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Forum: C3 General
02-16-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 394,003
Posted By pj_corvette

Would you have them for 1978? It is a pace car,...

Would you have them for 1978?
It is a pace car, L48 engine, if it makes a difference.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By pj_corvette

It's for a '78

It's for a '78
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By pj_corvette

Jell-O Suspension

So my suspension is as old as the vette, and the car feels like it is riding on a Jell-O cushion.

I've seen several suspension bushing kits out there, but don't want to replace all the bushings or...
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By pj_corvette

Won't start (smoke effects too!)

Hi

My '78 wont start and I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.

I was trying to start it after about 3 months of inactivity. At first, the engine turned but never...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-09-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,867
Posted By pj_corvette

Mine is leaking too by the speedometer cable (I...

Mine is leaking too by the speedometer cable (I have a 200-4R).
Do you have to drain the transmission prior to removing this speedo drive?

Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By pj_corvette

Detonation

My car is detonating under certain conditions, and I'm trying to figure out the reason.

I have it set up for 36 degrees total advance, all in by 3000 rpm. Vacuum canister adds 16 degrees, for 52...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,525
Posted By pj_corvette

I'm having a problem getting my car to start when...

I'm having a problem getting my car to start when hot too. I my case, the motor turns good when hot, but does not fire up until later when cooling off.

Any hints?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 123,777
Posted By pj_corvette

My car has an automatic transmission, so I can't...

My car has an automatic transmission, so I can't just set the car at in 4th gear and accelerate to check for detonation, because the transmission will just downshift.

So, how can I check for...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-18-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By pj_corvette

bump

bump
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 123,777
Posted By pj_corvette

My car has an automatic transmission, so I can't...

My car has an automatic transmission, so I can't just set the car at higher gear and accelerate, because the transmission will just downshift.

So, how can I check this then?
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-09-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By pj_corvette

bump

bump
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-30-2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By pj_corvette

Hedman Headers #68306 (Ceramic Coated)

I've got a pair of Hedman Headers I'd like to sell.
They are ceramic coated, and in great condition.

I'm asking $300 for them.
Jeg's and Summit sell them for $360...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By pj_corvette

Thannks to all for your feedback. I was...

Thannks to all for your feedback.

I was trying to see if I could locate that bushing to limit the advance, but no luck. My distributor is an HEI from Performance Distributors...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By pj_corvette

Timing Woes

Hi

I am having some issues setting my timing and I was wondering if you could give me some advice.

I read Lar's paper on timing and the timing sticky at the top of the page, and tried to set...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By pj_corvette

L88 and HEI won't fit together

I bought an L88 air cleaner base to gain a bit of hood clearance. However, I am now having trouble because one of the sparkplug wire boots of my HEI distributor interferes with the bottom of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,768
Posted By pj_corvette

Yes, that is what I am doing, plumbing the return...

Yes, that is what I am doing, plumbing the return line via the stock 3/8 hard line. I figured it would be hard to cut and flare the stock hard line ... there is just not enough space, but I wanted...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2010, 02:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,768
Posted By pj_corvette

what do those look like? I need something to...

what do those look like? I need something to couple the small return-line input in the gas tank to the 3/8 stock hard fuel line.
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,615
Posted By pj_corvette

Spare tire and wheel

My '78 had no spare tire when I bought it.
What kind of heel do I need? Are there other cars with compatible spare wheels?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,434
Posted By pj_corvette

I am not using an MSD box. Just the HEI...

I am not using an MSD box. Just the HEI distributor.




My friend measured the vaccuum for me earlier, and said it was making 10hg at idle, though i'm not sure what rpm he was calling "idle." ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,434
Posted By pj_corvette

383 Crate Idle Problems

Hello
Got a 383 Crate from Derebery Performance.

I am having problems getting it to idle well. It wants to idle at around 1300-1400 rpm, and when I put it in drive, the rpm drops to about 500...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-23-2009, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By pj_corvette

How much hood clearance is enough?

As the title says, how many inches of hood clearance are enough from the top of the air cleaner???

Thanx
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2009, 01:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,499
Posted By pj_corvette

Yes, it was. I meant locked the advance on the...

Yes, it was. I meant locked the advance on the distributor. duh!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,499
Posted By pj_corvette

Hello All Yes, I double checked with the...

Hello All

Yes, I double checked with the mechanic, and he locked advance on the distributor so it is always at 36 degrees advance.

My engine is a 383 crate with aluminum heads and roller...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,046
Posted By pj_corvette

Anyone have pics of this?

Anyone have pics of this?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,499
Posted By pj_corvette

Who needs timing advance???

Hi

So I just got my vette back from the mechanic. He was doing a ton of things to it, trying to get the new crate engine to run fine. I'm sure he reads this forum, so he's is probably reading...
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