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Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
04-19-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Kevs87Z28

site has gone to hell. this is what happens when...

site has gone to hell. this is what happens when someone with no respect for us steps in with a lot of money and takes over. **** this site and the dictatorship thats running it
Forum: Engine Swap
04-18-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,329
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i am about half way through the swap. the patriot...

i am about half way through the swap. the patriot headers are a pain. yea that guy beat hisfloor but i got a huge long sledge and where the frame over laps the body wont budge! his is laying nice and...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

will a long waterpump work? what about clearance...

will a long waterpump work? what about clearance between the engine and radiator?

i thought i read in a bbc swap thread that i need a short style. maybe i was wrong though. im sure you know the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-03-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

ok i figured out the corvette from 73 had a short...

ok i figured out the corvette from 73 had a short style water pump.

with the ss hood i have will the rpm air gap and drop base aircleaner fit? how much room is there for the intake,carb and air...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-03-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

well i got the engine home today. small block is...

well i got the engine home today. small block is about ready to pull out, unbolt the exhaust, drop the driveshaft, remove the torque arm, and unbolt the mounts and out it should come.

so does...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-30-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

nos is a constant cost. you have to fill the...

nos is a constant cost. you have to fill the bottle. empty bottle or cold bottle and your basically a van with no power. power on demand no buttons, no switches, no purging, no wiring, no backfire,...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-29-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i am not using n.o.s. or stickers to get there...

i am not using n.o.s. or stickers to get there (rice joke)

gears are 3.73

i will go ahead and fork out the 340 for spohn driveshaft i guess
Forum: Engine Swap
03-28-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

the heads and cam i am unsure of right now i am...

the heads and cam i am unsure of right now i am getting a replacement engine for a 70 chevelle from advance auto parts. so i would say something near stock.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-28-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

my goal is 400 hp to the wheels. street driven...

my goal is 400 hp to the wheels. street driven but far from a daily driven car. i want to be able to take it cruising around town but also be able to hit low twelves at the track. i want to feel the...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-27-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

so i do or dont need the driveshaft from spohn? i...

so i do or dont need the driveshaft from spohn? i dont trust anyone around here to make one.

what can i do for power steering?

with summit part tci-211000, will part huu-5500002 work to mount...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-26-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

Yea i have read most of the threads on here about...

Yea i have read most of the threads on here about these things. problem i see is no one says ok this bracket for the alternator, this for the power steering, chop the firewall here to get the...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-25-2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Kevs87Z28

350 to 454 swap questions

I am about to swap a 454 into my 87 z28. i have pretty much a long block. i am going to get a th400 tci trans and mount conversion kit. i have a few questions maybe the people have dont this swap can...
Forum: Body
02-11-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i just put these in my car! i bolted the factory...

i just put these in my car! i bolted the factory bracket to the pass seat, had to drill a hole on each slide but that mounted up ok, but the driver i had power so i bought a universal bracket from...
Forum: Car Audio
01-09-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 192
Important/Useful : Dimensions for well sub box
Views: 167,246
Posted By Kevs87Z28

the first picture is of the back of the box, the...

the first picture is of the back of the box, the flat piece. i got it professionally built, its sealed with screws, and white silicone type material inside.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-19-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,730
Posted By Kevs87Z28

im interested in a set of black with power...

im interested in a set of black with power windows as well. please send pics. email is kevs87z28@hotmail.com
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

thanks f-bird for the help. im getting ready to...

thanks f-bird for the help. im getting ready to go fix the timing. im marking 5 inches from TDC toward the pass side if the notch in the balancer is at 0 degrees. i hope thats right. going to see...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

ok thats what i thought cause it runs better the...

ok thats what i thought cause it runs better the farther back from tdc just like the diagram. i will have to measure the balance and mark it as suggested. than get back with you on that.

only...
Forum: Carburetors
12-01-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

try more as in further away from tdc, or advance...

try more as in further away from tdc, or advance it? i dont know what my total is i only have a pointer that goes to 12. any closer to tdc and the car wants to die out.
Forum: Carburetors
12-01-2005, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

timing is at 8 btdc. plugs came out...

timing is at 8 btdc.

plugs came out brown/sand colored which is perfect from what i have heard. wont bigger jets throw that off?

no times no dyno numbers.
Forum: Carburetors
11-28-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

fixed the headers gasket today. noise is gone....

fixed the headers gasket today. noise is gone. any ideas on how to get carb setup to not seem so "flat" like it doesnt seem like its really pulling hard or anything. what can i do?
Forum: Carburetors
11-28-2005, 12:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Kevs87Z28

Seems slow

got an 02 wrx recently. camaro has been sitting a while since i got a knock. still havent gotten to the bottom of it. well valve lash was reset and everything. may be a dead lifter but i have blown...
Forum: Cooling
11-20-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,719
Posted By Kevs87Z28

thezipties work fine. i have had it over 120 mph...

thezipties work fine. i have had it over 120 mph since and they havent flew off or anything. still running cool with no probs. i have my temp at 190 ish. i let the radiator do most of the work but if...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-14-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By Kevs87Z28

ThirdGen Spotted!

saw a thirdgen today on vh1. it was in a music video for great white. song was once bitten twice shy. i have heard the song a thousand times but just saw the video. they show it a couple times. just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2005, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By Kevs87Z28

everything was new. mains werent oversized. rods,...

