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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

All NEW rear end is in, bushings, bolts, spring...

All NEW rear end is in, bushings, bolts, spring and all hardware, we opened pumpkin, like new condition.
Now, my guy that does all my work tells me, to drive it for a month or 200 miles etc, then...
Forum: C3 General
03-22-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By 78SAE

Thank You, I will look this weekend, doing a...

Thank You, I will look this weekend, doing a Composite Spring, opening the rear pumpkin for a look and new fluids.
Car is done mechanically after this minus the damn drivers door handle and heat/AC...
Forum: C3 General
03-17-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By 78SAE

Temp sensor

Where is the temp sensor on a LS82 1978 SAE 350? Thank you in advance.
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

I read all weekend, and thank you all for the...

I read all weekend, and thank you all for the information, after some time under the car, verifying my susp in ref to cars sticker. FE7.
I went with Ecklers A7134, they actually let me talk to a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

On the fence, OEM or Composite, so is my...

On the fence, OEM or Composite, so is my GynKahana considered Hi-Performance Susp (Ecklers A7134)?
All advice is greatly appreciated, the kit above comes with everything I need.

Next will be to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

Nice picture, so you have to get a 7 leaf to...

Nice picture, so you have to get a 7 leaf to replace OEM? Interesting.
Thanks
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

I did the search, good reading, I pulled the...

I did the search, good reading, I pulled the original sticker out and it has it listed as the GynKhana Susp. Ecklers has a 7 spring set for $159. I guess that and some new bolts and bushings will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By 78SAE

Rear Leaf spring 1978 SAE

I have called Zip and Ecklers, no real help. I want to replace the rear spring, I count 5 leafs, books show 7 or 9. Mine is 2 1/4 wide, with 6.5" bolts.
The plan is to remove/replace and then...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By 78SAE

Thanks, I will continue to research. She got a...

Thanks, I will continue to research. She got a new steering control valve and shocks today. Baby steps... I should have no more leaks in my garage as of today!
Thank you all again.
Bryan Tuvell
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By 78SAE

Beyond my scope of talent I guess, I took the...

Beyond my scope of talent I guess, I took the door panel off again today. To me, it looks like I would need to cut away some of the insde door away to access it all.
Thank God it stays in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By 78SAE

Inside the door

I traveled for a week on business, came home and the Drivers Door would not open, got in passenger side, pulled out seat belt it closed on, still no luck, gave it a tap... and.... now the out side...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By 78SAE

http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/btuvell/?...

http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/btuvell/?action=view&current=VETTE007.jpg
For a systems engineer I can not figure this picture posting gig out.
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By 78SAE

Also I have 2 big books with CORVETTE cloth...

Also I have 2 big books with CORVETTE cloth patches and write up page from each year, make me an offer... Google'd them, patches are hard to come by for the old cars. They will gather dust. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By 78SAE

Thanks to all, I will post a pick of the clear...

Thanks to all, I will post a pick of the clear plastic door guard.
Some of what came out of the pipes may have been the oil from the new K&N air filter. I use them on twin 500's with headers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By 78SAE

To the top.

To the top.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By 78SAE

Several questions 1978

The new guy again.
1. How much condensation should build in these hooker pipes, in two or three days? Enough to drip out? New pipes, garage kept in southern VA.
2. What is the Clear Plastic stirp...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

Right pipe rattles? Ideas? I hate to spot/tac...

Right pipe rattles? Ideas? I hate to spot/tac weld it and really discolor my pipe.
Thanks in advance.
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

They are in, I am VERY pleased, no longer a cop...

They are in, I am VERY pleased, no longer a cop magnet from sound.
BUT, the passenger side rattled on day one, then we spent the day in it yesterday, not a rattle one!
This morning took a ride (and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

HELP!!! How do I know which direction the above...

HELP!!!
How do I know which direction the above inserts go in, tomorrow mornings project.
Thanks
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

These, 21021HKR unopen box, 100 cash, 5 minutes...

These, 21021HKR unopen box, 100 cash, 5 minutes from my house, a 77 owner who sold his car, will try this option. Glass Pack sound option.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

Resdoggie, we need to talk.. No one can give me...

Resdoggie, we need to talk..
No one can give me DB levels on Hookers, the Sweet Thunder has the numbers. I prefer to match Hooker to Hooker, but...
I want a hard growl, no long trips, but a 30...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

JEGS has the Hooker ones, tell me more about the...

JEGS has the Hooker ones, tell me more about the Sweet Thunders? I want the SB to soung good, that is why we did the motor and tranny.
Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

Hooker Flow Max, got it on my research to do...

Hooker Flow Max, got it on my research to do list. I want plenty of growl. Thanks
My NEW Seatbacks are the RED (they fit) not marone, so I just painted them. Not impressed with the Krylon...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

Thanks! I will do a search, low on the priority...

Thanks! I will do a search, low on the priority list for now, unless she raises it. New seat backs are todays project.
Bryan
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,323
Posted By 78SAE

Well maybe she doesn't like that much noise, an...

Well maybe she doesn't like that much noise, an hour ride last night and we did feel like it was a tad loud! Inserts once I find the best price..
Is there a difference in them, different brands...
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