greg75vette
The Traffic Baron
That is one black plug lol.
I vote for Al for the intake. Though, SS doesn't transfer heat as well...
I vote for Al for the intake. Though, SS doesn't transfer heat as well...
SBG's C3
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SuperBuickGuy
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cold plugs tend to look like that when there's no blower or turbo in front of them.... :chinese:
anyway, on with clutch work
the problem, the throwout bearing isn't moving far enough to fully disengage the clutch.
solution
replace the master cylinder - and while I'm at it, fix a leak (ug)
see where the red hose goes into the master cylinder? it leaked there
much better, and with a clamp
I also found what's probably a problem - the booster rattles, and it doesn't work very well.... bet it came from me clearancing it for the clutch master cylinder? naw, err... probably, but it didn't work well before - granted, pounding on it made it work worse.... but still, trifles
I'm waiting for a 7" dual diaphram, should be here just after the next boat from China arrives
while I'm waiting
a bit of cardboard fab.... I figure I'll let the ideas gel until Sunday, then make it out of a more durable metal. The air filter is from an 09 Jetta.
anyway, on with clutch work
the problem, the throwout bearing isn't moving far enough to fully disengage the clutch.
solution
replace the master cylinder - and while I'm at it, fix a leak (ug)
see where the red hose goes into the master cylinder? it leaked there
much better, and with a clamp
I also found what's probably a problem - the booster rattles, and it doesn't work very well.... bet it came from me clearancing it for the clutch master cylinder? naw, err... probably, but it didn't work well before - granted, pounding on it made it work worse.... but still, trifles
I'm waiting for a 7" dual diaphram, should be here just after the next boat from China arrives
while I'm waiting
a bit of cardboard fab.... I figure I'll let the ideas gel until Sunday, then make it out of a more durable metal. The air filter is from an 09 Jetta.
69427
The Artist formerly known as Turbo84
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a bit of cardboard fab.... I figure I'll let the ideas gel until Sunday, then make it out of a more durable metal. The air filter is from an 09 Jetta.
Is that filter going to have enough flow area to prevent a noticeable pressure drop?
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
valid question - Here's how I scientifically came up with the answer - I measured the one for my old 06 GTO, it has less square inches of filter area than the Jetta one.... also, if I'm wrong, I gave myself room to put a second filter in it.
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
and more durable metal
you can see where I'm drawing cold air from
the raw edge will have rubber to seal it to the hood
stopped here
tomorrow, radii the corners, finish the edges and polish it.... then put the sticker on it
you can see where I'm drawing cold air from
the raw edge will have rubber to seal it to the hood
stopped here
tomorrow, radii the corners, finish the edges and polish it.... then put the sticker on it
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
Booster arrived tonight
and it fits perfect - it's a universal fit, so that was a pleasant surprise
compare to old one
it clears without beating
forgot to take one picture, I had to make a spacer so the rod engaged the brake piston
but it fits well
and despite my crappy welds, the box looks fine
and it fits perfect - it's a universal fit, so that was a pleasant surprise
compare to old one
it clears without beating
forgot to take one picture, I had to make a spacer so the rod engaged the brake piston
but it fits well
and despite my crappy welds, the box looks fine
DeeVeeEight
Fast Pedalphile
Booster arrived tonight
and it fits perfect - it's a universal fit, so that was a pleasant surprise
compare to old one
it clears without beating
forgot to take one picture, I had to make a spacer so the rod engaged the brake piston
but it fits well
and despite my crappy welds, the box looks fine
The 'Vette sticker tops it off nicely... nice job! Now for the smoke test.
What is the diameter of the new booster?
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
SBG, Why in hell you have to be some 3500 miles away, damnit man....I want to drive your car, mainly due to the new brake booster, I need get with you on back channel or maybe another thread on that change out....
everyone rags my ass over my Hydro Boost changeout, which finally cured the problems on MY car's braking.....
and So I am curious about the total change in booster appearance you have there, that tells me the guts are somehow different, and I want to know how the brakes work, .....
:twitch::fishing::smash:
everyone rags my ass over my Hydro Boost changeout, which finally cured the problems on MY car's braking.....
and So I am curious about the total change in booster appearance you have there, that tells me the guts are somehow different, and I want to know how the brakes work, .....
