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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

now that is very helpful to know. thank you

now that is very helpful to know. thank you
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

thanks. i'll try it in the next few weeks and see...

thanks. i'll try it in the next few weeks and see what happens.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

just built the motor, the carb is a holley 3310-...

just built the motor, the carb is a holley 3310- 750 cfm vac secondaries. intake is a weiand stealth. heads and intake are ported. block bored to .040 over. world product sportsman 2 heads.
no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

brand new carburetor straight out of the box....

brand new carburetor straight out of the box. could the pump be not giving the correct amount of gas for the size motor?

leaving the library, be back tomorrow
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

yes it's hooked to the #1 cylinder i've...

yes it's hooked to the #1 cylinder
i've considered that but then excused it since it will idle fine at 8 degrees and moves up to 32 degrees etc. i don't believe it has slipped.
and yes timing was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By 75vetteman

ignition timing issue.

initial timing is set at 25 advanced and it still wants more at idle. i can't give it gas from a stop or it dies. once i get it rolling it has plenty of power. hit the gas and it backfires through...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By 75vetteman

temp sensor issue (75)

it was working, until i tore apart the dash to hook up the radio. then suddenly quit. pulled the center dash again and everything appeared to be hooked up, no loose connections that i could find at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

I didn't spend much time trying to make it run...

I didn't spend much time trying to make it run before I took it to the mechanic, and they put a known good carb on and it ran great (another holley 750 :). don't know how long they ran it.
my known...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

update: went with the 12-238 again. got it...

update: went with the 12-238 again.
got it rebuilt with a couple problems along the way. (motor from hell, and even the mechanic I finally took it to agreed) got it barely running and had an issue...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

bluedawg-thanks but I can't wait that long :) ...

bluedawg-thanks but I can't wait that long :)
any advice on the 12-238 vs 12-242 would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

soooo I'm looking at buying another SK12-238-2 or...

soooo I'm looking at buying another SK12-238-2 or CL12-242-2 (grind number XE268H) would like input about the XE268H before I jump for it. couldn't find the 12-319-4 as suggested by 63Mako in a cam...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

wow 63mako that was a lot to read. the problem of...

wow 63mako that was a lot to read. the problem of the intake gasket not sealing and sucking oil is something i have with my set of s/r torquers that have been machined too far. the stock heads needed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

just an update for anyone who's interested. got...

just an update for anyone who's interested. got the motor apart and looked at the numbers on the cam. i was lied to! it's not a 12-206-2 it's a 12-238-2. the guy that i bought the motor from had to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

thanks 63mako i pick fast and cheap if that's...

thanks 63mako i pick fast and cheap if that's possible. trans is a 350 w/ stock converter. have a 400 i built for the car but never the time to put it in. not even now. also have a converter from a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

i can afford to rebuild the motor,i just can't...

i can afford to rebuild the motor,i just can't really afford to be throwing more aftermarket parts into the motor at the same time, but if i find a good deal on craigslist i'd go for it.

i'm...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

63MAKO auto trans. don't know the rear ends...

63MAKO
auto trans. don't know the rear ends gears
can't afford much
end results- give the camaro that did a burnout in front of my house a run for the money and shut up the little rice burners...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

thanks for the input. found something else that...

thanks for the input. found something else that said not legal for street or highway use. i have too much of a need for speed. rebuilding the motor and suffering from a case of while i'm at it, and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,716
Posted By 75vetteman

prefer the stingray script too, but if it's not a...

prefer the stingray script too, but if it's not a stingray, it's not a stingray. being a black car w/ tinted windows, i'd black out the tail lights and simply leave any script off the fenders. also...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

starting to second guess my decision. found...

starting to second guess my decision. found something that said 11.5:1 comp ratio or higher recommended and auto trans w/ 4000 stall converter etc. etc. is this too big a cam??? then i found...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,314
Posted By 75vetteman

cam selection

here's my current setup
350- .30 over
standard pistons
headers, sidepipes
world products sportsman 2 heads
roller tip rockers standard 1.52 ratio
edelbrock performer intake that is going to be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By 75vetteman

sure thing. thanks for the help y'all

sure thing.
thanks for the help y'all
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By 75vetteman

i'm going to order a new one in the next couple...

i'm going to order a new one in the next couple days.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By 75vetteman

thanks. apparently neither of my 75s have...

thanks. apparently neither of my 75s have filters. both cars have a wire coming through the firewall going straight into the distributor. aftermarket intake manifolds on both too. also niether has a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By 75vetteman

tach problem with 75

when you start the car the tach needle spins all the way around then rests facing straight downward. while driving it will sometimes move back and forth about half an inch. was hoping for a cheaper...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By 75vetteman

so with the dash being screwed to the ac controls...

so with the dash being screwed to the ac controls and the ground wire coming off of that is that how it all works?
thanks.
the cig lighter is in rough shape and i figure it's better to replace it...
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