CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Graemeinvette
Showing results 1 to 25 of 491
Search took 1.53 seconds.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-17-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By Graemeinvette

70 windscreen washer motor

Hi, last year at my annual UK vehicle check I had a problem with the windscreen washers (if they are fitted, they must work), it turned out the pump was goosed so I ordered a replacement unit, fitted...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-10-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,658
Posted By Graemeinvette

Here is a Scottish one. ...

Here is a Scottish one.
http://www.graemeinglis.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Corvette/73054_453639207000_551992000_5930485_5493291_n.jpg?m=1315682300...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-07-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,438
Posted By Graemeinvette

I have had them for a couple of years now. Worth...

I have had them for a couple of years now. Worth while? For me yes but I am very critical of the handling. The main benefits (for me) are the increased castor angles available, a big plus with 18"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By Graemeinvette

I have a T56 in my 70, I had to use a bowtie bolt...

I have a T56 in my 70, I had to use a bowtie bolt in crossmember but otherwise was straightforward.
http://www.graemeinglis.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Corvette/inglis_52.jpg?m=1290083714
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

I have done plenty of heads and manifolds in my...

I have done plenty of heads and manifolds in my time, pre flowbenches, so its in my nature to match them as well, but I'm never to old to learn and several people in the Uk have said leave them as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

Hi Ross, Yup I'm coming to the conclusion to...

Hi Ross, Yup I'm coming to the conclusion to leave well enough alone, it just goes against my geriatric brain, but then I've never used or had access to a flowbench.

G
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

Your very kind, it does create a 'presence' even...

Your very kind, it does create a 'presence' even amongst the Ferrari & Lambo peeps here and the Scottish roads here are perfect to alay the myth here that 'American cars dont handle' as some local...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

Ok I hear what you say but what about the...

Ok I hear what you say but what about the inequality of the individual inlet manifold ports as demonstrated in 7t2's photo's above?

Graeme
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

Thanks, they are 18" Billet alloy replica's of...

Thanks, they are 18" Billet alloy replica's of the original Rallye's

G
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,248
Posted By Graemeinvette

Matching ports - manifold to heads

I have Edelbrock alloy heads and an Edelbrock Air Gap inlet manifold, I had to remove the inlet manifold to remove siezed and sheared bolts at the thermostat housing:rofl: I measured the inlet ports...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-31-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,601
Posted By Graemeinvette

Hi there, yup thats my vette. I got the wheels...

Hi there, yup thats my vette. I got the wheels here http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/default.asp
and they provided the centre caps as well. As said earlier the fronts are 18 x 8" and have the stock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-12-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,584
Posted By Graemeinvette

I thought a pair of big block half shafts would...

I thought a pair of big block half shafts would be enough for my small block, apparently not!
http://www.graemeinglis.com/albums/Corvette/Driveshaft_009.sized.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Graemeinvette

Is the mech rev counter so unreliable?

Is the mech rev counter so unreliable?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Graemeinvette

Just Fitted a MSD Shift Light

Hi Guys,
I've just fitted an MSD Shift light to my MSD ignition and the revs are reading about 400 RPM higher than my mechanical rev counter, I know my rev counter could be out by 50 to 100 rpm but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-25-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,477
Posted By Graemeinvette

Hi I fitted a T56 from D&D about 5 years ago now,...

Hi I fitted a T56 from D&D about 5 years ago now, very straight forward with the bowtie crossmember
http://www.graemeinglis.com/albums/Corvette/inglis_52.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By Graemeinvette

2.66 works well with mine (and the 4.11 dif). ...

2.66 works well with mine (and the 4.11 dif).
2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, .74, .50
With .50 for 6th its a real overdrive gear for European motorway cruising.

G
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2010, 03:17 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 33,364
Posted By Graemeinvette

This is some project, as usual wiith you guys,...

This is some project, as usual wiith you guys, its no holds barred and I love it, the finish, the attention to detail everything.
One day Jim, I want you to build me a motor:thumbs:
Keep up on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,463
Posted By Graemeinvette

Gunther, you speak the truth:D I was really...

Gunther, you speak the truth:D I was really making a similar point, if you see what I mean.

Have a great New Year,

Graeme
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,463
Posted By Graemeinvette

I have SS and 275 rear tyres and my fenders are...

I have SS and 275 rear tyres and my fenders are still perfect on my 70.

G
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,044
Posted By Graemeinvette

Coming in late here with some basic advice. My...

Coming in late here with some basic advice. My Crate engine came with an Edelbrock, once the engine was run in I started on fine tuning as per the Edelbrock manual. One of the first things you have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-10-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By Graemeinvette

Have a look on my website and you will see the...

Have a look on my website and you will see the installation of my Tremec T56 6 speed. Great box, along with a 4:11 dif, I cruise at 80mph with 1400rpm, very relaxed. The other 5 gears are close...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,644
Posted By Graemeinvette

My Speed Demon ran straight out of the box, float...

My Speed Demon ran straight out of the box, float bowls were as clean as they could be, no sign of any debris anywhere else. It replaced an almost new Edelbrock Performer and the difference in pick...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-27-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Graemeinvette

My small block puts out 450hp and initially I...

My small block puts out 450hp and initially I fitted 3" half shafts, an 'enthusiastic' start resulted in this:
http://www.graemeinglis.com/albums/Corvette/Driveshaft_009.sized.jpg

I changed them...
Forum: C3 General
10-11-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By Graemeinvette

63 Grandsport at Spa 6 Hour race in Europe part 2

Practice saw a 3rd gear failure, this was fixed and for the race the Grandsport, because of the 3rd gear failure only started in the mid teens on the grid. By lap 6 it was third and closing on the...
Forum: C3 General
10-11-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By Graemeinvette

63 Grand sport replica at Claasic Spa 6 hour races in Europe Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX55A7k8NI
Showing results 1 to 25 of 491
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:11 AM.