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Forum: C5 General
08-02-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,261
Posted By Davejs

He will come down a few grand and my thought was...

He will come down a few grand and my thought was get it fixed and have fun. Plus https://www.brainerdraceway.com/facilities/road-courses/ is about 65 miles from my house so I could work on my deer...
Forum: C5 General
08-01-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,261
Posted By Davejs

Should I or shouldn't I buy 02 Z06

I have a problem hitting deer out by where I live so I buy repairable autos. So I stopped in to look around for another friend and this little baby caught my eye, ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Davejs

Have a NASCAR event there and really find out who...

Have a NASCAR event there and really find out who can drive. Sign me up for driving school there was well..
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-22-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,705
Posted By Davejs

Glad to hear it.

Glad to hear it.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,134
Posted By Davejs

I cleaned mine with white wall cleaner and a...

I cleaned mine with white wall cleaner and a STEAM cleaner. That hotsy melted the grease off and arms look so good you want tp polish them.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

BTW if you are even thinking of NOS stay clear of...

BTW if you are even thinking of NOS stay clear of hyper pistons. They are a serious crap shoot on the bottle. Some guys have blown them apart with a 75hp shot other guys have gone as high as 200hp...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

I know the other week at the Sonic drive in these...

I know the other week at the Sonic drive in these F1 cars were sitting there with the Indy car guys getting ready for a street race.
Nascar Engines are designed to opperate at select RPM ranges...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

Go back to basic hot rodding 101 guys, Air, Fuel,...

Go back to basic hot rodding 101 guys, Air, Fuel, spark, is all that is required for an engine. The most efficient engines running in high hp are a NASCAR engine. ALL factors are set for maximum...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-20-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,416
Posted By Davejs

If you have the cash search for a Chassis dyno...

If you have the cash search for a Chassis dyno that has chip flashing abilities. Have ALL of the hardware set and ready to run the moment you get there. On a good chassis dyno they will monitor...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-20-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

Instant mileage gauge is just a way to help you...

Instant mileage gauge is just a way to help you monitor fuel use. Think of it as a tool to help you achieve better economy. They used to sell a vacuum gauge that indicated economy or power on cars a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-19-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

Stay clear of LT1 only made a few years and not...

Stay clear of LT1 only made a few years and not worth the cost to buy and build one. The only way to make a feasible swap is just going to LQ truck engine to get the benefits.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-18-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,816
Posted By Davejs

Add a set of Vortec heads will make more power...

Add a set of Vortec heads will make more power along with a vortec manifold. Getting some pocket porting done on the heads with screw in studs and new valve springs. The Vortec base ported with new...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,705
Posted By Davejs

Bring the $125 trans in and have them check it...

Bring the $125 trans in and have them check it and replace the seals front and back first. Seals are not that expensive so replace them before the trans goes in. Have the shop put in a shift kit and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,705
Posted By Davejs

Bad convertor is a big red flag in my book. If...

Bad convertor is a big red flag in my book. If you are doing all the work yourself on the R&R then it is only time and materials that it costs you. If this is being done by a shop at $65+ hr the book...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,705
Posted By Davejs

What the others have said as well, dropping in a...

What the others have said as well, dropping in a used trans is a crap shoot. I know guys who have done it and came away with no problems and others who wound up with junk. Save the money in the long...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Davejs

When you do leave your car sit and idle, leave it...

When you do leave your car sit and idle, leave it in neutral not park if possible. When in neutral it will circulate and pump and fluid through the cooling system.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By Davejs

Plastics deteriorate over time period, now add on...

Plastics deteriorate over time period, now add on the heat cycles and vapors or liquids. Pressure or vacuum on lines is another factor to enter into the equation. That they are only designed to last...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,654
Posted By Davejs

Gaps tend to shrink after heat cycles so starting...

Gaps tend to shrink after heat cycles so starting small and the gap getting smaller makes things worse. Use Anti Seize on the plugs as well. they seize into aluminum heads and repair gets expensive....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By Davejs

Moth Balls keep critters out of engine bays but...

Moth Balls keep critters out of engine bays but you have to put them in an open mesh type bag. Bounce fabric softners all over the interior work great for a few months. ANd the new trick I heard...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,659
Posted By Davejs

When did you put the Vortec heads on? Center bolt...

When did you put the Vortec heads on? Center bolt heads came stock but are not Vortec. If they are Vortec heads and you want to put on the RR have a good local machineshop do the work for the screw...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,525
Posted By Davejs

Swapping to Vortec heads and Intake manifold and...

Swapping to Vortec heads and Intake manifold and runners will add some power. Now if the bottom end is weak or rings are worn your looking at even more money. Check ThirdGen.ORG in the for sale...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By Davejs

Pull that entire engine apart and clean that...

Pull that entire engine apart and clean that block first. The cheap roller rockers are not worth the money IMHO. If you think the cam is a tick to big then build it as a 383 and it will not be to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-04-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,659
Posted By Davejs

As an Engine builder told me the cheap Roller...

As an Engine builder told me the cheap Roller Rockers guy put on are an assurance of another 100hp he will add to an engine. WFT? He stated that they come apart and he gets to build a new engine with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2011, 03:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Davejs

What exactly do you want? A plasma cutter or a...

What exactly do you want? A plasma cutter or a Tig Unit. I can save you money with an easy flow chart.
If you work on Stainless Steel, Chromoly, and mild steel you only need a DC Tig welder
If...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Davejs

What will piss off the Pope, is the cheap welders...

What will piss off the Pope, is the cheap welders and plasma cutters that you cannot find parts for local. Those parts include electrodes, tips, insulators, ect, made that mistake and will not do...
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