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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-18-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By tommelton

Any pics? I am interested. -Tom

Any pics? I am interested.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-03-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By tommelton

I *think* the guage will read 80psi if you short...

I *think* the guage will read 80psi if you short the wire from the sender. Therefore my bet is the wire from the sending unit is trapped between the bellhousing and the block, and grounding out.
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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-16-2005, 05:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By tommelton

I do, but it is/was on an 86 with 17x11.5" CCWs. ...

I do, but it is/was on an 86 with 17x11.5" CCWs. No rubbing on the fender, but the wheel would rub on the swaybar when turning to full lock each direction...

Not a good datapoint for you since...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-15-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By tommelton

Depends on the original/factory tire size vs what...

Depends on the original/factory tire size vs what you are running now. Supply both and then the change can be determined.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-13-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By tommelton

Sure, it is theirs, the EBay seller......

Sure, it is theirs, the EBay seller... http://www.c5west.com/home.htm

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2005, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By tommelton

Aluminum as stated above, mine cracked also, had...

Aluminum as stated above, mine cracked also, had it welded at local welding shop for something like $20.

You need to be sure the rear bracket to the exhaust manifold is in place...

Tom Melton...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-29-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,199
Posted By tommelton

With all the parts and having studied the parts...

With all the parts and having studied the parts manual fully, seriously, not that bad.

As a matter of fact, I can now have the tranny and bellhousing on the floor of the garage about 90 minutes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-29-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,199
Posted By tommelton

For me it was easy justification - the car to be...

For me it was easy justification - the car to be converted had the complete suspension already done for track usage, the 700R4 was the weak link. Replace the weak link and move on. Simple.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2005, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,199
Posted By tommelton

Been there, done that, love the 6 speed. ...

Been there, done that, love the 6 speed. Honestly it is not that hard of a project for someone with decent mechanical skills. The wiring is not that hard either, and yes, it can be done in a...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-27-2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By tommelton

Just curious why you would want 255s on a 10"...

Just curious why you would want 255s on a 10" rim? The typical fitment on a 9.5 rim in 17" size is 275s. Stock 16" rim was 255s on a 9.5 and it looked stretched. Tirerack has only competition...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-16-2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 246
Posted By tommelton

PM responded to. -Tom

PM responded to.

-Tom
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-16-2005, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 716
Posted By tommelton

Dave, Thanks for the pics! That is me in...

Dave,

Thanks for the pics! That is me in the 53x car (first pic). Sorry I did not actually get to meet you, came down a few times and never found you there. Did see your car, it looks great!
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-16-2005, 08:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,773
Posted By tommelton

Hi! I was in the 86 Vette number 53x. I had the...

Hi! I was in the 86 Vette number 53x. I had the same issue with that car, I had to plant my nose (lets just say too close) to his bumper to get a legal over the roof pass signal.

Needless to...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-16-2005, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 246
Posted By tommelton

I have no idea the value of this thing. Say...

I have no idea the value of this thing. Say $110 shipped within the continental US?

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-16-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,482
Posted By tommelton

Then trim about 3/4" off the top of your dipstick...

Then trim about 3/4" off the top of your dipstick fill tube, and your dipstick will then read correct.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-15-2005, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 246
Posted By tommelton

I am pretty sure I still have mine. I replaced...

I am pretty sure I still have mine. I replaced the factory motor in my 86 with the ZZ4. If I still have it, the distributor is new, with one exception. I swapped my distibutor drive gear for the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By tommelton

If anyone is interested, I have a TransGo shift...

If anyone is interested, I have a TransGo shift kit for the 700R4, new in the box with video, I will let go for $75 plus shipping. I converted the car from 700R4 to ZF6 before getting to install the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2005, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By tommelton

No, u-joint thingie (inner drive axle stub) has a...

No, u-joint thingie (inner drive axle stub) has a snap-ring inside the differential. You have to drop the differential, remove the cover, remove the snap ring, then the axle stub slides out, then...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-06-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By tommelton

Mine is an Edelbrock/BBK unit - no issue here...

Mine is an Edelbrock/BBK unit - no issue here with that. I had heard some had this problem, I was lucky mine did not.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-02-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By tommelton

I believe they are M12x1.75x45 -Tom

I believe they are M12x1.75x45

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-02-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By tommelton

Which harness, the engine harness, or the forward...

Which harness, the engine harness, or the forward headlight/alternator harness?

You can often find them on EBay or at places like Contemporary Corvette.

-Tom
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-27-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By tommelton

5pm is typical for Road Atlanta. I have alot to...

5pm is typical for Road Atlanta. I have alot to do with the Peachtree BMW events there, and our entry time is 5pm also, the day before the event starts.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,097
Posted By tommelton

Of course they would not work on GMpartsdirect -...

Of course they would not work on GMpartsdirect - they are EBay ITEM numbers. There are tons of them for sale on EBay.

-Tom
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-26-2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,097
Posted By tommelton

I believe the part is from a 1LE optioned Camaro,...

I believe the part is from a 1LE optioned Camaro, sometimes they can be found on EBay.

Item number:

7987511234
7987512380
7988325106
7988728434
7983498593
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-07-2005, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By tommelton

There is better stuff to use than normal RTV. ...

There is better stuff to use than normal RTV. Permatex "The Right Stuff" is the right stuff for this...
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