Recent content by hawk02

If your BW is street-only and you’re looking to cut down on brake dust, the Carbotech 1521 pads are a great option. I’ve been running them on my 5BW for about a month and a half, and brake dust is down by roughly 80%. The pads even come slotted for the wear sensors.

You’re right to be cautious, especially after what you experienced with the ZL1. GM has a habit of moving on quickly from low-volume models, and with the industry’s shift toward EVs, parts support—especially for performance cars—can vanish fast. That said, the CT5-V Blackwing’s LT4 engine is a...

I think you did a good job of describing each vehicle. My C8 was a lot of fun when I got it in 2021 because very few people owned one or had even seen a mid-engine Corvette. It was rather special back then to have one. But now that we’re almost into year seven of production, Stingrays—and even...

Yes they are. They have a hard time believing there may be better performance cars out there besides their enshrined Corvette.

Figured I’d share this here since you guys might actually get it. After 4.5 years with a 2021 C8 Stingray convertible, I finally let it go. Solid car — looked great, turned heads, and had its moments — but over time, it just didn’t excite me anymore unless the top was down and the weather was...

Heads-up for Anyone Installing a Catch Can on an LT4: If you plan to remove the supercharger to install a catch can, be aware that the bolts securing the supercharger to the engine (not the lid bolts) are torque-to-yield (TTY). These bolts must be replaced with new ones each time they are...

Totally agree. I ran a Green Filter in my 5BW for about a year before switching back to the OEM paper filter. Performance-wise, there was zero noticeable difference. But in terms of filtration, there’s no question the paper filter does a better job at keeping dirt and debris out of the engine...

I recently installed this component on my 5BW. While the carbon fiber weave alignment isn’t an exact match, it’s sufficiently close that any mismatch is only noticeable under close inspection. As with many aftermarket parts, fit and finish weren’t flawless. There were a few minor white...

Love it!

Here’s a video showing the installation of an Elite catch can on a 6th Gen Camaro ZL1. It should give everyone a good idea of what’s involved and why this modification could pose a risk to your powertrain warranty. One important thing to keep in mind is that the bolts securing the supercharger...

Aftermarket. Installing a catch on the LT4 can poses a potential risk to the powertrain warranty, as it requires a notable alteration to the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system. For high-horsepower builds, the addition of a catch can is justified due to its ability to reduce crankcase...

I had a little fun with ChatGPT this morning. I uploaded a photo of my BW and asked it to create a “sophisticated” background. The front emblem colors are a little off, but the rest of the photo turned out pretty cool.

It’s crazy that the toe links don’t come installed from the factory on a car with the Precision Package. And it’s even crazier that the dealer charged you to install them. That’s like saying the Precision Package comes with Cup 2 tires, but you have to pay separately for installation and...

I bought my '23 5BW M6 used in May 2024. It had 9700 miles on it when I bought it and I've added another 3000 miles in the 13 months I've owned it. So yes, Finally-a-v is correct, most Blackwings are not daily driven. They're typically weekend play toys.