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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,332
Posted By engle1147

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-06-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,565
Posted By engle1147

:yesnod: weak alternator will cause issues such...

:yesnod: weak alternator will cause issues such as these.
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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 26,188
Posted By engle1147

keeping things simple: mal-adjusted brake pedal...

keeping things simple: mal-adjusted brake pedal switch will keep the OD from kicking in.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-03-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By engle1147

:iagree: sounds like a problem with the T stat...

:iagree: sounds like a problem with the T stat stuck open or its gasket/water neck/ installation. Additionally you could ask the guy if he drilled in the T stat body at all...how many and how big the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By engle1147

http://www.amazon.com/Corvette-Central-1978-1989-D...

http://www.amazon.com/Corvette-Central-1978-1989-Dash-Speaker/dp/B0034EC23W

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By engle1147

[/QUOTE] correct. the 84 odometer is year...

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correct. the 84 odometer is year specific (an '84 will not work on an '85 and vise versa) early odometers had a 2 wire setup where as the years that followed had a 3 wire setup. so the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By engle1147

Sorry to hear about the trouble. They do sell a...

Sorry to hear about the trouble.
They do sell a "MAF Cleaner" spray...brake clean is a little too harsh + it eats plastic on contact if you didn't know already.

have you checked for stored...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By engle1147

:iagree: "Mequire's Cleaner Wax" & an electric...

:iagree:
"Mequire's Cleaner Wax" & an electric buffer have produced some of the best -no gimmick - long lasting results I've seen to date.

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-27-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By engle1147

If your blowing fusible links it should be pretty...

If your blowing fusible links it should be pretty easy to narrow down your search for the problem.

U can get good used headlight modules for ~ $50.

U may want to jumper 12v straight to the bulb...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-31-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,251
Posted By engle1147

Cool:cool: Spend those extra bucks you saved on a...

Cool:cool: Spend those extra bucks you saved on a set of long tube headers/exhaust to really free up some HP out of that stock choked setup.

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By engle1147

The weather is oustanding here in Tampa. The...

The weather is oustanding here in Tampa. The Clearwater area is always fun - currently it is filled with sunburned and inebriated spring breakers.

Correct - your looking for ~ +12 volts (DC) when...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By engle1147

Remove the plastic casing/housing to get to the...

Remove the plastic casing/housing to get to the old coil and then try the repair again or order your replacement at that time.

Cases removed for coil cleaning:...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By engle1147

Sounds like a nice low mileage car. When is the...

Sounds like a nice low mileage car. When is the last time you got the starter to actually "crank"?

For now, lets assume the car's alarm/remote start is all correct.

The noise your most likely...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By engle1147

If you haven't already, run a heavy duty ground...

If you haven't already, run a heavy duty ground cable from the battery directly to the engine....just like a stock setup.
Connect a set of heavy duty jumper cables from the battery (-) directly to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
Posted By engle1147

Not normal! I'm sorry to tell you that if a...

Not normal!
I'm sorry to tell you that if a gear set is not setup properly the very first time, before initial break-in is done, it will never be correct/right after that. If what you've posted is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,975
Posted By engle1147

Sounds like your cold start injector works. ...

Sounds like your cold start injector works.

:iagree: seems like a fuel delivery problem but sounds more like a distributor related issue is causing it. Check for injector pulses @ the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-12-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,507
Posted By engle1147

What is the coolant temp @ when you start the...

What is the coolant temp @ when you start the engine and the problem happens?
Is the CTS sensor funtioning properly?
What type and size are your current fuel injectors?
What is the fuel rail...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-12-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,305
Posted By engle1147

These guys below sell low tension gapless...

These guys below sell low tension gapless stuff....check out size/application seach functions as well.

http://www.totalseal.com/

Kubs:
Since this is your "first" take your time and do your...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-12-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,305
Posted By engle1147

Consult your piston's manufacturer for...

Consult your piston's manufacturer for recommended gaps for your piston type. Since this is a full time "race car" you might even consider using low-tension...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,785
Posted By engle1147

Unless you go back to the stock diameter crank...

Unless you go back to the stock diameter crank pulley/balancer you may have to get creative. The following solutions may be a bit of a guess/gamble if you suck a math, like I do, but still these may...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-06-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By engle1147

That is the wrong box for that intake you've got...

That is the wrong box for that intake you've got pictured.

3861 is for pre 1985 cars w/o EGR
3860 is post 1985 with EGR

Your intake pictured is a 3860 since it has the EGR port in it....and it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-06-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,196
Posted By engle1147

If your DIY adjustments are "off" you can kill a...

If your DIY adjustments are "off" you can kill a set of tires in just a few miles. Tires ain't cheap....and your friends may get pissed.

If you know what your doing and the car is/has settled you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-06-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,158
Posted By engle1147

Have you checked for stored "trouble codes" yet? ...

Have you checked for stored "trouble codes" yet?

:iagree: there are many things to check before throwing parts at it.

To me, from your description, it sounds like a MAF/fueling related issue....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-23-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,500
Posted By engle1147

Couple $ more but still on inexpensive side for...

Couple $ more but still on inexpensive side for what it is. A set of Brodix with identical specs but will lift the full .525 you listed in the first post. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-23-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By engle1147

:iagree: This would be the most likely failure...

:iagree:
This would be the most likely failure point. I bet the bulb and or the socket's wiring is a dead short to ground.
Don't forget to check your blinker fluid level while you have it all...
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