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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By MY Z ROCS

It depends on your setup. You need to make sure...

It depends on your setup. You need to make sure you have the clearance to go to higher ratio rockers and you also need to make sure your springs can handle it. I think I also remember something about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By MY Z ROCS

There is not a 1:1 ratio for cam lift to valve...

There is not a 1:1 ratio for cam lift to valve lift or opening.
If you look at your rockers you will see that the "arm" going to the valve is longer. If the fulcrum were in the center of the rocker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By MY Z ROCS

DISCLAIMER: I am no expert but: As far as I...

DISCLAIMER: I am no expert but:

As far as I know the advantage of roller rockers is less resistance. Additionally you can get different ratio rockers than what you currently have to give you a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,945
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Red Devil, ...

Red Devil,

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=irregardless

You are quite right, I apologize for using the bastardized form.
As far as the anal part - I do it also. But then again,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,945
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Well, I am no expert or anything, but where I...

Well, I am no expert or anything, but where I work we DO use oil analysis as part of our preventative maintenance program. And one thing I have always heard is that you should change your oil BEFORE...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2004, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,724
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Well, when it happened to me... I think it was...

Well, when it happened to me... I think it was about $2500 or there abouts. My oil pump failed and I ended up having to replace the engine. I have been oversensitive to oil pressure ever since.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By MY Z ROCS

I told the shop that all I needed was the carrier...

I told the shop that all I needed was the carrier switched out, and they told me $300. At first he did not want to do it at all because I did not buy the posi unit from him. He said everyone goes and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2003, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By MY Z ROCS

How hard is it to replace the carrier ??

Right now I have an open rear and I just bought an Eaton posi on sale for $299 brand new (shipped to my door for $305).
Anyway, I was wondering how hard this was to replace. Is it something I could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2003, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,229
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Well, the 402 has the same bore 4.125 and a tiny...

Well, the 402 has the same bore 4.125 and a tiny bit longer stroke 3.76 vs. 3.75 than the small block 400.
And since typically, big block parts are more expensive than small block parts ... Am I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2003, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,229
Posted By MY Z ROCS

What is the potential of a 402 BBC??

I have the opportunity to pick up one of these engines and do not know mych about it other than the fact that it is a BBC.
Does anyone know what these came in originally ? Were there hi performance...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2003, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Please help... Timing Distributor Prob

I pulled the distributor on my car. Before I did it I marked EVERYTHING to try to make sure I got it back in right. Now I have it back together and am trying to start it, but it will not start. It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2001, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By MY Z ROCS

I am not getting any error codes out of it...

I am not getting any error codes out of it normally. I got an error code 44 once but after I cleared it, it has not come back but the problem persists ... the code 44 is a lean indicatio and the o2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2001, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Occasional Miss and cutting out ....

I have an 89 5.7L TBI that seams to continually want to spit, sputter, miss and cut out. It will run fine for a while (5 miles or so) then will bog.. and start spitting and sputtering. I have changed...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-03-2001, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By MY Z ROCS

No problem ... I am not desperate to sell or...

No problem ... I am not desperate to sell or anything... I would actually just as soon keep it ... =o)
You will have to post more info on what you got ... Good Luck ...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-03-2001, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Actually I am selling an 86 IROC Z if you think...

Actually I am selling an 86 IROC Z if you think you might be interested I could take some pics for you. It has T-Tops and is white with black interior. It is a ways away but I am only asking $3900 ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-27-2001, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Which Posi units will fit in my 10 bolt ..

Has anyone tried the Power Traxx unit ??
Will a posi unit from another 10 bolt work ?? Or do I have to replace the whole rear end ??
Appreciate the help ... Thank's
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-24-2001, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Stock specs on an 86 LG4

Can somone please provide me with the stock cam specs and compression ratio on an 86 305 LG4 ?? Also how did these differ from the LB9 specs ???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2000, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Does your car have T-top's ?? If so that is the...

Does your car have T-top's ?? If so that is the first thing I would suspect. If not then you can still check the seal around the windshield and at the top of the firewall near the base of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2000, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By MY Z ROCS

Well if it is on the manifold I can't get to it...

Well if it is on the manifold I can't get to it or see it. Lots of emissions crap in the way. Figured it would be easier to find out via another source rather than tear it all off then find out it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2000, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By MY Z ROCS

non-3rd gen....Firing order for 4.3 V-6 anyone ???

Is this like the other V-6 with just the 1-2-3-4-5-6 firing order ??
(Actually I think it is like 6-1-2-3-4-5 but you get the idea)
I replaced the cap, rotor, and plugs but now the car will not...
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