The new Corvette LS7 Edelbrock Supercharger System pushes a stock Corvette LS7 engine up to an amazing 657 flywheel HP and 582 ft-lbs of torque. This supercharger incorporates the Eaton Twin Vortices Series (TVS) Gen VI rotor assembly, the same internals used on the new ZR1 Corvette, an air to water twin intercooler system and dual core heat exchanger. Torque has been optimized through the use of 12″ long runners, while low speed fuel economy is retained through the use of an internal bypass valve to reduce parasitic loss. All of this equipment integrates with the dry sump system and fits under the stock hood without any modifications.
This system includes all of the components needed to support the increased power output of the engine: 60 lb/hr injectors, a high flow air intake system and a handheld programming module to update the ECU. It is designed to work with all OEM emissions equipment and is 50-state street legal (E.O. Number D-215-76). It also includes matching aluminum coil covers that are black powder coated for a great under hood look.
In 2005 Corvette was having a great year. The new Corvette was selling well and it was the first year of the new body style and it was hot, yet better things were brewing for the Corvette. At the end of the 2005 model year the new 2006 models were being shown off and the rumors of a new Z06 were confirmed. Among the many great options on the C6 Z06 Corvette was the addition of brake padlets, which allow each piston to have its own brake pad. There were a total of 12 padlets in the front and 8 in the rear. This design came from the world of F1 and had never been on a production road car. These came with mixed feelings, but they have proved to be very effective.
Another first for the Corvette, which had not occurred since 1982 was that the Corvette used opposing pistons vs. a single side piston. Opposing pistons means that you have a piston on each side of the rotor vs the 1984-2004 style that only had pistons on the inboard side and the caliper slides to pinch the pads against the rotors. Part of the reason for the padlets was to give multiple leading edges vs. just two on the single pad design.
The new brakes were not well received by some, GM taunted the car as basically a street legal race car. There were some who thought you should be able to take it straight to the track as it sat on the showroom floor. For the most part you could, but you would quickly find the limitations of the brakes. However, the problem was not the brakes themselves, it was the pad compound that was the issue. When the proper compound brake pad was chosen the brakes would perform extremely well. The only downfall of the new design was the pins that held the pads in place. The pins themselves were fine, but finding a new pin(s) was a challenge. In order to get new Corvette brake pad pins you had to buy a new brake caliper.
Zip Corvette is proud to announce the addition of the OEM AC Delco C6 Corvette Brake Pads with all new pins. It is always recommended to change the pins when replacing the pads, it is not always required but the pins do wear and it is a sure fire way to keep everything in proper working order. Zip Corvette has a wide variety of brake pads from some of the best companies out there like Cobalt, Hawk and Carbotech and compounds ranging from street pads with little dusting to full on race pads that will require a harness system to keep you from imprinting your face into your windshield. Zip is also a dealer for Corvette Racing Brake Caliper Pins. These pins have a 10mm socket head on them instead of the factory torx or 6mm hex head. This will insure that your brake caliper pins will come out every time.
If you have a standard C6 or even a C5, and you would like to upgrade your Corvette’s brakes, then Zip has an answer for you. Zip Corvette has put together an exclusive Z06 Corvette Brake Upgrade Kit. It includes new GM Z06 brake calipers front and rear, Zip’s two piece Coleman rotors with park brake capability, new stainless brake lines and a complete set of AC Delco brake padlets with retaining pins. Please note you will not be able to install this brake kit using stock Corvette wheels. Zip is an authorized dealer for Forgeline Wheels and CCW Wheels and will be happy to quote a package deal to get your Corvette braking just as well as a new C6 Z06.
If you are tired of burnt spark plug wires due to your Corvette’s Headers? These Hi-Performance C5 & C6 Corvette Spark Plug Wires are built to Zip Corvette’s standards, which means they are built specifically for Corvettes and with the required heat protection for long tube headers.
