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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
Today, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Yes they were made Crane but to GM specs. They...

Yes they were made Crane but to GM specs. They are non adjustable. Crane is long gone. There was a recall on them and the Dealerships replaced them with a newer design. So there really isn't any...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
Today, 01:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 232
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

My Machinist sold me a 880 Vortec 4 Bolt Block...

My Machinist sold me a 880 Vortec 4 Bolt Block for $400 That had the standard sized Bores Honed, Ground for a 383 Crank, Hot Tanked washed and Cam Bearings installed. In other words he sold me his...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-22-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 376
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

The R word as in RUST. People think that...

The R word as in RUST. People think that Fiberglass cars can not rust and park them outside for decades thinking they will be alright. My 1990 was parked 17 years and the Pulleys on the Engine were...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 303
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Those are C4 wheels and not C5.

Those are C4 wheels and not C5.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 303
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

That would be a John Lingenfelter designed Accel...

That would be a John Lingenfelter designed Accel Super Ram.
Forum: Paint/Body
04-15-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Wheel repair Clearcoat

I'm looking to do some Aluminum Curb Rash Wheel repair.. I will be doing some Tig welding as some of it is fairly deep. I can not turn an 18" Wheel in my Lathe so I will be hand finishing the factory...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-05-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 534
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

If your going to work on this car yourself You...

If your going to work on this car yourself You might consider a C4. Conventual Powertrain is much easier to maintain. Excelent ZF Trans. Clamshell Hood makes the best access to engine and front...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-05-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Shopping for seats for my 1990 I have come to the...

Shopping for seats for my 1990 I have come to the same conclusion. As Americans became wider so did Corvettes and there seats. Even the late C4s reflect this A lot of people complain that the C4...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 65,551
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

21, bought my 1980 in 1980. Still have it.

21, bought my 1980 in 1980. Still have it.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-02-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

My BMW Oil is pretty old. I bought mt 96 GS in...

My BMW Oil is pretty old. I bought mt 96 GS in 2006 and I bought twice to much oil for it. So when my 1990 Autocross car project car came to be last year I still had enough for it.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-01-2024, 01:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 505
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

In Washington State 91 is about as good as it...

In Washington State 91 is about as good as it gets. When I put it in my Dirt Bikes unless the gas station has dedicated hose for the premium, I put the first gallon in the truck with the idea that...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-01-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 313
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

I did 6 Autocrosses last year with a 400HP SBC...

I did 6 Autocrosses last year with a 400HP SBC and all stock Dana 44 components with 315 Hooser Slicks. I drew straight lines on my 1/2 shafts to see any twist and they have not. Another club member...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

I think the Scorpion ones are the happy medium...

I think the Scorpion ones are the happy medium between cheap and costly so I used them on my last build. Since there sold by AFR and they have done all the homework as far as Guides and what not,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

If You search the forum you will find there are...

If You search the forum you will find there are other shock options than the Bilstein's As far as sway bars go what you have should work well. Your at the point of pushing the car into a slide and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 362
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

My 1990 had been sitting outside for 17 years...

My 1990 had been sitting outside for 17 years when I got it. The parking brake lever had had the Cable ripped out of the assembly. I re placed the assembly and ripped it out again. So, I went through...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

I'm one of the People using the Bad Internet...

I'm one of the People using the Bad Internet information BMW Oil in both my 96 GS and my 1990 Autocrosser.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Putting Sport Seats in a Non Sport Seat Car.

Ok so I'm assuming that the controls for the Sport Seats are all with in the Seat itself and all it needs is 12v Power. Did the general run a !2V Wire to all the cars whether they had the Sport Seats...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-26-2024, 02:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

If You join the Club that is putting on the...

If You join the Club that is putting on the event, they might have insurance that will cover your car while you are at their event. Every Club is different. It's worth a call or checking their web...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

If you want to be in style, I would use the...

If you want to be in style, I would use the Factory LS7 Lifters as that's what most Builders are using today. Yes, LS engines share the same lifter size as out SBC's. But it sounds as though you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 2
Zf6
Views: 216
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

I would post this in the Parts wanted or for...

I would post this in the Parts wanted or for Sale. I have seen people parting out the ZF Trans over there.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Lectric Limited.

Lectric Limited.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Are You using a Tach Drive Distributor ?

Are You using a Tach Drive Distributor ?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-21-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

Shouln't this be Porsche ? As in 928 ?

Shouln't this be Porsche ? As in 928 ?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,049
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

The Rear Crossmember Bolts and getting it to...

The Rear Crossmember Bolts and getting it to release can be just as tuff as the Trailing Arm Bolts. But once these are off its easy to remove the whole assembly in one piece. And this is the way to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 894
Posted By Gale Banks 80'

GM must have thought they were too fast cause as...

GM must have thought they were too fast cause as well when the C4 came out they slowed them down. But everybody complained that they were slow so in 86 they sped them back up again. Now when every...
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