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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,097
Posted By la80vette

Just did my set last weekend per Lars' papers....

Just did my set last weekend per Lars' papers. For me it was difficult getting the the bushings to come out. Popping the rivet heads off was easy but working the rivet out very difficult. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By la80vette

I had a mitsubishi that squealed every time I...

I had a mitsubishi that squealed every time I replaced a belt. I could only use factory belts and it would stop. I was told by a local mechanic that the angle of the V was cut different on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 12,309
Posted By la80vette

Glad you're doing better Lars. Haven't checked in...

Glad you're doing better Lars. Haven't checked in for a while. I terribly miss your post here. I've tried following you on the other forums but I dont like their format as much. On a side note, do be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,347
Posted By la80vette

I enjoyed reading this thread. It had a good...

I enjoyed reading this thread. It had a good topic, thoughtful questions and suggestions. All of the helpful points are still worth looking into. I'd be interested to see if their is improvement in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By la80vette

Sorry I can't answer your question. Although my...

Sorry I can't answer your question. Although my 80' hood raises on both sides by the winsheild a 1/4". The rest of the hood fits perfectly. no adjustments had ever been made.

Hope you get an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,120
Posted By la80vette

When I stated on the forum a few years back their...

When I stated on the forum a few years back their was a body removal checklist in the tech section. You can find them on ibfun.com
under tech section. Check for the body dolly plans also.

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By la80vette

Those look really nice and I bet they will work...

Those look really nice and I bet they will work great. My 80' had something similar on the original Y pipe but it was tack welded.

Nice job,
Stephen :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By la80vette

Confused. Where does the adjustment come into...

Confused. Where does the adjustment come into play? Are their special motor mounts? Does the chassis already have the offset? when I pulled my engine I didn't remember there being any play in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,923
Posted By la80vette

I don't know what that dohickey does but I think...

I don't know what that dohickey does but I think the compressor needs that support. It's a good bit of weight and the bar keeps it stable from vibration. If I remember correctly, the intake bolt that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,923
Posted By la80vette

I believe you have the A4. Their is a support bar...

I believe you have the A4. Their is a support bar from the top of the AC bracket, and the other end connects to the intake near the choke.

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,105
Posted By la80vette

Yes. Do forum search for Jim Shea, Traccdog2 and...

Yes. Do forum search for Jim Shea, Traccdog2 and GTR1999.

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By la80vette

Thanks for the link. I can now see the...

Thanks for the link. I can now see the differences between the L-48 and the L-82. Pretty substaintial.

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,543
Posted By la80vette

olescarb.com/

olescarb.com/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-15-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,807
Posted By la80vette

It depends on the year. The OEM shield are for...

It depends on the year. The OEM shield are for the cats, footboard area and some under the differential.

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By la80vette

:lurk:

:lurk:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By la80vette

EGR compatible heads?

I was interested in replacing my 80' smog heads for Dart 165's for better flow but I'm not sure if they will work with my stock intake and EGR setup. The car is stock and I'm keeping emmisions...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-22-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,302
Posted By la80vette

very nice job. How long are you into your...

very nice job. How long are you into your project.
Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By la80vette

If I'm not mistaken, Classic auto air does...

If I'm not mistaken, Classic auto air does restoration of compressors and other parts as well. Maybe they can fix your existing control unit.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By la80vette

Don't say you're gonna break the body mount...

Don't say you're gonna break the body mount bolts. If you break, them you'll say you shoudn't have said that. Instead start spraying them now with penetrating fluid. By the time you get everything on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By la80vette

check out duntovmotors.com. There is and...

check out duntovmotors.com. There is and excellent article on this subject. Go to articles and tips and then click on caliper school. There is also an artical on caliper seals and why GM designed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,509
Posted By la80vette

Had a similar problem with my mitsubishi. It...

Had a similar problem with my mitsubishi. It matters not the quality of the belt, but if the V sits in the pulley correctly. The only belt that I could use without sqeaking was factory mitsubishi...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-15-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,105
Posted By la80vette

you're stock aluminum intake is a dual plane,...

you're stock aluminum intake is a dual plane, very nice flowing intake.
Maybe better than the 2101. Same as the L-82. It was put on the 80' L-48 to reduce weight.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,105
Posted By la80vette

You already have the aluminum intake if that's an...

You already have the aluminum intake if that's an 80'.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By la80vette

Is it possible that the roller cams enable this...

Is it possible that the roller cams enable this behavior?

Stephen
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By la80vette

Thoughts on engine build.

As I consider the many options for my engine, I Know one thing for sure, is that I want smooth idle And a quiet car, at least when its standing still. Which brings me to my question.
How is it...
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