Zip’s Corvette spark plug wire sets begin with a heat shielded Magnacor wire. Magnecor’s exclusive 2.5mm high capacity Metallic Inductance EMI Suppressed conductor consists of a stainless steel wire precisely wound at 200 turns per inch over a ferromagnetic core. The insulating jacket is made entirely of Magnecor’s exclusive TC-1500-HS high strength aerospace grade silicone rubber, and its single layer construction will prolong the jacket’s insulating ability by conducting extreme heat away from hot-spots that occur near over-the-limit heat sources.
The protection provided from the heat shield guarantees that this will be the last set of spark plug wires you will ever have to replace from header burn. The KV85 8.5mm jacket has a service heat resistance of 600 degrees F (320 degrees C) and up to 1,000 degrees F (540 degrees C) for a short burst of 3 minutes. The R-100 10mm jacket has a service heat resistance of 700 degrees F (380 degrees C) and up to 1,200 degrees F (650 degrees C) for a short burst of 3 minutes. Even if limits are exceeded, the silicone rubber will retain its insulating ability until wires are removed from engine.
Magnecor wires are primarily designed and constructed to be used in applications where it is essential to prevent the possibility of ignition wires compromising engine performance. Modern race engines, modified street engines and stock street engines which rely on electronic devices to control the function of either or both the Corvette ignition and fuel systems are prone to interference from all other spiral conductor ignition wires sold through performance parts outlets, none of which can provide proper suppression for EMI, particularly if a high-output ignition system is used.
Zip Corvette always recommends use of these performance spark plug wires on any stock or modified late model Corvette engine that is electronically managed however most other modified or street engines can also use our performance spark plug wires to improve ignition performance. Fits all 1997-2011 Corvettes with or without headers.
Both the red and blue sets of these Shielded Corvette Spark Plug Wires fit all C5 and C6 Corvettes. These wires are also a great ignition upgrade for your 2009-2011 C6 ZR1 Corvette.
If your C6 Corvette’s Center Console Door has started to look a little worn; or maybe it no longer functions properly with regard to the latch; you might be interested in replacing or upgrading to an embroidered console. Zip Corvette can supply a new (original-style) center console door that is a genuine GM accessory. These doors have the C6 Corvette Emblem embroidered on them; and are offered in the following interior colors: Cashmere, Ebony, Varsity Red, and Titanium Gray.
Installation of the console door is very easy. Basically, 4 screws hold the door to the hinge on the console. You open up the door and remove the screws that retain it (save the screws). Then align the new door with the hinge/latch and re-install the screws. There is an instruction sheet included with each center console door and it shows that the screws should be torqued to a value of 18 lbs. However, in the absence of a torque wrench; this operation could still be completed, and the torque checked later.
In addition to this console upgrade, Zip Corvette offers several other C6 Corvette Interior Trim pieces such as emblems, knobs and related parts that can add a personal touch to your C6 Corvette’s interior. Since the console door is central to the interior of your Vette, matches the color, and also has the colorful C6 emblem; it would be a great starting point to upgrading your interior.
Tired of removing your C6 Corvette’s brake caliper or breaking tools to remove the factory caliper pins in your Z06 or Grand Sport Corvette? Zip Corvette now carries 2006-2011 C6 Corvette Racing Brake Caliper Pin Bolts. These have a 10mm socket head so you can use a 3/8 ratchet to remove and install them and a stainless bolt liner the pad rides on so the bolts will not wear as quickly as the factory ones. Dacrotized anti-corrosion finish will keep them from rusting. Full car set includes 28 bolts for front and rear brake calipers. Fits all 2006-2011 Z06 and Grand Sport Corvettes.
It never fails. When GM introduces a new wheel style on a Corvette, some Corvette owners want to upgrade their Corvette with the new style wheel, but with a different finish.
When GM gave us a stunning, new five-spoke wheel design on the Corvette Grand Sports for 2010, some of the base C5 and C6 owners liked the wheel style and some of the Grand Sport owners who already had the wheels, wanted them either chromed or black powder-coated.
