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Forum: Carburetors
12-19-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,445
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Re: Performance options for an LG4?

the factory default temperature for the fans to come on is 230* for the camero. So if you are driving on the freeway and have a decent system then it wont come on. Mine didnt until it was under...
Forum: Carburetors
12-18-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,445
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Re: Performance options for an LG4?

the unit is about $110 and due to back orders, it takes about 2 weeks to get one. It's awesome, water proof, tons of fail safes and easy to install and configure. I needed it cause I got a ford...
Forum: Carburetors
12-18-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,445
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Re: Performance options for an LG4?

The fan on my truck (2001 dodge ram 1500 5.9l) sitting at idle will suck papers (or other trash that might be too close) to the grill and keep it there while sitting at idle. That fan pulls a lot of...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,445
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Re: Performance options for an LG4?

all you need right here

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/chevrolet/0667_phrs_305_chevy_engine_blocks/index.html

enjoy. I built up my LG4, making about 320 at crank, but i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Engine sitting with no oil?

I recently had my car towed from kansas to Cali and the freaking idiots who moved it brought my car back to me with amissing dipstick and a leaking oil pan. So my poor camaro was flooding my garage...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-21-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Reusable filters

I was browsing around and found this

http://www.postyourfaceoff.com/article.php?i=15

this guy says that he doesnt like K&N filters because when you recharge them, they dont work as well.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-20-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

700R4 -> T56?

I currently have a built 700R4 that snaps your neck just putting it into gear. I love it, but i've only put about 20 miles on it. I've been thinking about a T56 swap and I wanted to know if anyone...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,697
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

funny story, one day i was working on the beast...

funny story, one day i was working on the beast and this kid drives up in his camaro and asks me to help him. His setup was all jacked up. To give you a clue as to how bad, there was a rubber hose...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,697
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Wanna know where that picture came from? I took...

Wanna know where that picture came from? I took it. I took that one along with several others of a 2004r, flexplates and converters while working at Bowtie Overdrives and companies like raptor and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,502
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/art...

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/chevrolet/0667_phrs_305_chevy_engine_blocks/index.html

there is the link to the article online. enjoy.
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 60,831
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

My mallory 4 port w/return looks nice, but i used...

My mallory 4 port w/return looks nice, but i used braided stainless steel lines for all my fuel stuff and it was getting cluttered under the hood. I moved it to the very back. I drilled a hole from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,502
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

It was, read the article. Go to wal-mart and read...

It was, read the article. Go to wal-mart and read it in the isle, it's not that long. They pulled the motor off of the rack where it was stored in the back of a shop for some time. It WAS a run of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,502
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

372hp @ 6100 305 baby!

I hope that this hasnt been posted yet, it's been a while since i've posted.

If anyone else reads Engine Masters magazine, you've surley read the article about the 305 build in the latest issue...
Forum: Carburetors
09-13-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,445
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

do like i did, gut th engine bay, rebuild the...

do like i did, gut th engine bay, rebuild the motor with performance parts and an edelbrock 1406 4bbl carb. I need to tune it still, but it runs great. Have not yet put it through the ringer, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

selling it cause it's a burden right now. moving...

selling it cause it's a burden right now. moving back to cali.

Index of /camaro (http://yourbadday.com/camaro)

there is a video if you want to hear how it sounds.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

i turned it down, i need the $$ more, plus I dont...

i turned it down, i need the $$ more, plus I dont have anything for the motor to go in. Just wondering if it was a good deal or not. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

anyone? I'm selling the car for $1500, is that...

anyone? I'm selling the car for $1500, is that motor worth that much? If having a big block worth it at all?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

You will need to post the specs from your cam...

You will need to post the specs from your cam card to get any type of accurate reading.

Also, is it a dual plane manifold? what about your heads and valves? Need all that too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

sentimental value is only worth something to you....

sentimental value is only worth something to you. selling my car right now and having a hard time doing so. Worth way more than i'm selling it for :(

:lock:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

lmfao! :search:

lmfao! :search:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

should I trade my car for a BB 396?

i'm selling my car and one person who is interested sent me this PM



What do you think? I know nothing about big blocks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

so if the rings didnt seat, could they still be...

so if the rings didnt seat, could they still be seated by doing something? I've driven the car around beck and forth to home and what not. Is there only a certain time frame window to get the rings...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

is it possible my rings didnt seat?

during a discussion on what I could sell my car for at the current state, my friend said my motor is blowing blue smoke, he says it's because when we broke in the motor, we didnt drive it and put a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2006, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

converting to Flex Fuel?

Just out of curiosity, a friend and I were discussing Flex Fuel and E85 stuff. I was wondering what is required to run a Flex Fuel setup? For example, I have an 85 305 block with an edelbrock carb,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,248
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

I checked the head bolts after initial cam...

