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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2002, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By GreenProStreet

Another good feature of increasing the gauge of...

Another good feature of increasing the gauge of the wire is the added insulation you get from it. We used really cheap 1.5 gauge wire for your ignition kill switch in my racing go cart. Even when the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2002, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By GreenProStreet

Man... mail sucks! I have gooten 2 catalogues of...

Man... mail sucks! I have gooten 2 catalogues of each since the cristmas versions...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2002, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,368
Posted By GreenProStreet

The kit is a little too pricey for my liking and...

The kit is a little too pricey for my liking and the parts are a little bad quality. Parts store will sell you all the bolts and gaskets, and you wont have to mess around with shipping.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2002, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By GreenProStreet

As he saind, the inatake manifold holes are at a...

As he saind, the inatake manifold holes are at a different angle, but with a die-grinder you can shift the hole angle... CAREFULLY!. I bought some 89 GTA heads that had a lot of machine work dome to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By GreenProStreet

I dont know what you are using as a battery box,...

I dont know what you are using as a battery box, but I have heard of the stainless steel retainer plates grounding the battery accitidentally; kinda like leving the battery on a cement floor. No...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2002, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By GreenProStreet

There are plenty of nitrous kits for carbs... and...

There are plenty of nitrous kits for carbs... and the work argueably better. Less sensors to fry with the high nitrogen. The basic system throws a plate with a crosswise bar between the Carb and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2002, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By GreenProStreet

Something to think about with the carms is you...

Something to think about with the carms is you can now get plates for the Holley that are sandwiched by the the main body and the side tanks, that save you from havind to drain and pull them off when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2002, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By GreenProStreet

Blow out the circuits with some air pressure and...

Blow out the circuits with some air pressure and then get a gallon of the socking cleaner, not the spray. Works much better, your carb thank you for it!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2002, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By GreenProStreet

No 400s ever came with rollercams, so plan on a...

No 400s ever came with rollercams, so plan on a retrofit kit or a flat tappet cam install, with new lifters. The two piece rear main seal shouldnt cause any bolt up problems, but it is not as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2002, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By GreenProStreet

Scratch that idea! $3695 FROM PAW!!!! ...

Scratch that idea!

$3695 FROM PAW!!!!

Unless I (or we) can find one that is cheaper, I am going to be stuck to my 406...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By GreenProStreet

It wont for sure! BBC blows away SBC just because...

It wont for sure! BBC blows away SBC just because of the room in the long head for ports...

Hmmm... It would be expensive, but the cool factor would be off the charts. I could do a newer Yenko...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2002, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By GreenProStreet

Efi is finicky to pressure and volume; better to...

Efi is finicky to pressure and volume; better to swap it. The whole distribution system works on pressure, so you could end up doning some damage being carb lean...

Run an adjustable fp regulator...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2002, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By GreenProStreet

427 Kit...

I was wondering who makes them? The two who I have see is Calies, and World.

What is involved in getting one in between the mains of my 406? I would imagine the long arm would make the camshaft...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2002, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By GreenProStreet

Np, thanks for the thanks! I also use some...

Np, thanks for the thanks!

I also use some STP I think oil fluch, which I love because the power, frictional loss and milage gained. Somethinkg to think of when you change your oil the next time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2002, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By GreenProStreet

Rod to Stroke Ratio- 5 Ws and an H...

I am just understanding that tricky concept myself, but I was wondering if any of you guys can explain it better that I know it. It seems to be important to engine wear and power. Anyone?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2002, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By GreenProStreet

For the rad, I would empty it all the way and...

For the rad, I would empty it all the way and then run 2-3 flushes of hose water, and then finally fill it with Distilled Water, Antifreeze and Water wetter. Make sure it is filled up, in you flushes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By GreenProStreet

Okay, I have cooled down, and I would just like...

Okay, I have cooled down, and I would just like to know who did it and why... Maybe it pissed me off a little more than usual because it was faceless. At least tell me who it was that has ruined my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2002, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By GreenProStreet

My First Life and Death Driving Experience! Part 2

You jerks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoever did it better fess up right now! You could have closed it in a day or two, but no............. you *******s! I have put up with a lot of flamers and a ton of ****,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By GreenProStreet

My First Life and Death Driving Experience!

This is ny first non-tech post in 300 and some odd ones, so please leave it open for a bit at least...

Okay here is my day from hell- First period of grade 11, shop; couldnt get any better. Well...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By GreenProStreet

I opened this post expecting to tell you to tune...

I opened this post expecting to tell you to tune your full throttle circuit, but you dont have a carbureator.

I am not the biggest of EFI experts but I would think that you have a dirrty injector,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By GreenProStreet

The RS was a limited production run car before it...

The RS was a limited production run car before it replaced the SC. I think that it was a friendlier Z28, and cheaper; I believe that they were only offered in certain states, like California.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 724
Posted By GreenProStreet

Are we? :D This coming from a guy with a...

Are we? :D

This coming from a guy with a flaming devil in his sig...

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This whole post deserves a big lol; I love it when these stick!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,168
Posted By GreenProStreet

I know a lot of people dont advocate the Vortech...

I know a lot of people dont advocate the Vortech head for the 400 but it isnt a bad piece for the money matched to a 400. The pathectic rod to stroke ratio of the 400 it uses the good quench factor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 577
Posted By GreenProStreet

A good strocker kit will come with a internally...

