RE: [Chevelle-List] Choke help

2002-02-25 Thread Mabs, Kenneth
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List what are the specs of the carb? how much are you asking? -Original Message- From: Jeff Fischer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 11:54 A

Re:RE: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread rickas
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Andre Just the bellhousing. From Engine mounting surface to trans mount surface. rick -- "Tigergutt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: From: "Tigergutt" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Chevelle-List] Desktop dyno-ing Josh's 454

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
No problem Larry.  I'll need the CID, intake type, carb CFM, compression, header description (big tube, small tube, mufflers, etc), cam specs (lift, advertised dur., lobe sep, intake centerline), and head casting numbers (if I don't have the flow info for your particular heads, I'll try to u

Re: [Chevelle-List] 350 slip

2002-02-25 Thread sport_nuts
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List when my auto would not go into park , I found out it was loose bolts at the firewall, (i had the column out for some reason and didnt tighten these bolts very well and it ga

Re: [Chevelle-List] Desktop dyno-ing Josh's 454

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Hey herb: think you could run a motor for me? Larry (z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Desktop dyno-ing Josh's 454

2002-02-25 Thread NoNeck
Hey Herb, thanks! The engine builder predicted around 500HP. Guess he was in the ballpark! I'll keep you all posted on the progress this weekend! Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Herbert Lumpp To: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread FASTRED68
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List In a message dated 02/25/2002 2:58:32 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Any late model Chevies use a gear-reduction starter that I can just pick up r

Re: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Supply and demand :) care to have 800 buck emblems ? Larry

RE: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Herb, I'll ask. I'm sure that is one that can be answered. JN > I am not familiar with machining termin

Re: [Chevelle-List] 17" Wheels

2002-02-25 Thread Galen and Melissa Love
I'm sure someone on the list will post a nice picture to show how backspacing is measured.  Basically, it's the distance from the mounting face of the wheel to the inside edge of the wheel.  If you're planning on running a 10" wide wheel, I can tell you that 5.5" of backspacing (the same thi

Re: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > I am not familiar with machining terminology, > so I don't know what CNC means (copper, > nickel, chrome?). CNC = Computer Numerically Controlled -

Re: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread AutoObsessn
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey John, I don't know about the feasibility of doing these, since they were pretty limited production, but I could use a couple "Concours Estate" rear quarter emblems for

RE: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Dale, but with all due respect, that's like the substitute teacher asking "who's not here?" I would rather have people tell me what they have been searching for and h

Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Lift Kits

2002-02-25 Thread Dave Benjamin
I hooked up the electrical and air lines for a 79 Ford truck system. The truck was used for spraying crops, big tank and alot of weight. It come complete and had easy adjustment.   DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site:   http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Lift Kits

2002-02-25 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
I saw that on tv also. You can buy complete kits from Air Ride Technologies. I dont know the actual website, so just search for it on yahoo. -Tim

RE: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread 396guy
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List John, You might start with a good catalog such as YO and see what's NOT out there yet and ask about the popularity of those items - like Chevelle 300 or 300 Deluxe scriptin

Re: [Chevelle-List] Desktop dyno-ing Josh's 454

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Josh,   Disregard my request for the cam part number, I found it.   So here's what Dyno 2000 predicts for your engine:   RPM  HP   Torque 2000 175  460 2500 218  458 3000 260  455 3500 319  479 4000 374  491 4500 437  510 5000

RE: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List That belongs in Bryan's Rice Rocket Hall of Shame http://www.riceboypage.com/shame/ -Original Message- Well, imports are ok IF it's like this one... http://home.e

[Chevelle-List] 17" Wheels

2002-02-25 Thread Lojac
What exactly is backspacing?  What type of backspacing am I going to need to get these 275/40R17 under the rear on my 69 Chevelle?  What is the bolt pattern for the 69 Chevelle?   Thanks, Lojac

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.

