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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-19-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By 68427

I'm interested. Sent PM and email. Allan

I'm interested. Sent PM and email.

Allan
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-05-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 14,727
Posted By 68427

Do these fenders bolt on or are they bonded? Can...

Do these fenders bolt on or are they bonded? Can I get them painted off the car, then install? '02 Z06
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-02-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By 68427

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-17-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,245
Posted By 68427

Last year our group, YPTD, had two ZHZs show up...

Last year our group, YPTD, had two ZHZs show up at a Laguna Seca open track day. After flogging them most of the day, one of the event organizers borrowed a ZHZ and lost it exiting t-10 at about...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-31-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,200
Posted By 68427

Laguna Seca April 29th

YourPrivateTrackDay.com has Laguna Seca rented for a HPDE event on April 29th, 2009.

Only three run groups and we don't stop for lunch. Lots of track time. Lots of instruction for begineers....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 15,367
Posted By 68427

Funny but sad, I predicted this some time ago. ...

Funny but sad, I predicted this some time ago. The new CAFE standards, the popularization of the green movement and global warming. Anything that speaks to wasting of energy will have increased...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,202
Posted By 68427

Camber gain in roll is good. The real problem is...

Camber gain in roll is good. The real problem is toe-out under roll which causes oversteer, say if you hit a bump mid-corner. That is why you need to raise the rear diff if you are going to lower...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,495
Posted By 68427

Stahls were about $1,200 and the JCLs and chrome...

Stahls were about $1,200 and the JCLs and chrome side pipes were another $500. Not cheap, but my Sanderson block huggers didn't work with the heads and shorties aren't nearly as good as full-length...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,495
Posted By 68427

Stahls 2 1/8" primaries with 4" collectors...

Stahls 2 1/8" primaries with 4" collectors installed to Brodix raised port heads and JCL baffles. No problems with fitment or installation. Good ground clearance. One-time problem with scortched...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,048
Posted By 68427

I've had pretty good luck with stock brakes, good...

I've had pretty good luck with stock brakes, good fluid & pads and cooling. I was running events with ATE super blue fluid, street tires and Porterfield R4 race compound pads (which are terrible...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,790
Posted By 68427

My car is locked up in long-term storage until I...

My car is locked up in long-term storage until I finish a race car project. But I had to grind most of my reinforcemnet plate out under the pump. Of course I was using an aftermarket bottom-entry...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,790
Posted By 68427

68 NJConv 454, Hey, I like the idea of those...

68 NJConv 454,

Hey, I like the idea of those big plates tieing the motor mount ears to the lower a-arm mount. Did the same thing myself, installed the engine and found I couldn't bolt up the fuel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,319
Posted By 68427

Been reading this thread with interest. I too...

Been reading this thread with interest. I too have been impressed with the power of the STS systems since they seem so wrong, but for a late-model, in California, I believe everything cat back is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,928
Posted By 68427

Here's a couple of ideas: Cut a pie-shaped...

Here's a couple of ideas:

Cut a pie-shaped section out of the casting between the blower and the throttle body and reweld so the throttle body inlet points down toward the front away from the hood...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-09-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By 68427

I've seen and ridden in this car, you'll not find...

I've seen and ridden in this car, you'll not find a 2000 in better shape than this one, or as obsessively maintained.

Phil is a straight shooter and a real standup guy, if you are considering a...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
02-27-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 985
Posted By 68427

Actually, some '68s have the 45 degree braces. ...

Actually, some '68s have the 45 degree braces. My late-build '68 has them. But, having owned both mid-years and C3s, I would say, that with or without the braces, the frames are flexible.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-18-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By 68427

I have the 2 1/8" Stahls with raised ports. Fit...

I have the 2 1/8" Stahls with raised ports. Fit great. I ordered mine with 4" collectors but could have got 3 1/2'.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-03-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By 68427

A great day at Laguna yesterday. I got busted by...

A great day at Laguna yesterday. I got busted by the noise police on my second lap but was lucky enough to find an open and ready muffler shop with supertrapps in stock to build some "Laguna pipes"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-27-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By 68427

I put a Richmond 5-spd in my '68. Original drive...

I put a Richmond 5-spd in my '68. Original drive shaft w/ T-400 yolk was reused and I put a small tab for trans mount on crossmember. I trimed the console plate underside slightly and used an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-27-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,810
Posted By 68427

Fresh out of Chico State, wanted the fastest...

Fresh out of Chico State, wanted the fastest sports car I could find for under $10k. In 1986 that = Corvette 427. Looked like a sports car, drove like a pick-up truck, accelerated like a raped ape....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By 68427

I took my seat tracks off and bolted the seats to...

I took my seat tracks off and bolted the seats to the floor. Gained several inches of head room.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-22-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,230
Posted By 68427

The So Cal Alfa club is the same way. Great...

The So Cal Alfa club is the same way. Great group and well-run events.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-22-2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 567
Posted By 68427

I am signed up! I love laguna best. I was at...

I am signed up! I love laguna best. I was at T-hill on Thursday with http://www.castrep.com/PrivateTrackDay.htm and can't wait for more. I will, unfortunately, be driving a Mazda - can't have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,244
Posted By 68427

TT is right on this one. In simple terms, you...

TT is right on this one. In simple terms, you WANT camber gain in roll so the tire stays upright when cornering, this offsets the effect of body roll. Drag racing is a different animal. If...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
08-29-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,867
Posted By 68427

Interested in trade for a '68 427 vert,...

Interested in trade for a '68 427 vert, L88/LeMans vintage racer clone? 580" Dart motor, Richmond 5-spd, big brakes, etc. All new motor, machine work complete but not assembled or installed. ...
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