vortech install started tonight
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vortech install started tonight
i have all the top stuff off except the ps pulley.....i will be going under the car after a smoke and a beer.......time to tackle the rack and pinion and get the drill out :D
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
:hurray: :hurray: GOOD FOR YOU :hurray: :hurray:
Be sure to keep us posted on your progress and we're all pulling for ya! Don't forget to snap some pix as you go along too.
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Be sure to keep us posted on your progress and we're all pulling for ya! Don't forget to snap some pix as you go along too.
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
well ia m setting the depth on my drill bit stop and am wondering how much extra clearance the pin need depth wise...i am using ATI's pin kit and the pin is .750...i am thinking a depth of .825 should be plenty but i have done a search and checked ati's site with no luck :mad .....i will tell you one thing ....that crank bolt is FRIGGIN tight :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
i found the info......it is supposed to be .800 deep i tried a different wording on my search :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :cheers: to this guy http://home.austin.rr.com/quicksilve...-crank-pin.jpg
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Re: vortech install started tonight (dads01dream)
Hey dads01dream, just looking at your sig. Why do you thank everyone for taking your money? You can add my name if you like. :lol:
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
Hold up a minute! Something looks wrong with the torque value when re-installing the crank bolt. I posted a thread a while back and discovered the torque should 37 lbs. plus 140 degrees to "stretch" the bolt.
Can someone confirm this please? The directions you posted here call for 111lbs.??? Just wanna prevent any mistakes here.
Also, I see the directions called for an "HSS 1/4" drill bit", what's this? And lastly is that a solid dowel pin you need to install or a roll pin?
I want to get my facts straight for when it's MY turn to do the install. :lurk:
Can someone confirm this please? The directions you posted here call for 111lbs.??? Just wanna prevent any mistakes here.
Also, I see the directions called for an "HSS 1/4" drill bit", what's this? And lastly is that a solid dowel pin you need to install or a roll pin?
I want to get my facts straight for when it's MY turn to do the install. :lurk:
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Re: vortech install started tonight (lager99)
Hey lager99,
Just my little way of saying "thank you" to everyone that's helped me get the car the way I want it! :D Matter of fact, I've got a bunch of mods to add to my list........
Stay tuned! :thumbs:
Just my little way of saying "thank you" to everyone that's helped me get the car the way I want it! :D Matter of fact, I've got a bunch of mods to add to my list........
Stay tuned! :thumbs:
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Re: vortech install started tonight (STAGED)
HSS stands for high strength steel i think....and the pin is solid stainless.....all my torque values i get right from the gm manual........i always use the book first then come here if i cant find out what i need to know i have a snap-on torque angle gauge here on my desk along with 3 big red gm books :cheers: :cheers: and a cold heineken and some marlboros.....the hole is drilled and pin is in....now some heavy duty arm bending on the big bolt :D :D :D
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Re: vortech install started tonight (Rollin Black)
Very cool!!
Yes, please keep us informed of your progress :D
Lots of pics, hints and tips :yesnod:
Perry
Yes, please keep us informed of your progress :D
Lots of pics, hints and tips :yesnod:
Perry
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
Wow! Glad I caught this post. Looks like the on-torque for the new bolt is 111ft/lbs + 114 degrees. I'm taking notes on your install, be sure to pass along any other helpful suggestions as you happen to come across them.
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Re: vortech install started tonight (dads01dream)
i am going by the gm manual for a 2003 corvette in book 2of3 on page 6-367.it says "tighten balancer bolt to 50N.m(37lb ft) and on the second pass 140 degrees :D
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
Hmmm, what's with the comments from this post http://home.austin.rr.com/quicksilve...-crank-pin.jpg ? That's where I got the 111ft/lbs from.
A few weeks back I had heard 37ft/lbs. + 140 degrees and now you've confirmed that from the GM manual.
I'm all confused now. Guess I'll go by your directions. Thank you!!
A few weeks back I had heard 37ft/lbs. + 140 degrees and now you've confirmed that from the GM manual.
I'm all confused now. Guess I'll go by your directions. Thank you!!
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Re: vortech install started tonight (corvette184)
Yes, I can host the pics for you.
As for my install, it's a tempting offer but I want to save a few more pennies and get my bottom end forged. I won't be installing for a few more weeks.
Perry
As for my install, it's a tempting offer but I want to save a few more pennies and get my bottom end forged. I won't be installing for a few more weeks.
Perry
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Re: vortech install started tonight (Rollin Black)
perry....wouldnt it be fun to boost up the old ls6 first and scatter it all over 3 lanes of I-5 :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: well...the bolt is done :cool: believe me 140 degress will knock the contacts outta your head.....it took 4 grunts which is about 250lbs :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: now to get going with the fun stuff tonight.....i better quit pounding the heine's or it will be a early night :eek:
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Re: vortech install started tonight (Yano)
:mad :mad :mad :mad when i drilled the hole in the oil pan (with a roto-broach) the little piece of metal left over dropped in the pan and i cant seem to find it anywhere in there....i used a borescope and dont see it....i wonder if the little piece of aluminum will haunt me later......i really dont want to pull the engine and oil pan :cuss :cuss :cuss :cuss