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Forum: Other Cars
04-20-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,308
Posted By upcominZ

From what I have seen, deloreans are really...

From what I have seen, deloreans are really expensive now a days. I have seen some on ebay for $20k. Probably more than they cost new. It would be cool to drive around in full costume dressed like...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,762
Posted By upcominZ

Why do I always see ppl posting that HP is for...

Why do I always see ppl posting that HP is for bragging right and TQ is what actually gets you down the track? If thats true, most stock bbc's come with nearly 400ft-lbs of torque.

One thing I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,762
Posted By upcominZ

Reason I asked this is b/c I noticed you can get...

Reason I asked this is b/c I noticed you can get a rebuilt 454 from summit done by atk for $3300 with a claimed 415hp and 497ft-lbs tq. One of the more popular crate engines is the year one 400+hp/tq...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,762
Posted By upcominZ

sbc vs bbc build price

Are there advantages to building a sbc 350 over a bbc? Price difference? Parts availability? When I say build, I mean a basic street build.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,017
Posted By upcominZ

The swivel was at the end, on the socket. The...

The swivel was at the end, on the socket. The 1.5' extension was really close to the steering column. I got them on with my fingers and used a short socket at first, then a deep socket. All on 3/8"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,999
Posted By upcominZ

I don't really see it being any cheaper to pay...

I don't really see it being any cheaper to pay someone than to buy an original vert. Maybe if you want it in a year that didn't come vert, but the idea is that you can save thousands on making a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By upcominZ

My only tip is to pay attention to the metal lips...

My only tip is to pay attention to the metal lips on various spots. The weather strip should fit very well on the lip and not have extra length left over. Also make sure you align the screw holes on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,999
Posted By upcominZ

I'm glad someone brought this post back from the...

I'm glad someone brought this post back from the dead, first in 2010 and now 2012. Anyway, I really, really want a chrome bumper vert. "Cheaper to buy a vert than to make it a vert." Has anyone seen...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,556
Views: 67,513
Posted By upcominZ

For a gasket kit, you can buy local, most chain...

For a gasket kit, you can buy local, most chain autoparts stores carry felpro gaskets.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,556
Views: 67,513
Posted By upcominZ

You don't need a spring compressor, with the car...

You don't need a spring compressor, with the car on jackstands, use another jack under the ball joint to lower the control arm with the bottom shock bolt loose. Then, to get everything back together,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By upcominZ

I would like to swap in a better hydro-roller...

I would like to swap in a better hydro-roller cam, and swap the valve springs. I am thinking of of doing the ghetto grind on the retainers and using z28 valve springs. I would like to get a cam big...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By upcominZ

I have a 97' vortec 350 and a few cam questions.

I was given a 97' 2500 truck with a good vortec engine. The truck had over 200k miles and the tranny slipped, but the engine ran great. No smoke or weird noises. The truck was in horrible shape so I...
Forum: C3 General
08-18-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By upcominZ

Sorry guys. I guess I was wrong about the car....

Sorry guys. I guess I was wrong about the car. Looks identical though. Regardless this is also a very nice car. Looks untouched.

My guess is it will go for 17k.
Forum: C3 General
08-16-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By upcominZ

1978 Limited Edition vette barn find on sale!

I remember someone posting about the 78' that was found with 15miles on the odo and covered in 33yrs of dust. Well, that car is now up for sale. It would be cool if someone from here could win it.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,017
Posted By upcominZ

Did this a few weeks ago, wasn't that bad. I used...

Did this a few weeks ago, wasn't that bad. I used a 1' long extension with another 6" inch one and a universal swivel with a deep socket. Lay down upside down and do one at a time with rests in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By upcominZ

:lol: cold air intake!:lol: The car will run...

:lol: cold air intake!:lol:

The car will run better and you may feel a slight power increase, but the only way you will know is by dynoíng the car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By upcominZ

A Qjet on a stock engine is fine. They were used...

A Qjet on a stock engine is fine. They were used on all kinds of cars for decades. I would love to keep it after a rebuild and clean up.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By upcominZ

the Qjet doesn't seem that hard to rebuild and...

the Qjet doesn't seem that hard to rebuild and isn't that complicated. Original question is, will the Qjet bolt up properly to the square bore intake manifold, and does it need an adapter plate? I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By upcominZ

ok, thanks for the reply. the car is running ok...

ok, thanks for the reply. the car is running ok at the moment, but there is a slight miss under load. I would like to take apart the edelbrock to clean out the passages and bolt it up to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By upcominZ

using a square bore intake with stock Qjet

Hi, I have a 2701 edelbrock eps intake just sitting around and would like to use it with my stock qjet. Is it bolt on with no mods? Spacer?

Not much info on the 2701, does anyone else use the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-18-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,007
Posted By upcominZ

Funny how they mentioned the female driven gtr...

Funny how they mentioned the female driven gtr finishing at a higher speed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,690
Posted By upcominZ

What about the benefits of having a roller block...

What about the benefits of having a roller block and not having to use a retrofit kit for the lifters? One piece seal? Like I said, best case scenario is if he can find a running vortec engine for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,752
Posted By upcominZ

is it just me or can that loop be easily made out...

is it just me or can that loop be easily made out of some heavy stock metal? Just heat and bend to shape and weld up.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,690
Posted By upcominZ

For under $1000, its a really tight budget. But,...

For under $1000, its a really tight budget. But, IMHO I wouldn't touch the stock engine. Seriously, its not worth the time or money. The best money spent is to get a 96-00' vortec off craigslist. If...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,225
Posted By upcominZ

From what I remember from my autoX days, stiff...

From what I remember from my autoX days, stiff sway bar in the front and light or no sway bar in the rear is the hot ticket. Regardless of the tires, a thin rear bar will usually help with overseer....
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