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Mild Modifications / Re: Intake/Carb recomendations

« on: December 14, 2013, 03:40:01 AM »

Janobyte, All I have been able to get done so far is remove the carb. Too many people requiring my time spent elsewhere. But, it's the Holidays; so I don't really mind. I did notice that the intake crossover hole on the driver side was plugged up with a bunch of crud. Pass side was clean. Cleaned it out some while holding shop vac over opening. Didn't go too far. Was afraid of trash falling through into valvetrain. I have done more research on several chevy based forums (corvette, chevelle, etc.) and just reading, a lot of people recommend putting a Quadrojet back on these particular 396/325 engines for both gas millage and still have good power/throttle response. I would actually like to try one, just to see if I would be satisfied. I guess that's another search to find out which one is appropriate for my car. Since they are spread bore, that would require me to stay with a spread bore design with high rise aluminum intake if I go that route and also other carbs considered due to trying to keep hood clearance proper. My cast iron intake is a high rise, but still considering an aluminum intake. Lighter and just looks better in my opinion.

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Mild Modifications / Re: Intake/Carb recomendations

« on: December 10, 2013, 07:41:32 AM »

Thanks for the replies. I plan to take the carb off within the next couple days. I really do need to install a inline filter. Only filter present is the brass looking filter in the carb. The car ran fine year before last and started acting up this past spring. I actually may have caused some of this because I didn't top off the gas tank like I normally do. I did however add fuel additive/ treatment. I have been on the Holley site and can't seem to pull up anything for a 4175 carb for a rebuild kit. I even typed in 0-7002-1 and failed. I found while searching today that the rebuild (renew) kit number might be part #37-1537 & the trick kit listed as #37-933.  I am not familiar what the trick kit is unless it has something to do with a more aggressive motor. And as far as the gear ratio, I am tired of seeing and hearing the motor labor at 3000 rpm at around 50 mph; and I get horrible gas millage. Concerning small motors, I bought a Sears leaf blower 3 years ago and it has went to them each year for a piston replacement. (warranty) At least that's what the repair order states. It runs on 40:1 ratio and that is all I ever used. Have about 4 gas cans with several different mixtures to match up to whatever tool I'm using. PITA if you ask me. Back to the 4175 Holley, I'll try searching again for it and also try Advance, Auto Zone, and NAPA to see what they might have. My air cleaner sits very close to the top of the carb. It appears to be low profile. I might just need to buy a lower profile filter and see what happens. I know a lot of inline gas filters are installed right in front the right cylinder head between the fuel pump and the carb. Do you guys run with this setup or do you place it somewhere else? And I assume most use the metal instead of the see through? Appreciate the responses, Thanks,  J.R.

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Mild Modifications / Intake/Carb recomendations

« on: December 09, 2013, 10:32:46 AM »

Happy Holidays fellow members. I would like your opinions to help me decide which carb and intake I need to purchase. I have a 1967 SS-RS 396/325hp with T400 automatic transmission and 12 bolt with 4:10 ring and pinion.  The motor is a 1968 396 out of a Chevelle. Currently the only mods that I know of to the engine is headers looks like 1 3/4" tubes ( don't know the brand ), Delco hei distributor and 2 1/4" flowmaster exhaust. The engine has the standard cast iron intake and iron heads and the current carb is a 1998 Holley 0-7002-1 model 4175 with 650cfm. I haven't needed to pull the valve covers or oil pan off and I guess that the internals are probably stock components. Sounds like it has a slight  cam when cold and first started, but mellows out when reaching operating temp. I have been having trouble with the engine stalling or quitting while actually driving it. Will not start until it sits for a bit. Then it does the same thing again. Due to other circumstances I haven't had the chance to work on the car and now the weather isn't fit to take a chance on driving it. The car has the SS hood and I know that I have to keep with a set up that will work with the clearance issues of the hood and the air cleaner. Even with the system currently on the engine, it has managed to cut into the hood insulation. I have a open air filter and it measures 3 inches tall, not including the extra 1/2 inch that bows up toward the center. The car is always hard to start and takes a while before it will idle on it's own. I went out to the garage yesterday and poured a little gas into the carb and it started right up. After running a bit I noticed gas leaking from the front of the carb onto the intake manifold, so I figured this is a good time to change things out. I really don't plan on doing anything else to the motor at this time, but eventually hope to get a overdrive transmission and switch out the rear gears to something in the 3:40's 3:50's or 3:73. And before I forget, I rewired the entire car with American Autowire Classic update about two years ago and have new plugs and plug wires. Everything works like it should. I don't think my problem is electrical.  Hope you can jump in with suggestions for the best intake/carb set up. I have been looking at Holley and Elderbrock, but just need the extra input from you guys/gals. Thanks

J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Antenna - Rear Quarter

« on: November 01, 2013, 08:41:03 AM »

My 03 1967 has U73 and rear antenna on passenger side.
J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: CRG t-shirts - How to order

« on: April 02, 2013, 09:56:36 PM »

J R N                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Charleston, WV                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Large                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Blank Back                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             One

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General Discussion / Re: CRG t-shirts - How to order

« on: March 20, 2013, 03:13:43 AM »

Steve, sorry to ask here, but the other areas seem to have no reply button any longer.  I realize the shirts are 100% cotton. Are they pre-shrunk? This will help us decide if we need to order the correct size or one larger. Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: GM gets bailed out, then goes to China??

