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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-10-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By sbca96

That's what I figured, (smaller) but thought I'd...

That's what I figured, (smaller) but thought I'd ask. My 1986 IROC has the earlier OBD1 PCM, it's not as big, but still takes up decent room.

Years ago I designed adapters to install 4th gen...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By sbca96

That's all they did? Is it possible to get...

That's all they did? Is it possible to get pictures? The OBD1 PCM is kind of bulky, though it DOES fit down the dash speaker hole. I was looking to put it behind the radio, but might not work due to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2023, 02:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By sbca96

Nice collection I guess its not uncommon to...

Nice collection

I guess its not uncommon to have Avantis and Corvettes. My wife has a 2008 Z51 in white with the tuxedo interior, I have a 1963 manual Avanti and a few years back acquired my dads...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
10-13-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By sbca96

Thanks for your opinion, but the HU isn't exactly...

Thanks for your opinion, but the HU isn't exactly "cheap" at over $400 discounted price now that the C6 is two models old.

My Digoptions HU works quite nice, though it is built to specifications...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
10-12-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By sbca96

Any first hand knowledge of this Seicane C6 HU?

My wife has a 2008 C6 with the NAV "no disc" error and even though I added the iSimple Bluetooth kit, it's just clunky to use. Looking for a drop in replacement android stereo, the Seicane gives the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2016, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

I put the spring pin back in. ...

I put the spring pin back in.

http://www.emperorjordan.com/sbca96/images/69Avanti/LT1_Install/Dipstick/LT1Dipstick_011.jpg
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

Using the pictures, a dremel, a drill, a tape...

Using the pictures, a dremel, a drill, a tape measure and a lack of good judgement .. I ventured forth.

I took an allen wrench and stuck it into my vice grips to tap the spring pin out ..
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-17-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

Thanks, that should do the trick. Tom

Thanks, that should do the trick.

Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-15-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

Thanks, this is very helpful guys. On those...

Thanks, this is very helpful guys.

On those pictures, neither the tape nor the dipstick was moved between the shots, correct?

Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

Thanks.. that's a good start. That is tip to tip?...

Thanks.. that's a good start. That is tip to tip? In other words from the top of the round handle to the end of metal? Could you tell me what that measurement from the tip to the bottom of the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-13-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

Hello. Thanks. I have considered that. The engine...

Hello. Thanks. I have considered that. The engine is currently on a stand in the garage. I could put oil into it, but would need to crank the engine to fill the oil filter for an accurate reading.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-12-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,119
Posted By sbca96

1995 LT1 dipstick length - a little help?

I recently bought a 1995 LT1 from a Corvette and didnt get a dipstick with it. I got one from a truck I knew was too long, there is a spring pin that holds it together - plan is to shorten it....
...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
06-19-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Posted By sbca96

I recognize that name. I lurk this site...

I recognize that name.

I lurk this site looking for a Corvette for my wife and see this.

Getting out of the 2nd Gens huh?

Tom
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
04-26-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By sbca96

If it was an auto with a stock exhaust. bummer!...

If it was an auto with a stock exhaust. bummer! Free bump.

Tom
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-04-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,361
Posted By sbca96

If it was only white! Nice Vette BTW! (free...

If it was only white! Nice Vette BTW!

(free bump)

Tom
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-05-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,157
Posted By sbca96

The LT1's keep going and going .. the LS motors...

The LT1's keep going and going .. the LS motors seem to rattle from their
first day, front seals apparently leak and are hard to replace (I have one
to do on the wifes 200k+ '99 SS, but reading...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-01-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,157
Posted By sbca96

This is a nice post to read, thanks to the OP! ...

This is a nice post to read, thanks to the OP!

I'm in the market for a C6 for the wife, and was fearing the auto trans as
a liability with more than 90k. We found a "perfect" Corvette with 92k...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-22-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

We considered that actually. To be honest, since...

We considered that actually. To be honest, since a black C6 is a dime a
dozen and almost all seem to have ebony interior, we tossed around the
possibility of getting a deal (seen black/ebony/auto...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-22-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

Thanks for all the input, the 92k was out of the...

Thanks for all the input, the 92k was out of the running and then they got
back to me and its back in again. I did some checking on the trans and it
doesnt seem that difficult to swap, perhaps...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-20-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

Thanks Seadawg, yes I am up on most of the...

Thanks Seadawg, yes I am up on most of the current tech the Corvette
has the unknowns for me is the keyless start and the 6 spd auto. I have
just completed an EFI swap into her first car a 1978...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

YES!! Thank you CaryBob! I guess that is the...

YES!! Thank you CaryBob! I guess that is the part that is alien to this
forum : I EXPECT the car to make it to 200k with only transmission work
and am trying to see how critical that is to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

Its not difficult. She wants an arctic...

Its not difficult. She wants an arctic white/ebony/auto. We found one. I
am looking for input on how the transmissions last.

If we can not find one in our price range, she will stay with the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

Your point was? So I am guessing that you...

Your point was?

So I am guessing that you guys just happened to buy Corvettes? I mean
you went to a Toyota dealer and looked at the Prius, and the Camry and
then wandered onto the Chevy lot and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-18-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

Thanks, but thats what I have been doing for over...

Thanks, but thats what I have been doing for over a year, every day I
look on Craigslist, Ebay, Autotrader.com, Cars.com .. etc.... its not that
I haven't FOUND the combination, its finding the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-17-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,505
Posted By sbca96

As I said, Arctic White + ebony interior + auto =...

As I said, Arctic White + ebony interior + auto = rare bird. Trust me I
have been looking for a while now. Its not the auto that's difficult if it
was the only requirement I could get a silver...
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