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  1. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Evolution of a C5 Corvette, a Cinematic Look. (Supercharging, dyno and messin with a C6 Z06)

    A non technical cinematic look at the evolution of a stock C5 via to near 600 RWHP. Then a little Dyno time followed up with a tangle with a C6 Z06 - all in the name of fun. Make it a great day
  2. Kenneth L Nielsen

    20 Year-old Brake Fluid is NASTY. How to Flush! // VID

    Take a peek inside your Master Cylinder Reservoir. I did and was surprised at how NASTY my 2003 Corvette Brake Fluid was. By the look of it - I am pretty sure it was 20 year old original fluid and so I had to flush it. Here's HOW!
  3. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Street Racing is a RUSH, until it isn't. Top 10 Reasons to STOP!

    Street racing can wreck your life - and possibly others. Here is my PSA for 2023 and why to pass on racing on the street - and where you absolutely should race!
  4. Kenneth L Nielsen

    44" US General (Harbor freight) Tool Chest Review (What an Amazing Value!)

    Thinking about upgrading your tool storage? Recently, I reviewed pretty much every tool chest offering when looking to upgrade my setup. After several months of reviewing and actually handling the different brands - I settled on the 44" US General rolling tool chest and could NOT BE HAPPIER...
  5. Kenneth L Nielsen

    No more Wix Oil Filters for me (I switched to this one - here's why!)

    Most of us don't put a lot of thought into our vehicles Oil Filter - but it was time to take a fresh look at the options (AND I'M GLAD I DID!) Let me know if you disagree!
  6. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Add 250 Horsepower to your C5 the Easy Way! (Complete A&A Supercharger Install) VID

    The stock C5 has a respectable amount of horsepower there is no doubt. If you are 100% happy with 305 HP to the rear tires - then read no further. But, if you want a major bump in power (+250 RWHP or so) then supercharging is difficult to beat in terms of Drivability, Reliability & additional...
  7. Kenneth L Nielsen

    2008 Tahoe -Dash lights go crazy (relays clicking etc) when scanning Live Data with Autel MD806 pro - Any ideas?

    I have an issue that has been going on for over a year. My 08 Tahoe runs fine with no issues. Anytime I have a Check engine light I can scan it with my autel MD806 Pro and find the DTC easy enough and correct the issue. If I try to scan the ECM's LIVE DATA - all kinds of dash light come on and...
  8. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Final trip to the track yields a personal best for the C6 Z06!

    Ben's C6 Z06 makes a new personal best in the 1/4 mile. For us, it is not about being the $$ fastest $$, its about constant learning and improvement.
  9. Kenneth L Nielsen

    I Finally Dyno Tested the Supercharged C5 (The number was not what I was expecting!)

    I have been asked, "How much horsepower does it make?" more than any other question. Now I can finally answer. This was also a ton of fun to set up and experience - highly recommended!
  10. Kenneth L Nielsen

    3800 SC Fiero runs 11.68 @ 115.76 against a C8 Corvette - Good Times!

    The T4L Supercharged 3800 Fiero set a new personal best in the 1/4 Mile yesterday against a C8 Corvette. My old personal best was 7 years ago (so it was time to change some things up) here is what I did!
  11. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Intentionally hitting and scanning Traction Control in a C5 Corvette (What happens behind the scenes?)

    What really happens behind the scenes when Traction Control, Active Handling and Anti-lock Brakes are triggered in a C5 Corvette? Lets find out!
  12. Kenneth L Nielsen

    C5 Corvette Prices Are Coming Back to Earth! (C4 & C6's too!)

    After a few years of CRAZY Corvette prices, I do believe prices have peaked for the C4,5 & 6's and are heading down. Here's why.
  13. Kenneth L Nielsen

    87 octane in a C5 Corvette? Seriously??

    Gas prices suck. Is it safe to run 87 (or 89) octane in a C5 Corvette? Lets find out.
  14. Kenneth L Nielsen

    C4 vs C5 Corvette. 5 reasons I chose the C5!

