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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,433
Posted By 69vettester

There are detailed pictures of how the correct...

There are detailed pictures of how the correct sweep looks. I took some of an engine build I did a few yrs ago. Others did too and posted them. Or google it, probably lead you right back to this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,433
Posted By 69vettester

When's your fire up date ..did you prime the...

When's your fire up date ..did you prime the cylinder walls with break in compound? Do you have oil squirting when you spin the distributor. Check everything twice and fire that puppy up. Ballpark...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,433
Posted By 69vettester

Try this, its for dummies, thats why I use it: ...

Try this, its for dummies, thats why I use it: mark the top of valve stem with a magic marker Use an adjustable push rod and set it to stock length . Roll the motor over and look at the strike...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 831
Posted By 69vettester

I am Bubba :toetap:

I am Bubba :toetap:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 41,433
Posted By 69vettester

I would cut a ~.38" section from the timming...

I would cut a ~.38" section from the timming marker and bond it back togeather. No need to chase around looking for the exact one imo.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,541
Posted By 69vettester

Congratz Iokepaki , Your car is genuine grade a...

Congratz Iokepaki , Your car is genuine grade a prime.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,283
Posted By 69vettester

I use this Bracket for my Demon Carb. I was...

I use this Bracket for my Demon Carb. I was somehow able to use the stock cable. Had to do a little low profile bubba to it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,195
Posted By 69vettester

with your Son helping , next time upgrade heads...

with your Son helping , next time upgrade heads and intake as well?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,732
Posted By 69vettester

Your problem reminds me of the inherent issue of,...

Your problem reminds me of the inherent issue of, starter wont crank when it gets too hot. Exchange the starter if thats the case, new starters dont have that issue.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,746
Posted By 69vettester

Dont cut the Coil, They are balanced similar to ...

Dont cut the Coil, They are balanced similar to a tuning fork. :leaving:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By 69vettester

Yep, I had a mallory dual point , I never...

Yep, I had a mallory dual point , I never converted it to unilight , went MSD instead. The dual point was great but difficult to keep tuned. I heard the unilight was a great upgrade.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,963
Posted By 69vettester

ZZ three-eighty-three :rock:

ZZ three-eighty-three :rock:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-15-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,746
Posted By 69vettester

I have 460# springs/bilstein shocks, The springs...

I have 460# springs/bilstein shocks, The springs installed, lowered the front about an inch when I did it.?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-10-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By 69vettester

Im thinking, your using excellent top end...

Im thinking, your using excellent top end components but you block is a major weak link. If you were to switch to a late style 383 block, you could discard the retro part of the assy. Just a thought..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,272
Posted By 69vettester

VB&P was criticized a few years ago for selling...

VB&P was criticized a few years ago for selling foreign ball joints and inferior suspension components in their Kits.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By 69vettester

Looks like Proform just made some stamped valve...

Looks like Proform just made some stamped valve covers, tin stuff ect.

GMPP division makes some top performance , especially the whole crate engines.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By 69vettester

I think proform did make some inexpensive alum....

I think proform did make some inexpensive alum. heads, for GM, if I remember right? I have zero experience with them..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By 69vettester

There are a few different dimensions especially...

There are a few different dimensions especially for the lower hose. I went though your situation, talk to Tom Dewitt, He will make sure you get the right one even if it means trial and error.:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,190
Posted By 69vettester

vettester can you elaborate? everything i've ever...

vettester can you elaborate? everything i've ever read has said the only differences between the 1968 large (rod) journal 327 and the 350 blocks that followed were 1: main cap size/shape (there were...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-02-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,190
Posted By 69vettester

I think the problem would be , the integrity of a...

I think the problem would be , the integrity of a 327 block would be seriously compromised at 383 spec's.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-02-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 24,027
Posted By 69vettester

bump incase anyone else somehow missed this one.....

bump incase anyone else somehow missed this one..

I just looked through your post, Amazing Build, so clean to look at and displays the mechanical advantages so well :yesnod:

I have this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-02-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By 69vettester

The 69 your looking at is remarkably like mine...

The 69 your looking at is remarkably like mine was when I bought it 10 yrs ago. I paid 16K for it and at the time that price was relatively High.
18K is a good price today so long as theres no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By 69vettester

well, Maybe on second thought you could elaborate...

well, Maybe on second thought you could elaborate on those points :willy: :rofl:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By 69vettester

Whaathe....:D Pretty da.n Brilliant idea :cheers:...

Whaathe....:D Pretty da.n Brilliant idea :cheers:

I dont hassle with a shroud , removed it with a rad. upgrade.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,776
Posted By 69vettester

Ill just say that to pull eng. and Trans...

Ill just say that to pull eng. and Trans togeather youll need a extra duty lift and alot of room to set it up.
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