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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By marshrat99

Your pics are exactly what I was needing. Thanks...

Your pics are exactly what I was needing. Thanks so much.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By marshrat99

Help with 79 Parking Brake Retraction Springs

I bought a rebuild kit for my 79 parking brakes but it came with no instructions and my shop and assembly manuals do not describe which parking brake retraction spring goes on which side.

Here's a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By marshrat99

Rear bearing repair shops in Dayton, OH area?

I have a noisy rear bearing that most likely needs replaced plus trailing arm bushings. What repair shops in the Dayton, OH area are recommended? TIA
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By marshrat99

Some may disagree but your cam selection should...

Some may disagree but your cam selection should be matched to many things such as compression ratio, rear end gears, tire size, etc.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-29-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,579
Posted By marshrat99

Here is what I'd do and have done on my 79, in...

Here is what I'd do and have done on my 79, in the following order:

1) ensure belts are tight
2) check hoses. Squeezing them should be firm not squessy
3) replace therm with a 180*
4) replace...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-29-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,579
Posted By marshrat99

I believe the idea is to allow any trapped air to...

I believe the idea is to allow any trapped air to escape past the therm.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-29-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By marshrat99

I've heard many good things about the Vortecs but...

I've heard many good things about the Vortecs but here are my specs for my 79:
Dart IE 180 intake 64cc chamber heads
Edelbrock EPS intake
CC XE262 cam
Holley SA 670 carb

I have a 14" x 3"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-29-2010, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By marshrat99

On my 355 I'm running a 670 Holley SA, vacuum...

On my 355 I'm running a 670 Holley SA, vacuum secondaries and electric choke here in Northern Ohio. I've a 70 454 Chevelle that I'm rebuilding and am seriously looking at the 770 Holley SA, vacuum...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-29-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,784
Posted By marshrat99

Hedman Elites here, x-pipe, Dynomax turbos. ...

Hedman Elites here, x-pipe, Dynomax turbos. Really changes the sound.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-25-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By marshrat99

I'm a 79 owner. Fig A would be to make sure you...

I'm a 79 owner. Fig A would be to make sure you got the correct water pump. Our's are different that the standard short or long Chevy pumps. That might be throwing off the alignment of your belts.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
Posted By marshrat99

Blue printing an engine consits of measuring...

Blue printing an engine consits of measuring every part as the engine is assembled to ensure the parts are within the specifications of your application. IE, you don't take chances even if the parts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 752
Posted By marshrat99

Same problem here but two times. Each ended...

Same problem here but two times. Each ended being a caliper sucking in air. No visible dampness from leaking fluid. The culprit was rotors being ever so warped. Had to use a dial guage to find...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,040
Posted By marshrat99

The folk at Bowtie Transmissions were a...

The folk at Bowtie Transmissions were a tremendous help to me in my TH350 to 2004R swap. They've got everthing you need and a good guarantee on their product. If you decide to go with BTO then you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,920
Posted By marshrat99

The EPS intake will give you slightly more...

The EPS intake will give you slightly more clearance and is a good performance intake. I'm using it on my 79, Holley 670 SA, 3/4" spacer, 3"x14" air filter but did have to go with a drop base.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,267
Posted By marshrat99

670 Holley Street Avenger here without issues for...

670 Holley Street Avenger here without issues for years except for those darn plastic sight windows which had to go after only a few weeks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,612
Posted By marshrat99

Great info guys. I've had my 79 mucho years and...

Great info guys. I've had my 79 mucho years and have done a lot of work under the hood, including new engine and dist, but never knew my 79 had one.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By marshrat99

Have you checked for vacuum leaks? As you know...

Have you checked for vacuum leaks? As you know there are a zillion places on the 79 for that to happen. Good luck.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By marshrat99

When I installed my 355 a few years back, I had...

When I installed my 355 a few years back, I had the same question. I'd driven my 79 a couple of years without the A/C working and thought that it was shot since it never worked. Anyways, taking a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,422
Posted By marshrat99

Buy the Scat Mat. ...

Buy the Scat Mat.

http://www.safepetproducts.com/

This is an interesting conversation in that my wife is a tree hugger and has 6 outside cats and 1 dog. Not a big deal since we live in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By marshrat99

I've the 670 SA on my 79. Use a T on the one...

I've the 670 SA on my 79. Use a T on the one marked for the power breaks or T off of the one coming from your intake manifold if you need extra vac lines.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By marshrat99

I'm running a hi-volume but low pressure Melling...

I'm running a hi-volume but low pressure Melling since my rebuild about 4-5years ago on a 355 SBC. No issues. Of course during my rebuild, I enlarged and ported a lot of the oil passages.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,920
Posted By marshrat99

Dynomax Super Turbos here. Also with Hedman...

Dynomax Super Turbos here. Also with Hedman Elite headers and a x-pipe. I think you'll like yours.
Forum: C3 General
07-05-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By marshrat99

Last winter I spent from October till March...

Last winter I spent from October till March getting my 79 ready for new paint. I didn't do anything except prep for paint. Between brewskies and materials, I had about $3K invested. Of course I...
Forum: C3 General
07-05-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By marshrat99

$$$ / mile ?

I was motivating down I-75 last Friday and noticed that my right turn indicator bulb wasn't working. I also noticed that I have racked up @ 20K since my original purchase of my 79, I got thinking of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2009, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By marshrat99

I had the same problem with my 79 and replaced...

I had the same problem with my 79 and replaced the turn signal mechanism this winter.

On a difficulty scale of 1(lo)-10(hi), this one is about a 3. You'll need a wheel puller to get the steering...
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