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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-09-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 871
Posted By Haggisbash

As mentioned by others adding caster will make...

As mentioned by others adding caster
will make a big improvement
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-12-2024, 04:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 448
Posted By Haggisbash

I run the 1906 on a Weiand street warrior intake...

I run the 1906 on a Weiand street warrior intake and found the carb works very well. Overlooking Edelbrocks hype the annular discharge boosters do offer good off idle response. You will have to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2024, 03:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 139
Posted By Haggisbash

Front lower outer ball joints rubber boots

Hi, does anyone have one of the rubber boots that they could measure for me? I replaced these ball joints a couple of years ago but one of the boots has split and I would rather just replace the boot...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-29-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 130
Posted By Haggisbash

'93 front lower ball joint rubber boots

Hi, has anyone got a front ball joint laying around that they could measure the rubber boot? I replaced the ball joints about two years ago but notice one of the boots has split. I would like to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-06-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,230
Posted By Haggisbash

https://images.app.goo.gl/n6wXHNhjKnNmQLxb9 ...

https://images.app.goo.gl/n6wXHNhjKnNmQLxb9

Have a look at this site, the info is there re helmholtz resonators
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-27-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,230
Posted By Haggisbash

I think I read somewhere that the new Billy Boat...

I think I read somewhere that the new Billy Boat system also incorporates a Helmholtz resonator?
I have the older Billy Boat system which does drone so I made reducers to to fit in the outer exhaust...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-11-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

Thanks for the link but I managed to get some...

Thanks for the link but I managed to get some Comp Cams locators here the correct size but like everything by the time its converted from US$ to ours and including shipping they cost $10 each or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

So if DART recommended them why don't the bother...

So if DART recommended them why don't the bother fitting them when they sell the heads with the small springs fitted is beyond me. They went to the trouble of shimming them so would have been easy to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-09-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

Sorry to hear you went through the same pain. Has...

Sorry to hear you went through the same pain. Has anyone talked to DART about this that you know of? Have you had any issues with the heads since?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

Whatever the reason and for my money I'm going...

Whatever the reason and for my money I'm going with what stingr69 said where the damper has rubbed on the valve seal and this caused the problem. I can't see how this could happen if valve spring...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

I discussed the heads with the supplier of the...

I discussed the heads with the supplier of the cam etc he was familiar with these heads and we worked out what was required including the head gasket thickness.
Close up pic of two of the valves,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 779
Posted By Haggisbash

How much caster do you have now? What pump...

How much caster do you have now? What pump pressure have you got?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

The dampers fit loosely over the new spring...

The dampers fit loosely over the new spring locators, the locator diameter is slightly bigger than the valve seal (there were rub marks on the side of the valve seals). So far I've removed four...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

Yes, sorry I misnamed them.

Yes, sorry I misnamed them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Haggisbash

Inner valve spring broken DART SHP head

Started a new post here rather than continue with what I added to dmruschell post about same issue.
Started out investigating a minor leak from the RH valve cover, noticed the two small pieces of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,008
Posted By Haggisbash

Thanks I will check the Summit list out, I've...

Thanks I will check the Summit list out, I've just spent a couple of hours looking at the JEGS site for the same thing but no luck so far.
The flat washers fitted currently are 1.500" outside...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,008
Posted By Haggisbash

The first pic is from the original thread, not my...

The first pic is from the original thread, not my heads. My guide plates are tight and the pushrods are a close fit in the guides:-)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,008
Posted By Haggisbash

DART SHP Heads valve train problems

Hi, I resurrected this tread because it seems I have the same issues with my SHP heads. The valve springs are off centre on some valves same as in the pic.
The RH valve cover was leaking slightly...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-11-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 766,054
Posted By Haggisbash

Fitted a battery isolator. ...

Fitted a battery isolator.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/768x1024/img_09791_15cbd83b4a13e1b94f9a342bfe0f0fd249cacc86.jpg
300 Amp battery isolator.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Haggisbash

Fan is back in the car at least for now, but see...

Fan is back in the car at least for now, but see my post re fan clutch.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Haggisbash

Before I put a calmer cam in it, using a phone...

Before I put a calmer cam in it, using a phone app db meter, exhaust sound reading 110 db at idle. Had to calm it down some as failed noise test and couldn't make it road legal.
Tried warming the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Haggisbash

Radiator fan question '70 SBC

Car came with a plastic flex fan, I replaced this with a pictured six blade fan and clutch. (I believe these were a non original replacement kit) Never gave it much thought at the time but I...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By Haggisbash

I would keep the colour true to the trim tag, if...

I would keep the colour true to the trim tag, if the motor needs a rebuild turn it into a 383 to give a bit more appeal at sell time.
Forum: C3 General
10-14-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Haggisbash

Corvettes and gasoline…..

Early on in my ownership of ‘70 around 2013. I was sorting out the suspension height and doing so required a full tank of fuel. It was a really hot day and the first time I had filled the tank...
Forum: C3 General
10-12-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,646
Posted By Haggisbash

They did their best to disguise that big butt...

They did their best to disguise that big butt compared to the rear of the C5:thumbs: I fully understand the aerodynamic reasons for a Kamm tail but the C5 butt always reminds me of a victorian era...
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