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Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Jvette73

Excellent! That diagram is very helpful. Thanks!

Excellent! That diagram is very helpful. Thanks!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By Jvette73

tq converter toggle switch

On a 700r4, can a simple toggle switch be wired into the trans harness to interrupt lockup?

Which wire would you splice the toggle into?

My goal is to have it so one toggle position will not...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-21-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 786
Posted By Jvette73

Yep. > ...

Yep. > http://www.cecilcountydragway.com/index.shtml
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 786
Posted By Jvette73

For old times sake, here's a pic of the former...

For old times sake, here's a pic of the former '73 with me floggin it down the track at Cecil County Dragway. I won top eliminator that day. 13.30 @ 103
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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By Jvette73

It's been a while since I posted here. ...

It's been a while since I posted here. Regretfully sold our '73 years ago. I'm Arnold's stepdad.

Arnold, since you havn't posted a pic of your vette yet, I thought I'd pin this one up for you....
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By Jvette73

Sold for $12,601

Thats it its gone. It sold for $12,601. We are satisfied with the price. It was $1600 over the reserve. I actually had at least $14,000 invested not including my labor but no biggie there. So the...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-31-2005, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By Jvette73

Thanks for the compliment on the car. We are...

Thanks for the compliment on the car. We are gonna miss it. The reserve price of 11k was just met yesterday. The auction ends Sat 12noon eastern I think.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By Jvette73

joshwilson3, I think what the others said is...

joshwilson3, I think what the others said is about right. The wife does all that ebay stuff. I think she said $50 to list and another $45 if it sells. It all depends on how you lay it out and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By Jvette73

Thanks guys. I havnt been on here much lately...

Thanks guys. I havnt been on here much lately but I still remember all the great people, some of which I have met in person during various events. Maybe you will still see me hangin on here now and...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-27-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By Jvette73

73 up for bidding

full description and pics available at link


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4538775741
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2005, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
Posted By Jvette73

Gotta sell the vette

Its been real. Its just not practical for the family situation right now. I wish I had a huge garage and lots of money then we would definatly keep it. Vettes will remain in our blood but this one...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2004, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By Jvette73

It may not be an electrical problem. How about...

It may not be an electrical problem. How about about air and or fuel starvation. Either one of those could cause problems at higher rpm's. Especially with a hungry engine like a 454. What kind of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By Jvette73

I cant respond too much in terms of technical...

I cant respond too much in terms of technical jargon. I can say this. My 350 with flatops has 64cc heads milled .012. The factory lists earlier 350's with flattops and 64cc at 10.25 to 1. With my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2004, 05:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,113
Posted By Jvette73

Why not decide on one size that you can run at...

Why not decide on one size that you can run at all 4 corners? A taller tire will lift the rear and put more weight on the front which is not good for handling. The shorter tire on the rear will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2004, 05:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By Jvette73

I didnt use RTV on any parts when I converted to...

I didnt use RTV on any parts when I converted to O-rings more than a year ago. Ive had no problems and have not had to bleed again since the initial install.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2004, 04:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,053
Posted By Jvette73

One thing that can cause lower pressure is...

One thing that can cause lower pressure is contaminated oil. Gas can get into the oil and thin it out which will definatly lower the pressure. Smell the oil and see if it smells like gas. Raw gas...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2004, 05:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,053
Posted By Jvette73

What he said. If its electrical it would more...

What he said. If its electrical it would more likely be the sender at fault. I just replaced an electrical oil sender in my Jeep. Before the presure read 9-10 hot idle and 40 max at cruise. After...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2004, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,831
Posted By Jvette73

I would be very carefull using teflon tape when...

I would be very carefull using teflon tape when dealing with aluminum threads. When you wrap the bolt it gets slightly larger. This would make the clearence between the treads of bolt and the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2004, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 877
Posted By Jvette73

Got the estimate from Allstate. $620 not...

Got the estimate from Allstate. $620 not including the tire. I hope thats enough to get back to where it was prior to the incedent.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2004, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By Jvette73

Yup, plenty of discussion on politics over there....

Yup, plenty of discussion on politics over there. Theres a strong conservitive base on this forum. I like it. There some liberal thinkers as well to keep the action heated.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jvette73

Well Ive done alot of bracket racing and I...

Well Ive done alot of bracket racing and I thought I understood it all. Thanks for correcting me. :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jvette73

At the tracks ive bracket raced at lights do not...

At the tracks ive bracket raced at lights do not go green at the same time. A delay is factored in based on the dial in time of the competitors. The slower car gets to leave the line ahead of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-27-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jvette73

During test n tune or time trials reaction time...

During test n tune or time trials reaction time doesnt matter , although you should always practice for the best reaction. You just run and run all day long if you want. The winner is always the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-26-2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
Posted By Jvette73

Put a 2500rpm stall convertor in it. That will...

Put a 2500rpm stall convertor in it. That will help it launch better and be pulling right out of the hole. It will make a big difference. It should improve your et by at least a 1/2 second, (5...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 877
Posted By Jvette73

That side of the car had been repainted in the...

That side of the car had been repainted in the past before I got it. The rest of the car has original paint and really need to be repainted. Hopefully if the estimates are higher then we will...
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