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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2021, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

Thanks for the informative post!

I am building up the engine before moving onto the rest only because the engine is sitting unassembled(but oiled up) in my garage. I absolutely plan on building...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

I think I am going with AFR 195 Enforcer* heads. $150-200 more than NKB but it sounds like the parts they use are substantially better. Plus a better company to deal with and probably better QC...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

I read back through the messages that I exchanged with the seller of the engine two years ago. He said it had 90k miles stock and when he got it he brought it to a machine shop and got the cylinders...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

For some reason I stopped getting notifications from here. Sorry about that!

I think I will go with a roller setup, but I do think I'll keep this block. I found some Lunati kits with the retrofit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

I'm truly confused. On one hand, I see people saying a complete roller conversion is around $500(Correct me if I am wrong, I definitely could be). But then it seems everyone is recommending I sell...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 350 Engine Build Help

Yeah, I'd rather not go injection for a few reasons, but I am up for keeping the quadrajet. Thanks for the info!



Heads off, flat top confirmed. I cannot comment on distance below the deck, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,686
Posted By mattbhm

350 Engine Build Help

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've been here, life got in the way.

I am building an 85 Trans Am, it's going to be a pretty in depth build but still sticking to a modest budget overall.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-08-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,467
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Yeah, can't tell much from the pictures but the paint almost looks good.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-07-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,467
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Very tempted by this one.. Looks nice for $1000.. Interior is eh but I could get covers or new seats..

It'd probably make a fun DD.

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/5988219908.html
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-30-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
[VA] wheels
Views: 527
Posted By mattbhm

Re: wheels

Ugh.. I can do 30 for them shipped.. Reaching my budget with that.. :lol:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-30-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
[VA] wheels
Views: 527
Posted By mattbhm

Re: wheels

2 bucks here. Is this shipped or no? ;)
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-24-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Ripped out the whole dash and surrounding areas, also ripped out most of the wiring. Will post pics very soon. I hope.

Sorry for not keeping this thread updated with pics.. Keep forgetting....
Forum: Members Camaros
10-23-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,552
Posted By mattbhm

Re: First Car - 1991 RS

Yep. One thing that'll help, the person who gave me the car owns a body shop and is going to do a "show quality" paint job almost free of charge. And also all of the body work.

Good luck man, I'll...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-23-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,552
Posted By mattbhm

Re: First Car - 1991 RS

Me and my father are just starting a 1985 Trans am build. Can't wait to get it moving, but it's going to be a while with me going into college soon. When I got the car I honestly didn't think it was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

No reply from them and it's been 3 days..

Either they're slow, which is fine and possible, or they don't want me to know. ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Just emailed white performance asking about what they use and if it would be possible for them to install comp products or something of equal quality if they don't already.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Reading everyone's posts and taking into consideration everything said, but I thought I'd post this.

Someone linked me this http://1320techtalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2256

That's Speier...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

I got one forum that after 8 pages got this build and all agree on it, and howards cams that agrees with it, and I got here where everyone seems to think it's a stupid fart can build that built...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

So, all in all, is it a..

Def don't.

I wouldn't.

It's fine.

It's good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Should I ask the Howard's cam guy anything or can anything of use be found on the interwebs?

I went the mechincal as I was told by numerous people that it allows for higher lift while keeping the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

So it sounds like it may not be so bad after all? :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Stock L83 Flat tops, 4.3cc reliefs.

I am not positive about the block deck, but I will do some research about how to check.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Howard's cam recommendation came back and said he likes the head/cam choice.

Any more opinions?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

I will look into trying to find more info on the pros and cons of smaller and larger runner size.

I will also check out that link for information about flow.

IIRC, the heads I linked are the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

He's talking about in general, didn't mention this cam yet. I did mention a lopey idle, but also said I would not sacrifice performance. So I'm thinking all around.

There don't seem to be ANY dyno...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Just thought to put this out there, the person I'm in contact with from howard's says go with 200cc for a street 350.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

I read all that skinny wrote and am doing a bunch of research of my own before asking anymore questions.

