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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-19-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,811
Posted By skid

That's pretty much standard air for Race City.

That's pretty much standard air for Race City.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-19-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,811
Posted By skid

Those are excellent times for Race City...

Those are excellent times for Race City (Calgary)! You just need more seat time/traction to bring that 60 foot time down. Your trap speeds are excellent for that altitude and poor air. The best thing...
Forum: Engine Mods
07-14-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By skid

I did a half fill on my 406. With an Edelbrock...

I did a half fill on my 406. With an Edelbrock water pump and BB rad and 180 stat it runs cool all the time. I have alum heads and intake with headers. Depending on the year of your car you have to...
Forum: Engine Mods
07-23-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By skid

I have plugged my bypass with no effects, and I...

I have plugged my bypass with no effects, and I run a high volume/pressure pump as well. I do only run K&N oil filters, and let the engine warm up fully before I run it hard. I have also converted to...
Forum: Engine Mods
07-08-2005, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,052
Posted By skid

The article (Chevy High Performance July 2003)...

The article (Chevy High Performance July 2003) states "The pivot length is the length of the rocker from its fulcrum to the tip where it contacts the valve stem. A typical sbc has a rocker arm pivot...
Forum: Engine Mods
07-08-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,100
Posted By skid

Do you work in a meth lab? ;) Sorry, you...

Do you work in a meth lab? ;)


Sorry, you kind of set yourself up there...
Forum: Engine Mods
07-08-2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,052
Posted By skid

That sounds about right. The problem with Small...

That sounds about right. The problem with Small block Chev's is the valve train. If you were to convert to a Jesel type shaft rocker the torque to turn it over would be around 12 pounds of torque.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-30-2005, 02:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,231
Posted By skid

My 406 made almost 500 hp and torque using a flat...

My 406 made almost 500 hp and torque using a flat top piston, afr 210 heads, single plane intake , demon 750 carb, and a crane roller with 222 dur@ .050 lift. It pretty much dies out after 5600 rpm....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-17-2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,082
Posted By skid

Most people soup up their motors yet run a 30...

Most people soup up their motors yet run a 30 year old drive train. No wonder they scatter parts all over the track. I have run a 500 hp/tq engine over 200 passes down the 1/4 with no issues. But I...
Forum: Engine Mods
06-12-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,662
Posted By skid

Having run the XE274 with 1.6 rockers in a 9:1...

Having run the XE274 with 1.6 rockers in a 9:1 engine with RPM heads, I can say I was fairly disappointed with the cam. Maybe if I had more compression, it would have worked better.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,999
Posted By skid

I used the stock Vette ram horns on my 72 Blazer...

I used the stock Vette ram horns on my 72 Blazer after I ported them to a 1404 gasket myself. The trick with the Brzyzenski kit is to use their 2-1 collector with a large single exhaust pipe (I used...
Forum: Engine Mods
06-08-2005, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,800
Posted By skid

I suppose there must have been some reason. I've...

I suppose there must have been some reason. I've never had a problem with levers bending on a carb though. The accel pump levers should never hit the end of their stops. All I can say is be very...
Forum: Engine Mods
06-05-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,800
Posted By skid

Holley used plastic levers back before Barry...

Holley used plastic levers back before Barry Grant etc. horned in on the carb business. Holley was trying to be cheap and make their carbs as cheap as possible and used plastic instead of metal...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-22-2005, 03:07 AM
Replies: 191
[Z06] zo6 vs. f430
Views: 25,770
Posted By skid

The best part about racing a bike is when he...

The best part about racing a bike is when he beats you you can always bump him off the road into the rhubarb when he slows down. :rofl:
Forum: Engine Mods
05-21-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By skid

Most comparisons I have seen are pretty close...

Most comparisons I have seen are pretty close with the carb usually edging out the FI for torque and near identical readings for HP. Carb's work best at WOT vs part throttle.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,964
Posted By skid

I was just giving you a hard time. You called...

I was just giving you a hard time. You called your 434 small block a 'rat' motor. That term is normally reserved for big block engines. Small blocks are usually referred to as mouse motors. But you...
Forum: C3 General
05-14-2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,215
Posted By skid

My factory fuel door vibrates due to the...

My factory fuel door vibrates due to the resonance of my exhaust. How are these fuel doors held tight?

Edit: Checked the website and see that the original closing spring is reused. Lid does look...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,964
Posted By skid

If your engine's a rat, why do you want mouse...

If your engine's a rat, why do you want mouse heads?
Forum: Engine Mods
05-13-2005, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
Posted By skid

If you have an older Holley, you may have a blown...

If you have an older Holley, you may have a blown power valve diaphragm if you back-fired the engine.
Forum: Engine Mods
05-07-2005, 02:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,800
Posted By skid

Are those plastic levers I see :ack: Why would...

Are those plastic levers I see :ack: Why would they install those?
Forum: Engine Mods
05-07-2005, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By skid

Russ, that may have been true years ago, but...

Russ, that may have been true years ago, but muffler technology has come a long way. Some header equipped cars make more power with the right mufflers. But I do agree with you that ram horn exhaust...
Forum: Engine Mods
05-03-2005, 01:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By skid

Also make sure there is no clearance on the...

Also make sure there is no clearance on the accell pump lever in the idle position. When the throttle moves, the accell pump should spray instantaniously.
Forum: Engine Mods
05-03-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By skid

I would go with the biggest cam (black?, I...

I would go with the biggest cam (black?, I forget). Make sure your idle isn't too lean. Use a vacuum gauge and adjust the idle mixture screws until you get the highest vacuum reading, and keep...
Forum: Engine Mods
05-02-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By skid

I did the same thing Brzezinsky does to a new set...

I did the same thing Brzezinsky does to a new set of ram horns (used a Felpro 1404 gasket and ground the ports to match) after talking on the phone with him. I bought their 2 into 1 collector and...
Forum: Engine Mods
05-02-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By skid

Headers versus Ram Horns

Does any one have any experience or links to dyno tests with Corvette ram horns vs. headers? All the tests I've seen use the worst 'log' type exhaust manifolds vs headers for the greatest difference.
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