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04-14-2012, 06:05 PM
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No power to A/C
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No power to A/C
On my 1980, I'm having problems with the selector switch that you use to select A/C, vent, heat, and defrost. It was working intermittantly and I had to fiddle with it to get the fan to power up. I...
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zz4 crate engine
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I put a ZZ4 in my 80. I love it. Also it was...
I put a ZZ4 in my 80. I love it. Also it was one of the very few crate engines I could find that would fit under my stock hood. That 383 has a higher rise intake that won't fit. Even with the...
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02-12-2011, 02:10 AM
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true dual exhaust suggestions
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Go to www.corvettecentral.com. They have a full...
Go to www.corvettecentral.com. They have a full dual exhaust kit with a crossover pipe and Magnaflow mufflers that fits in the stock location (no crossmember modification needed). It is built to...
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04-17-2010, 06:46 PM
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seat belt color question 1980
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I found a pic of my interior. You can just see...
I found a pic of my interior. You can just see the passenger side belt. It's definitely oyster.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm200/pvergeldt/Summer08189.jpg
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04-17-2010, 06:25 PM
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seat belt color question 1980
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I have a 1980 with oyster interior. The...
I have a 1980 with oyster interior. The seatbelts were original when I bought it - they were oyster color, not silver. I even bought original GM belts back in 2002 to replace the originals and they...
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03-24-2010, 09:40 PM
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Edelbrock Discount Code
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Worked for me, Thanks!
Worked for me, Thanks!
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03-11-2010, 12:56 AM
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2.5" dual exhaust 1980.... suggestions?
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I have the Flowtech ceramic coated headers. I...
I have the Flowtech ceramic coated headers. I got them from JCWhitney. http://www.jcwhitney.com/performance-long-tube-headers/p2006328.jcwx?skuId=348214
They have 15% off orders over $125 right...
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03-10-2010, 12:58 AM
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2.5" dual exhaust 1980.... suggestions?
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Corvette Central sells another kit minus the...
Corvette Central sells another kit minus the headers for $325 ...
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03-06-2010, 12:52 AM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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The only prior problem I had was that is seemed...
The only prior problem I had was that is seemed to shift too soft lately. It's the original transmission with about 85,000 miles on it. I put a ZZ4 crate motor in the car and now I wanted to...
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03-03-2010, 11:42 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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I hear you. I will keep bugging Transgo - and do...
I hear you. I will keep bugging Transgo - and do it nicely. I had a buddy who knows trannies help me with the rebuild and he recently moved and took his knowledge and books with him. So, I just...
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03-03-2010, 11:37 PM
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Should my ZZ4 have a starter brace???
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I have the same question. I replaced my L48 with...
I have the same question. I replaced my L48 with a ZZ4 and since the ZZ4 has the smaller flexplate I installed the newer style starter with the different nose piece that tilts it closer to the...
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03-03-2010, 01:29 AM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Talked to Transgo yesterday and they weren't any...
Talked to Transgo yesterday and they weren't any help. Basically told me to pull apart the valve body and look for a slipped gasket. Didn't sound like the guy knew much about the TH350C.
Wasn't...
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02-28-2010, 06:52 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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The Transgo shift kit came with different spacer...
The Transgo shift kit came with different spacer plates and gaskets. As a matter of fact I didn't use the gaskets in the rebuild kit - they were replaced by the shift kit gaskets.
One of the...
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02-28-2010, 01:01 AM
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Exhaust nightmare
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I have those Flowtech ceramic coated headers...
I have those Flowtech ceramic coated headers mentioned above on my 1980. They fit great, no clearance issues whatsoever. The right one was tough to get installed. Had to unbolt the right engine...
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02-27-2010, 11:04 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Yep, that's the plan. They are only open M-F and...
Yep, that's the plan. They are only open M-F and am too impatient. Wanted to see if anyone has any advice for me. Will definitely call them on Monday ,though.
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02-27-2010, 10:35 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Thanks for the link. I actually already have...
Thanks for the link. I actually already have that video. I followed it to a T when I installed the Transgo shift kit. I just watched it again to make sure I didn't miss anything.
I think the...
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02-27-2010, 10:14 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Found answer, need diagram of vavle body
Well, the tsunami turned out to be a non-event. Minor tide flucutations, but no major issues.
Based on what you guys said I did some more research. Went to Transgo's tech library and found the...
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02-27-2010, 03:16 PM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Thanks for the input guys. I was hoping to dig...
Thanks for the input guys. I was hoping to dig into it today, but am in Hawaii and we're having Tsunami warnings due to the earthquake in Chile
Will have to wait until next weekend.
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02-27-2010, 03:39 AM
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Engine surge only in reverse
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Engine surge only in reverse
Have a weird problem. 1980 Corvette, ZZ4 crate motor, stock TH350C transmisision. Just rebuilt the tranny, installed Trango shift kit and a high stall lockup torque converter.
When I first...
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C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2009, 08:53 PM
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draging doorlocks
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same problem
I have the exact same problem on my 1980. I think it's caused by old worn out door lock motors that have become stiff. Mine work just well enough to lock and unlock both my doors after I cleaned...
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01-09-2009, 10:43 PM
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flex plate on 73 with zz4 350 new engine.
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I agree. I just did this on my 80. The bolt...
I agree. I just did this on my 80. The bolt holes on the ZZ4 flexplate lined up with the holes on my torque converter so I kept the same flexplate. I had to buy a different starter. The starters...
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C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2008, 07:18 PM
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ZZ4 timing indicator ??
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The vibration damper has timing marks on it. ...
The vibration damper has timing marks on it. There is a little tab on the plastic timing cover with a notch in it. Just set the timing so the degree you want it set to lines up with the notch. You...
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12-01-2008, 05:47 PM
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Good Corvette Repair Shop in Las Vegas
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Yes, they paint, they do everything. Last time I...
Yes, they paint, they do everything. Last time I was there they were doing a 1980 Convertible conversion.
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11-29-2008, 08:03 PM
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Good Corvette Repair Shop in Las Vegas
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Try Tucker's GM Performance Center on Cameron a...
Try Tucker's GM Performance Center on Cameron a couple blocks South of Tropicana. It's been about 5 years since I've been there but they used to specialize in Corvettes. They're not cheap, but they...
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C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2008, 08:42 PM
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New guy exhaust question C3
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Thanks, guys. I have one more exhaust shop I...
Thanks, guys. I have one more exhaust shop I will try. If they won't do it, I'll be ordering a kit.
hugie82 - Did you get your kit from Corvette Central then? Do you still have the 80-81 kit or...
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