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Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-24-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By RocketSapp

This car is PENDING now

This car is PENDING now
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-18-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By RocketSapp

Parts only car for sale - Frisco TX

Guys,

I have an 89 Vette for sale as a parts only car. It was up and running when I parked it but have since pulled the motor and transmission for my hot rod.

It has everything except the...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-06-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

OK, a few updates, Last time I drove it I...

OK, a few updates,

Last time I drove it I recall that either one of the headlight motors was not working of both of them was not working. So I am not selling either of them as working.

The...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-06-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Sorry guys.... I posted this message and then...

Sorry guys.... I posted this message and then ended up on an impromptu trip out of town. I had almost no access to my computer so I was not able to keep up on this thread. Give me a few to go...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Mike, I put a photo of the seats in the...

Mike,

I put a photo of the seats in the second post of mine in this thread.
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Sorry, forgot to reply about the Targa top. It...

Sorry, forgot to reply about the Targa top. It is a glass top and the glass has been spider webbed. Can't really see through it but it holds together.


Tim
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Confab, I will have to look at the trim...

Confab,

I will have to look at the trim after I get home. As for the lights, go back and look at the original post. I did an edit and added a couple photos of the car which show the lights and...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Do not laugh at me for the Air Foil on the...

Do not laugh at me for the Air Foil on the throttle body. It was on there when I bought the car and I never removed it. So if you buy the throttle body I'll toss that in for free. :-)

Throttle...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-28-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,261
Posted By RocketSapp

Parting out 1989 Corvette

Long time no see to everyone here. I recently (yesterday) sold my 1976 Vette and am now parting out my 1989 Vette. As far as I know the car has never been wrecked and she has driven true since I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-11-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By RocketSapp

Thanks for the input guys... It looks like Comp...

Thanks for the input guys... It looks like Comp Cams will be getting a call just to cover everything.


I went to the Summit site and looked at the LT1 Hot Cam. Says that it was designed to use...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-10-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By RocketSapp

Need help with Cam choice

OK, so I have an 89 and have had it for about 12 years. It's been a great car but it's time for a change.


So I am pulling the motor and trans (700r4) and dropping them into a 1933 Ford Roadster...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By RocketSapp

Oh yeah... There was a big change on the...

Oh yeah... There was a big change on the windows. :-) lol... Thanks for that link too. Great site for changes in the frames. Since I am considering going with a fuel cell I don' think that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By RocketSapp

Common Frames?

Is the frame under a 76 the same as a 78? I am about to start a frame off restoration on my 76 and was offered a 78 "parts car" for the frame. It would be much easier to start building up a frame...
Forum: Southwest
06-26-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,654
Posted By RocketSapp

I'll be there but not in either of my Vettes this...

I'll be there but not in either of my Vettes this time. But I was heading over here to post a flyer I just got in email about it. Wanted to make sure the local Vette guys knew it was going on.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,029
Posted By RocketSapp

I installed a set of Headman headers on my 89 in...

I installed a set of Headman headers on my 89 in a very small garage with the front and back of the car up on jack stands. I was in the process of replacing the rear drag links and tie rod ends in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,907
Posted By RocketSapp

Yep! Now we are getting somewhere. Since you...

Yep! Now we are getting somewhere. Since you do hear the pump activate and you are getting some (but very little) pressure at the rail then the next step should be the fuel filter.

Honestly,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,537
Posted By RocketSapp

Mostly all of them are rebuilds even the ones...

Mostly all of them are rebuilds even the ones from AZ and Or. The ones from O'Reilly Auto are remans costing around $155 and a rebuild from Turn One cost $200 after you pull it and ship it to them....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By RocketSapp

Since you are running open headers I am assuming...

Since you are running open headers I am assuming that there is no other exhaust on the car right now. Where do you have your O2 sensor mounted for it to be able to access the exhaust? If you never...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By RocketSapp

Just an FYI, but all of my header bolts were...

Just an FYI, but all of my header bolts were tight too. I was not able to see that they were trash until I dropped the header. YMMV

Tim
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By RocketSapp

It's more like you can't hear any popping because...

It's more like you can't hear any popping because the exhaust is so loud with open headers. :)

But seriously... I had some popping sounds on my 76 just a little while back that would be not very...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By RocketSapp

Thanks... I was thinking that might have been the...

Thanks... I was thinking that might have been the issue. So I replaced it last night, along with an oil change, and a set of new plugs.

So now when I plug in the scanner I am getting an O2...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,907
Posted By RocketSapp

However, on most of the C4s, if not all, once the...

However, on most of the C4s, if not all, once the car shows an oil pressure of 5 PSI it will by pass the relay and apply power to the fuel pump. While the relay is a cheap and easy replacement it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,907
Posted By RocketSapp

Stand at the back of the car leaning close to the...

Stand at the back of the car leaning close to the filler cap and you can even put your hand on it. Have someone turn the key to the run position (but not the start position) and you should hear, and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,617
Posted By RocketSapp

Jay, My 89 runs at the same temperatures...

Jay,

My 89 runs at the same temperatures as your 85. I have a stock stat in it and the main fan is not expected to turn on until the coolant hits 228 to 230 degrees. Pop your hood and watch the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By RocketSapp

You are correct that the 89 normally has a one...

You are correct that the 89 normally has a one wire O2 sensor. However, I went to long tube headers and I had to switch to a heated O2. Since the O2 sensor gets moved further back, the exhaust cools...
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