Putting a new engine in the Vette!

[ViperTruck2933]

Cool. That looks like a LOT of fun. :rock:

 

[Black1]

Cool. That looks like a LOT of fun. :rock:

It is... Old cars are WAY more fun (and simpler) to work on than new ones.

 

[FerrariTruck]

It is... Old cars are WAY more fun (and simpler) to work on than new ones.

yeah they are.. and cheaper too! I ought to post some of my cars i have.

 

[Black1]

yeah they are.. and cheaper too! I ought to post some of my cars i have.

Yes, you ought... :rock:

 

[belgiumbarry]

Jake.. looks nice ! another question ...did you ever think about changing the steering system to a rack&pinion ??? :dontknow: i know it's for sale for my C3... and was the last thing is was considering.... never did it.... because i also suspect that's the worse cause in "floating" the car once above 100 mph... myself needs 2 lanes !! to hold it on the road at those speeds... :dontknow: :dontknow: and i have the fiberglass spring, new red konis, new tires ( Indy 500 ) etc... wheels alignement... never got it good....

or.... are those cars just not made for excess 100 mph ? .... i had a Porsche 911 even from before '70 and that car was so much more "handling".... :dontknow:

 

[Black1]

Jake.. looks nice ! another question ...did you ever think about changing the steering system to a rack&pinion ??? :dontknow: i know it's for sale for my C3... and was the last thing is was considering.... never did it.... because i also suspect that's the worse cause in "floating" the car once above 100 mph... myself needs 2 lanes !! to hold it on the road at those speeds... :dontknow: :dontknow: and i have the fiberglass spring, new red konis, new tires ( Indy 500 ) etc... wheels alignement... never got it good....

or.... are those cars just not made for excess 100 mph ? .... i had a Porsche 911 even from before '70 and that car was so much more "handling".... :dontknow:

New polyurethane bushings would help, Norbert... But, I am sure rack and pinion steering would be a helpful change as well. You are a MUCH more brave man than I am! 100mph!!!???

 

[belgiumbarry]

New polyurethane bushings would help, Norbert... But, I am sure rack and pinion steering would be a helpful change as well. You are a MUCH more brave man than I am! 100mph!!!???

brave man ? :dontknow: no way... my grand daughter does it :rock:

www.vette.be/ayala.mpg
www.vette.be/karel.mpg

 

[Black1]

brave man ? :dontknow: no way... my grand daughter does it :rock:

www.vette.be/ayala.mpg
www.vette.be/karel.mpg

NICE!

 

[Black1]

Still waiting on PARTS!!! :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:


..... Going to go wire brush some spots in the engine bay now. It's almost 5 O'Clock!!! :cheers:

 

[Brat]

Still waiting on PARTS!!! :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:


..... Going to go wire brush some spots in the engine bay now. It's almost 5 O'Clock!!! :cheers:

Well have fun,thanks for the reminder time for a beer.:rock:

 

[Black1]

Well have fun,thanks for the reminder time for a beer.:rock:

One does what one can... :cheers:

 

[belgiumbarry]

NICE!

we got him on the dyno.... making 240 HP . It's a standard "350"
www.vette.be/dyno.mpg

which explanes : here with my brothers oldtimer Porsche 930 turbo... ( 250 HP ) ....... upp till 3the gear we keep side by side but the vettes 4the gear is to big suddenly... and i lose him...

www.vette.be/porsche.mpg

 

[Black1]

Parts have been sandblasted! (Thanks, Brian... and Cessna/Citation... lol )

Also, installed the new Muncie Side-Cover from AGE...

This "trick" side-cover has new, beefier, linkage arms and a whole new design that incorporates ball bearings and new seals to keep from leaking. :rock: I also installed their reverse linkage seal and tail housing seal. (In the next pic is the OLD, TIRED, side cover... )

I bought these from Terry at TBTrans (dot) Com. He was a great help, as the side cover is a PITA to put back together! :argh:

 

[Black1]

PARTS ARE ROLLING IN TODAY!!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:

I'll have the motor mocked up in a few minutes. Stay tuned. :burnout:

 

[Manic]

PARTS ARE ROLLING IN TODAY!!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:

I'll have the motor mocked up in a few minutes. Stay tuned. :burnout:

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :marchmellow: :marchmellow: :marchmellow: :marchmellow: :marchmellow:

 

[Black1]

BEFORE:

..... And AFTER:

Here's a pretty trick lookin' dual-feed fuel line for the Demon Carb... it's clear anodized billet w/ black AN-fittings. I was surprised how good it looked, and how well it was made (it's a Jeg's Brand part). I wonder who makes them for Jeg's, because they did a nice job. :dontknow:

 

[Dom426]

looks good jack

 

[Silverback]

Looking good kid.:congrats: :rock:

 

[Black1]

looks good jack

Thanks, Dave.

 

[Manic]

Very well done Jake!