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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Eric R

:thumbs: :cheers: :cheers: :thumbs:

:thumbs: :cheers: :cheers: :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Eric R

Honest dude, just don't do it. Not smart, not...

Honest dude, just don't do it. Not smart, not safe, not worth it.

A question like this is just like asking why you cannot go 110mph on bald tires. Well, maybe you can the first time but who knows!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Eric R

It would seem that no amount of words or good...

It would seem that no amount of words or good advise is going to change your mind.

You might as well run the rubber line so we may have proof for the next person asking the same question.

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Eric R

You can use rubber line and it MIGHT be fine. I...

You can use rubber line and it MIGHT be fine. I look at it this way, your car and your life are not worth saving a few bucks. Just don't do it.

How do you plan on holding the rubber line in place?...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

Very serious, it gets cold So far, outside...

Very serious, it gets cold

So far, outside of the condensation, it has not been a problem and it is kinda neat. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

As posted earlier,,,, This thread is confusing so...

As posted earlier,,,, This thread is confusing so lets break it down.

Terminology
E-85 = 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline
E-100 = 100% ethanol

M-85 = 85% Methanol and 15% gasoline
M-100 = 100%...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

Nothing screams power like the smell of Alky ...

Nothing screams power like the smell of Alky :thumbs:

Currently I am sitting at a dynoed 573hp at the crank before Alky. The conversion to Alky was only the first stage. Adding a Weiand 177...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

I agree, however the header reads Alcohol. ...

I agree, however the header reads Alcohol. :cool:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 01:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

You will burn near twice as much Methanol as you...

You will burn near twice as much Methanol as you would gas and Ethanol is close behind. It doesn't matter how well tuned you are as you still need the higher alky to air ratio for combustion. If you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

I change my oil about every 3 weeks depending on...

I change my oil about every 3 weeks depending on how much I drive it. I would rather be safe than sorry. I have since installed a ball valve so I can run the carb dry then fill the bowls with gas and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

I am running 10:1 at this time and plan to bump...

I am running 10:1 at this time and plan to bump it up this winter. I have a friend at 13:1 now without any issues.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Eric R

When I did mine, the tranny shop recommended that...

When I did mine, the tranny shop recommended that a TH350 be installed as the selection of converters was greater. As I recall they only dinged me $350 for a rebuilt tranny with a transgo shift kit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2005, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Eric R

Yep, running methanol (Alcohol) here and yes, you...

Yep, running methanol (Alcohol) here and yes, you will get some past the rings so keep your oil changed frequently. You can run a fuel scent like bubble gum, cotton candy or grape, this way you can...
Forum: C3 General
10-04-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By Eric R

6-8 weeks? My TTll's took 3 months.

6-8 weeks? My TTll's took 3 months.
Forum: C3 General
09-29-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Posted By Eric R

You will like those :thumbs:

You will like those :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-27-2005, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 661
Posted By Eric R

I just installed -10 feed and -8 return all...

I just installed -10 feed and -8 return all aeroquip ss braided from a local shop.

-10 ss braided was $6.50 /ft
-8 ss braided was $6.00 /ft

That is the cheap part. The expensive part is all...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2005, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Eric R

If you look at the bottom picture we have already...

If you look at the bottom picture we have already painted the hood flat black until it is time to paint the whole car.
I just couldn't handle the tigers any longer...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Eric R

Some mods, big wheels and still have a lot of...

Some mods, big wheels and still have a lot of work to do. This car is far from finished. Dynoed at 573hp at crank before the alky conversion. Not proud of the fact that it has two tigers airbrushed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2005, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 434
Posted By Eric R

I was thinking Urethane, the same stuff that...

I was thinking Urethane, the same stuff that holds your windshield in the car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2005, 11:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,214
Posted By Eric R

A lean condition will kill you quick as will...

A lean condition will kill you quick as will getting greedy. According to NOS a 100 shot on a stock motor will be fine. Watch your fuel pressure and total timing, read your plugs after a run and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2005, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By Eric R

E85, M85 and M100 are all recogized by the EPA. I...

E85, M85 and M100 are all recogized by the EPA. I have been running M100 for about a week now.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2005, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By Eric R

Updated with belt drive pump picture

Updated with belt drive pump picture
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2005, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By Eric R

Blower, Supercharger pics?

Anyone have some pictures of a blown Vette with a Weiand 142 or 177?

Trying to get a visual of the belt clearance between the blower belt and the water pump pulley. I run a belt drive pump, shown...
Forum: C3 General
09-14-2005, 11:57 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 7,879
Posted By Eric R

:willy: I think it would be much cheaper...

:willy:

I think it would be much cheaper for the driver to loose 33lbs. :rofl:

:willy:
Forum: C3 General
09-13-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,117
Posted By Eric R

81 hood, airgap intake and NOS plate. I've got a...

81 hood, airgap intake and NOS plate. I've got a hole in my hood and currently looking into a new taller hood design. Mine did not fit.
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