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    Help! Got a misfire

    Hey guys, I have a 78 with a mallory unilite distributor (comp 9000 part number 9148201) with mallory wires and headers. This is an older distributor as I bought the car in 1998 and it was in the car then. I have cleaned all the distributor cap contacts and rotor cap contacts in an effort to...
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    Considering a DeWhitt radiator.

    Considering a Dewitt radiator. Progress Update. It's been awhile since I posted here. I'm considering a new radiator for my 78 vette since it tries to overheat during the summer with the air conditioning running. If you have replaced a vette radiator, please leave your experiences both good and...
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    Power steering issue

    First, everyone please have a great labor day weekend.:upthumbs My steering on my 78 has started feeling like it has no power steering. Plenty of fluid in the pump and no whinning sound like its low of fluid. All steering components look to be of the 78 vintage, has my slave cylinder...
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    200r4 tranny questions

    I have an opportunity to obtain a 200r4 tranny out of a 85 monte carlo that is coming out from behind a 305 v-8. Is this a direct bolt in to replace the 350 tranny that is in my 78 vette? My engine is a stock L82 with headers and chambered exhaust. Car is a cruiser and not a drag car by any...
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    Harmonic balancer installation / removal tool?

    I have to replace a timing cover gasket, so I have to pull a harmonic balancer, I know autozone has a removal tool. What about the installation side? what is needed to reinstall the harmonic balancer? another specialty tool? THanks for all the replies.
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    Blue Suede Cruise - Tupelo Mississippi

    Hey everybody, this weekend is the 3rd annual blue suede cruise in Tupelo MS. There is an open car show and our local vette club is helping with the poker run stops. Check out www.bluesc.com for more infromation. I would like to meet any board members, if any can attend.
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    soft /spongy brake pedal

    Hey everybody, I need some advice on a soft pedal in my 78 with power brakes. I am not loosing fluid from my calipers and the car stops ok, just with a soft pedal and IMO too much pedal travel. What is the problem? I know my rubber lines need replacing, is the master cylinder the problem? or...
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    aftermarket seat advice needed

    My 78 original seats have pretty much lost any support and comfort they may have had in the past. I have been looking at some apc 124126 or apc 124132 which are black carbon fiber and black and silver carbon fiber, respectively. My concern is the seat height- jegs says there are 37 inches...
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    I would like to thank the academy......(I mean bobchad) exahust thread

    Some of you remember the thread back in January that bobchad done on his header and exhaust project on his car. After talking with him on the board and extensively studiing his website, I ordered the same dynomax cermaic coated headers. I added the true dual chambered exhaust from mid america...
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    radiator advice

    Hey guys, looking at a new radiator for the 78 and wanted to hear some suggestions. Looking at about 350\400 hp engine down the road and want to go ahead with a radiator that will accomodate the future engine. I have an auto trans. Prices, suggestions and tips greatly appreciated. Is this...
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    need wheel info (spare tire) for a 78

    I am going to order a rim for a spare tire for my vette. What offset should I purchase? Summit has everything from 2.5 inches to 4 inches- this is just for the spare tire. I presently have stock trailing arms on the rear. Thanks for the help everyone. Our bolt pattern is 4.75 inches correct?
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    barn story comes true!!!

    over on the yenko chat board there is a story about a guy who purchased 5 original corvettes he found in a barn 2 63 split windows, 2 67's and a 56, they were caught in a time warp out in california. it is just unbelievable check out www.yenko.net
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    rear spring install one person job?

    I need to replace the rear spring on my 78, can one person do this with the car on jackstands? I am looking at a compostite one leaf rear spring since originality is not an issue. I want good handling, but not too stiff ride. Most of my driving is on the public road and not racing...
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    heater core replacement w/o removing dash in a 78

    We all know about stories about heater core replacement. After owning my car since October 98, I finally relpaced the bad heater core. Started on Friday about 3:30 pm and had the core out in about 2 hours. Went sat morning and picked up matching heater hoses, clamps and cutoffs at the local...
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    engine block casting number

    I have an engine with the following block casting number 10066036 according to www.mortec.com it's a 2 or 4 bolt main targetmaster/goodwrench crate motor. Can anyone tell me anything else about this engine without me going inside it. This engine is in a vette can the oil pan be dropped while...
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    autometer guages in a 78

    Has anyone replaced factory gauges such as oil, temp and battery with autometer or other aftermarket guage. I am looking for a gauge that would be more accurate than stock, but fit in the factor gauge location. Are factory gauges two inches in diameter? thanks for the replies
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    Dynomax /Walker Headers???

    Been shopping for headers and summit has dynomax ceramic coated headers for c3's fore 229.95. The hooker ceramic coated super comp are connsiderably higher at 329 for headers plus 180 extra for the coating. Is there that much of a quality difference between the two? Are the dynomax...
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    78 l 82 exhaust manifolds 2inch or 2.5 inch?

    Considering buying the chambered exhaust from mid america and I need to know which size to purchase did the l 82 come with 2 and 1/2 manifolds or 2 inch ? any input appreciated.
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    rear end noise - what is this?

    My 78 makes a moaning noise at speeds above about 30mph. If you put you foot on the gas pedal just a little the noise stops - what is this? I don't know how to explain other than a moaning noise - kind of like wind noise around a window or windshield just louder. thanks for the input.
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    78 header install questions

    I have searched on this before and have a couple of questions. Car appears stock with manifods and original exhaust and l 82 engine. Are headers worth the money as far as performance gains? What brand and price for best quality? I have power steering, power brakes and air conditioning - are...
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