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Forum: C3 General
07-14-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,998
Posted By stingry

When I bought mine it had 97000 miles on it....

When I bought mine it had 97000 miles on it. Original everything. Ran rough but still was a fucntional car. After a rebuild I can jump in it and drive it anywhere.

If you want new car reliability...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By stingry

X-pipe does fit

Bud,

There is room for an X-pipe. I have one tucked uner my rear end on my vette. I have a 2.5" stainless system with a Magnaflow X-PIPE tucked up. It was fiddly and I had to use a different...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By stingry

Lingenfelters book has good advice

MP,

I have John Lingenfleters book on Modifying Small Book Chevy Engines.

On page 132 he says that it does not matter - just place the H-pipe between the header collectors and the mufflers. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By stingry

Looks like it has been ground with an angle...

Looks like it has been ground with an angle grinder - vertical grooves visible. The heads were off the block when it was done or a spacer was put on the heads to stop it damaging it. Agree with WFO76...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
09-01-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By stingry

TCS Parts

Paul,

You need to do a little bit of research to get your TCS right. There are different styles of TCS vacumm switches out there. I would suggest you use the AIM for your year to find out the part...
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By stingry

TTT I have the a set to install and I would...

TTT

I have the a set to install and I would like to know also. Pics of the inside of the seat during the install would also be good.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-05-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By stingry

I would have to say that I have seen MANY custom...

I would have to say that I have seen MANY custom vettes and most of them seem like bits and pieces but never look finished.

This car is a very tidy car. :thumbs: It looks finished and the time...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-05-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,241
Posted By stingry

Thanks. Need to increase my insurance!

Thanks. Need to increase my insurance!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,489
Posted By stingry

I have seen this a lot. My 70 is 1/2 higher on...

I have seen this a lot. My 70 is 1/2 higher on the pasenger side. I have completely rebuilt the whole suspension. You can tweak it a little by adjusting the bolt length on one side of the spring....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2007, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,187
Posted By stingry

Best way is to use the SEM and PPG products as...

Best way is to use the SEM and PPG products as discussed in Lars Article. There is a Vinyl Prep, Sand Free Primer and then Vinyl colour. I painted my interior with the Laguna Black and you could not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By stingry

Thanks. :) Pete

Thanks.
:)
Pete
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By stingry

Sky65 - what did you use to reduce the pressure...

Sky65 - what did you use to reduce the pressure (part number/manufacturer please). Mine is also way too light. Dream to drive but no road feel.

Thanks,

Pete
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-22-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By stingry

Joe, Sell your good 72 frame and buy a good...

Joe,

Sell your good 72 frame and buy a good 81 frame. By the sounds of the work you are doing you might as well pull the body and graft it over to another frame. Sure you can weld a 72 front to a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By stingry

One of the forum guys sells the brackets. His...

One of the forum guys sells the brackets. His business name is Corvette Engineering, I think.

Lot of good info in LS1s post. I played around with pedal ratio and master cylinders a few years ago....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 498
Posted By stingry

BB is right thats the kit you need. Make...

BB is right thats the kit you need.

Make sure you get the nitrite (foam) float and check that the gasket from the carb to intake is the same as your old one.

Cheers,

Pete
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 728
Posted By stingry

FEVRE, I had to relocate the position of the...

FEVRE,

I had to relocate the position of the middle adjustable hiem bearing bracket. The way I did this was to remove teh bracket off the car, cut of the 90 degree peice that holds the centre hiem...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By stingry

My car is higher by 3/4 inch on the right front...

My car is higher by 3/4 inch on the right front passenger side.

Common problem. I measured a lot of cars in our club and they were ALL different.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 36,755
Posted By stingry

Well I have a 1970 300HP car. I tried to find all...

Well I have a 1970 300HP car. I tried to find all this out two years ago. Without spending big bucks I modded it as close to the L46 350HP motor as I could. I changed the following:
1. 2.02/1.92...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,545
Posted By stingry

Those do look good. The smooth curves would help...

Those do look good. The smooth curves would help keep flow up. With the add on tailpipe sections for $125 (sidepipes in this case) you can get a set of headers/sidepipes for under $1200.

Are...
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2006, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By stingry

Give Art or Dan a call at Van Steel. Number is on...

Give Art or Dan a call at Van Steel. Number is on their web page.

They have always provided Forum members with a good deal and gret after sales service.

Pete
Forum: C3 General
03-13-2006, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By stingry

Welcome to the madness. Remember to spend some...

Welcome to the madness. Remember to spend some time behind the wheel as well as under and over the car!

Cheers,

Pete
Forum: C3 General
03-13-2006, 03:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By stingry

Help Please

Anyone????????

I really need this for registration tomorrow.

All my documentation is still in a removal.
Forum: C3 General
03-12-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,934
Posted By stingry

Nice looking car. I am a big fan of the...

Nice looking car.

I am a big fan of the blue/blue combo.
Forum: C3 General
03-12-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By stingry

Need Full Specs on Rallye Wheels (15 x 8?)

I have a 1970 Vette.

About to get it inpsected for roadworthy the first time in Australia. I have AR TTII's (17x8, 4 Inch Backspaing) fitted to the car.

Are the factory Rallye Wheels 15X8 with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By stingry

Show us the shiny stuff! :cool: :cool: ...

Show us the shiny stuff!
:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Sunglasses ready!
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