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Jul 25, 2011 | 05:43 PM

starfire54

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correct method to start a LT4 engine

I just received my CE and my neighbor stated that the I should turn the ignition on two times and then crank the engine. I thought that since the car is FI that you just crank?

Jul 25, 2011 | 05:48 PM

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Your neighbor is full of it. Push in the clutch and hit the key. Or put it in park and hit the key.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:10 PM

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Badduck is correct. Your neighbor is full of it. But since it is an LT4 you cannot put it in park.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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Your neighbor is an idiot. It doesnt function the same as a pumping a carb. One turn is all the pump needs to prime.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:26 PM

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Your neighbor is an idiot.

Bring your neighbor in, we would love to chat with him. Johnny is right, your neighbor is an idiot but, he knows about Corvettes.

Is this guy friend of yours?

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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Your friend has alot to learn about fuel injection.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:35 PM

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My neighbor is not a friend, however he does own 4 vette's, all aniversary editions. I thought he is full of it. I guess the issue is my new vette is sick.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by starfire54

my neighbor stated that the I should turn the ignition on two times and then crank the engine.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLT1Runner

Your neighbor is an idiot. It doesnt function the same as a pumping a carb. One turn is all the pump needs to prime.

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Originally Posted by PLRX

Bring your neighbor in, we would love to chat with him.
Is this guy friend of yours?

Where do people come up with this stuff?
I have never heard that in my life, and I am old enough I've had plenty of cars (Carbed and FI).

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Jul 25, 2011 | 06:48 PM

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My neighbor asked me if my vette was a 6 or 8.

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:53 PM

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Quote:

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My neighbor is not a friend, however he does own 4 vette's, all aniversary editions. I thought he is full of it. I guess the issue is my new vette is sick.

Which anniversary? 25th? They all have carbs.

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My neighbor asked me if my vette was a 6 or 8.

My 95 is a 6.........
And my 67 is a 4..........
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speed!

Jul 25, 2011 | 06:59 PM

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You're serious? Really?

I'm with PLRX....since your neighbor owns Vettes, invite him on in for a little chat with us. I'm sure it will be enlightening for all.

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:03 PM

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My neighbor asked me if my vette was a 6 or 8

That would only be a good question if you had a 1954 or a 1955.

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:07 PM

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that would only be a good question if you had a 1954 or a 1955.:d

1953

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:11 PM

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That would only be a good question if you had a 1954 or a 1955.

only for 55 only there was only 7 made with a 6 the rest had 8s

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:37 PM

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only for 55 only there was only 7 made with a 6 the rest had 8s

I thing is is funny how the guy not only got you but everybody else here. He's good. The guys a jokester.

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:39 PM

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only for 55 only there was only 7 made with a 6 the rest had 8s

I think it is funny how the guy not only got you but everybody else here. He's good. The guys a jokester.

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:42 PM

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My neighbor is not a friend, however he does own 4 vette's, all aniversary editions. I thought he is full of it. I guess the issue is my new vette is sick.

25th, 35th, 40th and 50th I assume.

Is his 40th Black or Ruby Red. I ask because there were only few that came out black.

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Jul 25, 2011 | 08:07 PM

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Ruby red!!

Jul 25, 2011 | 08:38 PM

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I think it is funny how the guy not only got you but everybody else here. He's good. The guys a jokester.

Yeppur he gots us good. Thank God we have nOObs here to help aid us.

Jul 25, 2011 | 09:14 PM

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Maybe it has quirks???

LOL
I would push the far left pedal to the floor, start the car, then hold the right pedal to the floor, and release clutch pedal and your off.

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