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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By WayneLBurnham

'75 MastCyl Q: 1.125", deep/shallow hole?

FINALLY I raided the 401K for enough to fix the poor thing I wrecked last November! I just spent $1250 on a new Dewitt's setup, am trying to get ahold of ShowCarBodyParts again to order the tilt...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By WayneLBurnham

No insurance involved

It's a '75 (at least some of it still is) and I've worked on it for seven years and spent $140,000 on it, so there was never any consideration of any such insurance option of "totalling" if collision...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I might one day go to hydraboost

It's on the long list, but, I deleted the power steering long ago in favor of manual, and it's not a low-cost option anyhow. As the brakes on this thing, despite several complete replacements with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By WayneLBurnham

So I finally wrecked the poor abused thing....need 7" booster advice...

A couple of weeks ago, after seven years, a third million miles - at least 10% spent in the triple digits, with a max of just under 190, and a little matter of $140,000 spent so far, I finally manage...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Whatever's left from income tax return after the wreck is fixed...

I want the Carrera (QA-1's) up front to match the back, the Wilwood or Baer bolt on brakes, a couple of run flats to start that upgrade, a little interior work, and the cheapy non-adjust nitrous the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,301
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Mine's a 413...makes about 505/525...

I went with a big inch small block as a "temporary" motor for my Frankenvette, instead of taking a shot at the 13L monster mill that started the project (and even the selection of a C3 as the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-03-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,436
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I really DID burn out all four bulbs simultaneously....

FYI: the regular filament bulbs are the most sensitive electrical appliance to over voltage. My other bulbs are LED's, but the headlights don't like 19ish volts.

The wiring and switch are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,436
Posted By WayneLBurnham

OK - I'm stupid - where's the headlight breaker/fuse?

Hey,

So my malfunctional supervolt alternator is replaced now...so it blew the headlights before it died all the way...

...whee did they hide the headlight breaker on this thing? This is a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Sorry, no super good news, guy

The brake systems on C3's are simply put one of the design's weakest points. While being one of the earliest disc brake systems used, featuring four pistons from the beginning, they rely on an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 289
Posted By WayneLBurnham

RFI/Experiences: Electric Fuel Pump & Regulator Options

In my never ending quest to maintain a state of near bankruptcy on this thing, I am returning to upgrading the fuel system.

When I installed the new(est) engine in Nov, I finally switched to an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,658
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Tracdogg's doing one for me - mine has 20-30 deg play

I have gone all out on this silly thing too. I ditched the rag joint in favor of a Flaming River SS Ujoint - that helped. Having gotten tired of the leaks and (even) worse play I had earlier...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Thanks for the replies!

Sorry I was tied up on OT and working on the puppy and didn't get back until now. I checked something like the way GTR1999 mentioned when I got the new one about two years ago, IIRC. I was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Request Recommendations on steering boxes

Greetings!

So, the entire drivetrain is now new, and I'm (patiently) waiting for the rebuilt diff temps to drop more in these first few hundred miles and all the minor leaks (only some tranny, a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Ooops. So I guess Q="until it seems they might break"

is a wee bit on the high side?

:)

I just got through putting in the rebuilt Tom's Diff and that was my first experience with the beasties.

I was more worried the taper bushing thingies...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I was holding off until I had it installed...

Tom's 12 Bolt was the first high end upgrade I put on the now $135,000 7 year ? , quarter million mile beastie. Yeah, people like to lie about how cheap they build a project....I figure I might as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 948
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Well....there *IS* one weakness on the rear...

On many independent rear designs like the vette, there is no active lubrication/cooling system as with solid differentials and axles contained in tubes. The vette relies on grease to keep the wheel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I used the existing line - haven't run a return yet

I switched to electric for this engine, tired of watching significant fuel pressure drop offs and wanting one more engine friction/load gone from the engine itself. I also had one of Comp Cams all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I had some made locally

I blew up a halfshaft - just loosened bolts, nothing "heroic" - and, while having a stock halfshaft altered to fit the altered bolt patterns the Tom's Diff inner axle stub comes with in addition to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Just finished putting mine back I/S a week or so ago...

As with the rest of the engine pull in Jan and reinstall and getting all the changes over the last month, I took the hood off and replaced it alone without mechanical aids.

I have one of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By WayneLBurnham

I nearly burned a Blazer up from header wrap...

Yes, you do reduce the apparent engine bay temp a lot. The most dangerous thing about the stuff though is, even when cured with the doping/coatings you put on after the wrap is installed, the stuff...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Works on mine!

....now to mount the Holley Black E-Pump above it!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-28-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By WayneLBurnham

It's so easy I pulled and installed with no help - completely

alone this time - with a cheapy lift in a driveway - absolutely with the core support removed (gives you another 4-5" room vertically as well as the huge horizontal benefit - especially with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Wow! I also see you have a nice ujoint, like the FR one

and not those silly, weak, loose rag joints....

I will contact all of the sources mentioned. I like the looks of that jeep alteration, but will consider any system. The car now exceeds 1.0...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By WayneLBurnham

Steering Box Choices? Ratios? Recommendations?

Well, the steering column should be in tomorrow or the following day, and, thanks to my new friends in Austin who had it, the guys here who found them and Jim Shea with his excellent paper and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,013
Posted By WayneLBurnham

PM & Email sent - wish I had tuned in earlier! ...

PM & Email sent - wish I had tuned in earlier!

So how tough is it to fit those C2's up to a C3 Frankenvette?

/me stares at the email thingy....

....where's my reply....
..../me tests...
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