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Forum: C3 General
06-23-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By Chris Johnson

I have a 26 gallon ATL SP126B cell in my '73. I'm...

I have a 26 gallon ATL SP126B cell in my '73. I'm using a 76 frame, so I had to fabricate a new bumper anyway. I don't know if it would have fit with the original 76 bumper on there. I built a mockup...
Forum: C3 General
06-23-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By Chris Johnson

I installed an ATL fuel cell because it is safer...

I installed an ATL fuel cell because it is safer and has 10 gallons or so more capacity (which is helpful with a 565 that gets 6mpg). It also adds another 100 lbs or so over the rear tires. My car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,537
Posted By Chris Johnson

Jim, Congrats on the awards! Pretty...

Jim,

Congrats on the awards! Pretty impressive that you can take that monster on a long roadtrip right after putting it back together! Says something about your experience with the car. I look...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2010, 06:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,561
Posted By Chris Johnson

I think this sounds like a good plan. I should...

I think this sounds like a good plan. I should have switched to a mech fan and good shroud a long time ago. If 427Hotrod is running a mechanical fan with his 555, in Texas, then it should easily work...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,537
Posted By Chris Johnson

That's awesome, looks great! Does it sit any...

That's awesome, looks great! Does it sit any lower than a Dominator carb would? I have a Super Victor intake with a 1" spacer and a Pro System's Dominator, and I'm screwed on hood clearance. Runs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,561
Posted By Chris Johnson

I may be able to save you alot of money and pain....

I may be able to save you alot of money and pain. My motor is a 714hp 565, and I'm on my 3rd fan combo and 2nd radiator now. I think it is dialed in now, but I'm waiting for the real Florida summer...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 555
Posted By Chris Johnson

The ideal temp is 195. I wouldn't worry until it...

The ideal temp is 195. I wouldn't worry until it started passing 220-230, but that still isn't going to kill the motor.

It should be very easy to diagnose your problem - go to Advance Auto Parts...
Forum: C3 General
01-28-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By Chris Johnson

Stay away from Billet Specialties. My system came...

Stay away from Billet Specialties. My system came with a bad power steering pump, and BS refuses to take care of the problem. The pump was built with a standard rotation front plate and a reverse...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Chris Johnson

Be very careful putting that much oil in! I have...

Be very careful putting that much oil in! I have a Milodon oil pan on my 565 that holds 7 quarts. I find it hard to believe that yours holds 9 quarts ... If you've replaced the dipstick, then find...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By Chris Johnson

I don't know if Hooker headers will fit Vortec...

I don't know if Hooker headers will fit Vortec heads. But I do know that Stahl makes their headers to fit your heads. They will ask you what heads you have, and then they may ask you to send...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,084
Posted By Chris Johnson

:iagree: I'd look into the 'jeep box' too. I...

:iagree:
I'd look into the 'jeep box' too. I have an early Steeroids system, and the brackets flex ALOT. They flex enough that the rack slides inside of the clamps that hold it. I'm gonna have to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,084
Posted By Chris Johnson

If the motor does have a power steering pump...

If the motor does have a power steering pump installed right now, it's probably toast after being run without PS fluid. You'll most likely need to replace it. If I were you, I'd replace the pump...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,475
Posted By Chris Johnson

This is my car with the STS baffles. I cut the...

This is my car with the STS baffles. I cut the caps off. The motor is a 700+hp 565. They're really loud, I'll probably have to weld new caps on and drill the new caps to about 3/4"... I've tried...
Forum: C3 General
11-26-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By Chris Johnson

They're ok with it as long as I don't go blasting...

They're ok with it as long as I don't go blasting around with it at night. I've been checking with them every time I run it to make sure it isn't too loud. If it becomes a problem, I'll cap the...
Forum: C3 General
11-26-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By Chris Johnson

Thanks guys! I will post videos of shifting as...

Thanks guys! I will post videos of shifting as soon as she is street legal. I have to get the brake lights and turn signals working, and I need to get the tag.

The interior is still a mess, so I'm...
Forum: C3 General
11-25-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By Chris Johnson

[Video] 1st drive - 565 '73 Vette

I've finally got my '73 Vette drivable, after 6 long years of working on this project. The latest version has a 565 cid big block Chevy which dyno'd at 714hp and 699 lb-ft of torque! It's a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

Patrick, That's awesome! Good work! You did...

Patrick,

That's awesome! Good work! You did the FG yourself? How is visibility front-right?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

That filler panel sounds very interesting! I look...

That filler panel sounds very interesting! I look forward to seeing pics! Hope you get your computer fixed soon...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

Thanks! The manifold is getting powdercoated now...

Thanks! The manifold is getting powdercoated now - should finish off the bling factor nicely :lol:

I found Tranzilla at http://www.rsgear.com/transzilla.asp
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

:lol: I'd look like Thomas Magnum, driving with...

:lol: I'd look like Thomas Magnum, driving with my head above the windshield! Until I changed to the taller manifold and 1" spacer, I think the 4" L88 may have worked. But I bet it won't now :ack:
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

Gkull and Patrick, thanks for the update on the...

Gkull and Patrick, thanks for the update on the TKO600. I knew I was going to be exceeding the rating on the 600, but wasn't aware of high-rpm shift problems. I'll also look into the upgrades - with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

That'll look awesome once you get the flares....

That'll look awesome once you get the flares. Like me, you'll need a front-view mirror on the right side since the motor will block your view! :lol: :crazy: :willy:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

I took several gig worth of video, but it all sux...

I took several gig worth of video, but it all sux :lol: I'm not very good with a camera or camcorder. Of course all I could really record was the computer screen anyway, which refreshed too slow to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

I've got the 5 speed covered - a TKO-600....

I've got the 5 speed covered - a TKO-600. :cheers:

I just need to attend a racing school before I try any racing. I'll be a total wuss in this car for quite some time :lol:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,297
Posted By Chris Johnson

:lol: I've got a simpler solution than limiting...

:lol:
I've got a simpler solution than limiting throttle travel with a screw - limiting throttle travel by not pressing the pedal as hard. :thumbs:

The previous version of the motor, with 'only'...
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