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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Its a very good tire (not a topic, was a stupid...

Its a very good tire (not a topic, was a stupid typo)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Its a very good topic... I have them on a few of...

Its a very good topic... I have them on a few of my cars actually. They are cheap, and a very good tire. I had them on my 90 Taurus, my 84 caddy coupe deville, and I run them on my 84 z28 now... ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Where are the casting numbers located? The size...

Where are the casting numbers located? The size is stamped behind the drivers side head correct? like 5.0 L, and up front on the pass head theres supposed to be a number correct? Where are the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2005, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

rear main seal

My car is an 84 z28 5.0 HO, but I believe the motor was changed at one point with an 86 block. How do I know if I have a one or two piece rear seal? Im leaking a little bit of oil.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Remote Tranny Filter

Is anybody out there also running a remote tranny filter inline with the cooler lines? Im just curious because I've seen them in summit and jegs. Figure maybe it would be worth it to keep the tiny...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2005, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

anybody?

anybody?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2005, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Buying a new trans, some suggestions

Ok, so my 700 is taking a dump on me. I've been looking at summit at either a B&M or TCI trans. Im looking at them because of their credit card offer of 0% for a year but with 3 payments... I Know...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,116
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

If you want the trans to upshift into 4th gear at...

If you want the trans to upshift into 4th gear at wot, you have to drop the valve body to change the valve inside the body. There is no way around it. Now, if you dont mind that your trans stays in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,116
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Do a search for b4c police package upgrade... On...

Do a search for b4c police package upgrade... On police packaged third gens and some other stuff i guess, they had an option for a full throttle upshift. Which means, hold the gas down, 1-2-3-4 not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2005, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

you think its worth the risk for 200/250 bucks???

you think its worth the risk for 200/250 bucks???
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

89 Iroc rear question

A friend of a friend of mine has a rear from his 89 iroc, the car was totalled like 10 years ago, so he only has the rear. The car was an 89 Iroc 350 TPI Automatic... He says it has a posi and has...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

How many miles are on the engine? If the timing...

How many miles are on the engine? If the timing mark is moving around it could be the chain on its way out....
Forum: Carburetors
02-19-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Ill try to get some pics tomorrow or monday, Im...

Ill try to get some pics tomorrow or monday, Im running a demon carb and have the evap hooked up, functioning, and sort of out of the way.
Forum: Exhaust
02-17-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Im pretty sure the only difference between the...

Im pretty sure the only difference between the two is the flange that connects to the cat. Either its slip fit or bolt on. If your gonna do something different than stock - ie no cat, or can weld...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-15-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

the 700r4 wont shift into OD at full throttle...

the 700r4 wont shift into OD at full throttle unless it has a different upshift valve, this was available for police packaged cars, do a search for b4c. Get the gm part number then go to...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-12-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

I was refering to either crane or comp cams kits,...

I was refering to either crane or comp cams kits, just that summit carries everything are reasonably cheap. I went over to the local engine guy over here today, hes guessing about 1000 bucks for a...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-12-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Engine is dying, looking for 350...

My car is an 84 z28 l69, has hooker shortys, hooker 3 inch cat back (no cat), 3.73 gears, edelbrock intake, carb spacer, demon, mallory distributer. Any way, my engine is on the way out, pretty...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
02-10-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

One more question, is it an LG4 or LB9 engine?

One more question, is it an LG4 or LB9 engine?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
02-10-2005, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Hey, whats your car look like, I live in howell...

Hey, whats your car look like, I live in howell also.... Its pretty big though so i dont know if I ever saw your car. I live over by brick town. Mines an 84 z28, black, grey glass cowl hood. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-28-2004, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 563
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

He's got it right, but still confusing to some...

He's got it right, but still confusing to some who dont know that much. A auto trans connects to the engine with a torque convertor, which is like a metal donut sorta. If you ever took like 2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Thats just funny as hell, i think im going to...

Thats just funny as hell, i think im going to piss my pants
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2004, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,784
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Pull the plugs and either put some marvel mystery...

Pull the plugs and either put some marvel mystery oil or something like a rust penetrator or something down the cyls to free the rings from walls. Do NOT try to turn over the engine if you dont do...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-22-2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Ive left two almost equal marks a few months ago...

Ive left two almost equal marks a few months ago in front of my friends house. At first I thought one might have been from his bike, but was informed that I left both of them. I have 3.73 open...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-19-2004, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Any type of autoparts store should have a sucking...

Any type of autoparts store should have a sucking type device, it looks almost like a greese gun, its big syringe pretty much. Pull back on the handle at the back of it, and it sucks whatever up. ...
Forum: Body
12-15-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Just wire the gauges up to the dimmer.... My 3...

Just wire the gauges up to the dimmer.... My 3 pillar doesnt bother me at all, but at night, I dont like it really bright, so I dim them. Autometer Sport Comps
Forum: Cooling
12-12-2004, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Im sorry, but there is no such thing as a...

