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  1. grumpyvette

    How does magnesium burn? A pic. is worth a thousand words...

    IM JUST AMAZED that anyone would leave those cars and not drive them away from the danger...admittedly I have zero idea as to what happened but if I had a driveable car, ID sure drive it out of the area ,if given the chance rather than allow it to turn to cinders in my house as it burned , you...
  2. grumpyvette

    PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO ALTER THE BACKGROUND COLOR

    I can,t see links I or others post at times due to the white background and white links, most forums on most sites alow the appearance to be changed, PLEASE TELL ME HOW so I can darken the background enought to see some links posted:D;help;help
  3. grumpyvette

    a few links you might want

    TECH SUPPORT LINES Holley Performance Products provides award-winning technical support via phone Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM CST @ 270 781-9741. Lunati technical support is availible by phone Monday through Friday 7AM to 5PM CST @ 662 892-1500. ERSON...
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    Limited edition 427 ZL-1 big block V8 coming from GM

    while I see lots of potential ID also point out that you can now purchase complete alluminum block aquiped BBC engines up to about 572-605 displacement from several suppliers http://www.ultrastreet.net/598_classic.asp http://www.brodix.com/blocks/blocks.html...
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    Most essential piece in your garage?

    "Hey Grumpyvette, That is one huge garage. :beerWhat kind of racing are you into?" IM retired now,I mostly enjoy helping a few local guys build drag and road race cars, and re- do muscle cars. I used to race a low 10 second drag race corvette (1968 BBC)and I have road raced in the past with...
  6. grumpyvette

    Time to buy a lift! Which one/what type?

    this will do almost everything you asked for in a low clearance garage http://kwiklift.com/commercial.htm http://kwiklift.com/Options.htm down up Ive used them at a couple friends garages that only had the comon 8 ft ceiling height double garages, and they work really well, but I used...
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    Most essential piece in your garage?

    my garage is 36 FT deep x 74 feet wide and 16FT tall to the lower edge of the rafters, ITS GREAT!( ITS My dream garage) but you can ALWAYS use a few more feet of area. I can,t seem to get a decent picture to show the true size, Ive added shelving and work benchs ETC, since pictures are a...
  8. grumpyvette

    Most essential piece in your garage?

    its the skill level and experiance of the guy or gal IN that garage that determines the level of expertize,and the resulting finished work, hand tools a decent set of jack stands and knowing what your doing will ALWAYS produce better results than all the lifts, compressors,welders etc. in the...
  9. grumpyvette

    Who Works on Your Vette?

    now I got asked, "what do you do, who do you call when your about to tackle a job youve never done before?" now most guys sub out jobs to the dealer or a corvette shop when they get into areas they may not be familiar with,but I do ALL the work on my corvettes for TWO good reasons, first I could...
  10. grumpyvette

    spark plugs

    ID LOVE TO SEE SOME INDEPENDENT TEST RESULTS, BECAUSE having the guys selling the pulstarplug plugs, set up the test procedures, stage and report on the test results seems kind of a RIGGED GAME to ME!
  11. grumpyvette

    spark plugs

    spark plug info..SO!... reading plugs can tell you a great deal http://www.4secondsflat.com/plug_chart.html http://www.4secondsflat.com/Spark_plug_reading.html http://performanceunlimited.com/illustrations/sparkplugs.html the plugs are normally done (the electrodes cut back)with a dremel tool...
  12. grumpyvette

    Feedback wanted from CAC members on my purchase

    facts you CAN,T change the past you got a decent deal at the time (Id STILL pay 10K for an EXCELLENT condition C4)but I think the 1995-1996 is the best of the c4 cars you friend might be jeolous youll enjoy the car if you take care of it youll generally have more fun if you join at least...
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    The faces of CAC

    the HATS standard, and required in FLORIDA, red neck old geezer wear
  14. grumpyvette

    The faces of CAC

    since you asked, this is the old geezer;LOL
  15. grumpyvette

    cross fire injection for a 383?

    the computer that controls the twin throttle body injectors on the 1984 crossfire WILL NOT work without EXTENSIVE modification and re wiring with the later 1985-91 TUNED PORT INJECTION. that why most guys go with a far better flowing intake base and keep the twin crossfire throttle bodies your...
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    cross fire injection for a 383?

    the crossfire intake will work, but its already restrictive on a 350 so you can expect it to be slightly more restrictive on the larger displacement engine your stock heads,intake, displacement and compression ratio and cam are killing performance. the cross fire intake is the worst offender...
  17. grumpyvette

    wheel dollies

    http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=HTMD%2D4 I purchased 8 of these for the shop,(above) they make moving my cars around far easier, a simple shove in any dirrection moves the car once they are put in place, and no matter how large your floor space you find that...
  18. grumpyvette

    new vette, have some questions.

    IVE HEARD YOU NEED TO CHANGE OIL EVERY 3500 MILES,..." "Would this mileage apply to LT1 corvettes with full synthetic oil too? I was told full synthetic oil lasts longer to like 7500 miles or once a year." most guys have heard that youll want to change the oil and filter in your corvette every...
  19. grumpyvette

    Camshaft replacement

    http://www.engineparts.com/motorhead/techstuff/stockcspecs/chevrolet.html http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/3000/cmspec.html http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sbccams.html
  20. grumpyvette

    engine crane mods that make life easier

    now heres something you probably don,t want to spend a fortune on, but you better think it thru...if it tips or brakes you could be PERMENANTLY CRIPPLED http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47304.... Ive got several of these in the shop and they support a bbc just...
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