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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,035
Posted By BillZ28

Sounds like they flow slightly less than the GM...

Sounds like they flow slightly less than the GM Vortecs. Don't they get about 240 cfm at .500"?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,035
Posted By BillZ28

I had the same question. The Summit's are good...

I had the same question. The Summit's are good to .520" lift and intake runners are 5 cc's bigger. Also they are 67 cc compared to 64 cc. Not sure if that necessarily means they'll make more power...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

Hmm, even more reconsidering. Being this is my...

Hmm, even more reconsidering. Being this is my first engine, I think I'm going to go milder.

What if I just go with a:

350 cubic inches, then get a Summit rebuild kit with forged pistons and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2005, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

How about this cam? Edit: that didn't work....

How about this cam?

Edit: that didn't work. The cam is a magnum retro-fit hydraulic roller, the 304HR w/ 244 dur at .050 and .600" liftr with 1.5 rockers.

Comp's website says it is retro-fit...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-15-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,534
Posted By BillZ28

??? Am I the only one confused

??? Am I the only one confused
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By BillZ28

What exactly is valve float and how does it...

What exactly is valve float and how does it negatively effect your performance?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

Well with a cam with about 244* duration at .050"...

Well with a cam with about 244* duration at .050" lift, would I be able to get away with 10:1 compression with cast irons?

Also, (should probably be in the tranny board), if I get a TH350 that's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2005, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

If I went with a set of cast iron heads instead,...

If I went with a set of cast iron heads instead, what's the max compression I could use and still run 93 octane fuel?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2005, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

I'll definitely save for a set of forged pistons....

I'll definitely save for a set of forged pistons. And I guess I'll spend a little extra money and go with a retro-fit hydraulic roller, again somewhere between 240 and 250 degrees duration.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

Well I'm thinking that the engine block (the ones...

Well I'm thinking that the engine block (the ones available to me to purcharse) will be made before 87, meaning I can't use a roller cam correct, unless I get retro-fit?

Hyper pistons are...
Forum: Exhaust
07-11-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,513
Posted By BillZ28

IHI is your car streetdriven at all? All that...

IHI is your car streetdriven at all? All that power on 92 octane???!?!?!??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

The motor isn't built yet, I wanted to get a...

The motor isn't built yet, I wanted to get a check on the compatibility of everything before I started. I think the rod length in that kit is 5.7.

Yes I am in the northeast, I was going to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

Thanks a lot I appreciate everyone's help. Will...

Thanks a lot I appreciate everyone's help. Will the combo with the cam you recommended have enough power to put the car in the 11's w/ a sticky 26" tire and 4.10 gears?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2005, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

Alright cool, learning a lot. Are there any...

Alright cool, learning a lot.

Are there any hydraulic, non-roller camshafts that fit that cam profile, or will I have to go solid lift?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2005, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

I knew that it was solid, not sure why I put...

I knew that it was solid, not sure why I put hydraulic there also, long day at work...

I liked the camshaft you pointed to also. How would the performance of that camshaft hp/tq wise differ from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By BillZ28

this engine combination (suggestions welcome)

350 stroked to 383 bored 60 over
Scat nodular iron crank
4130 connecting rods
hypereutectic flat top pistons
Dart Pro 1 Alum heads (205/160 valves, 215 cc runners)
Edelbrock Performer RPM Air...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 625
Posted By BillZ28

I'm pretty much in the same boat as...

I'm pretty much in the same boat as redliterunner. I've had people telling me that crate motors are the cheapest and best way to go, but I don't know if there's any truth to it. How much would I be...
Forum: Exhaust
09-08-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 788
Posted By BillZ28

Dynomax Race Bullets

Dynomax Race Bullets
Forum: Power Adders
08-18-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,544
Posted By BillZ28

See if you can find out how many cubic inches the...

See if you can find out how many cubic inches the engine is too.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,438
Posted By BillZ28

And I know someone mentioned this earlier, but...

And I know someone mentioned this earlier, but I'm gonna have to say the Dodge Viper is arguably one of the best sounding cars right out of the showroom (meaning modified SBC's don't count!). Some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,438
Posted By BillZ28

I like it. Not how I'd spend the money but...

I like it. Not how I'd spend the money but definitely a sweet ride nonetheless. Anyone have pictures of that Acura Integra that has the Viper V-10 in it?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-16-2003, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By BillZ28

If the Honda is a VTEC I think you might've...

If the Honda is a VTEC I think you might've bitten off more than you can chew. If I remember correctly, the 82's came with the LG4 or the Crossfire, neither of which are very powerful.
Forum: Power Adders
08-16-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,544
Posted By BillZ28

Damn, getting whooped by a 6 cylinder. Oh well,...

Damn, getting whooped by a 6 cylinder. Oh well, I'd imagine once he figures out how to get all 1680 hp hooked up he should spank that Supra.
Forum: Power Adders
08-16-2003, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By BillZ28

Awesome, what's the rest of your setup?

Awesome, what's the rest of your setup?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-12-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,504
Posted By BillZ28

It's probably late for this, but I'm gonna...

It's probably late for this, but I'm gonna mention 2 Civics that are around this area. Both have $10K in their engines. One has a blown engine (not sure what kind) and runs 14.1 second 1/4 miles,...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2003, 04:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,629
Posted By BillZ28

You could check eBay. I saw a couple of auctions...

You could check eBay. I saw a couple of auctions for assembled 383's going for $2400.
Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By BillZ28

If you can, I'd just run turn downs off your...

If you can, I'd just run turn downs off your headers or exhaust manifolds.
Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2003, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By BillZ28

Yea that does sound awesome, but some people may...

Yea that does sound awesome, but some people may prefer a quieter setup or have legality problems.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,508
Posted By BillZ28

I like it because I've never seen another Third...

I like it because I've never seen another Third Gen done in that color. I'd go a little darker and some flake though.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-30-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,979
Posted By BillZ28

Re: bet the crap out of a viper

What kind?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-28-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By BillZ28

Uh oh, looks like we got another fast 305 on our...

Uh oh, looks like we got another fast 305 on our hands. Keep up the good work!
Forum: Power Adders
07-19-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

Less

Less
Forum: Power Adders
07-14-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

Well it says in the article in HR that the inlet...

Well it says in the article in HR that the inlet temperature was only 190 degrees so an intercooler wasn't mandatory. The centrifugal could be intercooled also.
Forum: Power Adders
07-12-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

No they didn't.

No they didn't.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2003, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By BillZ28

In Connecticutt, IIRC, had 100 shots of nitrous...

In Connecticutt, IIRC, had 100 shots of nitrous on 3 out of every 4 of the 4th gen police cars they had.
Forum: Exhaust
07-09-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By BillZ28

Hmmm, if I recall, one chambers are a lot smaller...

Hmmm, if I recall, one chambers are a lot smaller than that, but I could be wrong. If it's a two chamber, it'll sound loud and awesome. If it's a one chamber, it'll sound un-****ing-believably loud...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2003, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By BillZ28

Damn, how fast were you going?

Damn, how fast were you going?
Forum: Carburetors
07-09-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By BillZ28

Looking for a book on Holleys...

What's a good book on modifying and tuning Holley carburetors? I was looking at this one that was by "The Best of Hot Rod Magazine". Is this a good one or is there another one you'd recommend? ...
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,281
Posted By BillZ28

From what I've seen, a 100 would be good for the...

From what I've seen, a 100 would be good for the streets, and if you want the most you can absolutely safely put on an engine, then I'd say a 150 shot.
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2003, 11:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,375
Posted By BillZ28

Man, it's so weird to look at a CC Carb engine...

Man, it's so weird to look at a CC Carb engine bay now after being non-CC for so long and too think of all those hoses that ran everywhere.
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2003, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By BillZ28

That's what I put on mine. I don't miss that...

That's what I put on mine. I don't miss that frickin Quadra-Jet one bit.
Forum: Power Adders
07-03-2003, 02:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

ok thanks.

ok thanks.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-02-2003, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By BillZ28

errrrrgggggggg...rust forming on chrome wheels

wtf? I clean them once a week and there's still rust forming around the lug nuts. Any ways to remove this stuff and prevent it?
Forum: Power Adders
07-01-2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

I know it is a roots blower, but they are also...

I know it is a roots blower, but they are also bigger, and B4CTOM1 pretty much said that 142 isn't even in the same league as a 6-71 and 8-71.
Forum: Power Adders
06-30-2003, 08:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

what kind of numbers would a 6-71 put out with...

what kind of numbers would a 6-71 put out with the same amount of boost as that roots blower?
Forum: Power Adders
06-30-2003, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,977
Posted By BillZ28

How does that Roots blower compare to a 6-71 or...

How does that Roots blower compare to a 6-71 or 8-71?
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2003, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,048
Posted By BillZ28

Go for the 80 Series Flowmaster.

Go for the 80 Series Flowmaster.
Forum: Car Audio
06-27-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,369
Posted By BillZ28

I'm also new to car audio and I don't want to...

I'm also new to car audio and I don't want to make another thread so I figured I can just ask in here. If you're going to replace the ones under the dash, you need to use an adaptor plate?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,940
Posted By BillZ28

That California Iroc is one of the nicest looking...

That California Iroc is one of the nicest looking Camaro's I've seen.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-14-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 921
Posted By BillZ28

OH MAN, those chrome Z06's on your car look the...

OH MAN, those chrome Z06's on your car look the best.:hail: :eek: :hail:
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