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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
02-06-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,154
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

The car is now sold. Thanks CorvetteForum!

The car is now sold. Thanks CorvetteForum!
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
01-23-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,154
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, she's a beaut. ...

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, she's a beaut. Good luck with your 75!
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
01-23-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,154
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Appreciate your appreciation. Yeah, a lot of...

Appreciate your appreciation. Yeah, a lot of work went into her but I had fun doing it. Obviously, I have a LOT more money in this car than what I'll be selling her for. Thanks again. Wes
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
01-18-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,154
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Beautiful 73 LS4 Corvette, 454 now 496, 4-Speed, $21,500

Beautiful 1973 Corvette with rare LS4 option (454 engine) and black leather interior. Car underwent a nut-&-bolt restoration that was finished two years ago. She has less than 2000 miles on her...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-27-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Car is now sold. Thanks everybody!

Car is now sold. Thanks everybody!
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-16-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Thanks Jim! Hate to sell her, but it's time. I...

Thanks Jim! Hate to sell her, but it's time. I rarely get enough time to enjoy this great car so it's someone else's turn.

Thanks again!
Wes
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-16-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Thanks for the notice. Asking price added.

Thanks for the notice. Asking price added.
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
09-14-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

1996 LT4 6-Speed Corvette For Sale,..Loaded! Nice! Texas

I have a beautiful Competition Yellow 96 LT4 Corvette for sale. Asking $14,100. More details here:

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5765873189.html

Give me a call or email.

Wes...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,847
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Don't get too hung up on quench or piston design....

Don't get too hung up on quench or piston design. There are millions of engines that run great with .050 or .060, and millions of performance engines that run dish pistons.

Worry more quality...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,835
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

8. Thou shalt never utter the words "this project...

8. Thou shalt never utter the words "this project is going way better than expected."

Good point,..the Corvette Gods hate it when you say that and they will punish you.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,089
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Not sure what H-Beam rods you're running...

Not sure what H-Beam rods you're running (probably 6" Scats) but you may be looking at a small base circle cam. Not a problem especially with a roller.

As with everything else, check your...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,964
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Here's a good guess,..if you're running the...

Here's a good guess,..if you're running the factory intake and q-jet on a 1969, you're likely missing the correct "heat baffle" between the two.

In 68 & 69 (and 67, I think), the cast iron q-jet...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 36,037
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

From here: ...

From here:

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/muncie-4-speed-3.cfm

...is this:

"According to West, synthetic oils shouldn't be used in Muncie four-speed transmissions, no matter what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 36,037
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Sta Lube has the GL-4 you need. NAPA has it: ...

Sta Lube has the GL-4 you need. NAPA has it:

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Gear-Oil-Automotive-1-QT-CRC-85W90/_/R-SLRSL24229_0006410049
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

The OP's timing isn't the problem (nor is timing...

The OP's timing isn't the problem (nor is timing to blame in 99% of other dieseling problems). His original post states that his timing is set at 38 degrees @ 2800 RPM, well within specs.

As...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Mike,..somebody "agrees with you a bit" and you...

Mike,..somebody "agrees with you a bit" and you get as excited as a kid at Chucky Cheese. Since you think you've found your validation, let's take a look:

From REELAV8R above:

"If your timing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Ok,..a bit of research. Here is the very first...

Ok,..a bit of research. Here is the very first item that popped up on my Google search. From here:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Mike, For our entertainment, please explain to...

Mike, For our entertainment, please explain to the world, how timing is the "number one cause" for dieseling aka "run-on" (a condition that occurs when the ignition is off).
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

A couple of thoughts. 1) Dieseling happens...

A couple of thoughts.

1) Dieseling happens because the primary throttle blades are too open when the engine is shut down. The transition slots on your Q-Jet are uncovered so fuel is still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Since dieseling occurs when the ignition is...

Since dieseling occurs when the ignition is turned off (no spark to the plugs), timing doesn't come into play.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,187
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Why not purchase a Nova and be done with it.

Why not purchase a Nova and be done with it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,780
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Boys,..unless somebody can forward one credible...

Boys,..unless somebody can forward one credible doc (just one!) to support the claim that it's not important (to engine longevity) for oil to reach a temp 212f, I'll be on my way. My work here is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,780
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

You must have the only production car built in...

You must have the only production car built in which the oil temp runs 20 degrees lower than the coolant temp. (Or, you have a bad oil temp gauge and/or sensor).
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,780
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Do you ever tire of embarrassing yourself? ...

Do you ever tire of embarrassing yourself? "...tons of examples" from blokes just like you on the internet? Convincing. I notice you failed to cite chapters and verses from this 'tonnage'.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,780
Posted By 73, Dark Blue 454

Apparently, the 25 links to docs posted...

Apparently, the 25 links to docs posted previously weren't enough for a couple of you. So let's add a half dozen more:

From here:

http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/340

is...
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