....Welcome to the C3 FORUM
my introduction
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Cruising
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my introduction
good day everybody,
i just bought my 1980 vette in december, it was one of those thing that i had to have before i died, paid 1300 for her, beautifull condition, i have named my vette pandora. well anyways, im planning on taking out the 305 that is currently in there and put in a 350 crate motor, im looking at 330 or 350 on the HP front. i also dont like auto tranys and i got one in there right now so thats got to go. and im going to throw on the hooker side pipe kit that i have seen on a couple of your cars out there. my major problem is that i, sadly, used to be an inport guy and really only know about my acura integra B18C1 engine, and i have to re learn everything. so if anybody can point me in the right direction as far as learning material it would be appriciated, also if anybody noticed any major problems with my plans i would like to know now before i waste money. thanks.
-brodie
i just bought my 1980 vette in december, it was one of those thing that i had to have before i died, paid 1300 for her, beautifull condition, i have named my vette pandora. well anyways, im planning on taking out the 305 that is currently in there and put in a 350 crate motor, im looking at 330 or 350 on the HP front. i also dont like auto tranys and i got one in there right now so thats got to go. and im going to throw on the hooker side pipe kit that i have seen on a couple of your cars out there. my major problem is that i, sadly, used to be an inport guy and really only know about my acura integra B18C1 engine, and i have to re learn everything. so if anybody can point me in the right direction as far as learning material it would be appriciated, also if anybody noticed any major problems with my plans i would like to know now before i waste money. thanks.
-brodie
Instructor
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From: Atlanta GA
Hey man, nice to see you here. I'm a newbie here too and actually don't have my own Vette yet, but it'll be comming soon, I hope. Sounds like a good deal on the car, and I like the ideas you have for it. What color will it be?
Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
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Welcome to the C3 world
....Welcome to the C3 FORUM
Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Welcome to the C3 world
....Welcome to the C3 FORUM
Welcome!Check out the archives for threads on performance mods to your car, there is a lot of stuff in there that has helped me a great deal.
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Welcome to the site. You'll find a wealth of info here and cool people too. Here in about an hour I'll be pulling the crap 305 out of my car and replacing it with the GMPP 350/330 horse motor. I'll post pics during the process.
Racer
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From: Washington DC
Originally Posted by 69camfrk
Welcome to the site. You'll find a wealth of info here and cool people too. Here in about an hour I'll be pulling the crap 305 out of my car and replacing it with the GMPP 350/330 horse motor. I'll post pics during the process.
Advanced
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From: New London NC
Welcome to the family! This really is a great place to learn about these cars. I've never posted a question that I didn't get some helpful and accurate responses to. You could ask something totally outlandish and get an answer.
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Cruising
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yes my days of bieng a ricer are over, i still have my integra so that i can get around when my REAL car is torn appart. the sad thing is that it is faster the the vette...for now. right now its black on black with those spiffy mirror finish T-tops. unfortunatly i cant really post pics cause i dont have my own computer cause i live in the barraks at pearl harbor for the time bieng
. but i will try to get a pic or two. thanks for the warm welcom i will keep you posted on progress and im sure i will have alot of questions.
. but i will try to get a pic or two. thanks for the warm welcom i will keep you posted on progress and im sure i will have alot of questions.
Drifting
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From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
If you paid $1300 for the car in your avatar, you practically stole it! The Acura is a much more sophisticated car so, if you understand them, you can understand a C3. You may consider EFI when you do your 305 to 350 swap.
Again, congratulations on your purchase!
Again, congratulations on your purchase!