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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-23-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 905
Posted By tangel2

Glad NCM came through. Although the older ones...

Glad NCM came through. Although the older ones had better reliability, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the MSD box. A running joke in the paddock for a few years now is that MSD is actually an...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-15-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By tangel2

Purely my speculation, but I expect once the fuel...

Purely my speculation, but I expect once the fuel bowl level has dropped below the hi press gear pump, the pump becomes and remains airbound even after fuel is pumped into the bowl intake. Waiting a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,021
Posted By tangel2

Hey Tom, they're repos, pretty sure I got them...

Hey Tom, they're repos, pretty sure I got them from Kelsey years ago. The fact that it's been long enough I can't remember means they're prob due for replacement...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-08-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,021
Posted By tangel2

Yeah they...

Yeah they dohttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20191208_212544_ccc20c76c3d3c41c67a4485ae914bde1cf1fcfc7.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,892
Posted By tangel2

This is one of several reasons why I so covet a...

This is one of several reasons why I so covet a pre-war racer with any history. I love the challenge with fabricating parts. Unfortunately it's problematic for those of us that can't drop $30k let...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-02-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,106
Posted By tangel2

That kind of b.s. is more prevalent with the...

That kind of b.s. is more prevalent with the newer Porsche owners, frustrating because it perpetuates the stereotype. Fortunately those of us with older cars and that self-support tend to be more...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-13-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,979
Posted By tangel2

To better answer your question it would be...

To better answer your question it would be helpful to understand your plans and how your car is setup. You say 6pt, so assuming you have a full cage and window net? These add to egress time and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-13-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,782
Posted By tangel2

This where my money is. Not necessarily a new...

This where my money is. Not necessarily a new ground path but the air cleaner pushes the distributor top shield down just enough to get intermittent arcs from the primary side of the coil. Take a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2021, 11:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,908
Posted By tangel2

So true. Eye opening/ego tempering if you get a...

So true. Eye opening/ego tempering if you get a high-level coach to drive your car or review your data... 😐. At least I have about a dozen things I could do better that may get me past my friend in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,908
Posted By tangel2

You can slide 911s but you need discipline in...

You can slide 911s but you need discipline in your right foot; abruptly jump off the throttle at the limit and it will bite you.


Nice pictures and cars Kolsen and C2 racer. Trailbraking is...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-12-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,196
Posted By tangel2

This is exciting news! I've been watching and...

This is exciting news! I've been watching and hoping this would gain traction out here on the east coast. Overdue engine rebuild for my vintage racer is sucking my budget up this winter, but next...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2020, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By tangel2

A 4900R unit is a Hi-hp '58 unit with a ribbed...

A 4900R unit is a Hi-hp '58 unit with a ribbed top. The one pictured is a flat plenum 61-62.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,417
Posted By tangel2

+1 on the Mohawk. I picked up a used system 1...

+1 on the Mohawk. I picked up a used system 1 (10k lbs) and it's awesome.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-29-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,500
Posted By tangel2

With the left foot tap, how much feel are you...

With the left foot tap, how much feel are you getting? I haven't suffered from knockback yet, but when i left-foot tap, I either do a little just for potential knockback or I do enough to check the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-11-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,533
Posted By tangel2

I didnt see where you are located, but if youre...

I didnt see where you are located, but if youre east coast close enough for Summit Point, NJMP, VIR. WDCR SCCA has a regional showroom spec miata (SSM) class. That's an awesome class running sealed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By tangel2

Lift and duration are exact for the Lunati...

Lift and duration are exact for the Lunati bracket master 2 cam I have in my 350. Good exhaust and higher compression are a must.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 361,305
Posted By tangel2

'65 vette 103330 original engine block

To the owner of 1965 corvette 194375S103330, I believe I have your original engine block with the pad stampings intact. Please send me a PM if you see this post.
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,332
Posted By tangel2

Guys thanks for indulging my laziness. Getting...

Guys thanks for indulging my laziness. Getting pictures involved crawling under some shelving with a cellphone while doing a wife-mandated cleanout; apologies for the quality.

Mods feel free to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,332
Posted By tangel2

Engine block decode help

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Hi all,
I misplaced my corvette numbers book, so taking the easy...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-12-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,028
Posted By tangel2

Don't quote me, but I believe "Dougs headers" has...

Don't quote me, but I believe "Dougs headers" has a C1 off the shelf offering that fits angle plug heads. Do a search on here.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,139
Posted By tangel2

As a contemporary of Chattanooga (also just...

As a contemporary of Chattanooga (also just turned 39), I'll say I never ascribed to the "Model T comparison" mainly because everything from C1s through the muscle car era are capable of comfortably...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,888
Posted By tangel2

Can't answer about shoebox, but I have a rear out...

Can't answer about shoebox, but I have a rear out of an early 60s impala under my 58. Spring perches were relocated.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,622
Posted By tangel2

If it hasn't already been said, head over to...

If it hasn't already been said, head over to garagejournal and do lots of reading. Start a running list of requirements/desires. Do yourself a favor and get some graph paper and cut scale models of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-30-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,683
Posted By tangel2

In millennial speak, tl;dr. Didn't go past the...

In millennial speak, tl;dr. Didn't go past the "point" where the author stated the coil charges while the points are open. I guess the pertronix does win if you don't know how "simple" points...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By tangel2

Additional photos ...

Additional photos
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