dropped 434 in today....not fun

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May 26, 2009 | 09:50 AM

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BrianCunningham

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Thanks going to be one sweet ride.

May 26, 2009 | 12:18 PM

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jerkyboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c-4 lhozwalte

im curious about the breather tubes in the vc?are you running a crank case vaccume?

The builder was just going to use V/C breathers but I already had the catch can set up with lines so we just kept it how it was. Steve I haven't run a PVC for some time so I figured why start now. I am not planning on using a vacuum pump. When the motor was on the dyno, it was pulling almost 15lbs vacuum at idle believe it or not

May 26, 2009 | 01:42 PM

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Jeebus that looks vile....

May 26, 2009 | 04:32 PM

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89Corvette6spdFX3

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May 27, 2009 | 12:43 AM

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ultraviolet70

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jerkyboy

Its got plenty of room. i had the valve cover cut back and re-welded a few inches figuring it would be a problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultraviolet70

Do you think it would have cleared without the customization?

Sorry to be a pest, but same questions again. Just need a quick answer.
Thanks

Just in case I was a bit vague. Do you think the tall valve cover would have cleared the wiper motor without modifying it?

May 27, 2009 | 02:43 AM

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REDC4CORVETTE

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I always forget about the wiper motor.I have 3 of them now .The black cover always breaks.The 434 is one heavy engine.
You should have a good 11 sec motor

May 27, 2009 | 09:16 AM

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jerkyboy

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Originally Posted by ultraviolet70

Sorry Ultra... I would say that you might be able to fit the tall V/C in there but removing it would prove difficult. Everyone I have ever known that went to a tall V/C had it modified. Therefore, I just did it as a precaution.

May 27, 2009 | 09:17 AM

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Steve85

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Originally Posted by ultraviolet70

Tall will not fit, some mid height covers do though.

These fit...

These would not...(These are clearanced more than typically required)

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May 27, 2009 | 09:27 AM

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jerkyboy

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That V/C below is exactly as much as mine is clearanced. Not sure if mine are "mid height" or not. What is the height on the mid? I miss my Raised letter Chevy valve covers. I may have to get some more