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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Rockfordish, IL
newbie here
Hey everyone, Im Mike, Im 22, and suprize! Im here because I have a Corvette. Its mine and my dads project.
It is a 1981, Plain Jane 350/TH350, all original. White on the outside, red leather inside. The body is good, just a couple of parking lot idiots left their mark. Were going to order up a suspension kit within the month, then later its getting a fresh trans and some motor stuff.
I also have a couple of Neons and a "truck". The one Neon went 13.3s last year, then decided it didnt like an exhaust valve and got rid of some of it. The other Neon has a lot more potential, but lacks a good trans and the giggle gas. The truck, well, its a winter car.
It is a 1981, Plain Jane 350/TH350, all original. White on the outside, red leather inside. The body is good, just a couple of parking lot idiots left their mark. Were going to order up a suspension kit within the month, then later its getting a fresh trans and some motor stuff.
I also have a couple of Neons and a "truck". The one Neon went 13.3s last year, then decided it didnt like an exhaust valve and got rid of some of it. The other Neon has a lot more potential, but lacks a good trans and the giggle gas. The truck, well, its a winter car.
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Hey Mike!! Welcome to the best forums on the whole darned net for Corvette's! I love those late C3's, love to see some pics if ever you get a chance... C3 Starship here knows a lot about suspensions for those babies, as do many others, so don't hesitate to pipe up with any questions.
THAT was funny!! 
We've got a Neon (SX 2.0 up here in Hoserland) R/T, too, for our second car... we love it, although it can't pull no 13's on the quarter!!
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I also have a couple of Neons and a "truck". The one Neon went 13.3s last year, then decided it didnt like an exhaust valve and got rid of some of it. The other Neon has a lot more potential, but lacks a good trans and the giggle gas. The truck, well, its a winter car.
I also have a couple of Neons and a "truck". The one Neon went 13.3s last year, then decided it didnt like an exhaust valve and got rid of some of it. The other Neon has a lot more potential, but lacks a good trans and the giggle gas. The truck, well, its a winter car.
We've got a Neon (SX 2.0 up here in Hoserland) R/T, too, for our second car... we love it, although it can't pull no 13's on the quarter!!
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From: Reno, Nv.
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Just curious Mike, what is it you goin' to do with the suspention?
Are you going with a "kit" or doing componants?
My suspension is FAR from stock. "Everything" in back of the trany is new and so is the front steering and suspension.
Are you going with a "kit" or doing componants?
My suspension is FAR from stock. "Everything" in back of the trany is new and so is the front steering and suspension.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Rockfordish, IL
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The suspension kit we are looking at is in the MidAmerica book, the stage4, think its around a grand. My dad said the next time he thinks about it hes going to call Wilcox to see if they have something comparable for a better price. I also wanted to do all the Energy Suspension bushings and junk. Know of anywhere else that has suspension kits like that? I havent had time to cruise around on the net and look for different Vette stuff. Also going to do u-joints and probably new tires. His are only an inch wider than the Neons, thats almost embarrassing...
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From: Reno, Nv.
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Hey Mike,
If you can do about $2400, Ecklers has the suspension setup I have on the "Starship"!
It's the 1963-82 Max Performance Suspension Package. List, '63-'79 for $2199. the '80-82 lists for $2349. My C3 handles like it's painted on the road. Turns marked at 35 are good for 60+++.
This suspension is fully tunable for ride height and spring responce on all four corners. I also put in new trailing arms (complete assemblies), rebuilt rear end and all u-joints. I've got under $4000 in the whole thing. (I only paid $3500 for the car, but I wanted a car to build my way, and not someone else's dream.) So, for under $9000 total, I have a "killer" road machine. A 400 hp 454 is on it's way, to replace a tired 350.
Check out this package, if for no other reason, to compare the equipment included.
www.ecklers.com
If you can do about $2400, Ecklers has the suspension setup I have on the "Starship"!
It's the 1963-82 Max Performance Suspension Package. List, '63-'79 for $2199. the '80-82 lists for $2349. My C3 handles like it's painted on the road. Turns marked at 35 are good for 60+++.
This suspension is fully tunable for ride height and spring responce on all four corners. I also put in new trailing arms (complete assemblies), rebuilt rear end and all u-joints. I've got under $4000 in the whole thing. (I only paid $3500 for the car, but I wanted a car to build my way, and not someone else's dream.) So, for under $9000 total, I have a "killer" road machine. A 400 hp 454 is on it's way, to replace a tired 350.
Check out this package, if for no other reason, to compare the equipment included.
www.ecklers.com
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From: Reno, Nv.
RE: newbie here
Ah, yes! The stage 4. ( I just looked it up, again ) I concidered this too, until I found the setup from Ecklers. Their's has the mono spring in front too. This system is a "bolt in", no mods required.
Just food for thought!
Just food for thought!
