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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By frogmanjohn

I haven't heard any more suggestions yet so i...

I haven't heard any more suggestions yet so i guess i will try to backflush it this weekend and see if that helps. And i agree that i don't really need heat in so cal, but i like the option of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2005, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By frogmanjohn

I thought the valve opened to let hot coolant...

I thought the valve opened to let hot coolant flow through the heater core for the fan to blow across to provide heated air to the interior... I have the prestone backflush kit installed on the car....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By frogmanjohn

heater coolant flow valve, no vaccum?

Here is my problem on my 89 rs 305 type e engine. the black plastic valve that is on top of my passenger side valve cover that routes the hot coolant through the heater core is not operating when i...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,784
Posted By frogmanjohn

unless your car is strictly a daily grandma...

unless your car is strictly a daily grandma driver, i mean slow slow slow, don't use gabriels, bottom of the barrel 10 dollar shocks. Sensatracs are a step above them, but i blew all 4 of my monroe...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2005, 01:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By frogmanjohn

Anyone running toyo t1s tires?

i wish i could post a picture of my car. i just got board at my second job today (goodyear). i had a guy get new toyo t-1rs for his miata. 195 50 15. a very high performance corner carving tire. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,784
Posted By frogmanjohn

sachs are poop. i work at express tire goodyear...

sachs are poop. i work at express tire goodyear and deal directly with the wherehouses.

Hey man if you want to put sensatracs on your 3rd gen, i will sell you some brand new ones. I am...
Forum: Body
01-20-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,431
Posted By frogmanjohn

unfortunately i have the perfectionist side to...

unfortunately i have the perfectionist side to me. and i am using this car as my learning tool for bodywork before i get my classic.

john
Forum: Body
01-20-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,431
Posted By frogmanjohn

almost there with the new bumper, got it filled...

almost there with the new bumper, got it filled in, sanded and primed. then noticed a few more little scratches, so time to sand and fill again.

john
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-20-2005, 01:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 944
Posted By frogmanjohn

well, this post has been down for a while, did a...

well, this post has been down for a while, did a search and thought that i would post about my vibe now.
Got an aluminum drive shaft from a 98 ss, now my 105 mph hum is gone, well, i can't get the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,366
Posted By frogmanjohn

is 14010209 a roller cam block

i am looking at getting a chevy 350 block with the casting sumber of 14010209 on it from a 80-85 truck 2 bolt main. does anyone know if it has a roller cam or not.

john
Forum: TBI
01-05-2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By frogmanjohn

so flat tappet cam then huh. will that work with...

so flat tappet cam then huh. will that work with 081 heads?
Forum: TBI
01-05-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By frogmanjohn

the block casting number is 3970010. it is the 2...

the block casting number is 3970010. it is the 2 bolt from a 69-80. I have the lt1 cam, will it work in it?

john
Forum: TBI
01-04-2005, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By frogmanjohn

i am wanting to use my stock throttle bodie and...

i am wanting to use my stock throttle bodie and keep it low budget. i.e. less than 1,000 bucks. would i be letter off going with 083 heads if i can find em?
And the block itself did not come...
Forum: TBI
01-04-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By frogmanjohn

how to build my 350 tbi????

Ok, currently have my 305 tbi in my car.

what i have to use.
355 c.i. 2 bolt
performer egr tbi intake manifold.
lt1 cam and springs

questions, should i use the lt1 cam with 081 heads on...
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2004, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

sounds decent. john

sounds decent.

john
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

what is that cam that you said is for sale on...

what is that cam that you said is for sale on your car domain site?
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2004, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

nice, i like the interchangeability for smog...

nice, i like the interchangeability for smog purposes. good idea. i could probably do that with a straight pipe and keep some backpressure on the system and sound better going through my...
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2004, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

did you go ahead and get a 3" c/o or did you go...

did you go ahead and get a 3" c/o or did you go with 2 1/2"? any pics?

john
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2004, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

so did you just put a cutout in place of your...

so did you just put a cutout in place of your cat?

john
Forum: Exhaust
12-16-2004, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By frogmanjohn

exhaust cut out with tbi

if i run an exhaust cut out before my cat on my 89 tbi, will i trip any codes on my computer?

or do i need to run it after my cat?

john
Forum: TBI
12-14-2004, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By frogmanjohn

well, i am allready running the edelbrock tbi egr...

well, i am allready running the edelbrock tbi egr intake, so i better go with the 081's then.

john
Forum: TBI
12-13-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By frogmanjohn

my questions are answered, thank you all.

my questions are answered, thank you all.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By frogmanjohn

my questions are answered, thank you all.

my questions are answered, thank you all.
Forum: TBI
12-13-2004, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By frogmanjohn

081 or 416 heads on my 305tbi

Should i get the 081 or the 416 heads to use on my 305 tbi or is there a better one i might find in my local salvage yard? i found em both.

thank you,
john
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2004, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By frogmanjohn

081 or 416 head on tbi 305

Should i get the 081 or the 416 heads to use on my 305 tbi or is there a better one i might find in my local salvage yard? i found em both.

thank you,
john
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-10-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 951
Posted By frogmanjohn

Re: Widest Tread On 3rd Gen

i was running 275/60/15 cobras on stock 15 rims on my 89.
Forum: TBI
12-10-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By frogmanjohn

that's what i needed, thank you. john

that's what i needed, thank you.

