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Forum: C3 General
05-20-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By Turbo-Jet

are we all on the 255s?

are we all on the 255s?
Forum: C3 General
05-19-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By Turbo-Jet

Firehawk tires, 15" with RWL

who has them? let see some pics. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
05-16-2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,900
Posted By Turbo-Jet

rear ride height looks high. is this on purpose...

rear ride height looks high. is this on purpose or am i seeing things?
Forum: C3 General
05-16-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,900
Posted By Turbo-Jet

here is my '72 profile with 235/60. not too...

here is my '72 profile with 235/60. not too small IMO. but i am considering 245 for next season. problem is I want to try the Firehawks. and I am uneasy about too much sidewall of a 255/60. ...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 16,081
Posted By Turbo-Jet

quit job and drank beer on beach in indonesia for...

quit job and drank beer on beach in indonesia for the last year
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2005, 03:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,082
Posted By Turbo-Jet

my thoughts… a thermostat does not control...

my thoughts…

a thermostat does not control the operating temperature of an engine. it controls how fast it reaches the operating temp. it is a toggle switch and does not meter flow.

operating...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2005, 03:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By Turbo-Jet

engine run-on

hey-
just rebuilt my carb and i've had a few cases of run-on when i shut the engine off. it sputters very roughly for 1-2 seconds.

how harmful is this?
what are causes?

my timing was good...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By Turbo-Jet

fuel tank strainer

is there a GM part number for this and is still available? i don't want to buy the entire pick/sender assembly.

:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Turbo-Jet

thanks! i will check the sock first.

thanks! i will check the sock first.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By Turbo-Jet

vacuum system- allowable leakage?

if i connect my Mityvac to the headlight control lines, i can pull 20-25 inHg easy and it will hold for a while. if i connect to the heater control lines, it takes a several pumps to build up vacuum...
Forum: C3 General
04-26-2005, 02:32 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,595
Posted By Turbo-Jet

i always thought the factory alarm was kinda...

i always thought the factory alarm was kinda lame. it just beeps until the battery dies...

nested interior panels suck too!

plastic oil line to the gauge, right above the AM-FM stereo radio...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Turbo-Jet

float height (Q-Jet)

Lars recommends starting at 3/8" for a street vette. My rebuild kit instructions list 1/4". I trust him, but I compromised and set it to 5/16". However, I think I’m getting a high rpm stumble at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 01:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,702
Posted By Turbo-Jet

i tried the Pertronix 1 and 2. average life was...

i tried the Pertronix 1 and 2. average life was 900 miles. junk.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By Turbo-Jet

it really depends... get a schematic and a hand...

it really depends...
get a schematic and a hand vacuum pump and go to town. it is not too hard to trace the source of the leak. could be as simple as a bad hose fit.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2005, 05:06 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 32,811
Posted By Turbo-Jet

http://members.shaw.ca/cam.grant/vette/images/112-...

http://members.shaw.ca/cam.grant/vette/images/112-1215_IMG.JPG

http://members.shaw.ca/cam.grant/vette/images/111-1172_IMG.JPG
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2005, 01:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,508
Posted By Turbo-Jet

:cheers: This is what I was thinking. So the...

:cheers:
This is what I was thinking. So the 'off’ position of the valve is to 'open' the headlights due to and internal spring? This is because there is no vacuum in the control hose (engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2005, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,649
Posted By Turbo-Jet

Lars describes exactly how to do this in his QJet...

Lars describes exactly how to do this in his QJet tech paper. you can email him and request a copy.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2005, 05:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,388
Posted By Turbo-Jet

what carb? what is the float set at? what is...

what carb? what is the float set at? what is inlet valve diameter?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-18-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,508
Posted By Turbo-Jet

headlight relay valves

I’m trying to teach myself how this works, but my car is not nearby so I am looking at the AIM.

Each relay assembly has 4 ports. The 3 lower ports contain the valve; the middle connects to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Turbo-Jet

all the panels are 'nested', which pretty much...

all the panels are 'nested', which pretty much means in order for one to come out, they all have to come out. removing and fitting 30 yr old panels is tricky and you will do more damage to them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Turbo-Jet

just pull the box and do it on a bench. the...

just pull the box and do it on a bench. the measurements required are quite precise and must be done properly in order for success. having it on clamped in a vise make this easy. easier to pull the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Turbo-Jet

how can the engine start if the choke is 100%...

how can the engine start if the choke is 100% closed? air through idle air bypass is enough? i guess the blade will crack open a bit due to air pressure when cranking, but only 1mm or so.

if i...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-09-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Turbo-Jet

fast idle cam

Q-Jet on stock 72 454ci

attempting cold start, fully press throttle to set choke

is the cam follower supposed to engage on the high step or 2nd step by default?

high step, choke is 100%...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2005, 09:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,493
Posted By Turbo-Jet

I’ve believe that this is not a design problem...

I’ve believe that this is not a design problem with respect to BB geometry, but rather related to marginal machining done by GM. One cannot assume you can just swap in a high rate cam without...
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2005, 02:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,673
Posted By Turbo-Jet

you should call TLC's Overhaulin guys :rofl:

you should call TLC's Overhaulin guys :rofl:
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