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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-04-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,437
Posted By strokervette

SOLD:woohoo:

SOLD:woohoo:
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-02-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,437
Posted By strokervette

Bump for new price

Bump for new price
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
06-24-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,437
Posted By strokervette

F/S 1978 w/383ci - $5000

I'm selling my 78 Corvette racer project, it has 51,000 original miles. This car is currently registered as a historic vehicle and has a NJ plate still on it. I recently moved to the SC area and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2008, 12:47 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,839
Posted By strokervette

Speaking of high reving engnes, I would love...

Speaking of high reving engnes, I would love something that sounded like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sylOvLMsBJo
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,360
Posted By strokervette

I also have the AFR 195 eliminators with angle...

I also have the AFR 195 eliminators with angle plug ports using regular plugs and have Hooker side pipes too.....No problems. I think they are easier to get at the plugs than before.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,809
Posted By strokervette

If you don't get the speedbleeders then put some...

If you don't get the speedbleeders then put some grease on the threads of the old bleeders to keep air from getting sucked into the container when you loosen them. It might look like you are bleeding...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By strokervette

I also verify that the lifters are rotating in...

I also verify that the lifters are rotating in their bores as I'm adjusting the rocker arm lash. I crank the engine over by hand to get to the next adjustment while a buddy verifies the lifter...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 921
Posted By strokervette

I like it alot! It makes the Vette look like its...

I like it alot! It makes the Vette look like its going real fast just sitting there!:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

It was on the money last year when I went to the...

It was on the money last year when I went to the track. I did an initial run days prior to the track and both were 12.85. I'm anxious now to see what she can do, but your right about the 1/8 mile...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

I did do the 25 minute break in @ varying rpm...

I did do the 25 minute break in @ varying rpm over 2500.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

Big improvement

Since I was wasn't really impressed with the outcome of the new setup I decided to finally install the 2 step rev limiter and the 2 stage retard system on the MSD box. I also had to go a little...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

2461 refers to the last four digits of the...

2461 refers to the last four digits of the casting number on the heads, mine happen to be 1964-1965 "fuelie" heads. They have been port matched to the intake. But now I have the AFR Eliminator 195s. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

What are you talking about, that's 165lbs of lean...

What are you talking about, that's 165lbs of lean mean Corvette tuning machine! It was like 95 degrees in the garage all week and it was hot. I'll make sure I cover up the goods next time.:lol:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By strokervette

Just installed new heads and cam (VIDEOS AND PICS)

Well it's been awhile since I posted but I haven't really done much with the Vette since the motocross season started. I'm just finishing up some of my vacation time and over the last three days I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-16-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,604
Posted By strokervette

I put my edumucated guess in.

I put my edumucated guess in.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By strokervette

So the skinnies were worth a couple tenths, that...

So the skinnies were worth a couple tenths, that good to know. I was running mid to high 12s also and haven't run since I got my skinnies, or the drag radials for that matter. I also have the 90/10s...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By strokervette

Issue solved!!!

Thanks to the plethora of information this great site has I was able to search out the data on leaning out my cruise AFR with my LM1 despite the lack of responses in my thread. Maybe everybody was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By strokervette

I had a similar problem but was running to rich....

I had a similar problem but was running to rich. I started another thread to get some advice on my issue with only one reply. I'm able to get the AFR at idle in the low 14:1 range but as I lightly...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2008, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By strokervette

Update...

I tried 64 primaries with the 78 secondaries and a 4.5 powervalve and the only thing that changed was the WOT which is now at 14.1.
I think the overall jet total has leaned out which is why WOT is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By strokervette

Making progress

Well, I got some new plugs AC Delco R44ts and leaned out the jetting everywhere. I guess portmatching the intake to the heads and resealing it with new gaskets and silicone sealed up a couple of air...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By strokervette

I sent a PM to Lars for some advice but he hasn't...

I sent a PM to Lars for some advice but he hasn't responded yet, so I'm at it again in the garage and this time I managed to get the compression numbers from each cylinders. I never attempted to get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By strokervette

Calling all NJ carb guys!!!

Here it is, I am having trouble tuning my carb. I've adjusted everything from powervalves to butterflies and jets. Adjusted floats and fuel pressure. This thread is for all NJ carb guys that would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2008, 01:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By strokervette

Acceleration!!!

I got this in an E-mail from my Dad today and thought I might share it with you all. You strip guys guys might find some of this interesting like I did. As to the absolute truth of it all, well it's...
Forum: C3 General
03-03-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By strokervette

Not a bad idea but I just got the exhaust a year...

Not a bad idea but I just got the exhaust a year ago. For now I can live with a little dent. What it does is gives me an excuse to get tubular control arms sooner. :hurray:
Forum: C3 General
03-03-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By strokervette

I got out to the garage today to take some pics...

I got out to the garage today to take some pics of the damage. It looks like the control arm shaft is bent on the front side where the bolt is. Weird thing is that both the lower control arm shaft...
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