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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-04-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,641
Posted By LaVidaLoca

One of the things I did was to hook up the knock...

One of the things I did was to hook up the knock sensor to the Accel. Then I made numerous runs while recording RPM, Vacuum, A/F and knock. Then I advanced until there was knock and removed the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-29-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,641
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Do yourself a favor and get a wide band. I have...

Do yourself a favor and get a wide band. I have been running a Thruster on my 85 for over a year and love it. Started with an Innovate wide band but had some issues with it. Just moved to an AEM...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-19-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By LaVidaLoca

I did this a number of years ago. Here is what I...

I did this a number of years ago. Here is what I found out:

1. I used some 17" A mold wheels with the proper offset. The stock wheels would not work. Not sure what others might work.

2. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-23-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Here is the diagrams for the two headlight...

Here is the diagrams for the two headlight systems on C4s:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/1844984520_acc6e4744b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/17576549@N05/1844984520/)


Note that on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,036
Posted By LaVidaLoca

@Agent 86 > nice job. looks great.

@Agent 86 > nice job. looks great.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-07-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,036
Posted By LaVidaLoca

It has been years since I took mine out, but I...

It has been years since I took mine out, but I recall removing the top pad and the carpet section under it.

There was one diagonal metal strap near the middle (I think) that was going to be so...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-03-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By LaVidaLoca

:iagree::iagree: Sorry, you stepped on a...

:iagree::iagree:

Sorry, you stepped on a topic land mine. The "Thermo" debate gets going on here regularly.

Replace the thermo with stock. Pull the radiator shroud and clear any debris from...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-02-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,653
Posted By LaVidaLoca

I wouldn't say muscle car at all. In the 60s...

I wouldn't say muscle car at all. In the 60s and 70s I drove a number of muscle cars and would summarize them as massive power in a straight line.

The thing I love about my C4 and other Vettes...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-02-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,507
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Throttle position sensor or Idle Air Control...

Throttle position sensor or Idle Air Control maybe?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-02-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Found an interesting web site by NGK with a lot...

Found an interesting web site by NGK with a lot of info about spark plug heat ranges and the reasoning behind them:

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_support/spark_plugs/index.asp?mode=nml
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-31-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,101
Posted By LaVidaLoca

In OK it is 25 years but you can only drive them...

In OK it is 25 years but you can only drive them for historical or exhibition purposes. No DD.

Hmmm. Maybe I can talk my boss into a daily classic car show???
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-28-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Not a debate or even a challenge to this...

Not a debate or even a challenge to this statement. Just a clarification. I went back and read every reference to intake temp (MAT or IAT) in Probst's book on Corvette fuel injection. He makes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-28-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By LaVidaLoca

IAT is not directly related to the EGR. IAT...

IAT is not directly related to the EGR. IAT measures the air temp to calculate the density of the air and together with the MAF / ECM to calculate the required amount of fuel to hit the target AFR....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-22-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,795
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Double clutch??? Heck I can Zero clutch. ...

Double clutch??? Heck I can Zero clutch. Learned to shift without a clutch racing motorcycles (except getting started). I can still remove load from the transmission, slip it out of gear, then...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-19-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,738
Posted By LaVidaLoca

I agree with going LT1. 84 is throttle body...

I agree with going LT1.

84 is throttle body and does not make much horse power
85 has an ECM / MAF / burnoff module that was only used that year and is not easily modified
86 is a split year...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-16-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,808
Posted By LaVidaLoca

It has been a very long time since I have messed...

It has been a very long time since I have messed with LPG. My dad owned a propane company so all of our trucks had propane conversions done on them.

We put a plate under the carb and ran the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-02-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By LaVidaLoca

If you want it to look factory new just send it...

If you want it to look factory new just send it to Chuck Pelton. He will rebuild it and make it look original. Had mine done by Chuck about 8 years ago and it still looks great.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-01-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By LaVidaLoca

I have the LC 1 with the display inside on the...

I have the LC 1 with the display inside on the dash. I like knowing what the AF ratio is all the time when I am making changes just in case I screw up something on one of the tables. I use the O2...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By LaVidaLoca

No, it does not have the Z51 package. But you...

No, it does not have the Z51 package. But you can see my driveway is not all that steep and I could not get out without dragging going in or out.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-31-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,968
Posted By LaVidaLoca

OK. I retract my answer.

OK. I retract my answer.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By LaVidaLoca

This is not the greatest pic since it was shot to...

This is not the greatest pic since it was shot to show the wheels rather than the air dam but the top of the front wheel is just about level with the fender opening.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By LaVidaLoca

It is kind of interesting. I have also found a...

It is kind of interesting. I have also found a lack of input on tuning on CF. I have gone over to Thirdgen.org and found some input there. Also on some sites just for EFI issues. Not sure why....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-31-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,968
Posted By LaVidaLoca

The purpose of the bypass board is that you don't...

The purpose of the bypass board is that you don't have to cut and crimp wires and then you can put it back to stock if you want to. I can see where some people might want to do that.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By LaVidaLoca

Where did you install the spacers?

Where did you install the spacers?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-31-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By LaVidaLoca

I would not call it damage but I lowered the...

I would not call it damage but I lowered the front about as low as it would go and put 9.5" x 17" wheels on the front. I get a slight rub on the outside edge of the tire under VERY hard cornering. ...
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