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Forum: Engine Swap
03-17-2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,916
Posted By fast89RS

What is so great about this thread? The different...

What is so great about this thread? The different radiators aren't due to different branches of GM, they're different because the V6s are different depending on the model year.

For instance, my...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-18-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,344
Posted By fast89RS

In 5-7's defense, it is a tough job to do. I did...

In 5-7's defense, it is a tough job to do. I did it, not fully realizing how much work was going to be needed. 5-7 gave the right advice to the kid. He doesn't have the experience needed to finish...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By fast89RS

The starter can't handle the heat.

The starter can't handle the heat.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,748
Posted By fast89RS

Chevy firing order: 18436572 So... piston #1...

Chevy firing order: 18436572

So... piston #1 would be up on 1, down on 4, up on 6, down on 7, and back up on 1. You can apply this to all other cylinders.

ex. piston #5 would be up on 5, down...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-01-2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By fast89RS

You might want to reconsider stroking a small...

You might want to reconsider stroking a small block out to 454 ci.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2004, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 577
Posted By fast89RS

Probably will. The TV cable controls the fluid...

Probably will. The TV cable controls the fluid pressure in 700R4's which affects all functioning of the transmission.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2004, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 665
Posted By fast89RS

Not so fast. Since you have an automatic...

Not so fast. Since you have an automatic transmission, I'd hold onto the computer to control the lockup.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2004, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,036
Posted By fast89RS

If you are looking at building a 350 for it, I...

If you are looking at building a 350 for it, I wouldn't dump any money into parts that you don't want for the new motor. Save your money for the right parts.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By fast89RS

Do a tune up.

Do a tune up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 01:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By fast89RS

Yep.

Yep.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-05-2004, 01:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,464
Posted By fast89RS

If you try to hook up your detent cable to the...

If you try to hook up your detent cable to the shifter, you've got a lot of problems ahead of you. :)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-27-2004, 01:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By fast89RS

Horsepower means nothing. At what RPM does the...

Horsepower means nothing. At what RPM does the Wenkel motor make more HP per cu. in.? Because this RPM is undoubtedly higher, the Wenkel is far less streetable than a standard piston motor. Any...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-27-2004, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By fast89RS

Hey, I had a '90 Thunderbird SC for a while. It...

Hey, I had a '90 Thunderbird SC for a while. It was a pretty nice car. It was fast and it was a 5-speed. Some T-birds were cool, even though they bear a ford emblem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By fast89RS

Yeah, check you're oil; it could be a quart low. ...

Yeah, check you're oil; it could be a quart low. It also could be that the oil pump pickup fell of the pump. That happened to me once and it did exactly what you are describing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2004, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By fast89RS

It could definitely be a bearing going out on the...

It could definitely be a bearing going out on the AC compressor. Just go to the parts store and see if they have the bearings seperate or you could by a remanufactured one for $200-300 probably. As...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By fast89RS

I think it's a blue wire which comes from the...

I think it's a blue wire which comes from the driver side firewall. Also, put the temp sensor in the head, it's hotter there than on the intake.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-19-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,650
Posted By fast89RS

I know someone who has put a 350 in an RX-7, but...

I know someone who has put a 350 in an RX-7, but to put a wenkel motor in a camaro would be a pretty bad idea. It would be unique, no doubt, but once the newness of it wore off, you'd be left with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,453
Posted By fast89RS

I work at O'Reilly's and if you are getting...

I work at O'Reilly's and if you are getting lifetime warranty starters I'll assume it's the Ultima brand. Those are good starters that we don't have a lot of problems with. If you keep returning...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-17-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 538
Posted By fast89RS

It is kinda hard to get the engine/tranny out as...

It is kinda hard to get the engine/tranny out as one. Plus, you're going to lose a lot of tranny fluid out the tail shaft when you're getting it out. It's not exactly easy to get the motor lined up...
Forum: V6
05-13-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By fast89RS

Maybe you should buy a beater truck instead of...

Maybe you should buy a beater truck instead of spending a ton of money to ruin your camaro.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-10-2003, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By fast89RS

Because a V8 fires more per revolution than a V6.

Because a V8 fires more per revolution than a V6.
Forum: V6
05-09-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By fast89RS

Ok.

Ok.
Forum: V6
05-08-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By fast89RS

Can you tell me what you mean by "straight piped...

Can you tell me what you mean by "straight piped the cat" ? Thanks.
Forum: V6
05-07-2003, 11:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,392
Posted By fast89RS

Who said anything about keeping my car stock? ...

Who said anything about keeping my car stock? It's anything but it right now. Listen, if you think you're right, then argue with me until you convince me you're right. As of now, it just looks...
Forum: V6
05-07-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,392
Posted By fast89RS

It doesn't take an "old" person to know this. ...

It doesn't take an "old" person to know this. You clearly don't know what you're talking about. If you use an octane higher than you need to prevent knock, it will not help the performance of your...
Forum: V6
05-06-2003, 09:23 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,392
Posted By fast89RS

Suggesting that as a cheap performance mod is not...

