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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-08-2003, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By SprintCarDriver

FS:Front Suspension rebuild Kit

From Van Steel. New in box.. 170 plus shipping
I also have:
Pro 23 degree Aluminum heads complete with 1.52 CC Roller rockers.
Manley 6" I-beam rods with Keith Black 11.5 pistons
Wieland Stealth...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-26-2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By SprintCarDriver

78 Project For Sale

3000 obo. No motor (reason its for sale. Can't afford to build another one). Body and interior fair. New Front end rebuild kit included..


[Modified by SprintCarDriver, 10:09 PM 5/26/2003]
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Frontend Rebuild (norvalwilhelm)

Where can I find info on this hydraboost system conversion. Searched the c3 section and found nothing :( . What does it consit of?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2002, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Frontend Rebuild

Since I have deceided to rebuild the front end is there a kit to put larger rotors on the stock spindles? Would the benefits justify the extra cost? Will my current stock wheels work? My brakes,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2002, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Drilled Rotors (Turbo-Jet)

I have had drilled rotors on my sprinter and the FF and FC and have never had problems with them... Now all three of these are under 1500 lbs. I will also admit that I do like the looks of them but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,635
Posted By SprintCarDriver

POLYGRAPHITE vs. polyurethane

What is the difference if any?
Forum: Southwest
11-20-2002, 03:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,428
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Texans (C4FEVER)

Not here... I was born, raised, started racing and bought my first vette there.. Think of that town every day :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2002, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Drilled Rotors

Since I am going to rebuild my front end I might as well put on drilled rotors. I was thinking of using the aluminum hat and steel rotors.. Anyone have any problems with this set up and what vendor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2002, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 475
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Important - Military Appreciation message (Gaijin)

Done and thanks for letting us know!.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2002, 11:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 268
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Replacing Tie Rods

Any one replace their Tie Rods with hemi joints and some chromally? I know that I would have to drill out the steering link to use a bolt. Any comments, suggestions?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2002, 11:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 664
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: I need a pep talk! (Magnum '82)

The big balls come into play when the wing comes off.. You would be surprised how much easier it is to drive with the wing on! :rolleyes: Thanks for the vote of confidence!! :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2002, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 664
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: I need a pep talk! (81Vette_by_eric)

Go take a honda for a test drive and look around at all the people admiring the car
Oh that did it.. :lol: Thanks gang!.. Looks like a rebuild! :crazy:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2002, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,644
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Is there any benifit to an aluminum Flywheel vs steel? (aharte)

I have always used aluminum flywheel while road-racing/dirt tracking as faster acceleration and deceleration was needed. I have be told (as I have never draged raced) that you want a heavier...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2002, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 664
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: I need a pep talk! (sray454)

I did just that. Walked away from it for most of the summer.. Got back in it last week and blam!!! :smash: more problems... Maybe thats the problem, dont know if this is my hobby or toy. Right...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2002, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 664
Posted By SprintCarDriver

I need a pep talk!

I am this close to getting rid of this money pit that I own. I know that most of you have been working on your project a lot longer than I have. What do you do to keep motivated! I just cant seem...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2002, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Oil pressure experts.....Please advise! (7tea1)

I am no expert but I would check your pressure with a different guage to eliminating that the guage is in error. There are two pressure valves, one in the pump and one in the oil filter mounting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2002, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Fluxuating Oil Pressure! (Fevre)

Thanks for the link, I used the ARP lube when I put the engine together. No I have replaced a crank without removing the engine (Never do that again) but I have never replaced the main bearings this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2002, 01:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Fluxuating Oil Pressure! (jackson)

I found all kind of interesting things when I got under the car this evening. Little shiny flakes in the filter... Not alot but more than what I wanted to see.

2.5 maybe 3gts of oil drained...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2002, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Fluxuating Oil Pressure! (jackson)

Looks like I am pulling the pan this weekend. My machine shop also stated that it could be the bypass on the filter or the pump.. Now to add more to the story, just ran it up easy to about 100 and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2002, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Fluxuating Oil Pressure! (sb69coupe)

You did get me to thinking.. As this has just started, do you think that the screen could have shifted/moved to the point that it would be cavatating?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2002, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Fluxuating Oil Pressure! (pws69)

Checked the oil last night... Little above the line.. Orginal dipstick and I change my own oil so the amount is correct. Did discover a small leak at the oil connector and corrected it but no change...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2002, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Fluxuating Oil Pressure!

Just started today.. Cold the pressure is around 60. As the engine get warms its 30 - 35.. Now driving down the road (3000) the pressure drops to 20+. Lift the throttle slightly (drop down to 2500)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2002, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Battery Drain... need suggestions (Tom T)

Disconnect the ground and attach a test light to the ground cable and the post. It you have a draw the light will come on.. Then remove the fuses (one by one) and watch the light. When the light...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2002, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Re: Power Drops Off (Fevre)

Yep, on the double pumper.. Apperently I have a one track mind,,, :conehead . I guess I was so damn happy that I got the Air/Fuel mixture right, I forgot about checking Power valve and Acc....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2002, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By SprintCarDriver

Power Drops Off

I finally got the Carb running correctly (Thanks again to all that gave me suggestions) and the car ran fine. Today, while running under a heavy foot, the engine pulled fine up to 4700, then kinda...
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