john
Forum: TBI
12-10-2004, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By frogmanjohn

lt1 or ls1 head fit?

will lt1 or ls1 heads fit on my 305 tbi? never looked closely.

john
Forum: TBI
12-08-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,896
Posted By frogmanjohn

also where can i find the specs on a 97 z28 cam

also where can i find the specs on a 97 z28 cam
Forum: TBI
12-08-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,896
Posted By frogmanjohn

on the chart of cams for the lt1 up there the...

on the chart of cams for the lt1 up there the bottom 2 show 93-96 lt1/lt4. with different lifts than the above ones. what is the dif between the 93 y-body and the bottom 2 cams?

john
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2004, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By frogmanjohn

so if i find a 90-92 rear in the salvage yard, i...

so if i find a 90-92 rear in the salvage yard, i can build that up and drop it in then right, and the axels will fit properly?
does v-8 or v-6 matter?

john
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-03-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By frogmanjohn

dang it

dang it
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-03-2004, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By frogmanjohn

the stamp on the rear checks out with the 3.08...

the stamp on the rear checks out with the 3.08 code in the manual. thats all i know on it so far.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-03-2004, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By frogmanjohn

ok, i am getting confused here. a couple of...

ok, i am getting confused here. a couple of questions to straighten things out.

Are we definitely sure that my 89 rs with 3.08 is running 28 spline axels?

are there any pictures on here of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By frogmanjohn

3rd gen 3.08 to 4th gen 3.42 posi

OK, i have my 89 rs with 3.08s.
I bought a complete 94 or 95 4th gen rear with posi and 3.42's.
I don't want to bolt in the forth gen rear (Don't want the bowlegged look).
can i simply swap the...
Forum: TBI
12-01-2004, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By frogmanjohn

i ended up bending it down so it barely clears. ...

i ended up bending it down so it barely clears. no kinks, whew. got it all put back together last night, and took it for a spin. felt better in midrange. Then i stopped at Kragen "like a grown...
Forum: TBI
11-30-2004, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By frogmanjohn

Thanks bud, i didn't think about bending it up...

Thanks bud, i didn't think about bending it up and out of the way over the fitting, i was looking at going around it. thank you for your time.

john
frog man
Forum: TBI
11-29-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By frogmanjohn

it is a screw in vacum fitting that sticks up...

it is a screw in vacum fitting that sticks up about 1 and 1/2". i am not sure what it runs.

john
Forum: TBI
11-29-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By frogmanjohn

problem with edelbrock manifold and fuel lines

I got my new edelbrock intake manifold on, but the return fuel line on the back of my throttle body will not fit on with the little screw in vacum riser that screws into the intake manifold back...
Forum: TBI
09-13-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,437
Posted By frogmanjohn

they also have the whipple twin screw...

they also have the whipple twin screw supercharger for the 305 tbi truck, i don't see why it wouldn't work for us.

john
Forum: TBI
09-10-2004, 05:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By frogmanjohn

305 Dead, Want 350 Under My Throttle Body

HEY Y'ALL MY 305 IS DYING, BLOWN HEAD GASKET (212,000 MILES). I FIGURE I MIGHT AS WELL GO WITH A 350 OR 355. CAN I JUST DROP THAT IN UNDER MY 305 TBI? WHAT ALL WILL I NEED TO CHANGE? WHAT DONOR...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2004, 08:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,574
Posted By frogmanjohn

after having those 275/60/15 on my rear for a...

after having those 275/60/15 on my rear for a week i agree, my *** end actually feels looser. looks awesome, but looser.

john
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-13-2004, 01:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,574
Posted By frogmanjohn

i just put 275/60/15 cobras on my stock 15' rims...

i just put 275/60/15 cobras on my stock 15' rims on my sportline lowered 89 camaro last night. love the look. i get a pinky thickness clearance on the lip when my suspension is completely...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
06-30-2004, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By frogmanjohn

either of those would probably work. i am...

either of those would probably work. i am looking at a pain schem that will make my jet ski look similar to a third gen and 2 dimensional pics drawings or blueprints of the side top bottom front and...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
06-29-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By frogmanjohn

89-92 camaro if possible, thanks.

89-92 camaro if possible, thanks.
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
06-29-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By frogmanjohn

2d pictures needs of camaro

hey you all, i need some 3rd gen pictures for ideas on painting my jet ski. i need 2 dimensional side, front, rear, top and bottow views if possible. even if you all know where some c.a.d. sketches...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-23-2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 106,004
Posted By frogmanjohn

GUILTY :D but hey, i work for express...

GUILTY :D

but hey, i work for express tire:p

john
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2004, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By frogmanjohn

it may sound stupid, but verify that your air...

it may sound stupid, but verify that your air pressure is the same all around. that was the old culprit to my brake pull.

john
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,505
Posted By frogmanjohn

cut and paste these addresses, if that doesn't...

cut and paste these addresses, if that doesn't work, let me know and i will email em to you on monday.

http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/PETE_Z_BARS_01.JPG
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-17-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 962
Posted By frogmanjohn

Hey bud, did you reuse your sping isolation...

Hey bud, did you reuse your sping isolation dampeners on all 4 corners? if you did, you could always take the front spring isolators off, and tat would bring the front down 1/2". a little more...
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