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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Didn't manage to take any pictures of the new...

Didn't manage to take any pictures of the new clutch before putting it all together, but there is a new clutch and flywheel in there, a new oil pan (which doesn't leak!), and a ballistic transmission...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-17-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Yes the bellhousing and input shaft are just how...

Yes the bellhousing and input shaft are just how they were when I bought the trans. I didn’t take it out of the car but I assume that’s all factory LT1 stuff.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-17-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Flywheel: RAM-1510 Clutch Kit: RAM-98761 ...

Flywheel: RAM-1510
Clutch Kit: RAM-98761
Throwout bearing: Quarter Master 721100

SBC with the '97 T56 and for the clearance to measure properly I used 3-4 of the shims from the throwout bearing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

That’s what I’m thinking. Big washer, crossmember...

That’s what I’m thinking. Big washer, crossmember directly contacts frame, so the diff is raised as well.

I’m going to have to stare at everything for a bit before making a decision on what to do....
Forum: C3 General
01-14-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,669
Posted By AboveTheLogic

The worst burn I got was during the summer when I...

The worst burn I got was during the summer when I was driving in shorts and flip-flops.

Car was fully warm and I stopped to get gas. While the gas was pumping, I went to check the oil. Popped the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Kits are now $72-$79. A 12x12x3/8 6061...

Kits are now $72-$79.

A 12x12x3/8 6061 aluminum sheet is $35 and I have a jigsaw, hole saws, bench grinder, etc...

I am happy about raising the diff and lowering the body a bit. I've been...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Interesting. Raising the diff will also lower the...

Interesting. Raising the diff will also lower the back end of the car, yes?

What are the measurements of the aluminum discs? Maybe a silly question but can't I just make my own with some aluminum...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Really looking forward to experiencing this... ...

Really looking forward to experiencing this...

https://i.imgur.com/iNW7p5Nl.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Brakes are stock and fresh - except for the...

Brakes are stock and fresh - except for the rubber lines I have a few old lines I want to address. Will keep the upgrade in mind before taking high speed anything seriously beyond cruising the open...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Thanks everyone this all gives me more...

Thanks everyone this all gives me more confidence.

I found a few references to a 5,000-6,000 RPM max for 1310/1330/etc units and that got me concerned. Guess I won't worry so much about it....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 01:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Yeah I'm thinking I hope if there is going to be...

Yeah I'm thinking I hope if there is going to be a failure that I'd hear/feel some warning signs of a loose joint. I've experienced that before -- vibration when letting off the gas that goes away...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 885
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Driveshaft Speed - T56 w/ 4.11?

I just did something stupid and bought a reman 4.11 rear diff to swap into my '79 which has a T56.

I'm running the factory driveshaft which has been shortened to 23" and has solid 1330 joints at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Yeah for sure I wonder how much that could have...

Yeah for sure I wonder how much that could have contributed to the wear. Either way I'll have to be sure to use that stuff sparingly.

In other news, after convincing myself that changing gear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Thanks. What were your buddies saying when...

Thanks.

What were your buddies saying when talking you out of a 6-speed? Size/weight?

I found this 6 speed for $1k back in 2015 and there were no 5-speed options around for that price. I love...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

What a mess. ...

What a mess.

https://i.imgur.com/A746SXUl.jpg

Have to unbolt the steering to drop it down and make room to remove the pan. Steeroids kit. Really only need to remove 4 bolts and it came down...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,790
Posted By AboveTheLogic

7 years and somewhere around 6,000-8,000 miles...

7 years and somewhere around 6,000-8,000 miles later... my clutch is slipping in 5th and 6th.

I expected it to last longer, but I've taken it on the autocross track, done a lot of clutch dumps,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2023, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By AboveTheLogic

I'm really happy with my clutch setup. HP in high...

I'm really happy with my clutch setup. HP in high 300s, TQ in low 400s. Specs in my signature below. I have a fairly lengthy thread about my T56 swap here:...
Forum: C3 General
03-19-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By AboveTheLogic

'79 C3 Update - FiTech EFI w/ Sidepipes

History:
'79 C3, purchased for $1,000 in 2013 and most of my efforts have been on making it go fast and handle/ride reasonably well. Still lots to be desired with the body seals, paint, etc., but at...
Forum: C3 General
09-06-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By AboveTheLogic

1979 C3 @ Red Rock Canyon Today

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Been a while since I’ve been active on this forum. Most of my activity was 2014-2016 when I was leaning more about this car and doing a 6-speed swap with a top end rebuild.

Car is still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,916
Posted By AboveTheLogic

5 years later and I still don’t regret the 276...

5 years later and I still don’t regret the 276 over the 282 for fun street driving :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,009
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Unfortunately no, I never did figure out all the...

Unfortunately no, I never did figure out all the parts needed.

Here is a new link that might work:

https://1drv.ms/x/s!Ao_TJFnc9p4YkeUhmJ45w7KpPXxgPg

My ‘79 still has nonfunctional A/C and I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2019, 12:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,869
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Doug's headers/sidepipes did NOT clear with...

Doug's headers/sidepipes did NOT clear with Steeroids when I installed the headers. Had to bang the crap out of one of the tubes to make it work. Boy was I sore.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-01-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Dang I was hoping that was it. That was the...

Dang I was hoping that was it. That was the problem on my '79. Could jostle the wires near the bulkhead and pop the fuse on demand.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2019, 01:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Clean up the bulkhead connector behind the fuse...

Clean up the bulkhead connector behind the fuse panel on the other side of the firewall. Disconnect it, clean it up, put it back together. Very well could fix your problem and probably needs to be...
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,750
Posted By AboveTheLogic

Not interested now! I do want to switch from 3.36...

Not interested now! I do want to switch from 3.36 to 4.11 on my '79 with a 0.50 6th gear but am having a hard time dropping the coin in it. It is plenty fast now and the rear end was rebuilt a few...
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