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by wxo
Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Cruise is fixed!

ODO: 105309 I started noticing the battery voltage was lower than expected so I ran some tests on it and they showed that it was going bad. It was a new Interstate battery from Costco in August. I returned it and got a replacement just in time for colder weather. I was reading some posts on the foru...
by wxo
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 500 Caddy in a Chevette??!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2061

500 Caddy in a Chevette??!!

I found this old article most fascinating. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1980- ... -bad-seed/
by wxo
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: cheap car racing
Replies: 178
Views: 158092

Re: cheap car racing

Great interview, Andy. In total, it was well done. I found it very interesting and entertaining.
by wxo
Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

ODO: 105204 C4 cruise control parts for the 96 are the same in most cases back to 1990. I've been checking out various points in the cruise system, but so far, no joy. I installed the dump hose from the brake pedal to the cruise servo. I checked the voltage from the cruise switch on the steering col...
by wxo
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Reference / Tech-Tips
Topic: Lubricant for hoses & o-rings
Replies: 0
Views: 5223

Lubricant for hoses & o-rings

Interesting thread with a lot of good info: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threa ... cant.14783
by wxo
Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I don't really think the vacuum hose will fix it. It's only for disengaging the cruise when I hit the brakes.
So if I need parts, I know where to go? I think it might be the same components. I'll check.
by wxo
Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

ODO: 105163 I've decided to tackle the cruise control next. The first thing I saw was a very badly damaged vacuum hose going from the cruise servo the the brake pedal switch. As usual, this is not a trivial fix. It will take a dive under the dash. Oh, my achin' body. :( Anyway, I've got all the pane...
by wxo
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

ODO: 105147 Since Silvia is now running well at oem fuel pressure, I decided to remove the Aeromotive adjustable regulator and put the oem FP regulator back in to see if it changes anything. It didn't. She is still running very well. With the Bosch injectors, the drivability took a big step up and s...
by wxo
Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

ODO: 105110 Since the Vette is running so well now, I decided to find out if I can tell if the stock fuel pressure regulator runs as well... and it does! I installed the stock FP regulator yesterday and she still runs like she should. I'm at the point now where I can now listen to the radio. Before ...
by wxo
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I've been wondering the same thing, BP. They are practically new, maybe only 1500 miles on them. It would cost me another $120 to find out. Maybe I'll just take my win and move on.

I've had them on my home made test rig. They sprayed fine. I just don't know how much gas they sprayed.
by wxo
Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Accel injectors suck!!

ODO: 105036 In the last week or so, I've been driving Silvia and enjoying it, but the "BOG" "was" always there to remind me that there is still something wrong. I shouldn't have to run with 58 psi of fuel pressure. I've always suspected that the injectors might be the problem, bu...
by wxo
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: 1978 Corvette
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Re: 1978 Corvette

GM, here's what Hagerty's valuation website shows:
78 Vette price.JPG
by wxo
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243556

Silvia is back on the road. Hi Yo Silvia!

After the usual struggles, the new exhaust manifold gasket was installed along with the broken connectors and dipstick tube. I was expecting a whisper quiet start up, but that was not to be. This time, though, It had a different exhaust noise. OH BOY! To take a break, Randi and I went to the beach f...
by wxo
Sun Sep 10, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 163
Views: 147373

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

Way to go, BP!! That looks like great fun. I would have loved to have been there!