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  1. Idaho Slim

    HELP, asap please - 96 LT-1 Rear End Swap - Speedo Cal ??

    Made the plunge, installed an HD D36 w/3.73 gearing. ALso, trans rebuild, 2000 stall converter, shift kit etc. Problem now is, We need to re-calibrate the PCM to 3.73 as the shift points are way off and "searching". We knew this and thought the local Computer tune company can flash the pcm...
  2. Idaho Slim

    Help ASAP ! Acrylic top - HARD Top ???

    So, 10 days ago, my 3rd !!! replament top in about 6 years broke/cracked ! :mad 3rd "Melrose' replacement top just snapped driving down the road in cold weather, junk tops ---> Melrose imho:mad. So the issue is; I want to do this replacement with a "hardtop" & paint it to match our car...
  3. Idaho Slim

    1996 D44 Swap

    Getting ready to pull the trigger on swapping in a D44 3.90 ratio read end into our 96, auto coupe in preparation for this upcoming race season. There used to be some articles on it, but my search turned up no results. I think I remember there was a company that sold tyd kit ? Thanks for any...
  4. Idaho Slim

    Sawblade Rims - How to tell / ZR ?

    I have been trolling on Ebay trying to find a set of front sawblades that match the rear 11x17's I bought last year. They are the "painted" coating finish, but there is no description on any of the "ZR" advertised rims I have looked at on ebay that say "painted". I do see where they post the...
  5. Idaho Slim

    New Performance parts and a Dyno tune.

    Added a 52mm TBI, 1.6 rockers & rods, new MAS sensor (cuz the old one was toast - I over oiled it) and a new fuel pump. 1996 LT-1, had the SLP intake already (which was a 16 hp jump last year), smooth intake sleeves, and stock exhaust except for Magnaflows. Was plesantly surprised, 277 h.p. at...
  6. Idaho Slim

    Went Drag Racing this weekend ...................... and came home with a "Wally" !

    WOOOOOO ! Won the Sportsman division and then on to win my first NHRA "Wally Award ! Lost Creek Raceways 2013 "King of the track". Had to take out the "Super Pro" winner to get into the Final, and beat the "Pro" winner who's car was 3.1 seconds faster, VERY Stoked!! :happyanim: :Steer
  7. Idaho Slim

    Aggravating Vibration - Can't pin it down

    Took a long trip to Reno in April on old worn out tires, no vibration even at speeds I should not publish. :nono Got new tires, Nitto NT555's and on the rear put 315x35x17's on 11x17 ZR1 Sawblades. Developed a vibration that starts to be noticeable at 45 mph and worsens at higher speeds...
  8. Idaho Slim

    C4 D44 drop in Unit ?

    A couple questions, I race this car on the drag strip 6-10 times a summer, I will be upgrading my rear differential in my 1996 LT-1, auto trans, for a performance upgrade and to handle current and planned future engine power mods. Was originally going to put 3.55's in my D36, but general...
  9. Idaho Slim

    Corvette Central's "Smooth Flow Exhaust System" ?????

    Anyone have this installed on your 1996 LT-1 ?? Feedback please :upthumbs:upthumbs:upthumbs http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~0000050Q~28814~~~~~~~0000050Q
  10. Idaho Slim

    Baby got new shoes! With 11x17's :)

    After 3 years of searching, finally found a set of ZR1 11x17 sawblades and did not cost me an arm and leg ($599) :cool!: Mounted up new Nitto NT555's 315x35x17 rears, I like the look!!:thumb:thumb Some pictures attached, this is on our 96 LT1. The ride home was sooooooo nice, specially since...
  11. Idaho Slim

    Street/Strip C4 LT1, this is the Plan.

    Well, went and sold the LT4 a while back, and the wife and I decided her C4 LT1 will now be my race/street car (provided I put the down on a Z06) :woot: Since that will be awhile b4 we can swing it, we came up with plans for mods for the LT1, what do you think of the following? Any...
  12. Idaho Slim

    C4 Air Intake Performance Parts

    Better air in! Power Couplers, MAF housing increase to 1000 cfm, & Air foil for TBI. Fits 94-96 LT-1 & LT-4 motored C4's. Came off my LT4 I recently sold. This is a nice modification that you can feel the performance increase and see by increased mpg. I still have another set up on our LT1...
  13. Idaho Slim

    Rear Axles and Horsepower ?

    Looks like I might have sold my LT4 :cry, and already the wheels are turning in my head for a future replacement as a dragstrip/Sunday crusier. My question is, is there any stock rear axle C3 with an automatic tranny that will handle 4.10 or 4.56 gear swaps with 400-450 HP ?? If not, looks...
  14. Idaho Slim

    1996 LT-4 Exceptional Condition

    58,000 Original Miles, Stock LT-4 motor with an Electronic Dyno tune, 328 RWHP at the rear wheels. Drives like a new car, no squeaks or rattles. 6 spd. Extremely Clean, well maintained. New Optispark & aluminum radiator ( Both GM Dealer installed). 30 mpg hwy @ 75 mph. Everything works. The...
  15. Idaho Slim

    C4 rear View Mirror Wherer ??

    C4 rear View Mirror Where ?? The mirror inside my wife's C4 came apart and is now hanging there, Mid America only has the "non-lighted" basic mirror replacement. I would prefer to replace it with a lighted version and GM has discontinued them, any help on where to purchase a replacement would...
  16. Idaho Slim

    Bose Gold Low Bass Crackle ?

    1996, Gold Bose sound system. At low volume the rear speakers have an annoying bass crackle like a blown speaker, when you turn up the volume, it goes away. A couple years ago i took off the screen covers, and could find no rips in the cone. Has been that way for quite some time, and I have...
  17. Idaho Slim

    OK, Uncle. Saw Blade Rim's?

    I have seen quite a few posts, searched exhaustingly all over the web, but still cannot find anything referencing 11x17 sawblades. Some have posted they are out there ----- WHERE? Have never got a definite answer on availability or if they even exist. I prefer a 11x17. I want to run 315's...
  18. Idaho Slim

    315's on 9.5 Rims - Why Not?

    I know that it is highly suggested to not run 315/35Z17's on stock 9.5 rims, but why ? In my searchs I see most say to not run this combo, but I have my drag 315/35Z17 radials on a aftemarket 9.5 rim, and after 20 passes on them at 17 - 22 psi, no issues. is it because of wandering or...
  19. Idaho Slim

    Hib-GM Junkie ?? SES light - Did i cause this?

    During storage, I switched my SLP - 3 pod air intake from my LT4 to my LT1 in prep for selling the LT4. I ran the SLP intake on the LT4 all last year, no SES. Well to ease in the tinkering, I swapped all the pieces from the throttle body to the air filter, including the MAS housings & power...
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