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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

We built that engine very carefully to spec and...

We built that engine very carefully to spec and it was broken down again by a shop that specialized in high performance and racing cars. We all scratched our heads. We're sure heat is the culprit but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Whether the ethanol did, or didn't effect octane...

Whether the ethanol did, or didn't effect octane was really trumped by the vapor lock issue with the fuel. The ethanol was just gas rolling into the carb instead of liquid to be mixed into a gas. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

I've heard mention the mix, we just went straight...

I've heard mention the mix, we just went straight to AV and quit with what worked. It might have helped but just the same, I'm shuttling five gallon cans of fuel from forty miles away and that 4:11...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Yep, had it. That engine can get hot and any...

Yep, had it. That engine can get hot and any ethanol is going to vaporize. Percentage they put in now is enough to turn to vapor and give a poor mix...of poor gas.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

I wonder if that thick gasket was a big...

I wonder if that thick gasket was a big difference. We went through that carb, rebuilding twice to spec and were very careful. Didn't think about that vac can. This has the original Holly, I bought...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Had a lengthy discussion with a friend over that...

Had a lengthy discussion with a friend over that engine. He thought metro ethanol guess would work (never had a high compression engine). I had some really good race engine mechanics with extensive...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Don't remember, sold the car a few years ago....

Don't remember, sold the car a few years ago. Fuel seemed to be the cure.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

The aviation fuel was recommended by a race shop...

The aviation fuel was recommended by a race shop (their eleven dollar a gallon race fuel worked but, you know the rest of that story). Drained off the last of the tank and dropped in a five gallon...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Didn't try any combos of fuel, the straight stuff...

Didn't try any combos of fuel, the straight stuff worked well plus, in major metro areas you can only get the government regulated formulas so, you know it would be a disappointment. I see that today...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Oh ya, top dollar on everything and picky to...

Oh ya, top dollar on everything and picky to boot, exactly like it came from the factory.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Getting no ethanol gas is impossible in the metro...

Getting no ethanol gas is impossible in the metro area, don't even know where to get it outside the metro area if it is even available. When we set the engine to factory specs, and used aviation fuel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,396
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Todays unleaded gas just won't work in 70 LT1 high compression engine

Settle a small argument, please.

Ok, here's a problem we had when I restored my 70 LT1; engine rebuilt to specs, engine parts and everything but, we could not get the thing to run on todays gas....
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-11-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By WayneB_LT1

SOLD! Thanks

SOLD!
Thanks
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-05-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By WayneB_LT1

ttt

ttt
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-11-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Those are like hens teeth to find and very...

Those are like hens teeth to find and very expensive. Might want to stick with after market.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-08-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By WayneB_LT1

1971 Rear pop out window

OK, this is the absolute last Corvette part I have left from clearing out from my restoration on my last (and final) Vette:

Rear pop out window from a 1971 Corvette Coupe, original window not a...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-26-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Well guys and gals, I just recieved a wire for a...

Well guys and gals, I just recieved a wire for a deposit on the car and shipping arrangements are being made to send it to its new home in New York. So, unless something weird happens, the car is...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-23-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

OK gals and guys, I posted a ten minute video of...

OK gals and guys, I posted a ten minute video of the car running on its website:
www.1970lt1restoration.com
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-20-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

I didn't takei it as a knock at all. The second...

I didn't takei it as a knock at all. The second owner had the car 22 years and had taken the original heads and shift linkage out, he kept that in boxes in his garage and they went back on the car...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-19-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

I've had folks ask about manuals and papers with...

I've had folks ask about manuals and papers with the car so I put more info up on the web site and a few more pics from the restoration process. http://www.1970lt1restoration.com and if you want to...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-17-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

OK guys and gals, I've had a few questions about...

OK guys and gals, I've had a few questions about the insides of the engine on this car. I took a high res picture of the rockers with the covers off and the Cam Spec card over to Barnett Performance...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-11-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Yes the car is still for sale. I was up at the...

Yes the car is still for sale. I was up at the lake for the holiday week and ATT doesn't pick up there so I'm getting back to all the emails and PM's. I don't jump on the forum often anymore so Email...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
09-02-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,867
Posted By WayneB_LT1

1970 LT-1 for sale

I'm putting up my restored 1970 LT-1 coupe for sale. I purchased the car about ten years ago and it has been a project car on and off since and the only driving has been to a shop and back or around...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
11-16-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,763
Posted By WayneB_LT1

I've watched a lot of threads on the more rare...

I've watched a lot of threads on the more rare Corvettes and think it's just sad that the bulk of the posts a seller has to reply to are from people telling him how it won't sell for a price, or...
Forum: C3 General
04-29-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 33,472
Posted By WayneB_LT1

Another drain source is the wiper overide knob...

Another drain source is the wiper overide knob (the middle black knob under the steering column). If you've used it to change your wiper blades and didn't turn it back you'll get a drain.
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