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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By 467-Ratman

You will find many posts on this topic, In...

You will find many posts on this topic, In general the aluminum unit works better in our cars, Griffin, BeCool and Dewitts all make really good radiators, I like my Be Cool unit but many forum...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2004, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By 467-Ratman

Thanks for the info about the choke, I will look...

Thanks for the info about the choke, I will look at it this weekend. Seems to make sense about the vacuum, because once you hit it the motor goes to 0 vacuum. In fourth on the highway the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By 467-Ratman

I will be looking for Lars, but anybody heard of...

I will be looking for Lars, but anybody heard of converting a Q-Jet to mechanical secondaries?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By 467-Ratman

Q-Jet help

Having problems with my secondaries opening on the Q-jet, have attempted to adjust the secondary doors by the screw adjuster(looser or tighter) and still not working right. When you hit the gas the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2004, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By 467-Ratman

It's amazing how the women in our lives just...

It's amazing how the women in our lives just don't get it when it comes to cars! I have a 36 Ford street rod, 71 vette and 02 Ford T-Bird. My wife thinks that I have too many toys and if I want...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By 467-Ratman

Brettmc, No the Holley is gone, sold it when I...

Brettmc, No the Holley is gone, sold it when I got the Q-Jet. The car that I am looking at is a 73 Trans Am with the SD455 motor.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2004, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By 467-Ratman

Selling my BB, need some help

Well sad to say but its time to sell the vette. Making way for another car and this one has to go. Any suggestions on where to sell and how would be much appreciated! I will miss my forum friends :(
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2004, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By 467-Ratman

Congrats to Markus!!

Just got in the mail my new Corvette Enthusiast mag for November and our very own Markus Strobl and his beautiful 71 red coupe are featured! Its a great article and his car looks fantastic, but we...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,950
Posted By 467-Ratman

Beautifull job on the car, one of kind! What...

Beautifull job on the car, one of kind! What type of exhaust pipes are those, oval shape? Also what is the driveshaft made of and how about those U joints, they would have to be bullit proof! ...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-11-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 287
Posted By 467-Ratman

JCWhitney sidepipes F/S

A set of JCWhitney sidepipes, chrome finish. They have a single 2.5inch pipe that connects to exhaust manifold, but look like the hookers. Did not work well on my modified Big block but would be fine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By 467-Ratman

Corvette Forum in this months Vette mag!

Just got my new Corvette Enthusiast magazine and they have a great article about our forum. Many pictures of member cars and how about Markus getting over 20mpg with his 454! Way to go guys! Check...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2004, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By 467-Ratman

Muffler advice on BB

My current setup on my BB has headers with 2 1/2 pipes back to a set of V-Force mufflers. I have been told they are like a Flowmaster 40 series. I love the sound but they are very loud. Has anyone...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2004, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By 467-Ratman

Q-jet secondaries adj.

I have tried using the instructions Lars has on adjusting my secondary wind up spring but still not right. I loosened it then re-tightened about 1/2 turn went for a test drive, bad hesitation before...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By 467-Ratman

2 1/2" pipes back to V-Force mufflers, very...

2 1/2" pipes back to V-Force mufflers, very similar to Flowmasters I guess. The car sounded like it was exhailing through a couple of straws!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By 467-Ratman

phxraptor, I would like to sell them but don't...

phxraptor, I would like to sell them but don't have the shipping box anymore. Will look into it tomorrow. My muffler shop made special flex pipe to fit my block hugger headers that also would fit a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By 467-Ratman

Side-pipes gone

Well it was tough to see them go but I took the JCWhitney pipes off this week. My BB was just not running very strong anymore with them and a trip to my friend with the chasis dyno proved what I was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By 467-Ratman

Re: Q-Jet adjusting secondaries (Larry B.)

Anybody have a close up picture for me so I know what to adjust? Thanks!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By 467-Ratman

Q-Jet adjusting secondaries

How do you adjust when the secondaries open on the Q-Jet? When I hit the gas at take off they open in first, then don't want to open in second, sometimes they open in third and they always open in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By 467-Ratman

Re: Big Block Radiator (fastpig)

My BeCool radiator fit right in place of my old small block radiator and its the biggest one they make. I am running Spal fans, works great.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-24-2004, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By 467-Ratman

Air gap intake on BB

Anybody using a Edelbrock air gap intake on their BB?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2004, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,263
Posted By 467-Ratman

Re: Does a larger spark plug gap=hotter? (lars)

Lars, as usual thank you for the very interesting info about the plug gaps. Very nice to know that bigger gaps are not going to produce more power...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,263
Posted By 467-Ratman

Re: Does a larger spark plug gap=hotter? (comp)

Dumb question, but does that make for a more complete combustion cycle?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2004, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,263
Posted By 467-Ratman

Does a larger spark plug gap=hotter?

Was wondering if a larger spark plug gap would increase the heat range of a plug. I have mine gaped at .040 now and my MSD instruction manual said to gap the plugs between .050 and .060. Will that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By 467-Ratman

Autolite 24 in my BB?

The guys at CarQuest told me to run Autolite 24 plugs in my BB, said it was a good heat range and had good overall performance. Also said the Champion I was using was too hot. I have a MSD system so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 748
Posted By 467-Ratman

Re: Another sidepipe question! (Matt69-ZO6)

Matt, Thanks for the tip on the Sweet thunder setup, for $350 plus making the pipes to the header that seems like a good price and I like the idea of the larger diameter. I am looking for strong...
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