Ignore this thread....If you love you spine straight and knees with skin on them, turn around. Blah. Pain to install them and still have not got them in after 5 hours! Might be for sell tomorrow! :D

Oh yea, glad to see you guys are still around. I kind of just forgot the website lol. It's in my favorites folder now. ;)

Doesn't matter but NGK plugs are much better than the Delcos now. The Delcos are made in China and the NGK are made in Japan....Which do YOU think will be better in the long run?

I had a foglight kit and then got another one(first one damaged). Yosi gave me Stainless Steel Ballast for the fogs instead of the plastic ones. I just buffed them a little with some polish real nice shine to them and with the harder case, less prone to damage or being cracked. Pics below. I believe the stock headlight ballast are plastic too but I got laser etched morimoto ballast so they are metal as well! I just thought Id share the good customer service with the vendor.

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http://www.dewitts.com/pages/productdetail.asp?ProdID=428

Compared to my stock fan, that thing is gorgeous and apparently according to Dewitts, it kicks the stock fans ass. I was eventually....and I mean deep in the future upgrade to that radiator but wow, I saw that fan and haha...I may have to hide the Credit Card.....

Anyone know anything about it? Im just curious, what makes it so much more powerful?

It intrigues me how this technology is so benefiical and here it is for us NOW but the engineers...sucked....I know all about the emissions and the hot running motor but that is irrelevant. It just amazes me how this technology is so available.

Seriously think about it. If you took two new engines. Put this fan in vs a stock fan and ran them both hard. It only makes sense for the dewitts to make the engine last longer vs stock....Id like to know more about the motor that powers the fan. Then again, if it's more powerful, does it wear out faster? I might email dewitts to satisfy my curiosity but I still want members thoughts because they are still in the biz for the money.....

Remember that other site that came along with the guy named patrick I believe who just talked about the forums. I aint forgot about that thing.

Sand blast, bead blast, or at work I use floor stripper. Stuff aint through my latex glove...Prime it and repaint it with him temp engine paint from Napa. I did that with gray and it looks good!

My dash went haywire when my tach filter wire got a little cooked....As did my radio.

3 plugs fouled with oil

Leaking exaust manifold gasket

Transmission pan leak

tps voltage flucuates which I assume means it's bad. It's OE so it's seen better days

2 spark plug wire boots starting to get burned and all of them come off REAL easily

Choppy Idle

Maf checks out ok

Unidentified piece unplugged or moved(picture posted above)

I just wanna rip the whole damn top end off and figure out what the heck is going on in there!

Would bad seals or rings would foul the plugs which means oils eascaping which can only lead to more trouble.

It's just these little nit pick things that get me all riled up about it.

Off to go take a flashlight and peak around a little more.

Oh yea, I will sell my L98 motor for the cost of a motor to swap in. :P haha....just kidding.

I pulled 2 plugs and they are coated in oil which means that my rings are shot because the oil is seeping past them. Im getting a decent tax return so I sent the below message to vette2vette.com a few moments ago.

Jason, I have ordered parts from you before and basically my problem is my L98 is just old. How much would a LT1 or LS1 run used? Im on a bit of a tight budget. Also, Bogus is the guy who showed me your site before. Thanks,

Michael


I tugged on my wires and they seem to come off loosely. Still investigating and I will show you my "oily" plugs later once I get to dig a little deeper. It's a never ending cycle.... btw, Bogus, you have mail.

P.S. What is this thing thats hanging underneath the plenum. It was just sitting there unbolted and I can't figure out what it is and if it does anything. Help?

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I thought you were suppose to put sea foam in the oil, run it for 10 minutes, then change the oil and filter. I didnt drive the car with the sea foam in the oil if thats what your thinking! Im not that much of an idiot. I don't buy cheap stuff. I use NGK plugs, wires were the Napa Big Blue ones, and they are OEM cap/rotor. I do listen when you talk and I did do some homework!. Exaust looks fine. Can't get a stupid video to upload. I will be back in a few.

I revved it up and it sounds like a rattling can going thru the exaust pipes and out the back. Fuel smell so theres unburned fuel being released. Oil pressure is 60 psi~, I used a Napa Gold Oil Filter. Did not go with that large one. Returned it for OEM. Oil looks fine when I drained it. Will check again. Anything else?

Oh god...What if I spun a bearing doing the sea foam or something.....Ill be right back, going to get a video or sound clip uploaded!

I need some engine techs in here ASAP!