I checked the head bolts after initial cam breakin, i thought it was standard procedure.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-20-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

i will go with the 235 for now. I hope it holds....

i will go with the 235 for now. I hope it holds. I havent tuned my new build yet, but once it is, it will need some good meat. I guess i need to bite the bullet and buy bigger wheels :(

thanks!
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-19-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

widest 15"?

what is the widest 15" tire that I can fit on my rim? Tirerack.com says that one model came with 235/60/15 stock. I'm running 215/65/15 right now. What is the widest tire I can get on that rim? 245?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2006, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,322
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

very nice, very clean! Puts mine to shame (not...

very nice, very clean! Puts mine to shame (not that its much to see anyway). What is that bracket you have in front of the balancer?
Forum: Carburetors
05-31-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

looks like that is what i'll have to do. I can...

looks like that is what i'll have to do. I can take it to one of the dyno's here and they have a wideband they can put on for a liitle extra $$. Thanks
Forum: Carburetors
05-30-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

wideband tuning on a carb?

I've been gone for a wile, but i've gotten most of my issues worked out. Car is at shop getting exhaust as I type :D

After the exhaust is done, i'll need to tune this thing. I dont have money to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-30-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

supposed to be at least 3ft back from collectors...

supposed to be at least 3ft back from collectors is what my fox body friends say. they run LM-1
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

that is what I planned to do, put my pressure...

that is what I planned to do, put my pressure gauge at the end of the hose that will go to the carb and make sure it gets what it needs. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

moving the fuel regulator to the back?

I had a cracked fitting on my fuel lines and was spraying fuel everywhere on my way to the exhaust shop. I got it fixed, but need to redo my setup. I was thinking of moving the regulator to the back,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-19-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

i found this while searching for 81 vetter...

i found this while searching for 81 vetter options



http://www.illustratedcorvetteseries.com/No64_1981_Prod_Vette.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-19-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

th350 & lockup converters

Ok, this is a question about an 81 vette, but a th350 in general.

Friend has an 81 vette, going to go to non CC stuff. Going to remove the computer. The computer is said to "control" lockup. Its...
Forum: Exhaust
04-15-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

I bought the inserts, see my review in the review...

I bought the inserts, see my review in the review board or search for 'Car Chemistry exhaust inserts'
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-13-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,336
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Car Chemistry Exhaust Inserts

Product: Car Chemistry 2.5" 3 disk exhaust inserts

My Purpose: I have NO ground clearence and no money for custom exhaust. I have summit shorties and want to run dual exhaust, but cant afford it...
Forum: Body
04-09-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

I emailed tom and he said he could get me what i...

I emailed tom and he said he could get me what i needed for about $100. Both door panels, the upper trim and weather stripping is what I need. Color is not too big of an issue, i'm going to redo the...
Forum: Body
04-09-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

that would work if the junk yard was not 60 miles...

that would work if the junk yard was not 60 miles away and more $ in gas each way than I save on parts
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,530
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

I did a set of Accel wires with regular pliers....

I did a set of Accel wires with regular pliers. Personally, i'll stick to the pre crimped wires. When I tried to remove them later on, they just came off. Waste of $30.

Side note: Accel has 5mm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Thanks. I'll take it back out and clean it and...

Thanks. I'll take it back out and clean it and see what I get then. But why would it jump to 50mph if I didnt get that fast yet? No way I was doing more than 30mph. Open header in neighboorhood at...
Forum: Body
04-08-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

Goin to da junk yard next weekend. Been there...

Goin to da junk yard next weekend. Been there before, the interior is all jacked up, but I guess I can use them as templates and cut my own and wrap it in tweed or some other material.
Forum: Body
04-08-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

cheaper interior parts?

Ok, I just went to Hawks and YearOne, OMFG! The interior parts cost more than most of my engine parts! I'm looking for all the door panels and trim and stripping. The upper trim from hawks is $160...
Forum: Body
04-08-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

get a long flat blade and easily pry the panel...

get a long flat blade and easily pry the panel away from the door. First you have to remove the arm rests and plstics. The panel is held on by plastic rivits, you might break them, no big deal, go to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

speedo is off, 10mph at idle lol!

Ok, I finally got the car road drivable (except the exhaust). I hooked up my speedo and when i'm dirving, it says i'm doing 50 when I know i'm not. At a stop, it shows 10mph. WTF?! How am I doing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-07-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

new tranny lines

my message wont post!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,264
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

In all honesty, as much as I like these trannies,...

In all honesty, as much as I like these trannies, my next one will be a th-400. Great price, rock solid and work well with 4.10 gears.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,264
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

how many miles? You can modify the valve body to...

how many miles? You can modify the valve body to allow higher pressures, that should hold any more power u give it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,264
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

because it isnt a cooling system, it's a...

because it isnt a cooling system, it's a temperature control system. The whole point og GM doing it was not to save money, it was to rapidly bring your trans fluid up to operating temperature and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By 88_Import_Slaye

I planned on getting some poly's for them since...

I planned on getting some poly's for them since mine are the original 18 year old bushings. I will keep that in mind. My brace is already bowed a bit, gotta fix that. The V6 was a beast ;)

Thanks...
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