Zip Products has the C6 Corvette Grand Sport Reproduction Wheels you need so you can update your C5 or C6 with dramatic, GS, five-spoke style. They are available in three configurations: 1) 18×8.5″ front and 19×10″ rear with proper offsets to fit any base model C6 without fender flares, 2) 18×8.5″ front and 19×12″ rear with proper offsets to fit C6 Z06 Corvettes and Grand Sports and 3) 17×8.5″ front and 18×9.5″ rear with proper offsets to fit 1997-2004 C5 Corvettes without the Z06 option.
These Corvette wheels are all made of cast aluminum and are available in three finishes: brilliant triple chrome plating, dramatic gloss-black powder-coating and a snazzy-looking “two-tone” wheel which has a black powder coated rim and a machined aluminum center.
All of Zip Products Grand Sport reproduction Corvette wheels accept the stock tire pressure monitoring system sensors. They come with the appropriate center cap, either chrome, black or machined aluminum. Chrome lug nuts and center cap decals are sold separately and are listed in Zip’s 1997-2004 C5 Corvette Wheel Accessories and C6 Corvette Wheel Accessories sections.
Now all you need to do is order a set and bolt them on.
You may have read our post about the highly anticipated C6 Corvette Sprint Booster, which offers outstanding throttle response improvements over the stock C6 setup. Well we would like to announce a new lower retail price so you can save money while enjoying the benefit a sprint booster will add to your Corvette.
The sprint booster, available for manual and automatic, C6, Z06, Grand Sport and ZR1 Corvettes can now be purchased for just $299.95. For more information on the sprint booster including instructions on how to operate the switch to cycle through the different performance settings, read our related posts listed below.
You may have read our posts about C5 Corvette Headrest Covers or C6 Corvette Headrest Covers by Speed Lingerie but don’t think for a second that the high quality accent accessories stop there. We also carry other Speed Lingerie interior accessories that will add personality and style to your C5 or C6 Corvette.
All Speed Lingerie products are custom designed for your Corvette and manufactured from the highest grade materials providing the look and fit that you expect for your Corvette. Because all Speed Lingerie products are Made in the USA and produced to such high standards they offer a limited lifetime warranty against defects in craftsmanship (i.e. bad seams or stitching). Read more…
The Corsa Xtreme exhaust system for C6 Corvettes is now available with Corsa’s popular quad 4″ pro series exhaust tips. Only available with quad 3.5″ exhaust tips in the past, we now have the new C6 Corvette Corsa Xtreme Exhaust Systems in stock and ready to ship today.
Not familiar with the Corsa Xtreme Exhaust System? Here are some of the features that make it a true standout of aftermarket Corvette Exhaust.
4″ stainless steel pro series tips
Made of 100% premium grade 304 stainless steel
Increase of up to 12hp and 13ft-lbs of torque
Straight through non restrictive 2.5″ system for maximum airflow
Mandrel bends increase airflow by 35% over stock exhaust
For quality off the charts, superior strength, unsurpassed craftsmanship, near- infinite customization and, oh yeah, stunning looks, there is no Corvette wheel finer than Forgeline. Forgeline 3-Piece Wheels are made of 6061 T6 true forged centers sandwiched by 6061 T6 spun rim halves and assembled using aircraft-grade hardware. All wheels are built to order, so individual requests for special colors, optional fasteners, etc. are welcome and easily accommodated.
We offer two different styles of Forgeline wheels for C5 & C6 Corvettes. The first set consists of Forgeline Premier Series Corvette Wheels. A standout on the street – and the show circuit, our Forgeline premier wheels come standard with a fully polished outer lip and your choice of powder coated center wheel in Silver, Gloss Black, Matte Black, Gunmetal or Matte finish Titanium. The inner rim shell is available powder coated (see our Forgeline Options for more information) and grade 8 stainless steel piston head torx bolts are used throughout. For C5 Corvettes, the Forgeline premier series wheels are available in 18″x9.5″ and 19″x11″ or 19″x9.5″ and 20″x11″. The base C6 Wheel sizes include 19″x9.5″ and 20″x11″ while the Z06, ZR1, & Grand Sport sizes run 19″x10″ and 20″x12.5″.
