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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,038
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: compression test without intake manifold?

Way to go reviving an old thread
Actually turning by hand will lend you a low reading on a dry compression test due to air leaking past the piston rings. May get a better read with a wet compression...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-29-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: 88 IROC-Z 5.7L T-Tops

The crate motor is from Kragen, I believe, I bought this car as a project and the previous owner blew the factory engine up and bought this motor. It has a reman tag on it. He said it was from...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-29-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By 74Novaguy

88 IROC-Z 5.7L T-Tops

Selling my 88 Iroc 5.7L automatic it is a project car but a good one.
I have all the parts to get it running just not the time. needs some body work. All glass in good condition except for...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-15-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,498
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: what battery shutoff switch/kill switch for a street car ??

http://www.competitionproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1033

Id go with this one. you can run you alt charge wire thru one set of terminals and the batter thru another that way when you shut it...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-13-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: How many of you guys carry?

Glock 27 mostly everyday. Except for at work since I work for the Feds they dont allow me to carry at work.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Spark, and gas. But no fire.

Has this car ran? if so what changed or what did you change? or did it just not start one morning?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Spark, and gas. But no fire.

compression test is a test to check the compression of the cylinders. Have you verified that you get spark at the plugs? not just check the cap and rotor and coil with a meter but visually see the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-20-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: full suspension rebuild where to start?

Every suspension job Ive done a pickle fork has never worked usually just jams in there and destroys things or I hit my hand with the hammer.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-20-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,890
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: full suspension rebuild where to start?

FYI... easy way to get ball joints apart with out a pickle fork ruining them. Loosen them up off the spendel but leave the nut on about 3 threads. then get a hammer or air hammer works great and tap...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-19-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,435
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: installed sportlines car sits high.

I just put the motor and trans in mine. its still way higher than it was when i removed it. I wouldnt worry about it.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-19-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 21,081
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Do you want HID's in your Camaro?

so something like this
...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-19-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,303
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Summit Racing

Summit is the best... they price match anything with out hesitation. Im a big price researcher and always order from summit. they have even ordered parts for me from manufactures that they didnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 89,661
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Time to settle the debate...better MPG with supercharger/turbo?

Im not taking it as you attacking me. I agree with you that the procharger take HP (gas) to produce air but on the other end the engine doesnt have to fight (vacuum) to get air. and its a bone stock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stock Valve Covers

ya they should have two PCV and one oil fill. which is all stock valve covers have.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 89,661
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Time to settle the debate...better MPG with supercharger/turbo?

I dont question. Im pretty good at math. x miles divided by y gallons = z miles per gallon Ive driven it before and after and was there while it was on the dyno being tuned. During cruising its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stock Valve Covers

heres some center bolt tall covers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-141-131/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-5032/

when installing them put a coat of the red gasket sealer stuff on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stock Valve Covers

Do you have center bolt or perimeter bolt valve covers?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: computer distributor swap help

I think that davis 12600 you listed first is the correct one for your application. if you look at davis's website they show the harness on it
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 89,661
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Time to settle the debate...better MPG with supercharger/turbo?

Then why does my brother truck almost get 30mpg with the supercharger with 480 hp? when stock was 22mpg?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: computer distributor swap help

Do you have a Coil on cap or remote coil?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stock Valve Covers

If your using 1.6 rockers you need tall valve covers. Dont think they will clear the short valve covers
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: computer distributor swap help

what set up do you have TPI or TBI?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66939BK/
heres the one I just ordered for the TPI set up. I think the TBI uses the same one. Not sure on that one though
Forum: Southern California Area
04-15-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,417
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: some pics of my ride lq9 swap

Question about the LQ9 swap. Is it allowed in cali with smog laws? I was under the impression that we were not allowed to use a truck motor. or did the LQ9 come in something else.
Forum: Northern California
04-15-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,308
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

Yup... Deal of the century... Its acctually a funny story. The previous owner had been begging me to put a new motor in his car for years now and I kept dodging it because I figured it was a POS. so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 89,661
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Time to settle the debate...better MPG with supercharger/turbo?

