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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,950
Posted By 72 Stingray

If you're going to shut it off at 4500 rpm, I...

If you're going to shut it off at 4500 rpm, I don't see how you need any more cylinder head than what you have. Will you be able to move more air than that at such low rpm? I would be concerned...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,950
Posted By 72 Stingray

For your outlined goals, springing for a lot of...

For your outlined goals, springing for a lot of high dollar parts is probably a BIG waste of $. Especially a roller cam, aluminum heads, etc. unless you find great deals on used parts somewhere.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,821
Posted By 72 Stingray

Re: Leaking Fel-Pro 1-piecers Here's a...

Re: Leaking Fel-Pro 1-piecers



Here's a poll going on over at the Chevelle forum:

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147676

:lurk:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,821
Posted By 72 Stingray

Just to add fuel to the fire... I've heard...

Just to add fuel to the fire...

I've heard recently about an increasing amount of leaking 1-piece Fel-Pro pan gaskets. These are on engines built by good reputation professional engine builders...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,176
Posted By 72 Stingray

Motor City, Washtenaw Community College in...

Motor City,

Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor (right across the street from St. Joes Hospital) has extensive automotive facilities and course offerings. Courses dedicated to refinishing...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-18-2006, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By 72 Stingray

Hooker SBC Super Comp Coated Headers FS

Up for sale:

1 pair of p/n 2134-1 Hooker Super Competition headers for a small block C3. Headers are coated with the factory Hooker ceramic coating and have approx. 1000 miles of summer-only...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2006, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Posted By 72 Stingray

The rivets holding the cages sheared on both...

The rivets holding the cages sheared on both sides of my car when I attempted to remove the bolts. My aluminum washers also disintergrated, however this did allow enough clearance to grab the bolts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,643
Posted By 72 Stingray

72 LT1, Paragon (and others I assume) sell a...

72 LT1,

Paragon (and others I assume) sell a bracket kit that I plan I using in my 383 to 454 swap:

You would also need the appropriate crank and water pump pullies and the correct PS pump and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,292
Posted By 72 Stingray

I would suggest investigating the following: ...

I would suggest investigating the following:

Carb: Good rebuild on the Q-J (Lars, Cliff's Q-Jet, etc.). Could also go with a 750cfm-ish Holley spreadbore to keep your intake.

Intake: ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,116
Posted By 72 Stingray

I think one of the last true high-performance 15"...

I think one of the last true high-performance 15" "domestic-sized" DOT tires made were the Yokohama AVS Intermediates that were discontinued about a year or so ago. I have a set of 4 new P235/60R15s...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By 72 Stingray

Here's the Lunati link for your cam: ...

Here's the Lunati link for your cam:

http://www.holley.com/products.asp?product=60203LK

Also, there is a lot of good discussion here if you do a search for "Voodoo 268" including guys asking...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-06-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By 72 Stingray

I believe the infamous 10 second F.A.S.T. L-88...

I believe the infamous 10 second F.A.S.T. L-88 clone runs a TH350. As far as TKO600s, I bought mine here:


Thus far, the customer service has been top notch. The UPS man should be dropping it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,216
Posted By 72 Stingray

http://lt1intake.com/ :thumbs:

http://lt1intake.com/ :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,216
Posted By 72 Stingray

If you buy new, the SDPC Vortec base and a set of...

If you buy new, the SDPC Vortec base and a set of big tube runners will consume most of your $1000 budget right there. I personally like TPI (own two 89 Firebirds with it), but it is expensive to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 904
Posted By 72 Stingray

[QUOTE=Danspeed1]I began to read from unhappy...

[QUOTE=Danspeed1]I began to read from unhappy camaro owners, that the World Class Borg Warner T5 that I inteneded on using couldn't hold up to even a weak 305.

What have you guys been doing and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By 72 Stingray

Take a look at the Race Rite ovals from Brodix. ...

Take a look at the Race Rite ovals from Brodix. Exhaust ports are in the stock location and should make a lot of usable torque and power on a street 454.

Call Mike:

www.LewisRacingEngines.com ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 811
Posted By 72 Stingray

Yes, what Pauvil said. I am planning nearly...

Yes, what Pauvil said.

I am planning nearly the identical engine right now also. For the extra $200 -$300 a set, I would go with either SRP or Ross pistons (also includes pins and locks). SRPs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2005, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By 72 Stingray

The 3970010 is considered a good block to build...

The 3970010 is considered a good block to build with because some are rumored to have a higher nickle content in the iron. I think the only way to know for sure if it is 2 or 4 bolt is to pull the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2005, 04:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,706
Posted By 72 Stingray

If you are going with the Race Rites, give Mike a...

If you are going with the Race Rites, give Mike a call at Lewis Racing Engines:

http://lewisracingengines.com

I am considering these heads also and the price he quoted me was very competitive...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By 72 Stingray

Unfortunately, I think Gordon is correct. I too...

Unfortunately, I think Gordon is correct. I too just bought a 76 454 core last week and mine has factory flat top pistons and 119cc oval port heads which figures out to about 8.0:1 static...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 666
Posted By 72 Stingray

Here's another option... ...

Here's another option...

http://cliffsqjet.com/

Good Luck.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By 72 Stingray

Quandary: F.A.S.T. LT-1 Clone or Street 454/TKO?

Now that I've finally found an apparently good 454 core to build, I'm having last-minute second thoughts about it.

After reading the F.A.S.T. article in this month's Hemming's Muscle Machines,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,706
Posted By 72 Stingray

It depends on what you have for parts right now. ...

It depends on what you have for parts right now.

If your heads are factory oval ports with p/ns ending in 049 or 781, you should just get them rebuilt with bigger valves and better springs. BB...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 982
Posted By 72 Stingray

Unfortunately for us, Harold is no longer with...

Unfortunately for us, Harold is no longer with Lunati :( . If you really want to get in touch with him, Chevelles.com is probably the most direct route.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2005, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 982
Posted By 72 Stingray

The man you're looking for goes by UDHarold over...

The man you're looking for goes by UDHarold over at Chevelles.com. He is the designer of your cam and can tell you anything you want to know. If you make a post in the "Performance" section of the...
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