Just did the Decarb procedure...
Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (Jackal)
how many miles on your car?... Thats to try and clean all the carbon out right, someone was saying ur going to have lots of black smoke out the back of your ride! hehe
Im in sacramento too :D
Im in sacramento too :D
Pro
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From: antelope ca
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (Black_C5)
did mine about a month ago ,actually it was white smoke and tons of it .Your gonna **** your neighbors off because it stinks bad :eek: and it is a ton of smoke ,I fired it up and then took it for a ride as not to get the neighbors to :mad .I sure did get allot of funny looks from people driving because I left a trail of smoke for over a mile .It worked awsome though and I could feel a difference in throttle response .Good luck I am in the Sacto area too ,look for a 98 nassua coupe with a magnusun sticking out :D
Pro
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From: Elkridge, Maryland
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (1 BAD C5)
Ask and you shall receive...CF Tech Tip...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=212&TopicID=1
:cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=212&TopicID=1
:cheers:
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Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (wkasak_98Coupe)
thanks for the tip link..howoften should this be done and what are the indications that you may need to do so?? where can one obtain the top cleaning product??
Racer
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From: Pasadena MD
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (Grumpy)
thanks for the tip link..howoften should this be done and what are the indications that you may need to do so?? where can one obtain the top cleaning product??
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Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (mfrnka)
Guys, if you're not getting any detonation or true knock retard, I would NOT do the decarb process for one simple reason: Carbon buildup effectively bumps your compression ratio and your horsepower to a certain degree.
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Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (Jackal)
Glad to hear it worked out for you!! I am getting rid of my carbon too... with a new engine! :jester
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (vetterdstr)
Thanks for all of the replys. I started the car this morning, and there was TONS of bluish white smoke. It lasted for about 10 to 15 mins, and then when it was almost gone, I took it out for a spin around the block. By the time I got back it was all gone!
To answer some of your questions...First off my car has 67k on it, and after the trip back to Kentucky for the 50th bash (5200 mi BTW) I was getting some pinging (detonation). This was my first step to git rid of it. So far I dont really know if it is gone yet, a trip around the block wasnt enough to tell.
I am going to change the oil now, and I will post some pictures of it later today.
To answer some of your questions...First off my car has 67k on it, and after the trip back to Kentucky for the 50th bash (5200 mi BTW) I was getting some pinging (detonation). This was my first step to git rid of it. So far I dont really know if it is gone yet, a trip around the block wasnt enough to tell.
I am going to change the oil now, and I will post some pictures of it later today.
Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Just did the Decarb procedure... (Jackal)
Good deal Jackal!
blue98coupe - You have a SC!? N uhh where do you leave it parked again? :lol Well you see my car you'll know for sure its me if your hear rather loud music playing! :lol: :lol:
blue98coupe - You have a SC!? N uhh where do you leave it parked again? :lol Well you see my car you'll know for sure its me if your hear rather loud music playing! :lol: :lol:
