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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,744
Posted By cosmicvette

It is for a SB (350). The 142/144 is only for SB,...

It is for a SB (350). The 142/144 is only for SB, should have explained that. I know a couple people have/are running these setups but that was a few years ago, wonder if they are still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,744
Posted By cosmicvette

142/144 Weiand Supercharger what carb? (anyone running a quadrajet)

Hi,

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/1326/medium654317ut.jpg

Have been considering a 142/144 supercharger install but I am wondering about what carb to run.

Is it possible to use a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,098
Posted By cosmicvette

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general/1287325...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general/1287325-torq-thrust-ii-definitive-guide.html
I made this thread back when I was looking at wheels, it has ALL the info you need re front and rear...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-18-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Posted By cosmicvette

Thanks for the replies guys, I figured it may...

Thanks for the replies guys, I figured it may just be new vs old seal, but wanted to check, there is definitely a noticeable difference. The window goes up down fine, the door panel is on tight and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-18-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Posted By cosmicvette

Need a picture of outer and inner window door seal PLEASE

Hello,

With the help of some great info/tips found on the forum, I am replacing the outer window seals of my 1990 corvette (because they are completely cracked).

I have installed the new outer...
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,351
Posted By cosmicvette

My vote is for Summit. Haven't used Jegs but...

My vote is for Summit.

Haven't used Jegs but I have made a lot of orders through Summit and every order has been sent out on time and arrived perfectly, at a good price. Plus I love it that they...
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By cosmicvette

Bump, still wondering if anyone knows of a...

Bump, still wondering if anyone knows of a supplier that has Stainless steel driver side mirrors (either large or small head, either is fine)???

:cheers:
cosmic
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 32,315
Posted By cosmicvette

Aftermarket spark plug wire routing, PICS?

Hi all,

Really don't like the factory routing, what should be a 5min job to change the spark plug wires is made an hour long saga trying to feed those damn wires through and underneath the motor....
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By cosmicvette

Yeah generally Sting Ray C2, Stingray C3, some...

Yeah generally Sting Ray C2, Stingray C3, some say the 76 cut off year for 'Stingray', but really...just because a car doesn't have a badge anymore, it is no longer a stingray even though it looks...
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,106
Posted By cosmicvette

Lars Lars Lars go Lars! Is that a motor for one...

Lars Lars Lars go Lars! Is that a motor for one of your cars? :thumbs:

cosmic
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,288
Posted By cosmicvette

6L80 anyone seen this transmission, how big, is it possible?

Hi all,

Have been considering a 4 speed auto conversion but after driving an '08 vette last year for a few thousand miles I loved the 6 speed auto it had.

Has anyone seen this transmission in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,253
Posted By cosmicvette

Stainless, stainless, stainless The extra...

Stainless, stainless, stainless

The extra $$$ now is worth it, I have stainless on my car. I have seen A LOT of chrome sets on other vettes (everyone seems to baulk at the extra $500 or whatever...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,146
Posted By cosmicvette

Do you know if it is the stock torque converter?...

Do you know if it is the stock torque converter? An aftermarket high stall would explain the high rpm, plus the 3.55's wouldn't help either.

And yeah I don't think '79's had a lock up converter. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,049
Posted By cosmicvette

Hmmm I do have experience with jag rear ends have...

Hmmm I do have experience with jag rear ends have fitted one to a hotrod, they are nice, the aluminium 'hubs' at each wheel do have a tendency to develop stress cracks though. First thing you have to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-15-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By cosmicvette

Thanks for the replies guys, it seems GM did get...

Thanks for the replies guys, it seems GM did get something right when they changed the headlight motor on the 89+ cars. My original plastic gears were still perfect, so I will just keep the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2009, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By cosmicvette

It can take a while for the fluid to get all the...

It can take a while for the fluid to get all the way down the lines again, it always takes longer for the brake fluid to get to the rear RHS caliper.

Just let it gravity bleed for a while (ie...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By cosmicvette

Headlights: Bronze gear or plastic?

Hi guys,

I am about to replace the bushings on my '90 headlights and want to put in new gears while I am at it.

Just wanted input on what people think is better to go for the bronze gear or...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,158
Posted By cosmicvette

Outer Door Window Seal Install, rivet q's and any tips for 1990?

Hi all,

Have done a fair bit of reading re outer window seal install (after leaving it for years I can't look at those horrific seals anymore, they are going on tomorrow, I have genuine GM...
Forum: C3 General
12-12-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,290
Posted By cosmicvette

Yes, this is unfortunately a problem we face...

Yes, this is unfortunately a problem we face getting parts from the USA (for us living in Australia). The wrong parts have been sent to me a number of times, and I couldn't have been bothered to go...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By cosmicvette

redwingvette was an extreme case and what a nice...

redwingvette was an extreme case and what a nice job he did on that car!

It all depends on where your car has been its whole life, my car soCal for a short while and the rest in Vegas/Henderson so...
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By cosmicvette

Thankyou Lars

Hi all,

I would just like to say thanks to Lars he has made my corvette SOOO much better!

Most of his Quadrajet tuning info can be found here: http://corvette.wikia.com/index.php?title=Intake
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By cosmicvette

- remove tire carrier - remove bolts holding...

- remove tire carrier
- remove bolts holding gas tank straps (two bolts), this is what you have probably missed, they are on the very rear crossmember (at the end of the chassis), where the bumpers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-04-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,481
Posted By cosmicvette

:thumbs: Thanks exactly the info I was after,...

:thumbs:
Thanks exactly the info I was after, funny they don't make the R44S anymore.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,481
Posted By cosmicvette

Hi, Thanks for the reply, pardon my...

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, pardon my ignorance but what is a tapered seat design sparkplug? how does it differ from the regular type? So it is ok to use an R44TS (should I be ordering the R45TS as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,481
Posted By cosmicvette

Ok from what has been said I think I will order a...

Ok from what has been said I think I will order a set of R44S's and R45S's and try them both.

Now the problem is I can't seem to find the R44S's on the Summit website (found the R45S's fine...
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