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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 12:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By neat

Re: Need valve spring recommendation

I didn't think 7K was too nuts on the hydraulic roller? LSX guys are going there with the stock stuff pretty regular. Hell, even most of the LTX crowd is seeing 7K fairly often. A friend of mine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By neat

Re: Need valve spring recommendation

1.6's. If I was stuck with a 6500 float, I would probably try stepping the rocker ratio down, but since I'm progressively losing the ability to rev the engine out, I definitely need some new...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By neat

Re: Need valve spring recommendation

It's got really nice bee-hives on it now. The upgraded ones from AFR (I can't remember the specifics off the top of my head, I'll google and report back later) so I was hoping I'd be good to 7K...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By neat

Re: Need valve spring recommendation

It has only been pulled to about 6500 on the dyno, then it kinda starts to float the valves. It's making peak power right there in the 6500 area, so without the valve float I think a 7K shift would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By neat

Need valve spring recommendation

I have some AFR 195 competition port heads with the upgraded springs from AFR (I think the spring upgrade is P/N 9018). I was assured by AFR that these springs would handle anything my mild street...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-07-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,907
Posted By neat

Re: Beautiful 1991 Trans Am GTA w/ low miles

Still no pics, the Craiglist ad is expired. You can E-mail them to me if the car is still available.

joshkinzey AT gmail DOT com
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-07-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,590
Posted By neat

Re: 88 GTA, 350, auto, PRICE DROP

The title deal messes up the financing, it puts him in a position where someone has to be able to pay cash for the car - or suffer with the higher interest rate of doing it via personal loan. I...
Forum: Power Adders
05-14-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By neat

What are you guys doing for crank case evac / PVC?

I have a breather in each valve cover of my 383. The breathers are misting oil during extended WOT. It's especially bad if I use the nitrous system.

I'm thinking of installing a catch can, but...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-20-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 711
Posted By neat

26 x 10.5 x 16 ET streets on Camaro wheels

I have 16 inch ET streets on 95 Camaro wheels for sale. They are 26 x 10.5 x 16. They have 70-75% tread left. I would prefer pick up in the Baltimore MD area, but I will ship on the buyers dime. ...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-17-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By neat

30 and 36 lb injectors for sale, Bosch design III

I have some red FMS injectors from Fuel Injector Connection for sale. They have about 3000 miles on them.

For those that don't know these are the new Bosch design 3 injectors. The latest and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-28-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By neat

Re: In Drastic Need of GOOD Heads (AFR, Trickflow)

Were you still interested in the heads?

You never did post or PM me the information on your car, so I'm not sure what kind of options you have.

Assuming you are running a zero deck motor, with...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-28-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 445
Posted By neat

Re: 083 heads needed

I have a set of Trickflows that are ready to bolt on for sale.

They are on E-bay right now, but I'll end the auction early for $1200 plus shipping:
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-28-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By neat

Re: FS: TFS heads for L98/SBC, ported by Lloyd Elliot

There is no user here named lb9, but I'll go look around for a thread where someone is looking. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-28-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By neat

Re: FS: TFS heads for L98/SBC, ported by Lloyd Elliot

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120439330300&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123

One day left on E-bay.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-17-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By neat

Re: FS: TFS heads for L98/SBC, ported by Lloyd Elliot

You can use and online compression ratio calculator to figure out what your options are.

You'll need to know how far the piston comes up in the cylinder. If the piston is dished or domed, you'll...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-15-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By neat

Re: FS: TFS heads for L98/SBC, ported by Lloyd Elliot

I forgot to mention the valve springs. The springs are from PAC racing, part number 1518. They are the same as the 1218 springs, but they have been nitrided for greater longevity. The max lift...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By neat

FS: TFS heads for L98/SBC, ported by Lloyd Elliot

I have some Trick Flow heads for sale. They are for late model SBC engines, 86+. Center bolt valve covers/ They've been ported by Lloyd Elliot of Elliot's Port Works. The heads took my 91 to 11.9...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,287
Posted By neat

Electric waterpump for daily driver?

I'm doing some research on an electric water pump for my 1991 Corvette. Prices are all over the map ($185 for a Pro-Form, $300+ for other brands) so I'm not sure what to get.

My car gets about...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-13-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 976
Posted By neat

FS: Brand new AFR 1040 SBC heads

I have some brand new AFR 1040 SBC cylinder heads for sale. Here's the link to them from Summit's website:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,243
Posted By neat

Re: What makes an LS7 lifter superior to a 'normal' lifter?

So below 6500 there is no benefit?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,243
Posted By neat

What makes an LS7 lifter superior to a 'normal' lifter?

I'm curious what the differences are between an LS7 lifter and a 'normal' lifter. What steps are needed if you use an LS7 lifter? Is it a direct swap? Do you need different length push rods? What...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-26-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By neat

WTB 1205 miniram with fuel rails, cash in hand

Before I plunk down the coin to TPIS, I figured I would ask here. Anyone selling a MR with the fuel rails. Prefer 1205 sized ports. Cash in hand, let me know.
Forum: Power Adders
01-12-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By neat

Re: who has put a turbo or dual turbo on 350ci sb or 400 ci sb?

