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    C7 Info

    just a comment, wondering how many people who posted on this thread have read the book " All Corvettes are Red '. It is an inside look into c5 development that covered all these elements mentioned in this thread economy,mid engine,styling politics etc. a remarkable book. I believe it is...
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    Let's See Stunning C5 Photos

    That looks mean ,nice shot
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    How much did you pay for your Corvette

    Thanks for your feedback,I believe 1999 was first year with Hud option.
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    How much did you pay for your Corvette

    Recently bought a 1999 silver coupe with 22,000km on it. It is mint , 6spd loaded except for Hud. Paid 25,000 cdn plus cdn taxes.I am happy with it.
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    battery issue

    thank you for the feedback. I was worried that once I disconnected battery I would have secondary issues with radio etc.Sounds like something I can do. I have already committed to buying battery ,hopefully it will be good move.
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    battery issue

    sorry if this has been covered before (searched posts and received some answers). However I want to change delco pro battery in my 99 vette,Car had a prior battery leak 8 years ago ,which prior owner disclosed to me. What is procedure to change this current delco battery as precaution . I have...
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    weiand 144 supercharger / c3 hood clearance

    Hi Does anyone have any knowledge of the WEIAND 144 low profile blower setup fitting under a stock c3 hood on a 1978 vette with a L48 engine. Can the factory qjet still be used. Thanks
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    heads and cam advice

    Thanks everyone for advice
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    heads and cam advice

    Thanks for the feedback ,i forgot to mention that engine has 85,000km on it and runs great. Should i consider a crate engine that meets needs and just save original engine untouched.
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    heads and cam advice

    Hi I have a stock 1978 L48 engine in my 1978 vette . Basically i would like to change the heads and get a cam that will lope and wake up my engine. I am basically only interested in changing that and would like to leave everything else original. My car is original right now.Any feedback on...
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    I need the biggest C3 logo in black background

    Hi Tepot From the looks of Erics pictures (excellent) why wouldnt they do the trick . You can convert them into drawings in photoshop.
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    undercoating in door panel

    Thanks for the feedback
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    undercoating in door panel

    Hi I had vette sprayed with undercoating (Krown oil spray)a few years ago,and they said they dont recommend spraying in door panel because of fear it would cause adhesive to separate from door panel. Anythoughts on this. Vette is not driven in winter,just get it sprayed every 5 years to keep a...
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    rustproofing

    Hello this summer I had my doorpanels off and sprayed Krown rust oil inside as I have seen other vettes that have doorskins separating from door frame, however when i got my whole vette sprayed in the fall the guy said they dont spray in the doors because it can separate the adhesive...
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    1978 GM shop manual

    Shop manual Hello you might want to try www.amazon.com they have corvette shop manuals but the one i got for my 78 vette is not specific to 1978 but covers 1968 to 1982
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    Did I damage engine

    Thanks everybody , I feel better. When I pulled over on highway I suspected that proplem but engine was way to hot to keep grabbing around as the heat shield was hiding it . maybe I will leave shields off in case it happens again, not sure how it happened in the first place.
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    Did I damage engine

    I was driving my vette on the highway about 45 minutes from home when the tach showed the rpm acting weird, I pulled over and engine was idleling rough . I drove car home and when engine was cold I took heat shield off manifold and discovered spark plug wire off one plug. Engine runs fine but...
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    Bonehead Move

    I just finished changing filter and fluid on my trany , put all my tools away and was cleaning up when I looked in package box and seen wedged in the bottom the filter gasket that i never changed. i was furious with myself for not checking and knew i would have to redo entire job or it would...
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    trans temp gauge

    Hello I Was Wondering If Anybody Has Installed A Trans Temp Gauge In A Automatic And If The Oil Pan Is Thick Enough To Weld After I Drill Hole In Pan And Put Temp Sensor In, Or Should A Gasket Seal Be Enough To Prevent Leak . Im Just Considering Project And Would Use A Autometer Gauge With...
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    matching numbers

    Matching Numbers Thanks for the feedback. Life is easier with other peoples experience at your disposal. Thanks from a Pro-American Canadian which most Canadians are despite our government and some media.
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