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Forum: C5 Tech
04-05-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Red3644

Can the large plug on the intake...

that holds the brake booster and other vac lines be removed.
It moves and I've tried twisting and prying with no luck...but no broken parts either. I was going to wash the oil out of the intake and...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-10-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By Red3644

A/C Compressor - what type?

Is the A/C compressor on a '99 FRC with manual air a "variable displacement" or "Non-Cycling" type? I've seen one reference to that in the archives. If so, the clutch will stay engaged if the A/C...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-10-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By Red3644

How is the instrument cluster modified? What...

How is the instrument cluster modified? What color? Thanks!
Forum: C5 General
10-05-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 268,060
Posted By Red3644

not very sucessful in search... What are the...

not very sucessful in search...
What are the latest options for the gauge faces? Speedhut doesn't seem to list them.
I prefer a black face with numbers lit in red.

Previous owner put in white...
Forum: C5 General
10-04-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 268,060
Posted By Red3644

Bulb covers

Its mentioned early in the thread that you can use bulb covers on the original lights if you want to go with red lighting. Is this doable for the whole system including radio and HVAC? How many?...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-06-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,675
Posted By Red3644

Volts, not amps.

Haven't tried it without a belt but will as soon as I get to it tonite.
Also, make that 14.5 VOLTs at the alternator. The amperage draw is correct, actually higher than that initially.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-06-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,675
Posted By Red3644

alternator & charging questions

My 99 FRC's alternator was making a high pitched whistle so I had it checked out and new bearings installed just cause. Sound is still there and the shop indicates that it sounds like it's dealing...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By Red3644

Yes, that is what I did before. The...

Yes, that is what I did before. The OnlyFuelPumps unit is exactly the same item as the Lingenfelter unit in the link. I was wondering about a part number for the pump motor itself sans all the...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By Red3644

Walbro Fuel Pump

I replaced the fuel pump in my 99 FRC in July. Last weekend it started
screaming loud enough that people in the next car could hear it. The fuel level has never been under 1/4 full. I got it from...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-15-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 43,675
Posted By Red3644

Don't replace idler pulleys right away...

because they come off easily and aren't always bad. I've done this on several cars with great results. Just remove the grease seal on the bearing with a small pick or just your fingernail. You'll...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-09-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,073
Posted By Red3644

Custom wrench...

Can you give us some hints about your custom wrench?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By Red3644

C4

He's got a '96 LT4. He was just logged in on my account. He just checked all the battery/ground connections. It's just very intermittant.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By Red3644

Engine stumble? Help.

Just after warmup, light turns green & car shudders pops and barely gets around corner. Tach is bouncing like ignition is shutting on & off. Clears out & goes OK. Done this a couple of times in the...
Forum: C5 General
02-25-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,788
Posted By Red3644

Scoops & Ducts

In down the street in Leon Valley with a white 99 FRC. I think the scoop and ducts are 99% looks, 1% functionality...and I like the looks and smooth simplicity of the FRCs. I would say leave it...
Forum: C5 General
02-19-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,696
Posted By Red3644

Learned this by accident. I don't pressure wash...

Learned this by accident. I don't pressure wash my engine but one time I was pressure washing the frame and suspension area next to the engine on my FRC right after I got it. When I was finished I...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-18-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,449
Posted By Red3644

Pull and check out the engine, trans &...

Pull and check out the engine, trans & diff...anything that will hold water. Give it a try at least and then decide on your course. What the hell, don't surrender before you even get a shot off.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By Red3644

Thanks, I couldn't get to the parts list here at...

Thanks, I couldn't get to the parts list here at work. Just wanted to double check that it wasn't some unique size. I miked the bolt last night with the same results as you. I got 1.75 on the pitch...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By Red3644

Confirm Bolt Size

Is the bolt that mounts the top of the shoulder harness a 12mm 1.75
size. Stuck at work now :ack: and can't research too much and can't find in the archives. I found references to the Torx size...
Forum: C5 General
01-21-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 55,939
Posted By Red3644

Anything that looks like the car fell into a vat...

Anything that looks like the car fell into a vat of chrome and billet parts, especially the billet tail light thingies...........and Lambo doors! :)
Forum: C5 General
10-22-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 69,277
Posted By Red3644

They should really be called Civic doors as there...

They should really be called Civic doors as there are alot more Hondas with them than Lambos. Still working on that kit to make real Lambo doors open out.
Forum: C5 General
10-02-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,146
Posted By Red3644

A couple of friends with Lambos have asked me to...

A couple of friends with Lambos have asked me to design a hinge kit to make their doors open out like a Vette or Civic. :D
Forum: C5 General
09-23-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,305
Posted By Red3644

Jake

As just a logo I like it as it's simple and memorable. What connection you can make between a Corvette and a skull is pretty weak...more trendy than anything else. The "Take No Prisoners" idea is...
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,121
Posted By Red3644

They would look good with some big whitewalls!...

They would look good with some big whitewalls! :cool:
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By Red3644

I think you seeing a combination of extra...

I think you seeing a combination of extra traction and added rotational mass in your reduced tire spin. That is alot of extra weight. I don't know how you use your car but that could also show up...
Forum: C5 General
09-10-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,226
Posted By Red3644

Squeaks

I washed mine the other day. I have a '99 hardtop with all the original
pulleys, idlers and belts. I didn't think about it at the time but I know I got the pulleys and belts wetter than I needed...
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