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Forum: C3 General
03-31-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 33,081
Posted By mandingo214

I'll be at La Mad if it is not raining.

I'll be at La Mad if it is not raining.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

Short answer is I am not sure, as the feed wire...

Short answer is I am not sure, as the feed wire comes from the fuse block. All the wiring is from Painless, so I assume it is correct. It is definitely switched with the ignition key.

Guess...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

Forgot to say I am getting 14V at the...

Forgot to say I am getting 14V at the distributor. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

Correct. I just pulled the valve cover to make...

Correct. I just pulled the valve cover to make sure I was on the compression and not the exhaust stroke. Also wanted to make sure all the valves were adjusted correctly.

After making my TDC...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

Understood. Thanks.

Understood. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

Thanks for all the great replies. I knew I could...

Thanks for all the great replies. I knew I could count on this group.

"there is no timing mark on the balancer ? or is there no timing tab bolted to the timing chain cover ? There is no timing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,439
Posted By mandingo214

SBC 350 not running smoothly

I have a supposedly rebuilt SBC 350 with an HEI and Holley carb that has to idle high to run, has an occasional miss, and a backfire (particularly on deceleration).

Rest of the story: My 15 year...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,087
Posted By mandingo214

We had to remove the radiator to get the shroud...

We had to remove the radiator to get the shroud out on my buddies '72. Messed up the radiator in the process.

I would keep going at it with the impact gun until it comes loose. It will save you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-18-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By mandingo214

The advice about checking the fuel pressure...

The advice about checking the fuel pressure regulator in this thread is a good "not throwing parts at it" approach on the fuel side:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-24-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,087
Posted By mandingo214

Glad to see that name showing up again.:flag:

Glad to see that name showing up again.:flag:
Forum: C3 General
04-24-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 693
Views: 33,081
Posted By mandingo214

I plan on being at La Mad on Saturday around...

I plan on being at La Mad on Saturday around 8:30. Sounds like we will have a good turn out.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By mandingo214

I have seen threads saying it is not too hard to...

I have seen threads saying it is not too hard to remove the radiator with the hood on. Did you remove the hood?
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 33,081
Posted By mandingo214

So who is going to CnC and who is going to LaMad?

So who is going to CnC and who is going to LaMad?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,445
Posted By mandingo214

What ECM/PCM Parameter Modifications for Performance

I am thinking about having the ECM on my '96 LT4 reprogrammed to have the cooling fans click on at 180 and 190. I just like the idea of the car running cooler in the Texas heat.

The local shops...
Forum: C3 General
03-30-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 33,081
Posted By mandingo214

Are the NTCFF guys showing to LaMad or doing the...

Are the NTCFF guys showing to LaMad or doing the Whitesboro to Granbury run tomorrow?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-29-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,535
Posted By mandingo214

The local shop came back with $200 to program new...

The local shop came back with $200 to program new fan trigger points, which I guess is towards the bottom of your range. If they had said $50, I would go in and have it done. $200 to change...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,901
Posted By mandingo214

Using your method of leaving the shock and spring...

Using your method of leaving the shock and spring in, do you have to compress the spring to get the nuts on the the new ball joints? I plan on doing upper and lower. Will also throw a chain in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-26-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,535
Posted By mandingo214

Thanks Radar502. Mine is an LT4. I read through...

Thanks Radar502. Mine is an LT4. I read through the Tune/Scan section, which is not much help for the OBDII cars.

There is a dyno tune place in McKinney, where I live, so I am going to see if...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,535
Posted By mandingo214

Reading this thread, and living in Dallas, I...

Reading this thread, and living in Dallas, I would also like my car to run below 200 in traffic. Once the fans click on, it never gets over 235, but I like the idea of it never getting above 200.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By mandingo214

Posted too late, but glad you got it fixed.

Posted too late, but glad you got it fixed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By mandingo214

If I am reading this right, the 12V in the white...

If I am reading this right, the 12V in the white wire is the problem.

Red should be hot, brown should be hot if yellow is hot (the switch is on), white should not be hot (ground), blue and green...
Forum: C3 General
03-24-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 693
Views: 33,081
Posted By mandingo214

I took the C4 up to the Van Alstyne car show, and...

I took the C4 up to the Van Alstyne car show, and saw two really nice C3s on the way. Got me excited, until I pull into the show lot and there are only 5 vehicles, one being the truck those guys...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,299
Posted By mandingo214

Fixed. My replacement IAC arrived in the mail...

Fixed. My replacement IAC arrived in the mail today, and has fixed the high idle. Now when I coast, the engine rpm drops to about 1000rpm, then to about 800rpm when stopped. Before it would only...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,153
Posted By mandingo214

Fixed. My replacement IAC arrived in the mail...

Fixed. My replacement IAC arrived in the mail today, and has fixed the high idle. Now when I coast, the engine rpm drops to about 1000rpm, then to about 800rpm when stopped. Before it would only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,545
Posted By mandingo214

Have you tried disconnecting the motor from the...

Have you tried disconnecting the motor from the wiper assembly and seeing if it works? Could be the wiper/door assembly is binding it up?
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