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Forum: C3 General
07-25-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,364
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Oh, yea. :iagree: Looks like a nice, clean ride....

Oh, yea. :iagree: Looks like a nice, clean ride. Wish mine had been as good when I started!:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,168
Posted By QuicheLorraine

You are mistaking a dyno HORSEPOWER RUN with Dyno...

You are mistaking a dyno HORSEPOWER RUN with Dyno tuning. They are completely different.

A horsepower run is just a single run-up to the redline, measuring the RWHP. Dyno Tuning on the other...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,935
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Take off the inspection cover & see if a weight...

Take off the inspection cover & see if a weight has come loose off the flywheel or clutch. Also, check the harmonic balancer for slippage.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Hedman part number 68301 here.

Hedman part number 68301 here.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,719
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Hmm Avon tires? Let us know when you have 25K...

Hmm Avon tires? Let us know when you have 25K miles on them if you think they were still a good deal. :eek:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Why? They are unsafe to drive on. :ack:

Why? They are unsafe to drive on. :ack:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,336
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Hmmm a few things come to mind here. After well...

Hmmm a few things come to mind here. After well over a decade in storage, it's going to be needing to be freshened up anyway. Seals will leak and the fluids need changed too. No idea of course...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-22-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,913
Posted By QuicheLorraine

I have only about 500 miles on my AFR 195's but...

I have only about 500 miles on my AFR 195's but no leaks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2009, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Use the thick 5/16" Fel Pro gaskets and you'll...

Use the thick 5/16" Fel Pro gaskets and you'll clear just fine.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Is there a dyno tuner around you? Have that carb...

Is there a dyno tuner around you? Have that carb set up on the dyno.

But first, find out why you need to back out those idle settings to make it run. Do you have the right carb gasket on it? ...
Forum: C3 General
06-12-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,017
Posted By QuicheLorraine

I have, all my life. Even when I worked as a...

I have, all my life. Even when I worked as a mechanic I still maintained all my cars myself.

I now have four vehicles and I'm always working on something!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,755
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Same only with the .045" gap

Same only with the .045" gap
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Front sway bar. Is it unhooked?

Front sway bar. Is it unhooked?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Thanks Ganey - I'll see what happens. Did you...

Thanks Ganey - I'll see what happens. Did you radius it so it is round in the middle?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Got my red-top Optima. How'd you mount yours?

And it came with a new hold-down. This piece of plastic is shaped to go around the big round, middle cell. Problem is that the battery isn't a perfect fit for this setup in the C3.

The boss...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-29-2009, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,054
Posted By QuicheLorraine

waste of money

Don't buy anything made by Spectre. Cheap Azzed Chinese stuff.:smash:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Posted By QuicheLorraine

That's a good Q and I cannot answer it directly...

That's a good Q and I cannot answer it directly unfortunately ...

These things are readily available though, and if you can get the old one out you will have no problems. At first glance your...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-20-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Good luck & don't forget the pictures!~

Good luck & don't forget the pictures!~
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By QuicheLorraine

This description sounds like an ignition problem?

This description sounds like an ignition problem?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By QuicheLorraine

When I first put the stroker in my '76, I had...

When I first put the stroker in my '76, I had just rebuilt the trans about six months before. So I popped the motor in, and wow I've never been so disappointed! The thing just would NOT launch. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,810
Posted By QuicheLorraine

:lurk: Now that's a good Q :lurk:

:lurk: Now that's a good Q :lurk:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2009, 11:05 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,524
Posted By QuicheLorraine

If it never went over 160 with the 180 thermostat...

If it never went over 160 with the 180 thermostat in it, then the thermostat was bad. Or your gauge is not right.

Your engine needs to be above 160*F and should be in the 180-195 range at all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,580
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Using the adjustment procedure in the post right...

Using the adjustment procedure in the post right above yours, the noise went down to a very tolerable level. I drove it about 50 miles or so last week but have been out of town ever since.

I'm...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Also check for a busted motor mount or trans...

Also check for a busted motor mount or trans mount.
Forum: C3 General
04-28-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 610
Posted By QuicheLorraine

Correct. 255/60 is the right size. My car is...

Correct. 255/60 is the right size. My car is lowered well over an inch, and I still have no problem with them rubbing.
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