1973 L48 question
Burning Brakes
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If you will read my comment I tried to talk you in to jumping on this car in as polite a manner as I could.
My 69 is a base 350 4speed with power steering and AC. I am the third owner. I was looking for a car that was in as close to the same condition as if I were buying it new. No mods, no rebuild, just well maintained. I think thats what you are trying to do.
With Lars assistance I recurved the distributor, put in the recommended vacuum can and the limiting plate from Lars, all timing of 34 degrees in at 3000, initial timing is at 12 degrees. I am totally satisfied with the performance of this car as it sits. I know it is faster than my 66 GTO I had in high school (God rest her sweet soul) and that was a handful. Car handles beautifully with Bilstein shocks. It has 3.36 gears with that M20 tranny and is stout off the line and a blast out to about 80 mph. Nothing like the sound of that Rochester WAAAAAAAAAAAH. I would drive this car anywhere.
My C5 will absolutely stomp this car but I love to drive it for exactly what she is, just what I wanted back in 1969 but I can now afford it.
Five years in now and the only thing I had to do was replace the water pump.
You will kick yourself if you let her slip out of your hands!!
VERYSOON
If you will read my comment I tried to talk you in to jumping on this car in as polite a manner as I could.
My 69 is a base 350 4speed with power steering and AC. I am the third owner. I was looking for a car that was in as close to the same condition as if I were buying it new. No mods, no rebuild, just well maintained. I think thats what you are trying to do.
With Lars assistance I recurved the distributor, put in the recommended vacuum can and the limiting plate from Lars, all timing of 34 degrees in at 3000, initial timing is at 12 degrees. I am totally satisfied with the performance of this car as it sits. I know it is faster than my 66 GTO I had in high school (God rest her sweet soul) and that was a handful. Car handles beautifully with Bilstein shocks. It has 3.36 gears with that M20 tranny and is stout off the line and a blast out to about 80 mph. Nothing like the sound of that Rochester WAAAAAAAAAAAH. I would drive this car anywhere.
My C5 will absolutely stomp this car but I love to drive it for exactly what she is, just what I wanted back in 1969 but I can now afford it.
Five years in now and the only thing I had to do was replace the water pump.
You will kick yourself if you let her slip out of your hands!!
VERYSOON
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Ok. Trying to make decision. I wish it was an L82, but my goal is to really drive it rain or shine. Enjoy a 4 speed Vette like it was 1973.
190 net HP, but 4 speed, ps, pb, pw, air. Frame, body, paint excellent, interior very nice. If I can put a hose on it and wash and no wet rugs that's important to me.
If engine, trans all check out I'm thinking two things, I would like opinion on anyone who has done the following. And not changing cam.
Set timing to 36 all in at around 2,800 and richen up Q-Jet and just drive it.
Or, do above and add Edelbrock smaller chamber heads and intake. One that fits with stock air cleaner and cowl hood.
Thanks.
190 net HP, but 4 speed, ps, pb, pw, air. Frame, body, paint excellent, interior very nice. If I can put a hose on it and wash and no wet rugs that's important to me.
If engine, trans all check out I'm thinking two things, I would like opinion on anyone who has done the following. And not changing cam.
Set timing to 36 all in at around 2,800 and richen up Q-Jet and just drive it.
Or, do above and add Edelbrock smaller chamber heads and intake. One that fits with stock air cleaner and cowl hood.
Thanks.
