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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-18-2002, 12:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,544
Posted By Hank Brote

Here's a 2 1/5 ACD cowl

Here is a 2 1/2" ACD Cowl that I put on my car. I really perfer this to the Daytona.



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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-12-2002, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By Hank Brote

Just a thought but I bought a set of Edelbrock...

Just a thought but I bought a set of Edelbrock 6085 heads on EBay for $700 brand new. These will flow more without doing any porting as you would on the GM's. Also the valve springs will take a 550...
Forum: Exhaust
02-07-2002, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By Hank Brote

I have a Dynomax cat back on my car with the...

I have a Dynomax cat back on my car with the Ultra Flow Stainless muffler. I love the sound at idle (not loud) but when you get into it it roars.....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2002, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By Hank Brote

David, I did mine myself. I used an air chisel...

David, I did mine myself. I used an air chisel to remove the old bushings and pressed them in on a small press. It is a pain in the butt ....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-09-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,358
Posted By Hank Brote

I use the Jaccobs Pro Street Ignition and am very...

I use the Jaccobs Pro Street Ignition and am very happy with it.
All of the added features of the computer are great (theft, rev lim, etc). It is a great product but a little $$$. The wires are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2002, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Hank Brote

Manual Valve Body

Were did you get that ? I have been looking for years
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2001, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Hank Brote

Have you got a new cam? It is unburnt fuel in...

Have you got a new cam? It is unburnt fuel in the exhaust...... Probably caused by timing (ie. cam timing).
Forum: TPI
12-29-2001, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By Hank Brote

Pro Magnums

I have them in my car and I had to do a little grinding on the supports. Not a big deal and I have also heard that a few folks have gotten away without any grinding. These are a real nice piece of...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2001, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By Hank Brote

Check the web site....... ------------------...

Check the web site.......

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/main.htm)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2001, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By Hank Brote

Anyone else ? I really want to route my lines...

Anyone else ? I really want to route my lines in a different manner to keep them away from heat sources......... Just like to know the AN type fittings that would be needed.

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Forum: Body
11-06-2001, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By Hank Brote

Check out my web site ------------------ ...

Check out my web site

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/main.htm)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2001, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By Hank Brote

Transmission Cooling lines

Has anyone changed their trans lines to Flex lines ? What lines did you use? Fittings ?
Any help would be appreciated.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2001, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,678
Posted By Hank Brote

The 6085 heads work very well and produce some...

The 6085 heads work very well and produce some pretty good results. I have run them with a long runner / small cam and run mid 13's... With a SuperRam and 219* cam they get the car to 12.8's with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2001, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Hank Brote

I've got a set of 083 heads that came off of my...

I've got a set of 083 heads that came off of my 87 and they are ported. They are also in the celler gathering dust. The best RWHP I got with these heads and a mild cam was 265 RWHP. Bumping up...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-05-2001, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By Hank Brote

Andrew, Don't know if you caught my email but I...

Andrew,
Don't know if you caught my email but I really feel your problem is in the setting of the ignition pulse. Read the manual concerning this and verify it by locking the timing a 10* and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-05-2001, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,992
Posted By Hank Brote

I ran a comp cam with just about the same grind. ...

I ran a comp cam with just about the same grind. I would say it is a little small for a 350 but would be great in a 305. In fact I believe that this would be about the max I would use in a 305.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2001, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By Hank Brote

I agree with 8MIKE9 check out the offensive area....

I agree with 8MIKE9 check out the offensive area. Look at the disk brakes caliper and see if you can move it. I had almost the same problem and it turned out to be the bolts hold the caliper to the...
Forum: TPI
08-11-2001, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 715
Posted By Hank Brote

Are you experiencing any Knock retard ? This may...

Are you experiencing any Knock retard ? This may be where the problem lies. Just a thought.
Forum: TPI
07-20-2001, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By Hank Brote

You'll really need to do the cam. If you have...

You'll really need to do the cam. If you have the SuperRam by all means get the 219*. That will make it get up and be taken notice of.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2001, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By Hank Brote

We are currently building a small 406 for a...

We are currently building a small 406 for a Camaro. It is a 40 over 400 running a 234 / 243 @.050 - 510 525 lift roller cam. It should be around 10.0 compression with Dart Heads (Cast Iron). The...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2001, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 497
Posted By Hank Brote

Torchta, welcome to the Hot 'Lanta. You now know...

Torchta, welcome to the Hot 'Lanta. You now know why it has earned it's name. My car runs about the same but for a couple different reasons. I would suggest you flush the system and run some water...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-03-2001, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,000
Posted By Hank Brote

Your 1/4 mile speed indicates about 240 HP and I...

Your 1/4 mile speed indicates about 240 HP and I don't believe that you have a true 1.55 60'. This is especially true with a T56 vs an automatic.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-22-2001, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By Hank Brote

I have the Edelbrock 6085 heads and they perform...

I have the Edelbrock 6085 heads and they perform well. Something to say concerning the velocity factor.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: TPI
06-06-2001, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By Hank Brote

Scott, What I did was to remove the tube...

Scott,

What I did was to remove the tube from the cold start connector and braze the hole. I then cut a piece of fuel line the size of the ID of the plug and installed it. That's been a year or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2001, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Hank Brote

The stock alum. heads are better than the 083...

The stock alum. heads are better than the 083 cast iron. I've had both flowed and once the 083's were ported they flowed about the same on the intake and a little less on the exhaust as the stock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2001, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 372
Posted By Hank Brote

If the wire and connector are on the drive side...

If the wire and connector are on the drive side of the car near the valve cover (the wire might have a violet color it) it is not used......

