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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

GM Archives does have the info

GM Archives does have the info
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,712
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

You might email or call GM with the VIN. They...

You might email or call GM with the VIN. They could tell you. There should be a metal tag. Also depends on the year. The tag may be gone. I have a 78 which should have had a tag, mine is gone
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,712
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

By gear ratio I assume you mean rear end. There...

By gear ratio I assume you mean rear end. There should be a tag there with the correct ratio numbers. You won't find it in the Vin
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

I just got off of the phone with Valvoline. The...

I just got off of the phone with Valvoline. The oil technicians there go by independent tests and tests of their own. The formulas for oil changed in 2004. Your oil sticky is outdated and not true as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

thanks Gene

thanks Gene
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

http://www.jobbersworld.com/December%2011,%202008....

http://www.jobbersworld.com/December%2011,%202008.htm
You apparently don't understand what you read or you aren't reading at all.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

you will get a lot of opinions here. Oil sticky...

you will get a lot of opinions here. Oil sticky is not 100% correct. I sugest doing your own study. Mobil1 is only reccomended for new cars. They due have the new formula 15w50 for classic cars....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Your manual strongly suggests using no ...

Your manual strongly suggests using no additives. Tighten the bolts
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Independent studies prove Valvoline SynPower has...

Independent studies prove Valvoline SynPower has 4 times greater wear protection than Mobil1. Don't remember where I read this. According to Independent studies all Valvoline higher viscosity oils...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Not valvoline and not GM. So they win thnaks

Not valvoline and not GM. So they win
thnaks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Vehicle must be registered before 75.000 miles....

Vehicle must be registered before 75.000 miles. I apologize though you are right about the year being 1991. However if you use the Valvoline guide going back to 1980 the oil recomendation is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

I can see where Mobil 1 15w50 might have slight...

I can see where Mobil 1 15w50 might have slight advantage
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

semi synthetic ????????????

semi synthetic ????????????
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Not true engine guarantee is from 1980 my friend....

Not true engine guarantee is from 1980 my friend. Why we worried about a minimal 2%. When the rest of the protection supersceeds
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performanc...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2484100-list-of-flat-tappet-oils.html
consistent with oil sticky and warranty again 300,000 mile of all moving parts.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Syn Power 25.00 5 quarts. No brainer no...

Syn Power 25.00 5 quarts. No brainer no discussion
royal purple or no other oil offers 300000 engine guarantee on all moving parts of any and all auto engines. case closed
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Not, Syn Power has minimum of800 zddp. 10w30...

Not, Syn Power has minimum of800 zddp. 10w30 10w40 Is higher. You need to read the whole article. Sun Power has 300,ooo mile guarantee for 1980 cars and newer. That would coner the L82. My car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,704
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Valvoline Syn Power, my choice

How does Valvoline's SynPower formula protect against wear?

SynPower full synthetic motor oil is formulated with a balance of high quality ingredients such as detergents, dispersants,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

I chipped the rivets loose from cage. Drilled a...

I chipped the rivets loose from cage. Drilled a hole through the side. I had already been in behind the speaker. Dilled up through the mount from bottom. Trying to drill the bolt out. Couldn't drill...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

good thread, thanks

good thread, thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

78 L82, same pressure 56k

78 L82, same pressure 56k
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,303
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

cant pull it out. Try to drill it out started...

cant pull it out. Try to drill it out started hitting fiberglass. I am about ready to just leave it. I see no way to get the bolt out without making a large hole.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

Help with 4 and 8 body cushions

There are a few threads but none helpful for my problem. Number 8 bolt broke off at head. Tried drilling the bolt out and hit fiberglass. I am about to just leave it. I don't like not having the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

umm

umm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By 78 C3 Light Corvette Blue

You know what now that you say that I believe. My...

You know what now that you say that I believe. My shifter in my 69 Fire Bird did have the hurst stamp on the side of the post as well.
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