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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
Yesterday, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By cottoneg

It is a good bit of work. Plus, I'm not sure if...

It is a good bit of work. Plus, I'm not sure if most of you have lifts. Doing it on your back isn't fun. I often do my own work for one reason; I take more care of details than a shop. 4-vettes...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 366
Posted By cottoneg

By any chance do you have an MSD ignition. Mine...

By any chance do you have an MSD ignition. Mine did the same thing. Now I know why racers run 2 units.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 526
Posted By cottoneg

I have to agree. I tried all 3 Hooker muffler...

I have to agree. I tried all 3 Hooker muffler inserts. The restrictive ones just killed the HP. The next one, like glass packs still had a noticeable loss of HP but not too bad. The Max Flow were...
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,237
Posted By cottoneg

Great post. I have extra parts and never knew...

Great post. I have extra parts and never knew what was a fair price to charge.
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By cottoneg

WOW! Their Price $769.99?? I paid $650 per...

WOW! Their Price $769.99??

I paid $650 per tire for Michelin PS2 335/35X17 and thought that was a lot.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 844
Posted By cottoneg

I spoke to a Summit Technical specialist for the...

I spoke to a Summit Technical specialist for the same reason. He recommended Patriot Seal-4-Good Header Gaskets 66012. Are they the best? I have no idea.

Looks like this will be any oil thread...
Forum: C3 General
04-03-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By cottoneg

Learn something every day. Who would have...

Learn something every day. Who would have guessed that?
Forum: C3 General
04-03-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By cottoneg

Is that part of a repair from a previous accident?

Is that part of a repair from a previous accident?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By cottoneg

It is not always the fact somebody spent more on...

It is not always the fact somebody spent more on valve covers. Sometimes it is a necessity. I went from the stock heads with the stock aluminum finned valve covers that I loved. When I went to AFR...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By cottoneg

I have done it 3 times. At 70 years old, next...

I have done it 3 times. At 70 years old, next time it will pay someone else to do it.

I think they sell (rent) an engine hoist that tilts. So you start with the engine and transmission at a 45...
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By cottoneg

There may be a Corvette club down there who can...

There may be a Corvette club down there who can help.

Otherwise, you may want to consider hiring a Chevrolet dealer to look at the car for you. Look up dealers in the area. Find what they charge...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 643
Posted By cottoneg

It might be a matter of detergent. I think...

It might be a matter of detergent.

I think Valvoline VR1 is their racing oil. As a rule, racing oil is not recommended for street use. It is meant for race engines with high loads and to be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 341
Posted By cottoneg

I have had the Daytona Suspension and F41...

I have had the Daytona Suspension and F41 suspension.

I went to the 1 1/8" sway bar. For my driving, it was not a good fit. I felt the car understeered more than I liked.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 806
Posted By cottoneg

You guys are making a good point. BLEED your...

You guys are making a good point. BLEED your brakes.

If you have not bled your brakes in let’s say 3 years, you need to. Brake fluid absorbs moisture. The water in the system is not good. As...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By cottoneg

Check with Gale at Gee's Auto Sales. ...

Check with Gale at Gee's Auto Sales. 570-376-3421.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By cottoneg

Good advice! Set your D height / Z height.The...

Good advice! Set your D height / Z height.The only other advice I can give is that air under the car as you describe can cause lift. The solution may be an air dam. Spoilers and vents in the...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 407
Posted By cottoneg

Are there places that would rebuild them?

Are there places that would rebuild them?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By cottoneg

If you want a genuine factory 15x8 corvette rim...

If you want a genuine factory 15x8 corvette rim and don't mind making one phone call, try Gee's Auto sales. An excellent source for Corvette parts.

I spoke to Gale who is great to work with. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By cottoneg

I have the Motive Products Power Brake Bleeder. ...

I have the Motive Products Power Brake Bleeder. I like the looks of that better.
Anyone use both? Preference?
Forum: C3 General
03-09-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,294
Posted By cottoneg

I agree with this and what others have stated. ...

I agree with this and what others have stated.

One is quiet. But to be quiet, it is VERY restrictive.

The next one (like a glass pack) is more free flow and allows more noise.

The next one...
Forum: Transactions Feedback
03-09-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By cottoneg

A number of vendors have been purchased and gone...

A number of vendors have been purchased and gone down hill regarding service. My advice is to check Transaction Feedback before using a vendor to purchase parts.

Transactions Feedback -...
Forum: C3 General
03-07-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,017
Posted By cottoneg

My friend Tony had a 1969 Corvette. He asked if...

My friend Tony had a 1969 Corvette. He asked if I wanted to drive it. I said yes.

We were going down the road and approaching a corner. Tony said “Don’t slow down, just turn the wheel”. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-07-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 724
Posted By cottoneg

This is super interesting. Do you happen to have...

This is super interesting. Do you happen to have the reference to this? I would love to read it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 429
Posted By cottoneg

I have tried many different plugs. Champion (the...

I have tried many different plugs. Champion (the worst), Accel Yellow jackets, the Bosch 4 electrode plugs, AC Delco (second best), and NGK (Best).

One thing I noticed was after I tracked the car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 781
Posted By cottoneg

When you say this, to you mean the steering is...

When you say this, to you mean the steering is too quick?

When someone says the car "oversteers", especially on a track that could mean the tail comes loose and comes around on you.
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