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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By Glasshole

We are off to Mexico so no more Vettes for a...

We are off to Mexico so no more Vettes for a while. I will check in every so often from the sunny south.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-18-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By Glasshole

Sold

I have sold my '63. Thanks for all the help from all the members here over the past 3 years.

Hasta la vista.......
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,844
Posted By Glasshole

I got the 5" flexible rubber hose from an...

I got the 5" flexible rubber hose from an industrial tubing supplier and the rubber adapter from Home Depot. Works like a charm and has that vintage look to it. I had it at a show last weekend and a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,844
Posted By Glasshole

I have filter foam inside the metal S-Tube. I...

I have filter foam inside the metal S-Tube. I have no idea what kind of mileage I am getting. I have never paid attention to fuel mileage. I'll try and calculate some stats on that for you.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,844
Posted By Glasshole

OK, the project is officially finished. It is...

OK, the project is officially finished. It is running great and looking even better. Here are the final pics with all the stock chrome back on.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
05-26-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,908
Posted By Glasshole

If you want to up the ante a bit: I have a...

If you want to up the ante a bit: I have a numbers matching 63 fuelie, 4spd, convertible for sale. The car is 90% completed. The body was pulled off the frame and everything was completely re-done to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
05-24-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By Glasshole

I live in the Vancouver area and could possibly...

I live in the Vancouver area and could possibly take a look at it for you. Send me a note to bhowe@dccnet.com

Bob
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-13-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,904
Posted By Glasshole

Now if you said you shoe-horned a 427 into that...

Now if you said you shoe-horned a 427 into that Miata there might be a smigeon of respect but supercharging one is for the rice burning teeny boppers.........and yes it is a total chick car right up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,904
Posted By Glasshole

My car still garners lots of comments from the...

My car still garners lots of comments from the young crowd. Seems that every time I'm out, a group of kids in a souped up rice rocket pull up beside me to give the thumbs up. The problem I see is if...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
05-04-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Glasshole

I got your PM George and sent you a reply. ...

I got your PM George and sent you a reply.

Bob
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
04-28-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Glasshole

The roads aren't condusive to low riding...

The roads aren't condusive to low riding corvettes and who needs to be driving a target.

I'm wanting to get around 55K for it in todays market.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes for Sale/Wanted
04-28-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Glasshole

The 63 has to go

Well the wife and I have decided to retire in Mexico. Not a place to take the 63' so it has to go. I realize the market is flat so no reasonable offer will be refused. For those that have followed my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-16-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By Glasshole

I just had my stock '63 38 amp alternator boosted...

I just had my stock '63 38 amp alternator boosted to 72 amps without any changes to the external looks or wiring connections.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

Anything I can find on the Racepak unit leads me...

Anything I can find on the Racepak unit leads me to believe it is self calibrating and doesn't require this "free air" procedure.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

I can't seem to find anything on this. How does...

I can't seem to find anything on this. How does one perform this calibration?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

I have never heard about "free air" calibration...

I have never heard about "free air" calibration nor was there anything listed in the instructions. I will investigate. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

Yes, I have a Racepak wideband sensor and the...

Yes, I have a Racepak wideband sensor and the gizmo that lets the MEFIb read it. It gives "real time" O2 readings. When I first fired the engine the tune I had was way too rich and quickly fouled the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

Mine goes into closed loop mode however it seems...

Mine goes into closed loop mode however it seems to be very lean there even though the target a/f's are around 13.2/1. Maybe my O2 sensor is wonky? Do they have to be cleaned if subjected to very...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

I did have a date correct 340hp set-up on it but...

I did have a date correct 340hp set-up on it but wasn't impressed with the responsiveness (or lack of it), hard starts when hot, hard starts if not started for a couple of weeks, fuel percolation...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-09-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

My motivation had nothing to do with fuel...

My motivation had nothing to do with fuel savings. Why would I even own one of these cars if I was worried about fuel conservation....???

Having a numbered fuelie that was missing the FI unit I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

Haha.......yep it's all about the fun. That's for...

Haha.......yep it's all about the fun. That's for sure. I haven't driven mine much yet but I can tell you it starts right away every time and is responsive as heck. No more carb cough & hesitation...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Glasshole

I'm into my AZ Speed set-up for about $6500.00...

I'm into my AZ Speed set-up for about $6500.00 due to the add-ons:

Vortec heads - $1200.00
MSD small cap tach drive dist - 375.00
Ingenius tuning software - $700.00
Custom mods to harness -...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,989
Posted By Glasshole

Here's my '63 fuelie with the numbered FI block...

Here's my '63 fuelie with the numbered FI block built to original specs. I added vortec heads and an AZ Speed FI unit. Looks even more "stock" with the ignition chrome in place which hides the MSD...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By Glasshole

They sound great. I have them on my '63.

They sound great. I have them on my '63.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,844
Posted By Glasshole

Yes the wideband is working.

Yes the wideband is working.
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