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Forum: Southern California
10-30-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,403
Posted By Jer

I'm in San Diego. I think a Corvette autocross...

I'm in San Diego. I think a Corvette autocross and Corvette hangout at Qualcomm Stadium would be fun.

Corvette owners who would just want to show up and hang out and not autocross would be...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-10-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By Jer

Hey Jim, My CC5S TKO600 in my '85 is still a...

Hey Jim,

My CC5S TKO600 in my '85 is still a dream to shift. I've been driving this car to work everyday and am loving it. The coolest part is I can drive and shift it hard and not worry!

My...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,833
Posted By Jer

My ’85 has passed each time since I moved to San...

My ’85 has passed each time since I moved to San Diego in 2001. I passed the first time with my original cat with over 100k miles. I did replace the cat with a new one just because I found a good...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Jer

I've got World Products heads on my 410ci Windsor...

I've got World Products heads on my 410ci Windsor (360 rwhp, 440 rwtorque). They flow, but they are iron. I'd spring for aluminum if you can.

I installed Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads on my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

[QUOTE=CentralCoaster;1562429163]Buzz? ...

[QUOTE=CentralCoaster;1562429163]Buzz? Aftermarket TPI parts right now will sell like stale, cold pancakes. The same reason nobody is jumping at the opportunity to manufacture more Superrams. Out...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-19-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,187
Posted By Jer

The Edelbrock Hi Flo base ports to the heads are...

The Edelbrock Hi Flo base ports to the heads are taller than stock, but not too much, maybe a few millimeters. I've got one and measured it compared to stock. The Edelbrock manifold has more...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-03-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,705
Posted By Jer

SCCA Vette, How did you mount that tach? ...

SCCA Vette,

How did you mount that tach? Did you drill into the bezel? I have a tach I am trying to figure out how to mount. If it is in front of the factory tach like yours, I would have a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-02-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,036
Posted By Jer

:iagree: Pull plug number one, stick finger...

:iagree:

Pull plug number one, stick finger in and have friend crank to find top dead center, check orientation of rotor. Make sure it is pointed close to terminal number one.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-27-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,730
Posted By Jer

Neutral with clutch out here. Holding the clutch...

Neutral with clutch out here. Holding the clutch in spins the throwout bearing. With the clutch out at the light, you are also turning the gearbox internals, which I believe helps warm up the fluid...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 42,256
Posted By Jer

For what it's worth, Astro Performance sells...

For what it's worth, Astro Performance sells heavy duty gear sets and beefed up T5s that can handle 550hp/425 ft lb of torque ($1,650). These are intended for Fords, so I don't know if it is the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By Jer

I recently installed a Summit Denso style gear...

I recently installed a Summit Denso style gear reducer starter in my '85. It was only $140 and was made in Canada. I'm not running headers, but this starter is way smaller than the factory '85...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-17-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Jer

Has anyone ever welded up a custom sheetmetal...

Has anyone ever welded up a custom sheetmetal intake? I've seen these on Mustangs but never as a replacement for a TPI. Not sure how hard this is to do, I just thought I would put that out there as...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-17-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By Jer

I installed a TKO600 five speed in my '85 to...

I installed a TKO600 five speed in my '85 to replace the 4+3. Best modification I have ever done to a car. It is so much more fun to drive now. I drive this car every day. I got the kit from...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-13-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

I do for my personal situation. I live in Cali...

I do for my personal situation. I live in Cali and need to pass emissions. I am running Edelbrock Performer heads through an Edelbrock hi flo lower via the stock plenum and runners. I know the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

So, this makes you Grumpy Jenkins?:lol: I am...

So, this makes you Grumpy Jenkins?:lol: I am surprised you aren't building engines for a NASCAR team with all that experience.

No offense, but I will reserve judgment until the final product...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

I think this new BBK intake is for real. BBK...

I think this new BBK intake is for real. BBK designed a completely new intake for the 5.0 a couple years ago. It was blank sheet of paper design.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

Yeah, I thought about a SR, but they are a bit...

Yeah, I thought about a SR, but they are a bit pricey and I have read they can be a challenge to install. I figured I would check the BBK out and see if they will be cheaper. I'm in no hurry.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 34,656
Posted By Jer

I am personally interested in this intake. There...

I am personally interested in this intake. There really aren't many options for the TPI, epecially CARB legal intakes (I imagine BBK will get CARB EO for this). It is great they are developing new...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-02-2007, 02:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By Jer

I have the CC5S TKO600 kit in my '85. This kit...

I have the CC5S TKO600 kit in my '85. This kit is top notch. The guys at CC5S are great folks who really know their stuff.

The TKO is an awesome transmission. You can hit the gears as hard as...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-17-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,183
Posted By Jer

:iagree: Classic Chevy 5 Speed are great...

:iagree:

Classic Chevy 5 Speed are great guys! Super customer service!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-22-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,521
Posted By Jer

Needs a set of diesel stacks.:thumbs:

Needs a set of diesel stacks.:thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 598
Posted By Jer

I installed Edelbrock Performer 70cc heads on my...

I installed Edelbrock Performer 70cc heads on my '85 (stock is 76cc). Runs great on 91 octane gas here in California and had no problem passing emissions. I also installed an Edelbrock lower...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,907
Posted By Jer

I'd look at the Coast High Performance 383 short...

I'd look at the Coast High Performance 383 short block.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-22-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Jer

Mine did that. I used white lithium grease...

Mine did that. I used white lithium grease spray. It's thicker than silicone spray. Seems to have worked as it hasn't sqeaked in a long time.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-22-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Jer

Mine did that but it was the half shaft U joints.

Mine did that but it was the half shaft U joints.
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