It's ALIVE
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Le Mans Master
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From: Little Elm TX
It's ALIVE
I can't thank Chris@SpeedDemon enough. Even with a few complications, he did EVERYTHING HE possibly could and then some to get it right BEFORE I left with it. I really couldn't get on it much since I'm still breaking in the motor and the new clutch.
Yes, the aluminum flywheel and Spec Stage 2 clutch is noisey. I'll learn to live with it. It's a little annoying right now because it reminds me of the sound the motor WAS making after the bearing spun. :mad I'm hoping it might quiet down a little once it's broke in. I'll post on that later.
(BTW, I knew well in advance that this might happen, and I was okay with it..........so don't go there! :D )
As far as the motor is concerned, all I can say is WOW. I haven't even seen it's total potential yet, and I'm impressed. The electric water pump is well worth it. I got stuck in some construction traffic and with the A/C off, it dropped down and stayed nice and cool. I think I need to clean the radiator so it'll stay cool with the A/C on as well. :yesnod:
I may just have to go and drive it another 1000 miles tomorrow! :D :seeya
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 11:27 PM 8/11/2002]
Yes, the aluminum flywheel and Spec Stage 2 clutch is noisey. I'll learn to live with it. It's a little annoying right now because it reminds me of the sound the motor WAS making after the bearing spun. :mad I'm hoping it might quiet down a little once it's broke in. I'll post on that later.
(BTW, I knew well in advance that this might happen, and I was okay with it..........so don't go there! :D )
As far as the motor is concerned, all I can say is WOW. I haven't even seen it's total potential yet, and I'm impressed. The electric water pump is well worth it. I got stuck in some construction traffic and with the A/C off, it dropped down and stayed nice and cool. I think I need to clean the radiator so it'll stay cool with the A/C on as well. :yesnod:
I may just have to go and drive it another 1000 miles tomorrow! :D :seeya
[Modified by R94 LT 1, 11:27 PM 8/11/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Raymore Missouri
Re: It's ALIVE (R94 LT 1)
I was just thinking the other day... your signature had read that your car would be revived on August 9th, but we didn't see a post from you on August 9th. I'm glad to see it is running! :yesnod:
I bet you are very glad to have your Vette back! :cool: :cheers:
:seeya
Mike
I bet you are very glad to have your Vette back! :cool: :cheers:
:seeya
Mike
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: It's ALIVE (zyal8r)
I was just thinking the other day... your signature had read that your car would be revived on August 9th, but we didn't see a post from you on August 9th. I'm glad to see it is running! :yesnod:
I bet you are very glad to have your Vette back! :cool: :cheers:
:seeya
Mike
I bet you are very glad to have your Vette back! :cool: :cheers:
:seeya
Mike
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Re: It's ALIVE (R94 LT 1)
Stage 2 clutch? Is that a two-piece clutch? It must be very quick on the shifts! Drivetrain mods are the best for going fast :yesnod:
I'd love to see that tach go to redline as fast as I'd imagine it can with those two mods. Next should be a carbonfiber driveshaft :yesnod:
[Modified by GDP, 10:22 PM 8/12/2002]
I'd love to see that tach go to redline as fast as I'd imagine it can with those two mods. Next should be a carbonfiber driveshaft :yesnod:
[Modified by GDP, 10:22 PM 8/12/2002]
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Re: It's ALIVE (DanielW)
dyno'd it yet????
I'm old too :cheers:
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Re: It's ALIVE (DanielW)
You mind me asking how much it cost you????? don't have to be specific just a ballpark figure. :cheers:
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Re: It's ALIVE (Hardcorvette)
Congrats! :cheers: I know it has been a long process for you...now it is time to reap the rewards! :yesnod:
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From: Sachse Texas
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Re: It's ALIVE (R94 LT 1)
Congrats on finally picking up the ride. Your car has been down a VERY long time and I hope the wait was worth it. Sounds like it was.
FWIW...
Told you so :p:
:jester
FWIW...
I'm hoping it might quiet down a little once it's broke in. I'll post on that later. (BTW, I knew well in advance that this might happen, and I was okay with it..........so don't go there! )
:jester