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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,000
Posted By BFI

I agree, "don't do anything in a big hurry", do...

I agree, "don't do anything in a big hurry", do some research, decide what you really want and how you are going to use the car. I do disagree on 2 bolt 4 bolt blocks though, that shouldn't be your...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,902
Posted By BFI

Wow! how do you find a good welder. First thing...

Wow! how do you find a good welder. First thing is they do not have to be a "certified welder" to be a good welder! There are far less good welders than there are welders that say they are good...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,902
Posted By BFI

It most likely started next to the weld in the...

It most likely started next to the weld in the heat affected zone (HAZ), once a crack has started it will only continue to get worse in many cases, and will never get better in any cases. I would...
Forum: C3 General
05-19-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,573
Posted By BFI

Lots of variables here! Been done countless times...

Lots of variables here! Been done countless times with no issues. Proper stands, good surface, engage brain, no problem. If unsure then absolutely NOT. We use to warm our stock car up on stands...
Forum: C3 General
05-09-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By BFI

No big issues! Some don't like because they say...

No big issues! Some don't like because they say it is not easily modded. Get real it's still a small block Chevy! No harder to change cam, heads, intake, and so on than any other SBC. Some don't like...
Forum: C3 General
05-07-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,818
Posted By BFI

I believe that you can have it glass beaded at...

I believe that you can have it glass beaded at low pressure and not affect the finish.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,303
Posted By BFI

Ditto for the "keep it simple" just plumb up a...

Ditto for the "keep it simple" just plumb up a rubber fuel line with a guage chech the pressure and then go back to your metal line. For the record I totally disagree with "don't use one of the...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,699
Posted By BFI

You don't need alu. heads. You also don't need...

You don't need alu. heads. You also don't need big ports. World products makes some good cast iron heads for what you are wanting to do. I would stay away from the 882's. Bigger isn't always better,...
Forum: C3 General
06-14-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,174
Posted By BFI

My 82 has glass tops and yes it is hot. Can't...

My 82 has glass tops and yes it is hot. Can't compare it to the fiberglass but it only maks since that they would be hotter than the fiberglass. I put the static cling perforated liners in mine and I...
Forum: C3 General
05-22-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,206
Posted By BFI

Not stock under the hood. Not even remotely close...

Not stock under the hood. Not even remotely close to numbers match car. Does that matter? No, not if that doesn't matter to the buyer. Yes it does if the seller is using that to inflate the price of...
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By BFI

I bought my 82 from Fast Lane and it was a good...

I bought my 82 from Fast Lane and it was a good experience working with them. Have your friend do his home work and go look at the car. The folks at Fast Lane were very helpful in giving me full...
Forum: C3 General
10-19-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By BFI

FYI there was a civilian version of the Mustang...

FYI there was a civilian version of the Mustang that was a 2 seater and I believe that some were constructed with dual controls. Here is a excerp from an article I found.
To construct the Executive...
Forum: C3 General
09-06-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,924
Posted By BFI

Personally the negitive responses to this post...

Personally the negitive responses to this post are part of whats wrong with this country. It seems that most people have gotten to the point that they are afraid to do anything on their own. You...
Forum: C3 General
11-07-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By BFI

Bumper cover swap?

Can the 80 to 82 bumper covers be swapped to the earlier sharks that had the plastic bumper covers? I would really like to have a convertable with the later front and rear bumper covers. What is...
Forum: C3 General
06-27-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By BFI

Newbie wants a C3

Yes I've got the fever, but I want to make sure that I get the right cure! I have good mechanical skills so maintenance on a 20 plus year old car doesn't scare me. This will be a nearly DD, so I'm...
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