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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By Carpenter

Of course, I'm not certain.:nono: :o

Of course, I'm not certain.:nono: :o
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By Carpenter

Deck height is .017 to .024 as I understand it. ...

Deck height is .017 to .024 as I understand it. LT1 anyways.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,992
Posted By Carpenter

I've stolen it from a very cool guy on my local...

I've stolen it from a very cool guy on my local vette forum.:D

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-20-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,992
Posted By Carpenter

* One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic-inch Hemi...

* One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic-inch Hemi engine
makes more horsepower (8,000 HP) than the first 4 rows of cars at the Daytona 500.

* Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes
11.2...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-20-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,213
Posted By Carpenter

:iagree: Depending on the doghouse, of...

:iagree:

Depending on the doghouse, of course.;)



Cap/Rotor MAY be the way to go. But to ensure staying TOTALLY out of the Opti-Doghouse I'd personally go with the MSD vented unit.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-16-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Posted By Carpenter

I installed mine with raised to header...

I installed mine with raised to header flange......but only after I matched it to ensure a good spread. It made sense at the time.....and when someone like KC confirms that thinking......I'll stay...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-16-2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

Two months??? Try almost two years now.

Two months??? Try almost two years now.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

Oh....I should add...... Re-reading my first...

Oh....I should add......

Re-reading my first post I admit to being somewhat offensive. I intended to minimize the need for a chase set only from my personal perspective. Sorry it was so brash...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

I apologize to anyone who was offended by my...

I apologize to anyone who was offended by my earlier posts. I certainly didn't intend to be 'pushy' or anything.....it's just that I personally found success using a cheapo tap/die set. Building my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

"if one is CAREFUL" ..........means spending...

"if one is CAREFUL"

..........means spending more time BACKING OFF than going forward. Know what I mean? Takes time and takes feel.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

Well?.... For the average guy, the whole...

Well?....

For the average guy, the whole CONCEPT of thread cleaning before a build is 'strange'.

Fact is.....cleaning the threads, if one is CAREFUL, can be done effectively with an inexpensive...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

Whenever I chase a thread with a tap (of the...

Whenever I chase a thread with a tap (of the correct SIZE) I've NEVER gotten any metal 'filings' in the debris, unless the thread was buggered first.

Forget this nonsense of a Tap vs. a Chase. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Carpenter

CTS (coolant temp. sensor) In front, bottom of...

CTS (coolant temp. sensor)
In front, bottom of your water pump.
I am having the exact same symptoms.
Replaced my CTS and it didn't fix. Wiggled the connector and voila....runs perfect (until the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Carpenter

I've known TWO C4 owners that chose to go back to...

I've known TWO C4 owners that chose to go back to heavy as well,
so I never tried it myself. Stuck with my DM and spent $ on tuning.
Now my motor revs just FINE.:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Carpenter

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Carpenter

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 449
Posted By Carpenter

My machine shop machined mine. Works perfect. ...

My machine shop machined mine. Works perfect.

I keep hearing on here that it "can't" be done....and I warned the shop of that. But they did it anyways. 10,000 miles and it's still going strong....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-18-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,978
Posted By Carpenter

So what you're saying CFI......is I essentually...

So what you're saying CFI......is I essentually 'got lucky' with my guesswork?

I'm totally fine with THAT!:D

(btw....thank you much for the explaination.):thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-18-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,978
Posted By Carpenter

When I built my 383, I re-installed the old...

When I built my 383, I re-installed the old flywheel, having been told (wrongly) by the parts supplier that my LT1 is internally balanced, so my stock flywheel would apparently work. It, of course...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-18-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,978
Posted By Carpenter

They 'match balanced' your new flywjeel to your...

They 'match balanced' your new flywjeel to your old flywheel. Meaning both flywheels would now work on your externally balanced old engine.

Your new engine is internally balanced, needing a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-18-2007, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,978
Posted By Carpenter

You need a neutrally balanced flywheel and a...

You need a neutrally balanced flywheel and a stock 350 harmonic balancer.

Good luck.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-11-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,151
Posted By Carpenter

Yes, It IS indeed STRANGE they would do that. ...

Yes, It IS indeed STRANGE they would do that. NEVERLESS, they seem to do that ALOT! (And too many repair shops ~to my experience~ 'recommend' the GM Service shops able to properly diagnose our...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-27-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,173
Posted By Carpenter

Buy two sets of tap/die sets (Metric and...

Buy two sets of tap/die sets (Metric and Standard) for about $14.00 each from NAPA. They'll last you for years.....AND you'll find lots of other uses for them also.;)

Poor quality, sure....but...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By Carpenter

Can you explain please?

Can you explain please?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By Carpenter

New 383 Stroker Using 5W30(Mobile 1) I was...

New 383 Stroker Using 5W30(Mobile 1) I was concerned. Hot idle [200 degrees] showed only 7 -10 psi. (Off idle rpm showed maybe 25 +/-)

So I switched to 10W40. Now hot idle is 20 psi & off idle...
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