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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Bumpers

Bought mine thru ACI vette. 329pc. Cheapest I cud find. They kill you in shipping. Almost 500 after said and done. If you know someone with an account at eckler or any vette parts dealer they are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Im building a 75 and I see no reason that the pan...

Im building a 75 and I see no reason that the pan needs to be modified. But Im running a new rack and pinion so MAYBE if your keeping your stock steering gear I dont know.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 47,184
Posted By FASTFISHEL

In theory if you add 1" width to your rears you...

In theory if you add 1" width to your rears you also add 1" to your b/s to get the same fender to tire reveal. Stock wheels were 15x8 with 4" b/s all around so in theory if you went with a 8.5 wide...
Forum: C3 General
03-31-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,930
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I am about to order a set of 18" rallies from...

I am about to order a set of 18" rallies from Wheel Vintique. They now make from 15x8 up to 20x?. Can you answer me what the max back spacing I can run with stock trailing arms? 1975. It appears from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,093
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Im building a 75 vette with LQ9 originally had a...

Im building a 75 vette with LQ9 originally had a 4L80. Im using stock 400t. I dont know what the benefit to a 4L80 would be unless you were to pull a trailer on the highway ALOT with your car. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2011, 02:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,203
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I wire wheel all of mine then end up buying...

I wire wheel all of mine then end up buying something that comes with new hardware. But the most effective method I have found is clean them and use POR 15. If the bolt is still reusable POR makes...
Forum: C3 General
03-10-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I am 90% done with a 75 right now. I tried to...

I am 90% done with a 75 right now. I tried to convince my customer not to sink 40k into this car because resale will never get half that. Im not a fan of c3 vettes but 74-77 in my opinion are a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

With so many options out there its hard to know...

With so many options out there its hard to know what all works. Unfortunately with the flex plate you are using you will have to either speak to someone that has used that combination or has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

What flywheel are you using? Im using a 400 also,...

What flywheel are you using? Im using a 400 also, behind a LQ9 6.0. Do you have crank spacers for your flywheel. You can use a stock flywheel from an LQ9 that had a 4L80 bolted up it already has the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-05-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Mike the problem Im having is checking pattern...

Mike the problem Im having is checking pattern without it running. Pattern will change once it runs and lifters fill with oil. I am going to be pushing this engine a bit. Ive got an LQ9 6 liter with...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-04-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Thank you both I see where I was over thinking...

Thank you both I see where I was over thinking it. Im bad about being over analytical especially at the end of a build when Ive got 20 things going on all at once. Im going to go with a 7.425 and...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-03-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Please correct me if Im wrong I dont mind being...

Please correct me if Im wrong I dont mind being wrong just not at the expense of a customers engine
Forum: C5 Tech
01-03-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

In other words what I am trying to say is your...

In other words what I am trying to say is your taking up the slack thats lost by having smaller base circle but you are adding lift because lifter will not absorb an additional .025 when cam is at...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-03-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Your right to a degree but if you add ANYTHING to...

Your right to a degree but if you add ANYTHING to the equation before the rocker you have to multiply what ever is not absorbed by lifter by 1.7 because your adding .025 to the whole cam lobe not...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-03-2011, 02:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Has anyone got input on longevity of putting ls6...

Has anyone got input on longevity of putting ls6 cam in non ls6 motor? I know the base circle is smaller Ive heard of people using .025 longer push rods but that makes lift at valve.043 higher and...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-03-2011, 02:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,063
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I have a brand new 2003 ls6 cam for sale if there...

I have a brand new 2003 ls6 cam for sale if there is anyone interested in it I paid $350 plus shipping for it I will let it go for $300 total including shipping I found a comp I want to use
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,095
Posted By FASTFISHEL

If you find a wheel that you like you can talk to...

If you find a wheel that you like you can talk to the manufacturer and normally they can make a custom offset for you for around $75 per wheel, I have only spoken to a few companies but it shouldn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

SuprJames Trailing arms

SuprJames what trailing arms did you use to get those meats out back?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Got a question 4 suprjames. What trailing arms...

Got a question 4 suprjames. What trailing arms did you use with those meats you got out back?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 467,993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Palamesa, you prob haven't heard of me yet but I...

Palamesa, you prob haven't heard of me yet but I am also doing a LS swap in a 75. Starting with an LQ9 out of escalade changing to f body accessories, sanden a/c bracket and compressor, and LS6...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I also have a similar question. I am building a...

I also have a similar question. I am building a 75 I want a wider look and stance without going outside the fender wells and without going to an offset trailing arm. I am going to relocate the brake...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,473
Posted By FASTFISHEL

C3 profiling

I am building a 75 and found out the hard way they made a glass floor car early 75 and switched to a steel floor car somewhere during the production of the 75. Know what you got if your doing an...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-16-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By FASTFISHEL

Is this 75 a glass floor or a steel floor car? I...

Is this 75 a glass floor or a steel floor car? I need an early 75 glass floor car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,726
Posted By FASTFISHEL

birdcage

Yeah Toni my thoughts exactly. The quality of work that I normally put out people are going to see this build step by step and want to give me there money. This is an unexpected repair and we are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,726
Posted By FASTFISHEL

I do know to what extent this car has to be...

I do know to what extent this car has to be disassembled. I am not scared just a little worried that I am going to go over on time. I am not going to outsource this work because the shop that said...
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