2002-02-25 Thread NoNeck
I did go to his place when we drove to CT 2 yrs ago for the Chevelle show in Waterbury CT. Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Herbert Lumpp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 2:55 PM

RE: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Herb, A good place to start would be to take a straight-on picture, and include a ruler in the picture. That would at least give me a sense of scale & the level of d

RE: [Chevelle-List] Air Lift Kits

2002-02-25 Thread 396guy
Try http://www.ridetech.com/toc.htm.   Dale -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of LojacSent: Monday, February 25, 2002 4:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Air Lift Kits Has anyone used the Air Lift Kits on

[Chevelle-List] Desktop dyno-ing Josh's 454

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Josh,   The only heads I could find that were similar to yours are the GM 702.  They're oval port and have the same size valves.  The only difference is they're closed chamber and I believe yours are open chamber.  I don't think that will matter, Desktop Dyno doesn't ask about that.   The ot

Re: [Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hi John, You might want to consider reproducing the front grille emblem for the '66 El Camino. Not only are they hard to find (almost impossible) but no body is making the

RE: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread Richard M. Pruett
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Now that that's a rice rocket! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Corgill Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:25

Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
What is really bad is I just started a refresher math class? Now I feel real smart!   Larry

Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Michael: I'm bad. slip of the mind i knew that. larry

[Chevelle-List] Air Lift Kits

2002-02-25 Thread Lojac
Has anyone used the Air Lift Kits on their rear suspension?  I was thinking about it and was looking for some feedback before making the purchase.  Better yet, does anyone know of a complete kit that is offered for a 69 Chevelle.  When I say complete I mean bags, compressor, air tank, hardwa

Re: [Chevelle-List] 350 slip

2002-02-25 Thread Emil Dusek
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Sounds like a linkage problem. Check that first. Emil Dusek michael andrews wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > --

RE: [Chevelle-List] 350 slip

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Sounds like you need to adjust the linkage and/or replace some linkage bushings. John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com -Original Message- Hey out t

Re: [Chevelle-List] 350 slip

2002-02-25 Thread michael andrews
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey out there..It seems I started my car the other day and after putting it in rev. I tried to put it in park and it stayed in rev. I had to shift from 1 to park a cou

RE: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List What I mean is. Available space is 6.3" (160mm) and I need 6,7" (170mm) Sorry about all the confusion, but you know, I'm a metric guy. Guys, thanks for the match at the O

Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread denshew
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Larry I dont believe that .04 and 4/10 are the same thing. .4=4/10 Michael Must be that "new" math...Denny - To Unsu

RE: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Sorry guys, I meant 0,4" (10mm) Kind Regards André -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Ishee Sent: 2

Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Michael Ishee
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Larry I dont believe that .04 and 4/10 are the same thing. .4=4/10 Michael >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Che

[Chevelle-List] manufacturing scripts & emblems

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I am talking with a machinist about manufacturing some scripts and emblems that are not currently available as repros. We are working on the first couple already. The guy is

Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread richard a schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:46:51 +0100 "Tigergutt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > does somebody have a bellhousing lying around ?? > if yes, please measure it trans mounting to

Re: [Chevelle-List] Super Chevy

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Rob: with enough cubic inches ya win anywhere :) ! Larry (z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
In a message dated 2/25/2002 9:10:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] andre when you say 0.4 in? are we talking 4/10 (. 04) of an inch or ??/ Larry (z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List good description Raj. Rob Means "be good,if not,be good at it [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Raj R." <[EM

Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List TRUE,TRUE Rob Means "be good,if not,be good at it [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Dave Corgill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To

[Chevelle-List] Any RPM #7104 users?

2002-02-25 Thread bdo_chevelle
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Is anyone on the list using a Performer RPM #7104 intake (the #7104's the Q-Jet model) on a mild 350? I have a fresh 350 that's basically stock (ordinary heads, CR in th

[Chevelle-List] KB hypereutectic pistons...any feedback?

2002-02-25 Thread Jerry
I was down at my machine shop the other day, and it seems that there ain't a whole lot in the way of big block 402+.030 pistons these days, ( except whats now custom jobs from jl/ross/srp etc., or in a 12:1 speed-pro ) Since we are about to that point, I need to get something, and was wonderi

Re: [Chevelle-List] Super Chevy

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
I can think of two! Money and fine looking women :) Larry (Z)     but larry    with enough cubic inches,ya win races=money and everybody knows that the winner always gets the trophy girl!       Rob Means"be good,if

Re: [Chevelle-List] Maiden Voyage

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List she does not like the pictures of playmates on the wall though! hell,if she does all that, who needs the playmate pics!!! Rob Means "be good

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
I'm sorry, I thought you were in CT too.  I could have swore Jake said you had been to his place.  Oh well.   cYa-   Herb - Original Message - From: NoNeck To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in Ma

Re: [Chevelle-List] 69 Chevelle Rear Window

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
HEY JOHN ME TOO ME TOO, I've got a '70 thats rusted through in the lower right hand corner and could use a "patch panel", could send ya pics if ya need ta know how bad/how big of panel it needs, if ya could help, great if not i'll keep lookin...          

