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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-10-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By MMOCguy

Power Antenna bypass switch

I can't answer your question about the Ipod adapter but, this may answer your question about the antenna power wire. Below is an excerp from a posting some time back regarding installing a manual...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-10-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,486
Posted By MMOCguy

cdig. To answer your quesiton about how to...

cdig.

To answer your quesiton about how to check the cats, as was suggested, the best way to check the cats is to have a muffler shop do it for you. My mechanic found the problem with mine because...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-09-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,486
Posted By MMOCguy

My '93 with automatic trans was sluggish coming...

My '93 with automatic trans was sluggish coming off the line from the time I bought it. Once rolling with the revs up a bit, it had lots of grunt. Your description sounds exactly like my car before...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-09-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,341
Posted By MMOCguy

I'll add this - 4th gear (Sometimes called...

I'll add this - 4th gear (Sometimes called overdrive) is a higher overall gear which means that your engine turns less RPMs for a given speed thus giving you better fuel economy but less pulling...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-29-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By MMOCguy

You should be able to tell the difference between...

You should be able to tell the difference between power steering fluid and engine oil. The color is different. If you happen to be a person who can't decern the difference then, get a friend to look...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-04-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By MMOCguy

Wrathen. I bought my car with 135,000 miles...

Wrathen.

I bought my car with 135,000 miles on it and the Bilsteins were shot. If your car seems to "Float" going over speedbumps, yours are shot. If they are still firm, I wouldn't worry too much...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-02-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By MMOCguy

Definitely pull your codes first. If you are...

Definitely pull your codes first. If you are lucky, the problem is the Ignition Control Module and/or the coil. Both are on the front of the right side cylinder head. When my '93 suddenly died, it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,919
Posted By MMOCguy

From my personal experience with Bosch Platinum...

From my personal experience with Bosch Platinum +4s in other vehicles, when I change plugs in my LT-1, the +4s will get the nod. I experienced the same results as fuzzydog did with the +4s.

Norm.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By MMOCguy

I have a '93 couple with the "Standard"...

I have a '93 couple with the "Standard" suspension. I just replace my old Bilsteins with KYBs and they are great. My mechanic is a knowledgeable guy and, when I told him that I bought KYBs, his...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,443
Posted By MMOCguy

RR4. Somewhere at the top of your browser,...

RR4.

Somewhere at the top of your browser, there is a Menu item that says "Favorites" (Or "Bookmark). With this tread open, click on the menu item. You will get a sub-menu. Usually the first item...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,994
Posted By MMOCguy

If the bolt is not broken off flat, hit it with a...

If the bolt is not broken off flat, hit it with a grinder or file first to make it flat othewise it is difficult to center punch and get the drill started.

Also, try to figure out why the bolt...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-10-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,457
Posted By MMOCguy

I have a '93 and mine just died on me one day...

I have a '93 and mine just died on me one day after I pulled into my garage. It turned out to be the ignition control module. They are a lot cheaper than a new opti-spark and water pump.

I believe...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-06-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,572
Posted By MMOCguy

Thanks for the info. I'll check them out. ...

Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

Norm.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-05-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,572
Posted By MMOCguy

Cal, As far as I know, the only '93s that...

Cal,

As far as I know, the only '93s that came from the factory with 40th anniversary emblems were the 40th anniversary edition cars. All of the other '93's only had the 40th logo on the headrests...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-05-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,635
Posted By MMOCguy

Scott. I have the same problem. both of my...

Scott.

I have the same problem. both of my hips have seen better days but my right hip is really bad. I've just learned how to get out with my limitations. I only park where I can get the door...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,514
Posted By MMOCguy

Josh asked about NAPA Gold filters. NAPA...

Josh asked about NAPA Gold filters.

NAPA Gold filters are made by WIX and, in one study I read, WIX was rated as one of the best filters available. The only difference between NAPA Gold and WIX...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 152,402
Posted By MMOCguy

I agree with all of the others - Thanks for such...

I agree with all of the others - Thanks for such a great job. I'm definitely going to archive the pix for future reference when I do my '93.

I am definitely interested in seeing part#2. Can't...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-15-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,166
Posted By MMOCguy

I really haven't notice any difference the few...

I really haven't notice any difference the few times that I have purchased Shell gas and I have used Shell occasionally in all of my bikes and cars over the years (Which have included a wide variety...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-26-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,174
Posted By MMOCguy

Well, there is a lot of fingerpointing going on...

Well, there is a lot of fingerpointing going on here but as far as Corvettes go, I don't see it as an issue unless one only wants to purchase new Corvettes every year or two. The reality is that, one...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-10-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,536
Posted By MMOCguy

The first thing you need to do is make sure the...

The first thing you need to do is make sure the tranny is full (Caution - do not overfill). Failure to go into gear or to shift properly is common on all automatic transmissions that are low on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-08-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 389
Posted By MMOCguy

I made a wand out of 3/4" white PVC pipe. I took...

I made a wand out of 3/4" white PVC pipe. I took a 45deg end and cut it off so that the 45deg part was even with the straight side and the attached it to the end of the wand. It is about 24" long and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By MMOCguy

Rod and Jonathan. Thank you both very much....

Rod and Jonathan.

Thank you both very much. You both have been a *BIG* help and the information is exactly what I needed. I hope I can reciprocate one of these days.:thumbs::cheers:

Norm.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By MMOCguy

One more question. Did you download from...

One more question. Did you download from Tuner-Pro?

Thanks,

Norm.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By MMOCguy

Rod. Thanks that's the kind of info I'm...

Rod.

Thanks that's the kind of info I'm looking for.

I hate to sound stupid here but, what is BIN? Also, Tuner-Pro works with OBD1 ??

Thanks again for your advice.

Norm.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By MMOCguy

Rod, Thanks for your input. I am aware of...

Rod,

Thanks for your input. I am aware of that test and, yes it does lockup sometimes. The problem is that I'm not sure under what conditions it is supposed to lockup so I can't tell if it is...
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