Tag: transmission

I have an automatic, 93 LT-1 that I autocross. The course that I was running was low speed and I could run in \”L\” range and stay off the rev-limiter. While staging in my next to last run, I found that the automatic transmission was not shifting until 3500 rpm, unless I would take my […] More »

How to Adjust your Early C4 TPS and Idle Speed by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO Rev. New 6-15-00 This tech paper will discuss the procedure for correct adjustment of the Minimum Idle Speed and for adjustment of the Throttle Position Switch (TPS) on the […] More »

After my air condition broke down the third time on my 88 Vette I decided to forget this damned thing and asked myself why not use the condenser as an oil cooler for the automatic transmission? The condenser sits in front of the water cooler. Remove the panel to access the water cooler and the […] More »

This article covers the installation of an Aftermarket Tremec T-56 Six-Speed Transmission into my 1975 (Type C-3) Corvette. I bought the transmission from Forte\’s Parts. It differs from the transmission GM uses in its F-body sport cars. This transmission is made to use the original clutch, bell housing and speedometer plug/cable, out of older sports […] More »

For those of you experiencing difficulty with the 1 to 4 shift lock-out, or for those of you who wish to experience shifting through all your six gears, here is a simple fix: on the passenger side, just in front of the fire wall, and mounted on the fender well, is a relay, that when […] More »