The 3 way adapter should be for both driver side vents not for the right lower driver side and then to the flat hard tube to the passenger side. For the flat tube it should come off the box with flex duct then connect to the flat hard pipe then go to the passenger side vent.
Vintage Air owes you guys. I've watched your series and it's convinced me to get a vintage Air system for my 77 c3. Plus I'm going to use the empty panel where the heater box was to mount my aces fuel injection computer
I appreciate videos like this. Nearly 80 years of family professional drag racing, engineering and mechanical work in military/civilian aviation, motorcycle, automotive presence, your "teaching" is prescience to those that decide to pursue this craft. Always follow the instructions of the engineers that create/supply the components. If the fastener engineers specify using a specific lube (or not) and the co-responding torque value or "stretch" values, then follow them to the letter. No "ugga dugga/elbow clicks" are permitted. Always clean the threaded holes/and fasteners and use specific lube (or not) per the specs supplied with the components. Always follow the recommended torque patterns and increments or (think logically) and torque in a manner that loads the fasteners with equal distribution and increments to prevent high loading one fastener over the others in an assembly. While it may not seem to matter, it does and is critical to proper loading and ability of assemblies to distribute loads and forces between joined components in extreme stress conditions. Most Tremec (and similar) transmission front bearings are cone style and not roller bearing, capable of greater loads and speeds of input cannot tolerate the side loading that a ball bearing style front bearings and will fail. Similar to a wheel bearing capable of tremendous load from the weight of the car and the dynamic forces encountered, the ball bearing is not capable of supporting those forces. The tapered bearing can carry those greater forces and loads, but only when they are centered, and angular loads are detrimental. That is the reason of dialing in the runout and parallelism. The time and effort to ensure this step is properly addressed, given the cost of the components that might be damaged or destroyed, is miniscule. And once you have performed the effort, you will have a confirmed knowledge in your mind and realization the "it is correct". That confidence is not a thing you can buy no matter how much you could pay another to do for you. Safety first, enjoyment follows. Go fast, have fun, and teach those that will carry the love into the future!
How much time did it take you to do the swap in hours and days? I'm most likely getting a TKX for my 78 vette in the spring. I'm mechanically inclined in the trades (carpentry, electric, plumbing etc.) and am debating whether to do the work myself at a diy garage or pay someone to do it.
Very cool, and I’m about to do the same with my 1963 Chevy C-10 with a 383 Stroker, manual Tremec 5 speed .. nice video, and thanks for the posting Sir, and Ma’am!
How many hours did it take? I'm considering a tkx for my '78 vette. The kit includes a new clutch and driveshaft. About 15 mins from my house there is a DIY garage that rents out for $40/hr. Price includes a lift and tools. Thanks.
I recently purchased the vintage air kit,and your content has help me great deal in this process.Thank you guys for sharing the installation experience.
Awesome vid. What bracket did you use to put the alt on the left side ? On my C3 ir is on the right but it needs to go to the left for the Vintage air . Thanks .
I have to say that you must be the luckiest man on the planet! Your wife is the best!!!!!! Kayla, you rock.... On that note, after sending an email to the manufacturer requesting a quote because I really wanted to go with a 5 speed manual, NOPE!!!!! Not gonna do it! Y'all got this and it is an awesome set of videos!! Subscribe I must...
Great video on the clutch install.!! I to am doing the auto to a American Powertrain 6 speed on my 79 C3.Also doing the Vintage air mod. Is the vintage Air video available? Again great job guys!!
As everyone else has said, phenomenal video series on the vintage air install. I’m already to install mine in my 79 Corvette. thanks again. I also subscribed to your channel and I look forward to seeing other videos.
