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Forum: C3 General
11-23-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By resdoggie

Treat yourself to an aluminum rad. Maybe Santa...

Treat yourself to an aluminum rad. Maybe Santa will leave one under the tree!
Forum: C3 General
09-09-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By resdoggie

I had a '76 L-82, 4-sp, 355ci with the CC280H. I...

I had a '76 L-82, 4-sp, 355ci with the CC280H. I used the Team G intake because of the low carb pad height and was able to run a Holley 750 Street HP with a 14" X 4" tall air cleaner under the stock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,154
Posted By resdoggie

Install fender flares, maybe???

Install fender flares, maybe???
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By resdoggie

Great pics! My brother lives in Courtice and...

Great pics! My brother lives in Courtice and drives an '08 vert. He would have been there but work got in the way. :canadaflag:
Forum: C3 General
08-25-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 942
Posted By resdoggie

My Ripley's story. My '03 Ford Explorer Sport...

My Ripley's story. My '03 Ford Explorer Sport Trac oem battery died in '17 at exactly the same time as the alternator died.

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 663
Posted By resdoggie

Your over thinking this. Put the rad in the car...

Your over thinking this. Put the rad in the car and fill with antifreeze. That's it! No rocket science here.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 107,386
Posted By resdoggie

More importantly than seals, is a proper...

More importantly than seals, is a proper functioning fan shroud. Although I live in an area where temps seldom go above 85*F, I had no seals but did have the fan shroud. Cooled no problem. So,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By resdoggie

That's a 4" tall air cleaner on a Holley 4150...

That's a 4" tall air cleaner on a Holley 4150 Street HP with mechanical secondaries that fits under a stock '76 hood. It was bought from Allstar Performance and has a 1-3/4" drop.
...
Forum: C3 General
08-07-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By resdoggie

You need this: ...

You need this:

https://www.corvettecentral.com/accessory/exterior-accessories/luggage-racks/1976-1977-t-top-mount-luggage-rack-103059
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-07-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 509
Posted By resdoggie

You need the wider belts for deep groove pullies....

You need the wider belts for deep groove pullies. Go to your flops and buy several different lengths with a width of 0.5" or very close to that. Keep the ones that fit and return the others for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By resdoggie

That's my first pick in Montreal. I've followed...

That's my first pick in Montreal. I've followed his videos. Very methodical old school tuner. I actually visited his shop a few months ago. Gave a tour for me and my brother and a Nick's Garage hat!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By resdoggie

Get an aluminum rad with 2 rows of 1-1/4" tubes...

Get an aluminum rad with 2 rows of 1-1/4" tubes which supposedly cool better than a 4 row rad. That's what Dewitts premium rads have, the 2 rows type. I had a Cold Case rad with 2 rows of 1-1/4"...
Forum: C3 General
08-02-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 433
Posted By resdoggie

Had you removed the steering column, which is...

Had you removed the steering column, which is easy to do, it would have been a cake walk.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By resdoggie

I just put the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S's on my...

I just put the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S's on my '09 M-B SL550. A really nice tire!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By resdoggie

Go 18's. US Mags Ramblers. ...

Go 18's. US Mags Ramblers.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1536x1024/18_b5649f87599fafbcafec89d13f1e123eb5dafd84.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,294
Posted By resdoggie

HP loss is at high rpms. Most of us don't drive...

HP loss is at high rpms. Most of us don't drive around at 5000+ rpms. So the loss at 2500 rpm is irrelevant because it might be 1 hp. Remember, it only takes about 50 hp to cruise at 60 mph/2500 rpm....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,294
Posted By resdoggie

How many posts have we seen in here on guys...

How many posts have we seen in here on guys trying to convert/fix/adjust electric fan setups and throwing more money at the problem? And the funniest part, I think, there is no benefit over the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By resdoggie

Ah, so you got the booster out in 20 minutes? :D

Ah, so you got the booster out in 20 minutes? :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 887
Posted By resdoggie

It's my understanding that angle plug heads have...

It's my understanding that angle plug heads have little to no benefit in modern aluminum chamber design. I had the AFR 195's with straight plugs for that reason and had lots of plug clearance with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,511
Posted By resdoggie

Rear brakes only have about 30% braking effect...

Rear brakes only have about 30% braking effect anyway. So stopping distance is greatly increased and sadly, in an emergency, your gonna hit whatever your trying not to. The park brake will stop you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By resdoggie

Nope! Do yourself a favour. Remove the steering...

Nope! Do yourself a favour. Remove the steering column. Takes about a half an hour. Then you can easily remove the dash and have access to everything behind the dash and remove the 4 bolts in two...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 847
Posted By resdoggie

Me too! Its an inexpensive tool that works really...

Me too! Its an inexpensive tool that works really well.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 847
Posted By resdoggie

I just bought another Noco charger but this one...

I just bought another Noco charger but this one has a higher amperage. The charging amps, whether it be 1A or 50A, will charge a good battery but it will take 100 hrs to fully charge a 100AHr battery...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 937
Posted By resdoggie

If you use a screw type tool, make darn sure its...

If you use a screw type tool, make darn sure its quality steel. Personally, I would use a fork tool.
Forum: C3 General
07-10-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,405
Posted By resdoggie

Unless you run around at 5000+ rpm frequently to...

Unless you run around at 5000+ rpm frequently to get that few extra hp, then it doesn't really matter which air cleaner type you use. You won't notice any difference at 2500 rpm. So put on whatever...
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