:twitch::fishing::smash:
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
It's a 7" dual diaphram "hot rod" or "universal" booster. I paid 60 bucks incl. shipping for it off ebay. Of course, you could order a Corvette one, same box, much higher price.
and
I wish I was 3500 miles away so I could drive my Corvette.... I hate putting chains on the Corvette - so all it does is sit and look pretty in garage.
and
I wish I was 3500 miles away so I could drive my Corvette.... I hate putting chains on the Corvette - so all it does is sit and look pretty in garage.
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
I sent you a email over this, as the conversation maybe boring to others.....
I want to know your driving/BRAKING performance impressions....particularly since the exterior is totally different appearing, the guts have to be different too, .......:thumbs:
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
I sent you a email over this, as the conversation maybe boring to others.....
I want to know your driving/BRAKING performance impressions....particularly since the exterior is totally different appearing, the guts have to be different too, .......:thumbs:
life, the weather and everything have prevented the full test drive with the FAST efi.... and I'm still waiting for that, but I'll update driving impressions with the dual diaphram MC...
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
Hmmmm... I may have found the idling/misfire problem
fixed
I do need to replace several boots, and was planning on a rewire tonight... but somehow I managed to order straight boots rather than 90*.... ah well, blizzard tonight, probably not Corvette driving weather tomorrow.
fixed
I do need to replace several boots, and was planning on a rewire tonight... but somehow I managed to order straight boots rather than 90*.... ah well, blizzard tonight, probably not Corvette driving weather tomorrow.
MYBAD79
Moderator
hard to tell from the photos..... the cap doesn't look too bad..... what did you fix ???
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
do you see a strap running from the center of the rotor to the tip?
MYBAD79
Moderator
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
makes me wish for a clear cap to see the light show that would've produced
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
while I'm stewing the answers above.... more progress on another couple issues.
1) the clutch is a man's clutch - seriously, a man who can push 400# to disengage the clutch.... the fix is a different master cylinder - for those counting, this is number 3. 1st was 7/8, 2nd 1", now 5/8"... as this thing is beginning to seem like it needs a zipper - I figured I'd help myself out (hard to hold the bolt inside the car while ratcheting on the firewall
that was round 1, round 2 came with bolts both the same length
out with the new
in with the new
which looks exactly like the old.... and 5/8" was the right choice..... thus, if you're going hydraulic, 5/8" to the GM pivot point is a good feel. Do not use the short master cylinder because it does not push enough fluid
2) carpet work
I finally ordered the last major pieces for the inside - so it's time to start buttoning this up
before
after
1) the clutch is a man's clutch - seriously, a man who can push 400# to disengage the clutch.... the fix is a different master cylinder - for those counting, this is number 3. 1st was 7/8, 2nd 1", now 5/8"... as this thing is beginning to seem like it needs a zipper - I figured I'd help myself out (hard to hold the bolt inside the car while ratcheting on the firewall
that was round 1, round 2 came with bolts both the same length
out with the new
in with the new
which looks exactly like the old.... and 5/8" was the right choice..... thus, if you're going hydraulic, 5/8" to the GM pivot point is a good feel. Do not use the short master cylinder because it does not push enough fluid
2) carpet work
I finally ordered the last major pieces for the inside - so it's time to start buttoning this up
before
after
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
new differential
2.73 gears..... posi is in good shape, needs a left yoke; or simply a shim....we'll see which one I go with....
So I dinked with the car tonight, working on tuning it.... I've come to the conclusion I think I made a mistake by putting the 1.6 ratio rockers on it.... it won't idle under 1400 rpm, even with the rockers at 1/8 turn past zero lash..... ah well, I can fix this pretty easily
2.73 gears..... posi is in good shape, needs a left yoke; or simply a shim....we'll see which one I go with....
So I dinked with the car tonight, working on tuning it.... I've come to the conclusion I think I made a mistake by putting the 1.6 ratio rockers on it.... it won't idle under 1400 rpm, even with the rockers at 1/8 turn past zero lash..... ah well, I can fix this pretty easily
SuperBuickGuy
Well-known member
it's 20 degrees, and paint is coming out in spurts.... oh yeah, and I won't get more firewood until tomorrow night
anyway, so I painted a new part in front of the heater
anyway, so I painted a new part in front of the heater