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Forum: Carburetors
03-02-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Re: 85 L69 in-tank pump?

Is there such thing as an 85 L69 in an F body? Thought they went to the TPI after 84?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I think my post is confusing some people. The...

I think my post is confusing some people. The fluid was changed since the overheat.

The only thing that worries me is that from what I've read lots of times before, the lockup not working in a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

700R4 experts please

I finally got the tcc lockup working in my 700R4 trans in my 86 Caprice, after driving it well over a year without it working. The shifts seem to have improved quite a bit within a couple days of...
Forum: Power Adders
10-07-2004, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Yes that will defeat the purpose, that is...

Yes that will defeat the purpose, that is basically turning it into an open element.

Tomorrow night I am going to the track for the last time of the year and I'm going to try the regular single...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2004, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 983
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

My 87 Cutlass has the original starter and...

My 87 Cutlass has the original starter and alternator with around 270,000km on it. I want to wait and see just how long they last. So far the alternator still puts out over 15v and the starter sounds...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2004, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

what connecting rods in 79 350?

I'm doing my first engine build to replace the 305 in my Cutlass. I'm just trying to figure out what all I'm going to do to the bottom end. This is basically going to be a low budget engine, i plan...
Forum: Power Adders
09-27-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I have one friend with an 86 Berlinetta with an...

I have one friend with an 86 Berlinetta with an LG4 and 3.08's and another that has an 85 Base Camaro with an LG4 and 3.08's and I've seen a few 84 Z28's with LG4 auto with 3.23's.
Forum: Power Adders
09-18-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Most of them I've seen around here have 3.23's.

Most of them I've seen around here have 3.23's.
Forum: Exhaust
09-15-2004, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

One more thing to mention, my exhaust hanger on...

One more thing to mention, my exhaust hanger on one side was broken for a while and the catalytic converter was the low spot on the exhaust, it tended to hit some rocks on my driveway and got pretty...
Forum: Power Adders
09-14-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I've never seen a dual snorkel air cleaner around...

I've never seen a dual snorkel air cleaner around here and don't have the time to make my own so I run an open element. I believe somebody was telling me they tested both and they ran the same 1/4...
Forum: Exhaust
09-13-2004, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I paid $70 Cnd. for my 2 1/4" generic honeycomb...

I paid $70 Cnd. for my 2 1/4" generic honeycomb cats. They were no name but they look like the Catco ones. Car passed e test with mostly 0 readings. Nox was like 390 with a limit of 1100 something. I...
Forum: Power Adders
09-13-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Make sure its tuned up as good as possible, run...

Make sure its tuned up as good as possible, run an open element air cleaner and play with your timing (mine is 8degrees, supposed to be 0), and you should run somewhere in the 15's depending on what...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-23-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I haven't ordered the heads yet but I'm fairly...

I haven't ordered the heads yet but I'm fairly certain that the price is for a pair of heads. Its only common sense considering the pricing through Summit and the prices on the GM system and the...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-03-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well it is in Canadian dollars. Its the assembled...

Well it is in Canadian dollars. Its the assembled castings. The price says $700 list, which is what other Candians are saying it cost for a pair. USD is $519.00 for the pair of 12558060 from summit....
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-02-2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Its $452 MY COST for the pair. List is $700.00....

Its $452 MY COST for the pair. List is $700.00. It looks like they only sell them in a pair. I think the first person who replied to my question didn't understand what I was saying about MY COST...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-02-2004, 01:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well so far the plan is to get the regular...

Well so far the plan is to get the regular vortecs and use the biggest cam that will work with them, but I will price the bowties. Have to call up the other dealer, these heads are too new and aren't...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-01-2004, 02:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,120
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

GM screwed up when they quit making F bodies. Now...

GM screwed up when they quit making F bodies. Now all they have is a bunch of ugly junk cars that look like a mix between a Toyota and a Kia. I will never buy a new car now, I'll just replace parts...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-31-2004, 02:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,120
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Ok I didn't read all of the last few posts but I...

Ok I didn't read all of the last few posts but I just wanted to say that I have never been much of a Ford guy, but I think Ford has done a real good job with the newer Stangs. I really like the sound...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-30-2004, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

This doesn't seem right. Summit sells these heads...

This doesn't seem right. Summit sells these heads as a pair for $519.00. USD, and GM's list price in Canada is $700.25 per head for the exact same part # heads. That's $1400 Cnd. for a $519.00 USD...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-25-2004, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well that seems to be about the same as the other...

Well that seems to be about the same as the other hp calculator I used. It said I had like 186hp and 220 at the flywheel. Seems kinda off considering the LG4 has 165hp at the flywheel stock. Maybe GM...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-25-2004, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Any ideas where I can get these rods and hanger?...

Any ideas where I can get these rods and hanger? I'm gonna try and get a little more power from the 305 until I get my 350 done.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-25-2004, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

how to figure out HP by 1/4 mile times and other info?

Is there any way to figure out an estimate of how much HP my engine has by my 1/4 mile slips and gear ratio and weight?

It ran 15.5@88mph with 3.73 gears with 235/60R14's all around. Weight is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-25-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,120
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

A friend of mine just bought a 2000 4.6 Mustang...

A friend of mine just bought a 2000 4.6 Mustang bone stock with a few miles on it and it ran 14.3 at the track. Went for a ride in it and I was fairly impressed. It sounded really nice. This guy also...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-21-2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well I won't be getting Vortecs then. Looks like...

Well I won't be getting Vortecs then. Looks like the old camelhumps are goin on.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-21-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,502
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

vortec heads price

Anyone price Vortec heads in this area? I priced them at my employee cost through GM and I'm not sure if the price I'm getting is for one head or a pair of heads. It's $452.00 for part # 12558060.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-21-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

bump

bump
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-20-2004, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Nope it's not. It's a 79 block and I don't wanna...

