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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-28-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By blctalon

I tried doing this but I wasn't sure enough by...

I tried doing this but I wasn't sure enough by what I was seeing. Glad I ended up marking the valves or I'd be .100" over the measurement I had when I thought it looked right.

The actual size of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By blctalon

Ok, that was going to be my next question. So I...

Ok, that was going to be my next question. So I do add .050 for preload? That would put me back up to 7.3" where I initially thought to be.

Does the lifter actually collapse fifty thousandths...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By blctalon

After many trials and errors I have found that a...

After many trials and errors I have found that a mechanical pencil with probably regular #2 lead it in will mark the tip of the valve steam decently enough and wipe easily enough (with my homemade...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By blctalon

I pushed the same numbers into the first...

I pushed the same numbers into the first calculator you posted and get 9.86:1. However, if you don't specify (-) negative valve relief you come up with the 10.85:1.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By blctalon

valvetrain test springs - homemade - no wear path..

So I thought I'd get by this weekend by going to the local hardware store and finding a spring that works for this procedure. I came up with a spring a little larger than the valve stem seals so it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By blctalon

All good points. Based on the numbers desktop...

All good points. Based on the numbers desktop dyno is giving me, I think I will go with the howard's cam the tech recommended, which is the 233/241. With 1.6 rockers it puts the flow up pretty good....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By blctalon

The cam Howard's recommended is...

The cam Howard's recommended is http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hrs-cl110265-12 --- It's real close to the one you calleld out. I was told the one in the link is a real popular grind and if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By blctalon

Thanks for all the suggestions. I played around...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I played around with desktop dyno and camquest 6. The larger cams (around 240+ duration) seem to like the heads flow rates but according to a tech at howard cams he...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By blctalon

I absolutely plan on the roller this time around....

I absolutely plan on the roller this time around. 7 years ago the retrofit stuff was more expensive than now so it's doable this go around.

Looking more for advice on cam specs to run with my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By blctalon

flat cam - time to choose a new one

I haven't been on here in a while and haven't been messing with my vette much. Come to find out, my cam is wiped. Found a valve barely opening when I was adjust lifters with the engine running. Ended...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-24-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,502
Posted By blctalon

Darn...that's kind of where I was thinking it...

Darn...that's kind of where I was thinking it mounted.

I went and checked my dad's 1980 and I must of bumped it out but it looked like something in that area was holding it. Standing on my head I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-24-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,502
Posted By blctalon

1978 driver's side courtesy light - how does it mount?

Passenger side mounts to a bracket that is installed in the kick panel.

On the driver's side there is no mount or hole to fix one of these 90* metal tab like brackets nor do I have one.

The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By blctalon

I was able to get the smaller well nuts I bought...

I was able to get the smaller well nuts I bought from home depot to work. When I went to the local specialty bolt store they gave me 5 washers that fit really snug around the body of the well nuts. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By blctalon

I sitll have the 5 bolts and washers, but yes,...

I sitll have the 5 bolts and washers, but yes, that's the correct size. What I need to know if the O.D. of the rubber "head" of the well nut is larger than .5 inches. If it's not, then that's the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By blctalon

Hmm, from the picture those appear to be very...

Hmm, from the picture those appear to be very similar in size to the well nuts I picked up from the depot. The holes in the fiberglass are .5" and the O.D. of the head on my well nuts are .5", so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By blctalon

78 rear carpet @ the cargo cover

My interior has been slowly going back together over the last 3 years or so. In between the distractions in life I tend to lose interest in my car then come back to it.

With that said, I have an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By blctalon

Good point, I forgot about that. It's a 1978. ...

Good point, I forgot about that. It's a 1978.

It has those large chrome angle brackets for the hinge. Doesn't look like they're bent in a fashion to cause the leaning of the seat problem I have....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-13-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By blctalon

seat BACK, not seat bottom

I first started the project of redoing my seats with new foam and covers about 9 months ago. I finished one yesterday and another today. Previously, when I tore it all apart I noticed I had the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,511
Posted By blctalon

I agree. Who would want to put old nasty foam...

I agree. Who would want to put old nasty foam underneath good new covers anyhow?!

I'll be ordering some up from you guys whenever I get the carpet done. I have it just laying in there for now and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,511
Posted By blctalon

I bought the interior package and weatherstrip in...

I bought the interior package and weatherstrip in December, I think. Just getting around to putting my console stuff back together then I'll be laying down the new carpet and messing with the seats....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By blctalon

When I rebuilt my 406 a few years ago I ended up...

When I rebuilt my 406 a few years ago I ended up doing a lot of idling around after the cam breakin. I was trying to fine tune the timing and I had a little fuel leak so I did quite a bit of watching...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By blctalon

As luck would have it, the only place to put a...

As luck would have it, the only place to put a manifold fitting is being blocked by the big fat demon carb. This is on an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap manifold. I saw somewhere on here someone suggested...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By blctalon

No, it doesn't seem to change the vent issue if I...

No, it doesn't seem to change the vent issue if I rev it. I tried that a couple of nights ago just to see what happens and it didn't go to the vent, but would still go to the floor and defrost.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By blctalon

Is your 8" right off the carb or somewhere else?...

Is your 8" right off the carb or somewhere else? I'm wondering how much is adequate to get the actual controls to function properly. I have vacuum at the firewall 3 way grommet. I can pull the black...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By blctalon

230/230 cam and afr heads. I've had the engine in...

230/230 cam and afr heads. I've had the engine in the car for a while but i'm tired of cooking my head and face in the summer time with no a/c so i'm trying to get the controls sorted out and...
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