Well, theres really no point in going into detail as it's the same thing each time I post....some "miss" just started. Poured sea foam thru oil and vacum line on car as it had been sitting for quite awhile. New battery, oil change, fuel filter, drained tank/new gas replaced fuel sock/pump awhile back. Ran techron/chevron and premium BP gas. Started it up and it's a damn miss. It is a HORRIBLE and I mean horrible miss. If it's running on SEVEN cylinders, I will be shocked. It feels like a weak 4 cylinder trying to accelerate and the revs jump up but it's not wanting to go. Im thinking bad plugs or wires....Checked everything else out...Will try to post up a sound clip or something later if I can't figure it out...I hate my car sometimes...

Runs great and then all of a sudden, it's crap again.

Vacum leaks, bad plugs, bad wires, bad cap/rotor, coil ect....I know all that.....The cap/rotor are practically new, no vacum leaks, maf is clean and no codes, Everything is great that my eyes can see....Hmm....Also believe I have a leaking exaust manifold gasket as it's making that dreaded exaust ticking sound i have heard before. Shoulda replaced both sides when I found out about that failture.....Ugh...

Anyway, sorry for the long post but am just throwing my thoughts into this post so it's all a big brainstorm of ideas flowing thru my mind and onto the computer screen...

Hmmm....Back to the thinking chair!

Im going to also add, it's not the cats, EGR, air pump, ac system, heating/cooling system or any of that stuff becuase it's all been upgraded and or deleted if possible. The car is hardly driven enough to pollute and I had all the emissions taken out of the chip by pcmforless. Might I add, Alvin is a damn good tuner!

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Maybe I read the message wrong from him. Im glad hes staying but I wish he would join the site!

His headlights are top notch. Once I get the ballast installed, I will post up some pics! It's so damn cold!

I bought 5 quarts of Royal Purple. Is that ok to use. Kind of OT but some people love it and others say it's the worst ever.

P.S. Are we talking about Exxon Mobil or Mobil 1 ?

I am selling him my LED taillights and invited him to come over here and join us from CF. I told him this site was really nice and helpful so don't make me into a liar.

So I will be the first to welcome you!

I bought 5 quarts of Royal Purple. It was a "mechanics discount" because I come up there so much from the manager! What do you think of Royal Purple?

P.S. Am uploading pictures and about to send you a pm of the parts I promised. Been pretty busy lately.

I told the guy what I had and that I wanted the oil filter that would fit my car and for under ten dollars he got me this one. It's a Napa Gold part # 1794 and it says maximum heavy duty protecton. It's like 2.5 times bigger than the stock I would say but he says it will fit and I can return it if it doesn't. Does this look like it will fit my 86 vette? Also, I told the guy I wanted a bigger than stock filter that would fit becuase others do that and he agreed it was a good idea and said it would be the same price.

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How do I get the third brake light off? Im looking but I don't see screws?

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Comparing it to the old halogen, 4 of these lights go in there each with 15 smd led chips for a total of 60 smd chips!

Can't wait to get them installed and yes I know they are bad pics, I took it from my cellphone. :D

If it says canadian model, steer away from that....I have never heard of that before but my NAPA gets my fuel filters for me....Mmmm, I am curious to hear the answer to this quiestion!

Probably the year model.

Was that human being located in India with a accent you can't understand? When I had to activate my Credit Card, I couldn't understand the guy...

I got my bulbs two days after I ordered and the mailman had me sign for it. Wow, so I was guaranteed my parts. I open the box and I got general electric 882 bulbs and THEY ARE MADE IN THE USA. It was printed twice on the box made in USA.

My old bulbs were cheapos made in China.....Wow, Rockauto.com is AWESOME! Definatley ordering more parts from them.

But yea, I was shocked that they are USA made. Gahh, you hardly see that anymore. Not even AC Delco does that anymore. Made in Mexico but more in China...

Well I need more stuff so I will use the discount code as WELL as follow the link from the site...

Haha, I was like oh goody, im using a vendor and then it's like no you didnt do it right. Dang.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2557484

Thats what I got. I hope it's the right bulb? It said 882.

Thanks CC. Got them for 5 bucks and they are OEM. I followed the Rockauto link in the forum banners down below and put corvette-guru.com from where I heard about them from. Hopefully that gets the forum a little bit of money?

