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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By stingray_jim

I've got at the following: 12 - 14 degrees...

I've got at the following:

12 - 14 degrees initial @ 1,000
30 degrees @ 2,000
36 degrees @ 3,000 and plus

It runs great after the initial push on the throttle.


Thanks for the response.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By stingray_jim

I've got at the following: 12 - 14 degrees...

I've got at the following:

12 - 14 degrees initial @ 1,000
30 degrees @ 2,000
36 degrees @ 3,000 and plus

It runs great after the initial push on the throttle.


Thanks for the response.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By stingray_jim

Redwing - do you recall what size squirter and...

Redwing - do you recall what size squirter and color cam you wound up with?

Thanks

Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By stingray_jim

I don't know I haven't mashed it yet. It does as...

I don't know I haven't mashed it yet. It does as I roll into the throttle. Which is the whole reason I put the 383 with the level torque curve in the car. I wanted that smooth roll in rool out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By stingray_jim

Accelerator Pump Cam + Squirter Questions

Hey Guys,

I know this is a trail and error thing (so far I am good on the error part) But I am hoping someone my have done the leg work on this. My 68 Conv't stumbles getting into the power band....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,881
Posted By stingray_jim

BK - You might be on to something

When I swapped then engine I put a new tranny mount in. Just cause it seemed silly not to. But now I am wondering if I figure a way to shave the mount down if that wouldn't give me the inch or so I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,881
Posted By stingray_jim

Header's hitting fllor pans - enyone else?

Anyone else ever have their headers rubbing the bottom of the floor pans ? It is right where the collectors are at the base of the floor pan. I have hooker super comps and the header collecter runs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By stingray_jim

What happened to the site???

I know I am not the most tech savy guy but I don't see any pics or any of the little cool icons embeded after the site was down. What am I missing?

Thanks

Jim

Finally spring has arrived...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By stingray_jim

Update on hieght adjustment

Got some time today to set my rear suspension height. I set the rear g on the stiffest setting and the ride at 27 3/4. Did not notice any dragging or bottoming in a short ride. Also the car still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By stingray_jim

Pushed back to next weekend.

Wifey-poo was going to vist friends on saturday which was supposed to leave me in the clear to do "my thing" (ie. work on my Vette). She hit me with the "it would be really nice if you went with me"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By stingray_jim

The #3 spot looks like 6 inches. I also measured...

The #3 spot looks like 6 inches. I also measured the lowest point of the center cross rail (by the driver side door) and it looks about 4 inches.

Again, I am not bottoming and the lowest point of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By stingray_jim

I'll give a measure tonight

I'll check out the frame hieghts tonight and post back. Gary at VBP suggested trimming the spring bolts to me once the clearance was figured out. Don't know if that might work for you.

Thanks -...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2006, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 957
Posted By stingray_jim

How low can you go?

Hi All:

Just got my car out last weekend (a 68 convt.) with the new 383 (443 hp 476 lbs of torque) after many months on jack stands. I also installed the adjustable front mono fiberglass spring...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-27-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By stingray_jim

Thanks we are in now

Thanks guys. We heated the curve of the header and then pried the header collector down. Took some time but we were able to get the clearance we needed. I guess my first note wasn't too good....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By stingray_jim

No one has had header clearance problems???

Help a vetter out - thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-25-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By stingray_jim

Header clearance no room??

Hi Gang,

My super comp hooker headers (for my 68 manual tranny car) come out the back of the pipe and are almost hitting the bottom of the floorboard. The very back of the collecter is about 2 1/2...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By stingray_jim

One more I promise!!

And thanks again to KB2!

So, for non A/C guys (like me) if I want cool air to come in. I must seal the inside of the plenum area with a focus on the down side especially to keep out exhaust heat...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By stingray_jim

Awesome Phot KB2 !

Now a few more questions...how in the world do you seal it with the fender on?? Pull the vent door out and work your way around best you can? Also, with a non A/C car,with no recirculation function, ...
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By stingray_jim

Dual chambered exhaust - how loud ?

Since I last visited I am now thinking using dual chambered exhaust. A buddy told me to call Allan's Vette exhaust. Anyone here can tell me just how loud an under system set up like this might be?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By stingray_jim

Thanks!

The bulb finally went off in my dim brain head. Thank you, thank you. I just figure if I am going to really fix something I want to understand what it is I am fixing.

Thanks so much.

Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By stingray_jim

Mine is non air. So that means I don't have a...

Mine is non air. So that means I don't have a recirculate option?

Thanks

jim
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By stingray_jim

Header back dual exhaust systems/kits

Hey all,

Getting ready to button up my engine swap and need to match up an exhaust to my hooker super comp headers. I am looking for a 2 1/2 inch system with turbo mufflers. Does anyone sell a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2006, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,053
Posted By stingray_jim

more vent questions

Can we take this one step further because it has been driving me crazy? When the vent by the passngers foot well area is closed that means fresh air is coming in? When it is open it is being...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By stingray_jim

Thanks

Thanks for the input. I'll do the best I can and leave it at that. My new 383 sounds so sweet I'll just enjoy the rumble.

Jim
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By stingray_jim

Quieting Interior noise in a convertible

I have seen several good tips in other posts on quieting rattles and sound deadeners. I am replacing my carpet. Mid-America has a carpet set with heat and sound shields that I think I am going to go...
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