Re: [Chevelle-List] Flowmaster Ruining America

2003-01-27 Thread Dave Corgill
At 07:12 PM 01/27/2003 -0500, you wrote: Flowmaster: Destroying America With Thunder Flowmaster, manufacturer of loud, hot-rod "performance exhaust systems," has won this month's Noisy Dozen award from Noise Free America. Flowmaster, based in Santa Rosa, California, proclaims that it manufa

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Dave Corgill
At 10:09 PM 01/27/2003 -0800, you wrote: She did say the next car I (we) build will be either a '69 Camaro (for her) or a street rod of some type. I'm thinking a 33-34 Ford 3 window coupe with a blown/injected big block Chevy or maybe a '32 low boy. It's only money right? ;) cYa- Then YOU

RE: [Chevelle-List] Flowmaster Ruining America

2003-01-27 Thread Crazy Rusty
“these illegal hot rod exhausts increase noise levels, which produces chaos and confusion”   Chaos and confusion is my motto…   Did you read the other ones on their page?   "This is as loud as a jet or disco--and it's blasting outside your window”.  I didn’t ever think about comparin

RE: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread Craig Ellis
I agree. I've got a Dr. Gas X pipe in my BBC and it sounds, well, like a race car. I love it. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Herbert LumppSent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 1:19 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-

RE: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
Makes sense to me. Thanks Herb!   John Nasta       -Original Message- Actually John, the H pipe only works when the rpm and exhaust velocity are low.  Once rpm and exhaust velocity get high, the exhaust goes right past the H pipe.  An X pipe on the other hand works at all

Re: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread Clint Hooper
I'm running a Stainless Works 3" X-pipe on my ZR-1. If anyone wants to see it in place,email me offline and I'll shoot you a pic. Bassani makes a nice polished stainless unit for about the same price as the Dr.Gas,I think. On the dyno,my former '90 ZR-1 picked up 12rwhp and 15rwtq. Pretty ch

Re: [Chevelle-List] Combustion chamber size

2003-01-27 Thread MICRLASER
that's something ya may have to measure yourself which you can do using a simple wet measure cup.  It can be anywhere between 110-119 CC.  The casting number is for a 402 light duty truck or 402 passenger car application or 390 HP 454 corvette.  Hope this helps! Tom

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Clint Hooper
My wife loved driving my 68 Elky BB cause it had a 700R4. She really likes our 69 Elky but it's a 4spd car. Nothing against manual trans cars(her 57 Nomad was a 4spd) but she has a lot of trouble driving one since her stroke in '98. I'm thinking about installing a TH400 in the 69 so she can drive i

[Chevelle-List] Combustion chamber size

2003-01-27 Thread Craig Ellis
Does anyone have reliable info on the combustion chamber size of GM's large oval port heads? I've got a set of 3964290's (290's) and I can't seem to find what the combustion chamber volume is supposed to be from the factory.   C. Ellis

Re: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Actually John, the H pipe only works when the rpm and exhaust velocity are low.  Once rpm and exhaust velocity get high, the exhaust goes right past the H pipe.  An X pipe on the other hand works at all rpm for obvious reasons.   According to the Dr. Gas web page:   "Dr. Gas, Inc. has develop

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Herbert Lumpp
That would be a pretty awesome sight Dale! Unfortunately, my wife isn't a big Chevelle (or El Camino for that matter) fan. She prefers old Vettes and '69 Camaros. The great thing is she wants me to be happy so I get to build whatever kind of car I like. She did say the next car I (we) build wil

RE: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Dale McIntosh
Sorry about that, Herb . I was looking at my subscription expiration date of May 04 - Duh! April 2003 (that's two-thousand and three - this year). Long day I suppose. Both have the same paint, interior, wheel/tire sizes, and even claim the same engines. You're in just the opposite fix I'm in b

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Thanks everyone! cYa-   Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 6:46 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Supe

RE: [Chevelle-List] Flowmaster Ruining America

2003-01-27 Thread Richard M. Pruett
   Low class   Two letters...BS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 7:12 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Flowmaster Ruining Ame

Re: [Chevelle-List] Head Gasket Thickness concerns.

