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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-30-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By dduenkel

here are some pictures... ...

here are some pictures...
http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y327/dduenkel/1971%20Corvette/DSC_2877____HDR.jpg...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-29-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By dduenkel

1971 Convertible with ZZ454, TKO 600 and Hardtop FS

This car has almost everything new.
- ZZ454 GM Performance Chrome engine
- American Powertrain TKO-600 5 Speed Transmission
- VBP Performance Plus suspension front and rear
- American Muscle...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,028
Posted By dduenkel

I put in a ZZ454 with a TKO 600 5 Speed. It was...

I put in a ZZ454 with a TKO 600 5 Speed. It was the best decision I have made on this car, it is super fast and love it.:rock:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By dduenkel

I have used Elmwood Auto Care in Sterling, they...

I have used Elmwood Auto Care in Sterling, they dont specialize in Corvettes... but they put a ZZ4 into my 75 and just finished up a ZZ454 with a TKO 600, hydraulic clutch, etc in my 71. They even...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By dduenkel

Yes it does, they just re-designed the Sharkbar...

Yes it does, they just re-designed the Sharkbar so the seats will go father back. This is the first one that is chrome so I put it in last weekend and if you go to their website there are a whole...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By dduenkel

Punisher... I just finished up a ZZ454/TKO 600...

Punisher... I just finished up a ZZ454/TKO 600 swap and this really stiffens up the car, it doesn't rattle at all when you hit a bump plus i like the looks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By dduenkel

New Sharkbar 3!

I just installed the new Sharkbar 3 design in my '71 convertible and it looks awesome! Thought I would post some pictures...

Dan
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,914
Posted By dduenkel

I just put this pan from Summit...

I just put this pan from Summit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-20413/

It fit nicely, I have headers and the oil filter is no problem to replace. Just make sure you get a dip stick that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,069
Posted By dduenkel

Thanks for the picture Ironcross... what type of...

Thanks for the picture Ironcross... what type of air cleaner do you have on the car? Dont see it in the pictures. Do you have a drop breather like everyone is talking about?

Thanks everyone...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,069
Posted By dduenkel

ZZ454 Hood Clearance Issues

I just finished putting in my ZZ454 engine with a TKO 600 transmission and I have a clearance issue with the hood. It is a 1971 convertible and it has the Hi Rise hood on it. It wont fit over the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Neal... It is a March Performance Kit, it all...

Neal... It is a March Performance Kit, it all came together and I got it from Summit Racing. The pictures dont do it justice, it looks awesome and no modifications are needed, except for extending...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Well I didnt get it on the road, its definitely...

Well I didnt get it on the road, its definitely much easier to pull things apart then put them back together. Here are some pictures with the status....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Yes that is a vbp rack-attack it is great! Hope...

Yes that is a vbp rack-attack it is great! Hope to get this on the road this weekend and I can't wait to drive it!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

The engine is almost ready to go in, should...

The engine is almost ready to go in, should hopefully have it running this weekend.

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y327/dduenkel/1971%20Corvette%20Engine/ChromeEngine.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Well I got the engine and transmission out...

Well I got the engine and transmission out yesterday.
http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y327/dduenkel/1971%20Corvette%20Engine/IMG_0061.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Here is where I got the engine... ...

Here is where I got the engine...

http://paceperformance.com/i-5146255-gmp-12498777-3-gm-zz454-454cid-440hp-fully-assembled-crate-engine-with-polished-finish.html
I decided against fuel injection...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

Yes I have a hi rise hood so they will fit under...

Yes I have a hi rise hood so they will fit under it. If it was not the hi rise hood this setup wouldn't work. It is a Holley 770 Carb that came with the engine. This crate engine was an entire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By dduenkel

New 454 engine swap

Well I pulled the trigger on a new ZZ454 engine and a TKO 600, I thought I would show my new engine and the process as it goes in. I hope to have it all complete by Thanksgiving! It is going into a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By dduenkel

I used the interior dye on my steering column and...

I used the interior dye on my steering column and it worked great and its been around 2 years and no sign of chipping... When I called them they said you could use it on metal.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-29-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,916
Posted By dduenkel

Actually I have 3.70 and I just ordered the...

Actually I have 3.70 and I just ordered the TKO-600 and McJack headers... I am sure it will be fast!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,916
Posted By dduenkel

I just bought a brand new, fully dressed ZZ454...

I just bought a brand new, fully dressed ZZ454 and it was around $7800... add headers and an exhaust put another $1000. Cant wait to get it on the road, should be around Thanksgiving...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-09-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By dduenkel

I have one I pulled out of my 75... Let me know...

I have one I pulled out of my 75... Let me know if you are interested.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By dduenkel

No... I just put custom gauges in the car and...

No... I just put custom gauges in the car and they each have a ground wire... the bezel is not grounded like when there are stock gauges in the car. So running a ground wire to the screw where the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By dduenkel

Roger... Thanks for the info, everything else in...

Roger... Thanks for the info, everything else in the cluster is grounded and working so I assumed (that is my problem right there) that the switch would be grounded too. Well I ran a wire like you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By dduenkel

Yes made sure of that...

Yes made sure of that...
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