everything was new. mains werent oversized. rods, and crank were brand new.

could be exhaust tick but its more of a knock.

i'll try the plug wire idea and see what comes of it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By Kevs87Z28

Rebuilt engine Knocking

well i just built my 350 a couple monthes ago and i have a few thousand miles on it. i had a rocker arm stud pull out of a head and got a new head since it was under warranty.

everything was fine...
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By Kevs87Z28

whats the specs on the cam and heads? what...

whats the specs on the cam and heads?

what is done to the exhaust?

what rear gear do you have?

auto or 5 speed?

i dont know anything hardly but they will wanna know that stuff
Forum: Car Audio
08-13-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 192
Important/Useful : Dimensions for well sub box
Views: 167,246
Posted By Kevs87Z28

the inside is not seperated into left and right

the inside is not seperated into left and right
Forum: Exhaust
08-10-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i have the same setup as mw66nova. i asked him...

i have the same setup as mw66nova. i asked him about his and followed it to the letter. maybe he can post some of his pics im just a little busy the last few days and havent gotten to get the pics.
...
Forum: Body
08-09-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Kevs87Z28

no "favors" haha just got a nice lady that didnt...

no "favors" haha just got a nice lady that didnt know crap about what it came off and since i had put them in my car already she kindly just said 15 for it all (my friend got some stuff too so he...
Forum: Body
08-09-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Kevs87Z28

yea im going back for those tomorrow they were...

yea im going back for those tomorrow they were included in the 10.
Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2005, 02:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

did you weld that yourself? because i havent...

did you weld that yourself? because i havent welded mine yet and i will have to pay someone. if you welded you need to think of the price per weld to get it out the back like yours.also you have to...
Forum: Body
08-09-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Kevs87Z28

ok that didnt work lol

ok that didnt work lol
Forum: Body
08-09-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Kevs87Z28

91-92 Camaro GF for 10 Bucks

got these from the junkyard today for 10 dollars!!!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/519000-519999/519160_129_full.jpg
...
Forum: Exhaust
08-08-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

its harder with a t-5 you might want to do a lot...

its harder with a t-5 you might want to do a lot of research.
Forum: Carburetors
08-08-2005, 03:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

ok so i see that you say the line is too small. i...

ok so i see that you say the line is too small. i can agree with that. it was a temporary solution to get my car home from my uncles 3 hours away. i do want to take the old pump out now. do i just...
Forum: Exhaust
08-08-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

sure i'll get ya some pics here in a little...

sure i'll get ya some pics here in a little while. i wrapped the fuel lines on the driver side by where the fuel filter is (wrapped that too) with header wrap to keep heat off them.

you cant use...
Forum: Body
08-08-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 947
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i live near dayton. i am up by you all the time....

i live near dayton. i am up by you all the time. pm me and i'll let you see mine.

Kevin
Forum: Exhaust
08-07-2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

duals with shorties is hard and expensive. mine...

duals with shorties is hard and expensive. mine dump right in front of the rear axle. ground clearance is 4 to 4 1/2 inches i cant remember exactly.
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
08-07-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i have an extra one. email me with an offer. i...

i have an extra one. email me with an offer. i can get discounted shipping with fedex too so that wont be very high.

Kevin
Forum: Carburetors
08-06-2005, 11:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

do you understand my setup? i dont think you do. ...

do you understand my setup? i dont think you do.

stock pump is dead. it has no power, no ecm. i dont draw fuel from that line. i use a mechanical pump on the block to draw from the return line. i...
Forum: Carburetors
08-06-2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i do have a double pumper thank you very much. ...

i do have a double pumper thank you very much.

i was told by someone one here that the return goes to the bottom of the tank so thats why i draw from that line. the pump is new. i am one of those...
Forum: Body
08-04-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By Kevs87Z28

sounds like your driveshaft and wheels need...

sounds like your driveshaft and wheels need balanced. the hood wouldnt shake the whole car thats crazy!
Forum: Carburetors
08-04-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

im not running a stock pump. im running one from...

im not running a stock pump. im running one from a 78 with a carb.

i dont have wiring THANK ***. F.I. SUCKS!

i no longer worry about my car not starting or something not working like it should....
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2005, 09:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

solved

solved
Forum: Exhaust
08-02-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i just did true duals. i bought the hedman long...

i just did true duals. i bought the hedman long tubes not the hooker brand. hedman collectors are higher then hooker brand. i had to cut a small piece of metal off the corner of the driver side a-arm...
Forum: Carburetors
08-02-2005, 11:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i found out what it was. the lower radiator hose...

i found out what it was. the lower radiator hose i bought when i installed my griffen radiator was touching the hard line to the carb. i bent it in a tighter angle and wrapped it with shielding so...
Forum: Carburetors
08-02-2005, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

the pump i am using doesnt have a return line. i...

the pump i am using doesnt have a return line. i bought some shielding hopefully that will help. i will let ya know.
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
08-01-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i think its a cat with a mouth like those quiznos...

i think its a cat with a mouth like those quiznos subs hamster things.
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
08-01-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i have a stocker for sale/trade. or so someone...

i have a stocker for sale/trade. or so someone told me. let me know if your interested. i have a few pics.

Kevin
Forum: Carburetors
08-01-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,331
Posted By Kevs87Z28

i left it in there and i just draw from the...

i left it in there and i just draw from the return via the mechanical on block pump.
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