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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-21-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,944
Posted By RocketSled

A Shock is just a dampener...making sure your...

A Shock is just a dampener...making sure your nomenclature is correct. A coilover Shock includes a spring and would do what you want so long as you can set the spring pre-load low enough...Four of...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
05-07-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

Good news is: There's a bunch of them out...

Good news is: There's a bunch of them out there...better news is: You want one with a working A/C. ;)
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
05-07-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

Im afraid so. He’s picking it up in the next...

Im afraid so. He’s picking it up in the next couple of days. (Once it stops raining in the afternoons. )
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-30-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

I sent you an DM...did you get it?

I sent you an DM...did you get it?
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-30-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

I do!

I do!
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

Cool. It's goin on Craigslist later this week.

Cool. It's goin on Craigslist later this week.
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

Sorry, Gary, I'm looking to downsize...I need the...

Sorry, Gary, I'm looking to downsize...I need the garage space and your offer would double the space consumed. ;)
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-13-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

The Initial Post was missing some detail (car was...

The Initial Post was missing some detail (car was on the lift, in the dark) He're some more interior shots and startup. It always start on the second turn of the key.

https://youtu.be/JzrJqfPWOmQ...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-13-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

1/4 mile times need to be prefaced with the...

1/4 mile times need to be prefaced with the Altitude. Street tires, at Bandimere, it turns sub 2 second 60 foot times, and has turned high 13's. It's a snapshot of it's time, not as fast as a lot of...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-08-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By RocketSled

89 383 Convertible fully built toy car + (SOLD)Hardtop $6200 - Denver

UPDATE: HARDTOP SOLD
UPDATE2: VETTE SALE PENDING

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x952/img_0322_7ce4f0db4003737a3e9a7f285056e9362d44c328.jpg...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-11-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By RocketSled

Yeah, there are a LOT of details here I'm leaving...

Yeah, there are a LOT of details here I'm leaving out...here are some more specifics:

1. First emissions test failed both NOx, HC, Visual, and the CAT was failed as non compliant (True, it was a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-11-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By RocketSled

Off the Reservation, running rich

Got the C4 out of cold storage after 10 years, with the plan to sell. I think I painted myself into a corner, though.

It's a Super Rammed 383 with a Fast Chip custom prom by Ed Wright. The cam was...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-02-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By RocketSled

Snarky reply aside, I’m trying to establish value...

Snarky reply aside, I’m trying to establish value and if there's interest. I’m already coming to grips that the rest of the car is way down the scale from a cost standpoint. I’d MUCH rather post with...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-31-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By RocketSled

Judging interest in a hardtop

I need to make space in the garage and this car's not getting the attention it deserves. Knowing just how long it took to find a hardtop for it, and just how much it improved the way the car handled,...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-07-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By RocketSled

Then I'm stuck with 5/6's worth of a non-running...

Then I'm stuck with 5/6's worth of a non-running car. When I say numbers matching block, I retained just the block. I'd have to source heads, an intake, starter, pistons, effectively build a whole...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

It's been recommended I follow the Service manual...

It's been recommended I follow the Service manual to check for leaking fuel injectors, and I'll make sure the ignition system is up to snuff. The easy stuff that would cause an HC fail. The PDI's a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

I definitely agree, unfortunately, with two boys...

I definitely agree, unfortunately, with two boys getting ready for College, and a full garage, I mostly want to trade it for space and cash!

I'm completely fine with the mods not addiing any...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

Oh, the gear is in a box. Ed Wright blanked out...

Oh, the gear is in a box. Ed Wright blanked out all the ECU code for emissions. When everything is physically healthy, it'll blow clean. It's just got something that could be minor (ignition) or less...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

I don't really need it quickly, it's taking up...

I don't really need it quickly, it's taking up the slot on the top of my lift, and I don't see myself using it anytime soon. I've kind of moved on. (Motorcycles are faster/cheaper)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

You're absolutley right...and it might have been...

You're absolutley right...and it might have been better to say (at least around here)

it's a Jeb Burnett 383 (he's moved on to Firearms in recent years, but he's been around here forever.) He also...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

The problem is relaying condition using text on a...

The problem is relaying condition using text on a forum. You don't know if I twist nutted the wire or used heat-shrink.

The other problem is finding someone willing to buy a car without any kind...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

Now...yes, back when I was building the car? The...

Now...yes, back when I was building the car? The ZF6 would have been SUBSTANTIALLY cheaper, and I would have been much happier with the result.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

I think you see the issue. My fingerprints are...

I think you see the issue. My fingerprints are all over this car, and it wouldn't have been built to this level without some serious work. Sure, You buy from a Callaway or a Lingenfelter and there's...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

Yup. This has drifted from 'competitive Millenium...

Yup. This has drifted from 'competitive Millenium Falcon' thing to '25 year old example of how they hotrodded cars' thing.

The Automatic was regretful...I did it to let the wife drive...by the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-05-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,527
Posted By RocketSled

I should also add: If you're just lightly driving...

I should also add: If you're just lightly driving around town, it's relatively nice and civilized. It doesn't shift hard, it doesn't stall, it doesn't bog (a biggie...tuning the Torque Converter...
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