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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-28-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,869
Posted By daz_au

Yes it looks like they work well from some of the...

Yes it looks like they work well from some of the other conversions I have seen. While my solution was a lot cheaper, I probably would have used it too if it was around back then !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-28-2022, 02:49 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,869
Posted By daz_au

I saw this and thought it was funny, I used the...

I saw this and thought it was funny, I used the same mounts as you in the same location and had a photo from my install 7 years ago, checkout the waterpump location compared to yours :)

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-26-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By daz_au

I just want to say that I have had a number of...

I just want to say that I have had a number of offers to help and the Corvette community is awesome. I really wish I had got to meet some of you back when I was living in the Bay Area 10 years ago !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-25-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By daz_au

Long Shot - Assistance in Bay Area

I live in Australia and I used to travel to the Bay Area regularly for work. Right before Covid hit I bought a Dewitts radiator for the 64 and sent it to the office there ready for me to pickup on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-12-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By daz_au

I just made a bracket that hangs under the dash...

I just made a bracket that hangs under the dash panel to hold the OBD port and mounted an LED in that bracket to the side of the port. I thought about the same thing you did, somehow integrating it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,248
Posted By daz_au

Yeah thats what it said in the GM Controller...

Yeah thats what it said in the GM Controller guide (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/pdfs/LS_Engine_Control_System.pdf), this was the relevant text :



I think your way is probably better anyhow,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,248
Posted By daz_au

Well done ! Its such a great feeling, I remember...

Well done ! Its such a great feeling, I remember that day with mine ! I primed it on the starter like the instructions said, I was surprised how quickly the pressure came up just on the starter !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-03-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,160
Posted By daz_au

I dont think you are ever going to get a straight...

I dont think you are ever going to get a straight answer here, only opinions. I have a Borgeson and it drives nice in my opinion. My 64 convertible had the factory setup and I felt it was over...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-22-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,539
Posted By daz_au

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this site, I...

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this site, I used it for a lot of great info when deciding on my pan :

https://www.improvedracing.com/gm-ls-oil-pan-dimensions
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,539
Posted By daz_au

There is a guy local (Sydney, Australia) to me...

There is a guy local (Sydney, Australia) to me that has them made off shore, they are pretty cheap but probably not if you had to ship them to the US :)
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-18-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,539
Posted By daz_au

I have settled on a C6 pan *and* an Accusump. My...

I have settled on a C6 pan *and* an Accusump. My engine came with the pan from a Chevy SS / Australian Commodore and it was too close to the ground for my liking. You can see the section in the build...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,321
Posted By daz_au

One thing that seems to be unique about these is...

One thing that seems to be unique about these is the color choice, you can get a classic look presumably just with better light output. Most of the cheap stuff is bright white and some folks dont...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-23-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,011
Posted By daz_au

I would get an automatic C8 :hide: Swapping...

I would get an automatic C8 :hide:

Swapping gears is a big part of the experience for me and thats the only good reason to own a 60 year old car !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-02-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By daz_au

If you have the borgeson lines with the little...

If you have the borgeson lines with the little brass inserts that go into the box, you might be making new lines anyway. At least half the installs I have seen had trouble getting them to seal and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By daz_au

I think the people that buy the first production...

I think the people that buy the first production year of that engine are brave ! Its cool though and what Corvette has always been about, the first LS motor came in a Corvette too !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2021, 04:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 977
Posted By daz_au

Brave, I will definitely watch it.

Brave, I will definitely watch it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-16-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By daz_au

Yes thats them, these came with my engine, they...

Yes thats them, these came with my engine, they are the stock manifold for the Chevy SS (Holden Commodore) that it was made for, but I think these are the same as the C6 LS3 also. I actually thought...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-14-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By daz_au

I am using the stock GM LS3 manifolds and you are...

I am using the stock GM LS3 manifolds and you are right, I just did a Borgeson and retained the Z-bar. I recently had someone with better fab skills than me remake the Zbar mount for the LS side with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,208
Posted By daz_au

I have the plastic on my LS3 but I am too busy...

I have the plastic on my LS3 but I am too busy blowing past iron blocks in it to worry about what it looks like. If you like standing around in your driveway looking at valve covers I agree the old...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-07-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 574
Posted By daz_au

I think the rarest option you mentioned is the...

I think the rarest option you mentioned is the A/C, just under 2000 car made less than 9% of total production. You can see some of the data here :

https://www.vettefacts.com/C2/1964.aspx
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-07-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By daz_au

Do you have pics of the installation ? Interested...

Do you have pics of the installation ? Interested to see the routing !
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-04-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,544
Posted By daz_au

I bought a 64 that lived all its life in CA apart...

I bought a 64 that lived all its life in CA apart from 2 years with the relative that inherited it in AZ. He had the original plates and 1964 title showing these were born with the car. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,381
Posted By daz_au

Oh I just had to deal with this a few weeks ago...

Oh I just had to deal with this a few weeks ago and I ended up using one of those hook tools from harbor freight ! Same thing on mine too, one of the clips was smaller and the leg was harder to catch...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2021, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,199
Posted By daz_au

Is it not possible C3 values are just going up ? ...

Is it not possible C3 values are just going up ? Natural generational effect of the people that loved them as a kid now coming into money and/or retirement. I have noticed the C3 prices jumping, a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-20-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,769
Posted By daz_au

Its planned obsolescence, affects pretty much...

Its planned obsolescence, affects pretty much every industry. They are getting so good at it, quote a warranty period and make sure it fails within a year after the expiry. I am hoping for the day a...
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