate in adjustability and performance. If you are looking to add better handling in an everyday driver or competition style steering and response for serious track use, Pfadt Racing has the answer for you. To see all of the Pfadt Racing performance Corvette Parts available from Zip Corvette click below to read the rest of this article.

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