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12-21-2013, 08:51 PM
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replacing front speakers in 1978 corvette
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I used a 1/4" drive ratchet with a phillips...
I used a 1/4" drive ratchet with a phillips socket attachment.
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11-02-2013, 07:46 AM
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Headlight Mod with pictures
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Only necessary if you drive at night. ;)
Only necessary if you drive at night. ;)
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Any experience with crate motors?
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I just went with there basic iron heads. Nothing...
I just went with there basic iron heads. Nothing fancy but they work and no additional cost like there is if you go aluminum!
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Any experience with crate motors?
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If you are talking about West Coast Engines, talk...
If you are talking about West Coast Engines, talk to Brady, he's the owner and he called me to go over all my specs when I wanted to order. I was very impressed with their customer service!
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Any experience with crate motors?
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I've run 91 octane non-eth all summer with no...
I've run 91 octane non-eth all summer with no problems. I did fill it once with 89 w/ethanol and it seemed to run ok on that tank. Just not something I think I want to make a habit of.
The...
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Headlight Mod with pictures
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This is my winter project. Just put the H4 (?)...
This is my winter project. Just put the H4 (?) halogens in mine a few weeks ago and with high beams on the lights would blink off and on. My solution for the short term was to unplug the 2 center...
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Any experience with crate motors?
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Check out...
Check out http://westcoastengines.com/categories/browse-engines/performance.html
I got their 383 stage 2 stroker this summer and it is a beast! And depending on your choice you will stay very...
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10-21-2013, 08:27 AM
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Starter wires with headers
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I had to get to mine a couple months ago and had...
I had to get to mine a couple months ago and had to remove the 2 starter bolts which allowed the starter to turn enough to get to the wire connections. I just put a rag over the header and let the...
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10-11-2013, 11:05 PM
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Quadrajet off '78 FREE
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It's a 4160, 600 cfm.
It's a 4160, 600 cfm.
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10-11-2013, 11:04 PM
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Quadrajet off '78 FREE
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Sorry guys, the quadrajet is taken.
Sorry guys, the quadrajet is taken.
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10-11-2013, 02:37 PM
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Quadrajet off '78 FREE
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It was worth it to do IMO. Had to make some minor...
It was worth it to do IMO. Had to make some minor modifications on linkage and fuel line, but the car runs so much better and is much easier to tune now.
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Quadrajet off '78 FREE
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Quadrajet off '78 FREE
I have the Rochester quadrajet off my '78. Instead of rebuilding it I replaced it with a Holley.
So, if anyone needs a Rochester carb to rebuild, you just pay for shipping, I just want it out of my...
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09-13-2013, 11:55 AM
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I want to build for torque
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I put in 1 of these early this summer and LOVE...
I put in 1 of these early this summer and LOVE it!!!
http://westcoastengines.com/products/chevy-383-stroker-stage-2-400-hp.html
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09-04-2013, 11:48 AM
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window tinting
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Ouch, I got a quote of $175 for my '78, up here...
Ouch, I got a quote of $175 for my '78, up here in Syracuse.
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07-31-2013, 01:01 PM
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Can I Run Without a Hood for a Few Days
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I did it here in NY for a few days....it was cool...
I did it here in NY for a few days....it was cool as hell, lot's of looks! :)
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07-31-2013, 12:59 PM
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fuel octane
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I typically will only use non-ethanol gas in mind...
I typically will only use non-ethanol gas in mind unless in a bind. What you need to consider in your case is how often will the car be driven vs sitting for long periods of time. Obviosly if it's a...
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Whats the Story behind your C3?
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Got my 1st Vette, an '81 back in 2002, when I...
Got my 1st Vette, an '81 back in 2002, when I found out from a friend how cheap insurance was on them. Sold it in 2008 when gas prices were over $4 gal and I was facing possible layoff. A couple...
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07-24-2013, 02:10 PM
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Powder coated intake install Q.
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I have the black edelbrock manifold, ordered it...
I have the black edelbrock manifold, ordered it back in May and the sealing surfaces are NOT powdercoated.
They are a damn good looking intake!
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07-13-2013, 01:14 PM
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Alternator '78
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Hop's 78
I took a pic to show you but can't post the...
I took a pic to show you but can't post the friggin thing! lol
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07-13-2013, 01:02 PM
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Alternator '78
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Hop's 78
All I can make out is something that looks like...
All I can make out is something that looks like half a number, then K24 12VNEG
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07-12-2013, 02:58 PM
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Alternator '78
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Alternator '78
I have the alternator from my '78 that is in perfect working condition. I replaced it because when i put in the new engine with the nice black edelbrock intake, well, the alternator just looked plain...
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C3 General
07-08-2013, 12:47 PM
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Custom tail light lens?
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Custom tail light lens?
Seems like a simple request but I can't find anything other than original style or the LED conversion or bubble lens....I do not want bubbles.
Just looking for a plain red lens without the center...
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C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2013, 12:44 PM
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Oil Leak
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Check around the distributor shaft, I've had a...
Check around the distributor shaft, I've had a leak there and had to replace the gasket.
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C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2013, 12:34 PM
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75 wiring question
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Hop's 78
I did the same (but with a 14ga) to run my...
I did the same (but with a 14ga) to run my electric fuel pump and electric choke, but my fans get power from the starter connection.
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C3 General
06-21-2013, 01:16 PM
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68-82 wiring diagrams for anyone
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Ah, this would be good to have, it's for a...
Ah, this would be good to have, it's for a 1978....
FXL@twcny.rr.com
thanks.
edit:
my cousin is working on a 1971, if you could throw that in too it would be appreciated.
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