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Forum: C3 General
02-26-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By Jason Staley

Switching bumper covers is fairly easy. The...

Switching bumper covers is fairly easy. The actual bumperettes under the bumper cover unbolt from the bumper. Then the new cover should just bolt on. Here's my 76 with an 80-82 bumpercover installed....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jason Staley

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how well...

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how well these cars handle, especially with all the care you are taking with your setup. I use the smart bracket too and to avoid issues with exhaust...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jason Staley

Regretfully it was VBP that's out of business. ...

Regretfully it was VBP that's out of business. The only one I know of that sells the blocks is Duntov Motors, but they don't sell a kit like that though.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jason Staley

https://howeracing.com/collections/howe-precision-...

https://howeracing.com/collections/howe-precision-ball-joints/products/howe-22304s-precision-ball-joint-3-bolt-steel-cap-fits-k6034

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jason Staley

You are correct about using shorter tie-rods and...

You are correct about using shorter tie-rods and the kit I purchased came with new shorter ones along with the bump steer blocks....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jason Staley

I used the VB&P kit also and have had no issues...

I used the VB&P kit also and have had no issues with it over 20 years now. Drilled out steering arm on drill press and used thread locking compound on the 1/2" bolts. I lowered my 76 to maximize the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,699
Posted By Jason Staley

Here's a link to Holley's manual of their current...

Here's a link to Holley's manual of their current model of this carb. This might help you tune it.

https://documents.holley.com/199r11081.pdf
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,446
Posted By Jason Staley

Although I don't have a comparison to a stock...

Although I don't have a comparison to a stock setup, I do have data from the track that shows the factory 'configuration' can produce ~1g braking performance. I built my system long before any kits...
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,186
Posted By Jason Staley

I don't know if there is ONE best modification,...

I don't know if there is ONE best modification, but here are my top modifications. Most of my components are not available anymore, but I found links to similar products.1 - 17" wheels with high...
Forum: C3 General
08-04-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By Jason Staley

Give Richmond and G-Force a call and see what...

Give Richmond and G-Force a call and see what they have to say. https://www.gforcetransmissions.com
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By Jason Staley

I just capped off the vapor return line that is...

I just capped off the vapor return line that is on the frame. Been like that for 20+ years with no problem.
Forum: C3 General
02-03-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 805
Posted By Jason Staley

I replaced my 76's rear bumper cover with an...

I replaced my 76's rear bumper cover with an 80-82's years ago. Pretty straight forward installation. Bolts right on, except you have to unbolt the aluminum bumper extensions that are under the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 876
Posted By Jason Staley

I'm having the same issues. Lots of missing...

I'm having the same issues. Lots of missing photos recently.
Forum: C3 General
06-13-2022, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By Jason Staley

Good looking car. :cool: Just be cautious...

Good looking car. :cool:

Just be cautious about lowering the rear too much. It will increase the bumpsteer of the suspension. You want the half shafts pointed down toward the wheels. If it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 810
Posted By Jason Staley

I can testify that this spring arrangement is...

I can testify that this spring arrangement is similar to the C4 spring and works very well for a weekend play toy, as long as you don't want really high spring rates. I have them paired with (now...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-18-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,104
Posted By Jason Staley

Thanks, It's a 76 with an 80-82 rear bumper cover.

Thanks, It's a 76 with an 80-82 rear bumper cover.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-17-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,104
Posted By Jason Staley

I've had mostly positive experiences during track...

I've had mostly positive experiences during track days, but I've had a few people that had to make comments about my car being too old for the track. Something about it being too prone to breaking...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
02-03-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By Jason Staley

Maybe you're just over temping your brakes. I've...

Maybe you're just over temping your brakes. I've ran many track days on HP Plus compound pads braking from 120-125 to 70 mph @ 1g with no brake fade or excessive pad/rotor wear; however, I did...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-16-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

Instead of removing the dust covers for my mainly...

Instead of removing the dust covers for my mainly street car, I modified them to accept cooling ducts. I haven't had any brake cooling related issues since I added these. I welded on exhaust tubing...
Forum: C3 General
11-08-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By Jason Staley

If you're running typical tires that don't flat...

If you're running typical tires that don't flat spot there is no need for them, BUT if you run tires in the Max or Extreme Performance categories ( <250 rating) that tend to flat spot quickly they do...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

I installed the 3/4" longer ball joints when I...

I installed the 3/4" longer ball joints when I installed the SPC upper A-Arms. I used Howe ball joints. Regretfully, its been way too many years to recall the part number, but here is a link to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

Finally found an old camber plot I created after...

Finally found an old camber plot I created after installing the longer ball joints....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

Here's my heavy duty "harness bar" since it...

Here's my heavy duty "harness bar" since it doesn't meet anyone's rules. It was a first trial run built out of an inexpensive kit. Just this 4 point bar along with some frame reinforcement & a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

Something I did before Van Steel came out with...

Something I did before Van Steel came out with their new Delrin cross member bushings was I raised the differential allowing me to set the half shafts at a slight angle down to minimize the rear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 17,922
Posted By Jason Staley

I'm not sure honestly, I had already switched...

I'm not sure honestly, I had already switched over to 17 x 8 wheels prior to switching upper a-arms with the 3/4" taller ball joints. I think the 15's where the reason that the spindles weren't...
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