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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,336
Posted By 509vette

does anybody know how a rack and pinion...

does anybody know how a rack and pinion conversion compairs to a tight stock setup?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,336
Posted By 509vette

Loose Steering, should i replace the box?

Hello everybody, i got a 73 vette, and i recently replaced all the bushings with pollys, and put in fresh tie rod ends and ball joints, Basicaly replaced everything but the steering box itself. At...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

When I bleed the master, I just bolt it on the...

When I bleed the master, I just bolt it on the car and pump the pedal instead of using a vise and doing it by hand, I don't think that would make it go too far. I am using a SYNTHETIC Dot 3 fluid,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

OK well this morning i went out and picked up...

OK well this morning i went out and picked up another BRAND NEW master cylinder since im getting alot of people saying thats what my problem is. I bench bled it and installed it and bled the entire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

ok the real question is, is it possible for there...

ok the real question is, is it possible for there to be something wrong with the booster that would be causing the problem im having?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

so whats the majority vote? Am i wasting my time...

so whats the majority vote? Am i wasting my time and money by replacing the booster? Should i be looking elsewhere for the problem? What does everybody think? Thanks again for the help fellas.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

I have done that exact prodecure a few tims...

I have done that exact prodecure a few tims already, I smacked all four calipers with a rubber mallet as I opend the bleeders, I got some bubbles then I got pure fluid, then I bled the system two...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

Im pretty certain that the master cylinder is...

Im pretty certain that the master cylinder is good because with the engine off I get a solid pedal, moves only very slightly, and if I hold pressure on the pedal it stays firm and dosent drop.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

I have bled it both the old fashioned way with...

I have bled it both the old fashioned way with two people and I have used the Motive power bleeder clamped to the MC. Went through about two thirds of a gallin of dot 3 with no major improvment. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,599
Posted By 509vette

Do i have a bad brake booster????

Hello everybody, I got a 73 with power brakes, I have replaced all four calipers with remans, brand new hard and rubber lines, brand new master cylinder and proportioning valve. The only thing left...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

What should I torque the lugs too? I belive...

What should I torque the lugs too? I belive factory spec is 80 ft/lbs for the steel wheels. My new cragars are steel too. Should they be torqued down tighter given my situation, or is factory spec...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

Well I think im convinced, i'll give my current...

Well I think im convinced, i'll give my current setup a shot and hope for the best.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

The wheel studs I got claim to be good for drag...

The wheel studs I got claim to be good for drag racing and circle track cars, as well as vehicles running spacers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

So what does everybody think? Would you guys...

So what does everybody think? Would you guys worry about it? :lurk:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

The spacers im using now don't fit tight on the...

The spacers im using now don't fit tight on the hub either, there the billet aluminum type made by Baer Brakes, they just get sandwiched between the wheel and the brake rotor.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

I don't even know if a spacer like that is an...

I don't even know if a spacer like that is an option for me since I am already using slip on spacers for caliper clearance, the bore in the center of the rim dosent reach the hub anymore. I would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

I have heard of people having a spacer made to...

I have heard of people having a spacer made to fill in the gap, but I don't want to invest in that ifs its not absolutly necessary. And I really like the look of the wheels on the car so I don't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,097
Posted By 509vette

From what I have heard, its pretty typical for a...

From what I have heard, its pretty typical for a big block vette to run at or close to 220 on hot days with no problem, that's usually with the stock setup. I personally don't like that kinda...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-10-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

I am using the acorn style lug nuts with the...

I am using the acorn style lug nuts with the tapered seat, so the wheel is definatly not moving on the studs. Im just worried about possibly adding more stress to the wheel studs and the possibility...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,097
Posted By 509vette

I tried all types of electric fans and nothing...

I tried all types of electric fans and nothing worked as well as an aluminum Be Cool brand radiator, and my stock fan with the shroud sealed nice and tight to the radiator, now it runs at 180 all day...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By 509vette

is it safe to use the wheel studs instead of the hub to center the wheels?

Hello everybody, i got a 73 vette with the 7/16 wheel studs. I recently put 17" cragar soft 8`s on the car, problem is the center hole on the wheels measure 3.300" diameter, not even close to fitting...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,149
Posted By 509vette

Sounds like I`ll be good to go with my stock...

Sounds like I`ll be good to go with my stock calipers and some good quality pads, would you recomment drilled and/or slotted rotors? Thanks Again!!! :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,149
Posted By 509vette

:lurk:

:lurk:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-19-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,149
Posted By 509vette

has anybody heard anything about the brake rotors...

has anybody heard anything about the brake rotors i mentioned above? And what is the benifit of the hydroboost system exactly? Thanks!!! :bigears
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,149
Posted By 509vette

by noticable do you mean that it was worth the...

by noticable do you mean that it was worth the money and effort? Or do you think im wasting my time with the stock calipers? I dont intend on racing the car with the exception of the occasional runs...
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