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Welcome gene!

Posted: 1/17/05 4:52pm Message 1 of 8
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Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
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Welcome gene!

Posted: 3/10/05 10:49am Message 2 of 8
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Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Joined: 1/17/2005
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Vette(s): '75 Stingray Coupe - 350 Bored, Edelbrock Alum. Heads, Performer Intake/ Carb., Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, MSD Ign., XE Comp. Cam, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Hooker Headers, Side Pipes, TH400, 3000 RPM Stall and 3.55 Rear Gears

Thanks Adam. I have been doing lots of reading here the last two months. Learning quite a bit. One reason I bought the Vette was it has a 350 SBC figuring it couldn't be much different than other motors I have worked on in the past. Love the body style look of the car. I warned my wife when I bought the car Nov. 2004, "You will hate me now!" . I have been buying parts since day one.  One goal I have for the car is to get 400 HP out of it, I think I am pretty close now.

 Thanks, everybody for all the tips.        

Gene38421.9


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Posted: 3/10/05 11:57am Message 3 of 8
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

What have you done to modify the engine?




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Posted: 3/10/05 10:13pm Message 4 of 8
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Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Joined: 1/17/2005
Posts: 179
Vette(s): '75 Stingray Coupe - 350 Bored, Edelbrock Alum. Heads, Performer Intake/ Carb., Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, MSD Ign., XE Comp. Cam, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Hooker Headers, Side Pipes, TH400, 3000 RPM Stall and 3.55 Rear Gears

Ken-

The car now has....

Bored 30 over 355

XE268H cam

Harland Sharp Roller Rockers

Hooker Headers

Chambered Exhaust

Edelbrock RPM Heads 64cc

Edelbrock RPM Intake

Edelbrock 600cfm Carb.

Edelbrock Shocks

MSD Ignition

New Front End

Composite Rear Spring

I can see a lot more improvements still need to be made but I can safetly drive it now. I am looking into the rear end this weekend. Basically I am trying to build a strong running car, I might give to my son someday. I restore Antique Chevys as a hobby. But have never altered a car before. I just believe the 1975 Stingray SHOULD NOT have been - 200 HP. ALL Corvettes should have some HP. I have a Totally original '31 Chevy Five Window Coupe ( still in project) 90 HP. I hope to give to my daughter. Still working on an Idea for a car for my wife.

By the way I have used some of your advise in the past. The people in this forum seem really open to helping others.

Gene38421.9338541667


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Posted: 3/11/05 1:20am Message 5 of 8
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Batavia, IL - USA
Joined: 3/27/2003
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
Sounds like a nice combo you have put together. my guess you will be touching around 380 hp. I still havent bought myself a desktop dyno to give you a better answer. I think your carb might be on the small side though. Have fun and welcome to the best forum for C3 owners!


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Posted: 3/11/05 5:17pm Message 6 of 8
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Gene,
Welcome to the SHARK POND
Sounds like an awesome 75 you are building.
Be sure to post some pics when you get a chance.


 
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Welcome gene!

Posted: 3/11/05 7:47pm Message 7 of 8
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Welcome,Gene!! I have to agree w/Tumarr on the carb choice. It may be OK for a while, but I'll bet you eventually go up a size, once you get everything else dialed in. Really sounds like a cool setup. It HAS to be better than a stock '75!! Have fun swimmin' in 'The Pond'!


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Posted: 3/20/05 1:39pm Message 8 of 8
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Yucaipa, CA - USA
Joined: 4/7/2004
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Vette(s): 1962 Honduras with black, 4speed, 340 horse, stock (sold!) 1982 Coupe, Red on red, stock (sold!)
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