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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,406
Posted By Vettegineer

I know this is a couple years old, but has anyone...

I know this is a couple years old, but has anyone posted prints or a 3d model of that spacer? Is it available commericially now? This is a better answer than those I’ve seen before. Nice work, and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,813
Posted By Vettegineer

From a fluid dynamics perspective, that "witches...

From a fluid dynamics perspective, that "witches hat" is a big improvement over a sudden expansion like that shown in the top picture/collector. I haven't made up my mind on these headers, but I do...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-08-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 39,822
Posted By Vettegineer

Condenser from vintage air

I found a parts list somewhere--that I can't now put my hands on--that the 74-76 vette kits use the vintage air condenser vta-03263-vuc. I found it at summit. Below is a pic from vintage air's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 39,822
Posted By Vettegineer

Nice thread--lots of great links! I'm doing...

Nice thread--lots of great links!

I'm doing my 78--and I'm not sure you got your AC thoughts finished in the earlier parts of your post, or I didn't see it in the thread. I was initially going to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,958
Posted By Vettegineer

Hi Jason--I've found on the oil pressure gauge it...

Hi Jason--I've found on the oil pressure gauge it is easiest to tap the oil cooler delete plate (near oil filter--google it) and then install the original sending unit there. The engine will have a...
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,584
Posted By Vettegineer

You are right--original post was for interest in...

You are right--original post was for interest in side pipe headers, however many of the responders were more interested in an under-car header. A good fitting header is perhaps becoming available--
Forum: C3 General
12-10-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,584
Posted By Vettegineer

I think this one is dead. Seems like American...

I think this one is dead. Seems like American Racing is doing it.

Check out this post.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,813
Posted By Vettegineer

Steeroids or other rack kits--do the headers take...

Steeroids or other rack kits--do the headers take these into account? Many have rack kits installed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,637
Posted By Vettegineer

Riggs--I like it. I'm still working on mine, and...

Riggs--I like it. I'm still working on mine, and imagine I'll start where you did with the 90 and cone, but eventually I think you have the right idea. I wonder if oblonging the tube would help with...
Forum: C3 General
09-30-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,584
Posted By Vettegineer

If you are doing these, could you post a...

If you are doing these, could you post a timeline? If you are not, could you let us know so we can pursue other options? Kind of hanging out there for a while now-- God knows my Vette isn't done,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By Vettegineer

You are right on, I shouldn't be in this...

You are right on, I shouldn't be in this area--maybe my kids are right... I re-read my post and sound like a jerk, came out wrong, I apologize.

Initially when I bought the Vette I thought I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By Vettegineer

Yup, did that--not a moron (unless you ask my...

Yup, did that--not a moron (unless you ask my teenagers,) thanks. Most people don't explain their paint in those pictures.

I thought maybe there were helpful guys on the forum interested in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,722
Posted By Vettegineer

That is a great point--I have read a LOT of...

That is a great point--I have read a LOT of information on the different suspension bolt-ons since I started my process, and most people say the biggest and best improvement they made to the overall...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By Vettegineer

When I bought the car, I did so knowing that with...

When I bought the car, I did so knowing that with its L48 engine, and two-tone silver, it was one of MANY. In fact, there were over 15,000 two tone silvers, with the next closest being in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By Vettegineer

Paint and body opinions pictures paint numbers

My 78 is one of 15000 two tone silver--highest color quantity of any Vette! When my build is finally on the road, I'm going to clean up the outside paint too. I've considered making the two town...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,722
Posted By Vettegineer

The guys at speed direct (forum sponsor so you...

The guys at speed direct (forum sponsor so you can mention them!) will break those up any way you want them broken up. I've bought their upper control arms and partial coil overs. I'm having the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,542
Posted By Vettegineer

There is one machine screw on my 78 that comes...

There is one machine screw on my 78 that comes from the inside and threads into a small steel plate on the bottom right side of the evaporator box. Noting that it was a pointed (large) sheet metal...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,247
Posted By Vettegineer

If I cared much about mileage, I would not drive...

If I cared much about mileage, I would not drive a corvette--even an LS3 Vette--but I'm wondering about your pump pain with 475 hp and no OD?

In FL where the air is mostly water about half the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,785
Posted By Vettegineer

I like the look from behind--the width looks...

I like the look from behind--the width looks great--and I think the flares would really look good. I'm not sure on side view--the rim looks very tall on the c3--just my opinion, find an 18" that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 742
Posted By Vettegineer

My 78 looked just like that when I was pulling it...

My 78 looked just like that when I was pulling it out. I can't see how that bends. Mine wasn't missing the rubber bushings, and I did get it off with a wobbling ratchet--didn't think to cut it!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,247
Posted By Vettegineer

Most guys go with the double Spahl fans in there....

Most guys go with the double Spahl fans in there. I did. My 78 daily driver had all those issues, and as I went down the list, I realized I wanted more horsepower--and mileage--so the LS3 swap...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Vettegineer

That is a small wire! I guess it doesn't take...

That is a small wire! I guess it doesn't take much power to engage the AC! I'll check it out. I'm wondering if I'd rather have it as the only switch driving compressor.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Vettegineer

Thank you! Yes, I have the 78--and it is the...

Thank you! Yes, I have the 78--and it is the fixed orifice type. I am in agreement with you on variable orifice in theory, but seems like the are too complex unless they come factory that way. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Vettegineer

Those are the questions--this LS3 swap has an...

Those are the questions--this LS3 swap has an integrated new AC system. That new system on the 78 has just a couple of parts left that are original. New Sanden S7, copy of Vintage Air parallel flow...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Vettegineer

My location is in the $120 area for the 82. I'll...

My location is in the $120 area for the 82. I'll buy that. I already have the Sanden S7 and the largest parallel flow adapter and new "r134" lines (slightly used.) will you please answer two more...
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