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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-08-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,904
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Raced For Pinks.....And Won

chargers are slow... i raced a hemi 300c which is all the same as the charger... a 14 flat to 13.5 car and i walked the **** outta him i was in 1st about 20-30mph and put like 4-5 cars on him...
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Limits Of A Healthy Stock 700R4 With 130K????

well my motor doesnt put down much power maybe 300hp 350-400tq and i toasted a 700r4 in less than a month and the t5 has shifting issues after about 3 weeks... this is after i spent like $600 on a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Limits Of A Healthy Stock 700R4 With 130K????

trust me its always cheapest to do it right the first time.... i had a t-5 laying around thats why i went this route... but i know its only a matter of time
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-09-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: '86 IROC vs 02 Monte Carlo SS

either way its really slow
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Limits Of A Healthy Stock 700R4 With 130K????

neither tranny will survive very long based on traction and how much you abuse them...

my 700R4 started slipping really badly when i built my mild 357cid motor and my T-5 is just about to blow its...
Forum: Car Audio
02-08-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 937
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: CUSTOM MADE SUB BOX

i'd add some accent lighting in the sub box for effect... seein that you have the plexi in there
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-02-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: WTT My Sweet EFI set up for sweet carb set up

could take some pics??
Forum: South East Region
02-01-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: WTT: Performance Carb Setup for TPI or Other FI

email sent - will call tomorrow
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-01-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: WTT My Sweet EFI set up for sweet carb set up

ok im looking for a full running set up.

aka carb, intake, FPR dizzy etc.... just to clear things up... and id really rather not break up the combo
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-31-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Saigon_Bob

WTT My Sweet EFI set up for sweet carb set up

up for grabs is a holley stealth ram set up with billet fuel rails, AFPR, venom 24lb injectors, MEGASQUIRT EFI set up, K&N on the throttle body filter, wiring harness ETC ETC.... much more... will...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: TKO shifter-what should i do??

well it depends on the shifter you have. the adjustments im speaking of would be if you have an aftermarket shifter. IE B&M ripper or a Hurst shifter,

when you are looking at the shifter with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,238
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: T5 flywheel?

hit up your local GM dealer... i got my light weigh GM flywheel for my two piece RMS 350 for like $220
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: TKO shifter-what should i do??

loool ohhh yea i get you. you are describing more like a notchy shifting feel?

honestly if its not excessively hard to shift id just check the adjustments on the shifter ( there should be tension...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Centerbolt heads and HSR

dont use the 305 heads.... the combustion chamber of the 305 heads is much smaller than the 350 heads in relation to the smaller bore of the 305 its just not a good idea... as well as the 305 heads...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-16-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,127
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: 89' Maro vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST

diamond star motors.

they can be quick... or really slow... depends on mods and driver.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: T-5 Rebuild?

the settle would be for the t5... the t56 is a much better trans all around. more favorable gear ratios in the first 4 gears and double over drive in the end.

plus the t56 is stronger by ALOT.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: TKO shifter-what should i do??

no offense but maybe you should just drive more....

ive never had any problem shifting a new tranny smoothly
Forum: Exhaust
01-13-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Clarifing the Hooker Long tube installation.

well if you search you will find tons of pics... but if you are planning on supercomp full length headers its not really easy...

just get the front end about 3 or 4 ft in the air. about high...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,425
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Oil for 383 engine

rotella will suffice. you just need oil with ZPPD aka the Zinc high pressure additive.

race oils have it and diesel oil has it. regular oils dont.
Forum: Brakes
09-04-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,172
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Increasing rear brake holding power - how?

i think thats what they do in race apps... not sure...

not to go off topic but i got the MS running.... but its got some dumb issue where it will stall randomly, sometimes it runs great.. for...
Forum: Car Audio
09-04-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 136,438
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Best Camaro Sub Box Ever

i dont DB drag but my system shakes the mirrors off of cars 20ft away...

with two crap subs and a worse amp...

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Forum: Brakes
09-04-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,172
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Increasing rear brake holding power - how?

you could run some sort of sick dual M/C set up.
Forum: Power Adders
09-04-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: which nos kit to buy?