2003-01-27 Thread Lorrie Rhoton
Hey Mark, Gary here just wondering if you might be able to help? Looking for a body rust free 1969 chevelle SS or anything straight , mine has to much !Just bought 69 427 better body would be nice. Maybe you can help Thanks Gary! - Original Message -

[Chevelle-List] Flowmaster Ruining America

2003-01-27 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
Hey Guys, Tom sent this to me, and I thought that youd all get a kick out of it! -Tim Flowmaster: Destroying America With Thunder Flowmaster, manufacturer of loud, hot-rod "performance exhaust systems," has won this month's Noisy Dozen award from Noise Free America. Flowmaster, based in Sant

RE: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
Yes, that was pointed out earlier, and I suppose that's why they make 2 different grills now.   John Nasta       -Original Message- True, but I recall hearing people  complain that the 300 grille had a thinner center bar making the ss trim fit unevenly even if you did dril

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Yeah and idiot me believed him.. It's April 2K3 Herb, sorry 'bout that.. Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > lol thats what Dale saiy's too > KenD > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailpl

Re: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 1/27/2003 6:44:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True, but I recall hearing people  complain that the 300 grille had a thinner center bar making the ss trim fit unevenly even if you did drill the holes in it. Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.

Re: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread NoNeck
True, but I recall hearing people  complain that the 300 grille had a thinner center bar making the ss trim fit unevenly even if you did drill the holes in it. Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [

RE: [Chevelle-List] piston markings

2003-01-27 Thread Craig Ellis
Kent,   I dropped a note to Bruce at trw.com and trwauto.com and both came back undeliverable. Probably a website problem but I thought you'd want to know.   Craig -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kent LewisSent: Sunday, Janua

RE: [Chevelle-List] piston markings

2003-01-27 Thread Craig Ellis
Ron,   I got some more info and it appears I have the same piston. When I use the compression calculator, however, it gives me a ratio of 8.8 to 1. Here's the URL - maybe you can figure out what's up. http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/motor.html   I sure would hate to think my com

RE: [Chevelle-List] piston markings

2003-01-27 Thread Craig Ellis
Ron,   Also, you might check this out:  http://www.flatlanderracing.com/trwchevy396_427.html   Craig -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cutter169Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 10:51 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [Chevell

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread SUPRSPRT72
lol thats what Dale saiy's too KenD

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Dan McIntosh
I heard that issue wont be out until next year!! LOL Dan McIntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: "Dale McIntosh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 7:15 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super C

RE: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle=good advice

2003-01-27 Thread Richard M. Pruett
Ken, Did you consider contacting the tech guys at Flowmaster? I did and they were very knowledgeable and helpful.  I was going to go with 40 series on the 396 but found out that they don't recommend them for big blocks; cracking and popping and such. I'm using the 30 series, 2 1/2" pipes wit

Re: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle=good advice

2003-01-27 Thread Ken's Email
Good advice. Others please ? Ken McDee    "Rodney." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you're worried about being obnoxious, I wouldn't go with 40 series Flowmasters :)    I just put them on my car and they're fine during the day, but they are probably a little obnoxious when I start the car in the

RE: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
I am going with 50 series Flowmasters and the H-pipe, with tailpipes exiting behind the tires. The purpose of the crossover (H or X) pipes is to balance out the pressure to improve the flow of the exhaust gasses. Some people argue that the X-pipe is better because it forces the exhaust stre

Re: [Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread Rodney.
If you're worried about being obnoxious, I wouldn't go with 40 series Flowmasters :)    I just put them on my car and they're fine during the day, but they are probably a little obnoxious when I start the car in the neighborhood at 2 a.m. to leave somewhere.    Definitely get 2.5" pipes ove

[Chevelle-List] Holley 4160 carb rebuild question

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Hey all, Don't know how many of you have done this before, but I have a Holley 4160 600CFM carb I'm rebuilding for my 327. I got the rebuild kit for it, part #37-720, and I have not yet opened it, but- in some of the rebuild info I have (I've gotten several sources from the web, plus bought a Ho

[Chevelle-List] Holley 4160 carb rebuild question

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Hey all, Don't know how many of you have done this before, but I have a Holley 4160 600CFM carb I'm rebuilding for my 327. I got the rebuild kit for it, part #37-720, and I have not yet opened it, but- in some of the rebuild info I have (I've gotten several sources from the web, plus bought a Ho

Re: [Chevelle-List] did I break it??

