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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,095
Posted By RushThruLife

Lars I have two Q-jets sitting in my garage....

Lars
I have two Q-jets sitting in my garage. One I believe to be original(off a 1980 L-82) and the other well who knows for sure. I would be more than happy to send them to you. I don't have any use...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

This is a short of what I know my L-82 has RHS...

This is a short of what I know my L-82 has
RHS pro actionheads,180 intake port. Holly carb
Comp Cam xe 262 extreme energy, 462 intake lift and 469 exhaust lift.
1.6 comp cams roller tip rocker...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

I have been looking at these also. But not being...

I have been looking at these also. But not being so mechanically inclined, Im not sure exactly what I need
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

Heads and cam were done proper to my purchase. If...

Heads and cam were done proper to my purchase. If I were to guess. I would have to say she's putting down somewhere around 325 at the rear wheels. The car will burn rubber out of a hole shot in 1st...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

The engine has already been modified, so...

The engine has already been modified, so originality docent matter at this point. Wanting a reliable vehicle with some decent HP
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

Engine has about 70,000 miles as shown on...

Engine has about 70,000 miles as shown on odometer(for what its worth)
Already has headers. When I purchased the car a few years ago it had fuel injection installed on it. Never ran right. Sooo…i...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-23-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

The engine has had some previous engine upgrades....

The engine has had some previous engine upgrades. Heads,cam,intake,carb. But its time for a rebuild. And yes I have a dependable mechanic. He builds his own engines that he drag races. Now Im not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

Good info. Thank you

Good info. Thank you
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,123
Posted By RushThruLife

Engine Rebuild or Swap

Looking for some input. I want to either rebuild my L-82(1980) or replace it with a crate engine. Any recommendations are helpful. Cost?
If I do a rebuild on the existing engine, can anyone suggest...
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,854
Posted By RushThruLife

Is the badging right? I thought the L-82 was on...

Is the badging right? I thought the L-82 was on the fender. I know it is on the 1980. not that it matters. The car still looks great for the money. Especially since its in Michigan with all the salt
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By RushThruLife

thats the one. seems as though you have some play...

thats the one. seems as though you have some play in your setup. you have a different end on your kickdown cable than i do.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By RushThruLife

I'm ok with the bracket. I need to see the...

I'm ok with the bracket. I need to see the position of the throttle cable and kickdown on the carb itself.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By RushThruLife

Proper linkage

need some help setting up my kickdown linkage at the carb. Holley carb on a 1980 L-82. Can anyone send me a pic of the proper setup?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By RushThruLife

That could very well be it. I`ll check it out in...

That could very well be it. I`ll check it out in the AM.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By RushThruLife

I think it the starter? What do you think?

Changed the starter solenoid. Reconnected all the wiring and the battery. Turned the key over and she cranked over. Didnt start, but cranked over. Turned it over again but this time all I got was the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By RushThruLife

Thanks Van Steel. I seem to have a little play...

Thanks Van Steel. I seem to have a little play in my yoke. How much is acceptable? :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By RushThruLife

How much play

should you have in the rear wheel bearing?
I can grab the rear tire at the top and bottom and wiggle it ever so slightly. Not much, maybe enough to be concerned.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By RushThruLife

I have a cutsaw that wll get that hood open for...

I have a cutsaw that wll get that hood open for you.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By RushThruLife

Good job! I think the spare tire in the first...

Good job! I think the spare tire in the first photo is a little small though.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By RushThruLife

Don`t hear a thing. The engine was cranking over...

Don`t hear a thing. The engine was cranking over very slowly, so I charged the battery for a few days. Now when I turn the key, I hear my fuel pump kick in but nothing else. In the cars I`ve had, the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By RushThruLife

Starter issues?

I suppose it was to much to ask my starter to hang in there a little longer. With the fuel flow issues I was having. And cranking over the engine as much as Ive been doing lately.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By RushThruLife

What happened to the sock at the end of the unit?

What happened to the sock at the end of the unit?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By RushThruLife

Cant tell you how far up itys supposed to go. I...

Cant tell you how far up itys supposed to go. I just installed a Holley fuel pump, and it went right on with no hassles.( I can tell you its not working, but I dont think its the pump or the rod.) I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By RushThruLife

One thing I just thought of. Had a guy working on...

One thing I just thought of. Had a guy working on my car who told me the sock on the sending unit had collasped. He put a new one on. But he couldnt remove the sending unit from the car. This am I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By RushThruLife

LOL I believe you ...only makes scense.. reads...

LOL I believe you ...only makes scense.. reads fine when cold reads bs when hot. I dont have a problem leaving the electric pumpin as well. I just dont like the location. A pump should push ...not...
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