My Questions
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Chuffer
CCCUK Member
In the past I have fitted a cold air feed flexible duct on my V8 Marcos . I have also fitted a cold air duct to the K&N induction system I have fitted to my Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi but in both cases it was quite straight forward . I have pondered the issue for the C3 but the problem I have is lack of clearance to get a clear route through the low nose area that`s not hindered by the radiator .
Roscobbc
Moderator
And there lies the probem - the C3 radiator takes-up all the available space in the front end - the only option is feeding from below the radiator/front grille/airdam area. This is why you don't see too many supercharged or turbo C3's - there is little room for an intercooler and even less space for a route for the chilled air hoses to reach the engine.............
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Does anyone happen to have a C3 automatic shifter handle for sale? Corvette Kingdom wants almost 30 quid with delivery added on. Maybe there is a similar alternative on Amazon or something? Thank you.
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
For some reason I thought you had a manual James. 30 quid seems like a pretty good deal to me james to get the right part for a 50 year old vehicle without having to hunt around for ages, pick up that phone and get it ordered , you know it makes sense, we are talking the price of a pint and a pizza here
James Vette
CCCUK Member
How hard (or expensive should I say) would it be to add white LT-1 stripes to a big block hood.
teamzr1
Supporting vendor
James, you can get kits for $100 or less if just for hood
Just do this on hood being cool, not sunny, hood clean
Use soapy water as this way you can slide it around to fit the way you want
Use a something like a credit card to smooth it all down and push any air bubbles out
Just do this on hood being cool, not sunny, hood clean
Use soapy water as this way you can slide it around to fit the way you want
Use a something like a credit card to smooth it all down and push any air bubbles out
James Vette
CCCUK Member
How to fix loose wing mirrors? Thanks.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
What about the mirror itself? Always falls down. Tried superglue. Thanks.
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
I have this problem and looked around the internet for solutions. The common solution sadly seems to be "replace them". Probably a little bit of clear outside sealant nabbed in the right place underneath should hold it in place.
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
I recall reading of a repair part you can buy , then remove the glass to access it and when fitted , it tightens up the loose ball joint
Or it may have been a you tube video fix . Have a google
James Vette
CCCUK Member
James, you need to be a club member to have a message facility. You only replied with a "like" so assuming you didnt want it it went on ebay and sold on Sunday.
Chevrolet Corvette 1969 automatic gear shifter | eBay
Auto gear shifter taken from a 1969 corvette but will fit other years.
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James Vette
CCCUK Member
How much fuel does a 350 V8 waste on warming up? Say 5 minute warm up to get the engine up to proper operating temperature. Thank you.
antijam
CCCUK Member
No fuel is wasted - just enjoy the noise!
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
It depends - are you driving it whilst its warming up, or are you letting it sit there idling for 5 minutes before driving? If you are driving it, no fuel is wasted - its used propelling the vehicle. If you are sat there idling, then yeah you've wasted 5 minutes worth of fuel. As to how many litres etc, that'd depend on the level of tune of your engine, how happy it is, whether its running lean or rich, your choke works etc etc.
When I start mine, I just drive out of the garage immediately. Granted then it idles for half a minute whilst I close the garage door, or it stalled for a laugh so I have to restart it after I've closed the door. Then I drive off.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Just idling for 5 minutes will not get it up to proper working temperature if you are not going to drive off immediately . There will still be condensation in the exhaust system that will collect and slowly corrode it and a rich fuel mixture on cols start can wash the cylinder bores if all you do is switch off and put it back to bed again . If all you want to do is turn the engine over periodically over the winter to get some oil round it then just crank it over on the starter motor without ffiring it up . You need to keep it hooked up to battery conditioner to that though .