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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By Goody

All of the advice you have been provided thus far...

All of the advice you have been provided thus far should get it started at least.
Power to the distributor must have 12VDC even while cranking, else no spark. Have a helper crank the engine over...
Forum: C3 General
11-26-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,092
Posted By Goody

The "Salvage" tag should follow the car from...

The "Salvage" tag should follow the car from state to state as a means of protecting all buyers from unscrupulous owners/dealers that cross state lines to 'clear' a title so they get full asking...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By Goody

I don't see an alignment fixing a wheel that far...

I don't see an alignment fixing a wheel that far off, unless the toe links are that far off center to begin with. You might want to see what position the pitman arm is in and see how many threads you...
Forum: C3 General
11-23-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,025
Posted By Goody

You need to ask yourself some very pointed...

You need to ask yourself some very pointed questions:
1. Are you certain about a "restoration"....like factory original 'all original to the nut/bolt level' restoration or just a refresh of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
12-28-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,070
Posted By Goody

Proof once again that a used car is only worth as...

Proof once again that a used car is only worth as much as the next buyer is willing to pay for it. No matter what the current owner thinks it is worth.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,765
Posted By Goody

So the cruise control is causing this then. The...

So the cruise control is causing this then. The FSM should list the diagram for this. I would be going over that circuit end to end to figure out why.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By Goody

Is it safe to assume the issue was present before...

Is it safe to assume the issue was present before you changed the plugs and wires, which is what prompted you to replace those to begin with?
Any chance that the wires on #5 and #7 are swapped? If...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By Goody

I have a two post lift and can attest to the...

I have a two post lift and can attest to the frame flex when the car is up. This is the primary reason I don't store the car in the air for extended periods.
I do have my hood up most times. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By Goody

There are a lot of moving parts that all wear...

There are a lot of moving parts that all wear through time so if you want to return the brake system to 'as new' performance then you may need to really start inspecting the parts one at a time and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,307
Posted By Goody

Keep in mind, a car sitting in a driveway with no...

Keep in mind, a car sitting in a driveway with no load on the engine does not work nearly as hard nor have the same operating temps that a car that is being pushed hard. You want to test a cooling...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,204
Posted By Goody

If you have confirmed that you aren't getting a...

If you have confirmed that you aren't getting a pulse from the injector then it might be simple like the fuse is blown as was already mentioned. Definitely check that first because a blown fuse would...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
02-13-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Goody

It did pop back up again and of course I flagged...

It did pop back up again and of course I flagged it again.. along with many other C1's for sale at 50-75% discounts from what they should be.. Fully restored 67BB for 30K??? Uh, yeah not on this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Goody

On the '82 model year the fuel filter is on the...

On the '82 model year the fuel filter is on the passenger side just about where the frame bends up and inwards at the front (below the heater hoses and such). Might want to just duplicate that setup...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,525
Posted By Goody

Too many trips with only a driver in the car........

Too many trips with only a driver in the car..... :D

You might want to check the spring, cushions and bolts to see how they are installed.
Could just be as mentioned already, a sagging spring.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,414
Posted By Goody

As already mentioned, you'll need a new intake...

As already mentioned, you'll need a new intake manifold for this conversion since the CF intake will not work for any Sniper system.
Then you'll need to upgrade the fuel system to EFI standards...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,387
Posted By Goody

Somewhat related, but different engine. My LS6 in...

Somewhat related, but different engine. My LS6 in my '01 Z06 had a vibration at one time after installing a Centerforce clutch and lightweight flywheel. Vibration was there at about 3000ish RPM or so...
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By Goody

Agree.. leave it in the car until you have a...

Agree.. leave it in the car until you have a buyer that has paid for it. Now you might even get their help removing it :D.
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,104
Posted By Goody

The VIN determines the year, not body work or any...

The VIN determines the year, not body work or any other changes/mods.
This assumes the VIN has not also been tampered with... as all others have posted, this car has been pieced together.
IF the...
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,308
Posted By Goody

:iagree: Some of the diagrams are just...

:iagree: Some of the diagrams are just horrible..... copy of a copy of a copy......
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,004
Posted By Goody

The kickdown linkage is between the two TBI's on...

The kickdown linkage is between the two TBI's on the intake, it is bolted to the intake at the rear near the distributor. Should be very obvious with the air cleaner removed completely.
Not moving...
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,882
Posted By Goody

Congrats and best of luck. You are in the right...

Congrats and best of luck. You are in the right place for help and insight on the new project.
Forum: C3 General
11-29-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,306
Posted By Goody

Welcome to the C3 Forum. Congrats and best of...

Welcome to the C3 Forum. Congrats and best of luck on your new to you toy.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,078
Posted By Goody

If you are doing an EFI swap then look into the...

If you are doing an EFI swap then look into the new Earl's Vaporguard fuel line if routing new steel lines is an issue. It is rubber line but designed with the new fuel's in mind. There is also a...
Forum: C3 General
11-22-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Goody

Another thing to consider here... way back then...

Another thing to consider here... way back then somebody see's all of the attention the astronauts get in those cars so they get the bright idea to have their similar color car painted with some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By Goody

Holley has the new Sniper EFI module that is drop...

Holley has the new Sniper EFI module that is drop in for the 82. Does not require a return line.. Worth considering.
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