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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 07:18 PM
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Posted By Westlotorn

Great feedback for those looking towards this...

Great feedback for those looking towards this job. For many the 5 speed is tempting the work involved is daunting.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,748
Posted By Westlotorn

Some of the old stuff is like Gold. I would...

Some of the old stuff is like Gold. I would never have seen this thread if it was not resurrected. Good stuff, enjoyed the read.
Mark
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,754
Posted By Westlotorn

For a small block Chevy I just squirt a little...

For a small block Chevy I just squirt a little assembly lube into the oil pump gears so they are not bone dry on start up. I think the lube helps create suction on first start to pull oil up the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,754
Posted By Westlotorn

Once on the chain does have a little bit of...

Once on the chain does have a little bit of give/play? It should rotate with no drag from the chain fit.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,783
Posted By Westlotorn

I think the T5 is fine behind a mostly stock 327...

I think the T5 is fine behind a mostly stock 327 or 350 as long as they are not worked really hard. Even the 302 in the Mustangs is enough to break the T5 trannys.
I acquired 2 T5 trannys planning...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,783
Posted By Westlotorn

Great looking car and I love the RPM's at 75 MPH....

Great looking car and I love the RPM's at 75 MPH. What a nice change. I had a 71 Blazer like yours years ago. Great vehicle and now they are a collector item.

You might update your profile to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,633
Posted By Westlotorn

At 10" of vacuum most engines are hard to get off...

At 10" of vacuum most engines are hard to get off the line, but they go like hell above 4000 RPM. A friend had a 454 with so much cam in it that it did not even out till 5,000 RPM but pulled like a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 12:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,633
Posted By Westlotorn

It sounds to me like you know the cam is more...

It sounds to me like you know the cam is more than you want to run. Before making a choice I would pull the intake manifold. It will not surprise me if that engine already has a roller Lifter set up....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,363
Posted By Westlotorn

My new frame is on my car trailer still so easy...

My new frame is on my car trailer still so easy access to modify before putting the body on it. Thanks for the tips.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,363
Posted By Westlotorn

Thanks for the link, that looks pretty simple. ...

Thanks for the link, that looks pretty simple.
Mark
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-08-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,363
Posted By Westlotorn

John, can I ask what kit you use for the...

John, can I ask what kit you use for the crossmember upgrade? I have a factory C3 tranny crossmember but was considering one of the conversions that allow the center section to be removed. Thanks...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-08-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 895
Views: 191,048
Posted By Westlotorn

Call me silly but I am trying to figure out why...

Call me silly but I am trying to figure out why you would be adding the new piece at the back of the luggage area? I like and understand the reason you created the new compartment with the lid on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-08-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Westlotorn

If you used the standard Fel Pro 7733PT2 head...

If you used the standard Fel Pro 7733PT2 head gaskets they do not seal well till they go through the first heat cycle. For this reason I would not pressure test the cooling system prior to start...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Westlotorn

My son has a 99 C5 Lingenfelter twin turbo car,...

My son has a 99 C5 Lingenfelter twin turbo car, now modified to run more than 900 HP. While he was stationed in Germany he ran it on the Autobahn many times. Drove it over 150 MPH for 20 minutes...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,038
Posted By Westlotorn

Well, I hate to see a nice car cut up but I was...

Well, I hate to see a nice car cut up but I was able to receive a very nice frame a couple months ago from one such project. It was a very nice 78,000 mile original C2 we all would have loved to own....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 02:51 AM
Replies: 10,396
Views: 2,193,663
Posted By Westlotorn

I did not realize this thread was still active. ...

I did not realize this thread was still active. I have to break the habit of going to My Recent Topics and ignoring all the new stuff pouring in. Great thread. Could be listed as Current C2...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,754
Posted By Westlotorn

Sounds like you are all over building a clean...

Sounds like you are all over building a clean engine.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 191,048
Posted By Westlotorn

I think you may have a ways to go, Jacks trip...

I think you may have a ways to go, Jacks trip across the USA must have had the record. It had daily updates for months and months. Then he added the European extension.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,754
Posted By Westlotorn

Last step, wash well with warm soapy water to...

Last step, wash well with warm soapy water to remove all the machining dust, of course this also involves getting it dry again once clean, blow moisture out with air and oil it before rust sets in. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 191,048
Posted By Westlotorn

That is some pretty custom work. You are going...

That is some pretty custom work. You are going to have a car again soon.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-04-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By Westlotorn

Wow, sorry to lose such a guy. They say he who...

Wow, sorry to lose such a guy. They say he who dies with the most toys wins. He must be in pretty good shape.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,754
Posted By Westlotorn

Progress, it will run again soon. Your comment...

Progress, it will run again soon. Your comment about the crank being now at .011 undersize? .001 makes a big difference in Oil spill inside the block. We used to have bearings at .011 over...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Westlotorn

You are correct, funny he was not that far down...

You are correct, funny he was not that far down the track when lift off happened.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 62,205
Posted By Westlotorn

Fire it up, sounds like you are ready now! Glad...

Fire it up, sounds like you are ready now! Glad it was just a mind twister and not a real issue.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Westlotorn

Jim has the slight advantage of having over 1,000...

Jim has the slight advantage of having over 1,000 HP on tap. That much HP can push a brick through the wind.
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