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Forum: C3 General
06-15-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,785
Posted By metal tech

not saying these are the safest jack stands you...

not saying these are the safest jack stands you can buy, but I've used them for several years now and the extra lock bar is a comforting feeling under a diesel pickup. My Harbor freight stands are...
Forum: C3 General
06-07-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,756
Posted By metal tech

that looks better than new out of the box. I just...

that looks better than new out of the box. I just had Stealth Ram done with Cerakote and paid 3x more.
Forum: C3 General
05-06-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By metal tech

yes stick with 75/25 (AR/CO2) mix. I use a bottle...

yes stick with 75/25 (AR/CO2) mix. I use a bottle of 98/02 (CO2/O2), not worth the added work to get settings right for a special mix.
Forum: C3 General
05-05-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By metal tech

maybe this info will help you. I recently priced...

maybe this info will help you. I recently priced getting an exh system coated inside & outside by JetHot. I want a satin black exterior, the black is a "top coat", not a base coat which is the silver...
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,763
Posted By metal tech

That looks like a homebrewed version of either...

That looks like a homebrewed version of either one. Top pic is 5-Link. Bottom pic is Greg Pickett from 1982 I think...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By metal tech

https://www.autocoolguy.com/ give this guy a...

https://www.autocoolguy.com/

give this guy a look see. At least 2 of us on here use his controllers. I like overkill, breaking down in middle of nowhere usa ruins everything.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,702
Posted By metal tech

FWIW: another member mentioned the 20% coupon at...

FWIW: another member mentioned the 20% coupon at Harbor Freight does say floor jacks. I used a 20% on the 1000 lb jack at harbor freight, it's a Transmission Jack not a floor jack. You can try that...
Forum: C3 General
01-20-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By metal tech

There is a guy in Anna TX that parts out C3's. I...

There is a guy in Anna TX that parts out C3's. I see his ads here in OKC, and he may have a set. I can't find a craigslist ad from him, but YouTube Corvette Ben and try contacting him that way. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By metal tech

this took a bit to find, but you can make...

this took a bit to find, but you can make something similar depending on how resourceful you are.

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sensors/sensor_accessories/parts/534-35
Forum: C3 General
01-12-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,210
Posted By metal tech

he didn't write a book that I know of, but search...

he didn't write a book that I know of, but search for member Dub. He's given out advice in this forum that is probably some of the best you could get.
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,957
Posted By metal tech

Yes, to make sure it doesn't pull or do anything...

Yes, to make sure it doesn't pull or do anything odd that it didn't prior to the alignment. You "should" be able to drive it with the tech in pass seat. You can give them feedback for any needed...
Forum: C3 General
10-18-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,230
Posted By metal tech

I think it's the approximately 5K price of a new...

I think it's the approximately 5K price of a new Rodeck, Donovan, Brodix, or Dart block that keeps them out of "street" cars. That's a lots of $$ for just a block if your not trying to race it and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,129
Posted By metal tech

I use the benders from Imperial, but I do a lot...

I use the benders from Imperial, but I do a lot of SS tubing. You could use a cheaper bender but may need to add a little longer handle to get the leverage to bend SS. FYI, I buy my SS 304 from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,900
Posted By metal tech

the info below was copied from Quick Fuels page ...

the info below was copied from Quick Fuels page
Fuel System Carbureted

High Speed Air Bleed 31

Idle Air Bleed Size 70

Material Aluminum

Model Super Street Series
Forum: C3 General
09-28-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,059
Posted By metal tech

I'm not a carb expert by any stretch, but some of...

I'm not a carb expert by any stretch, but some of the Quick Fuel carbs have replaceable idle, high speed and PV restrictions. Several on here use the Quick Fuel carbs and I don't think any have...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,059
Posted By metal tech

https://forums.holley.com/forumdisplay.php?82-Snip...

https://forums.holley.com/forumdisplay.php?82-Sniper-EFI

Between the Facebook group and the forum above I think you could find an answer to your problem in less than an hour waiting on hold....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,412
Posted By metal tech

if possible, I would try to measure the depth...

if possible, I would try to measure the depth from the oil pump drive to the distributor seat on the manifold and compare to the actual distributor. The manifold may be machined deeper, giving you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-07-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,553
Posted By metal tech

https://moretraction.com/product/efi-tc2/ If...

https://moretraction.com/product/efi-tc2/

If you update to a Holley Dominator EFI ecu then this can work.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By metal tech

have you looked at the Ranger OD? Mounts in front...

have you looked at the Ranger OD? Mounts in front of your trans and has .75 OD ratio.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
07-25-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,808
Posted By metal tech

Not mine, but maybe someone interrested

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/oklahoma-city-1982-c3-corvette/6942049387.html

I have no room left for another toy/project. 82 CE
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By metal tech

https://www.autocoolguy.com/ Street Rat on...

https://www.autocoolguy.com/

Street Rat on here is using one from the Autocoolguy. I got one to use based on his experiences.
Forum: C3 General
07-03-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,439
Posted By metal tech

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0355_274b659b097fbc231161444d6b0aac404ec4aef8.jpg
The way I bought it....
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,696
Posted By metal tech

C4 has far more electronics to worry about going...

C4 has far more electronics to worry about going out than a C3 does, hopefully that translates to cheaper/easier fixes when things do fail
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,286
Posted By metal tech

the first 2 of those reviews are not good at all....

the first 2 of those reviews are not good at all. But how can anyone accurately measure a 2 piece flexible seal? Summit confirms that the Cometic seal is actually for a MKIV, yet with the added...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,286
Posted By metal tech

in one of the David Vizard BBC books he mentions...

in one of the David Vizard BBC books he mentions a 1 piece rms. I saw a show recently where they installed one, just a single cut and then work it into position. That Cometic has the ends reshaped...
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