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Forum: Engine Mods
08-20-2003, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Vacuum question on 406 with big cam... (Dracula383)

Normally, stumbles or hesitations are a sign that the engine isn't getting enough fuel. Check the accelerator pumps for excessive clearance, or maybe you need larger squirters or a different cam.
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Forum: Engine Mods
06-20-2003, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Removing the choke tower from a Demon carb? (gkull)

Those k&n filter tops are quite thick. I had to go to a 4 by 14 inch filter to not hit the vent tube on my demon 750 carb using a 2 inch drop base. I wouldn't grind the vent tube, but you can pick up...
Forum: Engine Mods
06-18-2003, 01:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Aluminum Blocks: Why so expensive? (71coupe)

You can probably buy a complete LS1 aluminum engine for 5k.
Forum: Engine Mods
05-21-2003, 11:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,122
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Finally broke the 1000rwhp barrier!! 1005.11 hp at the rear wheels... (542C2)

Damn! Those are some fine numbers! Would you mind me asking what rearend and suspension parts you're using?
Forum: Engine Mods
05-13-2003, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Well 400 is at the machine shop -- could use some cam advice... (Jack71)

Sounds like you are building a 400 based engine. I have a 406 with that cam (3), 1.6 rr's with the afr 210 heads, 6 inch rods and 10.5 -1 forged pistons. It idles great, drives at low rpm's easily,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,669
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 5-link rear suspension a reality?? (shawn_cake)

[quote]I looked at Pierres construction blueprints a year ago.
it is a clone of the GREENWOOD 5-link suspension - the race suspension that was used in the early '70's. It is somewhat different than...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2003, 01:30 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,669
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 5-link rear suspension a reality?? (shawn_cake)

Shawn, did you have the Guldstrand rear suspension when you were drag racing last summer in Calgary (I'm the guy with the black 406 powered 74)? Can you get that Merlin powered beast to hook up...
Forum: Engine Mods
04-21-2003, 12:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,785
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 406 vs. 355...Which to build? (ld85)

406! :thumbs:
Forum: Engine Mods
03-06-2003, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: AFR water ports (black bart)

I have 210's, and had to drill my own. They go in the stock location, you do have to use a "short" sensor though, because the water jacket isn't quite as deep as stock (my stock Corvette water...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2003, 11:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,015
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Off-topic question for Canadians (1bad69)

Western-brewed Kokanee isn't a bad mainstream beer, but since being taken over by the Molson's or Labatts (I forget who), the quality has gone down. Alexander Keith's is quite good, but my favorites...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 930
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: C3 times (Montezumas_Viper)

I would think if your car is healthy (motor is sound), you should beat a 180 hp probe.

Assuming your car is healthy.....Options to modify your car include: headers and 2.5 inch mandrel bent...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Headers vs. Ram's Horns (79Corvette02)

According to David Vizard (engine builder and author), ported ram's horn manifolds can provide up to 2/3 of the benefits of 1 5/8 long tube headers. They'll seal better, look stock, and be quieter...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Has anyone plugged thier Oil Filter Bypass ?? (Rumpity Rump)

I have. As long as you use the k&n filter you'll be fine. Just be sure to change your filter often. Even John Lingenfelter recommends doing it in hi-po applications. At startup, when the oil is cold,...
Forum: Engine Mods
02-12-2003, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,089
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 406 EFI, AFR 195's or 210's? (CORKVETTE1)

Nice times in your sig. Corkvette! You must be running slicks or drag radials to get that low e.t.
Forum: Engine Mods
02-11-2003, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,089
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 406 EFI, AFR 195's or 210's? (88-406)

A point that no one has brought up yet is the difference in lift and springs that the 210's have versus the 195's. The 210's have a 1.550 spring versus a smaller spring (I forget the size) on the...
Forum: Engine Mods
02-08-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,089
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 406 EFI, AFR 195's or 210's? (ld85)

I have a carbed (750 demon) 406 with a single plane intake and am using the race-ready 210 heads. These heads still have great port velocity on a 406, and driveability is excellent even with a single...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2003, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 400 block sonic checked ok! (xrated)

With that combo you'll be closer to 500 hp than 400! :yesnod:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2003, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Is this a good price on 3" exhaust? (Andrew)

Just to add to the topic:

If I was to install another 3 inch exhaust on my 74 vette, I would use oval pipe after the exhaust goes through the tranny crossmember. I would carry on with the oval...
Forum: Engine Mods
01-27-2003, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Turbo applications - assembly lubes, anti-seize, stainless steel, etc. (Monty)

I'm in the pipeline business, and we use large jet engines to turn our compressors. The hot section on the jets run 24/7 at 600 degrees celsius+. They run thousands of hours in this state, and when...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By 74vetteman

Uhh... What happenned to Kill Stories?

I'm not spending as much time on the forum as I used to, but what happened to kill Stories? That section was always good for a chuckle.
Forum: Engine Mods
12-30-2002, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,171
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Looking into 2-bolt 400 blocks, any preference on casting #s? (The Green Rocket)

I've got a 509 block. It has 010 cast into the block under the timing cover, above the oil filter, and inside the bell housing area. These numbers (010 and 020) stand for percentage of nickle and tin...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2002, 10:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,329
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Question about Twin Turbos with Side Pipes (Stingraycrazy)

For oval pipe try Dr. Gas. I think their URL is http://www.dr.gascom (http://www.dr.gas.com)


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Forum: Engine Mods
12-16-2002, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: Turbos, tires, and traction (Monty)

Interesting article! I was considering upping my tire size from a 255/50 -16 to something larger. Maybe I'll just get a set of drag radials. I wonder how tire size affects cornering? The article was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,260
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: 350 to 406 Conversion help please (xrated)

Getting only 300 hp will be your biggest problem. :jester
Forum: Engine Mods
12-02-2002, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By 74vetteman

Re: cam lift for 406? (ld85)

I'm running a Crane hydraulic roller with 222/230 duration @ .050. With 1.6 rockers, lift is ~.550" lift, with 1.5 rockers, it would be ~.520". It made 476 hp and just about 500 torque but ran out...
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