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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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I have experienced some pain by going with some advise. 99% of the advise is accurate. That leaves the 1% that spanks me.. Anyone have any that could save some future trouble.

Heres one I learned the hard way...

A Torker II intake will fit under a stock big block hood.

It didnt on mine!!!!!

Any others..
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Replacing the brake booster is easy.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Installing a heat shield on your original Delco starter will eliminate heat-soak.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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doing anything on a C3 is easy

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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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doing anything on a C3 is easy

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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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It's made of fiberglass so it can't rust.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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You can install spark plug wires with no problem.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Wuttin
Installing a heat shield on your original Delco starter will eliminate heat-soak.
been there done that - I'm now on my 3rd starter in two years trying to find one that will last like my original - stay away from:

Delco Remy (a.k.a. - Worldwide)

Now trying an ACDelco - verdict is still out on this one since I have had a long road trip yet.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jovo14
Replacing the brake booster is easy.
Amen...
Its really impossible. But somehow it gets done.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Those are all good!
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All guys that drive C3s are nice guys...
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
All guys that drive C3s are nice guys...
Or old and rich...
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"the A arm bushings are "not all that bad" to replace"....... hahahah sure....

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"old cars are for old guys"
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If you do a complete frame off.....your car will never brake down again.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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That all corvette drivers will give you a wave. I have been snubbed 95% of the time I wave. I am ready to start thowing the bird instead.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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if you have a corvette you got a small dingy

wildchris - i'll wave to you if i pass you
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C-3 E Brakes are an easy fix! (ya Right!)
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Originally Posted by Merlinhaggard
Or old and rich...
I'm neither. There goes that theory.

BTW, the brake booster was easy and a heat shield did solve my starter heat soak problem. You guys are just doing it wrong.
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Owning a vette is good for the marriage
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Originally Posted by wildchris
That all corvette drivers will give you a wave. I have been snubbed 95% of the time I wave. I am ready to start thowing the bird instead.
You might get a better response that way
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