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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

same, same

same, same
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

i second the Dewitt's set-up with electric fans....

i second the Dewitt's set-up with electric fans. very nice unit. also there is a product called water wetter. it allows the coolant to adhear to the metal of the engine block instead of allowing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

the little holes are for restriction on purpose....

the little holes are for restriction on purpose. the water pump fills the block from front to rear and then it turns up at the rear of the motor and flows to the front. if you punch out the holes in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2007, 03:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,352
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

i use option two with cut valve covers. i have...

i use option two with cut valve covers. i have also used carboard to guide the splash back in the valve area a couple times. if you set them while running, it is best to be done on a hot engine at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,477
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

stock works, but aftermarket is better. i...

stock works, but aftermarket is better. i personally like the mini starters for two reasons. weight reduction and more cranking force for less amps. the reason starters have heat issues is resistence...
Forum: C3 General
06-03-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

the muffs should be offset inlet and center...

the muffs should be offset inlet and center outlet. i would run Dynomax Ultra Turboflow stainless muffs instead of Flowmaster 40s. they sound better and do not resonnate in the cab like Flowmasters....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

I really enjoyed my dealings with Yank...

I really enjoyed my dealings with Yank Performance when getting my converter. they were very inquisitive and fast with production and delivery. price was pretty good and performance is stellar.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-01-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,451
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

if you want to confirm your temp gauge, aim at...

if you want to confirm your temp gauge, aim at its base. this will confirm your in dash gauge. keep in mind that different materials reflect light differntly. a chrome water neck will show 10 degrees...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2007, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

what are your idle feed restrictors at...

what are your idle feed restrictors at currently?? i'm going to guess 0.037" or 0.039". my Demon was very rich at idle until i dropped to 0.31" IFRs. then i got rid of the secondary power valve and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,045
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

Gordon, did you call Barry Grant about the...

Gordon,
did you call Barry Grant about the carb choice?? the 825 Mighty Demon is a pretty big carb for a 383. it sounds like your vac signal is getting bleed to nothing and causing the carb to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

if you're running side pipes. just get the...

if you're running side pipes. just get the exhaust clamp. works great on my sidepipes and no perminate damage.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

Demon carbs are pig rich on the idle circuit. i...

Demon carbs are pig rich on the idle circuit. i had to reduce the idle feed restrictor on my 750 race Demon from 0.39" to 0.33" to get the low-end cleaned up. i highly recommend the LM-1 tuner, it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

i'm running 600hp in the 406. i have an LM-1 A/F...

i'm running 600hp in the 406. i have an LM-1 A/F tuner that is showing me a slight lean-out on extended high rpm runs. i'm pretty sure the system is taxed to the max and won't support a 200 shot....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2006, 12:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

i like reading plugs also, but i have to tip my...

i like reading plugs also, but i have to tip my hat to the LM-1 meter. i thought i had my car set-up pretty well after four years, after getting the LM-1 tuner, i was WAY OFF!. i had to recurve the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-07-2006, 02:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

thinking about upgrading the fuel system

fellas,
i am finally getting around to upgrading the fuel system on my '77. i'm pretty sure i'll need more fuel for the nitrous kit that is planned. currently i am running a high volume high...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

there is no way to correlate the pre '72 gross...

there is no way to correlate the pre '72 gross numbers to the new net numbers. in addition to running accs and full exhaust, the barometric pressure and temp baselines were changed for the new net...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2004, 12:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,495
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

it's a street car as long as the registration is...

it's a street car as long as the registration is good and the cops have not thrown you in jail. after that, the authorities will deam your ride a race car. so drive it until you get ticketed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2004, 03:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 498
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

what's the best 3500 stall converter for TH-400

i am looking for a good stall converter for my TH-400. something around 3500 rpm that retains eff at high rpm and still has good street manners without creating too much heat. any and all ideas are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,370
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

the 15"x8" 4" backspaced auto-drags are...

the 15"x8" 4" backspaced auto-drags are available, but in polished only. you need to look for auto-drag III's. i called Centerline and got the part number before ordering from the distributor. sorry...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2004, 12:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,162
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

i would not go with the Vic JR. heads. i like the...

i would not go with the Vic JR. heads. i like the AFR195's for his build. they are $1200 for a complete set with the steam holes already drilled for the 400 block. you will make more more power with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

Boston, the 406's are sweet, i love mine....

Boston,
the 406's are sweet, i love mine. you can get better power with more displacement for cheaper. true enough there is no replacement for displacement, but the weight and price trade-offs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

Fevre, as Munday stated, no you don't...

Fevre,
as Munday stated, no you don't normally tear-down a motor to rebalance it. 99% of people do not need that degree of balance. as i said, it is a best practice, not an absolute. you do have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2004, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

most 400's are external balanced, and 350's are...

most 400's are external balanced, and 350's are internal. the external balanced cranks require a weight on the flywheel and a missing "chunk" out of the damper. if AR used an internal balanced crank,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2004, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

check your fuel temp.

check your fuel temp.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-18-2004, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,152
Posted By AKRAY4PLAY

weight!!! and lots of it.

weight!!! and lots of it.
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