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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,901
Posted By 71454Chevelle

This is not a Corvette, but a Chevelle. I'm...

This is not a Corvette, but a Chevelle. I'm running a T-56 Magnum with a 2.66 1st gear coupled with 4.56 rear gears and 30 inch tires, it works very well with my engine combo (see sig below). It...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,707
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Jim..........If memory serves me correctly, those...

Jim..........If memory serves me correctly, those aluminum heads have an intake port that's around 295cc compared to the oem iron rect port heads that have an intake port around 325cc.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-21-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,900
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Bill...........Here you go. :thumbs: 496...

Bill...........Here you go. :thumbs:

496 (0.060" overbore, ARP studded mains)
SRP Forged pistons, Scat 4340 Forged crank, Eagle H-Beam rods (L19 bolts)
CFM Performance ported Stage 5 Brodix...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-21-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,900
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Greg..............Sounds like a real nice street...

Greg..............Sounds like a real nice street combo. :thumbs:
If it were mine I'd go with the .82 5th and leave 3.36's, or maybe even 3.55's but I kinda like deep gears. :rock:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-21-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,900
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Greg, What is your engine combo (primarily cam...

Greg,
What is your engine combo (primarily cam specs)? Which heads? Intake and carb? When deciding on an OD gear (and rear gearing also), cam specs and engine combo will play a big part in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,796
Posted By 71454Chevelle

:worthlessnopics:

:worthlessnopics:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By 71454Chevelle

I was wondering the same thing. Never heard of a...

I was wondering the same thing. Never heard of a water cooled intake manifold. :confused:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,734
Posted By 71454Chevelle

I believe this is the carb Jim was referring to. ...

I believe this is the carb Jim was referring to. Nice carb. :thumbs: Throttle response is very crisp.

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/hp/classic_hp/parts/0-80496-1
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,121
Posted By 71454Chevelle

X2 :yesnod: If you must go flat tappet ok,...

X2 :yesnod:

If you must go flat tappet ok, but IMO, I'd go with a manufacturer with better quality than Comp Cams. :yesnod: Isky, Crane or contact Chris Straub. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,799
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Paul, I have had the weights off-center on...

Paul,
I have had the weights off-center on mine, but did not experience any vibration that I could detect.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-08-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,799
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Over the years I have used 4 different...

Over the years I have used 4 different Centerforce clutches and have had zero issues with any of them. I have heard that people have had vibration issues with them, but in the 20+ years I have used...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,233
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Why are we resurrecting a thread that's 5 years...

Why are we resurrecting a thread that's 5 years old? :confused2:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,248
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Ryan, You can probably make them work ok with...

Ryan,
You can probably make them work ok with the right intake and cam, I was just thinking for what you are trying to do, an oval would work much better. I understand you already have them, I've...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,248
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Nothing wrong with cast iron heads when setup...

Nothing wrong with cast iron heads when setup properly. Go over to Team Chevelle and search VortecPro (Mark Jones) and look at the results he gets with oem oval port heads. :thumbs::yesnod:

...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-14-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,248
Posted By 71454Chevelle

IMO, those heads are too large for a 454 and what...

IMO, those heads are too large for a 454 and what you are wanting to do. :yesnod: A "daily driver" with 3.08 gears needs an oval port head. Much better low and mid range torque with a good oval...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-22-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 43,643
Posted By 71454Chevelle

I can't speak for the OP, but I choose the T-56...

I can't speak for the OP, but I choose the T-56 Magnum over the TKO in my 71 Chevelle for several reasons. First it will handle more power than the TKO (600 ft/lb vs 700ft/lb). With my engine combo...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,752
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Bill, I was following your thread on Team...

Bill,
I was following your thread on Team Chevelle and looks like a real nice setup. :thumbs:
At the 70 mph highway speed, you should be fine at 2500-2600 rpms. With my .63 ratio 6th gear, 4.56...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,752
Posted By 71454Chevelle

496 SRP Forged pistons, Scat 4340 Forged crank,...

496
SRP Forged pistons, Scat 4340 Forged crank, Eagle H-Beam rods L19 bolts
CFM Performance ported Stage 5 Brodix Race-Rites 294cc (now 310cc) Flowed 387 intake, 275 exhaust
10.5 scr
Ultradyne...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,752
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Thanks. :) Here are a few more photos....

Thanks. :)
Here are a few more photos. :thumbs:

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af19/71454Chevelle/IMG-20130515-00140_zps7b7d8fed.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2016, 05:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,752
Posted By 71454Chevelle

It's not so much having enough low end torque...

It's not so much having enough low end torque when you have "issues" in overdrive, but more about camshaft overlap. large camshafts don't like tall gears and overdrives. :nonod:
I have some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,413
Posted By 71454Chevelle

You will get the same affect as the RPM Airgap if...

You will get the same affect as the RPM Airgap if you use the Performer RPM Q-Jet and install intake gaskets that block off the exhaust crossover and install a lifter valley shield. The runners...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,336
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Q-Jet

Q-Jet
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,679
Posted By 71454Chevelle

I love a little deeper gear. :yesnod: I'm...

I love a little deeper gear. :yesnod:
I'm running a T-56 Magnum (2.66 first) coupled with 4.56 rear gears and 30 inch tires, it works very well with my engine combo (see sig below). The motor peaks...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-28-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,731
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Been running M/T ET Street radials on my Chevelle...

Been running M/T ET Street radials on my Chevelle for 4 or 5 years and still have plenty of tread. Drives like a normal radial until you get into some rain :eek: Running 295/65/15 (30"x 12.5") ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,193
Posted By 71454Chevelle

Depending on the specs of that "Huge solid roller...

Depending on the specs of that "Huge solid roller cam", street driving with a large overlap cam, a manual transmission and 3.08 gears will make for a not very pleasant driving street car at lower...
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