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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By Gator81

Agree with what the others posted, but wanted to...

Agree with what the others posted, but wanted to offer an additional suggestion: get the book "Rochester Carburetors" by Doug Roe. Besides all the basics, you will get lots of practical advice and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,176
Posted By Gator81

By the way, I'm not kidding about selling the...

By the way, I'm not kidding about selling the K&N's. I'll pack them up with the red oil (I think I've got 2 cans of it) and a bottle of the K&N cleaning solution. Heck, I'll even clean them first. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,176
Posted By Gator81

I was in the local parts shop (a Pep Boys) about...

I was in the local parts shop (a Pep Boys) about 6 months ago, asking the counter guy about the K&N filters they sell. I'd been using them, both oil and air, for years. Never really saw any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By Gator81

<big_G> Plenty, but that doesn't mean you don't...

<big_G> Plenty, but that doesn't mean you don't still have a vacuum leak.....

Roger that. Just figured it would help to know if I was looking for big ones or little ones. Sounds like little...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By Gator81

'81 w/ computer controls: how much vacuum?

Like our friend with the beautiful red '69 (see other vacuum thread), I'm trying to chase down a rough idle. I'm thinking vacuum leak. My vac gauge tells me I've got 15 inches at idle when warm. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2005, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 601
Posted By Gator81

A few suggestions. Run a couple of bottles...

A few suggestions.

Run a couple of bottles of injector cleaner through with whatever gas is left in your tank. If it's not fresh, clean gas, then dump in a bottle of drier like Heet to get any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By Gator81

[CA'80,'81,'82] Need help w/ O2 sensor & headers

Put headers on my '81's Summit crate motor. Significant improvement over the too-small stock tubular exhaust manifolds. Problem is with the oxygen sensor that the computer uses to control the carb....
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2005, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 583
Posted By Gator81

The '81 has a heat shield for the diff/spring...

The '81 has a heat shield for the diff/spring area, factory. Because the stock pipes pass directly under the diff, the shield covers the center part of the spring as well as the diff. My '81 is a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By Gator81

The piece that is screwed into the cylinder head...

The piece that is screwed into the cylinder head is a temperature sensitive switch. The contacts close at something over 200 degrees, I don't know the exact number. It would make no difference at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By Gator81

Power window return spring install - advice?

I've got to replace the coil spring in the power window unit of my driver's side door. I ordered the spring, but it came with no instructions. I'm sure I could blunder my way through it and figure...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By Gator81

I'd recommend a Centerforce. They make a Stage...

I'd recommend a Centerforce. They make a Stage 1, Stage 2, and "Dual Friction" varieties. the Stage 1 is probably a better clutch for a street driver, where Stage 2 will hold more torque on a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,903
Posted By Gator81

... probably the 12 2-barrels and the hair...

... probably the 12 2-barrels and the hair dryer... :leaving:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Gator81

One other possibility... if there is enough of...

One other possibility... if there is enough of the bolt sticking out to do so safely, you might try spot-welding a nut on it, to replace the broken-off head. As for soaking, use a penetrant like...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By Gator81

I've used the Echlin kits from NAPA for several...

I've used the Echlin kits from NAPA for several Rochester 4-bbl rebuilds, and been quite satisfied. They're around $20.

While I was there, I got a bucket of the heavy-duty carb cleaner. I don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,244
Posted By Gator81

Looks like your tops are AS3 BLUE NN7. Those...

Looks like your tops are AS3 BLUE NN7. Those codes should be enough to find a color match.

Mine are AS3 BLUE YN. I think that means they're the same as yours, but I don't recall right now how...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 05:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,244
Posted By Gator81

$119 for a center cap! :eek: Actually, the '81...

$119 for a center cap! :eek: Actually, the '81 caps are advertised at Zip for just $13, but when I needed one they were out of stock and I'm not a patient person. :rolleyes: btw... I noticed that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,463
Posted By Gator81

Got mine from Van Steel in 2001. According to my...

Got mine from Van Steel in 2001. According to my notes, I paid $790 for both T-arms, plus another $40 for a stainless bolt and shim kit, for a total of $830, plus shipping. I do recall the shipping...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,244
Posted By Gator81

Welcome! :cheers: and congrats to another '81'er!...

Welcome! :cheers: and congrats to another '81'er! :flag:

The computer controls the two primary barrels on the 4-barrel carb, keeping the air/fuel mixture near ideal. It also controls the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,570
Posted By Gator81

The Hypertech chip made a noticable difference in...

The Hypertech chip made a noticable difference in my '81. I don't know how much difference it would make in a stock engine, but mine's not stock. It's a crate engine with 9.2:1 compression and TFS...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By Gator81

It's an emission control device. It's packed...

It's an emission control device. It's packed with charcoal. It absorbs fuel that vaporizes out of the carb after shutdown, and then releases that fuel, in a sloppy sort of way, back into the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2005, 09:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gator81

No spare here. Agree with most of the stuff...

No spare here. Agree with most of the stuff above.

Couple of other thoughts...

Full-size (255-15) tire won't fit in the carrier. My OEM spare is a "space saver". I do not like the idea of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By Gator81

I used to have those locks on my tops, too, or...

I used to have those locks on my tops, too, or something like them. Got tired of the hassle and quit using them. (shhhhh... don't tell anybody my tops aren't locked down!!!) :willy:

What I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,384
Posted By Gator81

I've had very good luck with Plasti-Kote Hot...

I've had very good luck with Plasti-Kote Hot Paint. I used the "aluminum" look on my stock exhaust manifolds, and after 10 years and maybe 35K miles they still look very good. Zero flaking, but the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 772
Posted By Gator81

Thanks to all for thoughtful replies. :seeya ...

Thanks to all for thoughtful replies. :seeya

I've decided to get the new Raybestos unit, as it is on the shelf at the Checker Auto a stone's throw away.

The originality issue is not big here. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 772
Posted By Gator81

Well, now, Ak.Mal, you've opened up another fine...

Well, now, Ak.Mal, you've opened up another fine can o' worms. I know nothing about the insides of brake boosters. Mine's original, with about 105K miles, and 24 years of age. Do I worry? I know...
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