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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-26-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By The Dude

Get all the timing dialed in first. Lock it down...

Get all the timing dialed in first. Lock it down and don't touch it. Then use a vacuum gauge to set the idle. Then work to dial in the systems in the order the kick in when you mash the...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,667
Posted By The Dude

And golf jokes. Don't forget the golf jokes.

And golf jokes. Don't forget the golf jokes.
Forum: C3 General
09-24-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By The Dude

I'll take those "before" valve covers off your...

I'll take those "before" valve covers off your hands if you want them out of your garage...
Forum: Engine Mods
09-24-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Posted By The Dude

That's exactly what I figured and what Summit...

That's exactly what I figured and what Summit said. There's only a couple of companies that make the cam blanks that everybody uses, too. I was just really kind of surprised they didn't have "Lunati"...
Forum: C3 General
09-24-2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,611
Posted By The Dude

:thumbs: Let us all know whether it works out. I...

:thumbs: Let us all know whether it works out. I formulated that idea a couple of years ago but never followed up on it.
Forum: C3 General
09-23-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,611
Posted By The Dude

This might be a kind of roundabout way to go, but...

This might be a kind of roundabout way to go, but here it is for consideration. Get the Hollander Interchange Manual for '65-'82 'Vettes and check out the suspension components. Some 'Vettes have...
Forum: Engine Mods
09-23-2005, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Posted By The Dude

Morel lifters in a Lunati box?

Just got some retrofit hyd. roller lifters from Summit. I ordered Lunati pieces. A Lunati box arrived. Inside are Morel lifters.

Does Morel manufacture for Lunati now?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-17-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,522
Posted By The Dude

No. Not a problem--vacuum secondary,...

No. Not a problem--vacuum secondary, double-pumper or otherwise. Just tune it properly and you're good to go.

BTW, if some of you guys guys want to quote me correctly, I believe what I actually...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2005, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,958
Posted By The Dude

Oooh! Oooh! I've got one! And it seems to like 36...

Oooh! Oooh! I've got one! And it seems to like 36 best. (But, frankly, I can't tell a SOTP difference between 36 and 32.)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2005, 01:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,681
Posted By The Dude

Same Permacool fan setup here, except with a...

Same Permacool fan setup here, except with a small block and stock radiator. Works great and why make things more complicated than you have to?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By The Dude

Looks like you might have some problems with...

Looks like you might have some problems with worn-out parts.
Forum: Engine Mods
09-02-2005, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,012
Posted By The Dude

A little down on the low end pull, huh? Hmmm....

A little down on the low end pull, huh? Hmmm. Yeah, I suppose I can see that given the duration. But I can also see your point with a light(er) weight car. All in all, though, I think the Nova will...
Forum: Engine Mods
09-01-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,012
Posted By The Dude

Cam opinion

Going with this cam for the rebuild I'm doing on what was the '76's 355 engine. (I'm going to put this engine into a '65 Nova.)

Tell me what you think of this cam:

Hydraulic Roller
Lift =...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By The Dude

Howard's on the list. I remember the Big...

Howard's on the list.

I remember the Big Shortage. I looked all over and found a set of Compcranelunatisummit retro hydraulics back then for a pretty good price from some shop in Washington...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By The Dude

Retro. Hydraulic Roller Lifters.

Just thought I'd throw this out here and see...

Anyhow, I'm in the market for a set of 16 hydraulic roller lifters ro retrofit a Gen I SBC. The Usual Suspects want $300-$400. Anybody know of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By The Dude

Unnecessary with a flat-tappet camshaft (Solid or...

Unnecessary with a flat-tappet camshaft (Solid or hydraulic.)
Forum: C3 General
08-28-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,521
Posted By The Dude

OMG, did you see who's selling that phoney...

OMG, did you see who's selling that phoney baloney crap?
Forum: C3 General
08-24-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,918
Posted By The Dude

:withstupid: I've heard horror stories about...

:withstupid:
I've heard horror stories about trying to fill the holes properly so they don't show. Very tricky business, apparently. Besides, a luggage rack looks pretty nice on darker-colored...
Forum: C5 General
08-14-2005, 01:46 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 9,373
Posted By The Dude

Ya think you could make the sound on the site...

Ya think you could make the sound on the site JUST A LITTLE LOUDER? I don't think my neighbors got the full effect.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By The Dude

If you're really worried about it just reverse...

If you're really worried about it just reverse the bolts so the head's at the bottom. Viola! No "problem" any more.

Preemptive edit. Yeah, I know the bolts might "fall out" if reversed and this...
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By The Dude

Whatever works--the car doesn't care.

Whatever works--the car doesn't care.
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By The Dude

And FE7 ("Gymkhana") small block cars,...

And FE7 ("Gymkhana") small block cars, also.
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,853
Posted By The Dude

First $10K in CASH takes mine. However, you don't...

First $10K in CASH takes mine. However, you don't get the engine or transmission.

That's my way of saying NFS--I don't think anyone would actually go for that... :lol:
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By The Dude

http://www.imagesup.com/usr/112/IMG_4119.jpg ...

http://www.imagesup.com/usr/112/IMG_4119.jpg


Cool, artsy pic right there. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
08-08-2005, 11:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,364
Posted By The Dude

I'd be willing to bet that car's not for sale...

I'd be willing to bet that car's not for sale because they're going to fix it up, "someday." I'd also bet they probably get an inquiry or two every month, on average.
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