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Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
01-26-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By Chris5k

Re: Sweet wheels :) can you swap em?

Thank you!! I really appreciate your time Greg, looks like they wont look bad at all... now if they would only re-list them on ebay lol
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-02-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Chris5k

Re: Parting out Gray 1992 Z28 Hardtop interior in Columbia, SC

dang the holes are ripped on the top... and my plastic pieces are in bad shape, thanks anyway
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-02-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,082
Posted By Chris5k

Re: front wheels are "stuck" on the hub

anti seize sounds like a damn good idea
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-02-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By Chris5k

Re: Third Gen Camaro Parts CHEAP!

yeah meant the pad :) thanks anyway
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-01-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,865
Posted By Chris5k

Re: The correct and only safe method of spring removal

when I swapped my stock springs for Iroc springs I kinda used your method ghettocruiser except I didnt chain the spring up... I had everything removed and let the a-arm hang.. pryed the spring out...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-01-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,082
Posted By Chris5k

Re: front wheels are "stuck" on the hub

most the time when I ran into this problem I could sit on the ground next to the car and kick the tire alternating left right foot on opposite sides of the tire and it would pop off... only used the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-01-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By Chris5k

Re: T-Top Triple Gauge Pod, Air/Fuel Gauge

gauge pod sold?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-01-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 829
Posted By Chris5k

Re: tan and grey interiors for sale.....

electric locks and window door panels?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-01-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Chris5k

Re: Parting out Gray 1992 Z28 Hardtop interior in Columbia, SC

also interested in the door panels... assuming elec door locks and windows pics and price please would need to be shipped to 33534
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-01-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By Chris5k

Re: Third Gen Camaro Parts CHEAP!

I may be interested in the dash, what year camaro is it from? and if possible can you measure the width (from windshield to the passenger compartment) I bought one online a couple years back was told...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
12-31-2008, 01:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By Chris5k

Sweet wheels :) can you swap em?

Hi was wondering if anyone had some spare time could they shop these wheels on my car :) contemplating a purchase never seen them on any car lol... any other advice/thoughts welcome, these are the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

So I have a new question... If my valves were...

So I have a new question... If my valves were not adjusted properly could this make a noticeable difference? when I adjusted the valves the car was running headers and the y-pipe... so I couldnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Sonix, im not sure that I have a vacuum leak, was...

Sonix, im not sure that I have a vacuum leak, was just asking if vacuum can leak through the idle mixture screws because one or more (cant remember now) are leaking a small amount of fuel.. and no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Dialed in, yeah I never tried to tune it cold,...

Dialed in, yeah I never tried to tune it cold, atleast not since I was younger and learned that the hard way... I probably wont alter anything in the carb that cant be reversed just for the pure fact...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Sofa, I was going to cut the hooker y-pipe...

Sofa, I was going to cut the hooker y-pipe because If I remember correctly thats a 2.5" outlet... so instead of dual 2.5" into 2.5" with a 3" catback it would be dual 2.5" to 3" catback... but ill...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Ok guys (dialed in) calm down, please focus on...

Ok guys (dialed in) calm down, please focus on helping me and if you dont agree with other advice im getting then please just offer your advice to me because I value all the advice im getting, and I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Sofa, I didnt assume that those small vacuum...

Sofa, I didnt assume that those small vacuum leaks would cause a major problem... so please just ease up a bit, I am young and I will be the first one to admit that I have alot to learn, I really...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2007, 01:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

F-bird.. trust me i know about dissapointment...

F-bird.. trust me i know about dissapointment haahah did you read my first post :P here was my thought... which obviously is what you told me to do except the catback
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Hey guys, I really apreciate all the help and...

Hey guys, I really apreciate all the help and advice your giving me, im just trying to keep up with all the ideas and work at the same time...
ok so heres the deal. not saying that im that great of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Went to the parts store today, to look at the...

Went to the parts store today, to look at the difference in spark plugs, looked up stock plugs for a 96 camaro, and they were ngk tr55 so i bought 8 went home and pulled a plug to compare, and sure...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Dialed in... if you read the first post carefully...

Dialed in... if you read the first post carefully you would have noticed I mainly had the car dynoed for the a/f reading.. and also just for the hell of it.. but at anyrate... I knew something wasnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

MIKEH that was my first time seeing or having a...

MIKEH that was my first time seeing or having a dyno run.. so I really cant give too much info as far as their skill, but they have decent customer service.. no complaints
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

I think I have a vette converter 22-2400 stall...

I think I have a vette converter 22-2400 stall but throttling it from a stop the rpms definately dont flare over that.. sorry if this doesnt make sense I just got home from a 12.5 hour work day.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Sorry for not listing guys... 350 .030...

Sorry for not listing guys...

350 .030 over
vortec heads
edel airgap intake
demon 650 dp
comp cam xe268
hooker shorty headers and y-pipe
the rest of the exhaust is crappy 2.5"... no cat....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2007, 03:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,660
Posted By Chris5k

Dyno results ;(

Finally got the turdgen on the dyno.. Rev extreme on Palm River rd...
first run was 200hp.. so then i took off the air filter lol.. 205... then 3rd run was 216hp/253tq.. so im not even sure what to...
Forum: Carburetors
12-16-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By Chris5k

That seems to good to be true... is it reman...

