New C3 and questions
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Heel & Toe
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From: Orlando FL
New C3 and questions
Greetings to everyone! This forum rocks!
I wanted a corvette since I was 7 years old and rode in a brand new '75 stingray. After 29 years, I finally got one last week.
I found one that seemed like a good deal and felt if I didn't snag it, someone else definately would. It was a "divorce sale"......
She is a 1977 "Stealthray". I call her that because she is the last C3 with the vert. rear window and factory alarm (which is identical to the previous coke bottle-shaped Stingrays), but without the "Stingray" emblems, she's operating in stealth mode! Anyway........ she is #56 Corvette Bright Yellow, brown leather (#692) interior with black/chrome trim, t-tops, A/C, rear de-fog, tilt steering, power everything but the locks, slotted aluminum wheels, 350/180hp? previous owner had bigger cam installed (I love it), has all the emissions crap on it (for now), 4-speed manual but not sure which one yet, and she's been garage-kept by the two former owners and has 63k original miles.
I'm hoping that the nice folks here will help me in my new Corvette adventure. I already have a bunch of questions about:
Getting rid of all the emissions equipment
Where can I get the lowest priced pre-formed replacement exhaust (2.5 to 3 inch without mufflers) that will bolt to the new headers (either Dynomax or Summit brand for now)
Tips/advice (regarding the vac lines/egr junk) on switching out the factory egr manifold and pile of dog squeeze q-jet that sits on top (yes, you can buy it) with an Edelbrock #2101 manifold (because the tech at Edelbrock said that the hi-rise RPM I was going to use won't fit under the '77 hood...and yes I've read the threads about that here) and an Edelbrock #1407 carb that I already have. I had to change the manifold and q-jet to Edelbrock when I bought my 1979 Camaro Berlinetta money pit. www.fratetrain.com/camaro.htm
I'm looking forward to being a member here and learning all I can about my newest pride and joy!
I live in Orlando so I have to go get ready for the deadly 145mph hurricane now.........I already stashed the Vette inside and said a prayer for her, so wish me/her luck. Good luck to any fellow Floridians in the path.
I wanted a corvette since I was 7 years old and rode in a brand new '75 stingray. After 29 years, I finally got one last week.
I found one that seemed like a good deal and felt if I didn't snag it, someone else definately would. It was a "divorce sale"......
She is a 1977 "Stealthray". I call her that because she is the last C3 with the vert. rear window and factory alarm (which is identical to the previous coke bottle-shaped Stingrays), but without the "Stingray" emblems, she's operating in stealth mode! Anyway........ she is #56 Corvette Bright Yellow, brown leather (#692) interior with black/chrome trim, t-tops, A/C, rear de-fog, tilt steering, power everything but the locks, slotted aluminum wheels, 350/180hp? previous owner had bigger cam installed (I love it), has all the emissions crap on it (for now), 4-speed manual but not sure which one yet, and she's been garage-kept by the two former owners and has 63k original miles.
I'm hoping that the nice folks here will help me in my new Corvette adventure. I already have a bunch of questions about:
Getting rid of all the emissions equipment
Where can I get the lowest priced pre-formed replacement exhaust (2.5 to 3 inch without mufflers) that will bolt to the new headers (either Dynomax or Summit brand for now)
Tips/advice (regarding the vac lines/egr junk) on switching out the factory egr manifold and pile of dog squeeze q-jet that sits on top (yes, you can buy it) with an Edelbrock #2101 manifold (because the tech at Edelbrock said that the hi-rise RPM I was going to use won't fit under the '77 hood...and yes I've read the threads about that here) and an Edelbrock #1407 carb that I already have. I had to change the manifold and q-jet to Edelbrock when I bought my 1979 Camaro Berlinetta money pit. www.fratetrain.com/camaro.htm
I'm looking forward to being a member here and learning all I can about my newest pride and joy!
I live in Orlando so I have to go get ready for the deadly 145mph hurricane now.........I already stashed the Vette inside and said a prayer for her, so wish me/her luck. Good luck to any fellow Floridians in the path.
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Congrats on the purchase. I found myself excited and overwhelmed with questions when I purchased my car.
About the exhaust, almost no one makes prebent exhaust systems that match up to headers. You will have to go to the local muffler shop and have them make you an exhaust.
About the exhaust, almost no one makes prebent exhaust systems that match up to headers. You will have to go to the local muffler shop and have them make you an exhaust.
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Sounds like a nice car,77 had a steel floor so you might want to check that for rust. I have a RPM under a stock 75 hood with 14" air cleaner with about 3/4" clearance. That's using a Demon so the carb heights may be different?
Good luck,
Gary
Good luck,
Gary
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Welcome to the forum! By the way, nice nickname, are you a big George Lynch/Dokken fan? That was one I used to use. It was also the name of 2 of my cars: Black 85 Supra with no badges, and flat black 66 Toronado with no badges/chrome/anything. Talk about stealth!
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Sounds like a real nice vette like it is. We would love to see pics of the new toy. Hopefully all will be well when the storm passes. 
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Heel & Toe
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by Star79
Welcome to the forum! By the way, nice nickname, are you a big George Lynch/Dokken fan? That was one I used to use. It was also the name of 2 of my cars: Black 85 Supra with no badges, and flat black 66 Toronado with no badges/chrome/anything. Talk about stealth!
The heavy part of the storm is almost here!
Yes, George Lynch is the reason I started playing guitar. My hotmail address is Mister_Scary@ and the plate on my Camaro reads 2SCARY. Then there's my 2 Emperor scorpions Mr. and Mrs. Scary..........what obsession?!?!?
Anyhow, I'll try to upload the only picture I've taken so far. I'm definately going to take some better pictures the next chance I get.
Burning Brakes
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From: Olney MD
WOW nice looking ride there, good luck with all you do it. You can go to my webpage and see the progress on mine since I got it. I will have bought it just about a year ago (this sept) and I really love driving mine! I mean I even get that chessy grin from ear to ear as soon as I sit in the drivers seat. My car should be going into the shop in the next week to have the interior totally re-done. Check back at the website often and you can see all the changes that I do!