Suggesting that as a cheap performance mod is not right. It can be detrimental to the performance of a car if not used for the appropriate application. Please excuse my sarcasm, but I thought it...
Forum: V6
05-06-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 662
Posted By fast89RS

I have two V8 700R4s and they both have the...

I have two V8 700R4s and they both have the connector on the driver's side, just like the V6 tranny I had. Sorry.
Forum: V6
05-06-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,392
Posted By fast89RS

Ancient Chinese Secret, huh? That does sound...

Ancient Chinese Secret, huh? That does sound like something an import driver would do to boost horsepower.
Forum: Exhaust
04-29-2003, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,751
Posted By fast89RS

????? Anyway, I have the 80 series muffler...

?????

Anyway, I have the 80 series muffler and I don't think it's that loud at all. It's very quiet at idle, and just loud enough at WOT to satisfy me for my daily driver. It's WAY quieter than...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2003, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,268
Posted By fast89RS

It's a "destroked" 400. What are you looking to...

It's a "destroked" 400. What are you looking to spend and what kind of mileage do you want? I have a friend with a 400 and I have a 383. They're good motors. But seriously ask yourself if you...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-28-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,060
Posted By fast89RS

If your dad has the same work done to a previous...

If your dad has the same work done to a previous 383, why don't you ask him? I got a good deal on my machining and paid 200 bucks. Don't forget to notch the base of the block too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2003, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By fast89RS

Thanks for pointing that out. I could have sworn...

Thanks for pointing that out. I could have sworn I double checked to see if it was for the pair. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By fast89RS

Jeg's Aluminum Heads

Has anyone purchased the new Aluminum Heads made by Jeg's? They are so cheap, I wonder if they're any good. They're like 600-700 bucks a pair fully assembled.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2003, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By fast89RS

Is it just the block, or the whole motor?

Is it just the block, or the whole motor?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2003, 03:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By fast89RS

It's pretty easy to tell the difference between...

It's pretty easy to tell the difference between lifters. If it's a roller lifter, it has a bearing that "rolls." Regular lifters have a flat surface. Rollers are better performance-wise because...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By fast89RS

If anyone cares, the problem was a badly adjusted...

If anyone cares, the problem was a badly adjusted TV cable. I had some problems fabricating a new bracket and finally got it right.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-22-2003, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By fast89RS

If you get a rental tool to compress the springs...

If you get a rental tool to compress the springs going in, be careful with it. Make sure there is someone there helping. I've found that you don't have to compress the springs that are in the car...
Forum: V6
04-22-2003, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By fast89RS

Connecting rods usually don't snap. In fact,...

Connecting rods usually don't snap. In fact, I've never heard of that happening. When I blew up a 318 in my old orange 78 pickup, I twisted a rod about 90 degrees and the cap gave way right in the...
Forum: V6
04-21-2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,432
Posted By fast89RS

Riiiiiight. That's a pretty vague statement. ...

Riiiiiight. That's a pretty vague statement.



The guy said to get 275's for a V6 and you're supporting him? The original post was for brakestands, so I must assume we're dealing with auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2003, 04:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By fast89RS

The support arm is the torque arm. Just make...

The support arm is the torque arm. Just make sure the tranny has a warranty for at least 30 days.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2003, 04:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By fast89RS

What is your compression? I'm guessing it's not...

What is your compression? I'm guessing it's not high enough to require using 110 octane. I have heard that using that high of an octane will hinder performance if you don't have a compatible...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2003, 04:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By fast89RS

Leaving the pump in the tank and pulling through...

Leaving the pump in the tank and pulling through it has been done. However, I would reccomend either removing the pump in the tank, or installing a return-style regulator to regulate the pressure.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2003, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By fast89RS

How does the car shift while driving in town? Is...

How does the car shift while driving in town? Is it only the drive to overdrive shift that is low?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2003, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By fast89RS

Take your battery and starter out and have them...

Take your battery and starter out and have them tested.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By fast89RS

What starter are you using? For a while I had...

What starter are you using? For a while I had the cheap one from O'Reilly's and it wouldn't work once it got hot.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By fast89RS

1) Hypereutectic pistons are not stronger than...

1) Hypereutectic pistons are not stronger than forged pistons. They are stronger than cast because of a higher silicon content. That is what makes them more brittle. I run hypereutectic pistons in...
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By fast89RS

You're a lot better off than I guy I knew from my...

You're a lot better off than I guy I knew from my home town that started up a rebuilt motor with absolutely NO exhaust. No headers or manifolds. What a retard.
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By fast89RS

Why would you want to do that? You want just a...

Why would you want to do that? You want just a single side pipe?
Forum: Exhaust
04-17-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By fast89RS

Just use some hi-temp silicone to seal it up. Go...

Just use some hi-temp silicone to seal it up. Go get the copper stuff, it works great for me.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-17-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By fast89RS

Z28clone is right. If you have to buy fuel...

Z28clone is right. If you have to buy fuel injection as well, it's gonna be at least 1000 bucks.
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