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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-27-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Angelini

Re: 4L65E Drivetrain issues

Well I replaced the u joints and the noise is still there...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-22-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Angelini

Re: 4L65E Drivetrain issues

They can even make a grinding noise? haha
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-22-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Angelini

4L65E Drivetrain issues

Well, I have a Silverado on top of my Camaro, and its been having some issues. I tried to get on the Silverado forums, but theres no where near the user base that thirdgen has, and everyone just...
Forum: TPI
11-25-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Re: Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

I hate doing this, haha I just want to have the parts to be able to build it, I get so confused with this stuff because its the part of the engine that I know the least about. Anyways, I found this...
Forum: TPI
11-22-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Re: Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMP-CAMS-LT1-LT4-BEEHIVE-VALVE-SPRINGS-KIT-625-LIFT-/140598668802?hash=item20bc556e02&item=140598668802&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr


So this is what I...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-18-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Re: Monstertrans.com?

My biggest fears with my build are valvetrain problems, knocking engines, and transmission problems. I know I can knock out the transmission issues if I get it built good with something like the...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Re: Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

So after I check my clearances, this kit is what I should use, with offset locks.
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Forum: TPI
11-18-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Re: Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

So if I buy the Beehive springs or the kit and offset locks, I can run the lift that I need to get without machining? I would like to try and avoid machine work because all the machine shops around...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Re: Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

Also, tuning isnt an issue, I know that I will have to tune and I can get it done. And I also have #24 injectors to use for this engine, and would like to take advantage of them, and not use them to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-18-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Re: Monstertrans.com?

I'm going to order the Pro-Street rebuild kit and go from there. I know its kinda overkill for something in the power range I want to hit, but I think its good insurance and will make the...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By Angelini

Need serious help with picking the valvetrain for my build

I'm building a 350 Vortec TPI for my Camaro. I have a 99 088 cast 350 roller block out of a Silverado. I have matching brand new 906 Vortec heads that are stock so far. I want to run something higher...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-15-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Re: Monstertrans.com?

Im in central Pa, Bloomsburg. Ohio isn't too far away, and maybe it would be worth the drive. There's a guy down the road in the other town here that does a good job, but I hear that he tends to use...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-15-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Re: Monstertrans.com?

I looked at pro-built. What do you mean it costs to keep a 700-R4 alive? Haha

My other option is getting a rebuilt kit, valve kit, shift kit, and a servo and everything else I need and having a...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-15-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Re: Monstertrans.com?

Where should I go for a new transmission to handle my power then? Or would it be easier to just tear apart the one I have and clean all the mud and water out of it and build it that way?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-15-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By Angelini

Monstertrans.com?

Looking to buy a performance 700-R4 for my build, I lost the rebuilt tranny I had in the flooding we had here in September. I found Monstertrans.com and they have a heavy-duty transmission that...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Cleaning up the deck to get it ready for the Vortecs.

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Im going to actually spend the cash and convert the engine into a roller block to avoid all the frustration of...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 901
Posted By Angelini

Re: 305 to 350

Wouldn't you just be able to swap the engine right in? Maybe get larger injectors to run the 350 vs a 305 if you plan on running TBI? The computer might not run the 350 completely right, but it...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

And speaking of tuning, anybody out there that would want to tune my 91 S10 2.5L prom to something that would run a 350 tpi auto? haha
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

I need to do serious tuning or have someone do it for me anyways changing to Vortec heads, and the larger injectors and so on. So my cam selection doesn't matter, and I can theoretically run whatever...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-02-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,541
Posted By Angelini

Re: removing the heart of my formula

The 700-R4 will have a better chance of holding up to a 350, GM never paired the T5 to a 350 in our cars because it wouldn't handle the torque.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-02-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Would a LSA of 106* be too choppy do you guys think?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Angelini

Re: Engine/transmission swap power questions

Haha alright I'm just trying to think of every possible thing for my engine swap. I'll probably end up getting it oversized servos, a shift kit, and a the valve body kit and that should make it...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Then I'm fine, I have a 700-R4 from an 87 IROC-Z so it has the tailshaft for the torque arm. I thought you guys were telling me they were different lengths or something haha
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Angelini

Re: Engine/transmission swap power questions

So how do I fix this? lol Do I need to get a valve body kit like this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-376000/

And what about putting in a shift kit? What will it provide me for the...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Well I already sold the V6 trans, so now what do I do? Do I need a new V8 torque arm or what? And yeah I have a poly transmission mount.

