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Forum: C3 General
11-18-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,923
Posted By BigBadBorry

Thanks, I appreciate the sentiment. She's a dream...

Thanks, I appreciate the sentiment. She's a dream to drive while pounding the eardrums :)
Forum: C3 General
11-17-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,923
Posted By BigBadBorry

Hooker Header / Sidepipes with STS baffles. ...

Hooker Header / Sidepipes with STS baffles.

Looks great, sounds even better.

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_Vette1.jpg
Forum: C3 General
07-27-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,869
Posted By BigBadBorry

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBor...

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_Vette4.jpg

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_Vette2.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,549
Posted By BigBadBorry

I found the loss of HP too much and decided on...

I found the loss of HP too much and decided on STS baffles.

http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/

My 383 is a beast now, with an extra 1500+ rpm and bucket-load of performance.

Oh, she sounds...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,907
Posted By BigBadBorry

These look similar to conventional QH globes.

These look similar to conventional QH globes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,907
Posted By BigBadBorry

LEDs, no, they just don't produce enough light to...

LEDs, no, they just don't produce enough light to be anywhere near useful.

I converted mine to HID and couldn't be happier with the result. See original post -...
Forum: C3 General
01-29-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By BigBadBorry

Agreed!! I have used them for many of the...

Agreed!!

I have used them for many of the parts including a 383 crate for my '70.

Shipping to Oz has been quick and reliable and one minor problem of a defective $15 sender unit was reshipped...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,053
Posted By BigBadBorry

Just love my side pipes, and they have been...

Just love my side pipes, and they have been introduced to my ankles as well :) Ouch!!!

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_Vette4.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

Thanks to everybody who contributed to the pool...

Thanks to everybody who contributed to the pool of knowledge regarding this problem. It was a learning experience for me.

In the end, I went back to the original 350 that was in storage, removed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

This is the potential culprit: ...

This is the potential culprit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-ts6

and this was recommended by Summit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

I've monitored the temp (gauge & sender) and...

I've monitored the temp (gauge & sender) and resistance. The following is an approximation given I was bouncing between gauge, IR thermometer and multimeter:

Gauge* Sender* ohms

160 ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

Thanks. Exactly what I was in need of. It's...

Thanks. Exactly what I was in need of.

It's 5.30am at present and a bit too early to fire up the beast - (it would wake the neighbors) so I;ll have to wait a few hours to test mine.

capevettes,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

Thanks for all the replies thus far. Given...

Thanks for all the replies thus far.

Given it's a new radiator (and sender) I'm inclined to think it is an incorrect sender unit. Summit's technical advice service has not been overly helpful.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigBadBorry

Temp sender or Gauge???

Greetings Fellow C3'rs,

As a followup to my previous post:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general/3187518-radiator-support-panel-size.html

I have now fitted the full frame 32" 3 core...
Forum: C3 General
01-02-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By BigBadBorry

I have their 383 in my '70 and can't fault it for...

I have their 383 in my '70 and can't fault it for quality and performance.
Forum: C3 General
12-25-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,012
Posted By BigBadBorry

Wishing all forum members a Merry Christmas and...

Wishing all forum members a Merry Christmas and may 2013 bring the realisation of your Hopes, Dreams and Aspirations.

Best wishes from DownUnder,

Boris :-)))))
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By BigBadBorry

Thanks for the replies and ideas. I will be...

Thanks for the replies and ideas.

I will be mounting twin 12" fans on the front of the new radiator (wiring is already in place).

I'm confident (ok, hopeful) that the existing fan shroud will...
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By BigBadBorry

Hey, Thanks for the quick an accurate reply. ...

Hey, Thanks for the quick an accurate reply.

Yes, she's a 4sp (for now) and was giving me high water temp. The new radiator is significantly larger and with three core, should keep the heat-demon...
Forum: C3 General
12-24-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By BigBadBorry

Radiator Support Panel - Size

Greetings from DownUnder,

Seeking advice in the actual width of the radiator for my 1970 (was 350 - now a 383).

The original radiator is approx 24" wide and the support panel has two steel...
Forum: C3 General
12-15-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By BigBadBorry

As far as PS conversion goes, you can't go past a...

As far as PS conversion goes, you can't go past a Borgeson.

Spend 2-3 hours and you have a "new car". Best mod my '70 has received (well the 383 is but this is about PS) :-))))
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 823
Posted By BigBadBorry

$35 Oz (that's about $60 US) :cool: Wheels...

$35 Oz (that's about $60 US) :cool:

Wheels around and absolutely ideal.

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_1843-800.jpg
...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 860
Views: 266,616
Posted By BigBadBorry

Here's my '70... 48144779 48144780 ...

Here's my '70...

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Forum: C3 General
12-04-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,611
Posted By BigBadBorry

I shift when the tyres stop smoking :) ...

I shift when the tyres stop smoking :)


Seriously, usually at 3,500 - 4.000
Forum: C3 General
11-29-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,300
Posted By BigBadBorry

Fell in love the first time a saw a '70 ...

Fell in love the first time a saw a '70

Here's mine...

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/BigBadBorry/BMS_Vette4.jpg
Forum: C3 General
11-28-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,557
Posted By BigBadBorry

Greetings to you in CBR. I was there a couple...

Greetings to you in CBR. I was there a couple weeks ago for the National HOG Rally. A great time.

The Borgeson mad a significant difference from being an outright pig to drive, to absolute...
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