    If you ever thought about buying a C4 or C5 Corvette, you should figure out which one best fits you preferences, needs and budget. Here are the TOP 5 Reasons I chose the C5 Corvette over the C4.
  15. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Wed Night Drag Racing with the Supercharged 3800 E85 Fiero - Always a good time!

    Took the SC 3800 Fiero out on date night - (Wednesday Night Drag Racing) for a little fun and to dial in the tune a (AFR and Timing) little bit. These cars surprise a lot of people and they stop by to see what the little Fiero's power plant is. One guy was betting it was electric based on the...
  16. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Possibly the best budget mod for a C5 Corvette Ever (The Air Intake Flip & Zip Tie Mod)

    The C5 Flip and Zip Tie Air Filter Assembly Mod is quite possibly the best budget mod ever devised for the C5. If your car still has a stock air filter setup, don't blow $500 on an aftermarket Cold Air Intake, take a close look at & consider the C5 Air Filter Flip and Zip Tie mod first!
  17. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Can a mild build 3800 Supercharged swap Fiero Pull a Wheelie? Lets find out!

    I have had this 3800 Supercharged Fiero for quite some time and last winter it occurred to me that this car might actually be able to pull a wheelie. Fast forward to summer (better traction) and I decided to take on this challenge and see what I would need to do in order to pull my very first...
  18. Kenneth L Nielsen

    C5 & C6 Corvette - Rear End shimmy/wobble - toe link diagnosis. VID

    C5 & C6 Rear suspensions are very similar. If you have had a rear end shimmy or wobble at higher speeds - or your rear seems to sometimes get a little squirrely (other than doing burn outs) you may have bad toe links. Here are the symptoms and a thorough diagnosis.
  19. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Top 10 C5 Corvette Things I learned (After 8 years of Ownership)

    You learn a lot of things you didn't know about the C5 after owning it for a while. These are the Top 10 things that come to my mind after 8 years of ownership!
  20. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Day at the Track Head/Cam C6 Z06 vs Supercharged C5 Corvette

    Summer finally hit the midwest and that means it was well past time to spend a day at the track having some fun. Brought a friend with his heads and cam C6 Z06 for my Supercharged C5 to race. Tracks are drying up across the nation - get out and support yours (& have a blast!)
  21. Kenneth L Nielsen

    3800 SC Fiero suddenly loses major boost. The easy fix applies to all GM SC 3800's.

    Went to an event & the SC 3800 Fiero drove like a BEAST. On the way home, something happened & it lost a serious amount of BOOST! Lets look at what happened, how to diagnose it and what the fix was! This can happen to any GM product with the SC 3800 Series 2 (and probably Series 3 as well).
  22. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Review of a modified C6 Z06 Beast - by a C5 guy. (This thing is amazing)

    I recently had a friends (new to him) modified C6 Z06 in my shop to give it a once over from a C5 owners perspective & check to make sure the custom tune his car has is safe. I don't have a ton of experience with these - so of course I had to give it a good once over & and we went for a test...
  23. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Thinking about tuning your own GM Vehicle with HP Tuners? How to tell if your ready! // VID

    Tuning your own GM vehicle with HP Tuners? Seems daunting... You've thought about it - but your not quite sure if your ready & up for the task. Here's how to tell if your ready - and if doing your own tuning is the right decision for you!
  24. Kenneth L Nielsen

    Almost Stranded this past week. Starting & Charging System Troubleshooting Tips.

    Sooner or later, this happens to all of us. I was almost stranded in the Supercharged 3800 Fiero this past week. Out of the blue, leaving Best Buy I get a very slow starter issue. Almost didn't start. Sooner or later this happens to all of us & THIS is exactly how I diagnosed and FIXED the...
  25. Kenneth L Nielsen

    2.5 Iron Duke GM Engine. Just for fun, lets stroke and modify it - then put it on the Engine Dyno!

    Modified 1986 2.5 Fiero Engine - How much horsepower can it make without exotic parts? Lets Dyno Test Dave Storlien's project and find out! [
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