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Forum: C3 General
06-06-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By 427V8

Thats not the issue I'm talking about

Thats not the issue I'm talking about
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By 427V8

The strip CC sells is thin and flat, not what I...

The strip CC sells is thin and flat, not what I have at all.
I'm just holding the main piece in place, it should be higher yes.
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By 427V8

Thanks, I've looked all over their site and even...

Thanks, I've looked all over their site and even called them. They say they've never seen it
Where did you see it?
Forum: C3 General
06-03-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By 427V8

Weather stripping weirdness

I'm redoing the weather stripping on my 69 and something isn't right on the A piller
On my car I have the normal piece that goes into the stainless retainer. That works just fine.
But there is a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By 427V8

only YOUR engine can tell you it's max timing...

only YOUR engine can tell you it's max timing level.
better not ping tho!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,948
Posted By 427V8

Camber is controlled by the half shaft and the...

Camber is controlled by the half shaft and the lower control arm ( the one from the spindle to the rear end). If the bushings on the lower control arm are bad the camber will change and the rear end...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,925
Posted By 427V8

First valve MAY have just needed to be reset. ...

First valve MAY have just needed to be reset.
If the shuttle valve is over to one side it can cause said issue.

reset procedure is something like open bleeders on the side that was good, and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,922
Posted By 427V8

speedway sells auger inserts. They are really...

speedway sells auger inserts.
They are really cheap, but you have to make your own pipes to put em in.

I'm pretty sure these are what STS baffles are based on, or vis versa?

I have 2 in some 3...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,155
Posted By 427V8

You is right. the rears are 1.375, IIRC

You is right.
the rears are 1.375, IIRC
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-10-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,155
Posted By 427V8

yeah typical magazine quality writing... ...

yeah typical magazine quality writing...

modern calipers are better for so many reasons other than weight.
Better sealing
better heat transfer
better rigidity
Better pad selection

while a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-10-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,360
Posted By 427V8

Are those factory valve covers? Aftermarkets...

Are those factory valve covers?
Aftermarkets almost never have enough baffling, you'd be surprised at how much oil is flying around in there at RPM.
you need really good baffling to keep oil out of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-10-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By 427V8

The rivets are not needed, in as much as the...

The rivets are not needed, in as much as the wheel holds the rotor on.
But the rivets do help keep the runout of the rotor in check. and prevent the rotor from flopping around while you try to bleed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,599
Posted By 427V8

Where ever you put the PCV valve or vacuum line,...

Where ever you put the PCV valve or vacuum line, make sure it's well baffled.
if it's not you will suck oil...a LOT of oil esp at high RPM / heavy usage
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,665
Posted By 427V8

Gm makes an adjustable power steering valve that...

Gm makes an adjustable power steering valve that just screws into the back of the pump
The best part is you can just hook up 12 volts to is and instant stiffer steering

Look on older saturns
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,842
Posted By 427V8

I think he's watching the tach not the oil...

I think he's watching the tach not the oil pressure gauge
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,665
Posted By 427V8

The borg box is cheaper and probably easier to...

The borg box is cheaper and probably easier to install.
The rack is a rack, it's what they put in sports cars for a reason.

I built my own like puff ball up a few replies, and it's a sports car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,873
Posted By 427V8

you need to be able to tell us what 'Not Stable'...

you need to be able to tell us what 'Not Stable' means.
Also what tires are you running?

Vettes are notorious for rut running AKA tram lining, wher the car darts around on roads that have ruts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,374
Posted By 427V8

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Forum: C3 General
05-05-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,119
Posted By 427V8

Yep it's me Keith Been away too long messing...

Yep it's me Keith
Been away too long messing around with a 29 dodge.
The vette is for driving now :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,973
Posted By 427V8

is your push rod adjust properly and not pressing...

is your push rod adjust properly and not pressing the MC?
Forum: C3 General
05-05-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,119
Posted By 427V8

Gene! What the hell did you do to your hair?? ...

Gene!
What the hell did you do to your hair??

people do seem to like the hydroboost but there is nothing wrong with a good vacuum booster as long as you have good calipers
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,009
Posted By 427V8

Heres a couple I took today at the CarCraft...

Heres a couple I took today at the CarCraft Summer Nats, I keep loosing track of the car though,,,it's hard to see.
...
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,379
Posted By 427V8

Dang you stole my Vette! ...

Dang you stole my Vette!
http://www.corvettengineering.com/photos/Painting/P1040740-1.jpg

http://www.corvettengineering.com/photos/Painting/P1040743-1.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,182
Posted By 427V8

A good hard stop is about 1000 PSI Keith...

A good hard stop is about 1000 PSI

Keith from Corvette engineering
Forum: C3 General
01-18-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,691
Posted By 427V8

Or this... ...

Or this...
http://www.corvettengineering.com/photos/Painting/69Vette2.jpg
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