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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-26-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 904
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

On my 86 I replaced the "Y" pipe with a steel "Y"...

On my 86 I replaced the "Y" pipe with a steel "Y" pipe with no pre-cats. Installed a free flow catco cat with a magnaflow cat back system. That combination really opened up that 350 motor. The sound...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-28-2021, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Need help please with 86 air pump delete

My air pump went out and can not fine a replacement. Tried all auto parts stores, all after market corvette sites, ebay no air pump. I am buying a air pump elimination kit. I need help with deleting...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

86 grounds

Thank you Cliff. This is just what I needed. Again Thank You:salute:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Need Help with Electrical Grounds

I have been having electrical problems with my 86. I would like to be sure all the grounds are clean and tightly connected. I need help finding all the locations of the grounds.

Thanks:flag:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,451
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

There are a lot of places that sell ZR-1 wheels....

There are a lot of places that sell ZR-1 wheels. Google ZR-1 wheels for sale. They will run around $250ea. I have chrome ZR-1 wheels on my 86. They are 9.5in wheel. I put sumitomo HTZII 245x40x17....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-02-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Help Please with Error Code 36

1986 Coupe ( All stock)

I have been fighting an error code 36 ( MAF sensor burn off relay) for over a month. I have replaced the MAF sensor twice. I have replaced the burn off relay and the power...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-02-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,877
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Error Code 36

1986 Coupe ( All stock)

I have been fighting an error code 36 ( MAF sensor burn off relay) for over a month. I have replaced the MAF sensor twice. I have replaced the burn off relay and the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,280
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I bought a Actron Model CP9001 for less than...

I bought a Actron Model CP9001 for less than $50. Comes with a code book. Works great on my 86. I think I bought it on Ebay.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-13-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I put in a manual fan switch on my 86 several...

I put in a manual fan switch on my 86 several years ago. I have no problems at all. I can turn on my fan any time I want.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Thank You. I will check them out.

Thank You. I will check them out.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Need Help on my 86

I have a code 36, Mass Air Flow Burn Off Relay, My question is are the Burn Off Relay and the Power Relay the same Relay. Eckler's has them as the same relay. Corvette Central has them as different...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-03-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,252
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I changed my 86 last year from R12 to R134. The...

I changed my 86 last year from R12 to R134. The only thing I did was vacuum it down at around 15 lbs for about 30 min. Then charges it with R134. I did not change one thing on the A/C unit. It blows...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-16-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,051
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I have been running Sumitomos 275x40x17 since...

I have been running Sumitomos 275x40x17 since June 07 and have had zero problems. $110 each. I don't see a problem.:flag:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-12-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,841
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I have a red 86 with chrome ZR1 wheels with...

I have a red 86 with chrome ZR1 wheels with magnesium calipers. What I did is use Mother's Mag and aluminum polish. They really polished up nice and looks great. I am not a big fan of painted...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-25-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,047
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-01-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I have order the air dam set from Eckler's in the...

I have order the air dam set from Eckler's in the past and have never had a problem on my 86. I have been told that Eckler's, Corvette Central and Mid America get them from the same supplier.:flag:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-11-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I bought a new modified air box from Eckler's but...

I bought a new modified air box from Eckler's but a lot of guys modify their box. It's up to you.:flag:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-04-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,758
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-12-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,986
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

86 Coupe z51 4+3 Magnaflow cat back system with...

86 Coupe z51 4+3
Magnaflow cat back system with steel y- pipe with out cats
lots of chrome in engine bay
milano red paint job
17x9.5 chrome zr1 wheels :flag:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-19-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,779
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I had my 86 painted three years ago and I thought...

I had my 86 painted three years ago and I thought about having the molding painted. Because I painted mine Milano Red and the car was so red I reinstalled new black molding so it would break up the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-03-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,225
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I had my 86 done about five years ago along with...

I had my 86 done about five years ago along with the side windows. It makes a difference in the summer. Plus I installed sun screen on the top. Bid big difference. Yes, you better get someone that...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-13-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I am going. I was there last year, sure hope...

I am going. I was there last year, sure hope weather is better this year.:flag:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-03-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,811
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Yes I have the y pipe with no pre-cats. I bought...

Yes I have the y pipe with no pre-cats. I bought it from Ecklers but no cat came with the y pipe. I bought a catco cat and magaflow cat back system boy did that make a difference in performance and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-22-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

I have an 86 Z51 and I put 17x9.5 rims and they...

I have an 86 Z51 and I put 17x9.5 rims and they were 38mm off set. I am sure the one you have are for later C4's.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-25-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By ThomasRetUSN

Nice Looking, I have an 86 and I have replaced...

Nice Looking, I have an 86 and I have replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor.It's not hard. Check your cap to see if it is clamp down or screw down cap. My 86 is screw down. I bought my MSD wires,...
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