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: TPI
05-22-2001, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,968
Posted By Hank Brote

I would use a cam with at least the intake...

I would use a cam with at least the intake duration that Scott C mentions. I used a comp cams 212* / 218* @ .050 grind and switched to a 219* / 219* @ .050 grind. The additional intake duration is a...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2001, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,968
Posted By Hank Brote

What kind of intake are you going to use? ...

What kind of intake are you going to use?

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/main.htm)
Forum: Body
05-16-2001, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Hank Brote

I don't know about a decent price but Billy...

I don't know about a decent price but Billy Graham Salvage is where I got my new seats (97 Camaro) and the carpet was bought through "Year One / Next Generation".

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Hank
87'IROC...
Forum: TPI
05-15-2001, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By Hank Brote

Dot to Dot or Dot up dot down.......Makes no...

Dot to Dot or Dot up dot down.......Makes no difference the cam travels twice for every turn of the crank..... I install them dot to dot for ease. What really matters is where TDC is for the...
Forum: TPI
05-12-2001, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 649
Posted By Hank Brote

I run the Edelbrock 6085 heads and love them. ...

I run the Edelbrock 6085 heads and love them. There is a lot to say for the velocity of the ports on these......

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-12-2001, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 462
Posted By Hank Brote

Hey, my car was the Blue IROC they used for the...

Hey, my car was the Blue IROC they used for the promos for the show and was the one on the line at the start of the show...


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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-09-2001, 09:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,901
Posted By Hank Brote

Check my web site. I have owned the car since...

Check my web site. I have owned the car since new and it really wasn't in bad shape to start with.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: Body
05-09-2001, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By Hank Brote

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http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/camgrass.jpg

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/main.htm)
Forum: TPI
04-23-2001, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Hank Brote

You may have a bad pickup coil in the distributor...

You may have a bad pickup coil in the distributor that is causing the modules to go south. The coil is below the reluctor ring.

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-22-2001, 11:05 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,902
Posted By Hank Brote

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http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/camgrass.jpg



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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/b/r/brote/main.htm)
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-20-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,549
Posted By Hank Brote

Hey Ray, Haven't talked to you in awhile. ...

Hey Ray,

Haven't talked to you in awhile. Mine will get up to around 230* up at Atlanta and I just want to get it to stay around 170*. Your right the Stewart Pumps are good products, my...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-16-2001, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,549
Posted By Hank Brote

I don't have a stock car and the Autozone won't...

I don't have a stock car and the Autozone won't due the trick. I really want some before and afters like "My car used to run around 220 - 240 in traffic with the fans running and when I switched to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-16-2001, 11:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,064
Posted By Hank Brote

12.82 at 105 N/A Mods 355 Accel 219...

12.82 at 105 N/A

Mods
355
Accel 219 cam
SR
6085 heads
1 3/4 SLPs
3:73 with 700R4
Some suspension stuff
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2001, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By Hank Brote

GM Fast, I would sure like to know so more...

GM Fast, I would sure like to know so more specifics on your build up on the 400. I am about to start my own build with a similar goal..... Why was your choice of the Pro Ram made? I have been...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-12-2001, 02:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,549
Posted By Hank Brote

Be-Cool or Griffen Radiator any good ?

I have a small problem with my car running warmer than I want and am considering buying one of these radiators. Does anyone have any experience with either and what kind of results did you get in...
Forum: TPI
03-28-2001, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 895
Posted By Hank Brote

There won't be much manifold left..... 1205 is...

There won't be much manifold left..... 1205 is the perfect match..... soooooo I guess I would go with a regular 4 barrel manifold that was bunged for FI.

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Hank
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Forum: TPI
03-15-2001, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By Hank Brote

The gear will slip off eaisly, taking the shaft...

The gear will slip off eaisly, taking the shaft out of the housing will be more difficult. Don't forget to mark how the gear was on the shaft (I believe there is a bevel type mark on one side of the...
Forum: TPI
03-13-2001, 12:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,468
Posted By Hank Brote

I believe your correct..... The MAF tables would...

I believe your correct..... The MAF tables would have to reflect greater changes in the fuel and spark tables..... the limiting factor in the 255 is the 8 bit procssor in the ECM.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2001, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,745
Posted By Hank Brote

Get the ones that are welded in.... The ones with...

Get the ones that are welded in.... The ones with the cross bracing as best for tightening up the whole body (KBDD or equiv.)
The main thing is put them in everyone needs them especially with "T"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2001, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 547
Posted By Hank Brote

What do you have your pinion angle set at? I...

What do you have your pinion angle set at?
I use -6* all the time......but I'm not interested in the length of time the "U" joints last..... I also have the LCA relocation brackets and they are a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2001, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Hank Brote

The 4th gen cables are a little different. You...

The 4th gen cables are a little different. You can modify them to work. I did when I installed my Strange 12 bolt. A little work with a die grinder on the armored cable and your in like flint.
...
Forum: TPI
03-13-2001, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By Hank Brote

Not all aftermarket wires are better than stock...

Not all aftermarket wires are better than stock delco wires. My preference is with Jacob's.....

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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87 IROC...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-13-2001, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,657
Posted By Hank Brote

I picked up my Edelbrock 6085 heads off EBay for...

I picked up my Edelbrock 6085 heads off EBay for $700. They where brand new and perform better than I have expected.......I would buy them again.


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Hank
87'IROC Z28
Hanks 87...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-13-2001, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
Posted By Hank Brote

I've tried a bunch of wires but the best...

I've tried a bunch of wires but the best performance I've gotten is with Jacob's wires. They sit pretty close to the headers but haven't burned.....They certainly get the spark through and no...
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