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Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-26-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,337
Posted By captainkawasaki

New lower price!

New lower price!
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-15-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,337
Posted By captainkawasaki

1990 Corvette coupe 6spd 383 Lancaster PA $8000

For sale is my 1990 Corvette 6 speed for $8,000. Car is near Lancaster PA (Southeast PA). The car has 95,388 miles. At 91,121 new weatherstrip installed on roof panel and rear hatch along with new...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-28-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,395
Posted By captainkawasaki

I have one, the jack points line up very well. I...

I have one, the jack points line up very well. I like the lift even though I can't drive the corvette over the lift (front of the car is too low after I dropped it). Picked up my son's Crown...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-04-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,358
Posted By captainkawasaki

If you are running stock heads then .510 lift is...

If you are running stock heads then .510 lift is too much and you are probably getting coil bind or otherwise bottoming the valve springs. I am coming from an L98 but I believe I read that the LT1...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-21-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By captainkawasaki

I have full bodied crane roller rockers and...

I have full bodied crane roller rockers and notched the ac bracket just enough to get the valve cover off. Haven't had any problems yet! I only took a small notch maybe 3/8ths deep. I still have...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-15-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By captainkawasaki

Sorry the motor has sold. The dual mass flywheel...

Sorry the motor has sold. The dual mass flywheel is still available if that's your bag--captainkawasaki
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-15-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By captainkawasaki

Sorry the heads have sold

Sorry the heads have sold
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-02-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,725
Posted By captainkawasaki

PM sent!

PM sent!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-22-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By captainkawasaki

That pipe feeds the EGR, you can remove it if you...

That pipe feeds the EGR, you can remove it if you don't need to pass any sort of smog tests. You'll need to remove the EGR valve and block off its attachment point to the intake manifold and get...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-22-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By captainkawasaki

Easy--I set the four tires together, three on the...

Easy--I set the four tires together, three on the ground in a triangle and one on top for the table. Then I drilled holes in 'em and ran a bolt with a big fender washer on each side through. Like...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-22-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By captainkawasaki

She's true to the stereotype--feisty and firey! ...

She's true to the stereotype--feisty and firey! We'll be married 20 years in January.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-22-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By captainkawasaki

They were a mixed set, problem is that the newest...

They were a mixed set, problem is that the newest two tires were still 8 years old. The cheapskate in kept saying "look at all the tread left..........". Much like my new brake pads, the difference...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,438
Posted By captainkawasaki

Update on the Carbotechs: they are squeaky and...

Update on the Carbotechs: they are squeaky and dirty and golldang do they stop like a mother.
Running an auto-x next weekend and am seriously looking forward using to the car's newfound stopping...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-21-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,944
Posted By captainkawasaki

I worked on a 'barn find' type vette at a shop...

I worked on a 'barn find' type vette at a shop where I do some computer work. It sat for 7 years without running, it cranked but wouldn't start. We ohm'ed the injectors and found three that were...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-21-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By captainkawasaki

My Tire Table

The takeoffs from my vette were so big and neat looking I hated to just toss 'em. So I made this table/chair thingie for ruminating about how that bolt/nut/washer/wrench/small animal could be lost...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-20-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,498
Posted By captainkawasaki

A speedo and a giant gold chain. Good taste!

A speedo and a giant gold chain. Good taste!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-20-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By captainkawasaki

Sounds like bad starter or starter solenoid to...

Sounds like bad starter or starter solenoid to me. Autozone tests them free, at least the one near my house does. Stop by on the way and we'll have a beer!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-20-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By captainkawasaki

87 convertible would have had factory aluminum...

87 convertible would have had factory aluminum heads using the long thread section spark plugs. Short thread section plugs are for cast iron heads. You say there was engine work, stick a magnet on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,438
Posted By captainkawasaki

I must also confess that I believe my rear pads...

I must also confess that I believe my rear pads were originals. They were worn down to a few 32nds and had PBR stamped on the back. I'm still amazed at the enormous difference the new pads make.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,438
Posted By captainkawasaki

Correct, the AX6 is considered an Autocross pad. ...

Correct, the AX6 is considered an Autocross pad. I explained that my car is a cruiser and an autocrosser that sees only about 1000 to 1500 miles a year and the AX6 pad was the recommended pad. If...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By captainkawasaki

I paid my 12 year old daughter 20 bucks to pay...

I paid my 12 year old daughter 20 bucks to pay under the dash to do the snap ring connecting the clutch pedal to the clutch cylinder piston. Best 20 bucks I've ever spent. Highly recommend bribing...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,765
Posted By captainkawasaki

Not sure what order you are doing everything in...

Not sure what order you are doing everything in but I found with TunerPro there is a specific order which must be followed for logging to work. Computer must be connected to the OBD1 port first. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By captainkawasaki

I asked the same question once. I was at...

I asked the same question once.
I was at Corvettes at Carlisle and one of the presenters (his name escapes me) told me that there was a bladder inside the tank that peels from the sides of the tank...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,438
Posted By captainkawasaki

Poor brake performance--Fixed!

I installed stainless braided brake lines and bled the brakes. Still bad brakes. I replaced the master cylinder and pumped out all the old fluid, still bad brakes. I disabled the ABS, still bad...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-16-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 892
Posted By captainkawasaki

I have a 1990 FSM at home. When I get home from...

I have a 1990 FSM at home. When I get home from work I'll see about taking a couple of pictures of the pages you need and sending them to you just to get you started. Good luck!
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