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Forum: C3 General
01-10-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,212
Posted By 383corvette

I got rid of my A/C in my 79 last summer.. It...

I got rid of my A/C in my 79 last summer.. It hasn't worked in years and I never made the time to get it fixed.. Some people NEED their air, I don't and can live without. This is coming from a guy...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By 383corvette

New wheels

I need some help with new wheels. I've searched around but I dont know what backspacing to go with on the wheels I am looking at? I would like to have 15x8 up front and 15x10 out back. I'm looking at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,250
Posted By 383corvette

Same setup as yours as far as Th350, 400hp 383...

Same setup as yours as far as Th350, 400hp 383 goes except with 3.55 gears and mine is a 2700-3000 stall and runs just fine.. Nothing "unpleasant" at all..
Forum: C3 General
12-28-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,077
Posted By 383corvette

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 General
12-28-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,077
Posted By 383corvette

3.73s wont cut that in half as it isn't like...

3.73s wont cut that in half as it isn't like going from 3.55s to 4.11s or 4.56s.. You'll see a little jump but not very noticeable. I've stuck with my 3.55s in my 79 and avg 12-14 mpg with a 400 hp...
Forum: C3 General
12-16-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,508
Posted By 383corvette

It all started when I was 7 riding around town in...

It all started when I was 7 riding around town in it with my grandpa during the summer... I freakin loved the sound! It was probably the first car with that deep throaty rumble and shaking I ever sat...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2011, 03:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,178
Posted By 383corvette

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-1721/ ...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-1721/

This is the pump I use but I know of others who stay with the stock pump and it run just fine.. I've heard that the stock ones are capable of handling...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2011, 03:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,178
Posted By 383corvette

That setup should have you easily around 400hp...

That setup should have you easily around 400hp depending on cam and heads of course. Depending on how good your block is now depends on if its easier to go with a fresh block or keep yours. You never...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,178
Posted By 383corvette

Go with the top end kit for now. My uncles 81...

Go with the top end kit for now.
My uncles 81 with an edelbrock intake, holley 650, headers and flowmasters put down an "astounding" 170 hp.. To achieve 350-400 you should go with heads/cam and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,384
Posted By 383corvette

Thank you! At least I wasnt the only one thinking...

Thank you! At least I wasnt the only one thinking $1300 was a bit pricey for gears.. I paid $370 for my 4.11s from Yukon Gear and Axle and paid $250 to get it put in..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,440
Posted By 383corvette

Good luck on the build!! I love my 383 and Im...

Good luck on the build!!
I love my 383 and Im sure you will too!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,613
Posted By 383corvette

Can anyone help me with finding a good HEI plus...

Can anyone help me with finding a good HEI plus spark plugs for a 79 with a 383, it still has the stock HEI from the old engine and I know its not going to hold up.
Forum: Drag Racing
09-05-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,047
Posted By 383corvette

Yes and yes!! We just finished dropping my 383...

Yes and yes!!
We just finished dropping my 383 in my 1979 L82 and will be heading out to the track in a few weeks..Anyone have any idea of what I might be able to run?? The 383 is making 450 hp and...
Forum: C3 General
09-04-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,854
Posted By 383corvette

So a Petroleum Engineer who is currently offshore...

So a Petroleum Engineer who is currently offshore cant call, but yet can hop on the internet to your local craigslist and find this?!

:O
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,209
Posted By 383corvette

I absolutely love that year range.. Of course I...

I absolutely love that year range..
Of course I grew up riding in the 79 that I now own. It seems to have caught other peoples attention as well in my area. Soon after I acquired mine my uncle...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,992
Posted By 383corvette

I'll have to get back to you on the engine. I...

I'll have to get back to you on the engine.
I have not a clue about choosing heads and cams so I left that to my mechanic, as soon as I get a build sheet for it I'll let you know.
The car will only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,992
Posted By 383corvette

1979 383 stroker intake?

Currently have an Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane intake.
Was wondering what pros and cons there would be in going to a single plane such as a Team G intake?
Also has anyone seen the World...
Forum: Intros
09-02-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 334
Posted By 383corvette

Hello Everybody

I'd like to start off by asking, am I the youngest person here.??
I'm 19..
But this isn't all about me, I own a 1979 Corvette L82 that I inherited from my grandparents about a year ago..
Lets...
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