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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Hershey

Most any of your local trans shops will be glad...

Most any of your local trans shops will be glad to sell you one. Also most auto parts stores have them. And they are generally better than the OEM. Hershey
Forum: C3 General
11-07-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,407
Posted By Hershey

I switched over to Castrol Full synthetic a few...

I switched over to Castrol Full synthetic a few months ago and have been very pleased. I have a 150,000 mile engine and have developed no leaks. You know an engine with that many miles has a few...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2005, 03:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,686
Posted By Hershey

Simply run a hot wire through a toggle switch to...

Simply run a hot wire through a toggle switch to the positive for the lock-up solenoid ( usually the top left on the lock-up plug on the side of the trans ) Then ground the solenoid ( bottom left on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By Hershey

My trans originally came out of a 84 Caddy and I...

My trans originally came out of a 84 Caddy and I used the original dipstick and it works just fine. Check at a salvage yard for one of these or check any mid 80's BOP with V-8 and 200R-4. Hershey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By Hershey

You will find numerous springs listed. I got the...

You will find numerous springs listed. I got the springs that came for a Vette with the least amount of options ( weight )and used these even though mine has A/C. The lower strength springs allow my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By Hershey

I went to my local parts store and ordered...

I went to my local parts store and ordered springs for a small block, manual trans, without air and once installed the frontend dropped about one inch. However when I tightened up the sway bar...
Forum: Engine Mods
04-25-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Hershey

You're right. Just drop the pan and you'll find...

You're right. Just drop the pan and you'll find two bolts hold it in. But first check that power is getting to the solenoid through the connecter in the side of the trans and that ground is good....
Forum: Engine Mods
04-17-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By Hershey

David, the big question is, what future mods do...

David, the big question is, what future mods do you plan. On my son's 03, the first mods were a Blackwing, Borla's, and a larger throttlebody. Next were headers and longer ratio rockers. All of this...
Forum: Engine Mods
04-17-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By Hershey

My sons and I have installed both Prochargers and...

My sons and I have installed both Prochargers and Vortec's on verious cars and the Procharget is by far the louder of the two. It will lose a little noise as the gears wear in, but not much. We've...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By Hershey

I recently changed to synthetic 10w-30 in my 140...

I recently changed to synthetic 10w-30 in my 140 thou mile engine a few months ago. since I had previously used 10w-40 dino, I thought that I may develope a leak, but none sofar. What I like best, is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2005, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,581
Posted By Hershey

Joe, pull your timing on around a little more,...

Joe, pull your timing on around a little more, about 12-14 btc and see if that doesn't help. Hershey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-27-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 489
Posted By Hershey

If you had a TH400, then the 200R-4 bolts up with...

If you had a TH400, then the 200R-4 bolts up with no changes. I used the trans mount off of my TH400 and the linkage arm off of the TH400. The speed-o cable connects to the 200R-4, though you will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Hershey

We put one on a DR. friends 69 Z28 with a ZZ4...

We put one on a DR. friends 69 Z28 with a ZZ4 engine about 2 years ago and it is running great. The increase was tremendous and is actually running better now than when we first put it on. Although...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2004, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By Hershey

OLD, the area around the mount holes for the...

OLD, the area around the mount holes for the torque converter should be raised toward the rear, away from the crank, toward the torque converter. Although, I have seen it work when installed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,307
Posted By Hershey

An old carb book that I have lists that number as...

An old carb book that I have lists that number as being a 75-78 Chevy or GMC truck. Hershey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,426
Posted By Hershey

Bosch plugs used to have special instructions for...

Bosch plugs used to have special instructions for gapping the Platinum plugs. If that little tiny tip is bent or flattened when being gapped, they will missfire and run like crap. When I ran a parts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By Hershey

Yes, you can use the th400 mount. I just took the...

Yes, you can use the th400 mount. I just took the trans mount and the shift linlage off of my TH400 and transferred to the 200R-4 and put it in the car. Hershey
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2004, 01:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,878
Posted By Hershey

I used to manage an AZ and you are all right, the...

I used to manage an AZ and you are all right, the store is only as good as the help. I once had a young lady on the counter and I heard her working with someone on the phone. As she went through the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Hershey

Re: Drove a C5 today (Mako72)

And you would think that they are too high tech for us older guys to work on, but they aren't. My son has an 03 and we have done a lot of bolt on mods and all have been quite easy with good results....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2004, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,938
Posted By Hershey

Re: Fiberglass Rear Bumper install (viperjesse)

viperjesse, I glassed my rear bumper in about 4 years ago and so far no cracks. I bolted mine in and then fiberglassed it at the gap and then sanded it , smoothed with bondo and resanded and painted....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By Hershey

Re: TH400 to 2004R auto (fjetb)

fjetb, I noticed that you are in Thomasville. I live in Valdosta, and changed my 75 to 200R-4 about 4 years age and did it myself. Give me a call ( 241-1736 ) and I'll tell you all about it and I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2004, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,179
Posted By Hershey

Re: Selling the C3, bought a C5 (Marc78)

Marc, You will enjoy the C5. My son has an 03, and we have done quite a few mods on it. Surprisingly, it has been real easy to work on, and the mods have produced good results. But of course it does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2004, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,030
Posted By Hershey

Re: C4 Seats fit C3 (barts82silvervette)

bart, I put C4 seats in my 75 and I really like them. I had to use my 75 seat tracks and mount them to the C4 seats. I drilled new holes in the seat base about 1/2 in outside of the originals. This...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,517
Posted By Hershey

Re: Cheap method for front ride height adjustment???? (turtlevette)

turtle, if you know any parts counter people, ask to look in the back of their shock catalog at the section that gives the specs for their airshocks and see if any come close to what you are looking...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2004, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By Hershey

Re: Those with overdrive: how long did it take to replace it? (Buffalo Dude)

Dude, by planning ahead and having everything handy I was able to change mine in one day. As stated before, you should easily do it in a weekend. Yes the dipstick tube should be installed as soon as...
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