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May 23, 2006 | 03:29 PM

#21

IrishJoker

Drifting

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From: Baltimore MD

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Originally Posted by E_Tar

I am not arguing that trees are not being dessicated in acres per second. That is terrible, I know, along with the loss of habitat for millions of animal species. It's just that I dislike tree hugging type "people" who act holier-than-thou and perhaps do good, but then walk around and advertize it all day long.

Trees take in carbon dioxcide and release oxygen

I agree - tree huggers need to get off their soap boxes. But I don't mind being reminded of the need for trees and saving the environment every now and then.

May 23, 2006 | 04:42 PM

#22

bluesilver82

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jan 2006

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From: St Augustine FL

Stop the bickering you two. Plant marijuana in place of trees it releases oxygen too. Oh it can also be used for rope and is much more fun to clear cut and burn than trees! NOW IF THE TREE HUGGERS WOULD GET OUT OF THE WAY PLEASE, WE COULD JUST DRILL FOR OIL IN ALASKA THEN FUEL WOULD'NT BE AN EXCUSE TO DECREASE HORSEPOWER!

May 23, 2006 | 05:06 PM

#23

carsurgin

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6th Gear

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Thanks for the responses. So with all of that in mind, what is the quickest, easiest (and legal) way to get a C3 to 300+ h.p.?

May 23, 2006 | 05:10 PM

#24

694speed350

Race Director

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From: Farragut,TN

with blue silver we should be drilling in Alaska also any where there are sources of oil.

May 23, 2006 | 05:33 PM

#25

E_Tar

Le Mans Master

Joined: Mar 2006

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From: Tracy California

Quote:

Originally Posted by carsurgin

Thanks for the responses. So with all of that in mind, what is the quickest, easiest (and legal) way to get a C3 to 300+ h.p.?

Do what i did, drop in a 290hp GM 350 crate engine.
will cost you $2500 + labour and other minor pieces (Total $4100)
Then change the cat converter, put larger headers and a 2.25inch pipe in and performance muffler.

THEN my friend, 300hp comes callin !!!

PS: Keep your old engine block, polish it and clean it and put a 1/2 inch glass on it and use it in your living room as a 'designer' coffee table till someone buys it on eBay.

May 23, 2006 | 07:26 PM

#26

danthony

Burning Brakes

Joined: Aug 2005

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From: Putnam county NY

2025 c3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

Quote:

Originally Posted by carsurgin

I was surprised to find that a lot of the later model C3's are at or under 200hp, with the same displacement as many earlier vettes. What accounts for this decrease in power? For example, some of the 60's models are at or over 300hp. I doubt gas mileage can be the reason, since it doesnt appear that horsepower was ever sacrificed for increased MPG........Any thoughts?

At a time when 90 hp toyota's, datsuns and honda's were becoming the norm, 185 hp was pretty impressive.

May 23, 2006 | 08:46 PM

#27

carsurgin

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Then change the cat converter, put larger headers and a 2.25inch pipe in and performance muffler.

Nice. What do you mean by change the cat converter? Can you remove it completely or do you mean to put a replacement in?
Any suggestion as to a reputable place to buy the crate engine?