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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2004, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By CamaroDriver

TTT

TTT
Forum: TBI
03-14-2004, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By CamaroDriver

You have a 12 second car and you're wondering...

You have a 12 second car and you're wondering about a leaf blower???

:bs: :bs: :bs: :bs:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,231
Posted By CamaroDriver

I've used 5&6 on my '90 RS with no problems....

I've used 5&6 on my '90 RS with no problems. Seems to work OK.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,954
Posted By CamaroDriver

I suppose it will turn the carbon white. :D ...

I suppose it will turn the carbon white. :D

I don't know if that will make him feel better when he pulls the engine apart or not, but it's his car.

It will dry out the carbon, but that defeats...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2004, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By CamaroDriver

Thanks for the responses guys. :) I know...

Thanks for the responses guys. :)

I know most everything about my pistons except the compression height (well, I know now :D).

This is what is says on the box...

The minimum bore clearance...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By CamaroDriver

No smartass. You saw "real" rwhp numbers....

No smartass. You saw "real" rwhp numbers. :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By CamaroDriver

Right. ;) I'll do that after I get them...

Right. ;)

I'll do that after I get them pressed on. It's just puzzling how you read something on ~10 different sites that sell them, then you measure them and get totally different measurements.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,231
Posted By CamaroDriver

It's on the home page under "FAQ"

It's on the home page under "FAQ"
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By CamaroDriver

The right way to do the math is to divide the...

The right way to do the math is to divide the RWHP by the remaining percentage after the drivetrain loss.

100% - 18% = 82%

300 HP / .82 = 365.85 HP

You can confirm that by doing it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,735
Posted By CamaroDriver

Measure stuff. That's what I do. (Read my other...

Measure stuff. That's what I do. (Read my other post) :D

Measure the bore, then the diameter of the mains for the crank. That will tell you if it's one of the two blocks that AJ and RB mentioned....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2004, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,546
Posted By CamaroDriver

Speed Pro compression height???

I bought an engine kit a while ago from PAW that came with Speed Pro H345NCP pistons. Basically they're flat top hypereutectic pistons with a coating on the skirts for a .030 over 350.

There...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,713
Posted By CamaroDriver

OK. You want to know what I want as proof? ...

OK. You want to know what I want as proof?

Pictures.

True stories of people running boost or nitrous on cast pistons, then built a similar engine using hypers and them shattering.

AAMOF,...
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2004, 02:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By CamaroDriver

There. now you're right. :D

There. now you're right. :D
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2004, 02:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,582
Posted By CamaroDriver

Pyramid boxes are good......

Pyramid boxes are good......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2004, 12:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,713
Posted By CamaroDriver

Just seems like a pretty bold statement that goes...

Just seems like a pretty bold statement that goes against the statements of world renowned engine builders.

But hey, what do they know.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-10-2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,798
Posted By CamaroDriver

I've read a lot of people on here having to mod...

I've read a lot of people on here having to mod their HSR to fit the runners on, so it might not be the water neck that's the problem.
Forum: Cooling
01-10-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By CamaroDriver

www.RockAuto.com Copper with metal side...

www.RockAuto.com

Copper with metal side tanks.

When I pulled out my stocker, we (friends and I) held the two at the same time, and there was maybe 1-2 lbs difference.

Cost of alum....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By CamaroDriver

They don't "have" to, but a shop will more than...

They don't "have" to, but a shop will more than likely want to just to cover their butts. I.E. less 'call-backs'. After all, that's the goal of every shop. ;)

If the engine's not installed, you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By CamaroDriver

A block with a 1 pc rear main seal has a HUGE...

A block with a 1 pc rear main seal has a HUGE adaptor on the rear of the block. And the crank is perfectly round on the back.

A block with a 2 pc rear main has an funny doo-hicky shaped flange on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By CamaroDriver

Dome pistons can limit the flame travel inside...

Dome pistons can limit the flame travel inside the combustion chamber.

The dome intrudes into the chamber and literally separate it into two halves. There's only one spark plug. The flame has to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By CamaroDriver

Don't bother using SA rockers either. They could...

Don't bother using SA rockers either. They could jump off the valve tip.

Use roller rockers w/ guideplates
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 09:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,713
Posted By CamaroDriver

Prove it

Prove it
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By CamaroDriver

Another guy posted this in another thread.

Another guy posted this in another thread.
Forum: TBI
03-10-2003, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By CamaroDriver

Yes and exhaust leak can cause problems with the...

Yes and exhaust leak can cause problems with the O2 sensor.

You may be causing a small amount of air to be sucked into the exhaust flow, or it maybe pushing it out. Either way will tell the O2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2003, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,700
Posted By CamaroDriver

Sounds to me like the second rings are on...

Sounds to me like the second rings are on upside-down.

Go there, tell him what's wrong, and have him do either a compression check, or a leak down test.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2003, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By CamaroDriver

Me man. Me strong. Me lift motor. ...

Me man.

Me strong.

Me lift motor.

Me like beer.

Grunt grunt *beats on chest*
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2003, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 456
Posted By CamaroDriver

No..... you should give me the name and number of...

No..... you should give me the name and number of the guy so I can tell him he's bad for trying to rip you off.

;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By CamaroDriver

I know these questions aren't directed toward me,...

I know these questions aren't directed toward me, but I'll answer them. :D



No the flat lifter cams don't have the step. They don't need one to hold it in the block. The angle on the cam lobes...
Forum: TBI
03-10-2003, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 873
Posted By CamaroDriver

Well I don't have anything to say about the...

