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Hey pgtr I have done some homework for my replacement tire set, (see post below about when) and if I keep the std 8" alloys (which i would prefer to change - wife depending), will go for 235/60/15 @ 86% rim/tire ratio, and about 1/2 " reduction in total diameter. With the 2.78 rear gears & a...

Hey TT I suppose it depends on what you want to do with the car. "Drifting" is very very big here, and those boys generally run 100/100% or more to the rear to completely eliminate tire wall flex. Apparently it makes it more predictable in the drift, and for changing drift from left to right...

Ok, heres a fly in the ointment!!! Mine has markings DOT 18 & M89.6 Code, They are bronze tint with mirrored coated tops. Also before those codes (above them) have a "PPG" logo (like the paint company) with the word "saftey" after then branding "SOLARCOOL" Solid tempered coated AS3 2613 So...

Thanks for the responses and support people, I have to admit I was getting a little lost for a while, wondering if this Vette thing was just to hard, lack of local knowledge and everything has to be imported for it. Yes it was a bit of a steep learning curve, but hey, in the end no real...

Hey TT I agree BFG TA's are a crap tire if your looking for real performance (AIMO). If its of any use, I have read (I think the book was just called "How to make your car handle") that 83/100% is the cutoff for rim/tread size. Anything lower than 83% is considered over tired. There was never...

Hey TT Thanks for the feed back. Yes I set the initial setting as per Bowtie Overdrive instructions, then they started talking about 0 - 300psi in line pressure gauges (of course every vette owner has one of these in the back cupboard) so i then transported the car to a recomended transmission...

Hey L48 Thanks for the sympathy. Yes I also read about the lockup for the overdrive (which mine also doesnt have) but found the brake light switch option @ Bowtie Overdirves Website as well - which looks good. The only thing I dont understand is why cruise control prevents using it (if Im...

A designer not an engine builder, but that sounds right. By planing the heads you have lowered the inlet bolt holes to the heads - right?. The only other option if thin head gaskets still to thick, is to take some off each side of the inlet manifold to re-align, sounds a bit drastic though -...

Hey The73vetteman Dont know myself, but would direct you to CAC sponser VBP, they will be able to tell you what its supposed to be, and the options you may have for replacement or upgrade. Good Luck :beer

Hey flynbyu82 Heres a link from one of the other members at CAC, in regards to flares and the "How to" of installing them. http://mcspeed.homestead.com/Flare_Install.html Obviously theres the L88 type, and ACI do a slightly different type I think, based on previous threads posted. Rim then...

I dont know about others out there, but Im getting pee....d off with the self professed EXPERTS out there who dont know sqwat!!!! My L81 runs a 700R4 tranny, and I have only done about 10 - 20miles in it since I landed it (not registered yet). It had a dodgy torque convertor (just standard I...

Hey ibanezplayer As no one seems to be chiming in, I'll try. Dont have pictures or anything for a 76, but studied the assembly manual of an 81 (uses T350 std), and cable enters right next to the dipstick on the passengers side of the box near the rear. Is then run forward and up over the...

Hey pgtr There are quite a good selection of 15" tires, based on the fact that some of the older super cars eg. Contach, Pantera etc ran 285 50 15 to the front & 315 (or 325) 35 15 to the rear. They are pricy, but still avalible in replacement type tread patterns if you want it that wide. Also...

Hey TT See your point.................... thats weird!!!!!! Note the tire shown not only is an 18" but is also 35 profile??? "Me tinks me smelz a techno f**k up" Will keep looking for you! :beer

Hey vmrod How did you go with B & M for a ratchet shifter??? Have you found anything??? :beer

Hey LannyL81 Below link to Edelbrock Performer page. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/manifolds/chevy_sb_perf.shtml Good Luck:beer

Hey TT Tried to email the actual page, but this site keeps crashing. Below link to actual size selector page, Enter tread width = 285, Aspect ratio = 45 then Rim Diameter, has listing for 16, 17 and 18" on drop down, hope this works as its definately there in a 16"...

Hey TT Done some more homework re: tires. I knew Id seen them somewhere!!!! Found 285/45/16 Dunlop S9000 at the link below. Also they have 335/55/16 S8000. Prices didnt seem to bad......relative.......to gold!!!! See how you go. http://www.dunloptire.com/dunlop/size.jsp :beer

If its any consulation, green race cars here are also seen as unlucky! But back to the thread, Smallstonefan, IMO buying a Corvette is not just buying a car, but usually a fulfilment of a long-held passion. You buy the one that ignites your passion!!!!! For me "a Corvette" was a C3, as this is...

Also there are "Killer Bars" see link below. http://www.mcspeed.homestead.com/ :beer