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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

You would think after many complaints they must...

You would think after many complaints they must have gotten ( my guess ), they would try to make their product better....I wish I would have asked about this system earlier, The few comments in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

Helps a lot, thank you.... I wrote Pypes about...

Helps a lot, thank you.... I wrote Pypes about the X-pipe, I told them how disappointed in their product I was... Hopefully they will offer to send me an X-pipe that is level, if not I will just heat...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

[QUOTE=Zoix;1584000445]Hope this helps. was...

[QUOTE=Zoix;1584000445]Hope this helps.

was system also flattened after the X portion in the X-pipe ? Do you think it makes any difference in the performance ?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

I think I need to add about 3" to the mid pipe to...

I think I need to add about 3" to the mid pipe to extend it out to the side more, in fact I really need to add more pipe to both sides in order to mount the mufflers right. At the moment I have them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

Too late for me to send it back, I already cut...

Too late for me to send it back, I already cut the 2 "S" pipes to match my headers, I wish I would have used my head before the saws-all....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

I noticed my X-Pipe is a little twisted, only...

I noticed my X-Pipe is a little twisted, only 1/4" - 1/2"...My biggest problem is where the hangers go at the tranny crossmember, I have a BTO double hump ( tubular ) not the style with the two holes...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By LS 80Vette

Desprite, show me your PYPES Exhaust

I'm Tired of trying to figure this thing out, Please show me some installed pictures,

Thank You
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

George, I more understand the concept with the %...

George, I more understand the concept with the % now and I can figure other % if I need to....It's just hard to understand that such a little difference in area (a few .000 ) would make a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

jet adjustment

George...... I forgot to mention, on the jet/rod chart, 12% lean on cruise and 6% lean on power, lies between 25 and 26, but closer to 26 ( 12% cruise and 4% Power )so that's what I will go with, (...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

I was wondering, do I keep the basic step up...

I was wondering, do I keep the basic step up spring ( 5" ) or go to a different color, also do I keep the basic secondary jets for now, and with all the fooling around I have done with this over the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

I do experience the bogging, but possibly the...

I do experience the bogging, but possibly the carb is not jetted right yet...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

I really don't mind trying to get the 800 to work...

I really don't mind trying to get the 800 to work if we can, ( according to the engine builder it should work ) it's just that I had so much trouble doing it myself and I always felt embarrassed or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

So I will do the jet and rod change 1st, and pre...

So I will do the jet and rod change 1st, and pre set the mixture screws, and if I got you right ... drill a 1/8 hole in the primary throttle blades.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

It would be nice to get the 800 running right, if...

It would be nice to get the 800 running right, if we can and save some $$...It suppose to work with my set-up, but not as it sets now because I don't use the 383 to it's full potential...so as the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

the #'s on it say 1413/1423 say its a performer...

the #'s on it say 1413/1423 say its a performer series 800 cfm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

I realized my stall was too low after I tried...

I realized my stall was too low after I tried doing brake start at 2000 or so....my stall would be a pain to change it, would need to drop the rear to get the drive shaft out of the way to pull the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

No worry about the rain, she never sees it :D

No worry about the rain, she never sees it :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

Thanks guys, I guess a 750 would be the best and...

Thanks guys, I guess a 750 would be the best and I could always tweak it down a bit if I need to.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,261
Posted By LS 80Vette

what carb for my 383

I have been struggling with this since the beginning of this engine set-up, at the moment I have an 800 Edelbrock, constantly burns rich, also it shows on the plugs, they are black and wet with a gas...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By LS 80Vette

Tire Rack Quality

I'm looking to get rims for the 80'......Tire Rack has an 18" available, which they list for being a + size available for the 80'...... It's a Sport Muscle Nitro 5, 18x8.5 4.48 B.S. 6mm offset, comes...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By LS 80Vette

i've gotten enough under dash expeience with this...

i've gotten enough under dash expeience with this HB install, no more for me for awhile.........:)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By LS 80Vette

UPDATE..... Problem is fixed, I accidently put...

UPDATE..... Problem is fixed, I accidently put the power steering valve and spring reversed in the pump, everything is operating good now, steering and braking.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By LS 80Vette

Hydroboost & R&P Steeroids from my other thread

Having trouble with hard braking and steering, now I suspect the power steering pump not to be pumping so I took off the 2 high pressure hoses on the hydroboost and no fluid came out, should fluid...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-10-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By LS 80Vette

very hard steering & breaking

I just changed over to hydroboost from hydrotech and now I have very very hard steering and I have to apply very very hard pressure to stop with just moving at idle speed being in drive. I had the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By LS 80Vette

Thanks for all the help guys, I appreciate it, I...

Thanks for all the help guys, I appreciate it, I installed a new adjustable vac can on the dist. and it seems to of done the trick. I geuss the diaphram in the old can was shot.
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