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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 590
Posted By 82z

Did you fill the filter before you put it on?...

Did you fill the filter before you put it on? That could account for the discrepency. If so remark the dipstick with a new full line. As long as you know the pan has enough oil in it the dipstick...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By 82z

Don't even mess around with UTI or NADC or any of...

Don't even mess around with UTI or NADC or any of those schools with 9 month programs or whatever. I am currently in the high performance program at the university of Northwestern Ohio. They offer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By 82z

When you shut the engine off fuel that has been...

When you shut the engine off fuel that has been injected into the manifold drifts down onto the intake valves and vaporizes. Those vapors waft up the runners and condense on the tb, plenum, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By 82z

I don't know how picky you are but myself I would...

I don't know how picky you are but myself I would rather refrence stretch rather than torque for those all important bolts. Torque is only an inference of stretch based on the characteristics of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By 82z

Rb, what about the w.o.t. cutout? I would...

Rb, what about the w.o.t. cutout? I would recomend a nitrous microswitch wired in series with the ground side of the a/c relay control circuit. If you don't have a way to disconnect the compressor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2001, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,208
Posted By 82z

I believe your problem stems from incomplete...

I believe your problem stems from incomplete combustion. you did not make mention of the co and co2 but think that a tuneup like Lanccer mentioned would help. Also get the oil changed and spray a can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-27-2001, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By 82z

I'm not sure if the driveshaft will bolt in but...

I'm not sure if the driveshaft will bolt in but if it is to long it wouldn't be a big deal to have it shortened. If you are interested in an extremly easy to use and install brake for it e-mail Jim...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-27-2001, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By 82z

3.73's are nice, but, I think even with overdrive...

3.73's are nice, but, I think even with overdrive a daily driver shouldn't go lower than 3.55, especially if frequent freeway driving is in the cards. That is just my opinion. A 3.06 low and 3.73...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-27-2001, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 821
Posted By 82z

I hadn't considered a clogged cat. Matt may be...

I hadn't considered a clogged cat. Matt may be on the right track!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2001, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By 82z

You should seriously consider a 200-4r over a...

You should seriously consider a 200-4r over a 700-r4. You were on the right path.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2001, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By 82z

There isn't a drain plug on the convertor. Just...

There isn't a drain plug on the convertor. Just drop the pan, change the filter, and don't worry about the rest of the fluid in the trans. If you really want something to do get a can of cooler flush...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2001, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Posted By 82z

Are you sure you have a torque convertor? It...

Are you sure you have a torque convertor? It sounds like you have either a throwout bearing or input shaft bearing going south on a t-5.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2001, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By 82z

bypass the tranny cooler like you would a blown...

bypass the tranny cooler like you would a blown heater core. Also an easy way to warm up the fluid is by holding the brakes and simultaneously stepping on the gas. The fluid shear from the fast...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2001, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 821
Posted By 82z

The stator clutch is frozen. A new convertor will...

The stator clutch is frozen. A new convertor will fix the problem. Whether or not the convertor is a lock up type or not is not important to the problem at hand.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By 82z

There won't be any intake heating because your...

There won't be any intake heating because your cylinder heads will not have the requisite crossover passages. Your engine already has egr on it anyway.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By 82z

All bets are off when you have an aftermatker...

All bets are off when you have an aftermatker alarm system installed in a vehicle. I have learned to hate them so much. Anyway make sure your injectors are pulsing, and that your ignition module is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,749
Posted By 82z

The tdc line on the balancer lining up with 0 on...

The tdc line on the balancer lining up with 0 on the tab indicates that everything is assembled correctly. What did you do to the engine between the last time you checked the timing and now? Did you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,210
Posted By 82z

How do you know it lowers over an hour? Don't the...

How do you know it lowers over an hour? Don't the jackstands hold the car up? The zerk is just to lube the pivot point.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 620
Posted By 82z

What do you mean your regulator is maxed out?...

What do you mean your regulator is maxed out? I've never heard that before. You didn't mess with it did you? There is nothing you can do to a tbi regulator.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2001, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,007
Posted By 82z

If you are going to the trouble to rebuild a rear...

If you are going to the trouble to rebuild a rear end why anything but top quality brand new parts? I don't think your 7.5 rear will be able to touch a 12 bolt.

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82 z28 350cid,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,158
Posted By 82z

Dexron v is the new wonder fluid from GM....

Dexron v is the new wonder fluid from GM. Interestingly there is a company that sells a bottle of stuff you add to dex3 and it is "converted" in dexV(a highly stable, friction modified fluid blah...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2001, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By 82z

It is absolutely imperative to have a dial or...

It is absolutely imperative to have a dial or beam type in-lb torque wrench. No matter how good your feel is, it's not good enough. I'd say 12-15 in-lb on the pinion and carrier bearings is enough....
Forum: Carburetors
10-19-2001, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,524
Posted By 82z

82 camaro is right. Ported vacuum comes from a...

82 camaro is right. Ported vacuum comes from a hole above the throttle plates when they are in the idle position. At speeds just above idle the throttle plates move up and expose the ported vacuum...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2001, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By 82z

What do the knock counts say? ...

What do the knock counts say?

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes, MSD ignition, turbo 350 trans, 3.73 posi, manly b&m megashifter
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-13-2001, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By 82z

It depends on what kind of sensor you have. I'm...

