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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-19-2002, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Stratocaster

Vibration

I commonly see posts from folks on trying to locate the source of vibrations. I had an issue with my '95 over the past six months that was a result of several things, not one in particular and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-11-2001, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Stratocaster

Transgo Install after 250 miles, No 4th Gear

Installed the Transgo about 250 miles back. Everything was in order after the install, all shifts seemed to be firm and quick.. Didnt jump all over it either as I had the Tranny rebuilt at the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 02:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 947
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Tranny = Kaboom (CoolVette86)

Another good link...
http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~dewang/auto.htm
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 95 with driveline vibration(s)? (bogus)

I had a elusive vibration I couldnt find forever.. Especially cause I had looked it over recently...

Turned out to be a bad rotor. I had it turned, assumed it was true and reinstalled it.. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 01:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,010
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 95 Muffler suggestions (vms4evr)

Sorry, not sure which model. I selected the mirror stainless finish with 3" plumbing (to slide just over the 2 3/4" exhaust).. The shape of the mufflers are good too. They tuck neatly under the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: hooker headers ??? (YellowC4)

Headers tend to be at least midway into the order of mods as the HP/$ is kinda low unless it is a warranted mod... I would do top end mods before headers.. Headers only produce when youve got...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 947
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Tranny = Kaboom (Glock'94)

2/3 & 3/4 clutch packs.... so common. I researched this pretty hard recently with my 4L60E failure. Check out these links for some good info on 700R4s and 4L60Es... '
http://www.levelten.com/...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-02-2001, 01:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,000
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: piece of poopie exide battery... what's a good one? (Don Martin)

I run underdriven pulleys (Crank and Alt). Lots of stop and go driving in Dallas heat up until last Feb when I moved to FLA... Not as hot here. But have 2.5 years on the DieHard Gold and still...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2001, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,010
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 95 Muffler suggestions (vms4evr)

I use a Long tube headers straight into the stock resonator. Mufflers are magnaflows.. It is a very tough sounding arrangment. I am very pleased with its performance as well. Orginally stock...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2001, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 1300 h.p. twin turbo '89 Vette in Jan '01 Popular HotRodding (Glock'94)

Totally facinating... Changes my perspective.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2001, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Dyno Calibration for Rear End Ratios (black bart)

Ah,,,

light illuminates... Graphed against engine RPMs.............. doh.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2001, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,010
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 95 Muffler suggestions (My 95)

'95 has good base plumbing... 2 3/4" which is plenty big... No need to do the whole cat back thing unless you just have to have that pro mandrel bent look. If you plan to eventually get to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2001, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By Stratocaster

Dyno Calibration for Rear End Ratios

Question for you is, if a chassis dyno is measuring RWTQ and RWHP, why does it need to be calibrated for whatever gear ratio you are running?

Sure, to get to crank TQ & HP, I see the need.. But...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2001, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Need help.. have cam change questions.. (Nathan Plemons)

I had a tight fit with the puller I was using.. I ended up unbolting the motor mounts and pulling the engine up a couple inches, just enough to allow the puller to do its thing.. Using a jack...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-25-2001, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: I need tranny help please!!( long sorry)0 (Bob86ZZ4)

check out Level 10's web site and article about beefing up the 700R4/4L60E....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-24-2001, 01:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 921
Posted By Stratocaster

Think my new water pump is going out already. What's the most RELIABLE one to buy? (Stratocaster)

or however the heck you spell that thing.....

has got to be the most frequently mis-spelled mod out there....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-24-2001, 12:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 921
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Think my new water pump is going out already. What's the most RELIABLE one to buy? (95autoLT1)

The one mod I wish I had done in the beginning..

Im usually not one to tell people what to do with their cars. but I have to say this....

Parasitic drain sucks, HP is cool!!!! pun...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2001, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Trying a New MAF Mod (War Machine)

I'm not a fluids specialist but am familiar with the science.

I am guessing creating a screen just for the area of the sensor wires will cause inaccurate readings, possibly even more so than with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2001, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 4L60E Tranny Life (Glock'94)

Glock94, sorry.. You are seeing what I am....


Also, another good piece of reference material on 700R4/4L60E is at....
http://home.twcny.rr.com/mcss/drivetrain.html
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-22-2001, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: 4L60E Tranny Life (Glock'94)

Thanks for your replies everyone.....

After more research I have the following article to post.... http://www.levelten.com/pdf/hi_tech.pdf

Some good info in that article.... describes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2001, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Got a shaking in the front end... (BobMachus)

Check for excessive rotor runout... I chased a prob on my car for many moons as I didnt suspect the rotor cause it was turned recently. but they did a cocked job. you would think a rotor only...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2001, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,164
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: Header Comparison; (ezmoney92)

With the LT1 engine, typical peak RPM for many is at 6500... you need as long of a header design as you can fit in the C4... Study up on your header design theory. It will help you make the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2001, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By Stratocaster

4L60E Tranny Life

Just wanted to get some responses from you all on your experiences..

The other night I finally fixed my elusive vibration problem..... Turned out to be a warped rotor (didnt suspect it cause...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-08-2001, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By Stratocaster

Re: HELP!Hot Cam instal>Do I need a beefier timing chain for my 93only ones

93 used an Optispark, didnt it?

You should be able to drop in the LT4 roller timing chain and gear set. I got mine from Lambart Buick in Ohio. I forget the exact price but I know it was roughly...
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