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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,357
Posted By 32789RS

10.5:1 355 comp custom grind solid cam 248/251...

10.5:1 355
comp custom grind solid cam 248/251 duration .531/.542 lift
Pro Action iron heads 200 cc intake runner 2.02/1.60 valves, minor port work
Crane gold 1.5 roller rockers
victor jr intake...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2002, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By 32789RS

A stock 350 would proably be ok, around here posi...

A stock 350 would proably be ok, around here posi units go fo any where from $50- $100 if you pull it.
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By 32789RS

My guess is you'll find it to be way too much...

My guess is you'll find it to be way too much carb, When I first swapped a v-8 in to my camaro, I put a 350 with mild cam and performer RPM intake, I went out and bought a 3310 holley 750, it had...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2002, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,129
Posted By 32789RS

Mine does the same thing but it's only noticed at...

Mine does the same thing but it's only noticed at low speeds or while turning at low speeds, I changed my fluid twice and added posi additive, both times and still does it. any thoughts on this?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2002, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By 32789RS

You can weld the rearend to make it a posi, but I...

You can weld the rearend to make it a posi, but I would not do this, just for the simple that when the weld brakes and if you put any serious amount of power to it, it will, then you have peices of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-07-2002, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By 32789RS

1LE brakes will they fit?

I was wondering if there was any way I could make the 1LE brakes off a camaro fit on my 87 Olds Cutlass, if so what all has to be done to make it work?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 638
Posted By 32789RS

I have ran fram filters in the past with no...

I have ran fram filters in the past with no problems, but on my new motor, I run Mobil 1 Oil and filter.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-07-2002, 08:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 972
Posted By 32789RS

I dont have any pics yet, but I will try and get...

I dont have any pics yet, but I will try and get a few and post them, I'm running dynomax bullets.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-07-2002, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 972
Posted By 32789RS

I had a friend build me a custom tranny cross...

I had a friend build me a custom tranny cross member, that has notches in it so I could put duals on it. It can fit 3" exhaust under it but I went with 2.5"'s so I had a little extra ground...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-06-2002, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 972
Posted By 32789RS

I'm still working out all the little problems...

I'm still working out all the little problems before I go to the strip, I'm hoping for mid to low 12 second passes.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-04-2002, 04:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 972
Posted By 32789RS

"the same up front, they just have single exhaust...

"the same up front, they just have single exhaust and don't have "GT" on the bumper."

I would hope people really don't go by this, my car still reads 2.8 multi port injected on the back bumper,...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-03-2002, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By 32789RS

I would order a eagle rotating assembly, it comes...

I would order a eagle rotating assembly, it comes with a forged crank, H beam rods and JE pistons, there a little more costly than most stroker kits I have seen, but have a lot better parts in them....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2002, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By 32789RS

I assume that you un bolted the hold down and are...

I assume that you un bolted the hold down and are lifting the distributor out of the motor so the gear on the distributor clears the gear on the camshaft . After doing the above steps the rotor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By 32789RS

WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION...

WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION CAN YOU HEAR THE FUEL PUMP TURN ON? I WOULD CHECK TO SEE IF YOU'RE GETTING ANY FUEL PRESSURE. IF NOT I WOULD CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY, AND FUSES IF...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 434
Posted By 32789RS

If the motor is at TDC just watch what terminal...

If the motor is at TDC just watch what terminal on the distributor cap your rotor is pointing at, and put your #1 plug wire on that terminal. you'll also have to the rest of your wires to keep them...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2002, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By 32789RS

I would build a 434 small block, with a roller...

I would build a 434 small block, with a roller cam,a good set of after market heads such as Pro Action, Dart or Afr's it could be built for less than 5K and with the right gears it would put deep in...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-30-2002, 01:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 689
Posted By 32789RS

cops paid me a visit (almost a kill)

This afternoon some friends came over to help me get the bugs worked out of my motor, we changed the plugs, wires adjusted the carb, and were setting the timing, when the guy from 4 houses down comes...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-30-2002, 12:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By 32789RS

I wouldn't worry about a backfire hurting the...

I wouldn't worry about a backfire hurting the carb, unless it's an older holley with out a power valve saver, if it were then it might have blown the power valve, but I don't think you have to worry...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-30-2002, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 631
Posted By 32789RS

nice car you have there......very clean

nice car you have there......very clean
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-30-2002, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By 32789RS

If you get a cowl I would stick with a small one...

If you get a cowl I would stick with a small one such as the two inch, a friend just ordered one but instead of getting a two inch like I said, he got a 6" and now he can't see over it so when he has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2002, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By 32789RS

I wouldn't be woried if you only ran it for a few...

I wouldn't be woried if you only ran it for a few minutes, IMO I would take the valve covers off when you start it next time and watch the rocker arms, you should watch for them to start oiling and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2002, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By 32789RS

How long did you let it run for, when I built my...

How long did you let it run for, when I built my motor, it ran for about 10 minutes before it started to oil the rockers, that was with a high volume oil pump with 60 lbs of oil pressure. I primed...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-29-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,426
Posted By 32789RS

I paid $225 for my 86 4 bolt 350 out of a chevy...

I paid $225 for my 86 4 bolt 350 out of a chevy caprice cop car, with 85,000 miles on it.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-29-2002, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By 32789RS

I agree I would turn the oil pump shaft so that...

I agree I would turn the oil pump shaft so that when the distributor drops in, it is pointing at the #1 cylinder, and watch when you put the cap on, the terminal that the rotor is pointing at will be...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-29-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By 32789RS

I had a problem like this when I broke one of my...

