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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-02-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By mardyn

Turbo 400 transmission yoke & Air cleaner ring with seal

Changed over to a 700R4 and had to get a different output yoke for my transmission.

Have a good (used) yoke from my '73 C3 with 400 Turbo for sale.

Price $65.00 plus shipping.

Also have the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 807
Posted By mardyn

Are you testing continuity to ground through the...

Are you testing continuity to ground through the sender circuit with engine running?
Since the sender is simply a variable resistor, ohm reading should fluctuate with rpm.

The mystery...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 807
Posted By mardyn

Sounds like the sending unit is for a light...

Sounds like the sending unit is for a light rather than a gauge. Get your ohm meter out and check the output signal from the sender.

Good luck
mardyn
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-01-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By mardyn

Yeah, that's the asking price... I would hope to...

Yeah, that's the asking price... I would hope to negotiate it down some. Already easily in C5 territory and for only a few more $$ could probably get a C6.

Thats part of the fun about shopping...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-01-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By mardyn

I like the WS6 version too but the Firehawk is...

I like the WS6 version too but the Firehawk is the same basic car that's been toned down slightly... less aggressive hood/scoop and smaller rear spoiler.

Price will be low 20s I'm guessing.
...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-01-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By mardyn

Pontiac Firehawk-Trans Am?

Kinda sniffing around a 2002 Firehawk that's for sale... LS1/with 6 spd seems like would be a fun driver.

Car is pretty clean, but has 80K on the clock. currently owned by an enthusiast and has...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-29-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 244
Posted By mardyn

C3 Radiator... for free. Anybody need it?

The radiator from my 1973 Corvette, sbc/auto/air with slight damage where I twisted out the drain plug boss from the side tank.
Car ran cool with it even though some damage to the fins on the back...
Forum: C3 General
01-16-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 72,332
Posted By mardyn

Great thread... very interesting opinions/facts...

Great thread... very interesting opinions/facts and amazing amount of details emerging after 50 years.

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,118
Posted By mardyn

Used some rebuilt calipers from Oreilys on my...

Used some rebuilt calipers from Oreilys on my '73.... worked fine and were reasonably priced.

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By mardyn

I've got the tank from my '73 that I'd like to...

I've got the tank from my '73 that I'd like to sell...

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-07-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By mardyn

My 700R4 felt like it shifted again when the...

My 700R4 felt like it shifted again when the converter locked up.... I kinda' liked it that way.
Felt like I had a 5 speed auto transmission.

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-07-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,031
Posted By mardyn

I used a 700R4 in my car with a lock up style...

I used a 700R4 in my car with a lock up style converter...
it worked great and was a vast improvement over the stock 400 turbo.
mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By mardyn

I had to replace the actual gear on mine... ...

I had to replace the actual gear on mine...

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By mardyn

A difficult task for sure... there are several...

A difficult task for sure... there are several other members that have posted about the process so I would advise to read through threads before beginning.

My '73 kicked my butt several times over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,448
Posted By mardyn

My center cross member is bent all to Hell...

My center cross member is bent all to Hell also...

I purchased one of those fixtures to straighten it out but apparently have to remove the LCAs to insert
the tool... I'll probably get around to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,432
Posted By mardyn

The addition of the C4 style blower wheel/motor...

The addition of the C4 style blower wheel/motor is a lot of trouble for very little gain in air volume...

As mentioned above, adding some heat shielding to the evap case would probably help as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,432
Posted By mardyn

Subscribing... My conversion to R134 while...

Subscribing...

My conversion to R134 while retaining the OEM condenser works OK but not great... about 54 degree air is the best I can get.

An updated 134 style condenser is my next move......
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
08-08-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By mardyn

I'll be listing my '73 for sale soon... good...

I'll be listing my '73 for sale soon... good condition over all, painted a few years ago, rebuilt 350, 700R4, A/C, PW, Tilt & telescopic with very nice interior.
Not perfect but a pretty decent...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,932
Posted By mardyn

If I can ever get back around to my C3, I'm...

If I can ever get back around to my C3, I'm gonna' try a stick of that hardware store pipe insulation as referenced above... anything to help block some of that heat
coming through the tunnel has to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-28-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,865
Posted By mardyn

Another vote for a well tuned Qjet here... ...

Another vote for a well tuned Qjet here...

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 289
Posted By mardyn

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R & P Conversion on '69 Mustang

I did a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,425
Posted By mardyn

Great topic with lots of good/interesting info......

Great topic with lots of good/interesting info... I've really enjoyed following along on both threads for the past few weeks.

Thanks for taking the time to put it all together for us.

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,936
Posted By mardyn

I removed the top two leaves on mine as well......

I removed the top two leaves on mine as well... dropped it about the thickness of the leaves removed or slightly more.

mardyn
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,817
Posted By mardyn

newer engines run at tighter clearances than...

newer engines run at tighter clearances than we're generally accustomed to all the time...

switch over to 05W-20 oil and run it for a while and see what happens
or take it back apart and try...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,107
Posted By mardyn

My '73 has two positions for the cable to attach...

My '73 has two positions for the cable to attach to the pedal arm... an upper and lower socket. With the cable in the wrong position,
it lacks enough travel to open the throttle lever completely.
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