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Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,264
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: ponti 455 vs chev 350 vortec

too funny that the thread has come back to life

sure, displacement is a good thing but big displacement with modern technology is best. Alas, modern technology has allowed smaller displacement...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,697
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Should replace valve seals during head gasket change? 89 350 TPI

kudos for wanting to do things yourself.

Since you yanked the heads, you now NEED new head gaskets and possibly bolts

You also need a new intake manifold gasket and since the distributor is...
Forum: TBI
09-22-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,491
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: 91 camaro severe backfire

does it occur when engine is cold, only in closed loop, or both scenarios?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,697
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Should replace valve seals during head gasket change? 89 350 TPI

the economy is still stinky so you could probably find a machine shop who would do a valve job on the cheap incl parts, testing springs, checking head, cleaning and if it's not been done, new guides...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 146,292
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Low oil pressure, no noises drops as motor gets to operating temp. HELP!

joker is correct that you need to determine if it's an issue with the sending unit or there really is a low pressure situation. if you can't do it yourself, bring it to a shop to determine the actual...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: How good of a deal i did i get?

it looks like an OK project car. I gather that it's a long term project being that you need to rebuild the engine and may as well do the tranny as well.

How is the interior, does it have all of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: What's it worth?

a 305 TPI is for a very specific niche market. Perhaps someone who absolutely has to have a 305 vs the 350. It also comes down to your market and the supply of engines. If you try to sell on Ebay...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,243
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Whyt engine RPM's so high on freeway...???Cant figure it out?

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3568-Digital-Inductive-Pick-Up/dp/B000EVYGV4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1360174310&sr=8-3&keywords=timing+light+with+tachometer

get a timing light with integrated tach....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,243
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Whyt engine RPM's so high on freeway...???Cant figure it out?

are you running 12 inch trailer tires in the back?

you either have 4.xx gear ratio or a bad/incorrectly installed tach

my money is on the latter
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Oil Leak

the oil pump is entirely different and internal to the engine

the sending unit is external and easily accessed

the dipstick could be leaking and all you need to do is get underneath to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Best way to get performance and look stock?

seriously

price something as simple as an exhaust.

look at prices for performance mods on the old small block mopars; it's nuts.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 61,054
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Check Engine light comes on after going highway speeds

it may well be but a paperclip and 2 minutes of his time and he'll know what codes were thrown
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Best way to get performance and look stock?

fundamentals are the same so do what you've done since 1986

the difference is for a gen 1 SBC your wallet won't need to open as wide.

Heck, you'll probably find 20 SBC parts on craigslist for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 61,054
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Check Engine light comes on after going highway speeds

you don't need a scanner to check the code. All that you need is a paper clip on the ALDL port. Search will reveal many threads on how to flash codes
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Best way to get performance and look stock?

when you open the hood and look there is no way of knowing if your heads have been ported, cam changed, bored and stroked etc. So, have at it because there is no way of seeing that with your eyes.
Forum: Cooling
12-13-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,037
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Heater Core

I'm going to be brutally frank; then don't use it.

I bought the junk you described, discarded the brackets, popped it in and never looked back. It works fine. I don't get caught up on things like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,692
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: LT1! $500 - X = 350-400hp ??????

first mods I did to my 4th gen were long tubes, CAI and 3 inch cat back.

I also deleted AIR and EGR and had a tune done by Solomon and the car woke up. Heck, it woke up enough to grenade the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Just swapped in LT1 running like crap

OK, so it's a 95 which is OBD1 and only 2 O2 sensors

there is no CPS either and you don't adjust the timing. The computer does that so you may have wired the plugs incorrectly or installed the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-10-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,486
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: experience with hedman headers

it's called "modifying" for a reason
Forum: Cooling
10-10-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,492
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Lower Air Dam

they tend to still be on most 3rd gens in my local boneyard
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Killing your car...not as easy as it sounds!

Are you just changing the fuel filter?

a little kitty litter or an old bath towel is all you need.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Dynoing the Car Tomorrow

110-120 rwhp

don't be disappointed
Forum: TBI
06-22-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,228
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Car is suffering from Extreamly high idle and no idle at all. Also running rich.

asking is learning, nothing wrong with that

I may be acronym challenged however I believe it's

Assembly
Line
Diagnostic
Link

if you are in the drivers seat it should be near your right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,935
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: 1984 Camaro "Barn Find" - Can I Save Her?

is the interior in as nice of shape as the exterior appears to be?

Is there any floor rot?

