intro into C4 vettes....
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Cruising
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intro into C4 vettes....
Whats up guys. Been wanting to get into the C4 vette community. Have been into the Fbody camaros for a while but would like to try something new.
I have my eye on a Black 1990 C4 6 speed. I have a seperate 355 stealth ram motor with different heads that i was going to put into the Camaro but if all things work out, ill swap it into the C4
Plans for the C4- Auto cross and cruising
Ive done some research as to what i would need to get started but would like some more tips and advice to some of the questions i have
- 1)I know the HSR does not fit under a stock C4 hood so what company right now manufactures a direct bolt on hood for under $1000? Im trying to keep cost low (arent we all lol ). ive seen companys like Toledo ACI and ACS but its seems a little pricey. Although they are gorgeous i dont need a show car just something decent to clear the intake.Or does anyone have a black cowl/hi-rise hood for sale?
I would like to stay away from modifying the HSR by making it shorter. I also do not want to add a scoop to the stock hood for example the Ram Air scoop
-2) Do i still need to modify the intake flex tube after if i were to put a cowl/hi-rise hood, would it be enough to clear with a 2 inch lift from the hood
-3)Since my engine is out of a 3rd Fbody camaro can i add the C4 pulleys to it to clear the steering rack? Can i directly swap it over or are the camaro and c4 blocks completely different?
-4)Without taking off the hood during a motor swap, which side off the car is the motor easiest to come out off? I have seen people favor the passenger side
-5) When pulling the stock TPI motor out ive seen the Happy Hooker being used. Can be used on the HSR to be lowered back in?
I would like to do this motor swap with as little fabrication and modifying as possible ( i realize there will always be modifying in a project) but if someone has tips or advice on stuffing this HSR engine into a C4 please let me know
Thanks in advanced for your time and advice
-Steven
I have my eye on a Black 1990 C4 6 speed. I have a seperate 355 stealth ram motor with different heads that i was going to put into the Camaro but if all things work out, ill swap it into the C4
Plans for the C4- Auto cross and cruising
Ive done some research as to what i would need to get started but would like some more tips and advice to some of the questions i have
- 1)I know the HSR does not fit under a stock C4 hood so what company right now manufactures a direct bolt on hood for under $1000? Im trying to keep cost low (arent we all lol ). ive seen companys like Toledo ACI and ACS but its seems a little pricey. Although they are gorgeous i dont need a show car just something decent to clear the intake.Or does anyone have a black cowl/hi-rise hood for sale?
I would like to stay away from modifying the HSR by making it shorter. I also do not want to add a scoop to the stock hood for example the Ram Air scoop
-2) Do i still need to modify the intake flex tube after if i were to put a cowl/hi-rise hood, would it be enough to clear with a 2 inch lift from the hood
-3)Since my engine is out of a 3rd Fbody camaro can i add the C4 pulleys to it to clear the steering rack? Can i directly swap it over or are the camaro and c4 blocks completely different?
-4)Without taking off the hood during a motor swap, which side off the car is the motor easiest to come out off? I have seen people favor the passenger side
-5) When pulling the stock TPI motor out ive seen the Happy Hooker being used. Can be used on the HSR to be lowered back in?
I would like to do this motor swap with as little fabrication and modifying as possible ( i realize there will always be modifying in a project) but if someone has tips or advice on stuffing this HSR engine into a C4 please let me know
Thanks in advanced for your time and advice
-Steven
Last edited by C4V; Apr 2, 2015 at 01:08 AM.
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Cruising
Joined: Apr 2015
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Thanks Brandon. Nice color!
So now just curious being that I introduced myself but also had a tech question, with 138 views on this post and no one has responded to my questions and concerns ,should I put my questions on the C4 tech section?
So now just curious being that I introduced myself but also had a tech question, with 138 views on this post and no one has responded to my questions and concerns ,should I put my questions on the C4 tech section?
Last edited by C4V; Apr 2, 2015 at 02:15 PM.
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From: Denton, Texas
Thank you, the color is the factory Ontario Orange.
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