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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,265
Posted By ezobens

Fix the Muncie, this trans is junk. Just my .02

Fix the Muncie, this trans is junk.
Just my .02
Forum: C3 General
02-10-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,712
Posted By ezobens

Looks like Casanova Frankenstein’s car from the...

Looks like Casanova Frankenstein’s car from the movie “Mystery Men”.
Love it!
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,272
Posted By ezobens

Yes. Easy peasy.

Yes.
Easy peasy.
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2019, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,334
Posted By ezobens

To answer your question, the connector pictured...

To answer your question, the connector pictured is correct for the sending unit pictured.
No additional parts required.
When installed, the shaft under the disk of the sender should bottom out on...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,444
Posted By ezobens

70-72 Olds 442 had an optional 8 Track player...

70-72 Olds 442 had an optional 8 Track player from the factory.
They weigh a ton!
Forum: C3 General
02-05-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By ezobens

Volo is notorious for overpriced muscle cars that...

Volo is notorious for overpriced muscle cars that are less appealing in person than advertised.
Most of their cars are either on consignment or cars they bought for the sole purpose of flipping....
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,039
Posted By ezobens

I’m questioning the motivation behind changing...

I’m questioning the motivation behind changing the trim tag at all.
To me, it smacks of intended fraud even though he updated the add to disclose what he had done.
If he didn’t get busted with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,751
Posted By ezobens

Again, replacing springs and seals do not require...

Again, replacing springs and seals do not require head removal.
A very simple procedure IMO compared to replacing and degreeing a cam.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,751
Posted By ezobens

You can replace the springs and seals without...

You can replace the springs and seals without cracking open anything more than the valve covers.
Your already cracking open the intake manifold, oil pan and front cover to do the cam- Valve covers...
Forum: C3 General
01-28-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By ezobens

Tach gear is hardened, the distributor body is...

Tach gear is hardened, the distributor body is just cast iron.
The gear will wear the housing as seen in your first pic.
Probably salvageable IMO (the housing that is, the gear looks trashed).
I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,043
Posted By ezobens

Corvette spare tire storage isn’t much worse than...

Corvette spare tire storage isn’t much worse than most pick-ups, just a little closer to the ground.
Just keep the factory spec spare in the carrier- Who cares if it’s not the same size as the other...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,725
Posted By ezobens

I think the OP is questioning if anyone has a 6...

I think the OP is questioning if anyone has a 6 Speed AUTO trans, not a 6 Speed stick.
Forgive me if I misunderstood.
Elm
Forum: C3 General
01-06-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,139
Posted By ezobens

Sorry but this is the only pic I currently have. ...

Sorry but this is the only pic I currently have.
I was in the middle of installing EFI so I mounted the PCM in the LH fender at the same time I moved the washer bottle.
Elm...
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,139
Posted By ezobens

When I installed factory air in my non-air 69...

When I installed factory air in my non-air 69 coupe, I just moved the factory square plastic bottle and bracket to the opposite (drivers) side fender. Fits perfectly.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,730
Posted By ezobens

The 71 - 72 Vegas used the Opel manual boxes for...

The 71 - 72 Vegas used the Opel manual boxes for both the 3 and 4 speeds.
GM switched to the Saginaw boxes in 73 as the Opel boxes were weak and would grenade quite easily.
I got real good at...
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,157
Posted By ezobens

I had a 2004 GTO a few years back with the...

I had a 2004 GTO a few years back with the 6-Speed and never used 5th. Just went from 4th to 6th.
A 6-Speed is a bit overkill in a car that has reasonable HP and TQ IMO.
I installed an SS700...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-25-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By ezobens

I wish someone would come out with a stepper...

I wish someone would come out with a stepper motor electronic tach for these cars.
The OEM style electronic tachs were mediocre at best. Stepper motor tachs (and speedos) with the OEM face would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-25-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,155
Posted By ezobens

You can take the shield off to paint but...

You can take the shield off to paint but personally I’d reinstall it when you’re done.

Drive a car on a gravel or crappy secondary road and you’re asking for trouble.
Ever get your shin or ankle...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-24-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,155
Posted By ezobens

Personally, I feel the ‘dust covers’ are a safety...

Personally, I feel the ‘dust covers’ are a safety item that should always be reinstalled on the car.
The teeth on the flywheel are as sharp as a buzz saw and can do some serious damage to you or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,838
Posted By ezobens

When I drop stuff off to get machined, I provide...

When I drop stuff off to get machined, I provide them a detailed parts list and explanation of exactly what I want done and have it attached to the shop ticket. Most 2nd rate shops don’t write down a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By ezobens

Pinion flange is on the differential, not the...

Pinion flange is on the differential, not the trans.
If you have the driveshaft handy, that could tell you as well.

You may want to do some research on Duntov-
While I’ve never used them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,838
Posted By ezobens

My builder provides me a folder that includes all...

My builder provides me a folder that includes all the new parts/part numbers used and a spread sheet that shows all the engine (and head) specs as the engine came apart and as it was re-assembled....
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,251
Posted By ezobens

Nuclear? Are you serious? You worry about LION...

Nuclear? Are you serious?
You worry about LION battery disposal yet want to triple nuclear power plants?
LION disposal is a cake walk compared to disposal of all those spent fuel rods from nuclear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-22-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,569
Posted By ezobens

Hopefully it’s just the hose and not the heater...

Hopefully it’s just the hose and not the heater core.
The car came from California with water in the cooling system but you don’t mention your location.
It’s been below freezing here in Chicago...
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By ezobens

Did they use the Dearborn (Ford) 3 speed in the...

Did they use the Dearborn (Ford) 3 speed in the Vettes like GM did in the A-Bodies?
My brother had a 67 GTO in high school with the 3 Speed Dearborn and it was a great trans.
Way more bulletproof...
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