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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

pro charger???
I'm probably looking for the impossible, maybe add 50-75 hp with a "simple" blower install, LOL. that fits under my aftermarket bb hood.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

have rear mono spring with custom spring coiled shocks.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

We have welded trusses to the rear frame around the wheel wells and across the main frame connection just ahead of the body mount. it stopped most flexing of the aft frame section.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-21-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1748x1311/20230916_064340_optimized_403c5003aecdde297639500396e6c5a8d66064c1.jpg
My slightly modified 64.

Ever since i got the base,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-20-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

Lol, I have had it since 1972 and drove it uncounted miles. went from stock 327 to finally now upgraded 383 with settling now on 5 speed tremec. Have three rearends, 373,355,308 the last one for my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-20-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By frankgv

added power

Hello all.
Well around here, O'Hara area, we are experiencing a none winter. Been driving my 64 and enjoying it.
Has anyone "played around " putting a low profile blower on a sbc, 383 stroker. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By frankgv

c2 body mounts

I want to raise the left rear body, from sill plate mount to very last, #5 mount gradually about 5/8th-3/4". long story. I was looking how to loosen the #5 bolt, but see in your diagram it goes in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-19-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By frankgv

body mounts

Hi all and hopefully well under way to enjoy our vettes this summer.
My question is, how do I check / replace the #5 '64 convertible body mount. Either, if possible, the washers/shims and rubber...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By frankgv

Thanks, So it's more or less a personal...

Thanks, So it's more or less a personal preference for looks only.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By frankgv

Thanks, So it's more or less a personal...

Thanks, So it's more or less a personal preference for looks only.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By frankgv

Thanks again everyone. The decal wrap perhaps is...

Thanks again everyone. The decal wrap perhaps is the easier, softer way. I can remove it if I don't like it.
As far as having the front scoop area open on an aftermarket style bb hood ??? would it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By frankgv

hood inserts

Thanks, so not needed for hood integrity ? or air flow over carb.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By frankgv

bb hood insert

Hi all, A question about the 67 bb hood insert. What is the purpose and is it necessary. I ordered an aftermarket 67 bb style hood. Haven't seen it yet but does it have to have an insert.
Thanks ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By frankgv

Thanks, I should be ok with the Doug's headers...

Thanks, I should be ok with the Doug's headers and use a slip through plug socket and box or open end wrench.
My AFR's are the straight plug kind ( not angled front to back)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By frankgv

I hope we're all talking about the full length...

I hope we're all talking about the full length side exhaust header when addressing the plug issue.

BTW ,I have had the ss OBX full length side exhaust headers and pipes on my 64 with 383 for many...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By frankgv

Thanks all. A question, don't want to a dumb...

Thanks all.
A question, don't want to a dumb question, lol, but--are angled plugs from front to back a horizontal angle or up and down, vertical angle.
( with my OBX headers I used slip thru plug...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By frankgv

Thanks , their concern was plug fitting with AFR...

Thanks , their concern was plug fitting with AFR 180 heads. Not sure if they are angled or straight plug fit.

Frank.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-10-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By frankgv

Doug's headers vs OBX headers

Hello.
This is about fitment. I have run OBX full length sbc side exhaust headers and pipes for many HAPPY years on my AFR 180 sbc heads on my 64 vette 383.
No major problem with plug fitment. Only...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2022, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By frankgv

Thanks, from here they look very similar. 1 7/8"...

Thanks, from here they look very similar. 1 7/8" tubes, 4" collector.
If you still have the side pipe mufflers can you measure the length. If not ,maybe length on the header from where tubes go...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By frankgv

Do they have the 1 7/8"tubes and 4" collector....

Do they have the 1 7/8"tubes and 4" collector. ?used to he chromed? lol. are they peeling. Are they still the same "shape, dimensions " as current ones.
How much and can you have some pictures. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By frankgv

side exhaust

Happy New Year to all.
Let's hope for it to be just that.

This is a very,very long shot
I'm looking for a Hooker, Doug's, OBX style full length passenger side exhaust header, 1 7/8"tubes, 4"...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By frankgv

Thanks all. Ordered 4 spicer 1350, no zerk,...

Thanks all.
Ordered 4 spicer 1350, no zerk, from summit and got the next day at about half the cost of the local auto supply store here.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By frankgv

Thanks all.

Thanks all.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By frankgv

hd half shaft u-joints

Hi, looking for heavy duty C2 half shaft u-joints.
Was suggested to use spicer 5-1350X ujoints as strong ones.
When I looked them up at Summit racing, they were listed as light duty.????...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By frankgv

ujoints

Thanks, good to know.
Anyone what is a 'good" fit without having to shave any material.
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