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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-22-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,450
Posted By MN81C3

Are you still looking for a AM/FM/CB antenna? I...

Are you still looking for a AM/FM/CB antenna? I have a spare.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 12,317
Posted By MN81C3

Glad you are back in the shop. Goodthoughts to...

Glad you are back in the shop. Goodthoughts to you.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-11-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 36,433
Posted By MN81C3

I installed the Pro-park 8 last year. There is...

I installed the Pro-park 8 last year. There is plenty of room between the post so I do not have to fold the mirrors and you do with other. I am able to safely part one Corvette up and one Down...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,789
Posted By MN81C3

My 81 in the rain was dripping water onto my left...

My 81 in the rain was dripping water onto my left leg. I redid the t-top Weather Striping - still dripped. A fellow C3 owner had the same problem and to get rid of it, he gently pulled up on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,590
Posted By MN81C3

I have an 81 with Heddman Headers, duals, X-pipe...

I have an 81 with Heddman Headers, duals, X-pipe and I have gone through 3 sets of mufflers and still looking. I've had FloPros - way to quiet, Corvette Turbo's - also to quiet and now if have SS...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By MN81C3

I sent my Radio to Ecklers two years ago. I am...

I sent my Radio to Ecklers two years ago. I am not sure if they still have the Radio Recondition Service or not. I believe they sent the radio to someplace in FL. They did a great job. Mine had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By MN81C3

AM/FM CB Antenna issue

My 81 has the orginal radio that was reconditioned two years ago. It is the AM/FM Cassette with CB. The coil on the antenna for the CB has cracked and causing problems with the CB. I have been...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,293
Posted By MN81C3

Thanks for the input:thumbs: Because the orginal...

Thanks for the input:thumbs: Because the orginal cracked - I was told due to age, I think I will go with a new Edelbrock to be safe.

Thanks again.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,293
Posted By MN81C3

L81 intake manifold question

I have a 1981 with the L81 Engine. A few years ago, when having the ECM Carb replaced with one from a 1980 corvette, the mechanic cracked the original Aluminum intake manifold and replaced it with...
Forum: C5 General
06-04-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,711
Posted By MN81C3

Thanks Everyone. I was hearing 6 years locally. ...

Thanks Everyone. I was hearing 6 years locally. I do drive the C5 like a vette should be driven, pushing it at times and do crack 100 once in a while. The Orginal Runflats ride like bricks and do...
Forum: C5 General
06-02-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,711
Posted By MN81C3

When to Replace Tires due to Age

Forgive me if this topic has been discussed before. I attemped to do a search on this topic but could not seem to find one. I have a 2001 C5 that has only 8700 miles on it and everything is stock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,989
Posted By MN81C3

My Vote is to Keep the 81

I solved the problem by buying my wife a 2001 which is scary fast. I kept the 81, which one of the previous owers had already removed the emissions - I added Headers, true duals, had the rear end...
Forum: C5 General
01-07-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 1,268
Posted By MN81C3

Covered and Snug in their Beds.

Alias – the toys are all snug in their beds for their long winters nap. With the weather this year in MN it may be well into April before they appear.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By MN81C3

Is this a kit or did you put it together with...

Is this a kit or did you put it together with parts from the site. I looked at the Spectre Web Site and did not see a Covette listed. Like the look
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 340
Posted By MN81C3

I also have an '81 - drive it daily and love it. ...

I also have an '81 - drive it daily and love it. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By MN81C3

I do not know all the technical properties, but...

I do not know all the technical properties, but here in Minny, a number of stations have Non-Oxygenated 93 octane. Most people in the area with older cars and hot rods only use this fuel. I use it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By MN81C3

it was specially built by the special affects...

it was specially built by the special affects department with the help of Associated and driven by the then world champion RC racer. I forget if it was Joel Johnson or someone else - been a few...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,390
Posted By MN81C3

I too am getting irritated with the pulsing and...

I too am getting irritated with the pulsing and have been tring to decide on an x-pipe or h-pipe. I had the crossmember on my 81 modified so i could run the pipes almost straight back on both sides....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By MN81C3

What I did was cut an old 24" aluminum level down...

What I did was cut an old 24" aluminum level down to size to fit just inside the raised outer edge of the rims. i believe it was just a little less than 16". I did use the blocks at first but found...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By MN81C3

With the back wheels off the ground taking the...

With the back wheels off the ground taking the load off the suspension and loosening the lock/jam nuts, I was able to turn the strut by hand. The Struts do have a flatten area in the middle for a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By MN81C3

I jacked the car up to take the load off,...

I jacked the car up to take the load off, loosened the lock nuts and turned the rods about a 1/4 turn. Took the car off the jacks and drove around the block and checked the camber once again...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By MN81C3

SmartStruts – zero degree or neg 1/2 ?

I have SmartStruts installed on my 81 and recently had the trailing arms replaced. I noticed one side the camber was siightly different that the other. I jacked the car up and was able to adjust...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,291
Posted By MN81C3

81 Owner

I agree with the previous posts. A lot will depend on where you live. Here in Minnesota we no longer do Emissions Checks and when we did, cars over 20 years old were exempt.

When I bought my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 988
Posted By MN81C3

I brought the car into the shop over the weekend....

I brought the car into the shop over the weekend. We put it on the rack and looked it over. The Drivers side look ok but the mechanic pointed out that the passenger side looked to be shifted. He...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 988
Posted By MN81C3

Thanks for all the info. I am bringing it into a...

Thanks for all the info. I am bringing it into a Corvette Shop in the area this week. I will post the results.

Thanks again.:thumbs:
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