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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,744
Posted By 73StreetRace

New Stroker Engine ( w/ pics )

Hi guys,
It's been a long time since my last post but I'm back again !
I had an engine problem a few months ago, broken exhaust valve spring, so broken exhaust valve, bent pushrod, broken cylinder...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-25-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,187
Posted By 73StreetRace

Yes, driving in wet conditions is NOT a...

Yes, driving in wet conditions is NOT a concern... :D
My old MSD-6AL has been there for many years and I never had any issue with it. Anyway, the advertised description is that the Digital 6 boxes...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-25-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,187
Posted By 73StreetRace

New MSD 6AL-2 programmable ignition...

Hi there !

So, I just finished installing my new MSD programmable 6AL-2 ignition box.
Seems to be great stuff, as my old MSD 6AL was.

Here are some pictures showing it :

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Thanks a lot ! :cheers:

Thanks a lot ! :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Thanks gkull ! Good info about machining the...

Thanks gkull !
Good info about machining the mounting holes. That's definitely smth I would like to try, we could hardly reach 2.7° caster on both sides at the alignment shop.
I would like to know...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

The answer to your first question is : Yes, you...

The answer to your first question is : Yes, you have to torque them to specs only when the weight of the car is on the suspension.
I don't know if it matters if the bushings are made of rubber or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

It took me two complete weeks, about two hours a...

It took me two complete weeks, about two hours a day, including cleaning, painting and building the "hydraulic press", so let's say 25 hours for both sides. ( two hours less if you exclude the press...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

I am aware of that possible issue and will pay...

I am aware of that possible issue and will pay attention to it. Thanks :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Yes, it's the original L-82.

Yes, it's the original L-82.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Those are Sickspeed wire looms ( available on...

Those are Sickspeed wire looms ( available on ebay ).
Here's a direct link to their website :

http://sickspeed.gostorego.com/engine-bay/wire-seperator/wire-seperators.html

Many colors...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

At least one of the lower A-arm bushings on each...

At least one of the lower A-arm bushings on each side was in a very bad shape.
Not enough to make the car dangerous to drive, but just enough to feel it not as responsive as it used to be.
Front...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Yep ! Actually I only did the driver's side like...

Yep ! Actually I only did the driver's side like that and it took me more than 2 hours to do both A-arms.
So, I decided to sandblast the passenger's side A-arms. Took only 15 minutes and the result...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,520
Posted By 73StreetRace

I can't deny it ! Those seats are not the kind...

I can't deny it ! Those seats are not the kind you want to do some shopping downtown :rofl:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,520
Posted By 73StreetRace

OMP Racing seats, cheap and very comfortable : ...

OMP Racing seats, cheap and very comfortable :

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/RAMALPHA/Seats/IMG_0351.jpg



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/RAMALPHA/Seats/IMG_0355.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

Some pictures of the engine bay with the new...

Some pictures of the engine bay with the new rebuilt front suspension

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/RAMALPHA/Last%20Pictures/IMG_0779_zpsf2f1c474.jpg

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

I used satin-finish black epoxy paint with...

I used satin-finish black epoxy paint with hardener made by Restom.
It can be used directly on cleaned brushed metal without any primer. Available in many colors, matte, satin or gloss finish......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

No, this wasn't necessary. But, as you said, it...

No, this wasn't necessary. But, as you said, it was pretty tight, especially on driver side :
The upper A-arm had to go through the wheel well, because of the power steering pump and the alternator...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

I bought a 4 ball joints upper and lower kit (...

I bought a 4 ball joints upper and lower kit ( K6034 & K6035 ) including all the necessary hardware,
and a C3 Corvette Energy Suspension HyperFlex master kit with black poly bushings.
This kit also...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,806
Posted By 73StreetRace

My Front Suspension Rebuid ( With many PICS )

It's been a long time since my last post. Nothing really new, but I had bought a polyurethane bushing kit last year
and I thought it was time to install it.
I also decided that it wouldn't be a bad...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,058
Posted By 73StreetRace

No. Royaltie free licence ! :D

No. Royaltie free licence ! :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,058
Posted By 73StreetRace

Thank you all for your comments and...

Thank you all for your comments and congratulations ! :cheers:




About the SS top cover, yes I made it myself because I've got all the hardware requirement, which might not be the case of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,058
Posted By 73StreetRace

New Dewitts radiator & custom fan shroud ( pics )

Wow ! It's been ages since my last post !

First, I bought a dog last Summer. His name is Google and it's a black Flat Coated Retriever.
OOPS ! I'm just hoping no one will make a copyright claim...
Forum: C3 General
12-13-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 908
Posted By 73StreetRace

:iagree: This area is definitely not the...

:iagree:

This area is definitely not the most pleasant to work on... :willy:
Forum: C3 General
12-13-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,466
Posted By 73StreetRace

Very nice, and great body color too ! She's a...

Very nice, and great body color too !
She's a beautiful "old" lady !
:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,882
Posted By 73StreetRace

Information found in the Edelbrock catalog : ...

Information found in the Edelbrock catalog :

Chevrolet used a short water pump on small block passenger car engines from 1955-68, 1969-70 350 Corvettes, and 1955-72 light duty trucks.
The...
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