Made the Purchase!
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From: Bala Cynwyd PA
Made the Purchase!
Hello All,
I just purchased my 1st C3 and I am thrilled.
So the Question 1st... I am looking for a good shop close to Bala Cynwyd to take my 1971 for some performance upgrades. The car has a GM Goodwrench crate 350 SB with Edelbrock Intake/Carb, Hooker Headers and sidepipes. I have a decent budget but still trying to decide on mods to current engine vs. new crate 383 or something else. I want more power. Right now my 2008 Altima with a 270 hp V6 is faster.
Anyway, on the Manic side...I can't get enough of it. I am obsessed. Took the week off of work just to be around it. I'm looking out the window right now hoping the pavement will dry so I can go for a ride. Decent shape overall - compared to others I looked at anyway.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Scott
I just purchased my 1st C3 and I am thrilled.
So the Question 1st... I am looking for a good shop close to Bala Cynwyd to take my 1971 for some performance upgrades. The car has a GM Goodwrench crate 350 SB with Edelbrock Intake/Carb, Hooker Headers and sidepipes. I have a decent budget but still trying to decide on mods to current engine vs. new crate 383 or something else. I want more power. Right now my 2008 Altima with a 270 hp V6 is faster.
Anyway, on the Manic side...I can't get enough of it. I am obsessed. Took the week off of work just to be around it. I'm looking out the window right now hoping the pavement will dry so I can go for a ride. Decent shape overall - compared to others I looked at anyway.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Scott
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Welcome to the forum!
As Ben mentioned, post your questions in both the "Regional Area" for your location, and possibly in the C3 area as well.
Good looking C3!
As Ben mentioned, post your questions in both the "Regional Area" for your location, and possibly in the C3 area as well.
Good looking C3!
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Good looking C3 you bought. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
Enjoy while you can.
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A great year to own, congrats. Enjoy em while you can 
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