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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

I played around with the carb a bit after getting off the phone with edelbrock tech, it's a bit better, but I think the timing is still off and so did they. The coil is a stock delco, just haven't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Yeah, I mean it's not my first choice in carb, but it's what I have to work with for the time being.. When I can afford it, I want to pick up bowtie vortecs, an eb RPM style manifold, and a QF 650,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

The plugs were getting fouled up pretty quickly, originally, but I leaned it out a bit and they look alright, haven't fouled up since.
Yeah I know the cam isn't matched to the heads, but I bought...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Anyone? It jumps off the line but falls flat after. Timing light showed 60* at idle. Took out dizzy and reinstalled a tooth over, still the same. Moved plugs a spot over, no change.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Haha, good point sofakingdom. It does have headers and 3" back, though. I just have a hard time believing that it's such a dog, again, my 1.5L 90hp toyota puts it to shame.

@jwande: Springs were...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Yep
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Sorry, been busy with work and driving my suburban, but I'm still having problems. The carburetor I have on is a 1406 edelbrock. No computer control, it was a v6 RS swapped to an older model 350 with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

It doesn't have a cat. I sprayed some carb cleaner around the base of the intake and it does drop the rpm slightly, so I'm going to take it off and drop it back on with a new gasket, but can that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Bad distributor or starter?

Judging by sig and info, it's a built 305 with headers
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Bump, would like to get this fixed on my last day off for a few weeks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,204
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Engine runs, sounds good, no power

Hey, I've got a pre-86 350 with a comp 280 magnum, ported heads with 2.02/1.6 valves, etc, and it runs smooth, idles around 1000 RPM, revs well with no misfires, backfires, or hesitation, but it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,698
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Budget high TQ 305 build for less than $500

The easiest mod, really? Not once did I say it was the best, I also pointed out that people with know-how would do otherwise. If anyone is pushing, "my idea is the best," it's you. The 3.06 first...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,698
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Budget high TQ 305 build for less than $500

It is an 87, it's not a roller, it has 081 heads.

3.42s take away from the fuel efficiency, I intended this for beginners that could easily do this on their own. It's a turd of a cam, but it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,698
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Budget high TQ 305 build for less than $500

Any after market cam is going to require machining for higher lift, I should've said budget and DIY for beginners. A longer duration cam could mean new rear gears depending on how big, or it might be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,698
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Budget high TQ 305 build for less than $500

$220 1.7 Roller Rockers ( .397/.435) with LG4 cam (179/194)
$0-$50 Stock (081 or similar) heads, cleaned up, slightly milled, and 1.94 valves (though stock 1.84 are adequate)
$230 1.5" primary...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Removing all electronics

Yeah it sucks, I have a 2000 mile trip to make out to AZ and my 07 escalade with rooftop storage makes better mileage... :( I want to get this thing up to at least 18 on the highway before I go, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Removing all electronics

I figured, but the damn places around here are quoting $500 for a "full" tuneup and I've already done the plugs, wires, rotor, and oil. What all am I missing? I mean the car runs fine, but it gets...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Removing all electronics

What's involved? Can the car run well without o2 sensor, ccc q-jet, dist, etc? I'm only getting around 9-10 mpg as it is. Changed plugs, wires, oil, running 2.73s, and a 305.

I've read some...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,697
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Jegs or summit headers?

Alright man, thanks for the input, maybe I'll save up then.
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,697
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Jegs or summit headers?

Ah man, it's hard to, I'm sitting on ~$400 that I can use.. I could also get the hooker 2055s but they cost a **** ton coated, ya know? Will it really be that bad running uncoated? I mean the paint...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,697
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Jegs or summit headers?

Alright thanks, just got off the phone with a summit sales rep, he recommended the 16102-1 flowtechs for "bang for the buck" and rust resistance, as well as under hood temps. But every time I search...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,697
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Jegs or summit headers?

I'm in the same situation as you, just looking for a little extra while running everything else stock. I'll probably junk them later on once I'm out of school and working, but if they help with power...
Forum: Exhaust
05-30-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,697
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Jegs or summit headers?

They're cheap as hell, anyone know about them through experience? Also, is there a Y pipe that would fit them directly, or would a fabbed Y be needed? How important is the ceramic coating, too? I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Sepertine kits..

Is there really much of a gain in going from vbelts? If so, does anyone have an idea of which would work best for our cars, that include AC? ..not driving in AZ without it! Also, water pumps.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Stock rotating assembly..

I'm pretty limited, no set $ but I can't go out and buy top notch heads or I'd go buy a crate 355. I'd like to keep my 081s but don't know if they'll flow well enough. I know vortecs are the best...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Stock rotating assembly..

