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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By neoh77

Most likely it has the 200-4r as did the monte...

Most likely it has the 200-4r as did the monte carlo's of that time frame. Try Chris at ck performance...he can probably tell you right off what's wrong and provide parts for rebuild. If you can...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-03-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,282
Posted By neoh77

my own trick for this

MsVetteMan has it right on. As for the vacuum advance part....I hook my vacuum advance canister to a mightyvac (worth every penny, they're cheap anyhow)....now pull a vacuum of 20", rev your motor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By neoh77

Not that I know of. The converter slips into the...

Not that I know of. The converter slips into the front pump seal so the converter has to come out. Of course the converter bolts to the flexplate. The front pump seal should come out with a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,264
Posted By neoh77

This is why body work is an art and less of a...

This is why body work is an art and less of a science at times!

One thing that always messes me up is the patience part of the equation...my biggest downfall and how I solved it:

Wet sand with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,046
Posted By neoh77

I have in fact been to John's web page and I...

I have in fact been to John's web page and I think he has one of the BEST sounding exhaust systems I've ever heard, g-body or any body style for that matter. I see he no longer has this engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,541
Posted By neoh77

I have said belt on my 77' with no a/c. One...

I have said belt on my 77' with no a/c. One around the crank and water pump, one around the crank, waterpump, power steering, and alternator.

I undo the alternator belt, remove the mechanical fan...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-08-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,254
Views: 128,073
Posted By neoh77

Amen TT! I just saw the results of an easy break...

Amen TT! I just saw the results of an easy break in on a honda cbr100rr sport bike.....low compression, awful leak down tests. Customer comaplained of black smoke and poor performance. Yeah no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,118
Posted By neoh77

A stock off the showroom floor vette would pull...

A stock off the showroom floor vette would pull 50 degrees total advance....we're not doing something new and innovative here. When you hit the go pedal hard you have heavy engine load and close to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By neoh77

I have the ATSG shop manual...actually I paid my...

I have the ATSG shop manual...actually I paid my 25 bucks and just downloaded a PDF version of it. That way I can print out the section I need and when I get fluid all over it, reprint it! So far...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By neoh77

Cost etc.

I posted a question about a 200-4r a few weeks ago...In that time I have learned a lot on my way to rebuilding my own.

We just got a rebuilt...ready to go th-400 from the local transmission place...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,118
Posted By neoh77

You've got hidden power there then redc3! I...

You've got hidden power there then redc3! I followed Lar's method and it gave me a great performance and mileage bump.

Disconnect vacuum advance....I used the lightest springs in the Mr. Gasket...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 781
Posted By neoh77

Amen....it's the only way to break in motorcycle...

Amen....it's the only way to break in motorcycle engines too.

Controversial, but I follow it:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,455
Posted By neoh77

I found some fantastic info over at the turbo...

I found some fantastic info over at the turbo buick site...they have a sticky right at the top with lots of good information on these units. Thanks BlackHorseVette!

Here is the link for those...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,455
Posted By neoh77

Fluid looks pretty good, but was changed often. ...

Fluid looks pretty good, but was changed often. The pan and filter look good, but I'll get a bright light and make a closer inspection tomorrow.

I have a 700r4 too from a caprice station wagon,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,455
Posted By neoh77

200-4r rebuild costs?

I have acquired a used 200-4r out of a late model Monte Carlo SS. The price was right (get it out of my garage!) I've spent some time reading up on conversion issues and it looks to be a worthwhile...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,033
Posted By neoh77

I think this is one of those gray areas for sure....

I think this is one of those gray areas for sure. One clue I've found to the puzzle has been with my four wheeler...Honda specifically says to use oils that are NOT energy conserving. On the API...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,329
Posted By neoh77

Funny you should ask... 383 stroker, no plugs,...

Funny you should ask... 383 stroker, no plugs, freshly built. Just getting the lifters adjusted. I used a torque wrench and it was 40-50 ft lbs.

-Matt
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By neoh77

To each their own of course.... I removed the...

To each their own of course.... I removed the whole radiator core support since it was looking ugly... Fortunately it was surface rust only. Cleaned up nicely...gentle sanding then por15

Summit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,089
Posted By neoh77

Lots of opinions here...good arguments for the 3...

Lots of opinions here...good arguments for the 3 wire indeed! I too have a 77.

I have the summit branded 100 amp variety alternator.... I took both red wires from the 3 wire setup (they should...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By neoh77

Had a similar condition on an 81' g-body car. ...

Had a similar condition on an 81' g-body car. Float was stuck dumping large quantities of fuel down the engine....the converter ended up cherry red from all that extra fuel igniting outside of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,396
Posted By neoh77

do NOT change shift points of a 700r4 with the TV...

do NOT change shift points of a 700r4 with the TV cable. you may have already done that tranny in actually.

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/subject.htm

read number 6 in particular. There...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,252
Posted By neoh77

:iagree: I've learned two things NOT to do...

:iagree:

I've learned two things NOT to do to cars... no silicone based interior products and NO engine additives. Previous owner used both... plugged radiator and who knows how much of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,349
Posted By neoh77

Yes it should be very solid. Mine feels good at...

Yes it should be very solid. Mine feels good at any speed and it's pretty original (55k miles). At about 90mph it feels more planted then at 65. I don't go much faster than that though. Everyone...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-04-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By neoh77

open ended

What do you have to do? Depends.....

Notably.... you probably have to clearance the oil pan rails to clear the longer throw 400 crank. Also, the shoulder of the rod and rod bolts may contact the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-04-2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By neoh77

silicone is the worst

It's old silicone based shine/protectant stuff. This will remove it. I cleaned all my stock pieces with this before re-dying. Go over it once with a saturated shop towel (like the scott blue...
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