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Forum: C3 General
10-13-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,792
Posted By fauxrs2

:iagree: I just drive mine, if it rains? so be...

:iagree: I just drive mine, if it rains? so be it. nothing a car wash and wax cant solve. If I drive my main car, I'd have to wash and wax it too, and frankly Id much rather spend that time on the...
Forum: Help Forum
10-13-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 88,168
Posted By fauxrs2

pm sent

pm sent
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By fauxrs2

One thing I notice is that Flowmasters arent...

One thing I notice is that Flowmasters arent exactly Masters of Flow :) theyre just loud
Forum: C3 General
10-10-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By fauxrs2

These emblems are pin mounted and if you moved...

These emblems are pin mounted and if you moved them you would leave two telltale holes in your fenders, thats a great looking car and it seems like a repaint of the front end would be a total waste...
Forum: C3 General
10-10-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By fauxrs2

Well FFR doesnt pre-build any of their kits, so...

Well FFR doesnt pre-build any of their kits, so youre left with three options:

Build it yourself - kit cost $21k and probably a minimum 15k or so to do a reasonable build yourself
Pay a shop to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,647
Posted By fauxrs2

I dont think until this day, I've ever heard...

I dont think until this day, I've ever heard anyone describe a 540 hp Small block as mild :eek:
Forum: C3 General
10-06-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 536
Posted By fauxrs2

There was once a time when front wheel drive and...

There was once a time when front wheel drive and full time 4 wheel drive wasnt available on passenger cars, somehow our parents managed to drive around in insanely huge land yachts with big ol V-8s...
Forum: C3 General
10-05-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 229,440
Posted By fauxrs2

Agreed these are all nice looking cars. Love the...

Agreed these are all nice looking cars. Love the Boss wheels

Here is my car with the SLP Hyperblacks

http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/images/newshots/DSCF1184.JPG
Forum: C3 General
10-05-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,315
Posted By fauxrs2

Its a cool looking concept, but I doubt very much...

Its a cool looking concept, but I doubt very much it would ever get produced in that form, hell the volt was a cool looking concept that came out looking like a stretched Aveo.

As for calling it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,370
Posted By fauxrs2

Anyone who has ever rebuilt an engine has at some...

Anyone who has ever rebuilt an engine has at some point built their first motor. Do not be talked out of building your own motor, it is not nearly as difficult as it might seem and little is more...
Forum: C3 General
10-01-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,319
Posted By fauxrs2

Bass guitar primarily. A little bit of ghastly...

Bass guitar primarily. A little bit of ghastly accoustic ROFL

http://earchitect.50megs.com/models/DSCF1479.JPG
Forum: C3 General
09-29-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,436
Posted By fauxrs2

Ignore those price guides, they are almost...

Ignore those price guides, they are almost universally useless and overinflated. Thats a good looking car and I would say worth more than 8k. 14k is a reach however.

Ask what you want, if people...
Forum: C3 General
09-29-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By fauxrs2

I've never personally owned them both, but a...

I've never personally owned them both, but a friend runs a set of magnaflows. I would say the dynomax are quieter, a nice rumble at idle, quiet at cruise and loud enough at WOT.
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By fauxrs2

:iagree: ...

:iagree:
http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/images/newshots/DSCF1180.JPG
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,648
Posted By fauxrs2

me too :) ...

me too :)

http://earchitect.50megs.com/models/avlisimg/thecatshelp.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By fauxrs2

It depends on what internals you use, the block...

It depends on what internals you use, the block itself requires nothing unique to get it to bolt into your car, your transmission will mate right up.


If you elect on a 1 pc rear main seal crank...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,445
Posted By fauxrs2

I had wrapped headers on my Camaro for 6 years,...

I had wrapped headers on my Camaro for 6 years, never had an issue with it. It reduced temps very well and prevented burns on my hands.

that said all header mfrs pretty much will void your...
Forum: C3 General
09-16-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By fauxrs2

Almost, the dual snorkle is available on the 78...

Almost, the dual snorkle is available on the 78 L82 motor, in 79 it appeared on both L82 and L48.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By fauxrs2

I agree a LQx or LSx combination offers many...

I agree a LQx or LSx combination offers many advantages over the earlier gen small blocks, however I think it might be alot for ones first engine build/install. Certainly not insurmountable, but it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By fauxrs2

I prefer building them to buying them myself, but...

I prefer building them to buying them myself, but only because I enjoy the building part, and of course you dont have to have all the money up front. Building an engine isnt difficult and there are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By fauxrs2

Running a 350 in lieu of the 305 is a no-brainer...

Running a 350 in lieu of the 305 is a no-brainer - you gotta do it, its a moral imperative :) The question remains just how much can you get away with.

I know many folks have passed smog with a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,578
Posted By fauxrs2

You can install any other small block you want in...

You can install any other small block you want in there and no smog tech would be able to tell the difference, assuming of course you dont plaster 350 stickers all over it :)

Your '80 doesnt have...
Forum: C3 General
09-13-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,578
Posted By fauxrs2

Section 24007 (b)(2) of the Vehicle Code states...

Section 24007 (b)(2) of the Vehicle Code states it is the responsibility of the seller to provide a valid smog certificate at the time of delivery of the vehicle.

The 79 L-48 car may or may not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,622
Posted By fauxrs2

BTW you dont need an E.O number on your cam, I've...

BTW you dont need an E.O number on your cam, I've yet to find a smog station thats going to tear down your motor to verify your cam. What you do need to do is choose a cam intelligently.

The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,622
Posted By fauxrs2

I think the smog laws were created with an honest...

I think the smog laws were created with an honest desire to reduce pollution, anyone who lived in Southern California during the 60's and 70's would remember the rust colored acrid clouds that stung...
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