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  1. 86PACER

    383 With Stock 700r4??

    Thanks Vader. I figured it would not hold up. When I do go for the 383 it will be a serious 383. Well over 400hp and tq. At least I now know to expect trany upgrades as well. Thanks again.:D
  2. 86PACER

    Question for L98 owners

    Will do. Thanks Ken. Was not intentional :upthumbs
  3. 86PACER

    383 With Stock 700r4??

    ANYONE OUT THERE RUNNING A 383 WITH THE STOCK 700R4? I HAVE HEARD THAT STRONGER INTERNAL PARTS ARE REQUIRED FOR IT TO WITHSTAND THE INCREASE IN TORQUE. IF SO, AT WHAT LEVEL OF TORQUE AND HORSEPOWER DOES IT BECOME NESSESARY? IF I DECIDE TO GO WITH A 383 IN THE FUTURE I WOULD WANT TO KNOW THIS IN...
  4. 86PACER

    Question for L98 owners

    RRUBEL IF THE L98 BOTTOM CAN HANDLE 375+HP, WHAT ABOUT THE 700R4 TRANS. AT ABOUT WHAT POINT CAN IT HOLD UP STOCK?
  5. 86PACER

    Question for L98 owners

    I AGREE.
  6. 86PACER

    Intake leaking oil and coolant.

    I AGREE, DONT USE THE CORK GASKETS. :nono USE A BEAD OF RTV SEALANT. I TRIED USING THE CORK GASKETS WHEN I INSTALLED MY INTAKE AND FOUND THAT THE THICKNESS OF THE CORKS MADE THE MANIFOLD SIT HIGHER UP. THIS CAUSE THE INTAKE BOLT HOLES TO NOT LINE UP ANYMORE WITH THE HEADS. THREW THE PIECE OF...
  7. 86PACER

    High idle

    I AGREE, THE 84 CROSSFIRE IS A DIFFERENT ANIMAL. ScubaAl MY 86 IDLES A LIITLE HIGHER AT START UP TOO. THEN IN A FEW MINUTES WHEN IT WARMS UP SOME THE IDLE DROPS DOWN TO ABOUT 700RPM AND STAYS THERE. IF YOUR IDLE FALLS BACK DOWN TO 700RPM LIKE YOU STATED AND STAYS THERE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF...
  8. 86PACER

    Front end vibration 85 c4

    I HAD THE SAME THING. AFTER AN ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING IT WAS GONE.:D
  9. 86PACER

    air pump?

    AS FAR AS TROUBLE CODES, YOU CAN REMOVE ALL THE ACCESORIES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS RELATED TO THE AIR PUMP SYSTEM AND NOT THROW ANY CODES.
  10. 86PACER

    air pump?

    I HAVE SMOG TESTS EVERY 2 YEARS. THE REASON WHY I DONT LOOSE THE AIR PUMP IS BECAUSE IT COSTS WELL OVER 100 DOLLARS FOR THE REPLACEMENT PULLEY. OTHER MEMBERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS NO NOTICABLE INCREASE IN HP. IT CLEANS UP YOUR ENGINE MORE THAN ANYTHING. I DONT THINK THAT IT IS WORTH IT FOR...
  11. 86PACER

    High idle

    How to Adjust your Early C4 TPS and Idle Speed This tech paper will discuss the procedure for correct adjustment of the Minimum Idle Speed and for adjustment of the Throttle Position Switch (TPS) on the early C4 Corvette TPI systems. These steps apply specifically to the 1985 model year...
  12. 86PACER

    air pump?

    I PUT MY CAR THROUGH CALIFORNIA SMOG INSPECTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT THE AIR PUMP SUPPLYING AIR TO THE EXHAUST. IT PASSED BOTH WAYS WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN EMISSIONS. OF COURSE WITHOUT THE AIR CONNECTED IT WONT PASS THE VISUAL INSPECTION. IF I LIVED IN ANOTHER STATE THAT DID NOT REQUIRE SMOG TESTS I...
  13. 86PACER

    air pump?

    I WISH THAT I COULD SAY THE SAME ABOUT CALIFORNIA. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PULLEY.:D
  14. 86PACER

    air pump?

    YOUR CAR WILL STILL RUN PROPERLY WITH THE REPLACEMENT PULLEY THEY SELL. YOU WILL NOT AFFECT ANYTHING. IF YOU WANTED TO YOU COULD EVEN REMOVE ALL THE AIR PUMP COMPONENTS AND HOSES COMPLETELY AND NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS OR THROW ANY TROUBLE CODES. IT WILL CLEAN UP YOUR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND...
  15. 86PACER

    Who Said You Can't Mod an 84? 500 hp

    THAT IS ONE SERIOUS 84!:_rock
  16. 86PACER

    Serious Brake problems

    I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I THEN BEGAN TO HEAR "HISSING" WHEN I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE BRAKE BOOSTER.:duh
  17. 86PACER

    I love my new wheels!

    Chrome looks better. I am thinking of doing the same on my 1993 style rims.:D
  18. 86PACER

    Throttle Spacer Plate

    DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE SPACER. :nono
  19. 86PACER

    New Best Time at Capitol Raceway!

    :BOW :BOW CONGRATS!
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