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Forum: C3 General
12-25-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,220
Posted By Solid LT1

I am constantly shocked at the costs involved...

I am constantly shocked at the costs involved when building these cars used in an ametuer competition to win metal plated plastic trophies.....my Vette might not be the 10/10ths capable machine but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,779
Posted By Solid LT1

Yes those cup washer go between the spider gears...

Yes those cup washer go between the spider gears and the posi case and will fall out when you least need them to....get the case in a position where you can get a washer in...align the spider gear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Posted By Solid LT1

If I get my 69 Z/28 back I'm going to see about...

If I get my 69 Z/28 back I'm going to see about those trick flows....440-450HP would be possible with a roller cam.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,309
Posted By Solid LT1

I have a pair of those.....used them for a mock...

I have a pair of those.....used them for a mock up one time. They are made overseas of who reall knows what material. The OEM tie rod end studs are forged...Those are not...if you look at the old...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2017, 12:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,557
Posted By Solid LT1

Yep! That's the number I had heard on Yellow...

Yep! That's the number I had heard on Yellow Bullet forum.....didn't want to rain on your parade! I did 189 in my C6Z06..... can only imagine the experience in a C2 Roadster! Might be time to look...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,557
Posted By Solid LT1

Nice Job! from what I've heard! Hard work and...

Nice Job! from what I've heard! Hard work and effort does pay off!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,081
Posted By Solid LT1

If you drive the Vette hard....the later candy...

If you drive the Vette hard....the later candy ass soft mounts will keep the body freer of stress cracks....I've always considered those a "badge of courage". Years ago when I was a fabricator on a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,169
Posted By Solid LT1

That Accel actually uses GM style points....2...

That Accel actually uses GM style points....2 sets being a dual point distributor. You will see 2 round rubber circles on the side of the distributor....these are the access points for putting in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By Solid LT1

Taking another look at that center carb.....so...

Taking another look at that center carb.....so much wrong with it! Take a good look at the float bowl vent tubes.....the carb on the left has the angled tubes in the proper orientation.....one on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2017, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By Solid LT1

I think I still have a nice one around....$75 if...

I think I still have a nice one around....$75 if your interested. Off a 68K mile car still in decent condition.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,557
Posted By Solid LT1

That Gforce reminds me of helping my buddy with...

That Gforce reminds me of helping my buddy with his old E/MP Camaro with a Dough Nash 5 speed (I know Gforce uses similar trans case) That old Camaro had a 60 or 70lb flywheel in it and we chewed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2017, 12:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By Solid LT1

You will notice the LT-1 carb bases have the 3/8"...

You will notice the LT-1 carb bases have the 3/8" nipple for the PCV valve on the passenger side of the carb and the base plate of the center carb in your picture has the 3/8" PCV pipe directly in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,253
Posted By Solid LT1

Snap On makes a portable 4 gas analyzer that...

Snap On makes a portable 4 gas analyzer that interfaces with their Modus diagnostic tool and there are others out there.....if you want to do pre testing for late model emissions tests. I just junked...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By Solid LT1

Until 1971 WP shafts were 5/8" diameter after...

Until 1971 WP shafts were 5/8" diameter after that 3/4".....I run Edelbrock pumps....they are some of the best.....wouldn't risk my driving joy on a foreign sourced product myself.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,391
Posted By Solid LT1

Stock 350 Vette? I would think there are local...

Stock 350 Vette? I would think there are local sources for a quality 12VDC ignition coil....a Holden or Ford unit would easily work for your application.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2017, 01:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,787
Posted By Solid LT1

Or go with a 70-72 LT-1 fuel line and fuel...

Or go with a 70-72 LT-1 fuel line and fuel pump.....bolts right on! Wilcox Corvette/Classic Tube can set you up.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2017, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,196
Posted By Solid LT1

GTO LS is far better than a 98 motor.....I would...

GTO LS is far better than a 98 motor.....I would only use 2002 or later LS motor.....the early LS heads have many unique parts like perimeter valve cover bolts....later motors have LS6 type venting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2017, 01:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By Solid LT1

Original AC Delco lifters have Stellite...

Original AC Delco lifters have Stellite faces.....NO NEED to screw with nitriding....they are HARD. I'm not sure I would nitride an OEM Chevy cam either if it was NOS. I would have a machine shop...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,116
Posted By Solid LT1

I have a Greenwood 5 link and Guldstrand cobbled...

I have a Greenwood 5 link and Guldstrand cobbled 6 link set up (work is pretty crude but, I was told it came off a car fabbed in Dicks shop)....if your interested I'm ready to clear some stuff out of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2017, 11:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By Solid LT1

Single disc clutch? I see a multi disc in your...

Single disc clutch? I see a multi disc in your future if what you have is a single....nice job Jim!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2017, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,396
Posted By Solid LT1

You can go to small journal connecting rods to...

You can go to small journal connecting rods to gain room. I guess your worried about a "matching numbers" engine block. If the shop is the least bit competent the clearancing poses no threat to block...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,257
Posted By Solid LT1

Pro Filer is still one of the great sets of...

Pro Filer is still one of the great sets of cylinder heads for a Chevy build. I would buy them over AFR any day but, I would buy them "bare" and install my preferred hardware into them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-01-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,979
Posted By Solid LT1

Foam glue tape is your friend when trying to get...

Foam glue tape is your friend when trying to get these POORLY designed parts to work....just saying. It is almost INEXCUSEABLE that these parts are so BADLY made!
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-23-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Solid LT1

I have a repro....never used $150....the fit and...

I have a repro....never used $150....the fit and finish isn't quite as good as a GM one. I will guarantee it is exactly same as reproduction ones being offered by various vendors. PM me for details.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2017, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,265
Posted By Solid LT1

Gunther.....I think I have a new Echlin solid...

Gunther.....I think I have a new Echlin solid state electronic choke conversion in my storage somewhere, I bought it for my 69 Z/28 Camaro....it should be the same unit for a Tri-power Holley. These...
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