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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By mandm1200

Does it really matter that much?

Does it really matter that much?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By mandm1200

[QUOTE=glassman74;1572036872] Any help or tricks...

[QUOTE=glassman74;1572036872] Any help or tricks that will easy the pain in the a$$ job? [QUOTE]

Get someone else do it!!

Remove the drivers seat to get some additional room and maybe some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,510
Posted By mandm1200

No need to go and start spending money on parts...

No need to go and start spending money on parts without troubleshooting. An engine needs a fuel mixture, compression, and a spark. Its safe to say that compression didn't go away over night. That...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,214
Posted By mandm1200

Things go wrong with gauges. Do as stated above....

Things go wrong with gauges. Do as stated above. Verify with a mechanical gauge plugged into the block. It will then tell you which direction the problem is at.
Forum: C3 General
07-21-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,474
Posted By mandm1200

The vette should do fine as a tow vehicle for a...

The vette should do fine as a tow vehicle for a pair of jet ski's. Typical tounge weight of trailer is going to be 10-15% of the trailer with payload. That amount of weight is close to the difference...
Forum: Northeast
05-30-2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,048
Posted By mandm1200

Is this the 'Becky's' I'm thinking of" near...

Is this the 'Becky's' I'm thinking of" near Berlinsville? Was a regular drive-in with pony rides and then changed to XXX movies.
Anyway, I'm from the Harrisburg area. Always looking forward to...
Forum: Northeast
05-30-2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By mandm1200

I've been to the track every year for the last 4...

I've been to the track every year for the last 4 years. There is a lot of traffic. I head into Dover from the north. About 5 miles from the Dover Racetrack entrance they have signs telling people to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By mandm1200

Here's some info on starters including shimming. ...

Here's some info on starters including shimming.
http://www.jegs.com/instructions/555/10000/555-10001-04-20-40.pdf
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By mandm1200

Although I haven't checked pricing in the last 6...

Although I haven't checked pricing in the last 6 months or so, Fred Beans sells GM parts at a very good price. The dealership is also a supporting member and is located in the Phila, PA area. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By mandm1200

Testing them is fairly easy. Finding someone who...

Testing them is fairly easy. Finding someone who has a spring tester is the hard thing. Perhaps a speed shop that is suppling springs to the racing community may have one.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By mandm1200

The original thread only mentioned a cam change....

The original thread only mentioned a cam change. The heads do not have to come off for that.
I wouldn't worry about dropping in the distributor until after the valve lash is set. Some may want to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,791
Posted By mandm1200

Here are some of my thoughts. The 'Thermodynamics...

Here are some of my thoughts. The 'Thermodynamics of a Cooling System' as explained is nothing more than what I knew without taking a college course. The difference is that it included some equations...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,213
Posted By mandm1200

I used a Dremel with a grinding stone for this...

I used a Dremel with a grinding stone for this job. In fact it was the reason I bought it. The carbide bur, from others have said, may have shaved a few minutes off the job. However, the grinding was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 643
Posted By mandm1200

:iagree: :iagree: The purpose of...

:iagree:

:iagree:
The purpose of bleeding is to get the air out. I use a cheap bleeder kit from Harbor Freight; less than $5 and about $3 when on sale. The kit has a funnel type fitting that is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 19,846
Posted By mandm1200

I guess I've been lucky. My vette has always been...

I guess I've been lucky. My vette has always been dependable. A vette should be as reliable as any car manufactured in that era. There are not that many differences between a vette and other cars....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,703
Posted By mandm1200

Can you explain this in some detail? There are...

Can you explain this in some detail? There are many on the forum that swear by the 30 year old Rochcester. The new Holley carb I bought seems to be what it was 30 years ago as well.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,703
Posted By mandm1200

Why go high tech? Look at the mpg and then...

Why go high tech?

Look at the mpg and then look at performance. Computer controlled cars can do it much better than a carburated car.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,714
Posted By mandm1200

:iagree: To find out the new rpm at a...

:iagree:

To find out the new rpm at a specific speed:
411 / 373 x rpm (old) = rpm (new)

The change will yeild about 10% higher rpms at a given speed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By mandm1200

I never replaced the ring and pinion, but did...

I never replaced the ring and pinion, but did drop the rear. Mine came out without any real fuss. I used a 36" crowbar to pop off the crossmember.

As for the choice of gears, much of that should...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By mandm1200

There are some EPA regualtions that are going to...

There are some EPA regualtions that are going to place restrictions on automoblie paint. My car could use paint but I am not ready to do it now. I dropped an email to someone at the EPA in regards to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,640
Posted By mandm1200

To convet from degree's to inches, use sin(*)...

To convet from degree's to inches, use sin(*) times the hypotenuse.

Say for instance you want 1/2 degree of camber. The sin (1/2*) equals .008723. Take that number and multiply it by 15. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,590
Posted By mandm1200

I was not commenting on the performance of your...

I was not commenting on the performance of your engine nor on what heads GM uses on their crate engines.

You posted the following:

I did not see any clear evidence. As far as I know, you might...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,590
Posted By mandm1200

I only saw the one chart. I assume this was with...

I only saw the one chart. I assume this was with the camel hump heads. The chart showing the Vortec heads is missing. Without the comparison there is absolutely no clear evidence. At least with the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By mandm1200

It would be helpful if you posted a little more...

It would be helpful if you posted a little more information in regards to the engine.
If I were to try an increase the thickness of the head gasket, I would think a thicker head gasket would be a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,064
Posted By mandm1200

The heads don't know or care if there in a truck...

The heads don't know or care if there in a truck or vette. Depending on what else you need to buy and how big of a cam you're using, the Vortec's are a good option. If you have a good old style...
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