I had a problem like this when I broke one of my intake bolts, I drilled the bolt out but went to far and drilled in to a water jacket, I just put black RTV sealer on the bolt and it hasn't leaked...
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2002, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By 32789RS

it's the one the fan itself bolts to. none of the...

it's the one the fan itself bolts to. none of the holes on the radiator support match the holes on the lower fan mount.
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2002, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By 32789RS

whats wrong here?

I went to the junk yard, to get a dual fan setup for my 89 RS, I got the radiator, both fans, upper and lower fan mounts off an 89 IROC. Well I go home and start to put this all in only to find the...
Forum: Body
06-29-2002, 01:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,208
Posted By 32789RS

A playboy visor, and my G/F's thong.

A playboy visor, and my G/F's thong.
Forum: Car Audio
06-26-2002, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By 32789RS

not sure about your price range, but as for the...

not sure about your price range, but as for the amp, I would look at Diamond audio amps, or alpine. As for the deck I know that sony, alpine, rockford, and pioneer all make decks that can play mp3's.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-26-2002, 06:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By 32789RS

after I switched to accell my car never ran...

after I switched to accell my car never ran right, and it starts to miss when it hits about 6400 rpms, the stock HEI didn't miss until about 7200, I gave away my stock hei so I can't switch back. I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2002, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,518
Posted By 32789RS

I was at the local speed shop and noticed on the...

I was at the local speed shop and noticed on the end of a Crane cam box it actually said 3/4 race cam, I just busted out laughing, and walked away

:bs: 3/4 race cam, I want a full race cam.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-26-2002, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By 32789RS

when it comes to wires IMO one brand is just as...

when it comes to wires IMO one brand is just as good as another, such as MSD, Jacobs, Taylor. When it comes to plugs I would stay away from platinum plugs, or plugs with multiple electrodes, I have...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2002, 02:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By 32789RS

the little purple wire should go to the stud with...

the little purple wire should go to the stud with an marked with an "s" by it, on my starter it's the one closest to the engine block.
Forum: Carburetors
06-26-2002, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,590
Posted By 32789RS

Mine would get hot and start to cut out if I...

Mine would get hot and start to cut out if I drive my car for more than an hour at a time, It's only 3 months old, I called holley and asked them about it and they said it's not recomended to run...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-26-2002, 02:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By 32789RS

with that much power, I would go with Eagle,...

with that much power, I would go with Eagle, Oliver Lunati or Manley rods, as for the pistons there is several companies that make good pistons, The 3 that I like best are JE, Ross, Weisco, You'll...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2002, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 796
Posted By 32789RS

bbunting who did the machine work on your...

bbunting

who did the machine work on your motor? How much metal had to be removed to fit the 4" stroke in a stock block?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2002, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 796
Posted By 32789RS

i'm located in cedar rapids

i'm located in cedar rapids
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2002, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 796
Posted By 32789RS

I'm starting on a nitrous fed 427, I went with...

I'm starting on a nitrous fed 427, I went with the eagle rotating assembly, forged crank, forged H beam rods, and forged JE pistons with moly rings, got the rotating assembly for $1750, I'm just...
Forum: Car Audio
06-24-2002, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By 32789RS

IMO if you were gonna run two DVC subs off 1 amp...

IMO if you were gonna run two DVC subs off 1 amp I would go with the dual 4 ohm voice coil subs. You'll have plenty of wiring options with out dropping the ohms too low.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-24-2002, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By 32789RS

If you don't mind spending a little extra money,...

If you don't mind spending a little extra money, I would go with the Alpine, I have a CDA-7873 in my car and am really impressed with it, it has all kind of features such as angle face, 60wx4, XM...
Forum: Car Audio
06-24-2002, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By 32789RS

the numbers for the 12" subs are 1221 wich are...

the numbers for the 12" subs are 1221 wich are dual 2 ohm voice coils, and the 1241 are the dual 4 ohm voice coils. One is not really better that the other it just depends on how many subs and amps...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-13-2002, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By 32789RS

My guess is it will be pretty close, on my 327...

My guess is it will be pretty close, on my 327 with a 1" spacer, Performer RPM, 750 vs holley and a 14x4 K&N filter my air cleaner hit the hood so I went out and bought a hood scoop for it.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-13-2002, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By 32789RS

I would check your local engine builder or...

I would check your local engine builder or machine shop, so you can see first hand what you're getting before you buy it.
Forum: Car Audio
06-12-2002, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By 32789RS

Kicker Comp 18" subs

I aquired a pair of kicker comp vr 18's today. I was thinking of hooking each one up to a Alpine 1507 amp, I have not heard alot about kicker subs, I have always put Rockford subs in all my...
Forum: Body
06-12-2002, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,709
Posted By 32789RS

what's the biggest rim that will fit on a camaro...

what's the biggest rim that will fit on a camaro without chopping out the wheel wells? I've got a set of 20" Limited 808's that I would like to put on my car but am not sure if they'll fit.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-12-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,442
Posted By 32789RS

What is the part # on the full length headman...

What is the part # on the full length headman headers, I didn't see them in Jegs listed for third gen F-body.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,753
Posted By 32789RS

The bore would be the same as a .040 over 350....

The bore would be the same as a .040 over 350. almost every brand of piston for SBC is available in a .040 over size.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2002, 02:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By 32789RS

4pz axle code was used in 1983 in the F-body cars.

4pz axle code was used in 1983 in the F-body cars.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2002, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By 32789RS

I'm guessing that you are talking about using...

I'm guessing that you are talking about using your stock cable bracket, if so the hole spacings are wrong on the th-350, I had this same problem when I switched my car over from a v-6 to a v-8, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2002, 02:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By 32789RS

I'm not sure what difference between extruded...

I'm not sure what difference between extruded aluminum rockers, vaccum die formed and billet is, but I would say stay away from Proform rockers I have seen one that actually came apart in a friends...
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