RE: [Chevelle-List] Rear Tire Size

2002-02-25 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List John, The calculation of the 17" sounds ok, but i think the 14" is wrong 235 x 0,6 = 141mm 141mm /25,4 = 5,55" 5,55 x 2 = 11,1" 11,1" + 14" = 25,1" the 14" is 25,1" tal

RE: [Chevelle-List] help !!!! manual trans + Computer problems

2002-02-25 Thread Tigergutt
Hi, Sorry for the long post !   does somebody have a bellhousing lying around ?? if yes, please measure it trans mounting to engine mounting flange. I could also need to know the measure of the clutch pressure plate (flywheel mounting to the contact point of the release bearing) I have 0

Re: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread Raj R.
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List In my barracuda it was a night and day difference.. From {grind grind grind grind grind >catch< vrom...} to {gri >catch< vrooom}... You tap the key and the car start

Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread Dave Corgill
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 07:32 AM 02/25/2002 -0800, you wrote: > lucky you that it is at least a f**d. mine is telling me she wants a > tricked out import. > Well, imports are ok IF it's like

Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
 lucky you that it is at least a f**d. mine is telling me she wants a tricked out import.   AAAH!!! QUICKget them kids some medical attention!       Rob Means"be good,if not,be good at it    [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message

Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-25 Thread Rob
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List BEEN GONE 4 A COUPLE 'O DAYS. How does one go about buying it back? when i did it i just told my agent i was interested in doing so and he took care of it.

RE: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread Michael Ishee
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List What is the benefit of upgrading to a high torque starter? Thanks Michael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of richard

Re: [Chevelle-List] My new motor....

2002-02-25 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Thats funny..I have $4200 into my 454 as well. My dad was visiting one day and asked how much I had into the motor. After I told him he laughed and said,"That's the total amount you paid for your 72 Torino with all the bells and whistles back in 72." Then I said, "Shhhdon't tell my w

Re: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread richard a schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List There is a "stock" GM hi-torque starter.Unfortunately I don't know the specific application where you can go to a parts store & get one off the shelf.It is different

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear Tire Size

2002-02-25 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List John's math is right on for the 275/40/17, but according to the tire height calculator on Randy's Ring & Pinion web page, a 235/60/14 is only 25.102" tall. I know I've post

RE: [Chevelle-List] Still Undecided -- c-clip question

2002-02-25 Thread wbainey
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I used Moser eliminators. I had to cut a small amount of the axle housing off(1/2 inch). The eliminators can be pressed on or some use the heat method. Heat the eliminat

RE: [Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread Dave Studly
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey Raj -- good thinking about using a lightweight starter from a common application. I haven't heard of anything like this in the Chevy realm, although I believe Corvettes

RE: RE: [Chevelle-List] Still Undecided -- c-clip question

2002-02-25 Thread Dave Studly
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Is there any machining required for C-clip eliminators? ie- is it something I can accomplish in my garage over the weekend? It's one thing I haven't done to my 12-bolt, but

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear Tire Size

2002-02-25 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List According to what other people have said, a 275-40-17 should have a 110mm sidewall height (about 4.33 inches). Multiply that by 2 and add it to your 17-inch rim for total ti

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear Tire Size

2002-02-25 Thread Lojac
OK thanks for the help.  I have agreed with the 40 series, but what about 275-40-17.  They shouldn't be much of a taller tire then 235-60-14 that I a using now, considering the sidewall difference.   Lojac - Original Message - From: Galen and Melissa Love To: [EMAIL PRO

Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] Still Undecided

2002-02-25 Thread denshew
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have over $1,500 in my 12 bolt housing, gears,

[Chevelle-List] Upgrading to a factory high-torque starter?

2002-02-25 Thread Raj R.
Hey guys, I upgraded the starter in my 67 barracuda to a high-torque mini-starter and I'm absolutely in love with it.. I'd like to do something similar for my Chevelle. I bought my barracuda starter from the local autozone (application was an '88 Dodge RamCharger, though I think any late 80'