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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By Drawmain

You are missing the plunger. There is a metal...

You are missing the plunger. There is a metal plunger with a collar that the spring in question holds above the contact inside the hub. The tab on the horn button contacts this plunger. Depress...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,115
Posted By Drawmain

I did try the 84 and it sorta worked but the...

I did try the 84 and it sorta worked but the wiring is different. They ground differently but you can use one. Its best to just update to a newer ECM. I never tried the 84 ESC.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,115
Posted By Drawmain

69427 asked me to weigh in on this since I've...

69427 asked me to weigh in on this since I've dealt with it before on my 82. I ended up going with a Camaro TBI computer and the EBL system on my car. I rebuilt the engine with a Voodoo cam and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2019, 04:20 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

While it is true that the vast majority of...

While it is true that the vast majority of o-rings/seals/etc. can be accessed by just removing the top section of the TB's. removing the entire assembly is necessary to replace the mounting gasket on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Drawmain

Fixed it. It was a misaligned plug on the...

Fixed it. It was a misaligned plug on the ignition switch on the steering column
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Drawmain

Having some electrical trouble, Reverse and turn signals Out

So I searched all over the net, this forum and others and with all the testing here is what I've ended up with. No power supplied to the TURN/BU circuit. I put in a new fuse with no results so I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,838
Posted By Drawmain

Just installed the recommended spreader bar. ...

Just installed the recommended spreader bar. Thanks for the tip :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2018, 01:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,838
Posted By Drawmain

I'm still here, just don't post often anymore,...

I'm still here, just don't post often anymore, mostly read.

I took the car to an alignment shop and they used a frame machine to pull it back into spec. Took 3 hrs from the time I dropped it...
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,061
Posted By Drawmain

Thanks Alan, I looked at the AIM for my 82 and...

Thanks Alan, I looked at the AIM for my 82 and the wires are indeed grounds. My horns are mounted in the fenders, however. Makes it fun and exciting to remove and replace!
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,061
Posted By Drawmain

Horn wiring at the horn

I am confused about horn wiring on my 82. The connectors from the lights wiring harness have two dark green wires going to each horn. On each side, one wire has the connector that connects to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-16-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,373
Posted By Drawmain

Just to update: 2 and a half years later, still...

Just to update: 2 and a half years later, still working fine and not getting hot. I was daily driving it just before summer with no issues. Big2Bird's info on the location is of course correct.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 284,539
Posted By Drawmain

Read a little further into the thread. Richard...

Read a little further into the thread. Richard figured out a way. I have a functional override push/pull switch in the factory location, the wiring diagram is in the thread.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,300
Posted By Drawmain

Glad to help :)

Glad to help :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,300
Posted By Drawmain

The correct housing the one on the left in your...

The correct housing the one on the left in your picture.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,916
Posted By Drawmain

I never got a baseline dyno with the original...

I never got a baseline dyno with the original engine, but if you saw my build thread it would not have been manifold only, so it wouldn't have been what everyone is after. I did a complete rebuild...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-30-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

No rear bar on mine, sorry.

No rear bar on mine, sorry.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

Front bar on mine is 1.125"

Front bar on mine is 1.125"
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By Drawmain

Oh, that. Yeah I don't think they come...

Oh, that. Yeah I don't think they come separately. I've swapped to a heated sensor since installing the headers. I thought you meant a cover that was separate from the sensor that went on after...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

I took mine out. Two screws are underneath the...

I took mine out. Two screws are underneath the carpet behind the driver's seat. Two screw into nuts pushed into the body below the battery. The are what I think are called speed nuts. Not easy to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

The aftermarket chips change the MPH at which the...

The aftermarket chips change the MPH at which the lock up converter locks. It keeps the engine from lugging at low mph. I don't have a Hypertech, but others here do, I think the lock up is changed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By Drawmain

They have covers?

They have covers?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

The chip changes the lock up points of the...

The chip changes the lock up points of the converter, but the shift points are not affected as they are controlled by the TV cable.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 158,061
Posted By Drawmain

The only way to check the chip is to physically...

The only way to check the chip is to physically remove the ECM and look at the chip. If it's a Hypertech, it will say so on the chip. As far as the fuel pump, I wouldn't worry about it. You could...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,022
Posted By Drawmain

Keep us posted :) BTW the MAP test tells you...

Keep us posted :) BTW the MAP test tells you immediately whether the MAP is good, or just a vacuum leak. When they fail, they just leak vacuum.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,022
Posted By Drawmain

You can test your MAP sensor in closed loop. As...

You can test your MAP sensor in closed loop. As the engine is running, pull the vacuum hose, if the engine doesn't change, replace the MAP sensor. As far as finding vacuum leaks, it won't matter if...
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