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Old May 25, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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I would like to change the intake bellows. The problem is finding one that will fit. the throttle body on the L76 is located slightly further back than the stock setup. The bellows had to be stretched to bridge the gap between the air bridge and throttle body.

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That looks Really Nice and I'll bet she'll run Great!

This is just a suggestion and might not make that big of a difference, but you might want to change from the intake bellows (the accordian looking piece in front of the throttle body) to a smooth silicone one. If your intake is going to be the choke point of your setup, then every little bit of airflow helps. Just my .02.
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Please let us know what the dyno results are....
Is the motor broken in yet? Dyno results would be awesome...
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Old May 26, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Wow that is super nice
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Old May 26, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Not yet...

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Is the motor broken in yet? Dyno results would be awesome...
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Old May 27, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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That is an extremely sweet setup you got there. I would love to drop a 427 in mine...I can't wait to see some dyno or 1/4 times!! Congrats on your upgrade!!
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What other changes did you make in order to handle the power? Clutch?
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Old May 29, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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I had a SPEC 2/3 clutch and steel flywheel installed with the engine. I already had a 3.73 diff with a hardened output shaft.

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Did you dyno the car yet? Very curious of results!! I would love to have a 427 in mine!
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Yes I have. It did 494 rwhp and 492 rwtq. You can see the dyno sheet in this post http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1750669

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Hey 7litreC5 where is black foerst at in colorado? I live in boulder and would be interested to come see this setup. Ridicoulously nice car.
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It is Northeast of Colorado Springs by a couple of miles. You're welcome to come take a look.

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