A good strocker kit will come with a internally balance crankshaft, and some 400 rods (I think that they are 5.7 off the top of my head) There is no point in stroking your 305, and boring it to a 350...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 956
Posted By GreenProStreet

"You see that board Camaro? I better see 12s on...

"You see that board Camaro? I better see 12s on that screen or your wind shield is getting it..."

Lol... I wouldn't be that suprised if they did it. They spent $100 bucks for a fibreglass hooded...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By GreenProStreet

Mechanically these thing are built like trucks,...

Mechanically these thing are built like trucks, structurally, these things are buil like swiss cheese... get some sbc's and a cooler if you have a T-5, a Th-700 would take it though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 724
Posted By GreenProStreet

This is sort of lacking in technical caontent,...

This is sort of lacking in technical caontent, but you have a (possibly) V8 muscle car... I would act like you are going to run him down! The irony; now Jimmy thinks the car is going to hit him!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2002, 04:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

He, he, he... With all the street racing...

He, he, he...

With all the street racing going on these days, I dont know if he will be too amused...

It is nice to know that the rad would handle the extra fire power used if you want to hot...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2002, 06:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Installation installation- (lol) The rad has...

Installation installation- (lol)

The rad has no trouble clearing the hood, but as everyone knows, the factor radiator fan upper support is useless. There are 1 places where the radiator core...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2002, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Part numbers... I'll run and get the reciept....

Part numbers... I'll run and get the reciept. Just a min...

Here we go-

GRI-1-25272-X (31x19 'Nascar Style' Griffing Race Radiator)
BMM-70264 (B/M Super cooler less than 24000 lbs; biggest...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2002, 03:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Ya, sucks to be me. Pressure checker Swiggly...

Ya, sucks to be me. Pressure checker Swiggly Signature wasnt as careful as he should have been when he tested the thing. Oh well, I'll get to spend more time with it out of the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2002, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Bad Boy? My bill from Summit (minus stupid...

Bad Boy?

My bill from Summit (minus stupid border fees) was $250. Keep in mind that I havent replaced my rad hoses; I am going to mock it up first to see what sort of lengthes/angles involved...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2002, 04:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Doh! So did I... didn't even cross my mind! :doh:...

Doh! So did I... didn't even cross my mind! :doh: :doh:

As for the install... it doesnt look hard at my end, but I havent done any work yet. The cooler should be easy to install because it seems...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

I got the highest capacity cooler they had. It is...

I got the highest capacity cooler they had. It is self regulating, because as the hotter ATF gets thinner it flows more. Cool piece!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2002, 03:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Another-

Another-
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2002, 03:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,109
Posted By GreenProStreet

Griffin Rad parts came today- No wonder I was Overheating!!!

All the stuff for the install all cost about 1/2 of the price of a BeCool rad.

Here are some pics-
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By GreenProStreet

Longshot Question- TES headers and an S-10

I know that no one would know definatively, but would Edelbrock TES headers (3 inch, single cat) fit in a Blazer/S10, or Jimmy/S15?

I am going to buy headers for my Camaro soon and am sorting out...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2002, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By GreenProStreet

Good back up... I wish the classified here would...

Good back up... I wish the classified here would come back up!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-26-2002, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By GreenProStreet

I know... I have to say that there is the...

I know... I have to say that there is the occasional time my parents will pay for a spray can or magazine, but even then...

The though is changing now though.

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Anymore suggestions?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,557
Posted By GreenProStreet

Nope, I completely true! Tuner thing trickling...

Nope, I completely true! Tuner thing trickling down to our levels...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By GreenProStreet

hmmmm.... trucks!

hmmmm.... trucks!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-25-2002, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By GreenProStreet

Where do you get G-effects?

Where/How do you get a set of quality, factory ground effects? E-bay? Some sort of classifieds? Where? 87+ is my preference... but I dont know the year to year differences in them; just the first Z28...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By GreenProStreet

I just knew he was going to say that! The...

I just knew he was going to say that!

The Snogin piece is nice. I cant say how it's perfromance is unported but it not only comes with the manifold base but with the relocation of the EGR passage...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By GreenProStreet

The casting numbers are ussually cast into the...

The casting numbers are ussually cast into the head, under the valve comer, with the valvetrain.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 05:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,557
Posted By GreenProStreet

Edelbrock is putting a reactive metal in their...

Edelbrock is putting a reactive metal in their headers now. The glow purple! Physcodelic!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By GreenProStreet

Re: Need a block.

None, it is not your application, but the 350 roller cam block was only produced between 87-92, that wasnt reverse cooling. and They didnt make a 4 bolt main block out of the factory since the 70s.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2002, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 798
Posted By GreenProStreet

The best way to compare heads is to divide cfm by...

The best way to compare heads is to divide cfm by cc, and the higher the figue is the better powerband/torque curve. Quench is also a thing to look out for.

Vortechs are nice, but dont come with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2002, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By GreenProStreet

What are you looking for this engine to do? ...

What are you looking for this engine to do?

Going to a lower negative deck hieght and a D-Dish will, even with the same compression, give you better fuel milage and power, for not much more money....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2002, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 755
Posted By GreenProStreet

My car is a canadian 87, and it has no pump......

My car is a canadian 87, and it has no pump... only EGR, cat and charcoal canister. And it has that stupid iron intake... Truck manifold my A$$!



I dont know what your smoking, but there is a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By GreenProStreet

Well considering that the car is going in for...

Well considering that the car is going in for emmisions in the summer, I think that I am going to mive it 4 inches inwars to make way for the filter box... Make a bracket for it to reat on, but the...
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