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I always like the "clam shell vette". Due to the hood.
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A little research and I already answered on of my questions.
How EGR systems work The EGR valve recirculates exhaust into the intake stream. Exhaust gases have already combusted, so they do not burn again when they are recirculated. These gases displace some of the normal intake charge. This chemically slows and cools the combustion process by several hundred degrees, thus reducing NOx formation.
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Couple of questions. 1. On my L98, it appears that the EGR only returns exhaust gases from the passenger side. I guess it could reduce NOX emissions from that side, but what good does it do when it doesn't reburn exhaust from the drivers side? 2. How does inserting exhaust gases from the manifold (immediately after it exits the cylinder) into the intake reduce combustion temps? Seems to me that if anything, it would raise temps.
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That's really some fascinating reading.
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There is a distributor with the TPI to LT1/mini-ram swap that I believe he is talking about.
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Re: The Post A Pic Of Your Vette/Vettes Thread |
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Re: Some of my cars past & present |
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1966 Dodge Coronet 500 (I installed a 383 magnum in it from a wrecked RT
1973 Nova SS (unfortunate ending with a cow) 1975 Camaro Type LT, 350 4 speed 1977 Pontiac LeMans 1962 Chevy II 1963 Chevy Short bed pickup. (327 from a '69 Chevelle) 1973 Chevy Malibu (had the cool swivel buckets) 1970 Chevy CST pickup 1970 Buick GS Stage I 455 1988 Saab 900S 1983 Camaro 1988 Vette I'm sure I'm forgetting some.
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Re: My thanks to Jsup and PeteK |
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I understand the warranty situation and I'm confident that the quality of the product should be fine. And Pete, my offer to pick up the shipping charges still stands. Thanks again.
Posted on: 2008/12/19 19:29
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Re: Tire wear issue.... what am I doing wrong? |
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Our President-elect may have a tire pressure gauge or two left. Maybe you should check into that.
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Most of you regulars here know what Jsup has been doing with his car. I was fortunate enough to get a great deal from him for his deep trans pan, dust cover, new in the box trans cooler and his torque converter.
Everything except the torque converter arrived yesterday. They're all in great shape and I'm happy as heck. The torque converter is back at the manufacturer right now getting rebuilt and reflashed. My thanks to PeteK for his invaluable help with the converter. If anybody should have any dealings with them down the road, you should have no qualms about it. My thanks again to both.
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We had a killer storm 2 years ago..
My yard [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/birdonthebat/ice4.jpg[/IMG] My street [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/birdonthebat/ice6.jpg[/IMG] My generator [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/birdonthebat/ice3.jpg[/IMG] Purty pic [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/birdonthebat/ice1.jpg[/IMG] My local city hauled 18,000 truck loads of branches to a designated burn site.
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Your very welcome. Glad I could help Quote: My wife asked today "WHY TF DID YOU HAVE TO DO IT NOW?" and "IT COULD HAVE WAITED TILL MAY".....of course my response was not well received...."Honey, you make a very loud point".. Oh snap! BTW: I've got that last amount ready to go. Just haven't made it to the PO yet.
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Re: Torque Converter....steal..put on a chicken suit and call me Monte.. |
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Re: Torque Converter....steal..put on a chicken suit and call me Monte.. |
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Is it a lockup converter?
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I didn't get a top quality show type paint job because I drive my car too much and the streets in my town are oil & chip so they get covered with rock every summer. An aquaintence body guy painted it for me. He charged me $3500. That included the repair on the nose where somebody backed over it.
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Lol. I had the whole car painted.
Posted on: 2008/10/20 18:27
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Hmmmm. All I see is my reflection. Hey! Wait a minute.
Posted on: 2008/10/2 13:06
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Yours will be a beauty again soon enough.
Posted on: 2008/10/1 19:20
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Re: Four years and...... |
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Here she is now!!
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A couple of her "endearing qualities"
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.....more dollars than I care to admit.
My 1988 A4 DRM Coupe Here's the car as purchased. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/birdonthebat/DSC00295.jpg[/IMG]
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uh...yeah. I thought that was where I was at. Must of taken a wrong turn at Albuquerque.
