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Old 12-11-2014, 02:32 PM
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Default What are you giving your c4 for x-mas?

I'm either going to start buying pars for a Coil over set up or getting HP tuners,I haven't decided yet.
Old 12-11-2014, 02:35 PM
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ch@0s, here's a dumb question. What is HP tuners? I'm going to flip a coin on an exhaust or carbon fiber interior parts
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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
ch@0s, here's a dumb question. What is HP tuners? I'm going to flip a coin on an exhaust or carbon fiber interior parts
Now that I have a more modern brain I can tune it one of the best tools is HP tuners. It allows you to tune the PCM yourself with the use of a laptop.



" Let HP Tuners unleash the full potential of your vehicle! The factory programmed your late-model vehicle’s stock computer for bare bones performance, but HP Tuners unlocks the computer so you can tweak and tune for maximum performance. Reprogram the factory computer, manually edit hundreds of performance parameters, and build custom tunes for maximum power with an HP Tuners VCM Suite MPVI package. Plus, you can view, chart, and log data in real-time with any VCM Suite MPVI package or VCM stand-alone scanner. Put a custom tuning shop at your fingertips with HP Tuners!"
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I bought a quart of Meguires 101 compound for the hood and will purchase an emissions (smog) check if things work out right.
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mike, is the Megs 101 pretty good? Very nice, ch@0s
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HP Tuners or the supercharger from an LSA.
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Originally Posted by chevyowner
HP Tuners or the supercharger from an LSA.
Interesting! where are you going to pick one of those up? Do you have a 6.0?
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
Interesting! where are you going to pick one of those up? Do you have a 6.0?
No I have a 5.3, and I would probably need different cylinder heads.
As for where to find one they are all over ebay for ~$600 for now.
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Originally Posted by chevyowner
No I have a 5.3, and I would probably need different cylinder heads.
As for where to find one they are all over ebay for ~$600 for now.
I thought about that too but you can't put rectangular-port L92 heads on an engine with a bore less than 4.0 inches as far as I know.
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
I thought about that too but you can't put rectangular-port L92 heads on an engine with a bore less than 4.0 inches as far as I know.
AFAIK the biggest problem would be the square or cathedral port heads, but other then that it should fit. Besides if it wont fit, then I'll just make sure it fits the engine I have yet to start building for my 1960 C10.

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Yes I have decided.

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A lump of coal, and tell it to learn how to run on it
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Just got my 1995 back from the local paint expert -- he touched up the few little scrapes and door dings with Arctic White matching color, and finished with new clear coat and a buffing & wax job. It looks brand new! But as we all know with our C4s, pictures don't do it justice, you have to see it up close in person.
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A new fuel line for the one that's leaking, and some brand new fresh weatherstripping
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My C4 got new 13 inch rotors and brake pads, the cross drilled and slotted rotors look nice.

Now i have to wait for the rear ones to come from the U.S



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Ordered new leather for the seats, also going to get new leather for the e-brake lever and shifter. Eventually the entire interior will be refreshed, just a little at a time.
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Originally Posted by 88C4convertible
A lump of coal, and tell it to learn how to run on it

Good Luck with that.
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I got HID headlights and fogs but that was really a Thanksgiving gift.

For Christmas (I don't know what "x-mas" is) I want to get the exhaust done and maybe the seat cushions redone. Not sure if I'll have time or not though.

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New front shocks and maybe a new diff.......
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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
mike, is the Megs 101 pretty good?
Yes- it works as advertised. The goo that holds the abrasives is something different than other megs polishing products- it smells bad. Has a long working time and wipes off almost as easy as M205 finishing polish.
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A serpentine belt.

Noticed the inside cracks abouts September.

Can't believe we were lucky enough to have it last this long...

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