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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-16-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By Skruffy

Additional Universal Info

Additional Universal Joint R&D...

1)...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-tech-performance/3028308-1985-rear-hub-and-u-joint-replacement-2.html

2)....

http://tinyurl.com/ky2b5tk
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-11-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,491
Posted By Skruffy

Spicer Part Numbers and Additional Operational Info. for this repair

After roughly 15 seasons or so, the grease-able U-joints
in the rear axle of my ZR-2, 523 C.I.D.,ZF-6, '85 C-4
chassis finally need to be replaced because one of them,
the outboard passenger side,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-27-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,204
Posted By Skruffy

Rear Axle U-Joints Preliminary Diagnosis.

The rotating noise the loose axle nut caused was
rather like, and for lack of better descriptives....

"Scritch", "Scritch", "Scritch"...(fast jogging pace,
downslope coast, engine off) with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-27-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,204
Posted By Skruffy

Rear Axle U-Joints Preliminary Diagnosis.

Update:

Before you go to all the effort of removing your
Rear axle half shafts for universal joint replacement,
or rear wheel bearing replacement, try this basic 15
minute per side utility...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,204
Posted By Skruffy

C-4 Universal Joints, Rear Axle, Driveshaft.

From: www.dennysdriveshalf.com

Everything you need to rebuild your existing 1984-1996 Corvette 1310 series
Aluminum Main Driveshaft and 1350 series Aluminum Half Shafts. Will fit original ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,204
Posted By Skruffy

Rear Axle U-Joints

Currently preparing to undertake this operation and wondering
if anyone can add the Spicer Part Numbers for the 4 U-Joints.

Considering that the most likely stock based service will
specify the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-17-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By Skruffy

Trans/Clutch Notes

Not exactly sure how this all could apply to you because
my setup is so far from stock, but the point is that the
reason your trans is needing to be replaced is not elaborated
on and to be fair...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-10-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

Distance Driven

Total distance driven with "new" 523 C.I.D. is somewhere
around 3000 miles with maximum single trip legs of about
5 hours, and as indicated in text with latest pic post,
weekend trips with total...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

C-4.ZR-2.523.cid.zf-6

New pic posted in this album.

http://alturl.com/n9zch

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

523 C.I.D., ZF-6, C-4, ZR-2 Conversion.

For those interested...

Posted couple more current pic's in this album.

http://alturl.com/n9zch
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-29-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

Video's

Sorry for delay in reply to this...

No vids yet at this point, however once I've got all the inner front liners, rocker panels, trim etc. all back on, we'll definitely put something up.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

Torque strap

We actually deleted a planned torque strap because we are exceeding the chassis capability to some undetermined degree, so we decided we should not shock the chassis with any excessive jolts of force...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

Thanks for all your kind words Mike. I tried...

Thanks for all your kind words Mike.

I tried to load these up but I have not figured out the 3rd party pic. host thing nailed yet, so I thought I'd get them in there with the link, not sure why...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

ZR-2 Motor Mounts

Bill @ ZF-Doc has a great, simple technique for making super high Horse Power motor mounts.

Firstly you may recall that the early C-4's used the old style, laminated, rubber suspended, sandwhich...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

We did a lot of homework on the clutch, because I...

We did a lot of homework on the clutch, because I had just assumed that it was going to be a Centerforce unit, but our Chief Engineer is an actual Professional Design Engineer who creates High speed...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

ZR-2 Alive, Runs and Drives!

Sure hope this works!

Link to ZR-2 523 C.I.D. / ZF-6 pic.s
I'll do more when I can...

http://alturl.com/n9zch
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Skruffy

Lets get specific then...

Thanks for the replies!

I realize this is not all that common a problem, but for the sake of the current and any future R&D, reference, and usefulness regarding spilled battery acid for anyone...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Skruffy

Battery Acid Puked, Residue removal, Corrective Process

Greetings to all...

Battery puked acid from side closest to firewall, outboard end.

It ran down to tray, then down the side of frame.

When I found it, it had turned into a white residue and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-16-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

ZR-2 Alive, Runs and Drives!

For any interested...

523 C.I.D. (Mk V 502 X 90 thou over), ZF-6 combo working quite well.

Multiple teething problems, mostly associated with
cooling, but we seem to have it under control...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-20-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

I can get you "ZR-2" die cut decals that are 3...

I can get you "ZR-2" die cut decals that are 3 laminations thick of 3M very high quality commercial UV resistant outdoor vinyl. I can send you a photo of what these look like on the tail of my car....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

We chose the 288HR cam because it has a 110 lobe...

We chose the 288HR cam because it has a 110 lobe sep which will have a narrower torque band, and at lower rpm, but with the ZF-6 it should be easy to keep it in the peak zone.

Also, by the Comp...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 39,260
Posted By Skruffy

C-4 Big Block Update

There is finally light at the end of the tunnel on my project. The Bow Tie 523 C.I.D. is almost complete and with any luck, the financial sky will not totally collapse before I can get it together....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Skruffy

BBC Pan Mods

Thanks for your reply.

Those Mk IV pans do not have the lower sump length that would need a vertical, lateral baffle to prevent oil from surging forward under heavy braking. They do have the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Skruffy

Big Block Oil Pan Mods

We are fabing up a pan for a 523 C.I.D. Mk V install in my '85 C-4. This engine is a replacement for the Mk IV 468 I had in it before. It is a light duty track day, autocross application. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By Skruffy

Oil Pan Mods Big Block

We are fabing up a pan for a 523 C.I.D. Mk V install in my '85 C-4. This engine is a replacement for the Mk IV 468 I had in it before. It is a light duty track day, autocross application. The...
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