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Old 09-22-2017, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Ordered my new aluminum heads, Edelbrock, Performer RPM, oval ports, for hydraulic roller. Next week intake manifold, Edelbrock, RPM air gap.
Where did you get the above from? What year engine are you putting them on?

thx Cliff
Old 09-22-2017, 10:34 AM
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Drove my 7yo son to school then through the drive-thru for a coffee and to work.

Supposed to be hot (for here) today 80*F and humid. Tops off and I left them at home, I think I'll regret not having them for shade at least.
Old 09-22-2017, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by clifish
Where did you get the above from? What year engine are you putting them on?

thx Cliff
I purchased them through Summit Racing.
They are going on my 73 Coupe, 454, which is getting stroked to 496 cu in, 10.5 to 1 cr, and all the necessary goodies.


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Getting mine ready for AutoFair tomorrow here in Charlotte! (Concord area actually....)
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I replaced the fuel pump on my '80. It will go a lot faster next time. I also bought a fuel pump block off plate (the easiest way to get a gasket RFN/Today), so it may well be the last time I install a mechanical fuel pump on a Corvette.
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Started cleaning the firewall, what a P.I.T.A.
Been putting this off as long as possible
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:42 PM
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Drove to my local SUNOCO hoping they might have gas without ethanol. No luck. Was hoping they might have a pure gas premium since they are the official gas of NASCAR. The search goes on....hopefully will find a place in the future.
Old 09-24-2017, 12:55 AM
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Went to a car show at the Budweiser plant in Fairfield, CA. Nice local show with a nice verity of cars. I saw two C3's a nice pair of C2's and a C1, oh and about 8 C7's

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Old 09-24-2017, 07:22 AM
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Took my baby for a run


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I installed Right mirror on my 1969 L46


I know it is bad, but security first.

I just couldn't park my car in the garage alone without that.
... A little better, but I still can not by the way...
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I installed new dakota digital gauges and LED tail lights.
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Old 09-24-2017, 10:16 PM
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installed new MSD coil. put it in the cowl. fits perfect and stays cool.

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as I bought the car this weekend, 1982 C3, spent about 12 hours over two days cleaning everywhere, including engine compartment plus clay and wax exterior. For me always the best way to get to know a car plus from here on out its only minimal upkeep.
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pressed in my 81 rear differential carrier bushings.
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Originally Posted by rrbnut
as I bought the car this weekend, 1982 C3, spent about 12 hours over two days cleaning everywhere, including engine compartment plus clay and wax exterior. For me always the best way to get to know a car plus from here on out its only minimal upkeep.
Great Job, I will drop mine off this weekend!
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[QUOTE=OldCarBum;1595644931]I received my new heads today.
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I don't know if its makes a difference but all your ship to address is on the box.
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I smile every time I see the thread title. I have a 70 with 235,000 plus miles. So a more appropriate title would be What did you not do to your C3 today

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Old 09-26-2017, 09:30 PM
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That might be some kind of record!
Old 09-27-2017, 12:42 PM
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as the tires on the new aquired car were about 15 years old,bought new tires, Cooper Cobras;went with the less expensive ones as i drive about 3-4K miles a year only. Wow and wow, what a difference-the car has a hugely different feel besides being lots more quiet from road noise.
Old 09-27-2017, 01:08 PM
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Chasing down an electrical gremlin in my electric fuel pump circuit. New Aeromotive pump blowing fuses.


Solution: Bigger ground wires for the pump and relay grounds.

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