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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,708
Posted By Rick86

I use to have a VHS copy I bought a long time...

I use to have a VHS copy I bought a long time ago. I don't know where it is, but hang in there. I replaced my top myself and achieved very good results. Be patient and you'll do fine. I used 3M...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By Rick86

I'm surprised no one has chimed in yet. Biggest...

I'm surprised no one has chimed in yet. Biggest factor is budget. building a stroker doesn't cost much more but it does cost more. The extra torque will provide good SOTP performance gains. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By Rick86

Thanks for the post. It looks like I'll have...

Thanks for the post. It looks like I'll have some fun testing things out. I know the fan comes on when the car reachs about 227 degrees and shuts off when it gets cool enough.

I know my car...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-28-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By Rick86

Thanks, but the air does run cold when car is...

Thanks, but the air does run cold when car is above about 35 mph so I don't think its low also clutch is not cycling in and out rapidly, which would indicate a low freon.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-28-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By Rick86

Fan does not come on when AC is turned on?

I replaced my intake with a TPIS intake and switched over everything but now my car will not idle when its cold and the radiator fan does not come on when I turn on the AC. The fan does come on when...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-25-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Rick86

'86 A4 trans question

I pulled the govener out to inspect and was able to remove it without pulling the trans or the exhaust. Now I'm having problems getting the govener cover back on. Can this cover be put on without...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-07-2006, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By Rick86

Last time at the track my best was a 14.22 with a...

Last time at the track my best was a 14.22 with a 60' of 1.91. I'm having tranny problems but when I was mostly stock (about where your at) I ran a best of 14.38 with my '86 auto Pace Car.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Rick86

I'd be leaning more to a bad rear transmission...

I'd be leaning more to a bad rear transmission seal. First you have to locate the source of the leak. The Helm's manual suggests using baby powder to detect the source of the leak. I guess its...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By Rick86

You might be able to get the picture your looking...

You might be able to get the picture your looking for by searching some of the online Corvette catalogs. Try Zip I believe the have good pictures of the PS hoses.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2006, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By Rick86

The grounds on the turn signals are known to go...

The grounds on the turn signals are known to go bad. When the turnsignals stop working on my car I just wiggle the connection at the turnsignal bulb and they usually start working again. Hazzards...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Rick86

Ask what you get for $2,000. Then get some other...

Ask what you get for $2,000. Then get some other estimates. For $2,000
they probably will not remove the badges, trim, door handles, or side mirrors. If you can remove these things yourself you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 461
Posted By Rick86

If you want at least factory quality you'll want...

If you want at least factory quality you'll want all the molding removed as well as the side mirrors, also have the body shop remove all of the turn signals and lights. If your willing to do these...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-02-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,849
Posted By Rick86

I purchased my 1986 in 2000 and have already had...

I purchased my 1986 in 2000 and have already had to rebuild the trans, engine, throttle body. The engine went with 88,000 miles and the trans 104,000. I've replaced the waterpump twice, fuel pump,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-02-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By Rick86

JUst got back from a test drive and everything...

JUst got back from a test drive and everything specs out except full T.V. psi. It bounces around at 120 psi and should be hitting 151 psi min. Transmission shifts ok. The problem is when you floor...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-02-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,188
Posted By Rick86

I have the Walker cat-less front Y pipe and 3...

I have the Walker cat-less front Y pipe and 3 stage converter. If installed as an assembly then its suppose to meet EPA smog requirements for the 49 states. You can guess what state won't allow it....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-02-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By Rick86

I found the stampings and I have the 6YDM...

I found the stampings and I have the 6YDM transmission. I'm going to take it out for a test drive and check the line pressure again. Thanks
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By Rick86

The models YD YC YA all fall on the same spec...

The models YD YC YA all fall on the same spec line and require 56-65 psi @ 1000 RPM in park and 151-199 psi at full T.V (or WOT), as you can see by my first post I'm off. If I have the YT, TA, TB,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2006, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By Rick86

Need to know transmission model

I'm trying to trouble shoot my 700r4, the problem is the Helms book list over 20 different models for the 700r4. What model did the 1986 Corvette come with. I can't seem to find the stamping on the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-02-2006, 01:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 972
Posted By Rick86

I'll trade my Pace car for yours :D Stock...

I'll trade my Pace car for yours :D
Stock mine only pulled 190 RWHP and 290 RWTQ. I haven't dyno'd it since the TPIS intake, LTR, RR. I can only imagine maybe a 20 hp gain with those mods.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-16-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By Rick86

Final update: Turned out to be a bad fuel pump. ...

Final update: Turned out to be a bad fuel pump. I changed the fuel filter and still no improvement, so I pinched off the return line and got no increase in pressure. I switch out the fuel pump...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-12-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By Rick86

Update: I just got done checking the FP again. ...

Update: I just got done checking the FP again. This time I tested it only with the key on and it was only reading 30 psi. That could also explain my hard cold start problem. I'll be changing out...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-11-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,850
Posted By Rick86

As many have pointed out you have many options,...

As many have pointed out you have many options, but first you have to establish your budget and then go from there.

I think just about everyone but Bill Gates is on a budget. Do you have access...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-09-2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Rick86

Big K, I have a FP guage. IM me I might be able...

Big K, I have a FP guage. IM me I might be able to help you test your fuel pump some evening this week or this weekend.

Rick
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-06-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By Rick86

I thought the FP readings were acting backwards. ...

I thought the FP readings were acting backwards. I didn't think it was normal for the pressure to drop at WOT. I know that last time I check my Idle vaccum it was over 20 lbs :eek: I guess I need...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-06-2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By Rick86

Thanks for the chart. That is exactly what I was...

Thanks for the chart. That is exactly what I was looking for. I need to do some more testing, but I think my car can use a little more FP. My car is equiped with an AFPR. Thanks again.
Rick
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