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Forum: Northern California
03-23-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 407
Posted By GeosFun

Hi Jim, I am planning on it: 1988 coupe,...

Hi Jim,

I am planning on it: 1988 coupe, sticky tires class, 408, auto/SR
Geo
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-31-2008, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By GeosFun

my question is, what determines the RPM limit of...

my question is, what determines the RPM limit of a car, the stock motor was like 5000. normally shifting gears at 4200 or so.

Is the 4200 rpms going to be the limit of the new motor or can it go...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-29-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,170
Posted By GeosFun

Stock tuned port C4's are basically set up for...

Stock tuned port C4's are basically set up for low end torque and low RPM's. Trying to make power with heads and cam and induction will move the power curve up, but then you have converter and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-12-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 72,484
Posted By GeosFun

Very nice, Ski! I hope this project is a...

Very nice, Ski! I hope this project is a sparkling success for you.:cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-15-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,216
Posted By GeosFun

Very cool! Can't wait to hear "on the ground"...

Very cool! Can't wait to hear "on the ground" performance!:cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By GeosFun

Go to the search function at the top and key in...

Go to the search function at the top and key in Pete K. It will list threads where he has posted. A most recent one is about a cam for his 406. From there you can email him
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-02-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By GeosFun

I have one of Pete K's converters and it is...

I have one of Pete K's converters and it is excellent for my daily driver. And it should save you some $$ while he's at it.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-02-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,428
Posted By GeosFun

(BTW George, the new 210 Eliminators do have an...

(BTW George, the new 210 Eliminators do have an EO number!) Where the hell were they when we built our motors

Hi Cabo! Cripes! :willy: This is the story of my life! This bodes well for the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-01-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,428
Posted By GeosFun

When I went through the same decision making...

When I went through the same decision making process, it all boiled down to two determining factors, both of which had to be met:

1. If your car is to pass Ca smog, you cannot run too big a cam...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-27-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,303
Posted By GeosFun

I normally build conservative packages. Not...

I normally build conservative packages. Not interested in building "the best" 406, but a smooth, drivable, but quick package.

Hi Pete,
Here are just some thoughts: You might recall I have a 406...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,480
Posted By GeosFun

Yes. Several years ago I raised the back of the...

Yes. Several years ago I raised the back of the hood on my '71 GMC with 1" body spacers and scotch taped strings all over the hood. The strings from the very front past the center barely moved. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,480
Posted By GeosFun

If you have to "scoop it," the middle of the hood...

If you have to "scoop it," the middle of the hood area is NOT a good place for air intake. At speed, there is very little air current there, believe it or not. The base of the windshield is the hot...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-13-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,907
Posted By GeosFun

The proof (either way) is in the pudding. Please...

The proof (either way) is in the pudding. Please give us the results, no matter what. We "nay sayers" will be gentle! Good luck
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,907
Posted By GeosFun

We use camshafts with more lift and duration to...

We use camshafts with more lift and duration to get more air into the engine to make more power.

Really? I do it because it sounds neat when I pull into a parking lot full of pretty girls:lol:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,907
Posted By GeosFun

I must admit, I am mystified by this whole...

I must admit, I am mystified by this whole concept. :willy: It seems to me the basic idea is more oxygen molecules in the higher octane fuel requires less ambient air for efficient combustion. Less...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,907
Posted By GeosFun

Great theory. I hope it works for you! I would...

Great theory. I hope it works for you! I would think since you are swimming in uncharted territory, having the car on the dyno to set the chip might be the best for optimization as I would think...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 62,374
Posted By GeosFun

The good news with going to a pro is they are are...

The good news with going to a pro is they are are time, on target pricewise (really no more expensive than anyone else), quality is "tits", and they put in so much cool stuff we normal mortals never...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 62,374
Posted By GeosFun

How exciting! Good for you! After awhile it...

How exciting! Good for you! After awhile it gets tiresome reading posts such as : what is the best cheapest ......(fill in the blank). It is refreshing when one bites the bullet and says, "the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,334
Posted By GeosFun

The biggest performance increases come from...

The biggest performance increases come from getting rid of as much unsprung weight as possible, like wheels, tires. Example, 100 lbs unsprung weight loss gives more performance than 100 lbs sprung...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,733
Posted By GeosFun

Weight is very important. You will also have to...

Weight is very important. You will also have to install a roll bar both to pass tech at any strip, but also to take flex out of the body/frame.

But somewhere in the project you need to consider...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-03-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By GeosFun

I have not dropped a bolt in mine, but years ago...

I have not dropped a bolt in mine, but years ago I installed TPIS Large tube runners, Big Mouth manifold and ported the plenum. I thought that part was pretty normal R&R.

There has been untold...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,166
Posted By GeosFun

Avoid Vettepartsonline, like the plague!:smash:

Avoid Vettepartsonline, like the plague!:smash:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,166
Posted By GeosFun

7/10, Holy crap! :eek: This requires a little...

7/10, Holy crap! :eek: This requires a little more explanation. What were your times before the change? maybe a stick car? No other changes, like sticky tires?

My L98 is all done about 5500.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By GeosFun

Just remember, the most beautiful woman in the...

Just remember, the most beautiful woman in the world is a PITA to someone. This probably applies to Corvettes as well. I'd pass on this one. There are too many other out there in the pond
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-30-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,166
Posted By GeosFun

When I did the D44 conversion in mine, 700R, I...

When I did the D44 conversion in mine, 700R, I went with a 3.73 (from
D36/2.59). Mine is a 1988 with SR so does not rev like your engine. But I hated it! I traded the 3.73 out to another forum...
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