I don't really like the 383 for forced induction because it puts the ring pack so close to the top of the piston. If you bring the ring pack down far enough to get a thick crown on the piston on a...
Forum: TPI
01-11-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,825
Posted By neat

Re: I cant get a staight up answer on 90-92 tpi TPS volt specifications.

I've never encounterd your problem on an L98, but I did encounter something similar to this on an 87 Buick Grand National.

It sounds to me like you are running off the cal-pak in the ECM as...
Forum: TPI
01-11-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,457
Posted By neat

Re: Bad numbers on my L98

The LT1 intake is almost identical to the miniram intake. They are both one piece intakes, so they don't have a separate plenum, runner, base, etc...

The only LT1 part on my car is the intake.
...
Forum: TPI
01-10-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,457
Posted By neat

Re: Bad numbers on my L98

My car is/was an L98. I have a converted LT1 intake on it now, along with some trickflow heads and a comp cam.

In the configuration above (stock L98 pretty much) the car ran 12.80's at 106 and...
Forum: TPI
01-10-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,457
Posted By neat

Re: Bad numbers on my L98

I'm not sure I'm interpreting this correctly, but it sounds like you are running the 305 computer tune on the 350. If that is the case, that could be the reason for your low power numbers.

My...
Forum: Power Adders
01-10-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By neat

Re: which NX kit? and RPM switch?

Any of the kits will work well for what you are wanting to do. There isn't much difference between them at the HP levels you are talking about.

I would use an FJO controller as the window switch....
Forum: DIY PROM
11-16-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By neat

Data Master VS my com port settings, help appreciated

When I try to set the com port for data master, the only port option that isn't greyed out is com 3 for some reason. My ALDL cable is plugged into com 10 or 11 depending on which port I plug it into...
Forum: TPI
09-06-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By neat

Re: any idea on somthing to add on few hp????

Alright, I have some free time at work, so here goes:

Power. From purely a physics stand point, power is directly related to how much gasoline you can burn in a given time. If you burn 2 gallons...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By neat

Re: any idea on somthing to add on few hp????

I dunno, maybe. Right now his car is making no power, none, zilch, nada, nothing. Another 100 RWHP still won't put him beyond 300 RWHP. I seriously doubt less than 300 RWHP is going to start...
Forum: TPI
09-04-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,819
Posted By neat

Re: 12 second ET on a budget

I pulled a ton of fuel out of mine to make power, that's weird that you are lean at WOT.

If you want, I'll send you my .bin file. It's for a 91 Corvette, 6 speed, with long tube headers, no cats,...
Forum: TPI
09-04-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,819
Posted By neat

Re: 12 second ET on a budget

I did it myself. I used to work for Staples Auto Engineering. www.staplesautoengineering.com

I brought my car down one Saturday and used the shop dyno to tune my car. I doubt most places would...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By neat

Re: any idea on somthing to add on few hp????

A 100 HP shot of nitrous for your V8 means that each cylinder must produce another 12.5 HP. By comparison, a 4 cylinder would put another 25 HP in each cylinder, so twice the abuse.

12.5 HP per...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By neat

Re: any idea on somthing to add on few hp????

Just put a bottle on it and call it a day.
Forum: TPI
09-02-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,819
Posted By neat

Re: 12 second ET on a budget

My car went 12.8 with the stuff in my sig. It's a bit different than you because it's a Corvette, but the premise should be the same.

The biggest thing I did was dyno tune my car. I was running...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By neat

What are the 4 wires on the coil?

I'm doing the small cap/external conversion on my 1991 Corvette. I'm using parts from a 1991 F-body with a 350.

I bought an adapter harness from www.jimsperformance.com that makes the 4 wire...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-02-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By neat

FS [NC] Combination motorsports 612 valve springs, good for .600 lift

I have a set of Combination Motorsports 612 valve springs for sale. They are 1.25 diameter single springs capable of supporting up to .600 lift. A few years ago, before the beehive spring, these...
Forum: Power Adders
06-21-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By neat

Re: what to look for in a cam?

Be careful with spring retainer to valve guide seal clearance with the stock L98 heads. If your heads are cast iron they might be different than the aluminum ones on my Corvette, but I would think...
Forum: Power Adders
06-17-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By neat

Re: who has put a turbo or dual turbo on 350ci sb or 400 ci sb?

I don't own a TT set up, but I've done a couple.

You can spend a lot, upwards of 20K, really quick if you aren't careful. I would guess that an absolute budget build would be in the neighborhood...
Forum: Power Adders
06-17-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By neat

Re: who has put a turbo or dual turbo on 350ci sb or 400 ci sb?

I don't own a TT set up, but I've done a couple.

You can spend a lot, upwards of 20K, really quick if you aren't careful. I would guess that an absolute budget build would be in the neighborhood...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By neat

Re: Now all i need is a CAM!!

I have the stock cam out of my 1991 Corvette if you want it. It's small, but it's what GM paired with those heads.
Forum: TPI
06-12-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 672
Posted By neat

Anyone degreed a cam with the stock timing chain on an L98?

Comp Cams is telling me that my stock L98 timing chain has advance ground into it, and that dot to dot isn't really a true zero degree install.

I find that a little odd, but it doesn't seem like...
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