Recent content by hawk02

Well…I’m one of those “old farts a heartbeat away from Depends.” I’ve owned four Camaros (including two ZL1s), a C8 Stingray, and I currently have a Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 sitting next to my 5BW. Out of all the so-called sports cars I’ve had, the Blackwing has the fewest annoyances. I only...

I figured it was probably a DIY setup. I did track down the reservoir itself — it comes from here: https://protouringstore.com/products/universal-intercooler-fluid-reservoir-tank-plastic-gm-ford-mopar-supercharged-air-to-water What I’d really like to know now is who made the bracket. It looks...

Yes, this article is where the photo came from. However, Tapout only sells the LMP intercooler reservoir. Per the article, it doesn't appear to have installed the reservoir in the photo either. I'm guessing it was already on the car when it arrived from Connecticut.

I came across this photo of a CT5-V Blackwing engine bay and noticed a small plastic reservoir tank installed near the intake and radiator support. I assume it's for the intercooler. If so, I’m trying to figure out exactly what brand/model this reservoir is and how it’s mounted. Here’s the...

If Michelin truly meant that even storing Pilot Sports below 40°F was prohibited, then dealers in northern climates would be forced to remove and store the tires from every Cadillac or Corvette on their lot during winter, which obviously doesn’t happen.

OP, at what speed are you typically shifting from 1st to 2nd? I find the shift from 1st to 2nd much smoother higher in the rev range say around 25 mph. Shift at less than 20 mph and I have to give it a little more force, especially when cold.

Carbon 1 is a must for me. The car looks rather pedestrian without it, and it’s one of the few options future buyers will immediately notice — and actually pay for. PDR is great for personal use but almost invisible at resale. The sunroof is basically neutral unless someone specifically wants...

Honestly, it’s GM’s own fault. They let the bean counters convince them to farm out crankshafts to a Mexican manufacturer with obviously questionable QC. Any savings of a buck or two per crankshaft have been completely wiped out a hundred times over by the cost of this massive recall—not to...

I’ve never seen GM say you can’t drive PS4S under 50°. Under 20°, yeah — that’s when you really need to be careful. If 50° were the limit, no one up north could drive their Blackwing in spring or fall. Sure, they lose grip when it’s cooler, but they’re not gonna crumble or crack just because...

Had the battery replaced under warranty on my ’23 CT5-V Blackwing this summer after the original one was diagnosed with a bad cell. The battery went completely dead after the car sat for 12 days while I nursed a torn rotator cuff. The key fob would do nothing. I had to use the mechanical door...

If the dealer truly has an allocation, the order status should move to 2000 (Accepted by GM) pretty quickly. Some dealers, however, will tell customers they’ve “submitted” the order even when they don’t yet have an allocation—hoping they’ll receive one in an upcoming cycle. In those cases, the...

Before I put PS4Ss on my 2017 ZL1, I read a lot of reviews noting that the PS4S isn’t really ideal for track use. The tire uses multi-compound construction, and the sidewalls are tuned more for comfort and compliance than maximum lateral rigidity. Essentially, it’s a compromise for everyday...

I was going to say the same thing. I’ve had my GMC pickup serviced at a “Chevy-only” dealership with no issues at all. That’s one of the nice advantages of GM’s shared component strategy — a lot of the parts and service procedures are interchangeable across models and brands.

OP, don't over think it. the AC Delco OEM gear oil is very good. From my experience with two Camaro ZL1 6 Spd Tremec manuals, there's no advantage to going with a 3rd party gear oil.

Yes, the LT5 and LT4 have a lot in common, but GM didn’t just toss on a bigger blower and call it done. The LT5 got port injection on top of direct, a stronger crank, and an electronically controlled bypass valve, among other upgrades. Then you’ve got all the extra work that comes with chassis...