Though every Forgeline wheel is built to meet the rigors of track use, the Forgeline Competition Series raises the bar just that much higher. The competition wheels are three pounds lighter than the Forgeline premier series wheels. They include a stepped lip that offers muscular looks and greater load capabilities. Each Forgeline competition wheel comes with a fully polished outer lip and powder coated center wheel in Silver, Gloss Black, Matte Black, Gunmetal or Matte finish Titanium. Each inner rim shell is available powder coated (see our Forgeline Options for more information). Forgeline Competition Series Corvette Wheels are available for C5 & C6 Corvettes. The C5 sizes include 18″x10″ front wheels and 18″x12″ rear wheels while the C6 includes 18″x10″ fronts and 18″x11″ rears for the non Z06, ZR1 or Grand Sport. If you are upgrading to the Z06, ZR1 or Grand Sport size wheels because you have upgraded your Corvettes Body Panels, or you are wheel shopping for your Z06, ZR1 or Grand Sport Corvette and you would like a wheel that is going to last, then we have Forgeline competition series wheels available in 19″x10″ and 20″x12.5″, which will be perfect for showing, racing, tracking, or autocrossing your Corvette.
A great advantage to buying Forgeline multi piece wheels is that in most situations they can be repaired at far less than the cost of a new wheel. Even so, all Forgeline wheels come with a 3 year limited warranty that will cover defects in material or workmanship. Forgeline will repair or replace the wheel(s) upon inspection if they determine that the probelm is related to materials or workmanship. Read more about their warranty here.
C5 & C6 Corvette Forgeline Wheel Styles:
As mentioned above, all of our C5 & C6 Corvette Forgeline Wheels are built to order, which means there are plenty of opportunities to add your own personal touch to your new set of wheels. Each Forgeline wheel is available with a powder coated center wheel in any of the following pictured below: triple chrome, diamond cut, brushed with a clear powder coat, black chrome, fully polished, or race gold.
Forgeline Option A – Center Wheel:
Triple Chrome
Diamond Cut
Brushed - Clear Powder
Black Chrome
Fully Polished
Race Gold
The standard outer wheel lip on all C5 & C6 Corvette Forgeline wheels comes polished. Optional finishes are available in any of the following pictured below: brushed with a clear wheel lip, powder coated clear, fly yellow, gloss black, gunmetal, matte black, satin black, silver, transparent red, & victory red, or you can have the outer wheel lip triple chrome plated.
Forgeline Option B – Outer Wheel Lip:
Triple Chrome Lip
Brushed W/Clear Lip
Powder Coated Lip
Forgeline Option C – Inner Rim Shell:
The inner rim shell on all Forgeline Wheels comes natural or powder coated gloss black, gunmetal, matte black, satin black, or silver at no extra charge. Additional options include having the inner rim shell fully polished or triple chrome plated.
Forgeline Option D – Wheel Fasteners:
The standard fasteners used on all Forgeline Premier Series Corvette Wheels include piston head torx bolts while all competition series wheels are held together with 12-point bolts. Optional fasteners available include: black oxide bolts, lightweight titanium bolts with jetnuts, and hidden bolts for premier series wheels only.
Black Oxide Bolts
Hidden Bolts
Titanium Bolts
This Forgeline product overview video discusses the advantages of Forgeline premier and competition wheels plus additional options that are available for each design.
Hours of precise machining, inspecting, customizing and testing goes into the making of every Forgeline wheel. Check out how Forgeline wheels are made from scratch right inside the Forgeline factory in Ohio.