2003-01-27 Thread MICRLASER
have them magnafluxed. best way to check. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

baby pool - was RE: [Chevelle-List] 69 El Camino update

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
I figured I'd change the subject since it wasn't really clear, but I'm having a "baby pool" for the birth of my El Camino. Details are below. John Nasta -Original Message- I'm thinking about starting a "baby pool" of sorts, meaning that the person who guesses closest to the day Ron say

RE: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
Thanks for the info, but now they do make 2 separate grills for the cars with or without the center trim piece. It seems to me that there were really only 2 grills, and each of them was available in 2 paint schemes. Would you say that's correct?   Why does everybody keep forgetting to me

Re: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread yenkochevelle
There seems to be a lot of confusion on the correct 69 grill. I had a guy tell me he was working on Chevelles for 20 years and there were not different 69 grills until I told him I had Chevelles for 30 years and there are different grills. He still didn't believe me until I sent him a pictur

Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer repair in dfw ?

2003-01-27 Thread KNUTSONChevelle
In a message dated 1/26/2003 8:46:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > where is DFW? > Dallas Ft worth Texas - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Chevelle-List] Muffler and Pipe recommendations for 67 Chevelle

2003-01-27 Thread Ken's Email
I have a 67 Chevelle Malibu with a 383 stroker engine, 625 Carter AFB Competition Carb, Headers. I am thinking of changing exhaust system. Somewhat confusing. I want something loud, but not obnoxious. I have heard the following: - 2.5 inch pipes throughout with either Flowmaster 40 or Flowmaster 50

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread SUPRSPRT72
hello , the issue about the his/hers is April,2003 page 30 kewl cars KenD 72 HeavyChevy

RE: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread John Nasta
The reason is because you can always drill holes into a grill that doesn’t have them, but it's much harder to fill holes on a grill that does. Both are available now.   John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of NoNeck S

Re: [Chevelle-List] did I break it??

2003-01-27 Thread rocky hill
I have seen many head do as you describe, standing on end and tip over. I doubt if you did anything to it, if you are worried you can have it magged to see if it's cracked, but I don't think you did anything to it. A cast iron head is pretty tough, and would take quite a blow to crack or break it!

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
May 2K4. The cars look great! Jim '66 Malibu --- Herbert Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jim, > > I was at the store the other day and the Super Chevy > on the shelf didn't > have the article you're talking about. Which issue > (month) should I be > looking for? Thanks. > > cYa- > > He

[Chevelle-List] did I break it??

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
I'm hoping for some words of comfort here, but yesterday I had to run out to the garage to get some tools, and when walking by my 327 heads, I accidentally knocked one over. I had them standing on end on the floor, so it simply tipped over and fell on the side where the springs and studs are. I w

RE: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Dale McIntosh
May 2004 issue, Herb. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy > > > Jim, > > I was at the store the other day and the Super Chevy on the > shelf didn't have the article you're talking about. Which > issue (month) s

[Chevelle-List] elco-crash-wife

2003-01-27 Thread PLGChevelle65
Hey Herb: Great advice! What are these women thinking anyway? Only a car!! Maybe if a loved one's life was on the line it might be "only a car". But during the course of normal, satisfying, productive and enjoyable lifestyle, our cars become not only our hobbies and our outside love

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Jim, I was at the store the other day and the Super Chevy on the shelf didn't have the article you're talking about. Which issue (month) should I be looking for? Thanks. cYa- Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino ACES 3509, MCC 528 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: "J.

Re: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread NoNeck
Thanks for the info John... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 11:52 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions > Hi Josh, > > Ye

Re: [Chevelle-List] 68/69 Grille questions

2003-01-27 Thread NoNeck
I always wondered why they chose to reproduce the less popular 300 deluxe grille over the Malibu style grille...  Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, Januar