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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By QuickGlass

I have a pair for $50. It would have to be...

I have a pair for $50.
It would have to be local pickup, the shipping would be more than the mufflers.
I'm in MA. Where are you located?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By QuickGlass

My guess is a frozen or worn U-joint on the axle...

My guess is a frozen or worn U-joint on the axle shaft.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-28-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,157
Posted By QuickGlass

If the trans is on its side when the pump is...

If the trans is on its side when the pump is removed, the input shaft will slide out and the bearing at the end will move out of position.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,157
Posted By QuickGlass

Could be a bad o-ring from age or the trans is...

Could be a bad o-ring from age or the trans is just getting too hot.
You could try installing an external trans cooler, fairly cheap and easy to install. Plus good for the trans.
If you want to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,157
Posted By QuickGlass

Would yours leak if you didn't let it idle for an...

Would yours leak if you didn't let it idle for an hour?
If it's cold and you drive on the highway, will it still leak?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,157
Posted By QuickGlass

I had the same problem. I changed the front pump...

I had the same problem. I changed the front pump seal myself, it leaked again when hot. I had the transmission professionally rebuilt. It leaked again a year later, right after the warranty ran...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-01-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,311
Posted By QuickGlass

These cars can run high 13's stock. My 87 auto...

These cars can run high 13's stock.
My 87 auto ran consistent 13.8's with just a catback.
The TPI makes good low end so you need take advantage of it with a good launch.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-25-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,717
Posted By QuickGlass

I also agree with tequilaboy. That is the best...

I also agree with tequilaboy. That is the best method.

But if you still want to keep it in expensive, using an 8:1 FMU and boost retard will work. You can then keep your LS1 injectors (Probably...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-24-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,717
Posted By QuickGlass

Are you running 93 octane? I would start with...

Are you running 93 octane?
I would start with the total timing at around 20 degrees.
Then watch for knock retard on a scanner and adjust accordingly.

You can use a boost retard. Set it for 2.5...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-30-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By QuickGlass

Just to clear things up. I just looked in an LT1...

Just to clear things up. I just looked in an LT1 muffler.
The inlet pipe is straight all the way to the rear wall and the outlet pipe is straight all the way to the front wall. Both pipes leave...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By QuickGlass

I was looking into this before. The only image I...

I was looking into this before. The only image I could find was an l98 muffler.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16266254/L98CorvetteMuffler.JPG

Although, if you look into the exhaust tip of the LT1...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-09-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,917
Posted By QuickGlass

If there is 15 psi before the cat and 11 psi...

If there is 15 psi before the cat and 11 psi before the muffler, then it seems like the biggest restriction is the mufflers.
The cat and resonator only added 4 psi of back pressure.

I've been...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-16-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,405
Posted By QuickGlass

I just changed mine. Before removing the belt,...

I just changed mine.
Before removing the belt, loosen the bolts on the lower crank pulley.
There are 3 bolts holding the pulley to the balancer and the center bolt holding the balancer to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-02-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By QuickGlass

I did a search on fluid damper broken crankshaft...

I did a search on fluid damper broken crankshaft and found many forums discussing this.
I finally found this article from scat and decided against one. See item 2.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By QuickGlass

No, the center didn't pull out during removal....

No, the center didn't pull out during removal. The ring moved back during operation.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By QuickGlass

I find an overwhelming number of complaints about...

I find an overwhelming number of complaints about broken cranks using a fluid damper. I think I'll stick to a gm part.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By QuickGlass

Harmonic Balancer - Another Quality Part

I changed the cam in my 87 about 1 year ago. The seal area of the balancer was grooved, so figured I should buy a new one.

1 year and 2000 miles later I hear a rubbing noise and find the outer...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-16-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By QuickGlass

I have an 87. Is 85 the same as the 87 or is it...

I have an 87.
Is 85 the same as the 87 or is it the same as the 84?
I'll buy it if it fits the 87.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-25-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By QuickGlass

I've seen dyno plots showing an x pipe produces...

I've seen dyno plots showing an x pipe produces more power then a h pipe. The theory goes that:
The h pipe balances pressure on the two sides.
The x pipe produces a scavenging effect as the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By QuickGlass

I just did this. I bought an xpipe from ebay. ...

I just did this. I bought an xpipe from ebay.
There are many sellers of the same thing. Its 12" long and less then 8" wide.

The problem is the xpipe is 3" pipe, 4" center to center distance....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By QuickGlass

I slid a board up on to the oil pan flange and...

I slid a board up on to the oil pan flange and jacked that board up. When it was high enough, I slid another board between the motor mount to prevent the motor from coming back down. I didn't need...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By QuickGlass

I removed the bolt on the driver's side motor...

I removed the bolt on the driver's side motor mount and jacked the motor up slightly. I didn't touch the transmission mount. The radiator and ac condensor both had to be moved. I left the ac...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-23-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By QuickGlass

Thanks. I'm worried about spark plug or starter...

Thanks.
I'm worried about spark plug or starter interference.
I would like to use the 68448 headers, do all the hedman headers fit the same?

How low do the hedman headers hang, any problem with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-22-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By QuickGlass

Headers for vortec heads

I need to install headers on an 87 convertible.
I'm looking at either hedman or OBX.
Has anyone installed either of these headers or a different brand on vortec heads or any straight plug head?...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-11-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By QuickGlass

BRISLS1, Did you ever get a chance to measure...

BRISLS1, Did you ever get a chance to measure the height?
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