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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,524
Posted By jaychis

I agree with you, I think it's always great to...

I agree with you, I think it's always great to think outside the box. That is what makes this such a great hobby, There are a few things to keep in mind, it also depends on how the car is set up and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,524
Posted By jaychis

The article did state it was the same engine used...

The article did state it was the same engine used in the truck and the specs did say it was an aluminum block.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-18-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,524
Posted By jaychis

Police Fleet Manager Magazine did a head to head...

Police Fleet Manager Magazine did a head to head test with several cars, but two were the 301 horsepower 3.6 liter vs a 355 horsepower 6.0 liter truck engine. The cars were identical with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,666
Posted By jaychis

Carbs do make more power than EFI, especially if...

Carbs do make more power than EFI, especially if they are on equal ground. This is because the booster of the carb shears the fuel into fine droplets, allowing it to mix and stay suspended in the air...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,666
Posted By jaychis

I agree, the carb set up is much easier and...

I agree, the carb set up is much easier and cheaper to set up. It does make more power as stated. I can't find the articles now, but (possibly Car Craft) they did dyno comparisons and the carb set-up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,168
Posted By jaychis

I think it depends on how the LS is built. Many...

I think it depends on how the LS is built. Many will throw in parts to get big HP numbers (and it ends up in high rpm's). Then when they look at the dyno numbers, torque stinks and typically power in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,687
Posted By jaychis

Then you have to factor in how power was...

Then you have to factor in how power was calculated as well. A car in 1969 that produced 450hp only produces about 280hp by todays standards.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,687
Posted By jaychis

My recipe is very simple. I have a 6.0L with...

My recipe is very simple. I have a 6.0L with stock bottom, 5.3L stage 2.5 heads with a 224r cam from TSP. This is topped with an Edelbrock dual plane intake with a Holley 750. I wanted power down low...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,687
Posted By jaychis

You can make good torque with an LS. I'm getting...

You can make good torque with an LS. I'm getting 500 at the flywheel with just a head and cam swap. That's more than anyone could need for the street. The other issue with torque is if you can't hook...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,687
Posted By jaychis

I agree with most of the comments above. The LS...

I agree with most of the comments above. The LS can a little more expensive, but the results are well worth it. The motor will get great fuel mileage compared to the gen 1 motor and the can make more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,596
Posted By jaychis

Hi Gary, do you have any idea where your...

Hi Gary,
do you have any idea where your ignition switch that is mutually bussed came from? As you know, the 68 parts can be hard to come by. I can find 69 and on stuff all day, but not 68.
My...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,596
Posted By jaychis

I'll clarify a little. I do know there is voltage...

I'll clarify a little. I do know there is voltage delivered through the wire when the car is running. How the GM system is designed is that the yellow wire off the starter solenoid provides 12 volts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,596
Posted By jaychis

Resistor wire for 12 volts? LS swap

I'm doing an LS swap on my 68. The motor will be using a carburetor and because of this I will be using the MSD 6010 ignition controller. The controller needs to be powered by a switched 12 volt...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,831
Posted By jaychis

I'm sure if a bearing is installed correct and if...

I'm sure if a bearing is installed correct and if you use a high quality bearing such as kevlar, it should last as well as a bushing. My concern and several stories I have heard, when the bearing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,696
Posted By jaychis

After reading 7T1vettes post, you may want to...

After reading 7T1vettes post, you may want to consider replacing that section of your old wiring harness, if you have the money at this time. The engine bay wiring is exposed to a lot of heat over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,831
Posted By jaychis

I am no expert on this, but from what I have been...

I am no expert on this, but from what I have been told and from what I have seen on other forums including the Chevelle and Camaro forums, bearings can break. Bushings are pretty much bullet proof.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,555
Posted By jaychis

I'm sure the box is as good as you say it is. If...

I'm sure the box is as good as you say it is. If your sytem is not leaking, you are one of the few fortunate ones. Just about every Corvette using the control valve with the power steering cylinder I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,696
Posted By jaychis

I believe the harnesses were all the same as far...

I believe the harnesses were all the same as far as that junction. On my 68 I pulled the bolt and the harness unplugged. I had to wiggle it a bit but it comes out. The inside was cleaner than I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,555
Posted By jaychis

There are many great posts on this forum about...

There are many great posts on this forum about doing the conversion with a Jeep Grand Cherokee box. Norvalwilhelm did a great writeup on the conversion. The Borgenson conversion is much more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,683
Posted By jaychis

I had the same issue. In fact all of the mounts...

I had the same issue. In fact all of the mounts were shot. I decided the best way to fix everything and to make the car safe was to do a body off. I found this link that can be of some help....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,523
Posted By jaychis

The story that I have heard is that Chevy...

The story that I have heard is that Chevy engineers never lied about the horsepower numbers, they just fudged the L88 numbers a little. They never lied about the 430hp. They just stated that at 5800...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-28-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By jaychis

Do you have a copy of the AIM (assembly...

Do you have a copy of the AIM (assembly instruction manual) for your year car? Most vendors have them. If you can't wait that long try to IM this...
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,798
Posted By jaychis

POP stands for Protect-O-Plate. Another valuable...

POP stands for Protect-O-Plate. Another valuable source of documentation. This metal plate the size of a credit card was used from 1965-1972 to assist dealers in tracking the options of General...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,473
Posted By jaychis

Give Paragon a call. They call their parts...

Give Paragon a call. They call their parts re-issues, since they are manufactured exactly like the originals. https://www.paragoncorvette.com/ I believe they also carry some NOS as well. This is one...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,829
Posted By jaychis

In the past several people complained that the...

In the past several people complained that the Steeroids system did not have enough ground clearance. I'm not sure if the design has changed, but this could be a concern for some if it hasn't...
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