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Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-20-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,813
Posted By Hotred94

I've played with my vette long enough to know...

I've played with my vette long enough to know that there are a lot of factors involved with the drone. I believe Rocco is right about the flat sided mufflers being prone to drone. I have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,790
Posted By Hotred94

I installed the T flush kit when I flushed my 94....

I installed the T flush kit when I flushed my 94. That let me flush it with hose water for as long as I thought was needed. Don't use Dex as it will react with old coolant still adhering to engine...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By Hotred94

Wow, I used to live out there in Cucamonga some...

Wow, I used to live out there in Cucamonga some 30 years ago. Back then there was nothing out there but grapes. Good luck.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-09-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,040
Posted By Hotred94

Great job and nice innovation. I can tell you...

Great job and nice innovation. I can tell you will do well with this car. That X-pipe looks as good, if not better, than many commercial ones.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-18-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,404
Posted By Hotred94

Shocks are one of those mystery things. Why does...

Shocks are one of those mystery things. Why does one brand cost $30 while the other brand cost $200 and the only difference is oil and valving; then is it worth the difference for $170? For...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-25-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,781
Posted By Hotred94

I didn't have a solid top and I got tired of my...

I didn't have a solid top and I got tired of my brains getting fried so I went to the junkyard and got the headliner out of a recent New Yorker. It's made from 1/2 inch hard foam. I just trimmed it...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-07-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,633
Posted By Hotred94

Getting the damper hub off the crank. Only took...

Getting the damper hub off the crank. Only took me like three days.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-05-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By Hotred94

I cleaned my indicator and repainted it. Worked...

I cleaned my indicator and repainted it. Worked out real good.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-21-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,631
Posted By Hotred94

Wow that's clean. Are those some new mufflers I...

Wow that's clean. Are those some new mufflers I see next to the garage wall? Very nice job.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-14-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By Hotred94

I put down two layers of Home Depot foiled thermo...

I put down two layers of Home Depot foiled thermo layer to help the noise and the heat coming through the floor board. Didn't help much with the noise but it did help with the heat. The most...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 136,466
Posted By Hotred94

I take it you've never had that experience before?

I take it you've never had that experience before?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 136,466
Posted By Hotred94

Has anyone just removed that huge chunk of metal...

Has anyone just removed that huge chunk of metal called the ABS? Probably weights about 35 pounds. Possibly safer too. I hate it when you have to hit the brakes hard and all the sudden the abs...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-07-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By Hotred94

Not too bad; just some sheet metal and a few...

Not too bad; just some sheet metal and a few other things. I am worried about going through the hood though. I have seen a few nice through-the-hood setups, just not in C4s.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-07-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By Hotred94

Thoughts about radiator reposition-intelligent thoughts invited

I have a 94 C4 and the engine compartment has always been so tight. I was thinking about removing the rad upper shroud, tilting the rad top forward to about 45 degrees, reworking the shroud, and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-07-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 64,978
Posted By Hotred94

I got a 1959 when I was 17 or 18. It had a 65...

I got a 1959 when I was 17 or 18. It had a 65 327 Vette engine, blue printed, balanced, an 099 cam, camelback heads, and a 650 holley carb on it. Also had 411 rear end, Borg-Warner 4 speed with a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-07-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,047
Posted By Hotred94

FlowMaster Deltas. Really gives a mean growl but...

FlowMaster Deltas. Really gives a mean growl but they are terribly noisy at higher speeds.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-07-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,565
Posted By Hotred94

The C4 nose has always been a hindrance to ground...

The C4 nose has always been a hindrance to ground dynamics. The nose is so far out in front of the dam. The C5 and C6 are fully open on the top at the point of air contact, but not so on the C4. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Hotred94

That's a very common vette problem. Engine heat...

That's a very common vette problem. Engine heat drys out the plastic vacuum line and it breaks (usually at the 90 degree elbow on the manifold) and then the heat control door just flops around. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-04-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,565
Posted By Hotred94

Nice job, and not all that tough to do. Now we...

Nice job, and not all that tough to do. Now we just need a deck plate under the radiator to go with it.
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
04-01-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,175
Posted By Hotred94

Syracuse, down by the lake.

Syracuse, down by the lake.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-01-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,806
Posted By Hotred94

I made one for less than $10 from a fiberboard...

I made one for less than $10 from a fiberboard cut to size and covered with black fabric. Works perfect, protects my brains from the sun, and helps absorb noise in the cockpit.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-31-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,852
Posted By Hotred94

Just went out to the garage to check. Mine is...

Just went out to the garage to check. Mine is aluminized steel sheet, integrates into the fiberglass radiator shroud, is full width using the skid bars to support the sides and has 8 bolts in it so...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-31-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,852
Posted By Hotred94

I made my own about 6 years ago. No damage ever...

I made my own about 6 years ago. No damage ever but I do need to paint it every once in a while.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-18-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,819
Posted By Hotred94

I have been running a Mez for about 6 years now...

I have been running a Mez for about 6 years now with no trouble and improved cooling. I also have the Cloyes double roller. I used a .50 cent piece and epoxy glue to plug the hole.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-18-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,058
Posted By Hotred94

I think no matter what you do, the vette will...

I think no matter what you do, the vette will always be a loud ride. I put down sound absorbing mat under the carpet all around and then I sprayed on undercoating in the rear wheel wheels. That...
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