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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-18-2022, 06:41 PM
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Posted By Scarebird
My 71 Lemans ragtop had a stroked 400 (440) with...

My 71 Lemans ragtop had a stroked 400 (440) with Edelbrock Port FI and KRE 85cc heads, roller cam; all hooked up to a M22Z and 2.93 8.5" posi.

It struggled to get double digit fuel mileage. I...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-14-2022, 07:15 PM
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Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
yes, it is a new L84, which is somewhat of a pain...

yes, it is a new L84, which is somewhat of a pain as the aftermarket has not really embraced the newer tech. Old engine was sold locally with PFI.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-14-2022, 12:06 PM
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Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
It is - L84 long block ...

It is - L84 long block

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=584094&stc=1&d=1644854666
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-13-2022, 08:08 PM
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Posted By Scarebird
Big changes, purists beware!...

Big changes, purists beware! (https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6318783&postcount=1)
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2021, 11:53 AM
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Posted By Scarebird
Still single digit fuel mileage. Noted that the...

Still single digit fuel mileage. Noted that the fuel pressure creeped up now to 68 psi - no way to adjust that with the current Corvette regulator. May need to replace it.

Intermittent wiper...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-28-2021, 10:48 PM
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Posted By Scarebird
Yes. It was a misadjusted rocker (so I took it...

Yes. It was a misadjusted rocker (so I took it down for nothing - the heads checked out fine). I did swap out the solid Crowers for hydraulic Johnstons from Butler- very quiet! Still has the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-26-2021, 12:39 PM
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Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Needed to get some laundry done, though some...

Needed to get some laundry done, though some sketchy guy in an Aztez was in the way.

https://www.breakingbad-locations.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/E10-Fly.mkv_000097278.jpg

Had to park...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-19-2021, 03:54 PM
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Posted By Scarebird
I can easily hear the air thru the intake -...

I can easily hear the air thru the intake - especially when the throttle body is opened - both rockers are at 0.005" or so - valves are shut.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-19-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
I was getting a minor stumble on acceleration. I...

I was getting a minor stumble on acceleration. I viewed the Edelbrock boards to see if there was any thing there about this but found nothing.

I decided to start from square one. Compression...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-29-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Drove in to work yesterday trying to get miles on...

Drove in to work yesterday trying to get miles on the car and the PCM educated. One thing I noticed was the dash center was fluttering pretty good: the vacuum gauge mounted to it was oscillating...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-24-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
I think this is the one: Quantity ...

I think this is the one:


Quantity
1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO 4.3L V6
Heat & Air Conditioning : Blower Motor
GPD 2311581 {#5049597, 700082} (Standard Replacement) Info
Rear; w/ AC
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-24-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
My guess is pretty much any RWD V8 automatic (car...

My guess is pretty much any RWD V8 automatic (car or truck - you have old trucks in TX?) in the 80's would have these carb brackets - I would look at the yards.

That said, these may be another...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-23-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
What I ended up doing was modding the existing...

What I ended up doing was modding the existing bracket and cable. Unfortunately the bracket has been modded half a dozen times so is a bit patchy!(hence the lack of pix!).

The cable is even...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-15-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
That is a good point.

That is a good point.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-15-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
First tank of fuel run thru - 7.35 mpg. ...

First tank of fuel run thru - 7.35 mpg.

Obviously a miscaculation and/or more tuning to do. I have run 3 tunes; my guess is it has not sorted itself out yet.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-24-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Minor issues being dealt with. I noted I...

Minor issues being dealt with.

I noted I could not hear the solid lifters as before (Crower rollers). I had the lash set at 0, thinking the expansion of the aluminum heads would give around 5...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-08-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Thank you very much - the painter did an...

Thank you very much - the painter did an exceptional job.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-08-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Little things that need attention. Twice the...

Little things that need attention.

Twice the car's battery ran down completely dead. ????
Parked in the garage the other night, went out to get something and noted the interior lights were on -...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-03-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Thank you both. Lucy Blue is hard to beat.

Thank you both. Lucy Blue is hard to beat.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-03-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Gracias. Yesterday it was deemed...

Gracias.

Yesterday it was deemed operational. Still a small punch list to go thru.

Trying to decide whether it is worth the effort to market the seat belt conversion...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2021, 12:14 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
A company called Redline Goods...

A company called Redline Goods (https://www.redlinegoods.com/). This was a prototype which they had made in Poland of all places! Real leather, had to glue it to the ring with Landau top cement. I...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
New shift boot ...

New shift boot

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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-28-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
HWYSTR455: I found that if I used a ratchet...

HWYSTR455: I found that if I used a ratchet strap and wood wedges I could move the pipes for much better access. Also, a crow's foot wrench with extension and T-handle works really nice!

Seat...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2021, 01:07 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Got more of the unique 71 engine paint; it has...

Got more of the unique 71 engine paint; it has that weird greenish cast to it. Remounted the exhaust manifolds and engine mounts.
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-18-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,794
Posted By Scarebird
Yes, only thing I could not get around. Made...

Yes, only thing I could not get around. Made some test bezels out of billet, if we make more will 3D print them.
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