And alright, I'll just have to get new engine mounts and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Angelini

Engine/transmission swap power questions

I searched around and couldn't really find what I was looking for, so here goes.

I'm building a 350 that I hope to make 350hp with, and I have a V8 700-R4 from a 305, and I'm kinda worried about...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

I have the engine side mounts that I got off a 305, but I was wondering about the car side of the mount, I can't reuse that at all? I was under the impression that it was just moving them from the V6...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,704
Posted By Angelini

Re: biggest engine you can put in these cars?

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Now whats the easiest way to move the engine mounts from the V6 to V8 slots?
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Bent the hell out of the radiator support, but fixed it as best I could

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Well, got the V6 pulled out, these are from Sunday.

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,105
Posted By Angelini

Re: Vortec head swap

I actually just took an old used '261 swirl port TBI head gasket to the bottom of my new 906 Vortecs to look at how they matched up, its an exact fit, and as 1ADan has said, if your having alignment...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Pictures of the Car:

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And thats about all I've got for now
Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

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350 Before I tore it down:

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

More of the 350:

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Top end for the swap:

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Junk from tearing the 350 apart:

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261 Swirl Port heads

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

The V8 is cleaning up real nice, but still need to clean out the cylinders...

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-24-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

Well, got some pictures of what I've been doing so far...

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V6 about ready to come out
Forum: Engine Swap
08-24-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

Re: 191 to 350 Swap

I have IROC-Z suspension ready to go, I'm going to run the stock rear and the 700-R4 from the IROC I got parts from until I can get something better. It should last at least awhile lol
Forum: Engine Swap
08-24-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,724
Posted By Angelini

191 to 350 Swap

So its time for the Camaro to depart with its original 3.1L V6 and grow some balls, so by the end of this week, the V6 will be sitting on the ground, and I'm going to start building my 350.

I'm...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-24-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,958
Posted By Angelini

Re: vortec heads with old pattern TPI base

So what should I be expecting for my 350 L31 Vortec, SDPC intake manifold, stock runners/plenum, throttle body, K&N dual snorkel cold air intake, 1.6 roller rocker LT4 hotcam, shorty headers, 3"...
Forum: TPI
08-19-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By Angelini

Re: Cam Selection

Well I know that the 906 Vortecs can only handle up to .475 lift stock, but I've heard that if you change the locks and retainers that you can get up to another .050 lift from them, but is that true?...
Forum: TPI
08-19-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By Angelini

Cam Selection

What would be a good cam for a 350 Vortec TPI MAF? I want to have something with low to mid range torque like the engine will provide stock, but I want something that if I wanted to could take...
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By Angelini

Re: Odometer mismatch

Well my car is a 90 RS and the car its coming out of is a 92 Z28.
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By Angelini

Re: Odometer mismatch

anyone?
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2011, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By Angelini

Re: Bunch Of Electrical *Pics*

That one on my car goes to something plugged into the powersteering, but it looks like you don't have what I'm talking about on your car....

EDIT: Sorry this is a really old(and really bad...) pic...
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By Angelini

Odometer mismatch

Is there anyway at all, when doing an engine and dash swap, to get the new dash in the car set to read how many actual miles are on the car? I'm going to be installing a 350 in my car here soon, and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-16-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By Angelini

Need TPI stuff, complete drivetrain

I'm looking to buy a 305/350 TPI engine and I'm really hoping to find someone whos willing to sell the complete drivetrain as well.

I want to do a swap from a V6 so I need the engine,...
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