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Jun 13, 2003 | 06:41 PM

fauxrs

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TKO install web page up......

Well, I fianlly got around to getting my web page updated with the TKO install information - this is the same information that wazs recently published in my club newsletter.

Thanks to all that chimed in with information for me prior to installing this guy. its easily the best thing I've done to the car - next to the paint job.
http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/gearedup.htm

Jun 13, 2003 | 08:50 PM

A C

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

Nice page! :cheers:

If you thought that 2.43 1st gear was bad...older M21's came with a 2.20 1st. No wonder they wouldn't let you buy one with a rear gear higher than a 3.70. :steering:

AC

Jun 13, 2003 | 08:58 PM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (A C)

I agree. Nice job on the webpage. :thumbs:

Jun 13, 2003 | 10:27 PM

Bob Turner

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

Eric,

Great job on the page and to the point!! Boy, I really need to get my a** in gear and get my webpage done.......!!!!!!

Have you seen a mileage improvement?

Bob :cheers:

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:15 PM

fauxrs

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (Bob Turner)

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Eric,

Have you seen a mileage improvement?

Bob :cheers:

No, I just drive faster. :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:37 PM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

Looks good, wish I was a IT type dude.

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:40 PM

SAMMAN

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

excellent page, makes it look easy to do.

Jun 14, 2003 | 12:35 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

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Jun 14, 2003 | 12:40 AM

terryrudy

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

Awesome page Eric! I have added it to Corvettefaq if you don't mind. :) So the engine is the next project, eh? :) :thumbs:
-terry

Jun 14, 2003 | 04:00 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (terryrudy)

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Awesome page Eric! I have added it to Corvettefaq if you don't mind. :) So the engine is the next project, eh? :) :thumbs:
-terry

Corvette FAQ - absolutely - yes the engine is next - the first episode (article has been written, I have to get my rings ordered before I can finish the second installment (installation of the reciprocating assy) - I also have to get my Bore gauges back too so I can verify the machine shops work.

Couple of other tools I need....

anyone want to loan me a ring filer and a rod bolt stretch gauge??? :D

Jun 14, 2003 | 09:37 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

very nice website. so what do you figure your tops speed is compared to before??

Jun 14, 2003 | 11:53 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (QuickVet)

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very nice website. so what do you figure your tops speed is compared to before??

In all honesty I dont know. The congested state of southern California Freeways kinda makes it hard to test :lol: If the magazines were correct my L-82 4 spd had a top end of about 130, If I were to guess - I would say somewhere around 145-150 - but that is just a wild guess, running my unmodified L-82

Jun 14, 2003 | 08:41 PM

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CDaniel525

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

accordig to mathmatical calculations, with a 3.55 rear gear (thats what I have) and the .68 5th gear of tko I could do 203 mph at 6000 RPMs :D

Jun 15, 2003 | 01:31 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

I was thinking of bringing the shifter straight up out of the console as well. That is.......once I get the car back together. I was wondering if bringing the shifter up through the center might cause you to have to lean more to the right while shifting verses the stock location. What are your thoughts on the new position verses the old?

Mark

Jun 15, 2003 | 02:15 AM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (81vette)

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What are your thoughts on the new position verses the old?

Mark

Withe the short throw shifter - reaching it is easier than with my hurst shifter before - teh hurst had a much longer thrown placing third gear easily as far away as 5th is now - I have no problems with it. I am 6' tall (without gorrilla arms) :p:

Its really about the look - to be prefectly honest I looked at spacing the shifter over but the aftermarket shifter I have would probably not have liked it - the steel - shift stop ring is much larger than the factory shifter and there would have been intereferance with it - if I spaced the shifter arm over 2" or so.
Therefore I opted not to.

As for - mathmatical calcs for my top speed - I didnt bother with that - while I am sure mathematically I am good to 190 to 200........ since air resistance is exponential - I have no doubt that the math calcs would only be true if driving in a vacuum.

Jun 15, 2003 | 04:00 PM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (fauxrs)

looks good

Jun 15, 2003 | 04:25 PM

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Re: TKO install web page up...... (74VETTE)

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accordig to mathmatical calculations, with a 3.55 rear gear (thats what I have) and the .68 5th gear of tko I could do 203 mph at 6000 RPMs :D

if you have the 500 hp of coarse :D

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