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Forum: C3 General
07-03-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 28,221
Posted By htown81vette

52 but my libido still thinks I'm 18

52 but my libido still thinks I'm 18
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-20-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By htown81vette

I have a TH400 and 4,000 stall in my 98 Firebird....

I have a TH400 and 4,000 stall in my 98 Firebird. Actually cruising around the neighborhoods and speeds under 40 mph, it has surprisingly good drive-ability. The only thing about it I truly don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By htown81vette

I'd look at your ground wire to the motor, I...

I'd look at your ground wire to the motor, I think it's right where the smoke is coming from, the passenger side engine bay.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By htown81vette

It may be worth it to see if the timing dots are...

It may be worth it to see if the timing dots are really lined up. When I built my 383 I got the dots straight and would have bet all day long they were timed correctly. But when I put a degree wheel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By htown81vette

yup your right, but it all depends on when the...

yup your right, but it all depends on when the valve closes. If you advance a 114 four degrees it will close at the same time as a 110. Maybe the solution is to simply retard the cam 4 deg?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By htown81vette

My 98 Firebird has an LQ9 (408 cubes), 11.3:1...

My 98 Firebird has an LQ9 (408 cubes), 11.3:1 compression. IT would always show 220 ish on the gauge. It ran OK on 93 octane pump gas but it did seem sluggish on the low end. When I put in 100...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By htown81vette

I'd get a different cam. A 230 cam is great for a...

I'd get a different cam. A 230 cam is great for a small block, but with as much cubes and compression as you have you may need a bigger cam with more duration and wider LSA. I'd look at 114 for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,201
Posted By htown81vette

My experience with this is that the EFI will not...

My experience with this is that the EFI will not run under 12.0 volts. You might have a good battery, but bad alternator. Has enough juice to start it, but once the electricity gets flowing it gets...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By htown81vette

It's probably the pump. Is it leaking?

It's probably the pump. Is it leaking?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 12:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,378
Posted By htown81vette

How did you like going from a 383 to the LS...

How did you like going from a 383 to the LS motor? Thinking about selling my 383 and going LS3 but just curious to hear from someone who has done it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,378
Posted By htown81vette

I believe they are capped but I'd have to check...

I believe they are capped but I'd have to check to be sure.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,378
Posted By htown81vette

I've got STS baffles, personally I might try...

I've got STS baffles, personally I might try something different, they are too loud for my taste. But I do get alot of compliments on the sound. People think they car is faster than it really is,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,965
Posted By htown81vette

Usually the factor for drivetrain loss in an...

Usually the factor for drivetrain loss in an automatic is right around 80%. Which would put your horsepower at about 325.

But keep in mind, a dyno just spews out a number. It's primary use is to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,043
Posted By htown81vette

Wiring issues on these C3's will make you feel...

Wiring issues on these C3's will make you feel like taking 1 step forward, then 2 steps back. Just when you feel you are making progress more gremlins pop up. If you could just wave your magic...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,118
Posted By htown81vette

You lose a significant amount of energy when your...

You lose a significant amount of energy when your car is squatting, that energy should be used to propel the car forward not the rear downward. Every .01 seconds you can save on the starting line...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,572
Posted By htown81vette

Some of the LS guys made fun of me 10 years ago...

Some of the LS guys made fun of me 10 years ago because I went all forged internals on my LQ9 pushing 500 to the wheels, stating stock short blocks were doing that. 10 years later I'm still smiling...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,572
Posted By htown81vette

I did the same thing with my LQ9 build back in...

I did the same thing with my LQ9 build back in 2009. All forged (scat crank even), balanced, etc. Built RIGHT by one of the best builders in the country (slow but very detailed oriented). Fast...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,572
Posted By htown81vette

I don't trust Eagle. The Scat 9000 should handle...

I don't trust Eagle. The Scat 9000 should handle 500 hp all day long.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-03-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By htown81vette

The problem is solved as far as I am concerned.

The problem is solved as far as I am concerned.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-03-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By htown81vette

It also says you need to jumper the ground wire...

It also says you need to jumper the ground wire which makes sense.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-03-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By htown81vette

I believe you are correct. It'll be a couple of...

I believe you are correct. It'll be a couple of weeks before I can get over there (I installed this radio for a family member) but I'll try running the jumper and see if that works.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-03-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,573
Posted By htown81vette

It's a 2009 Silverado (I know not a Corvette)....

It's a 2009 Silverado (I know not a Corvette). But I think that is right the harness/adapter is not able to handle the power.

I looked around in other forums and someone with the same problem ran...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
05-30-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,989
Posted By htown81vette

I had mine driving a couple of alpine 6x9's and...

I had mine driving a couple of alpine 6x9's and the sub (5th) channel went to a single 10" Fosgate shallow mount sub. It thumped pretty good!!
Forum: Audio/Electronics
05-30-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,778
Posted By htown81vette

I used to have these problems until i quit being...

I used to have these problems until i quit being a cheap ass and started buying the amp wiring kit. It comes with everything you need, shielded cables, ground wires, fuses etc etc.

This one is...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
05-30-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,989
Posted By htown81vette

I bought the arc audio 5 channel amp (think they...

I bought the arc audio 5 channel amp (think they call it the mini) but it is small for a 5 channel. Impressive little amp!
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