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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,234
Posted By 45ACP

http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall ...

http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall

About 1/3 of the way down the page you'll find "Chevy Power Book on Corvette" in .pdf format.
Forum: C3 General
03-28-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,010
Posted By 45ACP

Study everything very carefully at these two...

Study everything very carefully at these two links . . .

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part1.htm

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part2.htm
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By 45ACP

If you are really hitting 8000 rpm then you are...

If you are really hitting 8000 rpm then you are driving the alt at 133% of its redline. If it were me, I'd keep the crank revs down at 6000 until I came up with a solution for slowing down at least...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By 45ACP

A quick Google search finds that the max rpm is...

A quick Google search finds that the max rpm is 18,000. Just measure the pulleys and compare the diameters to figure what the alt will spin for a given tach reading.

Going by memory, the -stock-...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,157
Posted By 45ACP

"M20" is an ordering code that basically means...

"M20" is an ordering code that basically means "wide ratio 4 speed". There are M20's that are Muncies and M20's that are Super T10's.

There are M21's (close ratio 4 speeds) of both flavors, too.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,143
Posted By 45ACP

So you are advocating the use of ground up steel...

So you are advocating the use of ground up steel in differentials and control arms with as much as 1/4" of play.

Ok.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,143
Posted By 45ACP

The above is correct. A downloadable .pdf copy of...

The above is correct. A downloadable .pdf copy of the Corvette section of the Chevy Power Book can be found 1/3 of the way down the page here - http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall

The part...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-18-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,361
Posted By 45ACP

What exactly did you put on for pads? If the...

What exactly did you put on for pads?

If the compound is of the type for track use only they will stop very, very poorly until they are -very- hot. Street use requires street pads.
Forum: C3 General
01-09-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,977
Posted By 45ACP

1. Go to this page -...

1. Go to this page - http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall

2. About 2/3rds of the way down you will find three links entitled "Mechanics Inspection before buying C3".

3.Study them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 883
Posted By 45ACP

Completely bleed the entire system before doing...

Completely bleed the entire system before doing anything else.

Keep in mind that there are TWO bleeder valves on each of the rears.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 55,099
Posted By 45ACP

C3's have been over 200 more times than can be...

C3's have been over 200 more times than can be counted.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/315.html

"At Le Mans, this car set the GT-class record for top speed down the Le Mans straight with 215...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,739
Posted By 45ACP

The car is overpriced even for free. It will...

The car is overpriced even for free.

It will take not less than an additional 10,000 just to get it on its feet + an uncountable number of hours. This car is nearly the worst possible scenario....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,739
Posted By 45ACP

About 2/3rds down this page -...

About 2/3rds down this page - http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall - you'll find the 3 parts of an article entitled "Mechanics Inspection before buying C3".

Everybody that buys a C3 should...
Forum: C3 General
09-26-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,432
Posted By 45ACP

Carefully read all three parts of the "Mechanics...

Carefully read all three parts of the "Mechanics Inspection before buying C3" article found about halfway down this page - http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,087
Posted By 45ACP

I don't recall ever seeing a kit, they are...

I don't recall ever seeing a kit, they are normally fabricated according to the needs of a particular car and governing body. Follow the link and then click on "Chevy Power Book on Corvette" about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,508
Posted By 45ACP

Oh, man. I remembered you telling me about those...

Oh, man. I remembered you telling me about those things when I read the thread title and, sure enough one got you.

I trust that their was much colorful language involved in the incident? I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By 45ACP

It isn't time that wears out shocks, it is cycles...

It isn't time that wears out shocks, it is cycles up and down. Unless you've been running on un-maintained logging roads they have a ton of life left in them at 29,000.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,701
Posted By 45ACP

Repeated for emphasis. The T5 was never used in...

Repeated for emphasis. The T5 was never used in anything bigger than 305's in Chevys and 5.0's in Fords for a reason - they are -not- a strong transmission.

Don't do any hard shifting, either....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,768
Posted By 45ACP

A totally shot u-joint could do that . . . I...

A totally shot u-joint could do that . . . I guess . . . but I can't see how it would stay together.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,768
Posted By 45ACP

The above is the correct answer. Don't do that.

The above is the correct answer. Don't do that.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By 45ACP

But the *transmissions* do not work the same way....

But the *transmissions* do not work the same way.

Disabling the converter lock-up function in a 350C was a trick to get around problems with the lock-up clutch in the converter. When the 700 came...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-20-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By 45ACP

With a 350C, the three speed w/lockup used in '80...

With a 350C, the three speed w/lockup used in '80 and '81, it is OK to not use the lockup. The only penalty is the loss of fuel efficiency.

With a 700R4, the 4 speed overdrive w/lockup used in...
Forum: C3 General
07-16-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,450
Posted By 45ACP

http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Suspension ...

http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Suspension

Sixth article from the bottom - "Vette Improvement Program".
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By 45ACP

The quickest, dirtiest way I know of to measure...

The quickest, dirtiest way I know of to measure hood clearance . . .

1. Place modeling clay or equivalent on the manifold
2. Close hood
3. Raise hood and measure the clay
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By 45ACP

I've had a RPM under the hood of my...

I've had a RPM under the hood of my smallblock-equipped '76 for years. I cannot recall which air cleaner I got for it, but I do remember not having to work very hard to find something that fit...
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