Great stuff!! Really good mods especially at the rear end. I don’t think i have enough money to do all these but surely some of the stuff doesn’t require much. I removed my air pump, AC and all of its components as well as cruise control and shortened the belt. All this was over 60lbs of useless weight. Of course spare tire is gone too. My 84 with z51 package weighs just over 3000lbs so pretty happy with that. I ve noticed my car runs much cooler 190-200F, even when driven hard in dubai heat. My fan also starts with ignition and i still have 195 thermostat. I removed the air box on top of my twin TBIs, capped/cancelled all open vacuum lines and having a reverse cowl hood opening defo helps dissipate the heat. I know it’s not OEM vette but i love it!!
Any reason why you didn't go Z51 front spring and went straight to coilovers? I love the idea of going up in wheel size, definitely opens up tire options. However, how much is the weight penalty do you estimate by doing so? Same with going to c6 brakes and rotors...wondering how much extra weight gets added? Totally agree on sway bars, that is my next move! I went with Dewitts radiator and bigger fans since my car isn't a dedicated track car. But I love your recommendations for cooling!
My decisions were cost driven. Coilovers are still the best option for truly independent suspension, and I got the Aldan coilivers for only $800 from Jegs. I'd say it only added 10-20 pounds to upgrade the brakes. I love them so much, I'll be uograding the rear brakes to c6 next week. The increased tire size made little weight difference. The car is twice as fast thru corners with wider tires. I can't imagine going back to stock width. Last week I added a Thermocool oil filter relocator and an oil cooler. Temps dropped 40 degrees when on track. Well see what happens when it gets really hot and humid. I was consistently running at 296 degrees oil temp. Thanks for the comments and encouragement. Will be at the track this Friday so we'll see how she does with a radiator hose that isn't cracked. 😀
Corbeau Pro Fx seats from Corbeau. Their seat mounts don't fit though so you'll have to do some fabricating. It's just a rubber spoiler I got on ebay. Really cheap.
So much better. When I drive my wife's stock size powerstop brakes, it's like, "When is this thing gonna slow down!" And until you get slicks you'll be able to lock those tires up! Send me pics! I love to see what others have done.
Hi Willie , i am looking at getting the flow one F6 wheels . Are you happy with yours ? Are you using the same size on all 4 ? Also want to buy new tires and have them all the same size , how big can I go without rubbing ? My car is a 94 automatic. Thanks !
I sure enjoy your videos willie! good on you for kickn butt with one good eye! better than 99.99% with two good eyes! please keep up the videos and the forum posts. thee is new wind in the sails of c4's on track!
@@1eyedwillie sweet maybe you can talk about bushings , brake pads and rotors! Oh, also I notice my c4 gets understeer a bit under throttle, anything you haven't mentioned here that would help? I was thinking front canards and maybe a little spoiler to let the bitch turn once I hit around 70 or so on roads that may only be a 45 limit with some windy bends. Feel free to just add this stuff to your next video if you'd rather. Looking forward to more!!
Great stuff!! Really good mods especially at the rear end. I don’t think i have enough money to do all these but surely some of the stuff doesn’t require much. I removed my air pump, AC and all of its components as well as cruise control and shortened the belt. All this was over 60lbs of useless weight. Of course spare tire is gone too. My 84 with z51 package weighs just over 3000lbs so pretty happy with that. I ve noticed my car runs much cooler 190-200F, even when driven hard in dubai heat. My fan also starts with ignition and i still have 195 thermostat. I removed the air box on top of my twin TBIs, capped/cancelled all open vacuum lines and having a reverse cowl hood opening defo helps dissipate the heat. I know it’s not OEM vette but i love it!!
Glad to hear it. Very impressed. I don't think people realize how good a C4 can be with the right mods. Keep in touch.
Just bought a c4, subscribing so I can watch after I deploy and make my little 1990 sports car a killer like yours.
Just don't be intimidated. I had only ever changed brake pads before I bought this car a year ago.
COOOOOOOL. Don't think I'll ever go that far with my Vette. but it\s nice to see someone that has.
I got a little overboard just trying to keep up with my dad's roadster and stop getting passed by Miatas in the corners.
Id like to see details on the bracket/brace used to jack up the car If you woudnt mind That would help a ton of guys
Thanks for posting! Hard to find LT1 C4 videos
I know, right?
