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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 475
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Just VENTING (74BBcherryred)

Drive the bridge, or make trips a couple of times a year for parts to places like Hershey PA.
Screw those taxes! Canada is a cool place. Lots of nice folks, but I hate the exchange rate. :mad
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2003, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,174
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Holley 4160 Question: Stumble off Idle...? (L79vette)

Right, had my part numbers mixed up.
The lars paper is the way to go. Learning how to fix one thing is okay, but the key to keeping a holley happy is to Understand how the Entire carb works as a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Help: No high rpms (stock70SB)

Not to be overly simplistic, but it sounds like the fuel pump.
First of all, why did you change it? Did it puke gas out on the floor or just crap out?
Second of all, where did you get the new one...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
04-27-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Trim and paint codes decoded (Don67)

Sorry it took so long to get back... and thank you very much for the info.
The car was a burgundy color. I guess the original color done in a repaint some years ago. It's in the paint shop now ...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-27-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: BBC Torker II intake for sale with gaskets and hardware (kraventhearcher)

respond here with a reply or send me an i/m to get in touch.
Thanks. :grouphug:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2003, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,174
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Holley 4160 Question: Stumble off Idle...? (TIMSPEED)

What are your jet sizes, accelerator pump part number, and float level settings.
Also, check the power valves for blow out. They may be leaking.
Check the accelerator pump for proper adjustment...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,955
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: White letters on tires in or out ? (7T9L82)

yeah, it's not the eighties anymore. in. :cheers:
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-25-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By kraventhearcher

BBC Torker II intake for sale with gaskets and hardware

For Sale: New in Box Edelbrock Torker 2 intake with Fel-Pro gaskets and Mr. Gasket allen head stainless intake bolts.

Make me a reasonable offer.
:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: building a stroker...need advice.........Please...yah, thats the ticket (LATNC3)

If you are on a budget, then don't worry about a stroker. Just rebuild your 350. For all the money you spend on your mill building a stroker, you can build one helluva 350 based lump.
And if it's a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2003, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: 2 Questions for those mechanic's out there... (Northwest79)

Response to Q1:
Don't jack up the car on one side and jackstand it. You could be killed. Try using drive-on car ramps if you need to slither under the car. The rear can be jacked up to have stand...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2003, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 892
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: I think I made a big mistake removing the distributor. (norvalwilhelm)

:iagree:

Very often, you can't rely on the timing marks unless you are using aftermarket parts.
For example, an early 429/460 ford bb timed straight up will give you 0 degrees. The same engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2003, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Bigblock engine troubles in Belgium part 2 (bbvette74)

Sounds like your starter is suffering from heat soak. (not to be confused with heat stroke) :-) The starter is probably shot since the copper inside has probably changed structure and is out of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,954
Posted By kraventhearcher

Has anyone run a DD to see if the Edelbrock 750 carb equals the Holley 750

This is an interesting subject for me.
I'd like to hear about your carb, settings, and the way you were using it. Fuel pump, etc.
the edelbrocks, on occasion are set for economy. And, as with any...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
03-30-2003, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By kraventhearcher

Trim and paint codes decoded

Hi there,
I have a 70 convertible.
Trim 414
Paint 975
Any idea what the original colors would be?

Thanks,
kraven
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2003, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (A C)

Sorry AC, didn't mean to seem like I was being defensive. I didn't take anything you wrote to be accusatory. I was just letting you and the other surfers know what the project was about.

So,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (A C)

Hi AC,
Thanks for your reply.
The car isn't trying, as apparently a lot of cars are, to be cloned or passed off as an LT1 car. It's a car the owner had back in the seventies, had to part with so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,954
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Has anyone run a DD to see if the Edelbrock 750 carb equals the Holley 750

"I don't think that the Edelbrock would perform as well or better than the Holley mech. secondaried.. There must be a reason that most of the carburated cars at the drag strip use Holley carbs..."
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2003, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (MidShark)

Ok, thanks for the information midshark.
Now, does the 350/350 in the car translate to an LT1 or an L46 engine? Or is there another engine code I've missed?
I found some data on the body too. A...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,249
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Holley 3310 plumbing problem.....any thaughts? (The Money Pit)

I wouldn't rearrange a bunch of stuff just so I could have a pressure gauge on my fuel line. I'd just return the part, or make another one from scratch that suits your application. Steel line isn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 05:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Let's talk 350ci 350 horse engines. (Barry's70LT1)

This can work well. Just be careful. I have not used this exact one. Others I have used usually "under carb" the size.
The intake design, heads, compression ratio, exhaust type, 4-speed/automatic,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (MidShark)

Midshark
That blue vette on your posts is gorgeous. I have a birthday coming up...
j/k. :-)

How can I decode the plate on the driver's door post. I'd like to get the paint code from the car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (MidShark)

Two numbers from the passenger side front of the engine.

70s410794
and
V04060TH

Where would I find the console plate? I have the console disassembled so it should be easy to find.

Sorry if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (MidShark)

Numbers coming up.
Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: factory data for lt-1 engine (kraventhearcher)

*bump*
:party:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Posted By kraventhearcher

Re: Let's talk 350ci 350 horse engines. (lampedusa)

The Holley carbs website (holley.com) has a cfm formula that can help you pick the right cfm for your car's engine.
The high winding, solid cam, high performance lt1 works well with the 750 because...
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