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How many folks are planning on attending the Corvette Funfest at Mid-America in Effingham, IL this year?
It's Sept. 19, 20 & 21. http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/funfest2008/main.html
Posted on: 2008/8/19 15:48
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When I bought mine the Ebay store was cheaper, but had shipping charges. The Iggee store was higher priced, but it included shipping. Go figure.
Posted on: 2008/7/3 16:34
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Re: anyone make seat covers for sport seats |
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I've got the Iggee's on my sport seats. They fantastic!
Posted on: 2008/6/27 14:38
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Re: Here's what a little elbow grease can do - 56K Beware lots of pics |
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That seems like a lot of work. Can't I just buy a bottle of Elbow Grease at my local Autozone?
J/K. Looks fantastic!
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The electrical connector on the drivers side belt (that lets the car know the belt is fastened) is different. Other then that it's an easy swap.
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Re: New shocks...KYB |
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I've been running KYB's for a couple years now. Great shock for the $'s.
I think next time around I'll be able to spend some more money and will probably go with Bilsteins. It's my understanding that they're a better handling shock without roughing up the ride too much.
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I've got mine out. Weather in the 50's for the next couple days here in downstate Illinois!
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Here!
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I only drink on days that end with a "y"
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......I'm having trouble understanding the symbols in the forums. I can't what thread has a new post since I've last read it (that is, without looking at the date/time stamp).
Also I like when there is a symbol to click on that will take you to the first unread post in a thread. Perhaps there is one and I'm having trouble understanding what to look for. thanks, Rex
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Weird. I looked all around that site and couldn't find anything. Maybe you they have to be contacted.
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I just attend the dirt racing now. It's a lot more fun to watch other people tear up their equipment and bank accounts.
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Damn...they don't make drag radials. Yeah, these are more for roundy round type racing, but I just thought I'd post em up in case some one could use em.
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TPI = L98 To expand a little bit. TPI means the Tuned Port Injection that's on your L98 engine. It's basically restrictive for performance purposes as it quits breathing at about 4800 rpm. If you're just staying on the street the TPI might work for you as you'll rarely, if ever see over 5000 rpm. Some performance gains can be had by switching your intake manifold and the tuned port runners that feed it. Like always, speed cost money.....how fast do you want to go?
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Pics of my '89. None of me yet, will get some of me and wifey and car in the spring. I'd like to hear some info about your motor. Especially that mean looking intake!
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Hey Mojo92. Glad you made it over. A great group of people here that will offer you sound advice.
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I used to go there quite often. After it closed I was always at Macon Speedway on saturday nights.
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I just bought a set of rims that have low mileage Sumitomo HTR Z tires mounted on them. I'll try the Sumo's and see what they're like.
I'm taking off a set of Falkens. These tires came on the car when I purchased it. They aren't very worn, but they're getting old and the compund is hardening. They're noisy and they ride pretty rough.
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I've seen HOT DI water used as a degreaser for some metal finishing operations. Whether that's good or bad circulating through your engine block and radiator, I don't know.
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Quote: I used to design RO systems for use in the pharmiceutical industry. It is PURE water. Then everything is piped through 316 stainless steel so to reduce the possiblility of the RO water absorbing impurities.
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Actually, it is the water vapor by-product of combustion and fuel cell Think of it as a "free entertainment byproduct".
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I just wanted to let all the C4Guru peeps know that I recently purchased a set of seat belts from Crazy8. He was very prompt in getting them shipped to me and they arrived in great shape. It was a pleasure doing business with Crazy!
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I just had an opportunity through a second chance offer in an email I recieved to buy a property I didn't even bid on. A 50 acre Pacific Island. Should I send them cash ????? By all means, yes! I'll be awaiting your payment.
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That will leave some skid marks. What are you trying to say?
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It's the mods from CF. Are we still allowed to execute spys right on the spot?
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Loved watching Brady get sacked! The ref's blew that call on the fumble recovery. They gave it back to the Giants. I'm a Pats' fan and even though I didn't like the out come it was a helluva game. The Giants were well prepared and played hard. Their defensive line should have got the MVP.
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