What are the spec for the wheels they fit the car nicely. What is the back spacing and wheel width?? Thanks for the info.
Any reason why you didn't go Z51 front spring and went straight to coilovers?
I love the idea of going up in wheel size, definitely opens up tire options. However, how much is the weight penalty do you estimate by doing so?
Same with going to c6 brakes and rotors...wondering how much extra weight gets added?
Totally agree on sway bars, that is my next move!
I went with Dewitts radiator and bigger fans since my car isn't a dedicated track car. But I love your recommendations for cooling!
My decisions were cost driven. Coilovers are still the best option for truly independent suspension, and I got the Aldan coilivers for only $800 from Jegs.
I'd say it only added 10-20 pounds to upgrade the brakes. I love them so much, I'll be uograding the rear brakes to c6 next week.
The increased tire size made little weight difference. The car is twice as fast thru corners with wider tires. I can't imagine going back to stock width.
Last week I added a Thermocool oil filter relocator and an oil cooler. Temps dropped 40 degrees when on track. Well see what happens when it gets really hot and humid. I was consistently running at 296 degrees oil temp.
Thanks for the comments and encouragement. Will be at the track this Friday so we'll see how she does with a radiator hose that isn't cracked. 😀
Your setup is impressive!!
Just been doing a little at a time as I found out what needed improvement. But thank you.
What type of license is it that you can't get? I have the same kind of eyesight, and I got my SCCA full competition license.
Nice car!!
I wish vette had tighter steering. Amen
Hey man great video, what size/brand are your bucket seats they seem to fit very well unlike mine 😂 also where did u get that spoiler ?
Corbeau Pro Fx seats from Corbeau. Their seat mounts don't fit though so you'll have to do some fabricating. It's just a rubber spoiler I got on ebay. Really cheap.
What was that adapter on the floor jack? That would be much easier than my current method.
www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks/steel-floor-jack-cross-beam-64051.html
I just did a “c6 z51 13.5”, rotors big brake kit on my 84 c4 Z51 CORVETTE “!
So much better. When I drive my wife's stock size powerstop brakes, it's like, "When is this thing gonna slow down!"
And until you get slicks you'll be able to lock those tires up!
Send me pics! I love to see what others have done.
What wheels are those I been looking for something similar to put on my c4
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Hi Willie , i am looking at getting the flow one F6 wheels . Are you happy with yours ? Are you using the same size on all 4 ? Also want to buy new tires and have them all the same size , how big can I go without rubbing ? My car is a 94 automatic. Thanks !
I have the 10.5 wide on all four. 295 wide tires.
..what rear spoiler is that?
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you should get yourself a quickjack system. they're not that expensive and its the push of a button to lift your car. much easier for us old farts.
I sure enjoy your videos willie! good on you for kickn butt with one good eye! better than 99.99% with two good eyes! please keep up the videos and the forum posts. thee is new wind in the sails of c4's on track!
Thanks. Trying to represent us c4 owners.
I love this! So many questions I still have but thank you for this video!
You're welcome. Learning as I go.
Curious if you only track it why not go with long tubes and delete the cats?
Basically because I'm cheap. Once I get around to it, that'll be on the to do list
Why not just buy a c5
I'd love it if you could drop some links! Thanks for helping me make my c4 faster!
What links do you need?
@@1eyedwillie the different sway bar sizes you used and where, just so I don't have to keep referencing the video haha
www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=shop.showItem&subgroup=32024&ID=3267
And...
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@@1eyedwillie sweet maybe you can talk about bushings , brake pads and rotors! Oh, also I notice my c4 gets understeer a bit under throttle, anything you haven't mentioned here that would help? I was thinking front canards and maybe a little spoiler to let the bitch turn once I hit around 70 or so on roads that may only be a 45 limit with some windy bends. Feel free to just add this stuff to your next video if you'd rather. Looking forward to more!!
awesome and a lot of work. 👌
Is there any pressure drop while pushing through the corners?
What pressure?
ABOUT THE SPREADER BAR FOR JACK, IS IT HOMEMADE OR PURCHASED & IF PURCHASED, WHO FROM? I REALLY NEED THAT ITEM, BEST GE.
Harbor freight