It depends on what kind of sensor you have. I'm not familiar with what Accel offers as far as knock sensors go but if it has 2 wires it modifies a refrence voltage to indicate knock. If it has one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2001, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By 82z

Why does increased octane rating decrease the...

Why does increased octane rating decrease the propensity for detonation with higher compression ratios like, 11.0:1+?

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 364
Posted By 82z

No problem, all you need to do is drain the...

No problem, all you need to do is drain the coolant, take the belt off, the shroud, the fan, and the pump. As haynes says, "installation is reverse of removal."

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82 z28 350cid,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,224
Posted By 82z

Marvel Mystery oil! I put that in my 79 Buick...

Marvel Mystery oil! I put that in my 79 Buick Century station wagon(the shaggin wagon-r.i.p.) gas tank and crankcase, coincidentally the same day it stopped starting. eerie huh?

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By 82z

The bolts are 5/16 I think so you're going to be...

The bolts are 5/16 I think so you're going to be looking at 22 lb-ft. If they are 3/8 which I doubt cinch them bad boys to 37 lb-ft. Make sure to use a lock plate behind the bolts and some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By 82z

race gas

Alright. So the other day my roomate came back from class and said that his instructor told them that race gas burns slower than regular pump gas due to the higher octane. i.e. more octane makes the...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 601
Posted By 82z

I'm sure scoggin-dickey will be able to hook you...

I'm sure scoggin-dickey will be able to hook you up. I don't know their address though. Sorry.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes,...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 09:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,525
Posted By 82z

How can you run with or slightly quicker than a...

How can you run with or slightly quicker than a car that runs 7 mph faster than you in the quater. A g-tech will not give you extremly accurate performance numbers. I think they are best for...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By 82z

There should be another number on the belt....

There should be another number on the belt. Usually around 1800-2300. That is the length in cm. A good parts guy should be able to help you out.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads,...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 601
Posted By 82z

I'm thinking the problem is your fpr. To test it...

I'm thinking the problem is your fpr. To test it put a plug on the outlet from the regulator and see what the pressure does when you turn the key on. It should go up pretty high, ~60-70psi, at least....
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By 82z

We use Prestone Super flush at work all the time...

We use Prestone Super flush at work all the time with good results. However it only seems to work well with properly maintained systems. If your system is pretty grungy then spring for the bigger...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2001, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By 82z

Just go into an auto parts store and tell them...

Just go into an auto parts store and tell them you need plugs for a 97-98 Chevy 1500 with the vortec v8. The Delco units are rather pricey just for plugs though. I think they are factory platinum...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2001, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 987
Posted By 82z

I'm thinking bad carrier bearings. ...

I'm thinking bad carrier bearings.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes, MSD ignition, turbo 350 trans, 3.73 posi, manly b&m...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2001, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By 82z

I would recomend turning the pinion nut a little...

I would recomend turning the pinion nut a little bit past the refrence mark to crush the crush sleeve a little bit more. Make sure you have a good way to hold the yoke and tighten the nut. They take...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2001, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By 82z

It sounds like you may have the wrong series...

It sounds like you may have the wrong series gearset or carrier, a non matched set of gears(check the mating numbers) or the shop has no idea what they are doing. Has anyone heard of a way to...
Forum: Electronics
07-23-2001, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By 82z

You need what is called a radio noise capacitor....

You need what is called a radio noise capacitor. I believe msd sells them like blackzee said

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2001, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By 82z

How does it increase the oil temps? I don't see...

How does it increase the oil temps? I don't see how. The reason I want to do it is that I have never done it before and want to give it a shot and I think trying to find 1 horsepower in 10 places is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2001, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By 82z

I plan on only filling up to the bottom of the...

I plan on only filling up to the bottom of the core plug holes. I'll be fine won't I?

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice pipes, MSD...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2001, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By 82z

Make sure your pulleys are completely aligned all...

Make sure your pulleys are completely aligned all the way around, not just at the top. Maybe one of your accessories is angled out at the bottom.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2001, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By 82z

Just buy a new t-stat housing and be extremly...

Just buy a new t-stat housing and be extremly careful when you install it. I broke one torquing it down once. Dexcool is not going to turn to sulfuric acid with distilled water. GM recomends...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2001, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By 82z

block fill

I'm going to build a basic 430hp 6in rodded 383 and I want to use a street fill of hard blok. Do I need to bolt a head on when I fill the water jackets or will it not really matter? My understanding...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2001, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By 82z

It sounds like you just have an oem valve body...

It sounds like you just have an oem valve body with a shift kit that allows manual up and down shifts.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley 600cfm carb, 2in twice...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2001, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By 82z

To verify that the knock sensor is working...

To verify that the knock sensor is working properly tap on the block with a hammer and you should see the knock counts increase. I'd say you can go to 10-12 degrees btdc.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2001, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,988
Posted By 82z

I installed an MSD box in it's place and didn't...

I installed an MSD box in it's place and didn't really notice any gas fumes. I also left the line totally open. Maybe I'm just a crazy bastard, or lazy. I like the fuel filter on the end and a hose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2001, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By 82z

What happens if you tap on the block with a Ford...

What happens if you tap on the block with a Ford tool while the engine is idling? You should see an increase in knock counts.

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82 z28 350cid, vortec heads, comp 262h cam, Holley...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2001, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By 82z

If you have acces to a lift I would unbolt the...

If you have acces to a lift I would unbolt the cradle, tranny crossmember and rear end. Support all that on jackstand and lift the body. Otherwise remove the tranny first, then lift the engine out.
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