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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-21-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By jadedvette

Auto to stick

I have an 86' that was a 4+3 about 20 years ago, it now has a ZF6 in it. I also have an 84' with an automatic. I have all the old parts from the 4+3 and was thinking about putting them in the 84'. My...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-27-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By jadedvette

The problem with most corvettes is they sit all...

The problem with most corvettes is they sit all winter. When things don't get used, the relays tend to stick. A sticking relay will slowly run a battery down. Just a place to start. Good luck, Joe
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-10-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,308
Posted By jadedvette

Hi, I have a 84' also but the problem happened on...

Hi, I have a 84' also but the problem happened on my 69'. the small wire that goes on the starter solenoid is the ignition wire. On my car, farther up in the harness was a point where the wire was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-28-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By jadedvette

Dash repaired and I'm loving it

I bought an 84 a while ago and I'm slowly fixing it up. The dash didn't work when I got it. Well, thanks to the forum members talking up batee.com I finally pulled the trigger and sent it off. Those...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-07-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,423
Posted By jadedvette

I lean towards the middle of the car and aim the...

I lean towards the middle of the car and aim the center of the hood at the crank handle that I center. Also use a small piece of tape on the trailer deck to where the rear tire should be. Good luck,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-01-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By jadedvette

After I installed my Canton road race pan over...

After I installed my Canton road race pan over ten years ago, I noticed the weld right by the drain plug leaking. I used some PC7 to seal it and it hasn't leaked since. Good luck, Joe
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By jadedvette

John, my 86' has the other half of the rockers....

John, my 86' has the other half of the rockers. So I know about the drip tabs, but thank you for reminding me. And Tom, leave my puny cam out of this. If I had a dollar......
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By jadedvette

Hey Roy, don't give me an excuse to change the...

Hey Roy, don't give me an excuse to change the heads!:yesnod:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By jadedvette

Thanks guys, I'll change the rockers out. Like I...

Thanks guys, I'll change the rockers out. Like I said no money being spent just time. I have to wait for the paint to dry on the valve covers any way. I like the way the crossfire engine runs. I have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By jadedvette

Not expecting a feel. Was just wondering if it...

Not expecting a feel. Was just wondering if it would cause a problem with the stock intake. I have the RR, so no money would be spent, just time.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,397
Posted By jadedvette

1.6 RR in a crossfire motor

I'm taking my valve covers off to repaint them on my 84' crossfire motor and I have a set of 1.6 & 1.5 roller rockers(1.6 intake-1.5 exhaust)sitting in my garage. If I install them on this motor with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-14-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 857
Posted By jadedvette

I have a 86' with a 383 superram and a vortec t...

I have a 86' with a 383 superram and a vortec t trim blower. When it started life it was a 350 4+3. Then turned into a 383, and was tuned with a custom chip. Then the superram was added, another...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-19-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,706
Posted By jadedvette

On my 86' track car I run 17x11's on all four...

On my 86' track car I run 17x11's on all four corners, and the car is really lowered. No rubbing. On my 84' street car I run 17x11's on the back and 17x 9.5's on the front. All the wheels are AFS and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By jadedvette

Any three wire O2 sensor will work. One wire is...

Any three wire O2 sensor will work. One wire is ground, one wire goes to the computer. And one wire is 12 volts for the heater. It's common to do this on cars with one wire O2 sensors when adding...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-20-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,130
Posted By jadedvette

The EGR in a 84' won't throw a code. The 84'...

The EGR in a 84' won't throw a code. The 84' computer doesn't even know the engine has an EGR. If your interested in warming the car up faster, you can get a universal 3 wire O2 sensor. Hook one wire...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,331
Posted By jadedvette

A lot of times it is a sticking solenoid. Had...

A lot of times it is a sticking solenoid. Had that problem with my 84'. Sometimes there would be a drain and sometimes not. Hooked up the DVOM and removed the fuzes one at a time, when that didn't...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-20-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By jadedvette

It was just a test panel, when the car gets...

It was just a test panel, when the car gets painted...Oh you'll see pictures!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-18-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By jadedvette

Paint fron Summit Racing

I wanted to experiment with a new color for my 84' that I picked up a few months ago, so I bought a quart of paint, hardener and clear from Summit. I shot a test panel with this one stage paint,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-27-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By jadedvette

Roy I will take a look for that, thanks. Joe

Roy I will take a look for that, thanks. Joe
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-26-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By jadedvette

Thanks guys. That was the answers I was looking...

Thanks guys. That was the answers I was looking for. Joe
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-26-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By jadedvette

Third brake light hookup

I picked up a 84' a few weeks back and one of the things that I noticed is it has a covertible rear bumper with a third brake light on it. Now I know from my 86' that there is some sort of controler...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 24,135
Posted By jadedvette

Picked up a 84' about a month ago. I missed...

Picked up a 84' about a month ago. I missed driving a Vette on the street. Have been racing a 86' for years. I'm really enjoying this gray 84'.
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-17-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By jadedvette

To help you out, I have one on my 86'. It is...

To help you out, I have one on my 86'. It is wired WITH the stock computer. It runs the engine, stock ecm runs the rest of the car. It works great on batch fired engines. Good luck.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-10-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By jadedvette

Thanks Kehler. The reason I ask is because the...

Thanks Kehler. The reason I ask is because the dash is bad, (flickering) and I didn't know if it had control of the fog lamps. Joe
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-10-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By jadedvette

Fog Light Question

I have had an 86' for about 15 years now, and I just picked up an 84'. Runs good, drives good, but what puzzles me is the fog lights don't work with the park lamps on the 84'. They do with the 86'....
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