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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2024, 02:07 AM
Replies: 167
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Posted By aaroncorvette

Thanks man. She’s pretty badass💪

Thanks man. She’s pretty badass💪
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

She started first time👍. No issues. As...

She started first time👍.
No issues.

As I’ve done so much work on the car I thought I’d take it to a mechanic with a lift and get him to bleed the brakes again, and adjust the handbrake. I do get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-03-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I got this from ET wheels. Does anyone know...

I got this from ET wheels.

Does anyone know the circled dimension? Ie the distance a stock c3 front caliper sits away from the hub?

It’ll save me measuring it.

thanks
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-29-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I got down to the vette with my workmate and we...

I got down to the vette with my workmate and we got the other head and header on.
another day or so should finish it.

My wife just got a new car (2020 Qashqui), she’s well chuffed after driving...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I’ve got lots of spare bolts. The 12 point ones...

I’ve got lots of spare bolts. The 12 point ones were difficult to access with the old headers. Hooker has modified the outlets and squared them off now. I guess they finally realised it was a pain...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

It’s been pretty cold here. Anyhow Dad and I got...

It’s been pretty cold here. Anyhow Dad and I got down to the storage today.

We had a tidy up. Then got the head and exhaust on the pass side.
We’ve got the other side jacked up and ready to go....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Yes mate. Stuffs pretty cheap here in Northern...

Yes mate. Stuffs pretty cheap here in Northern Ireland.
I’m going to give the welder £50 as he did a nice job.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

A local guy welded in the lambda bosses today. ...

A local guy welded in the lambda bosses today.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I always thought US fuel was crappier than ours....

I always thought US fuel was crappier than ours. Perhaps it is? I didn’t know that they’re two different ratings. Thanks for informing me.
I’m in Northern Ireland. 97 is about as good as it gets. In...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Side pipes at the soda blasters. they’re going...

Side pipes at the soda blasters.
they’re going to strip them and spray with vht.

lambda sensor bosses ordered. I forgot about those. Will get them welded in the headers next week.

I decided...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 05:03 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Good info. I don’t trust that 7.3 either. I...

Good info.

I don’t trust that 7.3 either. I know I’m kinda at the limit but I’ve had a 350 with way higher dynamic compression and it didn’t pink on 95.
We have 97 at the pump here.

Mmmm...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 04:59 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Hi mate. here’s the numbers. I’m in two...

Hi mate.

here’s the numbers.

I’m in two minds as whether to go with 11-1 CR. I need to order gaskets asap though.

I can use 97 super unleaded and a bit of octane booster if necessary.

Any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

This is the trans you need Ross. It’s work great...

This is the trans you need Ross. It’s work great with your 3.08 gears. 😉
same as what I have but I’ll be going from 3.55 to 3.36.

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2024, 03:59 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I’m the same. I haven’t heard of dynamic CR until...

I’m the same. I haven’t heard of dynamic CR until a few years ago. I knew big cans bleed off compression hence needing to increase compression but that was about it.

I’ve since learnt that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

So Dad and I are back at the storage. I...

So Dad and I are back at the storage.

I measured the deck height at 0.025”.

That gives me 10.3-1 static compression with the 0.041 1003 Felpro gaskets that are currently on there.

The 0.015...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Spot on. Good info. I think I’ve nailed the...

Spot on. Good info.

I think I’ve nailed the problem with Tremec’s sales pitch.

They are advertising their trans on mainly street guys. But their tech info is aimed at racers.

95% of these...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

I have a TKO 600RR. Same ratios as the equivalent...

I have a TKO 600RR. Same ratios as the equivalent TKX.
2.87 1st, .82 fifth.
I got the 3.05 number as the distance between 1st and 5th,

ie the M21 is 2.2
(2.2 1st, 1-1 4th ).

Perhaps not the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Long overdue sort out😳🙄🥲 ...

Long overdue sort out😳🙄🥲
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/e36d2158_0478_4e19_9c63_724704b522a0_f865fc78452c0d73cdacd6d0d6edc5c82c3c9f54.jpeg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Most people don’t have 489 cubes to play with...

Most people don’t have 489 cubes to play with Ross. You’re an Alpha engine guy😀.
You could probably drive around in 3rd all day and not miss any other gears😀.

For us mortals my combo works a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2024, 04:37 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Nothing is sacrificed with my setup. The RR...

Nothing is sacrificed with my setup.
The RR isn’t really a close ratio trans compared to a real close ratio trans such as an M21. An M21 is useless for the street. Great for the track to keep each...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2024, 05:06 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Interesting info guys. I think people...

Interesting info guys.


I think people worry too much about rpm this and that.

What really happens when you’re driving is you want the gears to fit with the engine.

1st gear long enough...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Nice chart 💪👍

Nice chart 💪👍
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

In the real world most people have a 6k redline....

In the real world most people have a 6k redline. This limits how much you can accelerate in each gear. You know all this anyway.
On the street the vette is geared lovely. Coming into bends it has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2024, 04:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/d3f70b87_1ebc_4647_8a1c_61557460b182_0559f7cacff549bbf62edc10be2a267ae2e5f51c.jpeg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,257
Posted By aaroncorvette

Heads rebuilt. Next job is to get sidepipes...

Heads rebuilt.

Next job is to get sidepipes off and disasssemble....
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