The ones you posted come with a socket. I don't need the socket. I just yanked out the bulb with the two prongs on the end....Will the ones from ecklers work?

http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-light ... -brake-891-1986-1988.html

These light bulbs look IDENTICAL to the ones I pulled out of my dash. Ive tried all the autoparts stores and none have them. This bulb fits the third brakelight according to ecklers. Will it fit my digital dash as well???

Please help asap.

Anyone know a reputable website that sells those and the brackets I need? To many on the internet...Just wondering who has the best price. I have sat in them before and I LOVE THEM!

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If this place had a like button like facebook, I would LIKE your post....Exactly my thoughts!

I use mothers wax a very very very small amount and it makes it shine real nice. I don't know if that will work on everyones though.

I wish I lived closer to cali. I would be good company for Bogus and his family.

I had mine done in Black carbon fiber by pat with a carbon fiber shiftboot from redlinegoods.com

Yosi the owner of CorvetteHID is a great guy to work with and has brought some NICE lighting upgrades for the C4 world as well as the other generations. I have almost everything he sells on my car and love it all and just wanted to pass on to you guys if you have ANY lighting needs for LEDs or HIDs check out his site and shoot him an email. Hes honest and the parts are like nothing youve seen before.

Headlights/foglights have good instructions and are plug & Play. Halo taillights for the C4 generation( I just ordered mine) are something only Yosi sells. Other companies make it for the C5+ models.

I hope some of you guys here will browse his parts and maybe make a purchase to bring your C4 up to par.

No, I am not getting anything for saying this. I did this voluntarily because I am so pleased with his parts. I sent him the link of our site and maybe he will join as a regular member.

Have a good day guys& gals.

www.corvettehid.com

I invited Yosi a few minutes ago to join here and become a vendor as he sells those lights and more. Hopefully he will be registering in a few hours. :D

Tell him to come back here!

Dan, the 2nd link you posted of the B&M shifter kit, I will have a professional do it. Will it firm up the shifts or what exactly does it do? Not very detailed...

Updated!

I want the kit because I am after firmer shifts...I don't want to drive it like a manual. I went to transgo's site but I can not order from them and they have no suppliers near me....Thats dumb...

I was looking into shiftkits awhile back but I forgot which transgo kit will fit my 86 vette. 700R4. Im not installing it but transgo was the best one. Someone got the link to it? and also, it will still drive like ak auto and not a manual all the time right???

Please keep the large pictues. It looks fantastic!!!

Bogus, do you think on a well working transmission a GOOD flush by a reputable shop, synthetic ATF, and a well built/installed shift kit would make the trans stronger without rebuilding it? I may be way off on that but for the original posters sake and for my own curiosity, I was wondering if you knew. Didn't want to start a new thread and sorry if I hijacked the thread. It just seems proper maintenance and the shift kit would make it a little stronger? Maybe a after market cooler and deeper pan with cooling fins on the bottom? Just wanting to see other options without a rebuild for the owners on a budget who want the most from a stock transmission.

Is it true once your transmission is shot, that you MUST get a new torque converter? My trans guy told me that because he said it would be impossible to clean ALL the junk out and I risked damaging the new transmission...

Sorry for the long post.

Atleast your not going to be a hardcore monster about the rules. I feel confident I can pm you and let you know my feelings on something without fear of "persecution" for a opinion. Atleast we get to keep our free speech amendment*sp* here.

Not so much at alot of internet places.

P.S. At CF people were apparently getting viruses by visitor messages and/or pms so if you don't know someone or it seems strange, I think it would be a good idea just to delete the pm rather than open it.

1990-1996 Radiator Fan Assembly 10157958


1988-1996-

Right Hand Upper Control Arm 10258063

Left Hand Upper Control Arm 10258062

Right Hand Lower Control Arm 10098154

Left Hand Lower Control Arm 10098153

1992-1996 Lower Radiator Hose 10257252

1984-1996 Brake Light Switch 848036057

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Mine is cooler. ;) J/K haha

84-89 windshield wiper switch #10045832 (discontinued)

1984-1996 Right Window Regulator: 22063224

1984-1996 Left Window Regulator : 22063225

1992-1996 C4 Corvette Brake Booster: 10242104


1992-1996 Master Brake Cylinder : K213-022C

I like it.

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Just talked to Chris. Very nice helpful guy. Told him you sent me. He doesnt have it but found a place in NH that says it's in stock. Will try that next.

Thanks!!!

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Just sent them a parts request. Thanks. Hope to hear back from them. This is the correct site yes?

http://www.drivemiller.com/ou/martinsburg-chevrolet/index.do