Im sorry, but there is no such thing as a henway... Just a joke
Forum: Cooling
12-12-2004, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

You answered it before I could get to it ya...

You answered it before I could get to it ya bastid.... but yes its just an old mechanic joke....
Forum: Cooling
12-12-2004, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

now that i thought about it, it could actually be...

now that i thought about it, it could actually be the henway.... check the henway
Forum: Cooling
12-11-2004, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Are you reading the stock gauges - which are...

Are you reading the stock gauges - which are pretty crappy for one. Aftermarket with a new sensor would tell you for sure. For the most part, its just heat soak. You run an engine for awhile, its...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-11-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

If you mean that when you try to tighten the nut,...

If you mean that when you try to tighten the nut, the whole stud is turning, you can back the nut off a couple threads, then hit it with an 3/8s air impact gun on semi low setting. the stud is...
Forum: Power Adders
12-11-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

I know the lightnings use an intercooler, as that...

I know the lightnings use an intercooler, as that makes perfect sense. What I meant was that the new ones will incorporate the AC system into the intercooler, to super chill the air. They claim...
Forum: Power Adders
12-11-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Stack the blower on top of a rigged up AC system...

Stack the blower on top of a rigged up AC system that can be operated via switch in the cockpit to bring the temps waaaaaaaaay down.... just an idea... I believe the new Ford Lightnings are working...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-10-2004, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

okfoz, check out my ongoing...

okfoz, check out my ongoing restoration/customization/race car build up.... Im trying to get a mean street car out of the riv.... but still keep it sleeperish. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2004, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Save your money, and put what you have in the car...

Save your money, and put what you have in the car for now... the Buick engine. Stick the 455 in there, thats what im going to do after I finish my 70 Riv. You have the parts, so plop that in there....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2004, 12:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

This is a true story, although it sounds like its...

This is a true story, although it sounds like its not. My car was my brother's car before mine. He had some weird noise coming out around what seemed like the tranny... kind of like a clicking, not...
Forum: TPI
12-06-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Im in nj and own a boat. I can tell you I have...

Im in nj and own a boat. I can tell you I have been pulled over a few times by coast guard and state police for various BS reasons - none of which I was ever charged with anything. They just like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2004, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Mine flipped over once, it was a loose a bit and...

Mine flipped over once, it was a loose a bit and I never got around to fixing it. I think I had some high rpm moves on the highway, then it started squeeling everyonce and awhile.. I didnt think...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2004, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

You have any ideas between the differences of the...

You have any ideas between the differences of the servos?
Forum: TBI
12-05-2004, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Yeah im in need of some tuning up. If hes got...

Yeah im in need of some tuning up. If hes got the 2.73s, he should be easy to 30 highway prolly 20 ish city with the tbi setup.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: TBI
12-05-2004, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

I would think somewhere near 30 highway. Im...

I would think somewhere near 30 highway. Im running 3.73s, and my carb might be a little rich, and I get around 20 on highway turning 2500-3000 for about 45 mins. In town mine is prolly around 10...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

TCI servo vs Corvette Servo?

The TCI servo claims a surface area up to 63% greater than stock providing an additional 300 lbs of 2nd gear band apply force. The TH-700R4 servo kit also eliminates the common 2nd to 3rd flare...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,591
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

if you put some in the convertor, then put the...

if you put some in the convertor, then put the trans to the engine, got everthing connected, and filled it up to the top mark on the dipstick, you will be fine for initial startup. As soon as you...
Forum: Body
12-02-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Its not that hard to change out, the key is to...

Its not that hard to change out, the key is to make sure the wheels and steering wheel are straight before you start taking things apart. Its not that big of a job, just need some time and a few...
Forum: Body
12-02-2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

I understand the fear of letting people know...

I understand the fear of letting people know about that, but its very common. Besides, the more people that know about it, then more people will protect their cars from it, and less third gens will...
Forum: Body
12-02-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Your prolly going to need a replacement steering...

Your prolly going to need a replacement steering column - junk yard or ebay. I got one for I think 40 shipped to me. The columns broken because they werent just trying to take your stuff, they...
Forum: South Central Region
11-30-2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

If it looks factory maybe you should leave it...

If it looks factory maybe you should leave it alone. I took all the emissions off the car, including egr. I also switched to a demon carb. The only things I run are a PCV valve and the vapor...
Forum: South Central Region
11-29-2004, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

Should be the same as this i think. this is for...

Should be the same as this i think. this is for an 84 i believe
Forum: Exhaust
11-27-2004, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

The threads on the o2 should have been cleaned...

The threads on the o2 should have been cleaned out - at least screw the o2 in the take it out, get the crap out, then stick it back in. But, even just installing it once should take the stuff off...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2004, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By 70BuickSleeper

We jersey people just have to be glad we switched...

We jersey people just have to be glad we switched to 2 year inspections. Thus... I have no emissions :) I love the smell of unburnt hydrocarbons in the morning... its the smell of victory
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