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    Lots of folks out there bashing the C4...what gives?

    Yellow is a fantastic color for any Corvette, not to mention just about any Hot Rod. Just think about Milner's 32 Ford in American Graffiti. Probably the most popular, most loved, Hot Rod in the world. Yellow! I believe if it were any other color, it just wouldn't be so. And think about any Hot...
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    Lots of folks out there bashing the C4...what gives?

    Ha! Don't listen to them. They're just not knowledgeable about the history or technical engineering that went into the development of the C4... the Mother of All Corvettes to follow. At the time the C4 first came out, especially the 1985 year where they went to TPI. I have tons of research...
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    How do I get my '85 Cooling Fan to Turn ON @ 200F OFF @ 185F Automatically & Manually

    Thanks for the pics and info. Very Helpful. I want to replace that Factory Fan Switch but all that AIR Pump piping is still there atop the manifold, and in the way of my hand tool ratchet. I just removed the AIR Pump System and installed the Bypass Pulley. I'm not sure how to take the pipes out...
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    How do I get my '85 Cooling Fan to Turn ON @ 200F OFF @ 185F Automatically & Manually

    Hi Wayback! Thanks for the reply. I'm working on the Fan Project today and I'm not sure where to go with it for automatic operation but I like the Manual Switch Operation too so Thanks for that info and the warning tip. It would be cool to be able to cool at one's whim. What Thermostat was it...
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    How do I get my '85 Cooling Fan to Turn ON @ 200F OFF @ 185F Automatically & Manually

    How do I get my '95 Cooling Fan to Turn ON @ 200F OFF @ 185F Automatically & Manually? I have a 1985 Corvette with a Single Fan. The ECM is set to turn the Fan on at 239 Degrees. I think that's too Hot. Might be good for emissions or something but it's too Hot for Johnny. Is there something I...
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    The Solution to your Corvette Battery Problems: The Odyssey Battery

    ...hmmm... ok... thanks for the response! I hope you didn't take things the wrong way and I hope I didn't come off sounding like a promoter for battery tenders... if so, I apologize... I was just saying... that I believe... getting/using a cheap battery tender is known to keep a battery healthy...
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    The Solution to your Corvette Battery Problems: The Odyssey Battery

    Good Day! I hope ALL are enjoying a pleasant one. Buy a decent battery, like a Diehard, or Duralast Gold... I think some of these batteries have the same manufacturer but different labels... whatever... again, buy a decent battery... or even, try a medium cost battery... a Walmart model... but...
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    Removing Screen From MAF > Performance Mod?

    Good Day! I hope All are enjoying a pleasant one. I have read elsewhere, that removing the screen from the MAF would be a performance improvement but the post didn't say why. The comment was part of a list of easy/first things to do if one desired to improve the performance of their L98. My...
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    Thermostat poll, 160 vs 180

    I know this is old but, why is there no choice for 195? John V. Brennan - US COAST GUARD Veteran :pat 1985 Corvette, Bright Red
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    Thermostat poll, 160 vs 180

    I asked my mechanic, whom I trust completely, he's very intelligent, skilled, and knows Vettes and Computer controlled Fuel Injection, etc... he told me the same thing you wrote, somewhat verbatim... it's just nice to see a confirmation. I thought the same thing as well. I generally trust the...
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    What Size Wheel Spacers '85 / 16" / 6" BS / 32mm -to- '95 / 17" / 6.9" F & 7.4" R BS 56mm ???

    Yes, Right! I did the math as you have it there yourself, and .94 is about an inch so I rounded it up to that, and the rear wheels work out to 1.5" inches. Which is, correct me if I'm wrong, totally mathematically correct, and the wheels when mounted should be, for all intents and purposes...
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    Where can I find, How do I retrieve the Text from my Auto Saved Post.

    Help with auto saving and retrieving text I am now using "Revealer Keylogger Free" (you can Google it for the download site). The program runs in the background and saves ALL your keystrokes. Another great program for saving your hard work on the fly is "ClipX". It's a clipboard database that...
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    What Size Wheel Spacers '85 / 16" / 6" BS / 32mm -to- '95 / 17" / 6.9" F & 7.4" R BS 56mm ???

    Yep! Thanks Man! Saw the one's on Eckler's site... someone asked a question there for that item... something about the thickness and the Eckler's rep said they were 3/4 inch, All Around. I thought that was kinda small. The guy I bought the wheels from said to use 2 inch, All Around. But like I...
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    What Size Wheel Spacers '85 / 16" / 6" BS / 32mm -to- '95 / 17" / 6.9" F & 7.4" R BS 56mm ???

    What Size Wheel Spacers '85 / 16" / 6" BS / 32mm -to- '95 / 17" / 6.9" F & 7.4" R BS 56mm ??? Good Day! I hope all are enjoying a pleasant one. What Size Wheel Spacers will I need to go from: '85 / 16" (16x8.5 All) / 6" Backspace / 32mm Offset -to- '95 / 17" (17x8.5 Front & 17x9.5 Rear) / 6.9"...
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    Are Headers REALLY Worth It?

    Silly The answer is: technology. I'm almost surprised that this debate is still going on, and on. Not to be insulting, but my initial response was to laugh and smile. I thought and said in my head, "That's just silly". I would hope that the technology of today... approximately 50 years after...
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    1963 SPLIT WINDOW COUPE (C2) Black HOTWHEELS Die-Cast McDonalds Promotional Advertising Giveaway

    1963 SPLIT WINDOW COUPE! Black HOTWHEELS! Die-Cast Collectible NEW In Package (NIP) Vintage McDonalds Promo Nice! (Photos to Follow) $49.00 / Free Shipping / Payment Method: whatever's convenient for you; will ship upon cleared payment. John :pat 1963 (63 / C2) SPLIT WINDOW...
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    Fuel pump issue

    Yep! They're on the GM V6's 3.1's as well. Had two of them go bad on me in the past. And right, it looks about the size of a 3/4 inch socket. Turn the key, pump primes... Done! They use a special socket to replace them. If the oil pressure don't come up when the key is turned, the pump won't...
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    How about anouther engine temperture thread?

    Thanks DonB for telling all about the C4 vacuum cleaner syndrome. You can get a piece of Metal Mesh at your local H. Depot, Valu-Home, Lowes, or similar to place underneath to keep all that big crap out of the Radiator/Condenser area, and your engine compartment in general. Here's an example...
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    85 Vette Radiator Replacement Questions, Request Advice

    Wow! Thanks a Bunch, ECSS! You saved me a lot of time looking for these things. I ordered the parts thru the links you gave me, and sent Corvette Central a question about the Helms manual. I guess I'll just grab power from somewhere, and mount some kind of LED somewhere as an indicator. I'm...
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    85 Vette Radiator Replacement Questions, Request Advice

    My Chilton Manual Schematic shows "1985-1988". It's completely different from your schematic. Where did you get it by the way? It's interesting how the "Probe" works. In my manual/schematic the only reference that may be viable is on the PCM , C1 & D11, say, C1/DKG/W, AND C11/DKG, and then two...
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