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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-14-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,537
Posted By CadVetteStang

Wes Burch, OptiSpark distributor, Westwood Performance- what happened to these guys?

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/corp-0908-c4-corvette-tuning/

Wes Burch built a distributor for a 91 Vette that had OptiSpark internals, interfaced it with 92-93 computer, and added sequential...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-06-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By CadVetteStang

Starting out (due to budget) I may have to go...

Starting out (due to budget) I may have to go with a carb. This will at least get the car on the road faster. However, if I can, I will start out with the ‘76 factory manifold (even though the iron...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-06-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By CadVetteStang

Before judging, remember that the LT5 was not a...

Before judging, remember that the LT5 was not a Chevy motor either. And, I've been wanting to do this swap since the first underpowered C4 was unveiled. This engine is almost the same weight as the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-05-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thank you all for the great input. You have...

Thank you all for the great input. You have helped me decide that it really doesn’t matter which tranny I go with for my purposes. That is, IF there is no difference in strength when using a BOP bell...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-28-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By CadVetteStang

Built 700r4 or 6 speed for a torque monster?

Of the two ’91 project cars I found, one is set up for automatic and the other for manual. As is, my planned install motor is rated at 550lbs.torque @3200 and 400 HP @4400 RPM . However, when...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-24-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By CadVetteStang

Can anyone here run free VIN checks for RPOs?

I’m in the hunt for a 91 Vette and I want to check the RPOs of the VIN before I make the drive to the cars. One is 6 hours North of me and the other 3 hours South.
I know that some people have...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-06-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,649
Posted By CadVetteStang

Cool. On a C5 or C4 breather? is there a link to...

Cool. On a C5 or C4 breather? is there a link to a thread with a pic?
Forum: C5 Tech
08-06-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,649
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thank you. BTW: how good is the C5 stock air...

Thank you. BTW: how good is the C5 stock air cleaner? How does it compare to a C4's? I can use either (in modified form) or any air box in my build. It will mount on top of the engine under a cowl...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,649
Posted By CadVetteStang

High flow Mass Air Flow sensor & throttle body spacer questions

I have seen ads for high flow mass air sensors… I have also heard you can remove the screen from a stock sensor (but I don’t know how accurate the data would be from a modded stock unit.
Does an...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-15-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,257
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thanks. I do have a minivan to drive when the car...

Thanks. I do have a minivan to drive when the car is down. But I want to work the bugs out of it and use it as the daily driver - even if the first few months are frustrating. But at the same time, I...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-15-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,257
Posted By CadVetteStang

Low buck, Autocross, MPG, Engine Swap: best C4 choice?

I now have some money set aside to buy a C4. I need help in choosing the right year model to start with.

1. Here are my concerns in the order of importance:
1.Autocross: spring and summer...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-07-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By CadVetteStang

Suspension width: early vs. late? & Wheel clearance questions

Anyone got the width specs for 84-87 and 88-96 front and rear suspension widths from tire mounting surface to tire mounting surface?

If late offset wheels are put on early front suspension, will...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,225
Posted By CadVetteStang

Have not done the mod or bought the car yet: A...

Have not done the mod or bought the car yet:
A basically stock 500, will be totally streetable; my 4860 lb. 70 Eldorado could handle 20 MPH stop and go traffic jambs in the summer with no issues....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By CadVetteStang

Same size as 454, have seen 454 swaps into C4s,...

Same size as 454, have seen 454 swaps into C4s, the fitment issues have been worked out because the distributor is in front and I can slide the engine/tranny back 1.5" to 2" rearward. I won't have to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By CadVetteStang

I understand, but I was trying to keep the Fuel...

I understand, but I was trying to keep the Fuel injection talk separate from the suspension talk so that I could speak with experts from both areas who may not have been attracted to a more generic...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By CadVetteStang

I thank you all for answering my barrage of...

I thank you all for answering my barrage of questions in multiple forums about this planned car project.

For my under hood hardware, I will mount a TBI throttle body onto an aftermarket dual plane...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,225
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thank you all for the very valuable input. Sounds...

Thank you all for the very valuable input. Sounds like it may take a lot of salvage yard mixing and matching to put together the best combo as it seems “the right stuff” combinations happened in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By CadVetteStang

Can an 84 be updated with 86 TPI with a hardware and computer swap?

I'm finding GREAT deals on 84 cars, but I want to run the TPI of an 86 or later model. Is this an easy swap or a nightmare worth paying $2,000 more for an 86 up car?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,225
Posted By CadVetteStang

What is the best C4 year and suspension for autocross racing?

If you were going to build an autocross car, and could have any C4 year model to start out with, what year would you get and why? (Engine considerations do not count in this discussion because it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-09-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thank you for the pictures! those help a lot. I...

Thank you for the pictures! those help a lot. I thought about fiberglass work, but I wonder what is directly behind that area. My goal is to keep the interior and electronics alive in the car - and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

Brian (and everyone else too!) thanks so much for...

Brian (and everyone else too!) thanks so much for your help in this research.

Brian, do you have a picture or info (and contact information) for this guy with the Buick V6? I suspect he is using...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

If at all possible, I will keep it FI and try to...

If at all possible, I will keep it FI and try to hook it up with the factory computer and possible re-tuned chip. The project car will most likely be an automatic that comes with the D36 at 2.59...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

Cool! Now that's doable! Also, if my...

Cool! Now that's doable!

Also, if my computer controlled 368 distributor does not have what it takes inside, I’m sure a local rebuild shop could combine the Caddy and Vette parts so that it has...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

Thanks for the feedback: Okay, here is what I...

Thanks for the feedback:
Okay, here is what I was thinking:

Injectors: Some of the aftermarket Caddy intakes have thick flat areas made so injectors can be plumbed in and a fuel rail installed....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-02-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,131
Posted By CadVetteStang

So, assuming this engine gets puts into the car,...

So, assuming this engine gets puts into the car, and assuming the myth has once and for all been dispelled about Cadillac 500 engines being heavy….

Okay, maybe that won’t be possible until I weigh...
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