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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,754
Posted By Blownfuel1

A stock 400 block shouldn't as long as your heads...

A stock 400 block shouldn't as long as your heads and gaskets have steam holes in the correct places and proper cooling system maintenance is done, that's what cause most of the problems with most of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By Blownfuel1

I'm not familiar with the Permatex 2 part epoxy,...

I'm not familiar with the Permatex 2 part epoxy, but I would expect J B Weld to hold it, and it's probably the same type of stuff. What does the Permatex packaging say?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-11-2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By Blownfuel1

Slick 50 got slamed by Uncle Sam for misleading...

Slick 50 got slamed by Uncle Sam for misleading advertising. Not sure if there still in business. Didn't realize they were owned by Blue Corral, may be what happened to them as well. I was starting...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,696
Posted By Blownfuel1

One thing I didn't see mentioned here, have you...

One thing I didn't see mentioned here, have you gone back and checked the base timing setting? If it is off, the car "may" set the EST code, because the computer isn't seeing the correct timing. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,052
Posted By Blownfuel1

Seems kinda low, how are you driving it?

Seems kinda low, how are you driving it?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By Blownfuel1

Do you have a station selling E-85 nearby? It's...

Do you have a station selling E-85 nearby? It's notorious for cleaning all the varnish out of a fuel syetem! You could get a cheapy electric fuel pump at an auto parts store and recirculate it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 15,617
Posted By Blownfuel1

Jsup, it sounds like valvetrain noise/...

Jsup,

it sounds like valvetrain noise/ lifters that have drained down to me to. The are a couple of things I'm not clear on though, one is have you seen oil pumping out of the pushrod holes during...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-18-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,603
Posted By Blownfuel1

Bought my first @ 17 (a 1966 hardtop only...

Bought my first @ 17 (a 1966 hardtop only roadster), a 1968 Convertible @ 18), then I sold them both when I went boat drag racing for a couple of years, then I went completely stupid and bought a...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-06-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Blownfuel1

I'm interested if Brimis passes.

I'm interested if Brimis passes.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-12-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By Blownfuel1

Sounds like either one or more rockers are to...

Sounds like either one or more rockers are to tight (and hanging a valve open), or possibly a lifter collapsed and hasn't pumped back up yet. As messy as it is, adjusting the rockers with the engine...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-12-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By Blownfuel1

Might be the tach sensor, but check MSD's site /...

Might be the tach sensor, but check MSD's site / help line first. Lot's of GM products require MSD's Tach Filter for the Tach to work properly. If it worked fine before the 6al install, I'd look...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By Blownfuel1

Or just wait a little while, I've seen both parts...

Or just wait a little while, I've seen both parts of the manual for sale seperately on e-bay before.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-12-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By Blownfuel1

Yep, should be patched from the inside.

Yep, should be patched from the inside.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-12-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By Blownfuel1

I definitly agree about the Bosch plugs! Here is...

I definitly agree about the Bosch plugs! Here is what I found after I pulled the plugs out of my newly purchased '87 Vette project. I had a blown head gasket on my Vette when I got it, so I finally...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-11-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By Blownfuel1

So do all of you have a reverse Torx looking bolt...

So do all of you have a reverse Torx looking bolt holding the bracket that goes between the alternator and the air pump to the alternator? And if so, how did you get it off?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-11-2007, 12:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,147
Posted By Blownfuel1

Doesn't your car's prop rod have a little spring...

Doesn't your car's prop rod have a little spring loaded lock button? And if so, how tight is the spring tension on that button? Mine's pretty hard to push in, it's never fallen on me.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-10-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,790
Posted By Blownfuel1

You could also just pick up a vert body and do a...

You could also just pick up a vert body and do a body swap, couldn't you? There was one available on Craigslist in San Diego recently for $2700. complete! I even thought about it for a min., then...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-09-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By Blownfuel1

Yep, I agree too! I don't care what the Head...

Yep, I agree too! I don't care what the Head Gasket manufacture says (are you listening Mr. Felpro? ;-) ), I ALWAYS go back and retorque after a few heat cycles. Haven't had many failures (actually,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-09-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,658
Posted By Blownfuel1

I haven't looked at these heads, but I'm going to...

I haven't looked at these heads, but I'm going to aSSume they have bigger valves, upgraded springs, etc... Brodix isn't really at fault, they have to build a head for alot of different combo's. It...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-09-2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,364
Posted By Blownfuel1

Yep, you should have it line bored any time you...

Yep, you should have it line bored any time you change caps, or if you mess up the order of the caps (ie. forget to number them.).
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By Blownfuel1

It should, unless the valves bent SO slightly...

It should, unless the valves bent SO slightly that it can still seal the combustion chamber when closed (highly unlikely). If you have a comp. checker with the two piece hose, you can use the lower...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Blownfuel1

I would call Accell directly first. Their part of...

I would call Accell directly first. Their part of Mr. Gasket, which was bought by Prestolite Performance (whoever they are, I'd never heard of them prior to this), so I can't guarantee this contact...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By Blownfuel1

I see your point, Rick. It would suck to get a...

I see your point, Rick. It would suck to get a shaving caught in the threads your cutting and mess them up too. That's why I suggested cleaning and regreasing the tap often (I was thinking like every...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By Blownfuel1

Also, get a can of Anti-seize while your at the...

Also, get a can of Anti-seize while your at the auto parts store, and put it on the plugs when you reinstall them. I recommend the bigger one...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By Blownfuel1

They make a tool just for tapping (Well, chasing...

They make a tool just for tapping (Well, chasing actually) see here: http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648422&CategoryCode=3482

I never used this one, but...
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