C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Correct Name for part?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:35 AM
  #1  
ESU's Avatar
ESU
Thread Starter
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 9
From: staten island ny
Default Correct Name for part?

I need the correct name for the following part so I can locate it and order one. It's a solenoid type device that attaches to the side of my quadrajet and I believe it's supposed to engage when the a/c is turned on raise the idle a few rpms. I've seen some items called idle stop solenoids, is this the same animal?
Thx, ESU
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:45 AM
  #2  
SIXFOOTER's Avatar
SIXFOOTER
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime Gold
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,192
Likes: 27
From: Boca Raton Florida
Default

Idle Stop Solenoid
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 02:02 PM
  #3  
ACECO's Avatar
ACECO
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,634
Likes: 4
From: Northern NJ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Default

Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
Idle Stop Solenoid
Yep, I believe that's it Cory. And don't mess up any of Lars adjustments while changing it either.

Good Luck!

Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 02:34 PM
  #4  
ESU's Avatar
ESU
Thread Starter
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 9
From: staten island ny
Default

Thx Guys, just ordered one. How's it going George? I still pull out your cd's every now and then to go over the tuning for beer.
ESU
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:13 PM
  #5  
StickShiftCorvette's Avatar
StickShiftCorvette
Drifting
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 3
Default

It also might be called an anti-dieseling solenoid. If it is used to totally close the throttle when you shut down it will eliminate dieseling. They can also be set up to raise the idle when the AC is run. Same part, different functions.
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 10:45 PM
  #6  
Nice Ride's Avatar
Nice Ride
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 158
Default

ESU, you indicated you ordered a idle stop solenoid. Where did you find one?
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 11:08 PM
  #7  
ESU's Avatar
ESU
Thread Starter
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 9
From: staten island ny
Default

Originally Posted by Nice Ride
ESU, you indicated you ordered a idle stop solenoid. Where did you find one?
corvette central had it, 43 bux, some of the other vendors have it also
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2006 | 11:36 PM
  #8  
Nice Ride's Avatar
Nice Ride
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 158
Default

ESU, just wanted to say thanks for the info. Found a picture of the part on the corvette central web sight. They have $90+ bucks on it for year 73/74. I will check around further but now I know where I can get the part.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 09:04 AM
  #9  
ESU's Avatar
ESU
Thread Starter
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 9
From: staten island ny
Default

Originally Posted by Nice Ride
ESU, just wanted to say thanks for the info. Found a picture of the part on the corvette central web sight. They have $90+ bucks on it for year 73/74. I will check around further but now I know where I can get the part.
Your welcome,
thats what this forum is for. The price is almost double but if you need it what can you do. there are other vendors to try but I imagine they'll all be within a buck or two: Ecklers, COrvette America, MidAMerica, Riks Vette parts etc. You can also try Davies Corvette parts, they have a lot of used stuff as well. I'm actually still waiting for mine I had to re-order, the day I thought I ordered I started filling out the online order sheet and got called to the phone and my wife started using the computer and cleared my stuff. :{
ESU
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:35 PM
  #10  
Rockn-Roll's Avatar
Rockn-Roll
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,407
Likes: 2
From: Carmichael CA
Default

Originally Posted by ESU
I need the correct name for the following part so I can locate it and order one. It's a solenoid type device that attaches to the side of my quadrajet and I believe it's supposed to engage when the a/c is turned on raise the idle a few rpms. I've seen some items called idle stop solenoids, is this the same animal?
Thx, ESU
I used to think it was to increase the RPMs when the A/C was on, but that's not how it was originally wired. It was put there to increase the RPMs of an automatic tranny vehicle while it is in a drive gear so that when you come to a stop while in drive the engine won't die. However, some people rewire them for stuff like when the A/C is on, or when they kick their sub-woofers on, etc.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Correct Name for part?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:18 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-1
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-4
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE