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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-28-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,941
Posted By Catalyze

Re: Summit 383 Blocks

Just out of curiosity, I looked at the machining receipts for my last small block rebuild. The block totaled at $575 for a 2 bolt main that I supplied, 2 piece rear main, and no roller cam castings....
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,611
Posted By Catalyze

Re: FedEx knocked on my door today...

I liked the box in the first photo best of all. It roused all my angst about the uncertainty of life. The exhaust inside is all about self gratification. Bring back the box!
Craig
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-16-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By Catalyze

Re: Thread Sealant ???

I have used Permatex 80632 Thread Sealer since Fel Pro Bolt Prep got discontinued.
Craig
Forum: TBI
03-30-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By Catalyze

Re: random hose

Greetings!
That is the "Breather" hose from the valve cover to the side of the stock air cleaner. Inside the air cleaner is a white pad which serves as a filter for the fumes which come out of your...
Forum: Car Audio
03-30-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,365
Posted By Catalyze

Re: UX1 radio cassette not working

I also have a UX1 radio in my car. I bought mine off of eBay as a refurbished model for about $75.00 US There are several companies in the US that repair Delco radios....It might be time to do a...
Forum: Car Audio
03-17-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,465
Posted By Catalyze

Re: Setting the clock on stock 85 radio?

Hello!
If it is the stock Delco 1.5 DIN size......try this.
1. Turn on the ignition
2. Push the Set button
3. Push Seek or the Scan button.....one is the hour and one is the minute, I don't...
Forum: Carburetors
03-17-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,624
Posted By Catalyze

Re: stick with quadrajet? or not

I have a 1986 El Camino with the CCC Quadrajet. It has been rebuilt and set up for the car. I get 20+ mpg on the highways in New Mexico at 65 mph. It works well for a stock engine just fine in my...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By Catalyze

Re: just did the 305 to 350 swap. need help with the esc

Are you using a set back timing light? If not, try using one and slowly rotating the dial until you see your timing mark on the balancer at the Zero mark on the tab. Look at the timing light scale...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By Catalyze

Re: A/C?

You should probably take it to a shop that does A/C work. I would guess that you are going to open up a line somewhere which is why you want to discharge the system. Once open, moisture from the air...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-12-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,272
Posted By Catalyze

Re: SPECTRE 728 DUAL SNORKEL ??????

On the surface it looks like a good alternative to Ramair or the old HO set up.
Craig
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2010, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Catalyze

Re: Proud of myself today!!

You can generally search for a vacuum leak by spraying carb cleaner around the vacuum fittings, carb base, tbi base, etc and if there is a leak then your idle should rise quickly and then drop down...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,363
Posted By Catalyze

Re: will no exhaust damage new engine on break-in

I have broken in several engines with only manifolds/headers attached. I usually go to my exhaust shop and have a pair of short tubes attached to the collector adapters to point the exhaust away in a...
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