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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-06-2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Johns87

I think folks should post a SUBJECT. This...

I think folks should post a SUBJECT.
This forum is not an AD for a cheap EBAY product...(LOOK, Have You seen this?, Super B*&^SH$T, etc....). :smash:

You will need to have the block...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2008, 04:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,273
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I have a feeling that you are going...

Hello,
I have a feeling that you are going to find head and/or intake gaskets that are wrong.
Take Care, -John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-01-2008, 02:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,242
Posted By Johns87

Get two female kittens (about the same age,...

Get two female kittens (about the same age, preferably from a shelter),
If you got them from a shelter, they may either be fixed or come with 'coupons' to have them fixed for free! Get Females....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,790
Posted By Johns87

:iagree: Deakins, I am with you! I...

:iagree: Deakins,
I am with you! I understand exactly what you are saying.
I ran dirt-track for a few years and you are exactly right! At the start of the season the engine may have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-28-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,790
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I try to look at things a...

Hello,
I try to look at things a 'little-outside-the-box'.
While the block could possibly be saved, ...at what cost? Would you really trust it? ...Especially to 'lean on it' ? ...Isn't that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-28-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Johns87

Hello, When changed over to halo...

Hello,
When changed over to halo headlights, I had a few issues. Mine were ALL corrected by taking each lead out of both headlight plugs and making sure they were clean and tight(I also used...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-28-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,673
Posted By Johns87

Hello, Duration sets the RPM range. Lift...

Hello,
Duration sets the RPM range. Lift tells/sets power.
Take Care, -John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-27-2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,445
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I didn't use the adapter but did...

Hello,
I didn't use the adapter but did work thru it to use the Bose system.

I have since upgraded speakers and components.
You'll be happier to upgrade ALL at once.

:iagree: ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-27-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,673
Posted By Johns87

I have seen 1.94 heads on 305's. I have seen the...

I have seen 1.94 heads on 305's. I have seen the block ground-out a hair at the top of the cylinder to clear the valves. 350/5.7L head gaskets are a must.
If you do this with the 305, I'd be...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-25-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 791
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I would not want to reply with an...

Hello,
I would not want to reply with an im-perfect reply. I am sure 10 'EXPERTS' should be ready to chime-in, with your best solution!
Now that someone else has responded, You should e...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-22-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Johns87

aklim, For what you probably have in the...

aklim,
For what you probably have in the Exhaust system, I would take it to a shop!
You have a LOT of MONEY in that exhaust. I would not fool with 'advice' on how to hang it! I would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-22-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I have No Idea about your car! My...

Hello,
I have No Idea about your car! My 87 has a relay for the antenna and the problem you describe is usually the antenna or the relay(and usually the Relay breaks the antenna).
Follow...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,701
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I don't much about diesal oil but...

Hello,
I don't much about diesal oil but your engine builder is right! If it does have a lot of Zinc, use it and you might not need additves.
Take Care and good luck, -John
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,858
Posted By Johns87

Hello, Honestly, Why are you concerned? I...

Hello,
Honestly, Why are you concerned? I have built many 'high-end' engines, over the years. I agree that It makes one feel better to have a 4-bolt main block.
But really, the only time a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,701
Posted By Johns87

I won't get into the 'which oil is better' thing....

I won't get into the 'which oil is better' thing. Whatever oil is used, I would add a bottle of STP oil treatment to it. Any other similiar additive with a high zinc/heavy metals content will help...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 03:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 556
Posted By Johns87

Hello, The Voltage Regulator is In the...

Hello,
The Voltage Regulator is In the alternator.
You can take the alternator to an electrical shop and have them fix it or just replace it.
One thing to check is the batery....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 930
Posted By Johns87

Hello, I understand that your CAR is a...

Hello,
I understand that your CAR is a 1985. I read that you are installing an LT-1 engine in it and the Dist was moved.
First, I would say that this could be the problem, but I doubt it....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 02:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By Johns87

Thanks for the info, I am about to buy...

Thanks for the info,
I am about to buy aftermarket 'angle-plug' heads similiar to the real old style angle-plug heads. I am also about to buy the Hooker top-end headers as above.
I gave...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By Johns87

Thanks Partner, I am about to order a few...

Thanks Partner,
I am about to order a few thousand dollars worth of parts and didn't want any unexpected surprises!
Thanks and Take Care, -John
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Johns87

JFB :iagree: , What I was trying to...

JFB :iagree: ,
What I was trying to explain was how to have the fans work automatically, so they didn't have to worry about turning switches on and off. I also did not know where the wiring...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By Johns87

Angle-plug heads and Hooker headers?

Has anyone run angle-plug heads with Hooker Super-Comp headers? I am considering this combination and just wanted to know if anyone has tried this and If there are any clearance problems?
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Johns87

Hello, First, how many fans do you have?...

Hello,
First, how many fans do you have? My 87 has a front fan and a rear(Main) cooling fan.
I used a relay to turn on the current to the front fan whenever the ignition is on. I would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By Johns87

Bump, for My ref only

Bump,
for My ref only
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,930
Posted By Johns87

Anesthes, I appreciate what you are saying...

Anesthes,
I appreciate what you are saying and I don't take it personal!
I just don't understand why people want to argue so much? Do people think We are all married to each other here?...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By Johns87

BlackHarleyMan, I guess I got confused...

BlackHarleyMan,
I guess I got confused when you asked if there was any difference between new and used parts.
A lot of folks are putting either New or 'out-of-order' lifters on...
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