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Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-28-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 248
Posted By 86Pacecar

I’ve had MN collector plates since 2006. Not a...

I’ve had MN collector plates since 2006. Not a daily driver but it gets driven. Never an issue but I guess if you had the wrong LEO on the wrong day you might get hassled. If your not daily driving...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,507
Posted By 86Pacecar

Yes mine were steel. It has held up great since...

Yes mine were steel. It has held up great since I originally did this write up.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-15-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,906
Posted By 86Pacecar

If anyone is looking there is a OEM set for sale...

If anyone is looking there is a OEM set for sale locally to me. I've already have them on my car or I'd be buying them.
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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-02-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By 86Pacecar

Well it sounds like no fuel during start up. Is...

Well it sounds like no fuel during start up. Is the cold start injector firing? Are the main injectors firing? Get a "noid light" and see if the injectors are being pulsed.

Fuel, air, spark,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-25-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

OK, here's the latest: Voltage good to pump....

OK, here's the latest:
Voltage good to pump. Solid 12 volts
Took off fuel feed line from injector rail and tested flow. Manual says at least 1/2 pint in 15 seconds. Got much more than that so...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-24-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

Pump is running and the car does start much...

Pump is running and the car does start much faster as it pressurizes in half the time of the old pump. to watch the guage it just slowly rises from zero to 40, not almost instantaneous that it's...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-24-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

Put a new pump in and still have a slow to...

Put a new pump in and still have a slow to pressurize issue. It will pump up a bit faster now but still takes about 5 seconds to pump up to 40 PSI. I guess the next step is the regulator.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-22-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By 86Pacecar

I put a BBK on mine too when I had TB issues. ...

I put a BBK on mine too when I had TB issues. Never performed or ran as well as the stock unit. See link for what I did. It is working great and working so muvh better than the BBK ever did.

...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-21-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

I have not replaced the pump yet, that was a...

I have not replaced the pump yet, that was a different poster. I plan to ge to it this weekend and will post back the results.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

Seems my problem is opposite of yours. I cannot...

Seems my problem is opposite of yours. I cannot get to 42 PSI until the car is running then to 40 with the FPR disconnected. Hook the FPR back up and it drops to 37-38 which is expected from a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

Its been removed and chip updated to compensate

Its been removed and chip updated to compensate
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

I rarely drive the car so most times it's a week...

I rarely drive the car so most times it's a week between driving so the hard starting isuue happens everytime. I'm guessing it's down to zero after a week. I wiil check this afternoon after work as...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,272
Posted By 86Pacecar

Fuel Pressure issue questions

1986 Convertible
I've had a difficult cold start problem for quite some time and it always takes alot of cranking time and multiple tries to get it to fire. Since this is not a daily driver I've...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-21-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,445
Posted By 86Pacecar

Don't touch a thing other than basic maintenance....

Don't touch a thing other than basic maintenance. Once you start modding and going down that road it's a money pit as it's never enough. A pristine 89 with 28K miles is a gem, you will regret the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-26-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,507
Posted By 86Pacecar

Do you have a Throttle Body that needs work? ...

Do you have a Throttle Body that needs work? Tear it apart and send me the body and I'll install a new bushing. The most difficult part was getting the tiny screws off the blades. Had to grind off...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-26-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,507
Posted By 86Pacecar

Sorry I haven't folowed my own thread in a few...

Sorry I haven't folowed my own thread in a few days. Yes that is the kit I used. No issues with the purchase and it shipped quick. Nice reaming tool. I can send mine to you with a few bushing if...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-20-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By 86Pacecar

email sent

email sent
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-20-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By 86Pacecar

Shipping should not be too bad. I would cover...

Shipping should not be too bad. I would cover shipping at $200.

I haven't use paypal in a while so I'll have to check on my account to see if it's still active.
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-19-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By 86Pacecar

I'm near Minneapolis Mn. Yes the bracket has all...

I'm near Minneapolis Mn. Yes the bracket has all the connections for the cruise control.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,507
Posted By 86Pacecar

Car finally finished and back on the road. I...

Car finally finished and back on the road. I ended up having the bracket welded on to the shaft at a local shop.

It runs great and the throttle is smooth as butter. I had put a BBK on the car...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-18-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By 86Pacecar

Comp Cams XE262H-14 Flat Tappet

Comp Cams XE262H-14 for sale. Used for approximately 10K miles. No abnormal wear on any of the lobes. Had this in my 86 and it made great power at the track, best 13.5 sec. in the 1/4. Put motor...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-18-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By 86Pacecar

BBK 52MM Throttle Body 85-88

I have a low mileage(10K) BBK throttle body for sale. Great condition and absolutely nothing wrong with it. $200 obo Plus shipping SOLD

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-16-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 29
Cam
Views: 1,841
Posted By 86Pacecar

I have a Comp Cams XE-265h-14 that I just took...

I have a Comp Cams XE-265h-14 that I just took out of my 86.

It's in great shape with about 10K miles on it. It is not too aggressive but does idle with a bit of lope. It did run on the stock...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By 86Pacecar

No they are not binding at all. If I have a bad...

No they are not binding at all. If I have a bad MC or brake hose causing the brakes to hang up then it would make sense that they may have overheated causing the fluid to boil. The problem did...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By 86Pacecar

Good thought. It has been a while since I've...

Good thought. It has been a while since I've flushed the fluid and even though it looks clean in the reservoir, looks can be deceiving. It does make sense that once I got moving again and the brake...
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