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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By dchoran

'84 air conditioning recharging - how do you do it CHEAPLY in Wisconsin???

Ok, I am a complete newbie on A/C systems. My '84's AC has worked fine till this past weekend. Previous owner had it re-charged in 2002 for like $50 - before the laws changed.

It does have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-19-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

Check out my "Friends" list. ...

Check out my "Friends" list. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/profile.php?do=buddylist

There are SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) of us as of 11/19/2010.

Not bad. '84's get much more respect than people...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-04-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

It has been a bad week for my '84. My daily...

It has been a bad week for my '84.

My daily driver (2000 Windstar with an "I'd rather be drivng my Corvette license frame") acted up and is still in the shop.

Had to drive my pristine '84 all...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-20-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,273
Posted By dchoran

Dog, I may be interested AGAIN. What...

Dog,

I may be interested AGAIN.

What is the actual tread depth on each tire - edge to center???

thx

Dave H.
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-10-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,273
Posted By dchoran

Justin, I am still interested if we can...

Justin,

I am still interested if we can come to the right price including shipping to 54911.

Dave H.

dchoran@athenet.net
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-06-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

Still have that rough/erratic idle - living with...

Still have that rough/erratic idle - living with it to enjoy the miles this summer.

May revisit in the fall/winter - tbd.

It is the ONLY problem with my '84 that now has 53,000 original miles...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

just a well said comment on '84's from another...

just a well said comment on '84's from another thread - thanks Thomas :)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-09-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

To the '84 gang: I was reminded one more...

To the '84 gang:

I was reminded one more time last night how special our '84 Vettes are.

While just randomly surfing the boob tube, I stumbled upon that British "Wheeler Dealer" show on our...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-09-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

Believe you may be the only one Gooch. I'll...

Believe you may be the only one Gooch.

I'll be a 10 year member in 9 years when I'm 64 - if I can still get in and out of the 36 year old vehicle then :crazy:

Dave H.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-04-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

There are 57 1984 cross fire owners or...

There are 57

1984 cross fire owners or enthusiasts on this forum/thread. :auto:


Be sure to accept my "friendship request" to get on the list.

THANKS.

Dave H. 6/4
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-31-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

Bought a bunch of new vacuum line hose. ...

Bought a bunch of new vacuum line hose.

Plan to replace ALL or as many as feasible.

Good idea to do after 26 years.

Plastic/rubber does get brittle over decades :)

Thanks.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-31-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

SINCERELY APPRECIATE all the tips ex-x-fire and...

SINCERELY APPRECIATE all the tips ex-x-fire and others :thumbs:

I'm gonna live with the rough idle for awhile and enjoy just cruzin' - summer is just tooooo short in Wisconsin.

The rough...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-25-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

Set the TPS to 0.51 volts - no difference. ...

Set the TPS to 0.51 volts - no difference.

Plan to record a scan at start up this weekend.

Will post the results.

PLEASE NOTE: some of your other suggestions are pending or beyond my...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-25-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By dchoran

:smash: ------------------------- :smash: ...

:smash: ------------------------- :smash: -------------------------:smash: ------------:smash: ------------------------- :smash: -------------------------:smash: ------------

DROPPED THE...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,169
Posted By dchoran

Magnecor KV 25's - worth every penny.

Magnecor KV 25's - worth every penny.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

Bigger by the day

We are up to 50 (fifty) 1984 owners/enthusiasts!!!

How about that :)

Check my friends/contacts if you want to see them all (still waiting for a few to accept the requests).

Cool.

Maybe...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,333
Posted By dchoran

Whoa - lot of good tips here!!!!

Whoa - lot of good tips here!!!!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-17-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

That "MINIMUM IDLE SPEED AND THROTTLE VALVE...

That "MINIMUM IDLE SPEED AND THROTTLE VALVE SYNCHRONIZING" doesn't exactly look like a piece of cake on an '84 CFI/TBI - just the contrary.

Surprising part is you have to block the wheels and do...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,333
Posted By dchoran

Everyone think that Dexron VI is OK in an '84??? ...

Everyone think that Dexron VI is OK in an '84???

To flush or not to flush???

Thanks

Dave H.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

If the throttle plates are those valves in the...

If the throttle plates are those valves in the intake under the injectors, I can tell you they are 100% closed - the injectors just fan the gas onto the top of those valves.

There is no "opening"...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

Tom, I replaced the IAC's twice - and of the...

Tom,

I replaced the IAC's twice - and of the three designs, I was sure to get the same blunt pintle types.


So a reading of 38 "counts" on the IAC is not good at 1000 rpm???

And I notcied...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

FYI gents, If you accepted the "FRIEND"...

FYI gents,

If you accepted the "FRIEND" request, you've been added to my "FRIENDS" list which can be viewed under my public profile.

My "FRIENDS" are only those who own or are interested in...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2010, 03:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,574
Posted By dchoran

Update sat 5/22

First off, I'd like to again thank everyone here again for the FREE expert help / consultation.

Instead of being off on a island by my lonesome, it feels like a true community here :)

...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-15-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,130
Posted By dchoran

'84 owners - meet and greet online

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/dchoran/CORVETTE/DSC_7271_a.jpg

Intention here is to start an exclusive thread for current/former '84 owners to meet and greet, setup online friendships,...
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