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 Mar 4 2010, 09:54 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks  Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4  |
Focus ....
Now I stumbled across a, 05 CTS-V ... |
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Mar 4 2010, 10:06 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,038 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Texas, USA Member No.: 62 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Mar 4 2010, 03:54 PM)  Focus .... Now I stumbled across a, 05 CTS-V ... Well, I think you should FOR SURE drop the Focus from the list...those are little sh!tboxes... Go with the vette of the ctsV for sure!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Costas cars and such... |
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Mar 4 2010, 10:48 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
Hmmm... CTS-V. I'm so close to buying one of them if the dealer would just get the interior cleaned up like they said they would. It's been almost 3 weeks since I gave them my deposit!!!
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Mar 5 2010, 12:15 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Mar 4 2010, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (Racerdad916 @ Mar 4 2010, 09:54 AM) The other thing on LS1/T56 swap is the tunnel on the early C4's. I don't think it fits very well (scratches head) The tunnel is just fiberglass, so easy to mod - On this one I cut out the big pocket for the 4+3, riveted a plate over it for a TKO: Plenty of room underneath for a fabricated Cbeam bracket. (IMG:http://www.californiaclassix.com/images3/c432-dash-remote.jpg) WHO is that (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) heavenly ANGEL in the driver's seat??!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/bigok.gif) |
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Mar 5 2010, 12:56 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (dailydriver @ Mar 4 2010, 04:15 PM) WHO is that (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/hail.gif) heavenly ANGEL in the driver's seat??!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/bigok.gif) http://www.californiaclassix.com/ She's in marketing. Check out the hall of fame, lotsa cool cars. |
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Mar 5 2010, 06:28 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 175 Joined: 18-February 04 Member No.: 228 |
My sister had a 92 c4. Probably one of the worst cars that I've known, and I'm a chevy guy. Had electronic gremlins and would strand her at times.
I found her a low mileage formula for a great price. She's had it for 4 years without a hiccup, except for a bad catalyst. I don't care at all for the styling of the c4, but opinions are like assholes, everybody has at least 1. |
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Mar 16 2010, 01:01 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Found an 87, recent motor and trans ... $4K.
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Mar 20 2010, 07:42 PM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
I had a 92 C4 and an 01 Z06. Honestly, the C4 was more fun than the Z. The C5 (especially the Z06) can be fast, but it has much more of a "Grand Touring" feel than a true "sports car" feel like the C4. My 92 car was an FX3 with six speed, and the only mods were the larger C4 brakes and 11" rear wheels (with 315s). It was turning the same times at our local roadcourse as stock C5s during NCCC time trial events. My Z06 however, was significantly faster around the same track bone stock. My C4 and most stock C5s would turn about 1:34s, while the 01 Z06 completely stock was 1:29. For me, if I were to buy another (and I've been seriously thinking about it), I'd go for a C4. I'd love to get a 95 ZR1, but for the prices lately I think the LT1/LT4 cars are just too good to pass up. I've seen plenty of high mileage LT1 C4s going for the $8K-9K range. And as for reliability, the later model dash cars (90+ I think?) didn't really have many problems. The biggest issues were either the radio/speakers (which can be replaced easily) or the opti on 92-94, which you should upgrade to vented style the first time you change it (which will fix most of it's reliability issues).
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Mar 21 2010, 04:09 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
Since this thread is back at the top, are there any common issues that would make a '91 C4 smell like coolant? My buddy has one that his wife picked up for him for his 50th birthday (he had always wanted a 'vette) and he just told me it needs a clutch and head gaskets. The clutch I can understand, but a SBC needing head gaskets and it's bone stock? It just doesn't add up.
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Mar 21 2010, 04:45 PM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (nape @ Mar 21 2010, 11:09 AM) Since this thread is back at the top, are there any common issues that would make a '91 C4 smell like coolant? My buddy has one that his wife picked up for him for his 50th birthday (he had always wanted a 'vette) and he just told me it needs a clutch and head gaskets. The clutch I can understand, but a SBC needing head gaskets and it's bone stock? It just doesn't add up. Seems like the L98's pop head gaskets pretty easily if they over-heat, at least I've seen several threads on CorvetteForum with popped head gaskets on L98's. |
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Mar 21 2010, 10:15 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (nape @ Mar 21 2010, 12:09 PM) Since this thread is back at the top, are there any common issues that would make a '91 C4 smell like coolant? My buddy has one that his wife picked up for him for his 50th birthday (he had always wanted a 'vette) and he just told me it needs a clutch and head gaskets. The clutch I can understand, but a SBC needing head gaskets and it's bone stock? It just doesn't add up. Many of the TPI C4's had intake leaks up by the thermostat. You'll usually see it if that's the cause. I've looked at more than a few of those over the years. Seems common that the bolts are loose (gasket "gives"? Or an overheating issue? Not sure) and the gasket is leaking. |
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Mar 22 2010, 10:30 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
QUOTE (LT4Firehawk @ Mar 20 2010, 03:42 PM) The biggest issues were either the radio/speakers (which can be replaced easily) or the opti on 91-94, which you should upgrade to vented style the first time you change it (which will fix most of it's reliability issues). Or you could dump the opti altogether and upgrade to the coil pack (a la LS engines) ignition from LTCC. Great system, but very pricey (maybe not worth it on a less than stellar condition LT series C4). |
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Mar 23 2010, 12:26 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (dailydriver @ Mar 22 2010, 05:30 PM) QUOTE (LT4Firehawk @ Mar 20 2010, 03:42 PM) The biggest issues were either the radio/speakers (which can be replaced easily) or the opti on 91-94, which you should upgrade to vented style the first time you change it (which will fix most of it's reliability issues). Or you could dump the opti altogether and upgrade to the coil pack (a la LS engines) ignition from LTCC. Great system, but very pricey (maybe not worth it on a less than stellar condition LT series C4). I have an LTCC setup, and they aren't that expensive. I got a set of coils for $100, plus $400 for the controller and harness. I made my own brackets for about $15, plus $60 for some universal plug wires. For that price, it is well, well, WELL worth it to never do an opti-spark replacement in the pits ever again, EVER, plus my plug wires are now 4" long instead of 20" long and wrapping under the power steering pump. This post has been edited by Mojave: Mar 23 2010, 12:27 AM |
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Mar 26 2010, 08:41 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Mar 15 2010, 08:01 PM) Found an 87, recent motor and trans ... $4K. Did you buy it? |
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