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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-28-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By Bob Heine

Not sure if I'm psychic or psychotic but this is...

Not sure if I'm psychic or psychotic but this is exactly what I was looking for. My '87 has headers and 1.6:1 roller rockers, which seemed to help a little but I wanted to try something on the intake...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 145,976
Posted By Bob Heine

Richard, the Dewitts radiator is an excellent...

Richard, the Dewitts radiator is an excellent product. The one they made for me had two modifications included at no extra charge. The temperature sensor bung on the driver side and a -6 AN bung...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,431
Posted By Bob Heine

Frankie, that's pretty much what I thought. It...

Frankie, that's pretty much what I thought. It actually worked better in 1963 when I learned the trick. There was lead in the gas that also left deposits that could foul your plugs and the propane...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,431
Posted By Bob Heine

When I was young and poor an older gentleman...

When I was young and poor an older gentleman showed me a trick for extending the life of plugs when they get fouled. With the plug in a vise you cook the end of the plug with a propane torch. All...
Forum: C3 General
10-05-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 25,157
Posted By Bob Heine

David: Not sure where you plan to source your fan...

David: Not sure where you plan to source your fan but I got mine from Dewitts. Most of the lines in my car are braided stainless with AN fittings, including the smaller radiator lines.

Dewitts...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,248
Posted By Bob Heine

My wife introduces me as her first husband and I...

My wife introduces me as her first husband and I reply that she is my last wife....

Married in 1962.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/bobheine/Family/LianeBob1962small.jpg

Graduated...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 80,605
Posted By Bob Heine

Nice job, car looks great!

Nice job, car looks great!
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 25,157
Posted By Bob Heine

Looks like you have a flat-tappet cam. Did you...

Looks like you have a flat-tappet cam. Did you consider a hydraulic roller setup? I know it's about $1,000 more when you include the springs, retainers, keepers, pushrods, distributor gear and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-12-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,218
Posted By Bob Heine

I used some Flitz dent remover. Rub it on the...

I used some Flitz dent remover. Rub it on the dents for 15 seconds and use a clean cloth to wipe the dents away....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-11-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,218
Posted By Bob Heine

In addition to being a terrible photographer, I...

In addition to being a terrible photographer, I should have wiped off the headers -- it's just some dirt that looks like a dent.:yesnod:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-11-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,218
Posted By Bob Heine

Thank you. As expected, the headers have...

Thank you. As expected, the headers have discolored but there are no leaks (gaskets, clamps or welds). Other than the one runner that didn't align, it was a straight-forward install. Fixing the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-10-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,218
Posted By Bob Heine

I installed the Headers and a new high-flow...

I installed the Headers and a new high-flow catalytic converter but not the cat-back exhaust. Here's my thread on the header install:
...
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,752
Posted By Bob Heine

Yes, you can get complete rebuilt trailing arms...

Yes, you can get complete rebuilt trailing arms without the rotors from several sources. The one I used and can recommend is Vtech Corvette. A pair would run about $1,040 plus shipping. ...
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 25,157
Posted By Bob Heine

You have a great start building a copy of Mike...

You have a great start building a copy of Mike Yoshino's Corvette (although his is a '69)....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 80,605
Posted By Bob Heine

Yes, I'm using the '93 Cadillac DeVille switch. ...

Yes, I'm using the '93 Cadillac DeVille switch. I also checked it out with the '94 Cadillac switch and both worked with the connections in my diagram.

I got frustrated with the wiring diagrams...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 80,605
Posted By Bob Heine

I managed to wire up the two mirrors to the...

I managed to wire up the two mirrors to the switch and decided to post a diagram of the wiring. I'm often confused by real wiring diagrams so this is just the connections between the switch pigtail...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 80,605
Posted By Bob Heine

Thanks for the info! I found a switch panel from...

Thanks for the info! I found a switch panel from a 94 Cadillac and it looked great. I even have the bezel very much like the one you show (mine has pins for speed nuts rather than screw holes). My...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 212,932
Posted By Bob Heine

Memory is the second thing to go. Wish I could...

Memory is the second thing to go. Wish I could remember what went first....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 80,605
Posted By Bob Heine

Not really. The original uses two mounting bolts...

Not really. The original uses two mounting bolts and this one uses three. The hole for the wires (and connector) is also larger and not in line with any of the mounting holes....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,396
Posted By Bob Heine

When you have the radiator out, it's a good time...

When you have the radiator out, it's a good time to carefully check the radiator support. Mine didn't look bad when it was in the car but once I pulled it there was obviously very little left. It's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,703
Posted By Bob Heine

Is it time for a new frame? To do the repairs I...

Is it time for a new frame? To do the repairs I think you'll need to have the body out of the way and probably the engine/transmission out as well. If you had a new frame from someplace like...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 125,172
Posted By Bob Heine

Had to double-check dates on this Dallas auction....

Had to double-check dates on this Dallas auction. I thought it was 2009 and everyone was broke. Seemed like every other vehicle went to "the bid goes on" and most of the ones that sold had no more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 145,976
Posted By Bob Heine

Richard, Thank you so much for the update. ...

Richard,

Thank you so much for the update. The project is getting closer to completion and it is just amazing. I noticed that the nylon in the Nyloc nuts on the transmission aren't engaged by...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-04-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By Bob Heine

You are probably better off going to an exhaust...

You are probably better off going to an exhaust shop but if you want an alternative, I just used the cheapest muffler straps I could find and wrapped the strap around the sway bar. No drilling,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-26-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,737
Posted By Bob Heine

Cliff, I almost spent the $200+ on new...

Cliff,

I almost spent the $200+ on new sensor cable assemblies but realized they wouldn't have anything to connect to when the mating cable connectors crumbled to dust as well.

Thanks for the...
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