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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,383
Posted By OzzyTom

I agree, You'll always lust for more power. ...

I agree,
You'll always lust for more power.
just don't put sticky rubber on the rear till you have updated the driveline components.

;)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By OzzyTom

Pedal goes to floor, no brake pressure. pedal...

Pedal goes to floor, no brake pressure.
pedal returns to position.
Pumping pedal does not increase pressure.

Question ... wouldn't a failed booster simply make the pedal very hard to press?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By OzzyTom

As I started reading your post, I was about to...

As I started reading your post, I was about to reply that I didn't live in the US of A.
Awesome that we have someone he in the Land of Oz that can do that.
I will follow up on them.

So the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By OzzyTom

yes.

yes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By OzzyTom

There is significant wear of the base material...

There is significant wear of the base material where the latch made contact.
Not sure whether that can be filled effectively.
Any advice?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By OzzyTom

Ed Kotch ??? I haven't heard of them... Or do...

Ed Kotch ???
I haven't heard of them...
Or do you mean Al Knoch. He's in Texas.
And yes, I am a bit apprehensive cutting the top out.
Tom
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 03:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,565
Posted By OzzyTom

It really does come back to you as to what you...

It really does come back to you as to what you want from the car.

I assume you are not looking at any competitive use of the car, so any of the original stock combinations of trans and motor will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 03:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By OzzyTom

Brake pedal to floor !!!

I have had a great run with my vette.
I've had it for 25 years and it has provided many great experiences over the years.
The first 5 years I spent lots of time getting everything sorted out.
Then...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 03:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By OzzyTom

Advice on convertible top

Hi all,
need a replacement white vinyl top for my 68 convertible.
For those that have done the install themselves, which one did you purchase and what additional parts were required..

Apart from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2022, 03:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By OzzyTom

Corner moulding for 68 Convertible

Hi all,
looking at doing some work on the vette during our winter (Australia) and I'm trying to source the corner mouldings used on the windscreen of a 68 Convertible.
I am finding it difficult to...
Forum: C3 General
12-19-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,261
Posted By OzzyTom

I like Buicks AND Corvettes! My 57 Buick...

I like Buicks AND Corvettes!

My 57 Buick Special allows me to act my age.....
but the 68 Corvette Convertible makes me feel like a teenager !!!!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 27,064
Posted By OzzyTom

You could you have a blocked vent port on the...

You could you have a blocked vent port on the tank.
remove the gas tank cap and see if the fuel pressure rises....
just a quick simple check to eliminate that as the issue.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2018, 05:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 26,565
Posted By OzzyTom

Another vote for TKO-600 RR with 3.73 diff gears....

Another vote for TKO-600 RR with 3.73 diff gears.
👍
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-20-2018, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,415
Posted By OzzyTom

Maybe an old thread riverracer, but it still...

Maybe an old thread riverracer, but it still applies...
check your throttle cable and linkages to see what is binding. Could be the carb needs a good clean. If not used for a while, can get a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-20-2018, 04:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,897
Posted By OzzyTom

Good luck with it..... I'm guessing 330 fwhp...

Good luck with it..... I'm guessing 330 fwhp with around 265 rwhp through the auto.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By OzzyTom

Just another suggestion..... is the fuel cap...

Just another suggestion..... is the fuel cap vented?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,365
Posted By OzzyTom

Glad to hear all worked out. I had a similar...

Glad to hear all worked out.
I had a similar issue after cross threading a plug due to very confined space for my oversized hand to start the plug thread correctly.:banghead:

I realised the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,413
Posted By OzzyTom

Tough decision if you can't store the original...

Tough decision if you can't store the original engine.

It's a no-brainer to just drop in a turnkey fully assembled stroker crate engine to achieve your objective power output. A reasonably well...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 39,686
Posted By OzzyTom

Another advantage with aluminium heads over iron...

Another advantage with aluminium heads over iron is you can run a full point more compression ratio without concerns of detonation.
If you are considering a cam change too, ensure you select a good...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,583
Posted By OzzyTom

With the specs you provided the cam suggested is...

With the specs you provided the cam suggested is good.
I run a similar duration with a touch more lift with 10.3:1 cr and am very happy.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-21-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,332
Posted By OzzyTom

Could the OP be TB reincarnated???

Could the OP be TB reincarnated???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,572
Posted By OzzyTom

I had the same issue with a new turn key crate...

I had the same issue with a new turn key crate engine fitted with the edelbrock 800 cfm AVS carb. Doing U turns or hard right turns would cause the car to cough mid turn.

Replaced with a Holley...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-04-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,434
Posted By OzzyTom

I had an annoying rattle from the rear.... ...

I had an annoying rattle from the rear.... Eventually found it to be the spare tyre carrier mount bolts. Tightened them and sprayed a bit of WD40 and it was gone.

Sorry if this was suggested...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,411
Posted By OzzyTom

:thumbs::thumbs:Only a slight noticeable...

:thumbs::thumbs:Only a slight noticeable vibration on cold start with my solid mounts.
After a few minutes, there is no discernable increase in vibration from stock mounts.

Now when I blip the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,904
Posted By OzzyTom

I would put solid mounts in, especially if you...

I would put solid mounts in, especially if you have a manual trans.
It is the left mount that shears.
If putting in non solid mounts, certainly put the ones with the interlock to prevent excess...
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