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    With Viper splitting from Dodge, should Corvette have separated from Chevy?

    I think that's a pretty broad statement to make. There are Chevrolet dealers across the country that have sales staff specifically trained in all things Corvette. The sales staff who work on commission certainly need to be knowledgeable about the car(s) they sell. And a salesman who would be...
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    Brake problem.

    It's possible that the pads have become glazed and need to be cleaned. Remove the pads and use some 100 grit garnet paper on a sanding block to roughen the pad surface. A light sanding will do. Check the rotors for any indication of gouging or scarring. It's possible that something has been...
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    Rotor resurfacing necessary?

    As long as there is no puslsation when braking and the surface of the rotors look smooth (very minor grooves are OK) you should be able to just install new pads. The FSM does not recommend turning rotors as there is not a lot of material in the rotor to take off before you get to the minimum...
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    84 vette built in 83, is it a 30th anniversery edition?

    Get a copy of Dave McLlelan's book Corvette From the Inside. This book is excellent reading and there are details as to why there were no production 1983 Corvettes. The car that is at the NCM does have a VIN that indicates it is a 1983 model, but none of the 40-some Vettes built with a year...
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    Ractive mufflers!

    I did a Google search on "Ractive" mufflers and came up with not only eBay listings (but no Corvette-specific mufflers) but other companies that sell them. For the most part they look like stuff for "Sports Compacts" :eyerole I found price ranges from cheap to over $250 each. At the price...
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    Used 1988 C4

    That's not too bad of a deal especially if you make a cash offer for less. Oil pressure sounds good in spite of the high miles. A slipping tranny can be a big issue. If any ATF showed on the tranny dipstick, additional fluid is not going to help. What specific code did you get regarding the...
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    shifting speed for 4+3 Tranny

    I have seen engine speed as low as 900RPM with my 87 when OD is engaged in 4th gear. If the engine is running properly, there should be no jerking or bucking. It can be hard to accelerate with light throttle, but even at low RPM's, the engine has enough torque to increase vehicle speed. I...
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    Can 275x40x17 & 315x35x17 tires fit on a 86 Vett?

    The wheels will work fine with 3/4" (18mm) adapters and you can run 275/40 tires in front. The 315/35 tire is IMHO a little too large for the factory 9 1/2" wide wheel. The sidewall will have an outward angle to it and look different. A 285/40 tire will work fine in the back and in front too...
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    '87 Coupe Preventative Maintenance

    A coolant change would not be a bad thing to do. Also replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. Some of the pre-molded heater hoses are no longer available so you may have to do some searching. You wil need 2 gallons of green coolant and two gallons of distilled water. A new pressure cap...
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    ECM and CHIP

    PROM and "chip" are basically the same thing when referring to the ECM. I believe that 1989 was the first year that the ECM moved from the interior to the engine compartment above the battery. OBDII was used in Corvettes beginning in 96 but there was a sort of "hybrid" version in the 95 car...
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    ATF in a 4 Speed?

    Would ATF stand up to the pressures between the gear teeth? I have heard of using motor oil as a substitute for gear oil in extremely cold weather or at least a lighter weight gear oil. My 69 Plymouth Road Runner used SAE 80W-140 in the (then new) Chrysler 4-speed and in the winter time it...
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    How to paint 84 air assembly lid?

    Do you want the finish to be smooth or just a repaint of the cover? The cover should be aluminum, not magnesium so powdercoating will work and you can get black or a wide variety of colors if you choose. For a smooth, glossy finish you can use a fine grade of wet/dry sandpaper to smooth...
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    4+3 tr ans

    It is a good idea to get the OD unit flil plug loose before you try to change the fluid. Be careful as the OD case is aluminum. The OD fill plug is on the driver's side and is a square head plug next to the OD solenoid connecting wire. Same goes for the fill plug in the 4-speed trans. The...
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    Looking to buy a C4 86-88! suggestions, cautions!

    Each year, the C4's got a bit more HP and there were lots of on-going upgrades and engineering changes. They just got better with each year. As far as cylinder heads, aluminum heads were introduced in all 86 convertibles and the last 8600 or so coupes received aluminum heads which were worth...
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