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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,279
Posted By 79MakoL82

Hooker side mount exhaust, yes/no?

I've always loved the looks of the Hooker side mount exhausts, but have always wondered if they're more of a pain in the a$$ than they're worth.

I know they're not great performance enhancers. My...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

Two reason for not going hydraulic. 1) $$$$ ...

Two reason for not going hydraulic.

1) $$$$

2) One of the reasons my wife has NEVER wanted to drive the car is that the clutch is too hard to press in. Let's just call it a safety feature. :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By 79MakoL82

I would think there has to be some gap to allow...

I would think there has to be some gap to allow the ends of the spring to flex upward.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

Very funny BlowAMouse. Shop has been trying to...

Very funny BlowAMouse. Shop has been trying to get me to go to FiTech EFI, but at this point, the cost is just prohibitive when you add up parts and labor.

I'm just hoping to get my car back on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

Well, it looks like we may be able to get away...

Well, it looks like we may be able to get away with a 1 1/4" drop base. Better than going with a 2.5" element. That would drop the lid down a full 1/2" closer to the vents. With the 1 1/4" drop...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-03-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

Haggisbash: Haven't figured out just how much I...

Haggisbash: Haven't figured out just how much I need yet. Hoping maybe just a 1/4". The shop is not a fan of Weiand for some reason. Ironically, they say they've experienced fitment issues with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

I don't think I can run a 1 1/2" drop base with...

I don't think I can run a 1 1/2" drop base with the Holley carb (the vents and the accelerator issue). Even still, the EPS is a half inch shorter than the RPM airgap, so that SHOULD make up for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2018, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By 79MakoL82

Under hood clearance experience

It's been a L-O-N-N-N-N-N-G-G-G-G-G-G time since I darkened the halls of Corvette Forum. Long story, but my Vette has been sitting in the garage under a flannel cocoon for far too long. I've...
Forum: C3 General
11-05-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,794
Posted By 79MakoL82

Your "79" numbers are the '78 numbers. According...

Your "79" numbers are the '78 numbers. According to the Black Book, There was a 10 HP increase on the L48 and a 5 HP increase on the L82 in 1979.
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,917
Posted By 79MakoL82

I actually have 7" rims with 3.75" BS and...

I actually have 7" rims with 3.75" BS and 235/60R15's on the front.
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,917
Posted By 79MakoL82

The 12.2" section width is on a 9.5" rim. That...

The 12.2" section width is on a 9.5" rim. That is the standard measuring size rim for a tire of that size and is required for all tire manufacturers to use for comparison purposes. Unfortunately,...
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,917
Posted By 79MakoL82

Do 295/50R15's work?

Putting 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing Torque Thrust II's on the back. will 295/50R15's fit under the fender without rubbing, or should I stick with the 255/60R15's I got. Was looking for a little more...
Forum: Southeast
03-04-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,349
Posted By 79MakoL82

OK, If some of you guys would stop with your...

OK, If some of you guys would stop with your self-righteous "the law is the law" crud, we could move this forward. Your story of when you were 16 is COMPLETELY different. When you turned 18, IT...
Forum: Southeast
03-02-2007, 06:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,349
Posted By 79MakoL82

First of all, she knows she broke the law and she...

First of all, she knows she broke the law and she NEVER wants to be in jail again. And we've ALL broken this one. Let's not be a bunch of hipocrits just because we got lucky enough to not get...
Forum: Southeast
03-01-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,349
Posted By 79MakoL82

20.75 year old niece busted for beer by ATF...Help!

Anyone know a good lawyer who would work cheap?

My niece got busted on New Years Eve in St. Petersburg, FL for posession of alcohol. She and her friends went to a bar and got served. Her 21st...
Forum: Southeast
01-21-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By 79MakoL82

We took the old 1979 Vette up in the 3rd week of...

We took the old 1979 Vette up in the 3rd week of October. It was BEAUTIFUL.

One thing to remember though. The BRP is a VERY LIMITED access road, two lanes and no guard rails running along the...
Forum: Southeast
07-31-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By 79MakoL82

Thanks guys. I'll pass the info along.

Thanks guys. I'll pass the info along.
Forum: Southeast
07-31-2006, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By 79MakoL82

It's not really a price issue because the...

It's not really a price issue because the accident was the other persons fault, so insurance is covering it. It's more a case of finding a quality body repair that will do the job right that works...
Forum: Southeast
07-31-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By 79MakoL82

Body repair in Pinellas County, FL

This is a non Vette related question, but my mom smashed her Honda on Saturday (she's OK) but she's got extensive front end damage.

Any suggestions on a good body shop? My dad want's to take it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,598
Posted By 79MakoL82

You couldn't pay me to put Edelbrock heads on. ...

You couldn't pay me to put Edelbrock heads on. You're paying for nothing but a name. They make good intake manifolds and dress up crap. That's about it. The Trick Flow heads flow nicely and are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,598
Posted By 79MakoL82

The Summitt Racing catalog has a chart for each...

The Summitt Racing catalog has a chart for each trick flow package. If you have one of those laying around, take a look.

I think the TF packages are a great value. I was looking at them to...
Forum: Southeast
06-21-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By 79MakoL82

I was at Cophers U-pull-it in Clearwater 2 weeks...

I was at Cophers U-pull-it in Clearwater 2 weeks ago. There was a 1984 Camrao Z28 with the 5.0 Liter HO in it, and sitting right on top was a Rochester carb. I think they were the 795cfm's. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,598
Posted By 79MakoL82

Personally, I think you might be a little...

Personally, I think you might be a little disappointed in the bottom end of your HP/Torque curve. Look at what RPM you make 465 HP and ask yourself, "How much time am I going to be spending there"? ...
Forum: Southeast
05-03-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 783
Posted By 79MakoL82

It's the video I remember seeing. In my memory,...

It's the video I remember seeing. In my memory, from the angle the video was taken, it seemed like that embankment in the panoramic pic but now that I see the pics of the car, I see what you mean. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By 79MakoL82

I have the Trick Flow 23* heads for SBC on my...

I have the Trick Flow 23* heads for SBC on my 383. They perform well, and they are a good value for the $$$$$. If you want to spend more money, you can get the AFR's, but the TF's are a good head.
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