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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-28-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,506
Posted By scottfab

Exactly what I was thinking. AND why it was done...

Exactly what I was thinking. AND why it was done with those barricades on his right I'll never know. My thought was(before the roll) that he could hit a barricade coming down.
Anyway, it'll all buff...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-25-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,836
Posted By scottfab

Welcome to the FB presence of the ZR-1. (and...

Welcome to the FB presence of the ZR-1. (and other groups). The group was created a few weeks back but I was waiting for a special day to kick start it.
Now that May 25th has arrived, I'll be...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-23-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,836
Posted By scottfab

Yah I hang out on the various ZR-1 groups on...

Yah I hang out on the various ZR-1 groups on Facebook now.
It's fun.

Do you know of anyone with blue hoses installed and pics?
Scott
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-23-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,836
Posted By scottfab

I didn't know they came is blue :) Scott

I didn't know they came is blue :)
Scott
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-08-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,050
Posted By scottfab

bye :willy:

bye :willy:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-20-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By scottfab

:cheers: what spark plugs are you running....

:cheers:

what spark plugs are you running. a spark plug with too cold of a temperature range could cause the symptoms you are having.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-18-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By scottfab

I've owned my car for 17yrs and have drained the...

I've owned my car for 17yrs and have drained the coolant completely 5 times in that time and replaced the water pump once.
I've never had to jack up one side of the car to burp it.

There are...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-18-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Posted By scottfab

That is what I have been hearing over the years. ...

That is what I have been hearing over the years.
However, there is one advantage of the 4 bolt.
You get to say your engine is "4 bolt"
ooooooo cool.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-06-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By scottfab

Sure sounds like an intake manifold leak. (at the...

Sure sounds like an intake manifold leak. (at the gasket or MAP sensor hose)
Any codes being set?
You may want to attach a vacuum gauge to the intake and see what happens when you run the rpm up....
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-24-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By scottfab

If you changed the coolant fluid you need to...

If you changed the coolant fluid you need to "burp" the system.
This means to run the engine up to temperature then let it cool down. Once cool check fluid and re-fill again.




You can bleed...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-11-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,697
Posted By scottfab

If you live in a dirty and dusty environment that...

If you live in a dirty and dusty environment that will come in handy having the check valve extended.
Your story of getting the secondaries to open up reminds me of my first ride after driving it...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-09-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,697
Posted By scottfab

I've heard that works with air filters too :D ...

I've heard that works with air filters too :D

I fixed my secondaries (and slightly modified them) in 99 and they've worked fine since. I did rebuild the pump again in 2010. Turned out to be a poor...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-08-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By scottfab

I predict a lot of repeat business :willy: I...

I predict a lot of repeat business :willy:
I have the stock flexible one and it has many many scratch marks.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-08-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,826
Posted By scottfab

Trying to remember how I did all this. It's...

Trying to remember how I did all this. It's foggy. I did the R12 to R134 conversion over a decade ago. Seems to me you need to clear the AC error code (error code 9 I think for low pressure) before...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-08-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,697
Posted By scottfab

Put the stock (or as close as you have to stock)...

Put the stock (or as close as you have to stock) back in to get a baseline. If power comes back send the new chip set back to Marc for a check out.

If the the stock chip also fails to develop...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-23-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,853
Posted By scottfab

Great stuff. And great delivery. You're not just...

Great stuff. And great delivery. You're not just a bystander You're a contributor of original material.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3272/2935116672_08843999fb_o.jpg
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-21-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,853
Posted By scottfab

I'm glad you didn't just bend over and take it as...

I'm glad you didn't just bend over and take it as some were advocating. Sometimes it's the principle of the thing and sticking to you guns. Neither putting nails under the patrol car nor bending over...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-19-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By scottfab

The C-beam is actually the "Driveline Support" or...

The C-beam is actually the "Driveline Support" or "Support Beam".
The torque spec is 37ft/lb at the tranny and 59ft/lb at the diff.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-18-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,554
Posted By scottfab

Wow, great info and even better explanation. ...

Wow, great info and even better explanation.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this. It's always been a
bit fuzzy in my head. Now I have had a moment of clarity.
Now if I could only figure...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-17-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By scottfab

You can remove the clear coat and polish the...

You can remove the clear coat and polish the aluminum then put a coat of wax on them. I use 35psi always.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-12-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,554
Posted By scottfab

FWIW here is a Dynojet plot of my stock LT5 (90) ...

FWIW here is a Dynojet plot of my stock LT5 (90)
The plot differs from yours in that it shows RPM not MPH and the Y axis begins at 100 instead of 0. Also on your plot it shows "smoothing".
I...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-09-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By scottfab

Among other systems in the ZR-1 I've performed a...

Among other systems in the ZR-1 I've performed a detailed circuit analysis of the LTPWS system. I've documented the most common failures and the remedies. I posted much but not all of my analysis and...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-08-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By scottfab

Vince, I'd like to cover a few facts that...

Vince,
I'd like to cover a few facts that might help.
1. There are two lights on the DIC associated with the tire pressure system. One actually says Low Tire Pressure (or something very similar)...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
10-05-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,793
Posted By scottfab

There is a well written tech article on...

There is a well written tech article on troubleshooting the secondary system at this link.
I'm not so sure the ABS light will block the FULL POWER feature. I think any code that sets the SYS light...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
10-03-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By scottfab

Can you stay with the car long enough to localize...

Can you stay with the car long enough to localize the smell when it starts? I've heard of the gas fume recovery system failing and pulling in raw gas.
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