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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,405
Posted By Rodney_Gold

The 3.07 is not enough of a change to be really...

The 3.07 is not enough of a change to be really effective..I went for a 3.54 and have never looked back...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2014, 03:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Rodney_Gold

VERY odd problem.... help?

I had quite a bit of work done on my 95 LT1 , nothing major but a lot of small stuff... including aircon compressor rebuild (car has done only 40k miles)

Car is now amazing right now except for...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,131
Posted By Rodney_Gold

If you just want more vooma off the line and a...

If you just want more vooma off the line and a better seat of the pants sensation and to smoke the tyres a little , change rear gears to a 3.55 or 3.7x .. most effective upgrade - especially if you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-03-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By Rodney_Gold

3.55 gears will give you the most bang for the...

3.55 gears will give you the most bang for the buck , did that on my 86 and haven't looked back...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-09-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,621
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Check the voltage of the battery when not...

Check the voltage of the battery when not charging and when charging , with a voltmeter. Should be above 12v at rest and 13.xx when charging via the alt.
Could be the gauge.. I doubt the car would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-09-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,621
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Check the voltage of the battery when not...

Check the voltage of the battery when not charging and when charging , with a voltmeter. Should be above 12v at rest and 13.xx when charging via the alt.
Could be the gauge.. I doubt the car would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Rodney_Gold

High line pressure is not a bad thing in the...

High line pressure is not a bad thing in the 700R4 , far better than low which will destroy the box. That TV cable adjustment is vital , it controls line pressure as well as shift point , if it's...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,226
Posted By Rodney_Gold

My vacuum leak was the metal pipe/ part of the...

My vacuum leak was the metal pipe/ part of the EGR system that goes to the intake , it was cracked at the fitting and had a vac leak when accelerating or the car was moving as the crack widened , at...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-16-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 656
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I found on my 86 , after hunting for the...

I found on my 86 , after hunting for the intermittent vac leak for ages, that the metal pipe from my EGR valve to the intake was cracked at the fitting, check that.....I just deleted all the EGR...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-02-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By Rodney_Gold

The problem is the TV cable not only controls...

The problem is the TV cable not only controls shift points but line pressure as well. When it's adjusted "correctly" , I find it doesn't want to kick down unless the pedal is buried. So I stick a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,016
Posted By Rodney_Gold

My 95 vette has run open loop for 40 000 miles ,...

My 95 vette has run open loop for 40 000 miles , it was imported with 02 delete as we did not have unleaded gas in 1995 in South Africa.
I use TTS datamaster and CATS tuner to get it running as well...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,419
Posted By Rodney_Gold

The jump from 2.59 to 3.07 is rather mild , you...

The jump from 2.59 to 3.07 is rather mild , you really need 3.5 or so to really wake the car up... basically going from 2.59 to 3.54 or so is the same as "losing" overdrive but with 4 gears and not 3...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-30-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,472
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I thank you VERY much for your reply , far more...

I thank you VERY much for your reply , far more comprehensive than I expected. It's the kind of reply that is very much an indication of other folks goodwill and community spirit , once again ,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-29-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,472
Posted By Rodney_Gold

No one can help in this regard?

No one can help in this regard?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-26-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,472
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Need to bypass wiper switch....how? 95 LT1

I need to bypass my wiper switch and wire in a "manual" switch.
I have an odd problem in that the wiper/washer does not work when the interior for the car is cold , after a while in the sun or with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Thank...I'll give that a bash , scared to put...

Thank...I'll give that a bash , scared to put huge pressure on the glass part of the bulb in case it shatters. Maybe ask my kid to get thru one gap and hold it while I do the push , turn...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-16-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Struggling to remove inboard turn signal bulb

My inboard rhs stop light/turn signal bulb in my 86 C4 is faulty. I have reached in behind the licence plate and can also reach up between rear bumper and the frame/exhausts and can grasp the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-11-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I had an issue on my 95 where when datalogging ,...

I had an issue on my 95 where when datalogging , timing was retarded up to 10 degrees when the EGR was in its duty cycle at WOT acceleration also jerky at steady state low rpm.
It was actually a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-07-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I didn't have quite your problem , more a stumble...

I didn't have quite your problem , more a stumble off idle and a stumble if giving gas from steady state at under 3000 rpm. I also thought vac leak and treid all the tricks , no go. On data logging ,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-02-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I did the same to my 86 , wonderful change and...

I did the same to my 86 , wonderful change and best bang for the buck seat of the pants wise.
Going from the 2.59 to the 3.55 is like losing overdrive for top gear , you can just leave you car in D...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-27-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I found nothing in the logs to indicate what the...

I found nothing in the logs to indicate what the stumble could be (difficult to really get info without AFR's so O2 sensors going back in at some stage ) except when checking knock retard on WOT...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-16-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By Rodney_Gold

South African car - No o2 sensors

I have a 95 Vette which was imported as a leaded fuel car back in 95 - the O2 sensors and cats were removed and the 02 sensors voltage is set at .475 or something like that. We didnt have unleaded...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Rodney_Gold

I and the exhaust guy checked m we can see NO O2...

I and the exhaust guy checked m we can see NO O2 sensors anywhere on the manifolds up to the engine and nothing after the manifold glands... ?? Where would the primary o2 sensors be? surely they cant...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 315
Posted By Rodney_Gold

Odd wiper switch issue - 95 lt1

Wipers and washer don't work at all if my cars interior is cold , leave it in the sun a bit to get the cabin warm/hot and the wipers etc work. Even if the car cools down after this inside , they...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Rodney_Gold

No O2 sensors , no codes..slight performance issue

On my 95 Lt1 , I have a small stumble at low rpm or when going real slow in top gear , just off 1200 Rpm or so, Noticed a slight exhaust leak and took it to the exhaust shop and on the lift I saw...
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