Well I don't have anything to say about the thread itself. There seems to be two opinions being discussed, and without hard proof, both are just that. Different avenues.

Although I have to say...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2003, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By CamaroDriver

Great point :nod: :doh: Even the C5 comes...

Great point :nod:

:doh: Even the C5 comes with that combo from Chevy. :doh:
Forum: TBI
03-05-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,012
Posted By CamaroDriver

RSCamaroGuy92, How did you get a 350 out of...

RSCamaroGuy92,

How did you get a 350 out of a wrecked S-10 pickup? :confused:

And if you meant Z71, then you're full of crap. Only HD 3/4 tons and 1 tons got 4 bolt blocks.

IMO, ALL your...
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By CamaroDriver

Certainly believable. :nod: Maybe that's why...

Certainly believable. :nod:

Maybe that's why Dynomax is THE ONLY company that sells their mufflers with cfm ratings. ;) They're the only ones confident enough to show what they actually DO FLOW,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By CamaroDriver

You think those look like these :rolleyes: ...

You think those look like these :rolleyes:
http://www.performancewheeloutlet.com/catalog4/prodimg/290.gif

Someone needs to see an optometrist. :nod:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By CamaroDriver

I'm gonna be doing the same thing, but 16"...

I'm gonna be doing the same thing, but 16" front/17" rear. I'm too cheap to buy new tires for the front since mine only have ~2000 miles on them. ;)

The thing to keep in mind is try and make the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-31-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By CamaroDriver

That's actually the purpose of it. It atomizes...

That's actually the purpose of it. It atomizes the fuel more.

The only tests I've seen with it were many years ago in Car Craft and like magazines. The only thing they tested it on was BBC, and it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By CamaroDriver

Bad????? Well you don't have posi.. is that...

Bad????? Well you don't have posi.. is that bad??? :D

It doesn't mean anything. You could just have an open rear end (aka peg leg). If it's a posi then it could just be in it's fully open mode, or...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By CamaroDriver

Send it to me...... PO Box 389...... :D :D...

Send it to me......

PO Box 389...... :D :D :D

J/K ;)


Seriously..... tell us what you think the perfect engine is. Is it 1/4 time only, or street/strip, or sleeper, N/A, N.O.S., S/C,...
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By CamaroDriver

They are..... but putting them on a 305 IMO, is...

They are..... but putting them on a 305 IMO, is just as silly. ;) But I didn't do that, GM did. It was a sad attempt to do what I said CHP tried
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By CamaroDriver

I was afraid of that (them not selling anymore). ...

I was afraid of that (them not selling anymore).

And IIRC, I didn't ask for a review...... :p

I'm not saying I'm fixed on getting one, it's just curiousity I guess.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2003, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,984
Posted By CamaroDriver

If you go out to your car right now (assuming you...

If you go out to your car right now (assuming you still have the tranny in it) and unbolt the torque arm mount from the tranny, watch what the torque arm does with no power being applied to the...
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2003, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By CamaroDriver

Denon?

Anyone know where I can get a Denon CD player??? I've searched and searched the internet, but I cannot find anyone that carries them. :(

There was a shop near me that did, but they stopped...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2003, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By CamaroDriver

Hughes :rockon:

Hughes :rockon:
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2003, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By CamaroDriver

Having two bolt holes that close together (stock...

Having two bolt holes that close together (stock or straight) weakens (sp?) the webing. By spreading the outside bolts away from the inside ones, you're digging into more meat, and keeping the holes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2003, 01:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By CamaroDriver

The "E-TEC" heads from Edelbrock are nothing more...

The "E-TEC" heads from Edelbrock are nothing more than aluminum Vortec heads. They also offer them in 200cc form, along with larger valves (2.02"/1.6").

My only concern would be the combustion...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2003, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By CamaroDriver

Here's a picture of splayed mains to give you a...

Here's a picture of splayed mains to give you a better idea.

http://www.jegs.com/photos/69711050.gif
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2003, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By CamaroDriver

Normal 4 bolt pattern ---> ||.....|| Splayed...

Normal 4 bolt pattern ---> ||.....||

Splayed 4 bolt pattern --> /|.....|\

See how the two outside bolts are angled out? That's what "splayed" means. ;)
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2003, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 448
Posted By CamaroDriver

They'll work on any block other than the LT1, and...

They'll work on any block other than the LT1, and the LS1. It's got something to do with the "1" on the end. :D

The only other block I could see problems with would be the 409, and the 348 (not...
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2003, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By CamaroDriver

IMO..... it would help. All headers do. :D ...

IMO..... it would help. All headers do. :D

It wouldn't make much sense though. Long tubes are primarily used to increase low RPM grunt, which the 305 has very little of in the first place. It's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2002, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 718
Posted By CamaroDriver

Click on the link in my sig and you'll see what...

Click on the link in my sig and you'll see what can happen to you, if you do D&D!!!!! :nono:

Happy Christmas!!!!! And Merry New Year!!!!!!

SHOOT!!!!! Damn Egg Nog!!!! :sillylol:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-18-2002, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By CamaroDriver

Axle diameters

Is the OD of 28 spline and the 26 spline the same?

I can't find any specs anywhere. :(

Aren't the side spider gears the only thing that dictates the number of splines the axles have? Or do the...
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