Awesome, thanks man. I'm running 081s, unworked. I saw that they flow 195 @ .5, should be able to get close to unworked 350 vortecs out of them with porting and valves I believe.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Stock rotating assembly..

Thanks for the response, at what RPM, assuming NA? I'm thinking of rebuilding, porting, and putting larger 1.94 valves on my 081s or getting 305 vortecs with 1.94s. Would 325 horses be unreasonable...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Stock rotating assembly..

What's the weakest point, in an 87 305? The manual says it has PM rods, so I'm assuming they're fairly decent.. the pistons are lighter due to the small bore, so is it the crank? I'm assuming so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

What # should I be looking for? and where is it? I couldn't find it..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Just picked up another '87 sport coupe

That's good news for me, haha. Okay, let me change up what I want a bit.. a mid-high 13 second car with around 300 hp that will be able to keep the 2.73 in back as I do a ton of highway driving at 75...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Just picked up another '87 sport coupe

I've heard the 383s need to be rebuilt quite often, having to drive 100+ miles a day, I need something reliable, unless what I've heard is wrong.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Just picked up another '87 sport coupe

Question, if it's dated as being manufactured in 08/87, will it have a big chance of being roller?

Second, I'm debating on an engine swap or a blower with a 6" cowl or fixing up the 305.. (I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Dyno software

:lol: I had the demo but I can't put out the cash on something that costs almost as much as my car did
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Dyno software

Thanks for the response, I've been using Virtual Dyno Standard and it seems to come up fairly accurate to tested builds I've looked at online, however VD Pro is way off, and those others are too...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Dyno software

Are there any programs that take both 050 and seat to seat cam durations into account for better accuracy? I've been using DD2000 for awhile now, but it's fairly limited in the choices of exhaust,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: 081s vs S/R 58cc

Well if work will be required either way, how hard is it for a first timer to do? I'm looking for maybe 215 cfm @ .450, up from the 186 stock.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

081s vs S/R 58cc

Would it be more cost effective to have the 081s worked or buy a pair of bare S/R? What kind of flow could a first timer get out of the 081s, sticking with 1.84/1.5? If it's cheaper to get the 081s...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-12-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: 82-92 Camaro rear quarter panels

color, pics?
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Accident, worth repairing?

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4528/image219i.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/i/image219i.jpg/) Both sides are pressed in like so. Hatch is off center, too....
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Accident, worth repairing?

I'm in prospect heights, just off of 83. I pounded the hell out of the rim with a ten pound sledge and the leak stopped, or at least the audible leak stopped. Put the donut on the other. I'm not sure...
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Accident, worth repairing?

That sucks man, not much snow here, just ice and one lane expressways. Looks like I can get the tires/wheels for $40 each, not too bad. Car still looks like **** though!
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Accident, worth repairing?

It doesn't look that bad but I'm pretty sure the frame took a hit, didn't take any pics, it just needs a little TPS, ten pound sledge, I'm sure. Should fix the dings and a glad bag should work for...
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Accident, worth repairing?

Lol, yeah but man, it's a real piece of crap now.. I mean the flexible exhaust was bad but now it doesn't even have tail lights or mirrors :( The hatch is pretty bad, don't know if I can even fix it...
Forum: Body
12-09-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Accident, worth repairing?

Hatch is out of alignment, driver side is dented all the way, rear is pretty bad.. :gocrazy:anyone have anything they're looking to sell? Preferably northern Illinois area. Or do I just junk it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,465
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Can the stock rotating assembly support 13-14:1 CR with forged flat top pistons?

It's dependent on the car as a whole, but seeing as we're sticking to the engine... Volumetric efficiency over 100%, on a NA engine, is easily achievable if the cam, heads, intake manifold, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,465
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Can the stock rotating assembly support 13-14:1 CR with forged flat top pistons?

Okay, but running a supercharger at 8psi with 9:1 SCR is equal to running with just about 14:1 CR, 13.9 if you want to be precise... That's far from unheard of, no? That's when an intercooler comes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,465
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Can the stock rotating assembly support 13-14:1 CR with forged flat top pistons?

For anyone interested--
"This is from a study NACA (the previous name for NASA) did on water injection a long time ago.

The following graph goes like this:

x axis = Fuel/Air ratio (invert it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,465
Posted By chcgobearsfan3

Re: Can the stock rotating assembly support 13-14:1 CR with forged flat top pistons?

****, I had written up a couple paragraphs and got the, "token has expired." The gist of it was that I was going to run methanol/water injection, which is roughly $2 a gallon (wiper fluid). That...
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