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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,149
Posted By BevoVette

Scat Crank and Rods, Keith Black Hypereutetic...

Scat Crank and Rods, Keith Black Hypereutetic pistons, Patriot 190 heads, Performance Distributer DUI HEI ignition, Edelbrock Performer EPS intake (2101 I think)! AED prepped Holley 750 double...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,149
Posted By BevoVette

You can't get an air gap intake under a stock...

You can't get an air gap intake under a stock hood, but you can get a performer EPS to clear.

Aero motive sells a carb regulator purpose made for a conversion from stock FI to carb. AED sells a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,006
Posted By BevoVette

Try the book "Building High Performance SBC...

Try the book "Building High Performance SBC Engines on a Budget" by David Vizard. It covers carb only, but discusses quality parts and techniques that are cheap in building the long block. I built a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By BevoVette

Purchase an engine run stand. You can find a...

Purchase an engine run stand. You can find a model that supports FI ( electric fuel pump and fuel return provisions). Makes sense if you are building more than one engines. Useful to find oil leaks...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-18-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By BevoVette

Can you ship to Texas?

Can you ship to Texas?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By BevoVette

1984 C4 Rear Hatch

I have my car torn down and the engine out. I have no power hooked up.

Does anyone know how to open the rear hatch without using the electric button?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-03-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,538
Posted By BevoVette

Muffin gives good advice. Probably a good...

Muffin gives good advice.

Probably a good idea to plan on changing your head gaskets. I have an 84 I am rebuilding, replacing factory iron heads with Aluminum from Patriot ($895 with CNC proted...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-31-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,587
Posted By BevoVette

I assume you used proper engine building protocol...

I assume you used proper engine building protocol and lubed everything as you put it together. COMP Cams says that the first 20 minutes of a cam's life determines the service life and efficiency.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-30-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,205
Posted By BevoVette

Put on a pair of Walker 15039 (3") or 15038...

Put on a pair of Walker 15039 (3") or 15038 (21/2") Cats and be legal. They flow better than your engine is capable of exceeding.

You need 2.2 CFM of flow per horsepower in order to not restrict...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BevoVette

If you want a little more low end torque vs. high...

If you want a little more low end torque vs. high end horsepower, advance your cam to on @ 4 degrees. Be sure to check VTC clearance!!!!

My opinion on 1.6 rockers.....valvetrain geometry has many...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,649
Posted By BevoVette

Go with the COMP Cams CCA-17002-16 Aluminum...

Go with the COMP Cams CCA-17002-16 Aluminum non-self aligning rockers for $160.95 from Summit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-17002-16/

These are 1.6:1...a great bargain in aluminum. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-23-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,649
Posted By BevoVette

The previous cam is a 3119 grind number from...

The previous cam is a 3119 grind number from COMP....custom grind...takes 10 days to receive and will cost $300.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-23-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,649
Posted By BevoVette

Try this....COMP Cams 280 Magnum on a 108 LCA in...

Try this....COMP Cams 280 Magnum on a 108 LCA in @ 4 degrees advance.

Valvetrain: COMP 26918 beehive springs, magnum roller tip rockers 1.6:1 ratio, COMP Magnum pushrods.

If you have the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-23-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,649
Posted By BevoVette

Hydraulic flat tappet or roller? How much...

Hydraulic flat tappet or roller?

How much displacement? 350 or 383?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,638
Posted By BevoVette

It sounds a lot like a coil/wire/plug issue. It...

It sounds a lot like a coil/wire/plug issue. It will not throw a code until things get really bad.

If you have eliminated the TPS and timing issue, use a multi meter on the coil and insure it is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,884
Posted By BevoVette

Sometimes the hardlines will get friction...

Sometimes the hardlines will get friction fractures from rubbing against the car. Unfortunately the fuel will drip a good ways from the crack. After your find your leak and are putting things back...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By BevoVette

Pull the oil filter and if it is not a pain, pull...

Pull the oil filter and if it is not a pain, pull the oil pan. It is good to see what you are up against. If you have a lot of water in the motor, your mains are in jeopardy. That means a tear down....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By BevoVette

Sounds like heat. Got a Cat nearby?

Sounds like heat. Got a Cat nearby?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-22-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,553
Posted By BevoVette

Do you have a revimiter on the HEI and is it set...

Do you have a revimiter on the HEI and is it set right? It sounds like a rev limiter actuating.

Good Luck :>)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-09-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,613
Posted By BevoVette

I have built a 475hp 495ftlb 383 from my pitiful...

I have built a 475hp 495ftlb 383 from my pitiful 2 bolt main 84 350. As long as you keep horsepower under 500, ARP mainstuds will do the deal.

Go with an AED preped Holley 4150 750CFM doublepumper...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,024
Posted By BevoVette

The Helm factory manual covers taking apart and...

The Helm factory manual covers taking apart and rebuilding the R&P in great detail, at least for my 84.

It is worth the bucks to buy this manual!!!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-22-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By BevoVette

Just bought an 84 for $2550. The guy had the...

Just bought an 84 for $2550. The guy had the heads off and did not know what to do. Wife made him dump it. All it did was save me some time as I pulled the engine to make a 383 and ordered new...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By BevoVette

The 6 speed Bell Housing requires a .030 shim....

The 6 speed Bell Housing requires a .030 shim. You need to use longer bolts to get it together with the shim 1 3/4 instead of 1 1/2.

The ultimate authority on this is Bill Boudreau at ZR51...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-10-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By BevoVette

Due to the Overwhelming Response.....

I am cutting all the prices in half.....

And you can take the whole lot for $400 plus shipping as a package deal.

Need to get some room in my hot rod garage.

I did sell the 454 motor.
...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-10-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By BevoVette

I would love to buy it

But I live in San Antonio, TX

Any suggestions from anyone????

Craig
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