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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Chris Kennedy

'71 454 "Economy" Rear Ratio

Hi:

I seem to remember that in 1971 GM offered an economy rear end ring and pinion---I think it was 2.74 or so. I don't see these gears listed anywhere, and am wondering whether anyone knows of a...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-06-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By Chris Kennedy

One of the problems is that the car I am looking...

One of the problems is that the car I am looking for would be a highly subjective purchase----as I mentioned, I am not interested in shows/NCRS or an "investment", but the real world of long and hard...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-05-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By Chris Kennedy

WTB 68-72 4-spd. Big Block

Hi:

I am wanting to buy a '68 to '72 4-spd big block, only. I'd prefer a coupe, but of course the right convertible would be fine. The car would be for serious long distance road travel in the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-27-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Where to get seat cover cushions, only?

Hi:

Does anyone know of any vendor of seats who will sell you just newly covered bottom cushions, only (the part of the seat on which you actually sit, not the sides or seatbacks)? That's the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-12-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By Chris Kennedy

:flag:Thanks, everyone, for you replies! ...

:flag:Thanks, everyone, for you replies!

/s/ Chris
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-12-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By Chris Kennedy

BBK Throttle Bodies Experience/Rebuilders

Hi!

I am going to be needing to get a replacement throttle body assembly for my trusty '89 6 spd (the worn shaft/weird idle problem). The engine is stock and I have been considering the BBK...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-17-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Many thanks! I think at least one of the lessons...

Many thanks! I think at least one of the lessons I learned from what you posted is that the wedges tend to crush, and might not be a good idea---Correct? Also, it appears that simply sanding down...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-17-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Lowering Front: Sanding Bushings

Hi!

Awhile ago I posted a question on lowering the front end on my '89, and several of you mentioned that you had simply sanded the front spring cushion/bushing down, rather than using one of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-30-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Thanks, everyone, for your replies----the idea of...

Thanks, everyone, for your replies----the idea of sanding down the existing wedge sounds good. That way, you don't have to do any cutting or gluing.

/s/ Chris Kennedy:flag:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-29-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Chris Kennedy

VBP Height Adjustable Front Spring

Hi:

Has anyone used the height adjustable front spring offered by VetteBrakes and Products to lower the front on their car? If so, how did it work, and what is the range of adjustment? The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Good to hear this---I had some of the Ilumina...

Good to hear this---I had some of the Ilumina adjustables on my old Iroc-Z and they were terrific. One question: Did the car ride at the same height with them installed as it did previously with the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,009
Posted By Chris Kennedy

I had the same Magnaflow converter, and sent it...

I had the same Magnaflow converter, and sent it back after I noticed the air tube connector was on the wrong side (see my posts). I had sent back three other Magnaflows with build problems before I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,009
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Subsequently to sending this, I found that the...

Subsequently to sending this, I found that the air tube was on the wrong side, too, and sent the converter back. I finally ordered a RandomTech, which fit and works perfectly.

/s/ Chris Kennedy
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-24-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Hi! I have the TPIS catback on my '89,...

Hi!

I have the TPIS catback on my '89, and the quality and the fit are pretty poor. The tone is not particularly impressive, either. In the very near future I will be replacing it, so my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-18-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By Chris Kennedy

No---the CARB numbers need to be visible to pass...

No---the CARB numbers need to be visible to pass inspection, now, and the shielding was different, as I recall (I've already sent it back).

Thanks!
/s/ Chris
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-17-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By Chris Kennedy

More Magnaflow Problems

Hi!

Well, after I finally got Magnaflow's new "California" main catalytic converter for my '89 I thought the quality control problems with the other replacement Magnaflow converters was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-28-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,009
Posted By Chris Kennedy

I just got a 38441 today---FINALLY the main inlet...

I just got a 38441 today---FINALLY the main inlet is welded on correctly (90 degrees). My advice would be, California or not, get the 38441.

/s/ Chris Kennedy
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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-19-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,009
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Hi! Well, getting back to everyone, I...

Hi!

Well, getting back to everyone, I just got the third Magnaflow 93441. Like the other two, the inlet tube was mounted at something other than a 90 degree angle to the body of the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-13-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,009
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Good question! Also, one thing I would like to...

Good question! Also, one thing I would like to bring to the rep's attention is that two 93441 converters for my '89 I have had sent to me by Magnaflow have each had the main inlet pipe welded at a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-10-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Thanks, everyone---I appreciate the advice! ...

Thanks, everyone---I appreciate the advice!

/s/ Chris:flag:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chris Kennedy

The problem: The main inlet tube for EACH...

The problem:

The main inlet tube for EACH converter was not welded at a 90 degree angle to the main body of the converter---there was a slight offset to one side in each converter. The upshot is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chris Kennedy

Catalytic Converter Recommendation

Hi!

Converter issues again: I am redoing the entire exhaust system on my '89 in preparation for a move to San Diego, and need to replace the main catalytic converter (the car uses...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Chris Kennedy

See above reply

See above reply
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Chris Kennedy

VBP Adjustable Front Spring

Hi!

In a separate thread I mentioned that I might be lowering the front of my '89. Has anyone used the VBP adjustable front spring to do this? If so, does it work as advertised? I called...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-24-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,956
Posted By Chris Kennedy

I just spoke with CCW---regular size (17 x 9.5)...

I just spoke with CCW---regular size (17 x 9.5) Classics in all black quoted at $2516.00.

/s/ Chris :flag:
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