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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-16-2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By ex-gold87

I did sell the twin set-up to Bill. I also sold...

I did sell the twin set-up to Bill. I also sold the stock internals block and bought the 409. Was in process of putting single 88mm on the new motor. Just ran out of time and a place to work on it.
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-15-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 327
Posted By ex-gold87

87 Model with turbo motor & 4L80E trans

I have been trying to find time to finish my car for quite some time but have given up. Just married, starting family, no time, need larger house, you know the drill. So its time to sell everything....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By ex-gold87

Di-vette, car looks great, how does it run?

Di-vette, car looks great, how does it run?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By ex-gold87

Sorry to say getting out,Turbovette for sale

I have been trying to find time to finish my car for quite some time but have given up. Just married, starting family, no time, need larger house, you know the drill. So its time to sell everything....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 694
Posted By ex-gold87

My exhaust was already custom but we did have to...

My exhaust was already custom but we did have to modify it a little to clear the 4L80E.

Everyone told me that I would loose upward of 40 hp. when I put the 4L80E in my car, not to mention the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-30-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 694
Posted By ex-gold87

I put a 4L80E in my car several years back and...

I put a 4L80E in my car several years back and love it. Using the TCI controller and it is nice, adjust all shift points at WOT at any rpm given. Torque converter lock up at any mph. Using a Precison...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-26-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By ex-gold87

That looks nice. Twinturbovette.net

That looks nice.

Twinturbovette.net
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-26-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By ex-gold87

That set up with a SuperRam and nice heads would...

That set up with a SuperRam and nice heads would make a lot of power. The TPI made gobs of torque. Those #s were on 20 psi. at the dyno.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-26-2005, 06:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,482
Posted By ex-gold87

C&S Performance in La. He finished 6th in the...

C&S Performance in La. He finished 6th in the pump gas drags with a 388 c.i.d. Chevy motor in a Mustang. We went up to Memphis to hang out with him at the race.

He really knows his stuff, glad I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-25-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,482
Posted By ex-gold87

I am working on a new project. 409 cid 8:3:1 Dart...

I am working on a new project. 409 cid 8:3:1 Dart Little M block with Dart Pro 1 heads.
Liquid to air intercooler in the passenger dash.
Dual nozzle methanol kit.

I really need to make a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By ex-gold87

Don't use a broom handle, hood will fall on head...

Don't use a broom handle, hood will fall on head and it hurts.

Sad to say I had it happen to me.

Twinturbovette.net
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By ex-gold87

My twin set-up used to smoke bad when I first...

My twin set-up used to smoke bad when I first cranked it up cold. My oil pressure gauge only went to 80 so it was pegged for a few minutes. Took about 10 minutes to burn the oil off in the downpipes....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-10-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By ex-gold87

LOL ,I remember the good ole days.

LOL ,I remember the good ole days.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-10-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By ex-gold87

I have had it happen twice on the same car. 383...

I have had it happen twice on the same car. 383 with blower on it.

Car quit on side of the road, tried to re-start it, smelt gas fumes so I popped the hood. Plenum was full of gas to the point it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-21-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,404
Posted By ex-gold87

If the pistons will take it I think it will stay...

If the pistons will take it I think it will stay together. The bottom end is fine, I made 620hp. on the dyno with stock crank and rods. Take some video just in case though.

Twinturbovette.net
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-21-2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By ex-gold87

I did have to bend the sender rod a little to get...

I did have to bend the sender rod a little to get it in there. I think the panel was in bottom of the tank, it has been years sence I put them in.

I bought an electrical bulkhead fitting ( water...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By ex-gold87

I have 2- 255 Walbro pumps in my tank, sorry I...

I have 2- 255 Walbro pumps in my tank, sorry I don't have any pictures of them.
I did order the double pumper Y block from ATR. They sell Turbo Buick parts. I took stainless tie wire and tied...
Forum: Drag Racing
04-16-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 858
Posted By ex-gold87

I saw that car in Huntsville Al. a few weeks ago...

I saw that car in Huntsville Al. a few weeks ago at a race, didn't leave quite like that.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By ex-gold87

What's the 2 cents for? Hate to hear about bad...

What's the 2 cents for? Hate to hear about bad luck.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-07-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 870
Posted By ex-gold87

Congrats on the progress, looks great. Wish I had...

Congrats on the progress, looks great. Wish I had that much motovation. Need someone to give me a good swift kick in the shorts I guess.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By ex-gold87

I made some motor mounts tonight. Im just going...

I made some motor mounts tonight. Im just going to use a solid mount in the car, just affraid a polly mount might come apart on me. Also going to be really close to the hood with the throttle body...
Forum: Engine Mods
03-30-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,198
Posted By ex-gold87

my dart pro 1 heads were just flowed with a mild ...

my dart pro 1 heads were just flowed with a mild stage 1 port job. I will e-mail the numbers if you would like.

Jerry Myers
Twinturbovette.net
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By ex-gold87

Pictures of new motor on stand. ...

Pictures of new motor on stand.

ftp://walkerdynotune.com/vette%20pics/
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By ex-gold87

I will have to go look at a set of Lt1 mounts. ...

I will have to go look at a set of Lt1 mounts.

Im not breaking anything yet, the motor is still on the stand, as soon as i get some motor mounts and buy the new F.A.S.T. I might break some things.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By ex-gold87

Motor mount help

My new project is going to make quite a bit more power. Energy suspension don't seem to list motor mounts for the C4, what are the options? I don't care to run a solid mount, are there any other...
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