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by Basement Paul
Mon Jun 22, 2026 10:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS
Replies: 14
Views: 35706

Re: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS

As I was cleaning up the Viper for the Mopar show at Junction yesterday, I noticed the driver's fog lamp lens was cracked up. I'm not 100% sure if this is new, or if i somehow missed it. Because it's ...
by Basement Paul
Sat Jun 20, 2026 8:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Fred32v's Little Jimmy
Replies: 39
Views: 88158

Re: Fred32v's Little Jimmy

Today the Canyon got a new set of AC Delco iridium spark plugs and because this job requires removal of the intake manifold, it got new intake "gaskets" that are really rubber sealing rings. This was ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Jun 14, 2026 5:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS
Replies: 14
Views: 35706

Re: 2000 Dodge Viper GTS

Today I changed the oil. I wasn't sure how old the oil was that came in it, and it was reasonably dirty, so I did it. Everyone says to use this specific MOPAR oil filter and not the store brands ...
by Basement Paul
Sat Jun 13, 2026 8:39 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 270
Views: 518793

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

I got the driveshaft to and from Henderson this week. After some concern that they made it 1/4" longer than I wanted, we installed it today with no issues. The car runs smooth up to post 1/4 mile ...
by Basement Paul
Sun Jun 07, 2026 1:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 270
Views: 518793

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

Finding the right size would be near impossible IMO. Having it shortened and balanced would insure i have the exact correct length for my customish application, and having it balanced would guarantee ...
by Basement Paul
Sat Jun 06, 2026 9:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 270
Views: 518793

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

The driveshaft that was in the car came with the Dana 44 and can be another 3/4" longer than it currently is. And it appears that the front weight was removed for some reason. So im going to have the ...
by Basement Paul
Thu May 28, 2026 7:43 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 270
Views: 518793

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

So after all that effort the car didn't get any faster. :lol: My trip to the track wasn't a total waste as the car is super consistent and I think the gearing makes it launch more consistently too. It ...
by Basement Paul
Wed May 27, 2026 1:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: C6 Corvette
Replies: 26
Views: 34422

Re: C6 Corvette

I was just looking at those earlier this week. That's really cool. If my Vette was stocker and nicer, I would get one of these for sure. But since it's a track dog...

-BP
by Basement Paul
Tue May 26, 2026 8:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid
Replies: 11
Views: 6105

Re: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid

I'm struggling to understand how that tray is going to make this car any faster? Or get better mileage? I suspect that hot rodding a hybrid (Corvette e-ray excluded) is probably not something that ...
by Basement Paul
Sun May 24, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 270
Views: 518793

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

In the last week or so I got the tires swapped onto the skinnier rims. They're mounted on the car and theoretically ready to race. Hopefully Wednesday will be nice weather instead of another race ...
by Basement Paul
Fri May 22, 2026 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many cars have I had??
Replies: 130
Views: 427210

Re: How many cars have I had??

You should be ashamed of yourself.

-BP
by Basement Paul
Wed May 13, 2026 9:26 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 156
Views: 262079

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

It looks dead-on-balls accurate. It's an industry term...

Nice job!

-BP
by Basement Paul
Mon May 11, 2026 4:55 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Bair's Corvette show, May 2026
Replies: 4
Views: 6675

Re: Bair's Corvette show, May 2026

I'm fishing or I would go.

-BP
by Basement Paul
Fri May 08, 2026 8:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: C6 Corvette
Replies: 26
Views: 34422

Re: C6 Corvette

You need someone with a drive on lift, or a pit to drive over so you can check the exhaust while it's flat on the ground and in gear. I read a few guys complain about exhaust touching in places.

-BP
by Basement Paul
Fri May 08, 2026 7:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2020 Ford Ranger #55
Replies: 47
Views: 89725

Re: 2020 Ford Ranger #55

This is because of Tim that I got my rubbery plate frame. The kit came with two, so the Vette will get the other one. Pretty decent and inexpensive piece.

-BP