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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
Posted By fishslayer143

not really an issue..if it only locks in 4th...

not really an issue..if it only locks in 4th gear ..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,840
Posted By fishslayer143

Start at your BANK.. Take out a very LARGE Loan...

Start at your BANK.. Take out a very LARGE Loan...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-08-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By fishslayer143

If you look back a few posts, I said I had a...

If you look back a few posts, I said I had a double wall Heavy Duty driveshaft with HD Joints custom made ahead of time, 2 3/4 inches shorter .. cost was $110 at local Driveline Shop, included in my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-08-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By fishslayer143

I did my swap from TH350 to 700r4 in a weekend. ...

I did my swap from TH350 to 700r4 in a weekend. Pretty easy install. no tinkering was required other than modifying the Xmember mount ..installed an auxiliary cooler to be safe. have not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-08-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,653
Posted By fishslayer143

simple answer ...YES IT DOES NEED ONE.. Go out...

simple answer ...YES IT DOES NEED ONE.. Go out and look at your newest car or truck.. it has one too .. Water expands when hot.. if you don't have one, its gonna puke out the water from the cap on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-08-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By fishslayer143

I suppose the electronic control would be nice to...

I suppose the electronic control would be nice to program shifts, but honestly mine works so well,I don't think it could be improved much.. I can shift at 6500 rpm flawlessly with tires smoking . It...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By fishslayer143

I only spent $1800 converting mine to 700r4.. and...

I only spent $1800 converting mine to 700r4.. and that included 600HP rated Transmission, T/C, Shifter Conversion kit from ShiftWorks and having a double wall Heavy Duty Driveshaft with all HD...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By fishslayer143

High fluid level will whip air into the fluid.....

High fluid level will whip air into the fluid.. also if the seal on the filter is leaking will do the same thing. air bubbles do not lubricate moving parts . do not continue to run it that way..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,645
Posted By fishslayer143

those grilles come painted from factory to match...

those grilles come painted from factory to match car
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,954
Posted By fishslayer143

didn't say it didn't work..just MADE FROM...

didn't say it didn't work..just MADE FROM MULTIPLE PARTS SOURCE .... QUOTE vette is definitely tainted. Parts from:
Ford F150
Silverado 2500 HD
Volvo S40
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Range Rover...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,954
Posted By fishslayer143

or FRANKENSTEIN

or FRANKENSTEIN
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-01-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,200
Posted By fishslayer143

How big is the shade tree he works under?

How big is the shade tree he works under?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-01-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By fishslayer143

If you intend on putting that HP to the ground ,...

If you intend on putting that HP to the ground , that tired old TH350 in stock form wont hold it.for long . either beef up that trans or replace it with one built for that amount of power . My stock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,839
Posted By fishslayer143

your fuel is dripping into the manifold .....

your fuel is dripping into the manifold .. flooding the engine and emptying the bowl. what kind of carb do you have?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,488
Posted By fishslayer143

connect a vacuum gauge to the intake or carb. it...

connect a vacuum gauge to the intake or carb. it can tell you whats going on
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By fishslayer143

I changed mine from Turbo 350 to 700r4 about 10...

I changed mine from Turbo 350 to 700r4 about 10 years ago.. a huge improvement, the lower first gear gives a much stronger launch and the Overdrive lowers rpm at hiway speed and increases mpg.. if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 735
Posted By fishslayer143

simple way to find out about your non factory...

simple way to find out about your non factory dipstick... change your oil..probably needs it anyway.. put 5 qts /filter in, run it a few minutes, let it sit... MARK the dipstick ..A chrome pan is not...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-28-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,317
Posted By fishslayer143

I had a similar issue, come to a stop and engine...

I had a similar issue, come to a stop and engine would stumble and die..start right back up. ran fine in every other way. turned out it was a hole in the PCV hose about 6 inches from Throttle Body.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,014
Posted By fishslayer143

did you miss the part where it is the #3 ZL1...

did you miss the part where it is the #3 ZL1 BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR CORVETTE? Didn't say anything about Camaros.. or ones that had the engines installed by dealers. like Motion .. ..Theres not a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,014
Posted By fishslayer143

now, why would a car that only sold 2 ..that came...

now, why would a car that only sold 2 ..that came with heater/defroster delete and no radio, designed for off road/racing use, and needed a minimum of 105 octane fuel, ...come with a SMOG PUMP? smh
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,929
Posted By fishslayer143

Oh... I thought maybe it was where you pour in...

Oh... I thought maybe it was where you pour in the BLINKER Fluid
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,237
Posted By fishslayer143

EFI has its advantages in better idle speed...

EFI has its advantages in better idle speed control , maybe a little MPG, but does not ever make more power than a good carb .. I have a Quickfuel 750 SS DP on my stroker.. I dialed it in over 10...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,929
Posted By fishslayer143

one question .. WHATS AN ALDRENATOR ? and why is...

one question .. WHATS AN ALDRENATOR ? and why is it chrome?..ok that's 2 questions
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,037
Posted By fishslayer143

it is doubtful that pulling any fuse will turn...

it is doubtful that pulling any fuse will turn OFF a Check Engine light.. pulling fuses usually TURN ON CEL
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,282
Posted By fishslayer143

Its Stainless Steel Brakes brand.. about $200...

Its Stainless Steel Brakes brand.. about $200 if I recall. It runs about 20 seconds when you first turn on key to charge , then shuts off . after you depress brakes 2-3 times it will come on again...
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