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Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-25-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

:iagree: Excellent post. It shows the...

:iagree: Excellent post. It shows the relationship between torque and HP. For the street, pick your RPM range and go with it.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-24-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

I think my point of this thread is completely...

I think my point of this thread is completely missed by most people. The ~245 HP L98 and 300HP LT1, while "underpowered" by modern standards are still very good street engines. We're not talking...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-17-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

^^:iagree: Correct you cannot make 1 HP without...

^^:iagree: Correct you cannot make 1 HP without twisting force applied to achieve it. They are related in the formula and one can't exist without the other.

The discussion should be, hopefully in...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-17-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

It's the point of this whole post diversions and...

It's the point of this whole post diversions and all. The C4 Corvette with it's "low HP" ratings when compared to the SAE gross ratings of the 60's is 100% on par with the classic muscle cars.
...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-16-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By vl5150

That's what it's all about and giving your son...

That's what it's all about and giving your son some good hands on experience at the same time. Great picture. Is he mechanically inclined? I think that has to be one of the more important traits...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

And that's the beauty of having engineers to...

And that's the beauty of having engineers to determine the proper application of HP and torque.

Here's my take to keep my own sanity..

A CBR 600 motorcycle makes roughly 2x HP to torque. Even...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,174
Posted By vl5150

Getting one to DD is possible but any C4 you get...

Getting one to DD is possible but any C4 you get is going to be old at this point. Here's a flurry of questions you need to ask yourself. What's the strategy? Get a mint 15,000 mile example, a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,174
Posted By vl5150

As a driver, the C4. But with that kind of...

As a driver, the C4. But with that kind of mileage, I'd vote option III- Neither. Wear out a disposable beater instead like a Ford Focus.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,754
Posted By vl5150

After the kill, did you ask your boss for a raise...

After the kill, did you ask your boss for a raise for good (driving) performance? :cool:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-14-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

It looks like a few guys here get the jist of my...

It looks like a few guys here get the jist of my post. For me, having a 10 sec 1/4 mile bike that does 180 is pretty much a one trick pony and I think the cars that are catching up to this kind of...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

So people today slam the L98, but in reality that...

So people today slam the L98, but in reality that engine was within striking distance of a stock 60's 427 big block in HP and exceeded it in torque. The LT1 bettered it, and the LT4 shattered it. ...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,824
Posted By vl5150

I don't care for front drivers like the Honda, I...

I don't care for front drivers like the Honda, I think Miata's are excellent.
As far as pure flogging goes, the Miata is up there with the best and it's a real elemental sports car. The Miata and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,815
Posted By vl5150

Musings on horsepower

Withdrawn
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-30-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,824
Posted By vl5150

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By vl5150

Both cool cars! C3's for stylin' and C4's...

Both cool cars!

C3's for stylin' and C4's for drivin'. Pick yer poison. :rock:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,678
Posted By vl5150

I think you'll have as much fun as the tires will...

I think you'll have as much fun as the tires will allow all things being equal.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By vl5150

I think a whole lot of that has to do with the...

I think a whole lot of that has to do with the wholesale offshoring of the components coupled with the robotic assembly here (if made in the USA). No unions, EPA, wages, rights, etc in China for...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-27-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,824
Posted By vl5150

Here's the real story from my perspective.. ...

Here's the real story from my perspective..

For me a sports car shouldn't be to refined. It should be a bit "eccentric" and the C4 is that. I remember the C4 when it came out and it was eagerly...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-27-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By vl5150

My 1990 has a $42000 sticker on it after options....

My 1990 has a $42000 sticker on it after options. In comparison, I paid $12,700 for a brand new Mustang GT back in 1990. Chevy has kept prices down, but a loaded Mustang GT can approach the price...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-21-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By vl5150

I started yesterday on the motorcycle clutch...

I started yesterday on the motorcycle clutch using the Mityvac and got less than stellar results this time as well as in the past so I changed to the pump the lever method. I think the Mityvac tends...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By vl5150

Clutch Bleed Idea

Ok so I found out something on my motorcycle clutch that may have promise for cars.

I picked up a '84 Honda Nighthawk with a hydraulic clutch and it was shifting a bit notchy with some drag...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,548
Posted By vl5150

Joe C's method is what I use and it's the fastest...

Joe C's method is what I use and it's the fastest way. Go easy and double check all of the valves before you turn the crank. Remember the SBC has the Siamese ports so do remember that the exhaust...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By vl5150

Besides any leaks, are the injectors OK and...

Besides any leaks, are the injectors OK and correct for your car? That and the FPR is what actually changed so look hard there. What's the fuel pressure? Are all the sensors hooked back up...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-18-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By vl5150

And its only 2nd gear? How's reverse? Is it...

And its only 2nd gear? How's reverse? Is it hard to get into other gears?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-18-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,369
Posted By vl5150

That was a douche bag gesture from that C7 owner....

That was a douche bag gesture from that C7 owner. Anyone can go into a Chevy dealer and get a new Vette or anything else- that doesn't take much skill apart from opening up a check book and/or...
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