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Forum: C3 General
03-16-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By deisenreich

To echo Lars comments, I moved from Arlington, VA...

To echo Lars comments, I moved from Arlington, VA (sea level) to Santa Fe, NM (7000 feet) and felt a decent loss of power - approx 15 - 20 % on my 80 Vette with a Holley. Jetting helped a little,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By deisenreich

DC3, The switch is probably the same as your...

DC3,

The switch is probably the same as your 73 - as I see the rod that moves the switch positions on the steering column.

I'm not sure its the switch, but have one on order and will check...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By deisenreich

Doug1, I haven't solved it yet - was at the...

Doug1, I haven't solved it yet - was at the pumpkin patch with the kids today so will try again if time permits tomorrow after work or next weekend.

It did give out on me kinda sudden - but I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By deisenreich

Ok thanks, will try that tomorrow after work when...

Ok thanks, will try that tomorrow after work when there is still light and see what it shows..

Is the relay you mentioned earlier the same as the solenoid atop the starter?

If not, I don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By deisenreich

Doug1, Thanks for the info, I temporarily...

Doug1,

Thanks for the info, I temporarily bypassed the clutch safety switch and tried shorting the ignition switch wires and got nothing - other than the key buzzer warning sound and the standard...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By deisenreich

ignition switch question

Folks,

I am chasing a non-start condition on my 1980 4-speed. I don't know what I did, but probably something stupid, since that would be keeping in character.

Somewhere in between converting...
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By deisenreich

Awesome, thanks. I actually do use it when I...

Awesome, thanks. I actually do use it when I leave the house with the tops on and take them off on the way back, so I am glad that I can repair it. Thanks again!
Forum: C3 General
03-05-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By deisenreich

1980 T-top carrier part??

My 80 has the sort of odd t-top carrier option, which I actually use from time to time. This winter, 2 of the mounting grommets which are attached to the rear deck lid fell off. Does anyone know...
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,984
Posted By deisenreich

I like it - looks great! I may even try it on my...

I like it - looks great! I may even try it on my faded carpet.
Forum: C3 General
03-27-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By deisenreich

Awesome! Thanks for the info guys - I'll let you...

Awesome! Thanks for the info guys - I'll let you know how it turns out.
Forum: C3 General
03-27-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By deisenreich

Plastic trim redye question

Hello,

I confess this question is for my GTO, not my Vette. But I remember reading a tread here about painting or dyeing interior pieces - not sure what is technically the correct term. I bought...
Forum: C3 General
03-22-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 275
Posted By deisenreich

brake booster/Fuel line attachment on carb - 1980

Hi,

I was messing with my carb on my 80 and I lost the screw on nipple piece on the back of the carb that the brake booster vacuum line attaches to. Does anybody know where I can order one?
...
Forum: C3 General
10-08-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By deisenreich

Carb Fuel (dumb question) fitting question

I know this qualifies as a dumb question - but since its on the heels of a dumb action it all fits together pretty well.

I removed the stock carb from my 80 vette. At some point in the past...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By deisenreich

Carb rebuild kit question

Hello,

I'm planning to rebuild an extra Q-jet for my 1980 Vette. Its for a stock engine and I want to rebuild it back to stock specs. A nice cool weather project. I went to Advance Auto Parts...
Forum: C3 General
03-09-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By deisenreich

Parking Brake adjust/repair

Hello,

I am in the process of shipping my 80 4 speed Vette from CA to VA. In order for the carrier I'm using (DAS) to ship the vehicle, the parking brake needs to be in "working order" The...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 746
Posted By deisenreich

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C3 General
01-15-2006, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By deisenreich

Great, Thanks Dude! :thumbs:

Great,

Thanks Dude! :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
01-14-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By deisenreich

Engine Weight ?

In advance I know its kind of a dumb question, but I was wondering how much the fully dressed engine L48 in my 1980 Vette weighed. I was able to find that the LS1 engine found in the C5 and last...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2005, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 915
Posted By deisenreich

If I am not out of town that Weekend, Count me...

If I am not out of town that Weekend, Count me in. I live in south San Jose, and have an 80 that I think will respond well to some Larsification. :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2005, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By deisenreich

ring and pinion conversion

my 80 vette has a (calculated) 3:55 rear gear. Its a factory 4 speed with a few mods (cam, heads, exhaust) that probably bring the engine to 250 or 275 hp net, (at the flywheel, not rear wheels). I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,009
Posted By deisenreich

Happy B-Day Dude.

Happy B-Day Dude.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-15-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By deisenreich

I found mine on top of the tap. The lettering...

I found mine on top of the tap. The lettering was faded but still very visible. It was a blast to retrieve and had a lot of cool stuff on it, like what the original radio code was, ect. My car is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,670
Posted By deisenreich

Sad to say, my daily driver is a ford focus. ...

Sad to say, my daily driver is a ford focus. which makes driving the vette a lot more fun.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2004, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By deisenreich

original 80 intake manifold question

I have been trying to get an original 1980 intake manifold for my vette, with the correct build date to match my car. There are bunch for sale with the right part casting number. Some sellers are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2004, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 691
Posted By deisenreich

I like the car a lot, but I think the paint would...

I like the car a lot, but I think the paint would probably get old pretty soon. I'm more into a stock look. At the right price it would be worth considering. I live in San Jose, If you want me to...
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