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What should I do??... - 1/2/2008 7:15:54 AM

Aus10M

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Hey y'all,
I have a '73 stingray vette....Im trying to restore my vette for a graduation present for when i graduate from college in 2 1/2 years...right now i have a STOCK 350 creat engine that doesnt even have 1hour of run time on it. I want to know what type of minor up grades i can do to it to make it have a little more get up and go! I want to do like a cam and carb or something around those lines..I also need to find a killer side pipe kit or just a plain bad @ss exhaust system....Any suggestions??

Austin

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/2/2008 11:41:49 AM

DeeVeeEight

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Edelbrock RPM intake manifold, 750 cfm carb., HEI Distributor, Headers, Dual exhaust, then pick a cam and some new lifters too if you like..... The bolt on's will add some zip to it, the cam will add even more....

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1979 L-82, 383 Stroker, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, Holley 750, Headers, Flowmasters, VB&P 400# rear monospring, Richmond 5 speed. American Racing Vector Wheels, Firestone Indy 500's

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/2/2008 11:43:22 AM

DeeVeeEight

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And let me add....

to the forum and Happy New Year!

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/2/2008 4:58:15 PM

C3 Starship

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Ya, everything he said.

....and welcome too.

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/2/2008 7:03:11 PM

73shark

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Welcome and the two best sidepipe choices IMO are '69 factory sidepipes (very expensive if you get the repro chrome covers & insulators) and Hooker nest-of-snakes sidepipes (not as expensive but if you live in the rust belt and plan to drive in the winter, I recommend black). Both sound awesome.

Good luck on your project! 73s are great!

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/3/2008 7:44:41 PM

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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship

Ya, everything he said.

....and welcome too.

Sorry C3, did I steal yer thunder? You are usually the welcoming committee around these parts!

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/9/2008 5:21:16 PM

Marty73

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Learn how to spell crate.

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/9/2008 5:31:37 PM

Rickcusaf

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ORIGINAL: Marty73

Learn how to spell crate.

That was really uncalled for. It's a new member asking for help. Don't be a dick.

As for the original question. If you can save up for it this particular kit will REALLY boost your get up and go.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=EDL%2D2099&autoview=sku

It's $1700~ and brings your stock engine up to about 380-410 hp. I personally have it on my vette and damn it's fast.

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/9/2008 8:01:50 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: DeeVeeEight

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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship

Ya, everything he said.

....and welcome too.

Sorry C3, did I steal yer thunder? You are usually the welcoming committee around these parts!

Not at all, not at all.

You just step right up there.

BTW....
Creat, a combo of crate and great.

So hey, what ever rings your boat.
Or is it floats your bell? Hmmmm,.....dips your snuff?

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RE: What should I do??... - 1/9/2008 8:43:19 PM

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isn't it "blows your shirt up"?.......Smoke up your...?.....Ahh hell! I can't remember! ..gettin' old.

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