As far this, I never wanted to give up power for sound. If I'd be losing like a few ft/lbs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Thanks.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. But honestly, I won't give up speed for sound. If it was like having to run 93 octane or something but it would still take off like a rocket, by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

One forum says it's pretty good all over, and gives all of the stuff I need, then the next says nothing there is good. Lol.

But I know that most of what was brought up here is true.. Just makes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

That's why I'm here. I'm not sold on anything.

They're saying 230cfm on a 200cc head is good FOR $170 a bare head. Obviously a $600 assembled head isn't going to be top of the line. I was just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

I get that these are cheap, but everyone who has them seems to say they're surprisingly nice.

If I end up talking to him and finding out it's off brand china parts, I can buy the stuff and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

No idea what the stock compression is, but they are flat tops with 4.3cc valve reliefs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

With flat tops and 64cc combustion chambers, won't that be a fairly high compression? I was guessing 10.1:1+ and someone said he would guess it could be as high as 10.3:1

I was recommended the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,171
Posted By mattbhm

Opinions on this engine build?

So we're putting together, on paper, an engine build for our L83 SBC 350.

It's going to be a weekend driver. Pretty much solely street use.

Stock bottom end.

Heads:...
Forum: Carburetors
10-02-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Which carb?

Welp, there goes the 4" air filter lol.

Thanks for the info!! First hand is much better than guessing.
Forum: Carburetors
09-28-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Which carb?

Didn't want to spend the money.. But they're so pretty.. :nod:

May just end up going with one..



Yep, we're going aluminum heads. As of now, Promaxx 190cc aluminum heads, somewhat lopey low...
Forum: Carburetors
09-27-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By mattbhm

Which carb?

So we have an 85 T/A as most of you know by now, with an almost stock LG4.

We just bought an L83 from an 84 vette to throw in there. We hope to get about 400HP at the crank, we're using a 2002 Z28...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-25-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Just dropped the rear end, will get pics later.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-25-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Pulled the engine/tranny this morning! Only took about 2 hours.

317771 (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/mattbhm/media/DSCF3224_zpsknoaxvsy.jpg.html)

317772...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-21-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Well, slowly yet surely we're making progress.

Since the last post not a ton has happened, we moved the seats upstairs to get the little repair done, and we're hopefully pulling the engine and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 85' Trans am plastic model.

Too cool man! We would have gone a little more detailed like adding T-Tops and, like you did, add texture to the interior. Although it is going to have leather seats which would have been quite hard...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-28-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Bad picture, but it does show the green.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1632x916/80-wp_20160728_08_40_53_pro_bb56bee7850ec37316bb2fb3a565b7d174916f13.jpg
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-28-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

It's actually hard to tell from these pictures. It's something to with the settings on the camera, but my phone shows it better. I'll take a picture with that later and it'll show amazingly.

We...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-28-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Actually, It's a VERY dark green. It's called Black Forest Green.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 85' Trans am plastic model.

Thanks!

Only problem we had with this one was the decals were harder then they should have been to apply. Probably from being in the box since 1985 haha!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 85' Trans am plastic model.

Thanks!

That is automotive paint(Matrix, was $25 for half a pint), the local body shop(Also our neighbor who gave me the car) sprayed it for us. Also used his normal clear on it too.

Only prep...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-28-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Our 1985 Trans am Build thread.

Well, we finished the plastic model with the color that we want the car to be, here it is!
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,734
Posted By mattbhm

Re: 85' Trans am plastic model.

Me and my father finally finished it!

Here it is, exactly what my car should look like when it's done besides T-Tops, 18/19" black corvette rims and a few other small details.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Vortec Heads

Man, I wish I had the money! Exactly what I was looking for!


Good luck selling them dude.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-24-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,467
Posted By mattbhm

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Just saw this Z28 in the Oak Mountain State Park golf course parking lot.

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