Yes and No... If you put one on under normal driving yes it does my brothers truck (chevy 4.8l) with a procharger gets 29 hwy and 24 in town with the procharger and before that it was like 22 hwy...
Forum: Northern California
04-15-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,308
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

My plans are to just get mine running. I just picked it up a couple of weeks ago. 150 dollars complete car with new crate motor. only catch was it was in pieces. So Ive pieced it back together for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,248
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: installing coolant lines

Ill disagree with that. with how fast the fluid is running thru the lines I doubt its losing that much heat considering your running it thur a radiator that has 180 coolant in it and the fact alot of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,248
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: installing coolant lines

just get some barbed adapters it think its 1/4" npt male to 3/8 barb fittings for the transmission and radiator or cooler and some hose. Pushloc is the best/easiest. doesnt require any special tools....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,248
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: installing coolant lines

why not use rubber lines? I think its alot easier to install and can look alot better. Some nice steel braided ones and some nice fittings on the radiator would look good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stupid question about the location of engine ID

Not true... If you can read the Block Suffix Codes that are stamped in front of the head. It will tell you CI and what HP and what it came out of.

heres a pretty good site....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stupid question about the location of engine ID

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/ASEMaster35yrs/2011-03-27_015133_endinedetail1.jpg
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/DaleFStockst/2010-01-12_005233_engine_stamp.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Stupid question about the location of engine ID

In front of the passenger head on the block theres a machined area that has some letters and numbers stamped into it. it will tell you what it came out of and ci when you run it online.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-12-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,748
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

Good deal. almost exactly like mine except for mines an 88 and the guy swapped an alpine deck in. Mine also needs a paint job. but it did come with a new crate motor. all for 150 dollars. I think im...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,498
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: ams-oil 25,000 mile change

I had 80k miles at the time and had changed the oil every 5k and ran cleaners ever 10k (got them free at work). I ran the Amsoil engine cleaner threw it as directed by amsoil before switching to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,498
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: ams-oil 25,000 mile change

I ran amsoil once in my truck. it didnt do to well it started to sludge up after about 10k miles. Also amsoil recomend 15k miles if you drive your vehicle hard. or if its turbo or supercharged. and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By 74Novaguy

Which Spark Plugs

Ok so i ordered plugs for my camaro. There taper seat. the ones i pulled out are a gasket seat. Can I use the taper seat? im not even sure if the gasket seat ones are the correct ones because the guy...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,668
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Rebuild or Replace Motor 305 TPI

the only difference between the 350 and 305 fuel injection was the 350 had 22 lb/hr injectors while the 305 had 19 lb/hr (i think). From my understanding the tune was the same on the TPI. so just...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,995
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Vortech V1 on L98 - question!

Yes you can put a Vortech on the L98 with out programing the ECM. Just dont drive it.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-08-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: interior seats

decent. No rips or tears. Mine are torn up really bad.
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,491
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: 350 with 305 heads

Do you need smog or no smog (the air tubes)?
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,491
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: 350 with 305 heads

:yup:
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,491
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: 350 with 305 heads

Its hard to say which headers are the best. I have the headman shorties with a headman y pipe. seem good. Ive heard great things about dyno dons headers. I would get a pair but I dont have the funds...
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,491
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: 350 with 305 heads

It would still work with your factory exhaust or headers 305/350 heads are the same casting as far as basic functions for exhaust flange, bolt pattern, etc. But a 305 head can have pretty small...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,748
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/history-restoration/215919d1300472866-when-how-did-you-imgp0227.jpg

$150.00 including a new motor and everything to put it back together and new seals.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,548
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

The fact that I still havent driven mine. but its almost there... but what can I complain about I got it for 150 bucks...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-07-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By 74Novaguy

interior seats

Looking for some black/gray front seats for my 88 Iroc-z
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-07-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By 74Novaguy

Re: Wanted roller lifter hold down and dog bones

I have a set with 61k miles out of a blown motor (lower rod bearing failure) lifters, hold down plate, and dog bone things. and everything else from the motor
Forum: Power Adders
04-05-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 33,558
Posted By 74Novaguy

re: 89 Iroc Sbc400 TPI Megasquirt Single GT45 5-600 rwhp build

theres also the numbers stamped in the front of the block in front of the passenger head that indicate what the motor was out of.
Forum: Power Adders
04-04-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 33,558
Posted By 74Novaguy

re: 89 Iroc Sbc400 TPI Megasquirt Single GT45 5-600 rwhp build

good job on the 350z... but good luck against the GTR in the future. I worked at nissan for a couple of years in the service department the GTR keeps up with the enzo till the 120mph mark in tests...
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