Nope it's not. It's a 79 block and I don't wanna go through the expense of doing a roller cam.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-20-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

They are the vortec heads listen in the...

They are the vortec heads listen in the performance parts catalog. The lift limit is .475. So I will pick the biggest cam under that limit.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-19-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Okay some adjustments to the plan. Just found out...

Okay some adjustments to the plan. Just found out my employee cost at work through GM is $452 Cnd. for a set of brand new assembled Vortec heads. Pretty sure I'm going to go this way. As far as an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I switched my 305 over to mobil 1 10w30 at just...

I switched my 305 over to mobil 1 10w30 at just under 200,000km's. I've used nothing but synthetic since then, including 5w50, 15w50 and right now 5w30. It's got almost 260,000km's now and it has...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-18-2004, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

hp and 1/4 mile time guess?

Think someone could give me a HP estimate and maybe a 1/4 mile time guestimate for the engine I'm building? It's in a Cutlass with 2004R and 3.73 gears. Right now it runs best of 15.5@88mph with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,530
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Ya thats what I was thinking. When you use the...

Ya thats what I was thinking.
When you use the right parts you can get a 305 to run decent as long as its already in your car and not needing any bottom end work its definately worth it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,872
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Anyone thats tried advancing the timing will not...

Anyone thats tried advancing the timing will not want to run it at factory timing. Especially when you've got an LG4 every little bit helps. Putting it back to factory timing made it feel like a dog....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2004, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,872
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Its a vacuum advance distributor. I'll have to...

Its a vacuum advance distributor. I'll have to try adjusting the spring. I don't know how but I'll try and figure it out. LOL

It's got around 150k miles on it but runs like a top. Doesn't burn any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,530
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I have the exact same setup as you except my LG4...

I have the exact same setup as you except my LG4 is stock cam and heads and manifolds and quadrajet. Only change is dual 2" exhaust with cherry bomb turbos (cheap) and 2 cats, and open element filter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,872
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well my 87 LG4 with 9.3:1 doesn't run worth a...

Well my 87 LG4 with 9.3:1 doesn't run worth a damn on 87. I always run 91. If I put 87 in it, it won't stop pinging until I back it off enough that the car is not making any power. Also if I run 94...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-16-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,860
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well Anymethod, you were right. I got my car down...

Well Anymethod, you were right. I got my car down to 15.5. Throughout the night I was getting faster each time. I made 12 passes. It was the first night out so there wasn't much of a crowd. Almost no...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-16-2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Uhh, ChrisFormula355. Your flat out wrong,...

Uhh, ChrisFormula355. Your flat out wrong, considering there are people on here running 15's in LG4's with only exhaust work and open element. I ran 15.5 in my G body Cutlass (no mph recorded, but I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-16-2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Something is way off there. I'd say mid 15's.

Something is way off there. I'd say mid 15's.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-16-2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 989
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Those are really crappy times. Depending on your...

Those are really crappy times. Depending on your gears you should run low 16's or high 15's. I ran 15.5@88mph in my G body with a stock LG4 with cheap true duals and 3.73's.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-16-2004, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I will see if I can get some of those and give it...

I will see if I can get some of those and give it a shot. Actually I'm gonna do the rear end and tranny in my Caprice (build up the 700R4 with 3000stall and 4.10 posi gears hopefully) then see what...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-19-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Well I adjusted the idle mixtures but that was...

Well I adjusted the idle mixtures but that was about it. Doesn't seem to lean out or anything. The 84's had less hp than 85 and up so maybe they were jetted differently. It seems to work pretty good...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-18-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

1/4 mile time with LG4

Got the stock LG4 with 2" true duals with cats, 3.73 open rear, in an 87 Cutlass Supreme Brougham down to a 15.5 last night. No MPH in the left lane, but another run I did was 16.49@87.91 mph so it...
Forum: TBI
03-24-2004, 04:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,515
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

The first day I got my dual exhaust, I took 3...

The first day I got my dual exhaust, I took 3 friends out for a rip. Come to think of it I still had my 2.73's back then, but I only had 215/75R14's. Anyways I did a big burnout through this little...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-23-2004, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Caprices

Anyone here have Caprices? I haven't found a decent forum for them and they're basically the exact same drivetrain as a base Z28 so I wondered if any of you guys drive them? I didn't see a non...
Forum: TBI
03-23-2004, 04:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,515
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

^ Man, burnouts are about having fun. Your...

^ Man, burnouts are about having fun. Your starting to sound like one of those ricers that has a fwd with 110hp and says, "Yeah, well my car has better traction than yours".

At least with my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-21-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

700R4 - how long is it gonna last?

Just wondering if some people could guess at how much life my 86 Caprice's 700R4 has left in it. It has about 130k on it. Driving easy it shifts into every gear good and firm and the lockup torque...
Forum: TBI
03-21-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,515
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

Okay, well I've never had any experience with...

Okay, well I've never had any experience with disc brakes so I guess that could make a big difference. But that would be the extreme worst case scenario for trying to do a burnout. LOL. I had an 83...
Forum: TBI
03-21-2004, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,519
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

I know a guy that had an old oil burning 305 LG4...

I know a guy that had an old oil burning 305 LG4 in his 86 Cutlass and he ran a 210 shot on it. It ran a 16.4 off the bottle and a 13.8 with nitrous. He ran 3 bottles through it and it never blew up...
Forum: TBI
03-21-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,515
Posted By 305LG4Cutlass

^ Well I can see that one not being able to do a...

^ Well I can see that one not being able to do a burnout, but it should at least be able to do a brakestand. If not something isn't tuned right.
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