That seems to good to be true... is it reman parts??
Forum: Carburetors
12-14-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By Chris5k

Thanks for the help guys... Was hoping to hear it...

Thanks for the help guys... Was hoping to hear it wasnt too dificult..
700 for a starter kit, what does that include?
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2006, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By Chris5k

Creating a blow through carb..

Just wondering, how hard it would be...
I have a 650 demon double pumper. and well I've been thinking that an STS style turbo setup ( muffler location) would be a really awesome project.. but right...
Forum: Exhaust
10-08-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By Chris5k

Congrats man, i have the hooker shorties, but I...

Congrats man, i have the hooker shorties, but I dont know what I would do without the mean sound of headers :)
Forum: Exhaust
10-07-2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Chris5k

actually, i have a collector from flowmaster...

actually, i have a collector from flowmaster thats dual 2.5" into 3" .... maybe that will work, ill see if its too big or not... but yeah im definately gonna give this a shot.. id like to dyno it...
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Chris5k

Adam... yes the rest of my exhaust is the same...

Adam... yes the rest of my exhaust is the same size as the hooker y-pipe's original outlet.. 2.5" thats why im really hoping my engine could see noticable gains from the upgrade.. and thats why im...
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Chris5k

This new engine just feels weird, i was expecting...

This new engine just feels weird, i was expecting more out of the combo.. and it felt much more torquey with the y-pipe being the only exhaust on it too :) so ill be putting some more parts on the...
Forum: Carburetors
10-05-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
Posted By Chris5k

Sorry to jump in here, but i have a similar...

Sorry to jump in here, but i have a similar problem. only my idle goes back down after a decent rev of the engine... it also idles around 1k-1200 until i blip the throttle 1 good time im not sure...
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Chris5k

Ok, so i looked up the part #'s for you guys.....

Ok, so i looked up the part #'s for you guys.. the headers are the 2460's
and heres the y specs...
HOK-16767HKR
Y-Pipe Inlet Attachment: 3-bolt flange
Inlet Diameter (in): 3.000 in.
Y-Pipe...
Forum: Exhaust
10-04-2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Chris5k

2 1/2" not enough???

Hi guys, i recently built a 350 with vortec heads, airgap intake, demon 650 and comp xe268.. the exhaust is hooker shorties and hooker y-pipe. if im not mistaken the y-pipe reduces to 2.5 inches, and...
Forum: Fabrication
08-02-2006, 01:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,016
Posted By Chris5k

Ever see a 4x4 datsun 280z??? yeah a purple one.....

Ever see a 4x4 datsun 280z??? yeah a purple one.. lol
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

I have a new problem... My guess is that the...

I have a new problem...
My guess is that the oil pump is pumping the oil pan dry..
so, it has about 40 psi at idle roughly 1k rpms.
60-70 at cruising speeds. 2500-3000
and climbs to 80-90...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2006, 12:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By Chris5k

I have a passenger side in block dipstick.. the...

I have a passenger side in block dipstick.. the dipstick tube (mr gasket) stuck about a foot above the valve cover, so i got the lokar one and man its a nice piece.. pricy but it fits nice.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-01-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,781
Posted By Chris5k

rjmcgee ... can you tell me which edelbrock part...

rjmcgee ... can you tell me which edelbrock part you have?? my old edelbrock drop base hit the float bowls... are you using a spacer to lift the drop base???? thanks in advance
Forum: Carburetors
07-31-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By Chris5k

I really think im going to have to get a cowl...

I really think im going to have to get a cowl hood.... so im driving with no filter still... not good. the demon carb is huge compared to that 600VS holley i was using.. so the old drop base air...
Forum: Carburetors
07-28-2006, 12:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By Chris5k

I just built a 350 .030 over with vortec heads.....

I just built a 350 .030 over with vortec heads.. rpm air gap, 650 speed demon double pumper.. it has hooker shortie headers. comp cams xe268.. 224/230 duration 477/480 lift. it feels pretty good but...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By Chris5k

it sounds like ignition problems... whats your...

it sounds like ignition problems... whats your timing set at? whats the gap? check your spark, a weak spark could do that.
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,062
Posted By Chris5k

mine did the same thing when the timing was...

mine did the same thing when the timing was retarded too far. I set my timing with a vacuum guage... lol. when i need to set mine with no tools, ussually a good place to avoid backfiring is to...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-25-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

Im using the thick one, ive installed my second...

Im using the thick one, ive installed my second felpro 1 piece oil pan gasket now and its leaking, but nothing like it was before...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-16-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

Well sucks our projects arent working out maxx,...

Well sucks our projects arent working out maxx, hope you can run a tap in those bolt holes and clean up those threads... five7 I decided to put a new timing cover on also, so leaving it in the car...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

damn... i really am not looking forward to...

damn... i really am not looking forward to this... dont buy summit oil pans....
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2006, 04:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

So, I decided not to work on it much on my...

So, I decided not to work on it much on my b-day.. much dissapointment. anyway is it possible to change the oil pan with the engine and trans in the car?? should i bother trying?? or just pull the...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-12-2006, 02:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By Chris5k

Ok, it sounds like a beast and im loving it, but...

Ok, it sounds like a beast and im loving it, but after a few minutes with the temp up I found out the oil pan is leaking under the timing cover!! holy ****... what a PITA.. slipped a new gasket in...
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