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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-23-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By MarkLT1

Looking at what things would cost, that may not...

Looking at what things would cost, that may not be far from the truth. I figure I can comfortably put $5500 into the car (would be willing to go a little bit above that for a 383, but not enough to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-23-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By MarkLT1

I think the LS swap would be a bit out of price...

I think the LS swap would be a bit out of price range for me unfortunately.

The SSBC brakes look pretty nice. That being said, to do fronts and rears looks like it would be quite pricey. It may...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-23-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By MarkLT1

'92 Reboot (For real this time)

I have a '92. it sat unused for a very long time (some significant health and financial issues that made the use and upkeep of my fun car about 100 items down on the list), collected dust, and some...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-22-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,242
Posted By MarkLT1

Have you considered something like this for the...

Have you considered something like this for the repair? ;)

Evan's Lightning McQueen - YouTube
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

:rofl: I think you must be talking about...

:rofl: I think you must be talking about 96GS#007's engine, as mine is still literally covered in poo. Unless you and I have very different definitions of looking good! ;)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

Yup.. In fact I think it was an old post from you...

Yup.. In fact I think it was an old post from you a while back that informed me of it. It is great to see pictures of the engine out of the car, as I can picture what removing it entails.

For the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By MarkLT1

Thanks for the info! I rolled under and looked...

Thanks for the info! I rolled under and looked at the connection between the tranny and the motor, and see exactly what you're talking about (well, at least I see the dust shield, I'm sure it will...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By MarkLT1

A couple of '92 LT1 engine removal questions.

So, I've started the engine removal process. Did most of the easy stuff tonight (air intake tube, fuel rails, vacuum hoses, labeling connectors, etc..) and will be draining the coolant, and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-29-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

9. Engine removal Day 1. Well, tonight I...

9. Engine removal

Day 1.
Well, tonight I had an hour or so, and decided to begin the engine removal process. After removing the filter housing, and intake duct, I ended up taking off the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-28-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By MarkLT1

Unfortunately, in order to do remote start...

Unfortunately, in order to do remote start (Safely) on a manual, you need a remote start kit specifically designed for manual cars. I read through the installation guide for the kit you posted, and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-28-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By MarkLT1

We have a remote starter on our manual Subaru. ...

We have a remote starter on our manual Subaru. The way it works is, when you turn the key off, if the car is in neutral, it continues to run. If you hit any pedal, the car automatically shuts off,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

As to the lack of vermin protection.. yes.. it...

As to the lack of vermin protection.. yes.. it was a huge mistake. The car was intended to be in storage for 2-3 months. Unfortunately, some major health issues stretched that to several years. My...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,043
Posted By MarkLT1

Feel free. :cheers:

Feel free. :cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-28-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,043
Posted By MarkLT1

Not sure about your whining noise issue, but...

Not sure about your whining noise issue, but don't worry about the deer... The C4 is like a wedge, and just kind of takes their legs out, and flings them off. :D

(Funny Deer + C4 story time,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-27-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

7. Disconnect the battery Safety first.. as...

7. Disconnect the battery
Safety first.. as with all projects, disconnect that battery.. ;)

8. Get her up on jack stands
In prep for the engine removal, I put her up on jack stands. Got all...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-27-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By MarkLT1

Bringing my '92 back to life.

Intro
As some of you may have seen in C4 General, I finally got my '92 back after several years in "storage." Unfortunately, storage was exposed to the elements on my Sister/BIL's farm, and she did...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-26-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By MarkLT1

I've been having some similar thoughts. I think...

I've been having some similar thoughts. I think one way to do it inexpensively, and in a more permanent way would be to use something like a raspberry pi running Linux along with a small (say 7")...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-19-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,186
Posted By MarkLT1

Lets see, just a couple of things to get her back...

Lets see, just a couple of things to get her back to usable-

1. Replace alternator [DONE!]
2. Pull engine to repair/replace wiring harness.
3. Possibly wire in a Megasquirt 3 ECU
4. Completely...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-10-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,181
Posted By MarkLT1

Unfortunately, I am all too familiar with mouse...

Unfortunately, I am all too familiar with mouse feces (and am well informed of its possible health hazards). So I'll definitely be taking proper precautions (that being said, there doesn't appear to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,928
Posted By MarkLT1

Wow!! Lots of good info here. Thanks...

Wow!! Lots of good info here. Thanks LT401Vette,

Re: DIY assembly vs pre-built, I've done enough soldering (through hole and surface mount) to be perfectly happy buying a pre-built board.

Do...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By MarkLT1

Now I know this is a trap.. get the C4 guy...

Now I know this is a trap.. get the C4 guy talking off topic, and get his thread locked.. ;)

http://www.dobossy.com/monty_flying.jpg

And another fun one that made the rounds:...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By MarkLT1

:D That is a shot of my pup, Monty.. when I...

:D That is a shot of my pup, Monty.. when I first took that shot, and posted it in OT (back in 2005 or so) there was quite the photoshopping thread on the pic. Monty flying over various cities.....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By MarkLT1

Phew.. I was getting concerned about C6 owners...

Phew.. I was getting concerned about C6 owners being trapped in their cars as their 20-year-old alternators begin to die in the 2020s.. good to know my concerns were without merit :)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By MarkLT1

Random question about push-button doors.

Excuse the :crazy2: C4 owner question, but the other day, I had an issue where my C4 alternator's death meant I drained my battery. In otherwords, the car died in my driveway, with me in it, and had...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-08-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,181
Posted By MarkLT1

It does kind of look like that in the pictures,...

It does kind of look like that in the pictures, but it doesn't in person. All the mud looking stuff is tracked in mud from whatever was living in there (up close you can see the footprints, etc..),...
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