NOS brand sells a plate that goes between the TB and the plenum
Forum: History / Originality
09-04-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,577
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: 1992 Camaro Heritage Prototype Road Test video

look at that factory header
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-04-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,534
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: ls3 swap, in car acceleration, and cutout video

i suggest keeping the heater...

i ditched mine and rue the day... rue it. LOL I summised the same as you that i ride with the windows down mostly... and that i had ttops but you know what it gets...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-04-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,053
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: i ain't skeered of no 11.49!

:drools: makes me wanna build a wheels up 1320 beater...

well when i finally get my head outta my butt and figure out where i wanna go with my motor im be caging mine... just cuz it looks cool......
Forum: Fabrication
08-31-2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,746
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Carbon fiber

First of all i dont consider my car "OLD" if you think about it our cars are very modern considering they were one of the most aerodynamic cars still into the mid 90's and the styling was circa '82...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 126,716
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: What is total displacement of 350 bored .060 over

thats the quote of the day there. I like that
Forum: TPI
08-29-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Anyone wanna walk me through this? Holley AFPR.

2 AND 1/10 or 2/10 aka 2 tenths... 2 tenths is more reasonable.

anyways with the vacuum disconnected you should be at full PSI, most AFPR are turn the screw in to raise the pressure
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Help , wire GURU'S !!!

colors should be the same. I always prefer to use the factory connectors but half of the camaro's ive owned were previously hacked
Forum: TBI
08-29-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Guys , I have Serious problem... PLEASE HELP

The check engine light comes on because it stalls. When did this start happening. what type of driving, is it random, etc as much info as possible
Forum: Carburetors
08-28-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,915
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: performer air gap + holley 750, I need help

lol... well thats original... but i would avoid stacking gaskets. a carb spacer is fairly cheap and helps the motor.

I had the same issue with my Demon Carb back when i had it, it only had one...
Forum: Carburetors
08-28-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,915
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: performer air gap + holley 750, I need help

I've read alot of the posts here and:doh: don't tee off of the brake booster and pcv. you are asking for trouble.

as for running carb gaskets stacked up, you are asking for vacuum leaks
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: lets learn about car photography :)

the sun looks like its in front of you causing the picture to be dark
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 126,716
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: What is total displacement of 350 bored .060 over

i suppose. I was never taught the easier way.
Forum: Brakes
08-24-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Drum to LS1 disk questions.

lol you're a character stephen
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Way off topic for this whole forum.

benzos are real picky. if you disconnect the batt it may run like that till it relearns how to act
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-24-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: lets learn about car photography :)

Here ya go :thumbsup:

444364http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/2262000-2262999/2262720_51_full.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 126,716
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: What is total displacement of 350 bored .060 over

what formula is that... damn i use

.7853982 x bore² x stroke x number of cylinders.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,772
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: How to use a Timing gun on external coil type distributor?

The easiest way to do it is buy a timing light that is adjustable. (Adjust is to 12* or what ever you want) then disconnect the EST (brown wire with a nice clip on the pass side)

start the car,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: DESPERATE PLEASE HELP

if it runs fine in OL and crap in CL then its less than likely the dizzy.

even if the module or ECU took a crap it should default to base timing.


The only real diff between OL and CL is in OL...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Tubo rims on a firebird

http://www.blog.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/kitt.jpg

google.


Id say no
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Tubo rims on a firebird

They look similar to Berlinetta Wheels.

I had em on my car. This isn't stock color, I painted em gun metal

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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-24-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,025
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Shorty Rise Spoiler

do you have a wider angle pic on the car... not really installed neccessary but it looks like its not as wide as the car by alot
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-24-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: camaro performers magazine

I have a few camaro perf. magazines but they are mostly third gen content. other than that i wouldnt subscribe because they are very focused on big block first gens.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: new motor woahs

Straight water has better cooling properties than 50/50, but the boiling point is lower than 50/50 and it doesnt have lubricating properties

New motors tend to run hot untill they are broken...
Forum: Brakes
08-24-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Drum to LS1 disk questions.

Yea i feel that....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By Saigon_Bob

Re: Tubo rims on a firebird

**Turbo


now if you would post pics we cloud help more
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