hi from phoenix!!!!

**8835th** · 04-13-2023

hey guys newbie here from phoenix, i have a 1988 35th anniversary edition c4 corvette. i here to improve and learn the process of tuning my own vehicle. most mechanic shops around here wont work on them. I'm good with the wrenching part of things, ive been whenchng for years but now its time to learn how to tune as well. the one skill that can make or brake you, so im hoping with some guidance ill be able to do just about anything with cars. i do plan on building the engine, probably more on the race side. callies crank, scat rods, diamond pistons, cleveite bearing and oh ya my spelling is horrible so be easy. any way pleasure to meet you all and thank you for allowing me to be a member. if your in the phoenix area please say hi, im just moving back from the east coast and getting back into the car seen. car guys are always the best friends. thanks again and pleasure to meet yawl oh ya and if you know a good machine shop in the area i could use some recommendations. I also a medically retired pipe welder have welded on pipe in most every powerhouse's days in the country, and refineries to but refineries are dirty places. So if you need a roll cage welded or something fabricated im your guy!!!

**Teek** · 04-13-2023

Hey brother,

Welcome! I'm new here too.. but I wanted to pass along some info.

I went to these guys to rebuild my 350 short block. They did an awesome job.

If the South Scottsdale area is convenient for you (Thomas & Scottsdale Rd.) then I recommend checking them out.

Automotive Machine of Scottsdale
(480) 945-0934

The east valley is where I grew up, but I've had enough of 120 degree summers. I live a couple hours north of there now. (and 6000' higher)

**8835th** · 04-14-2023

Originally Posted by Teek

Hey brother,

Welcome! I'm new here too.. but I wanted to pass along some info.

I went to these guys to rebuild my 350 short block. They did an awesome job.

If the South Scottsdale area is convenient for you (Thomas & Scottsdale Rd.) then I recommend checking them out.

Automotive Machine of Scottsdale
(480) 945-0934

The east valley is where I grew up, but I've had enough of 120 degree summers. I live a couple hours north of there now. (and 6000' higher)

Thank you I appreciate the feedback! I just need the general black prep stuff checking squareness, line hone, Cam bearing install, stuff like that. I built a few motors before but this one I'm going all out. Parts are around 10k alone. Shops want 3x that in labor to put it together. I have all the tools so building it myself it just makes sense.

We're up north did you move my parents are looking to move up north because they can't stand the heat anymore like you!

**Teek** · 04-16-2023

Flagstaff area. It's expensive to live up here though.

Yeah, I would like to do a complete build myself... but after learning what I did this first time, I will not be doing this again until I have a full garage setup with a lift. Good Lord this is a LOT of work.

**8835th** · 04-16-2023

Ya I just wish I could understand the turning terms. Other more advanced computers let you set lambda or a air fuel ratio and use the O2 sensor to help you self tune it which is probably what I'm going to end up doing is getting a better computer because tuning these old computers is a really good learning curve.

**steveo** · 04-16-2023

i agree on ditching the old computer if you're building a real engine for this car, but 'self tuning' is only going to help you in cruising range. if you want to make real power you'll be doing the spark and fuel by hand.