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Forum: Help Forum
10-28-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 88,242
Posted By Wrecked82

Need to change userid from Larry82 to Wrecked82. ...

Need to change userid from Larry82 to Wrecked82. Car wrecked in a front end collision in December 2019.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-12-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By Wrecked82

Missouri City, Texas

Missouri City, Texas
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-07-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By Wrecked82

Have no idea what is a fair price for anything. ...

Have no idea what is a fair price for anything. Going to put them in the trash/recycle this week.
Forum: C3 General
02-29-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,724
Posted By Wrecked82

$15K. You heard it here first. Had mine...

$15K. You heard it here first. Had mine appraised for a total loss accident and this was the value. Most everthing rated aove average in coming up with the appraisal. Check put cargurus, nada,...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-28-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By Wrecked82

82 Corvette Manuals, etc

My 82 was totaled in a front on accident - fault of other driver - at a stop sign. Insurance company of responsible party paid me a surprising amount to total the car. But I no longer need the...
Forum: C3 General
12-18-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Wrecked82

Well, I paid $13K for it 22 years ago and have...

Well, I paid $13K for it 22 years ago and have driven the tires off it, so to speak. A $10K value would be OK.
Forum: C3 General
12-18-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Wrecked82

Value of an 82

So some may know that my 82 was hit while at a stop sign. I suffered significant injury to my hand and will be pursuing loss of wages and pain and suffering damages. But, question is, what would...
Forum: C3 General
08-01-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 37,570
Posted By Wrecked82

Do you wet them and wring them out b4 using? ...

Do you wet them and wring them out b4 using? Never had spots.
Forum: C3 General
07-29-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 37,570
Posted By Wrecked82

Hey, its me quoted above. Still have them and...

Hey, its me quoted above. Still have them and still use them. You only have to wet them and wring them out to clean the windows. Plain water. Better than any other product. Used them today...
Forum: C3 General
07-14-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wrecked82

I have seen the post. Try a simple google search...

I have seen the post. Try a simple google search on ebay motors for test pipe.
Forum: C3 General
07-14-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,637
Posted By Wrecked82

Diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Gasoline...

Diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Gasoline self ignites when required compression is reached. Higher octane self ignites at a higher compression point. Hope this does not tax the mental...
Forum: C3 General
07-14-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,637
Posted By Wrecked82

https://www.bellperformance.com/blog/bid/101182/Wh...

https://www.bellperformance.com/blog/bid/101182/What-Does-Octane-Do-In-Gasoline-Octane-Ratings

https://www.fuelfreedom.org/what-is-octane/
...
Forum: C3 General
07-14-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,637
Posted By Wrecked82

Sorry I described it poorly. "The higher...

Sorry I described it poorly.

"The higher the octane number, the more compression from the piston (https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Piston) the gasoline can withstand before igniting in the...
Forum: C3 General
07-12-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wrecked82

Problem is finding a test pipe.

Problem is finding a test pipe.
Forum: C3 General
07-12-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,637
Posted By Wrecked82

Well, I am a little late to the conversation, but...

Well, I am a little late to the conversation, but I think I understand higher octane ignates later in the compression cycle and is for higher compression engines. You might get decreased results...
Forum: C3 General
07-09-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,154
Posted By Wrecked82

Test pipe vs gutted cat

Removed smog equipment months ago with no negative effects,

Would any benefit come from a test pipe or a gutted cat? Sound mostly is wanted. There is only so much performance available from a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,576
Posted By Wrecked82

Same answer as on the Facebook forum Crossfire...

Same answer as on the Facebook forum Crossfire group. :)
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 37,570
Posted By Wrecked82

Probably 5 years ago I bought 3 of these. Keep...

Probably 5 years ago I bought 3 of these. Keep one in each car and one in the house. Towels show no wear and absolutely do what is advertised. Wet one, wring it dry and wipe away. Window will be...
Forum: C3 General
06-10-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By Wrecked82

Website does not application specific info.

Website does not application specific info.
Forum: C3 General
06-10-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By Wrecked82

The 84 computer is faster. Direct plug and play....

The 84 computer is faster. Direct plug and play. Only thing you need to watch for is the chip needs to be for a regular automatic. I think there is a special chip for a 4 + 3 or something. Other...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,513
Posted By Wrecked82

I have had the cling stuff on the top, I have had...

I have had the cling stuff on the top, I have had the tops tinted with the recommended tinting. Nothing worked in the Texas heat. So, lined the top with a 1.4" closed cell foam, glued in place with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,574
Posted By Wrecked82

:iagree: I had this identical problem. ...

:iagree:

I had this identical problem. Remember lying on the ground at a gas station to start my car with a screw driver also - yikes! Anyway, I survived. Put a Protorque high torque starter,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By Wrecked82

On a carburetored car, pumping the gas was one...

On a carburetored car, pumping the gas was one thing, but not too sure it does anything. Depressing the gas pedal some to maybe make gas flow more might make sense, but I would run down the codes.
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