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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-05-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 821
Posted By tempest

:iagree: i just got through changing mine last...

:iagree: i just got through changing mine last weekend. Wires from Summit, and plugs from NAPA.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-04-2006, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By tempest

the oil type (viscosity) should depend on the...

the oil type (viscosity) should depend on the outdoor temps the car will experience. IMHO unless you see less than 0 deg F, use 10W30 as explained in the manual. don't forget the filter (Delco...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-24-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By tempest

if it's a quiet whining sound, then it should be...

if it's a quiet whining sound, then it should be normal. it's been doing it on my 92 since i got it. the ZF trans on our 92's are notoriously noisy.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 438
Posted By tempest

yes. all parts i've bought from them are stock...

yes. all parts i've bought from them are stock parts.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-30-2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,119
Posted By tempest

there should be an option sticker in your center...

there should be an option sticker in your center console. look for JL9 or J55.



:iagree:

another reason for drilled rotors on race cars is also for weight reduction
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-28-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By tempest

if you're talking about the thing mounted on the...

if you're talking about the thing mounted on the firewall, just above the driver's side valve cover, it's probably the wiper motor.

congrats on the new garage. :cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By tempest

there was a post a while ago that mentioned that...

there was a post a while ago that mentioned that our early LT-1's had a lot of valve noise.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=871080&forum_id=48&arch=1

there was also a post that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By tempest

:cool: make sure you get a couple of thick...

:cool:

make sure you get a couple of thick washers for the lower rear mounts. the QA1s have a narrow mount and the nut will not go far enough to tighten on the mount. use the washers to fill in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-16-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By tempest

:yesnod: if you call QA-1 they can give you the...

:yesnod: if you call QA-1 they can give you the contact number for an authorized service center near you. they can revalve the shocks, in addition to regular R&R. i think QA-1 told me that they do...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By tempest

here's a thread i started a while back. ...

here's a thread i started a while back.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1006656&highlight=koni&forum_id=48&arch=1

search in the archives, there's much more...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By tempest

i got my QA1's last year for street and auto-X...

i got my QA1's last year for street and auto-X and i'm pretty happy with my decision. took me weeks to decide between these and the Koni's and went with the QA1's since i adjust the rears at every...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-08-2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,781
Posted By tempest

my first year with the JL9 brakes was pretty...

my first year with the JL9 brakes was pretty frightening. i could never get enough braking to activate ABS in the dry. second year i changed pads and completely flushed the system with new brake...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-28-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,912
Posted By tempest

one more thing, i dabbed black RTV (not the Right...

one more thing, i dabbed black RTV (not the Right Stuff - too tenacious) on the threads of the intake manifold bolts before installing. the bolt holes (forgot if it is all or some) are drilled...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-27-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,912
Posted By tempest

my use of a sealer on the gaskets goes against...

my use of a sealer on the gaskets goes against what the manual, and what everyone has advised me. the only theory i have regarding the cause of my problem is that my head or intake surfaces are...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-25-2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 583
Posted By tempest

figure out where the heck my brand new new clutch...

figure out where the heck my brand new new clutch hydraulics are leaking...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,912
Posted By tempest

i used gentle taps with a center punch myself. ...

i used gentle taps with a center punch myself.

many people have installed the gaskets "dry" (no RTV), but i used a thin smear of black RTV around the ports. without the RTV i could never get a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-25-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By tempest

on the Blizzak's vs the Dunlops, i've found that...

on the Blizzak's vs the Dunlops, i've found that the both are very competent in snow, but the Blizzaks have a much softer compound and do better on ice. the flip side is that they wear quicker on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-25-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By tempest

my normal tire size is 275/40/17. i called Tire...

my normal tire size is 275/40/17. i called Tire Rack and they showed me that the Dunlops in 255/45/17 are mountable on my 9.5 inch rims, with a minute difference in diameter.

i have GS-D3's for...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-25-2005, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,890
Posted By tempest

here's what i did: - starve engine by...

here's what i did:

- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-22-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By tempest

i just put on my Dunlop Winter Sport M3's this...

i just put on my Dunlop Winter Sport M3's this weekend. i've driven with these for two winters up to 4" of snow with no problem. above 6" gets a little hairy, but it sure is fun.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-11-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,863
Posted By tempest

i've used Fel-pro intake manifold gaskets and i...

i've used Fel-pro intake manifold gaskets and i also vouch for them. i did need to use a thin film of black RTV around the ports, however, despite some suggestions that the gaskets be installed dry.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-09-2005, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By tempest

nice! thanks for the info!

nice! thanks for the info!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By tempest

i have a 92, but the following should apply for...

i have a 92, but the following should apply for your 94. this is some info i provided to a forum member a while back.

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First get a 2-3 inch length of wire to short out some...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By tempest

i bought mine late last year and the guarantee...

i bought mine late last year and the guarantee was 2 years. the regular PFC carbon metallics i bought 2 years ago had a a lifetime warranty.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By tempest

:iagree: i've noticed that my PF-Z's grab MUCH...

:iagree: i've noticed that my PF-Z's grab MUCH better when they're hot, just about the point where you can smell them.
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