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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,452
Posted By edd gordon

My 81 had gap in center and when I had the glass...

My 81 had gap in center and when I had the glass replaced I shrunk the moulding using a heat gun and cold water and now it fits without a gap
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,784
Posted By edd gordon

orings

I had lip seals in My 72 and 81 C3 both had problems after a few Years. Switch to Orings and works much better and NO leaks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,249
Posted By edd gordon

I have KYB GR2s up front with touring springs and...

I have KYB GR2s up front with touring springs and Bilsteins in back on My 81 rides OK Not bad Not great but fine for everyday driving
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-15-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By edd gordon

15X8 aluminum D3 wheels

Four C3 Aluminum Wheels original with black centers I believe they are from 76/77 Vette. Have lug nuts with them. Need polishing but are in good condition. Will take $250 for them from Member. Pickup...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By edd gordon

stock headers

I built three vortec head engines. Your wasting good horsepower with stock manifolds. Even cheap headers are better.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,833
Posted By edd gordon

most expensive corvette

I think the 63-67 Vette is much better looking
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,882
Posted By edd gordon

rag joint

Hey Gwank Your 100% right I did have that adapter on. My Bad! I have too many cars. I went out in Garage and looked sure enough it is on there. I was thinking it was another part I forgot or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,004
Posted By edd gordon

gauges in place of ashtray

I like Greg's mock up. I saw an 80 C3 with two gauges in place of the ashtray it looked like the pod was made of plastic. I couldn't find the owner to ask how it was made.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,882
Posted By edd gordon

rag joint

Hey this is the fourth or fifth C3 I installed a borgeson in and the car is not steady over the road (81 PS C3). I just noticed that in the directions it says You need to install a manual relay rod...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,262
Posted By edd gordon

383 carb

I've run Holley Avenger 670 on My 406 ran lean enough and got 17mpg. Also same engine used a Quadrajet that I built and ran fine also. There are so many choices to make on Carbs that I don't think...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-03-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,839
Posted By edd gordon

bleeding brakes

I replaced the MC all four brake hoses. Rebuilt the calipers with oring kits. Installed new E Brakes and hardware. Started bleeding process with vacuum bleeder to get fluid moving and did nothing but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By edd gordon

trailing arm front bushings

I been rebuilding cars for over fifty years and lots of C3 Corvettes. I have never seen front bushings on a C3 with poly last at all. I have had at least five friends who had to replace poly bushings...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 12,319
Posted By edd gordon

borgeson steering

I got mine from Buyautoparts. had to send mine back to borgeson it had too much play in it. Got new one from them and works great
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-08-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,017
Posted By edd gordon

168

I thought all 454s used 168 flywheel and 11" clutch. 10.4 was on small blocks with small bell housing. Just my opinion from old Camaro's I have owned. I know every 454 I had was externally balanced
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,888
Posted By edd gordon

pipe plugs

I just Tig Welded mine. The pump and all electronics were gone when I bought My 81. I have a small cam and edelbrock performer manifold and a Qjet. Runs great and much quicker then stock 81 and still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By edd gordon

goop

I had same problem in a few of My classic cars. I found out on an old T-Bird I had that I had to flush and reseal fuel tank and change all the fuel lines and rebuild the carb to solve problem. On one...
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