I'd give my left testicle to find a project car which only needed mechanical work.
Forum: TBI
06-22-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,228
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Car is suffering from Extreamly high idle and no idle at all. Also running rich.

they can't help you because you have an OBD1 system

you need to simply use a paper clip on the ALDL port and read the flashing codes
Forum: Interior
06-12-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: No highbeams?

good question

after disassembling the column several times, I could make the high beam work for about 12 clicks and then nada. It was not a switch adjustment nor were pieces missing. For some...
Forum: Interior
06-11-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,793
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Power Window Regulator?

take a look at the regulator. It's some serious beefy steel with serious teeth and a spring. Chances are your problem is just the window motor.
Forum: Interior
06-11-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: No highbeams?

I messed with mine several times when i was restoring the entire vehicle. I just gave up and installed a foot switch; never looked back
Forum: Interior
06-11-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: head liner

if you want one from an on line reseller then stockinteriors.com and 1A sell the same item. Just buy from whichever is cheaper including shipping
Forum: Interior
06-11-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Headlight switch

use the metal one from the caprice/impala/caddy vs the plastic from the maro

they last longer
Forum: Interior
06-08-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Headlight switch

the pieces are the same in 80's Impala and Caprice. Those are plentiful at the boneyard and the parts come out in about 2 minutes
Forum: Interior
05-25-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Newb carpet question

don't be surprised if you still have to enhance the cutouts a wee bit. Be sure to have a good sharp utility knife
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,401
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Engine Removal

and I had to remove the drivers side header when putting my engine back in. It got caught but with the engine already on the hoist putting the header back on was a cake walk


I yank and reinstall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,119
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: 86 z28 sitting for 10 yrs. wont start

sitting for 10 years and never run???

what was done to prep it for storage?

Does it have an automatic tranny?

your fuel lines are probably gunked as is the tank

your auto tranny will go...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Oil analysis - metallurgic study needed thx

that's awesome that you did it for giggles because it won't tell you if you need a rebuild.

vacuum gauges, leakdown test and compression test are the tools you need


also, if you see smoke...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Car shaking while idle, help

that's not how the computers work. You can clear codes by disconnecting the battery but it doesn't fix the problem, the code just gets cleared.

to the OP, it's a 23 year old car and chances are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: shifter problem (auto) with video

you have to get underneath. The cable runs from the shiofter to the transmission and my hunch would be the clip at the end of the cable which attaches to the tranny is broken.

You can spring for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,274
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: I'm a bit stumped-please help

then you understand. Not only do we deal with age but also what prior owners did or did not do. Camaros tend to be vehicles that at some point were owned by a cash strapped kid and they show it. For...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-02-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: wanna test a ls1 before buying? urgent

nah, I wouldn't say that. To those with experience we look at things like a $1500 complete LS1 car as a no brainer. Heck, go to the exhaust section and read the threads hemming and hawing over a $200...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,274
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: I'm a bit stumped-please help

Don't be discouraged. You purchased a 25 year old vehicle. Chances are that much of the wiring and connectors are original. Buying older cars are not for the faint of heart nor light of wallet. When...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-02-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: wanna test a ls1 before buying? urgent

I said the same thing but a little more diplomatically. The red flag here is that if it really is just a fuel pump why wouldn't the seller replace it and get it running so he could get $3,000 more...
Forum: Interior
05-01-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,372
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Any good seat covers( Firebird)

if you want seat covers then try "coverking" but they are not your WalMart or auto store type or pricing. They can be had anywhere from $150 for the front upwards of $300 depending on the upholstery...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,110
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: What are these sensors on my L03?

passenger side above the knock sensor

it's in essence a relay. When the coolant hits a certain temp it closes and power goes to the fan.

The drivers side is for the temp gauge.

I suggest a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,805
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Knocking sound from 95 Lt1 (video)

goose it and as it's coming down to you get the tell-tale knock-knock-knock-knock ? That would be lower end

In the short video you placed, it sounds like an accessory or even WP to me; however,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-01-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: wanna test a ls1 before buying? urgent

sure there is a way


the sell price is $1500

what you aren't taking into account is the seller can tell you to take a hike

if it only needed a fuel pump the seller would put one in and sell...
Forum: Cooling
05-01-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,054
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: 89 Trans heating up when idling and in traffic

wire in a hayden adjustable fan switch and call it a day. They are cheap enough on amazon ($20)
Forum: Interior
05-01-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Swap 89 carpet with 90-92 carpet

carpet resellers send you the same exact carpet for the 91 as they do for the 89 so I'm not sure where you got the notion that 3rd gens are different???

Have you priced out stockinteriors or 1A to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Oil pan gasket errrrr

first, a 355 is a 350, it's just been bored to clean up/true up the cylinders

second, i don't know where you've been reading but you need to lift the engine some to get at it well enough.

It's...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-26-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 66,482
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: Is this 86 worth this money?

I don't see magnafluxing
decking the block
bore and hone
resizing rods
turning crank

it seems like the OP is taking a used engine, dipping it and tossing in some parts, wants gobs of HP but is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By torque_is_good

Re: camaro wont start

I gave him the exact same advice on another forum

there is no harm in double checking
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