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Forum: C3 General
11-17-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By 81fastvette

Wow I guess answers my question, would hate to...

Wow I guess answers my question, would hate to spend the money rebuilding my alum rearend only to have it blow out with my dad in the car and a full tank of gas and 400 ft lbs of torque, are the alum...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By 81fastvette

Sorry, yes I know that I need to rebuild or...

Sorry, yes I know that I need to rebuild or replace, just wondering if rebuilt alum rear end will stand up to some hp on 255 bfg street tires, looking for high 12's in the quarter
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,668
Posted By 81fastvette

Pics are a pain in the ass, and won't do this...

Pics are a pain in the ass, and won't do this topic justice as I am done with the conversion and am not putting the old bulbs back in. The red leds are 12 dollars each and can be found at six states...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By 81fastvette

coil overs available for 81-82 alum diff?

Is the bracketry available to do rear coil overs on the 81-82 aluminum rear diffs or can this be fabricated? Would like to soften up the ride on my dd with adjustable coil overs, tired of harsh ride...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,668
Posted By 81fastvette

awesome led tail light upgrade!

I just converted to led tail lights from six state distributors, heavy duty brand, these are red leds that go into the socket with a little modification with a dremmel, no ricer look you can't see...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By 81fastvette

81-82 rear diff breakable on street tires?

I have 270k on the rearend in my 81 and it is whining too much for my taste, will be putting 400hp engine in soon, has anyone blown the aluminum rearend out on street tires? Just wondering if I need...
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,721
Posted By 81fastvette

As much work as it is to get the side yoke out if...

As much work as it is to get the side yoke out if you don't get it right just buy the new hardened end yokes, I have a welder too any am very capable, no way in hell would I try what your are...
Forum: C3 General
08-23-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By 81fastvette

Thanks Neal, I am currently working with someone...

Thanks Neal, I am currently working with someone on ebay
Forum: C3 General
08-21-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By 81fastvette

Thanks for the info, I am trying to contact the...

Thanks for the info, I am trying to contact the ebay seller as the auction went off 5 minutes after I clicked your link though I don't think it sold
Forum: C3 General
08-21-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By 81fastvette

got scammed looking for a used 80-82 AIR DAM

I am looking for a good straight used air dam for an 80-82 this is the piece that the rubber strips go on on the front of the car, I am tired of looking at my warped one and do not want to put a...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-20-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By 81fastvette

wtb 80-82 lower valance- no fiberglass

Still looking for a good used abs lower air damn/ valance for an 80-82, this is the piece that the rubber strips go on, looking for a straight one where the rubber strips will be level all the way...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-02-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By 81fastvette

wtb 80-82 lower valance- no fiberglass

Looking to buy an 80-82 lower valance, this is the piece that channels air up to the radiator and the two rubber strips go on. Not so concerned with it being a little bowed as I am with it being...
Forum: C3 General
07-22-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By 81fastvette

ecklers led tail lights???

Has anybody tried the ecklers led tail lights? If so how much brighter are they? Do they look good or tacky? I am planning on going with four tail lights on my 81 with the new camaro back up lights...
Forum: C3 General
07-06-2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By 81fastvette

front coil overs on a c3 - hows the ride?

I am looking to improve my ultimate driving machine and was wondering if coil overs are the way to go? Personally I think my car rides like sh**t compared to other cars, I have upgraded everything...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-12-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By 81fastvette

Damn artist formerly known as Prince:rofl:

Damn artist formerly known as Prince:rofl:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

I have thought about seeing if I can make the...

I have thought about seeing if I can make the lock up work as their is supposedly a lock up convertor in there and I don't think they took the ball bearing out of the input shaft as I saw it in...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

Thanks again for the info, so I can build for...

Thanks again for the info, so I can build for around 800 plus having some of the work done or find somebody I can trust and have it done for around 1200. I just don't understand why many builders are...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-11-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

Thanks for the info, would still like to know...

Thanks for the info, would still like to know what it cost to rebuild on your own and where do you get these parts?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

Finding someone you can trust is the hard part

Finding someone you can trust is the hard part
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

How much did it cost to build your 700r4? Should...

How much did it cost to build your 700r4? Should I use a transgo stage 1 or stage 2 for a decent daily driver shift? Right now I often get a nose dive when it shifts from 2-3 ?????:willy:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

Their answer is to tighten down the tv cable so...

Their answer is to tighten down the tv cable so that it shifts at 2.5 - 3k under normal acceleration shifts firm then. Do your c4's shift at 3k under normal acceleration? This is why I prefer to do...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

I shouldn't have to tear down a transmission that...

I shouldn't have to tear down a transmission that I paid 1400 for. I just want it to shift nice and firm like my old turbo 350 so it might actually last a while. Might have to learn how to build my...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-09-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 81fastvette

bad tranny rebuild experience need help!

I just purchased a supposedly Built 700r4 from a local shop here in portland, ore called gresham transmission, I think these guys are idiots, I can only hope that they put the internals in that they...
Forum: C3 General
05-31-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 81fastvette

Thanks for the help, I hope to be back on the...

Thanks for the help, I hope to be back on the road soon at a much lower rpm, with a much higher cruise speed
Forum: C3 General
05-30-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 81fastvette

major 700r4 conversion problems - need help

I am in the process of converting my 81 over to built 700r4, thought I had everything I needed but I guess I was wrong, this takes an 82 crossmember right? Does this crossmember bolt where the old...
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