« on: January 28, 2013, 09:25:46 PM »

Only when they fall asleep during session!

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Restoration / Re: Bumper guards with no rubber inserts

« on: January 03, 2013, 06:44:44 AM »

Team Camaro has a forum classifides section on their website at www.camaros.net  It is about half way down the page under the red banner Team Camaro. I have a '67, but it was built first week of March, so my car doesn't quallify. Hope someone gets them that has a early production car. I, like you would hate to see them installed on just any car. Good Luck!

J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap and T-shirt?

« on: November 28, 2012, 02:51:02 AM »

Thanks Marty for adding #6 cap to the poll. Just to let all other members know this hat was found at www.capwholesalers.com. The number for it is 6277. The reason I submitted this hat was due to all the many sizes available:

 Y-youth size 6 1/2" to 7"

 XS  6 5/8" to 7 1/8"

 S/M  6 3/4" to 7 1/4"

 L/XL  7 1/8" to 7 5/8"

 XL/XXL  7 3/8" to 8"

 PT  one for the ladies that is labeled PT for proper pony-tail cutout area and it comes in sizes 6 3/4" to 7 1/4"

Other than that they have alot more to look at and I also liked #6560 because it is a 5 panel cap ( no stitch or seam down the front middle ) and would look good with a patch sewn on.

Again, Thanks
J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap and T-shirt?

« on: November 26, 2012, 11:28:03 AM »

Marty, PM sent.   J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap and T-shirt?

« on: November 25, 2012, 11:49:26 PM »

I still like the look of a black cap with the red CRG logo on the front and sorta like #4 above, but I don't much care for the low profile front. They seem to look odd to me when I see them and the taller front would better display the CRG logo. I do like the red stripe on each side of #4's front bill and I like the bent/rounded bill, since it helps block out the sun when wearing. The stripes corresponds real nice with the red in the logo and even reminds me of stripe options for a 1st. Gen.
J.R.

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Maintenance / Re: How to clean up metal dash cluster gauge housing

« on: November 18, 2012, 06:43:40 AM »

I agree with  Phillip about rust removal and prep. The back side of all tjhe 67-68 housings I've seen were the dark color as seen where theres no surface rust in your post.
J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap and T-shirt?

« on: November 13, 2012, 11:32:04 PM »

I agree with Marty. Waiting until spring might give the ultimate decision makers time to work out their options and requirements concerning all of this. We don't need to rush into this half cocked and impatient just to sport a cap and shirt. I am only expressing my opinion here and hope others will continue to do so. I have several shirts, caps that represent my love of these ole cars, including a few I custom ordered from www.themastersgarage.com and they nailed the look of my '67 SS/RS 396 right down to the brand of tires I have on it. For those of you that want a shirt with your car on it, they offer custom shirts and will work with you through e-mails showing designs they render and will make changes to it if you need to change things up. However, they will only be willing to do this so many times before they ask for additional fees; so make your dicisions as early as possible to avoid the charges. They will also add wording such as Marty's Garage or whatever. Sorry Marty, just had to have your presence on another shirt :-) The Hanes shirts are really nice shirts and you can get them pre-shrunked cotton, which is very important.
J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap and T-shirt?

« on: November 13, 2012, 09:42:28 AM »

Still following this thread and after viewing the illistrations that have been submitted thus far, (and by the way; THANK YOU MARTY) I agree that less is more. I think the shirt should totally represent and support the CRG web-site and not worry about any other additional criteria. I actually like #'s 15 and 16 designs myself and I know that there is much more thought and finalizations to settle before this can become a reality. Just a thought, might Pay-Pal account be a way to recieve/secure payment for the orders that come in if indeed this happens? I know that I would like both a cap and shirt. Might even swing for two shirts if they are available in either black/navy blue and white. Would probably leand toward a dark cap. My past experiences with white caps are they are just a little too hard to keep clean when worn or stowed, especially if your at a cruise in, car show or the garage. And besides, I guess I'm sorta a dark knight kind of guy! :-)

Will continue to follow thread and see what developes.
J.R.

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General Discussion / Re: Official CRG Cap?

« on: November 09, 2012, 09:50:26 AM »

Yea, I sorta agree! That way people won't/can't complain about the cars chosen, not looking at least simular to theirs for whatever reason. Not that I'm concerned in the least myself, and maybe homage should be paid to the more important and documented true survivors for each year. But those choices/dicisions would be better left for the guys from CRG with more knowledge, history and data to pull that off. And just for consideration concerning the previous post mentioning the SS - RS - Z28 captions only and done in their original style/font and colors. I like that idea also. Just might wanta throw in ZL-1 in the mix. I doubt that names like Berger, Nicky, Yenko, etc. could be used due to licensing, but that might look sorta neat also along with whatever design chosen if this idea becomes fruitful. I see the vendors have permission evidently to use the logo's, they offer and sell the stickers/decals.