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Cruising
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Hey
i just got a 1978 corvette and im wondering if there are any little things i can do to increase its hp. Nothing big like superchargers are turbos.
can u help me?
thanks.
pretty much all i know is that it has a 350 v8 5.1L and its automatic.... cant find much on the internet
i just got a 1978 corvette and im wondering if there are any little things i can do to increase its hp. Nothing big like superchargers are turbos.
can u help me?
thanks.pretty much all i know is that it has a 350 v8 5.1L and its automatic.... cant find much on the internet
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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Congratulations on your new 78
The biggest limiting factor is the restrictive exhaust on these.
This is a relatively cheap and easy fix that you will give an immediate gain.
Chevy's need to breathe....
This is a relatively cheap and easy fix that you will give an immediate gain.
Chevy's need to breathe....
Drifting
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From: Ontario
Welcome. C3 Tech Tips
If you recurve your distributor timing you will notice a difference. How to Set Your Timing for Peak Performance by Lars
So I Just Got My Vette...
Fuzzy Dice hanging from the rear view mirror are good for 5 to 10 horsepower
If you recurve your distributor timing you will notice a difference. How to Set Your Timing for Peak Performance by Lars
So I Just Got My Vette...
Fuzzy Dice hanging from the rear view mirror are good for 5 to 10 horsepower
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Cruising
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now can anyone give advice on which exaust i should get?
do i need new everything or can i just snap some headers on and be doen with it?
later on i wanna put headers on but im not experienced in installing them and i dunno how much it would cost to have someone install for me
do i need new everything or can i just snap some headers on and be doen with it?
later on i wanna put headers on but im not experienced in installing them and i dunno how much it would cost to have someone install for me
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