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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-25-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 274
Posted By Garys 68

Check the wiring diagram down the page on this...

Check the wiring diagram down the page on this link, good safety feature too.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/oil-pressure-safety-switch-wiring-help.1112142/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By Garys 68

If it was a problem tat didn't develop suddenly,...

If it was a problem tat didn't develop suddenly, check rag joint.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/4662559-how-do-i-reclock-the-steering-wheel-on-a-69-a.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By Garys 68

There was an issue years ago with a vendor...

There was an issue years ago with a vendor selling rag joints that were 180 degrees off.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,002
Posted By Garys 68

Same issue here after replacing the bushings,...

Same issue here after replacing the bushings, rubber disintegrated bolt fell out. Not sure where to get good ones:...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-21-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,303
Posted By Garys 68

I've done a 68 ls/richmond 6 speed also done ls...

I've done a 68 ls/richmond 6 speed also done ls T-10/muncie swaps. Are you wanting to know tech aspects of the muncie/ls combo?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By Garys 68

02 Z06 stock manifolds flow really well. Had...

02 Z06 stock manifolds flow really well. Had those piped into sweet thunder sidepipes under stock 69 exhaust covers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-23-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,845
Posted By Garys 68

68 vette, 6.0 LS, o2 vette Z06 manifolds (flow...

68 vette, 6.0 LS, o2 vette Z06 manifolds (flow better than most headers, have O2 bung, clears z bar), Sweet Thunder sidepipes under 69 OEM covers. Muffler shop fabbed connection.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,744
Posted By Garys 68

I did an LS2, linear actuator wiper door operated...

I did an LS2, linear actuator wiper door operated by the original 68 wiper switch. IIRC the 68 wiper motor wiring was overly complicated so swapped it out to a mid 70s motor. The schematic is trapped...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,486
Posted By Garys 68

I used all original gauges in my 68. Ran a...

I used all original gauges in my 68. Ran a Richmond 6 speed so mechanical speedo worked. Converted the tach to electronic. Used the original temp and oil senders.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,663
Posted By Garys 68

See post 6 here: ...

See post 6 here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1472584-mating-sbc-bbc-trans-t10-muncie-richmond-tko-ls-motor.html
That was with 1" setback plates, I ended up moving the engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,663
Posted By Garys 68

02 Batwing with the 02 vette exhaust m manifolds....

02 Batwing with the 02 vette exhaust m manifolds. I think the batwing limits your exhaust manifold selection, but the 02 manifolds flow very well, fit the vette frame and allow for z bar attachment.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-23-2019, 03:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,875
Posted By Garys 68

Not sure of the spal amperage draw, but I used...

Not sure of the spal amperage draw, but I used some oem dual fans that could pull 40 amps. I think my 68 alternator put out about 60. Get over 100 amps, newer cars are over 200. And don't try to run...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,875
Posted By Garys 68

You'll need a big alternator if you go to an...

You'll need a big alternator if you go to an adequate electric only setup, I would recommend an OEM conversion, very reliable, cheap, easy to replace.
If you're adding AC and don't have overheating...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2019, 02:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,148
Posted By Garys 68

Stock 02 corvette LS manifolds flow as good or...

Stock 02 corvette LS manifolds flow as good or better than most headers and will fit with the Z bar and that mount.
https://oi18.photobucket.com/albums/b135/rdoact/th_11Zbar.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,711
Posted By Garys 68

The LS system is setup for specific requirements...

The LS system is setup for specific requirements and components. Unless you integrate all that, it wont work correctly. Guessing your old system used the PCV to vent the charcoal canister, that wont...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By Garys 68

Not exactly sure on the Tremec, but I used that...

Not exactly sure on the Tremec, but I used that shifter on a Richmond 6 speed (same bolt pattern). That shifter sat up a bit high because of the tranny and shifter mount location. You might end up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,253
Posted By Garys 68

I would suggest confirming speed, GPS download on...

I would suggest confirming speed, GPS download on phone. Confirm RPM, ELM Bluetooth, phone app.
Unfortunately changing rear end ratio in vettes is expensive, but you could easily run a 3.08.
If you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,264
Posted By Garys 68

That looks like it may be from a 60 degree V6,...

That looks like it may be from a 60 degree V6, bellhousing wont fit, not sure on the input shaft.
The gear ratios are really wide, so unless you have a 2.73 rear, they wont work well.
The shifter...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,253
Posted By Garys 68

Hoping it was stainless, they're usually seamless.

Hoping it was stainless, they're usually seamless.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,616
Posted By Garys 68

I did solid line routing it the same as the...

I did solid line routing it the same as the original. Using a right angle joint fitting at the bottom of the rear wheel well made it easy.
You can also use OEM style plastic line, easy to bend.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,253
Posted By Garys 68

I'm with lars. There's a reason 37 degree double...

I'm with lars. There's a reason 37 degree double flare tools are rare and expensive. If you're trying to use old non seamless line, the outside is corroded enough that it probably wont work well....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,253
Posted By Garys 68

Most steel brake line is non seamless. It's...

Most steel brake line is non seamless. It's likely to leak if you do a single flare 37 degree fitting.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2019, 04:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Garys 68

IIRC the only thing that prevents the column...

IIRC the only thing that prevents the column sections from collapsing together is a little plastic bead that's easily broken. I think I just pulled mine back out when I put it back in.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,253
Posted By Garys 68

The fitting that connects to the fuel rail is a...

The fitting that connects to the fuel rail is a GM push connect fitting. There's a hydraulic tool that can that flare in hardline, but kind of expensive.
I used what Richard used on mine, but you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,202
Posted By Garys 68

EFI alone does not double gas mileage between a...

EFI alone does not double gas mileage between a 77 350 and an LS1 350. It's cam profiles, head design, compression ratios, transmission, gearing, etc combined.
Just my $0.02
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