Recent content by JAKE

For the 398 CID build I'm into, I'm consider using piston rings I haven't used before and am hoping someone has used them and will give me some feed-back on them. They're: Speed-Pro R-19100s and Perfect Circle 315-0036 I'm going to write this last part, even though I know up-front that it...

I've been internet shopping for a set of pistons for the 396 LT1 engine build for my son's car. I've come across pistons made of two different alloy specs - 2618-T61 Forged Aluminum and Forged 4032 High Silicone Aluminum alloy. I came up blank when I tried finding a site that compared one...

I'm about to begin a stroker build for my son's 96 Vette so I need a 4-bolt empty LT1/4 block. In Texas preferably for pick up by me. Willing to swap his running LT1 corvette short block, less the miscellaneous parts I need off it like Opti, WP, timing chain cover, rear main seal, etc.; swap it...

My new Z06 wheels arrived yesterday so my stock 96 saw blades are for sale. Four: 2 # 17" x 8.5" (front) and 2 @ 17 x 9.5" (rear), all 20 factory lug nuts, all 20 screw-on plastic lug nut covers, all four Center Caps, Four locking lug nuts with key. You'll have the option of running the...

My Vette's manuals specifically advise against using ATF in the PS system. I've done it before, but wouldn't again. Jake

I removed the cluster from my 96 to install a LT4 cluster with its 8K tach. The one I removed works perfectly. $100.00 plus shipping. I do PayPay. Jake

I've got all three cables plus the cigarette lighter power cable. I have the software on a 1.44 floppy and the factory User's Manual. All you'll need is a laptop or a PC; plug it into the ALDL and BINGO! As you may already know, Diacom will give you readouts in real-time, can be set to record...

I just followed a link from CorvetteActionCenter and located this Forum. Glad I did. Just to give a little background: I'm now retired, but I use to build BB Chevy engines for several Chicago Area 1/4 mile drag racing teams. I've also built several SBs; a few L98s (one was a 434, another a...