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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-09-2011, 11:12 PM
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Posted By yukonranger

Wtd, 3 groove pulley, astro ducts, U79 Stereo

For 69 BB Convertible (10/2/69 build date): I need:

triple groove water pump pulley for PS w/o AC
Black plastic astro vent ducts (that go to vent ball on dash)
U79 stereo head unit.

Thanks
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-26-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,443
Posted By yukonranger

You don't mention the altitude where you drive. ...

You don't mention the altitude where you drive. You can use more compression at higher altitudes.

You can't just add head gasket thickness. The quench distance is one of the most critical...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 39,072
Posted By yukonranger

70 LT-1 ran 14.3 quarter mile and about 6.7 sec...

70 LT-1 ran 14.3 quarter mile and about 6.7 sec 0-60.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 39,072
Posted By yukonranger

What tires is the sw assuming you have? Most...

What tires is the sw assuming you have? Most vintage road tests got 0-60 in the high 6's with quarter in low mid 14s. The 0-60 and quarter mile numbers from your sw don't approximate real world...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 39,072
Posted By yukonranger

80K miles on a 77 is a worn out engine....a...

80K miles on a 77 is a worn out engine....a really good rebuild will get you to 6.8 seconds....but you may need new tires to get that.

Todays engine last well over 100k but that was not the case...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-18-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,753
Posted By yukonranger

I would also buy a new crate engine. The only...

I would also buy a new crate engine. The only reason to rebuild an original low hp engine is to have a numbers matching car. Since you are mildly hot rodding the engine why not get the better four...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-07-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By yukonranger

My understanding of the K66 TI system is that it...

My understanding of the K66 TI system is that it either works or it doesn't. I don't think they are prone to intermitant problems. If the distributor is in good shape (bushings, advance etc), your...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,657
Posted By yukonranger

Thanks Bob. this helps. I will print your photo...

Thanks Bob. this helps. I will print your photo and take it with me today.

Mike
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,657
Posted By yukonranger

Stock trans cooler line routing help please

I am assembling a 1969 big block with THM400. I have the trans cooler lines but an not sure of their routing and they are not so precisely made that it is obvious.

Does anyone have a photo(s) of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-22-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 19,864
Posted By yukonranger

He obviously meant a 350 piston for a 6" rod will...

He obviously meant a 350 piston for a 6" rod will work on a 327 with a 6.125" rod
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-22-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 19,864
Posted By yukonranger

Do you think, perhaps, he meant a 350 piston for...

Do you think, perhaps, he meant a 350 piston for a 6" rod (which is very common)?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By yukonranger

flame arrester and breather elbow install

How hard should it be to install the breather elbow into the grommet and valve cover on a 427? I have lubed the thing with silicone grease and pushed pretty hard already...

Also how is the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-20-2010, 05:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,137
Posted By yukonranger

Do you have dyno sheets? How did you measure hp....

Do you have dyno sheets? How did you measure hp. backpressure and sound levels? I have Vettepacks and a sound meter and the 2.25 Vettepacks are 1dB louder that the stock mufflers at idle and the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-19-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,137
Posted By yukonranger

One guy's opinion...Once you move away from...

One guy's opinion...Once you move away from original, you might as well buy the best functioning parts (stainless). A word of caution though, you will lose power compared to undercar systems with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-16-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Posted By yukonranger

Does anyone sell this line separately? Is the...

Does anyone sell this line separately? Is the line from the pump to the first carb fitting the same on 67 as 68-69? Thanks.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-16-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By yukonranger

I had a 69 Corvette with the BP monoleaf springs,...

I had a 69 Corvette with the BP monoleaf springs, The car was for autocrossing and I owned 330, 360, 420 rate springs. I also tried their dual mount spring but didn't like it (never spent the time...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-14-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 48,686
Posted By yukonranger

His shift point should be at 7000

His shift point should be at 7000
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-14-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 19,864
Posted By yukonranger

I am not quite sure what he is thinking. If you...

I am not quite sure what he is thinking. If you want better low rpm performance then you want less overlap through less duration. Narrower LSA yeilds less vacuum and a narrower powerband.

Not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,246
Posted By yukonranger

This sounds like a smokin deal if the your...

This sounds like a smokin deal if the your Infinity has as much fabrication required as a Corvette.

It is important to keep in mind that we are not debating whether "bigger is better" but rather...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,246
Posted By yukonranger

Thanks for posting this Paul, but this discusses...

Thanks for posting this Paul, but this discusses *primary* pipe length. We are debating post secondary pipe length. Every exhaust header for a sbc I have seen has a collector of 3" or 3.5". THe...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,246
Posted By yukonranger

Nice

Nice
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,246
Posted By yukonranger

Header tube diameter is determined by cylinder...

Header tube diameter is determined by cylinder displacement and length is detemined by the rpm that is anticipated. Here we are talking about what comes *after* the collector. We want the pressure...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,551
Posted By yukonranger

Actually the shim type does matter unless you are...

Actually the shim type does matter unless you are going to drill the holes in the frame for the cotter pin that retains the slotted type shims. The slotted shims can and do rotate upwards and escape...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,551
Posted By yukonranger

The slotted shims are the wrong shims for your...

The slotted shims are the wrong shims for your car. Slotted shims are for C3 cars which have holes for cotter pins that retain the shims. Get your alignment done with the slotted shims then replace...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-09-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,246
Posted By yukonranger

You would do well to measure your exhaust...

You would do well to measure your exhaust pressure. If its under 3psi near the header collector exit (or manifold exit) then you probably won't gain much. There is a lot of talk on this thread that...
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