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Forum: Mountain - Prairie
08-22-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,908
Posted By 1979toy

Just drive old junk like I do. Tags for my '79...

Just drive old junk like I do. Tags for my '79 were 49.00 the other day.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
Posted By 1979toy

BINGO! GM checked the ride height to the...

BINGO!

GM checked the ride height to the frame, NOT to the top of the fender like we all do now.
You've got 4 corners and they are all inter-related. Try disconnecting the front sway bar and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By 1979toy

I have a bit more compression than you in my 406...

I have a bit more compression than you in my 406 at 11.5 to 1 static and bleed off the DCR with a slighty longer duration Lunati solid lifter cam that specs out at 300/310 duration.
Your cam and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 764
Posted By 1979toy

In checking the photos in your photobucket...

In checking the photos in your photobucket account it looks like you have 17 inch American Racing TTII's on your car. I tried autocrossing one time with my '79 equipped with 17inch TTII's and street...
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
01-27-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,585
Posted By 1979toy

Be forewarned - We have tried to start other...

Be forewarned - We have tried to start other venues in the past and had problems. The biggest problem that we have run in to was the owner of the strip mall / shopping center refused to allow...
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
01-25-2008, 04:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,585
Posted By 1979toy

The new Friday night location is BIGS Bar &...

The new Friday night location is BIGS Bar & Grill, located at 7011 W. Central - southeast corner of Central and Ridge Road. It will start anytime from the middle of March to the first of April -...
Forum: C3 General
01-02-2008, 04:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
Posted By 1979toy

You might also want to look at...

You might also want to look at http://www.stahlheaders.com/Frame%20New%20RR.htm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By 1979toy

I got all of my information from here....

I got all of my information from here. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/mdsmith/l88.htm
I have an air-gap maifold with a 1 inch spacer under the carb and a 1 1/2 inch spacer over it. I used clay to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By 1979toy

I am real happy with the Earl's gaskets on my car.

I am real happy with the Earl's gaskets on my car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By 1979toy

Buy the complete door assemblies for the cargo...

Buy the complete door assemblies for the cargo area doors. Taking off the old carpet while trying to save to moulding around the doors is more trouble than it's worth. Pick up a roll of aluminum...
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
07-31-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By 1979toy

The Salina show was the Kustom Kemps of America...

The Salina show was the Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) show. They hold it at about the same time every year. You can read more about them at http://www.kustomkempsofamerica.com/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Posted By 1979toy

I used an L-88 hood and air-box on my car. The...

I used an L-88 hood and air-box on my car. The rest of the peices came from Paragon.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By 1979toy

1969 or 1970 was the last year that...

1969 or 1970 was the last year that non-positraction rear axles were offered.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By 1979toy

Yes, no

Yes, no
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,323
Posted By 1979toy

If your car has a T350 in it currently you need a...

If your car has a T350 in it currently you need a new crossmember or serious modification to yours. If you have a T400 then you can get away with using the stock crossmember. The dimensions from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,247
Posted By 1979toy

I used a lower hose for a 1990 Ford Bronco to...

I used a lower hose for a 1990 Ford Bronco to make my universal radiator fit. I had to trim about 3 inches off of one end.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 986
Posted By 1979toy

I cut 2/3rds of the height of my rocker moldings...

I cut 2/3rds of the height of my rocker moldings on both sides of my '79 and still should have cut more but I ran in to the stiffener on the back side of the molding.
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
05-28-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By 1979toy

Every stop light is an opportunity to practice a...

Every stop light is an opportunity to practice a pro tree launch.
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
05-28-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By 1979toy

The car in the near lane got out on you by more...

The car in the near lane got out on you by more than a car length Chance? :toetap:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,456
Posted By 1979toy

Your car came with a 3.07 rear gear. Your best...

Your car came with a 3.07 rear gear. Your best bang for the buck will be to put lower gearing in there if you haven't already done so.
Byond that the sky is the limit as far as making horsepower...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By 1979toy

I saved a copy of the instructions for making a...

I saved a copy of the instructions for making a removal tool. Send an e-mail to smericle@cox.net and I'll send you a copy.
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
05-27-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By 1979toy

Do the LT engines have a cam chain tensioner? ...

Do the LT engines have a cam chain tensioner?

I've had piston skirts break but the sound was not like bare metal on bare metal.

Go back and check those belt driven items.

If it happened on...
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
05-27-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 727
Posted By 1979toy

Check the lifters for vertical movenment of the...

Check the lifters for vertical movenment of the roller on the shaft
.. Check the ends of the pushrods for hammering, it will be slight if it just started .. Look at the lifters to see if one of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By 1979toy

Those darn screw extractors can be a pain in the...

Those darn screw extractors can be a pain in the rear on their best day. When one has broken off they become a hazard to your sanity. What you have to remember as you are removing the offending...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-01-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By 1979toy

The factory antenna was unique to the Corvette I...

The factory antenna was unique to the Corvette I think. It had seperate wiring for up and down movemnet that you won't find on an aftermarket antenna. Some people have run new wiring if they...
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