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Vette(s): 1987 T5 5 speed ,cast iron head motor (no history on this) Z-51 Bright red with gray leather interior Greenwood spoiler,Corvette Central muffler eliminators and American Racing 16" Gotti replicas.
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Nice looking C-4 Lew and Linda!!
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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Thass HOT!!! Love the rims and the wing...and of course...it's RED!!! 
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Vette(s): 1987 T5 5 speed ,cast iron head motor (no history on this) Z-51 Bright red with gray leather interior Greenwood spoiler,Corvette Central muffler eliminators and American Racing 16" Gotti replicas.
We love it except for the 4+3 is giving me indigestion 
I may swap it out to a T-5 .
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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What's the problem with the trans?
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Vette(s): 1987 T5 5 speed ,cast iron head motor (no history on this) Z-51 Bright red with gray leather interior Greenwood spoiler,Corvette Central muffler eliminators and American Racing 16" Gotti replicas.
I have been troubleshooting the OD , it will not go into overdrive. I still have to get under the car to check the wiring to the transmission. OD has been serviced in the fall. I have bypassed everything at the computerand already repaired some wires at the relay.I get some gringing now and then with my foot on the clutch in neutral. If the unit is bad an F body T-5 might replace it. I found a website with all the directions. http://members.cisdi.com/~anesthes/f-car-t5/ Looks like the way to go!
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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There is also a cable that runs to the throtle that could cause a No O/D problem if it is adjusted too tight. There is only the one solenoid in the trans to cancel/allow O/D. There haven't been any major issues with the solenoids, so it will prolly be a wiring issue, or the O/D unit is toast, which is more common. I've built plenty of the O/D units, and parts are available. With normal maintenance, they are good units. Problem is, most folks never pay any attention to the leaks, and they DO leak! 
You could also install a later ZF 6 speed without too much hassle, since Corvettes came with them...just an idea. I don't believe a T5 will stand up in it under any heavy throttle apps....The later T56 is good, tho, and not too much larger...
You could also install a later ZF 6 speed without too much hassle, since Corvettes came with them...just an idea. I don't believe a T5 will stand up in it under any heavy throttle apps....The later T56 is good, tho, and not too much larger...
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Vette(s): 1987 T5 5 speed ,cast iron head motor (no history on this) Z-51 Bright red with gray leather interior Greenwood spoiler,Corvette Central muffler eliminators and American Racing 16" Gotti replicas.
They say... that the world class T-5 is good for 300 some HP but I would rather fix what I have unless it gets too expensive. I will check the cable when the snow melts 
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Send PMRichlands, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette T-Top, 1985 Corvette Z51 Coupe, 1987 Corvette Convertible
[QUOTE=LewLinda1199]We love it except for the 4+3 is giving me indigestion I may swap it out to a T-5 .[/QUOTE]
I may swap it out to a T-5 .[/QUOTE]
Swap it out for a TH700R4 out of a 85-91 and have a GREAT 4-speed automatic that will handle all you can throw at it (if you have it upgraded ---doesn't take much). I have one in my 85 Z51 and I can smoke the tires at will and no complaints at all from my trans......just the neighbors!!
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Vette(s): 1987 T5 5 speed ,cast iron head motor (no history on this) Z-51 Bright red with gray leather interior Greenwood spoiler,Corvette Central muffler eliminators and American Racing 16" Gotti replicas.
That's an option but I'm a die hard stick fan.
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