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02-20-2013, 11:08 PM
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Posted By RACER 1993

Selling the 1993 Coupe

Hello,
I'm selling my 1993 LT1 Coupe. I have some extra parts that I will be listing on here in the future. Artic White (Laquer) Fiberglass top with new weather strips and headliner. I have...
02-20-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By RACER 1993

I have a 1993 and replaced the radiator cap with...

I have a 1993 and replaced the radiator cap with a Mr Gasket "Thermocap". It has a built in gauge and is very accurate. Good indicator to check against the vehicle gauges.
05-13-2012, 11:05 PM
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wax
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Posted By RACER 1993

I use BC2, it goes on easy and wipes off easy. ...

I use BC2, it goes on easy and wipes off easy. You can put it on a car when its sitting out in the sun. Very good wax. I don't think you can buy it in stores, but you can on-line. Its about...
05-08-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,598
Posted By RACER 1993

185 seems like a little bit of a stretch for a...

185 seems like a little bit of a stretch for a stocker. Maybe a C6R at Le Mans, built by Pratt-Miller.
05-08-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Posted By RACER 1993

When my distributor went bad it had about 80,000...

When my distributor went bad it had about 80,000 miles on it. I bought a new water pump and found a roll pin that would fit tightly in the weep hole on the pump. I drove the pin in about a quarter...
04-16-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,363
Posted By RACER 1993

By the way, I sent an ECM out through a NAPA...

By the way, I sent an ECM out through a NAPA store. They charged me about $200 and had it for a couple of weeks. That was a couple of years ago though. The warranty tag came off, but I think they...
04-16-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,363
Posted By RACER 1993

If your ecm is #16159278 they were used on other...

If your ecm is #16159278 they were used on other cars besides Corvettes. The PROM chip is different though.

This part number was used on Camaros, Firebirds, Cadillacs and Impalas with LT1's. ...
04-15-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,537
Posted By RACER 1993

I figured it was a good idea to have a spare,...

I figured it was a good idea to have a spare, when I ever sell the car, I'm sure the next owner will like having a spare too.
04-15-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By RACER 1993

:iagree:The biggest share of the time a computer...

:iagree:The biggest share of the time a computer will be reacting to a mechanical issue. The problems are usually outside the computer.
Dirt, moisture, bad connections,worn mechanical parts.
04-15-2012, 06:47 PM
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Views: 133,992
Posted By RACER 1993

Very nice. And it doesn't have to look like a...

Very nice. And it doesn't have to look like a Prius.
Looks like a well planned and well built project.
04-15-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,537
Posted By RACER 1993

E-Bay

There is a used ECM on E-bay, listed by a guy calling himself Army_Guy. Its item #140738387101. For $350. You can see that they gave the harness a haircut. It says it came from a Trans-AM, but...
04-15-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
Posted By RACER 1993

I cleaned my 93 with a power washer once. I wish...

I cleaned my 93 with a power washer once. I wish I had ordered a new distributor in advance. From the looks of the waterline left inside, I would say it got about 1/3 full.

I've seen three...
04-15-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Posted By RACER 1993

I couldn't get that crap out. I just bought a...

I couldn't get that crap out. I just bought a new res. and threw the old one away.
They are not very expensive.
04-15-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By RACER 1993

:iagree:check manifold vaccum with gauge. You...

:iagree:check manifold vaccum with gauge. You did have a 36 alarm which is High Resolution on opti. I had a bad opti with a 36 alarm for way over a year though and the car ran fine under normal...
04-15-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By RACER 1993

There is a blower on a 93 thats mounted below the...

There is a blower on a 93 thats mounted below the drivers side headlight. Its supposed to run for a few seconds at a time. Its about the size of a round headlight and is mostly black plastic.
04-15-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,476
Posted By RACER 1993

You might just let it sit for a few days. The...

You might just let it sit for a few days. The module in the optispark it mounted high inside, but condensation could be all through it. If its backfiring and sputtering bad, trying to dry it out by...
04-15-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,537
Posted By RACER 1993

The knock sensors are down low where they can get...

The knock sensors are down low where they can get into weather. You might want to take some electronic spray cleaner and clean the connectors.

Sometimes it seems that a little low voltage from a...
04-15-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,537
Posted By RACER 1993

Your ECM should be #16159278 "Right"? I sent...

Your ECM should be #16159278 "Right"? I sent mine in through a NAPA dealer, it was gone for about 10 days and came back. I think they charged me $190 dollars.

I have heard these ECM's are...
04-15-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,117
Posted By RACER 1993

A friend of mine put those dryer sheets in his...

A friend of mine put those dryer sheets in his car and the mice made a huge bed out of them after shredding them up. They had a very fresh smelling nest to sleep in after a full day of chewing on...
03-29-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 24,855
Posted By RACER 1993

Last year a woman at a cruise-in asked me to give...

Last year a woman at a cruise-in asked me to give her the car so that they could auction it off and use the money for dog rescues. I told her I only had one Corvette and she didn't care, she wanted...
03-29-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,016
Posted By RACER 1993

I don't think this guy could spell IQ. ...

I don't think this guy could spell IQ.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
03-28-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,530
Posted By RACER 1993

I think it needs some kind of under tray for the...

I think it needs some kind of under tray for the back. Something like they have on the ALMS Corvettes.
03-27-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,066
Posted By RACER 1993

I'm 6' 2" and have the seat all the back, 1993....

I'm 6' 2" and have the seat all the back, 1993. Plenty of room.
03-27-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,737
Posted By RACER 1993

This guy got lucky. He didn't know what he was...

This guy got lucky. He didn't know what he was doing and he got away with it.
I've seen more than one car and trailer come off the tow vehicle out on the highway.

People buy this stuff and...
03-25-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,763
Posted By RACER 1993

I don't know whats wrong, could be a lot of...

I don't know whats wrong, could be a lot of things. You posted the year but it would be very helpful to others here if you would provide more information.
Does it turn over, if it won't turn over...
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