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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By sellmanb

Is it wet inside the distributor cap? You may...

Is it wet inside the distributor cap? You may want to use a can of compressed air or something to make sure it's all dry...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,775
Posted By sellmanb

This is not as easy as it looks! The...

This is not as easy as it looks!


The channels have to be strategically placed, certain sizes (depths, width, length) will all effect the velocity, and whether or not it will be doing what it's...
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Kurt and Derek, I hope you guys remember the...

Kurt and Derek,

I hope you guys remember the day you bought the car, because I'm sure after all this work it's like a member of the family, and you'll have to celebrate it's birthday!

I have...
Forum: History / Originality
01-31-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Youch! Great repair job! That looks fantastic!...

Youch! Great repair job! That looks fantastic! And you probably dont have many seals left to replace now lol.

Is there anything left on the "to do" list for that vehicle? It seems as though you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By sellmanb

Like Irockz was trying to state... "better safe...

Like Irockz was trying to state... "better safe than sorry". A valve job is not that much extra... starting to see how you got into the "my brand new motor needs a rebuild already" situation :-P
...
Forum: History / Originality
01-29-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Kurt, if I recall correctly, a lot of people just...

Kurt, if I recall correctly, a lot of people just use piano wire to get those springs compressed and into place.


You put the piano wire through the center of the spring, then start twisting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 899
Posted By sellmanb

the rule of thumb is typically 10psi / 1000 rpms....

the rule of thumb is typically 10psi / 1000 rpms. Unfortunately if it were like that for any of my vehicles I'd be trying to flush a brick down my toilet. Try a Mellings M55 oil pump with the #26 mr...
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

that's a sick ride if you compare photos of what...

that's a sick ride if you compare photos of what it looked like when you guys got it, and what it's at now, it's just amazng that it only took you guys this long!
Forum: History / Originality
01-17-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Re: Painting finished?

Those feelings will have changed for the rest of the girlies in high school too ;).... gunna have to put a 4500RPM Rev limit pill in there or you might become very friendly with the local tire store...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
01-04-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,113
Posted By sellmanb

what color are your rocker emblems? Do they say...

what color are your rocker emblems? Do they say Z28? or RS?
Forum: History / Originality
01-02-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

That totally sucks, but atleast you're getting it...

That totally sucks, but atleast you're getting it dealt with now before the new paint rather than afterwards and the rust spreads and starts bubbling up your brand new paint job!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By sellmanb

probably both lol

probably both lol
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Superb job guys! That windshield install looks...

Superb job guys! That windshield install looks fantastic! In my autobody shop it took me several times to get down the whole part of laying down the sealant correctly before I got it, sounds like you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By sellmanb

anywhere between 4 - 6 degrees should be a good...

anywhere between 4 - 6 degrees should be a good starting point as a base timing (timing advanced disconnected)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2005, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,918
Posted By sellmanb

It just seems easier to put fresh lines on it,...

It just seems easier to put fresh lines on it, take off the plenum once, and be done with it ;)


I've been ok, the car sucks though, I snapped the bolt head off that connects my hangers to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2005, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,918
Posted By sellmanb

Do vacuum hoses cost that much? lmao. I...

Do vacuum hoses cost that much? lmao.


I went to my local Schmucks and they just gave me a foot of it free lol.


Best advice - do it right ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By sellmanb

could be timing as well. have you checked it with...

could be timing as well. have you checked it with a timing light yet?
Forum: History / Originality
12-31-2005, 12:10 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Kurt and Derek, I wouldnt bother taking off...

Kurt and Derek,

I wouldnt bother taking off the windshield this time around. It is a MAJOR pain to get to go back on. I'm not even sure if you can get the proper adhesive at many shops.

Effort,...
Forum: History / Originality
12-30-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

The quarter panel needing replaced sucks. I hope...

The quarter panel needing replaced sucks. I hope it got the frame fixed in the process (If it needed a whole new replacement quarter panel then chances are very good it bent the frame).

The damage...
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Just curious if your rear brake drums are still...

Just curious if your rear brake drums are still yellow? ;)
Forum: Body
12-21-2005, 02:04 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 453,671
Posted By sellmanb

The car was done up great, and the color choice...

The car was done up great, and the color choice was awsome :)

I think your choice of ground effects were probably the correct one after thinking over your choices, good job there too.


If I...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-13-2005, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

Dizmo I unfortunately cant ship that, it would...

Dizmo I unfortunately cant ship that, it would have to be freighted, and at that price you could probably get a cheap aftermarket block lol.


Those who gave me a zip code to get shipping quotes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By sellmanb

TPI = bad It is not a performance intake....

TPI = bad

It is not a performance intake. You can modify it all you want, but at the end of the day you're still struggling with the biggest issue... the design.

It's better and easier to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By sellmanb

350 or 383, cubic inches DOES matter. With a 383...

350 or 383, cubic inches DOES matter. With a 383 you can use that wild cam from your 350 and it will be a bit more mild. Thus, you can use more cam, have the same driveability, power range, etc......
Forum: History / Originality
12-10-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,323
Posted By sellmanb

Those rims are in pretty good conditin judging...

Those rims are in pretty good conditin judging from the picture.

You will probably want to grab some aviation stripper and then have your wheels painted at the same time as your car. Chances are...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-09-2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

The front clip, 45 dollars if you come pick it up...

The front clip, 45 dollars if you come pick it up :).

The motor, in order to get it running, you could just slap a intake on it and go.

If I had the time/money I would have it bored out, put...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-07-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By sellmanb

perhaps this is too simple... harmonic balancer...

perhaps this is too simple... harmonic balancer shot?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-07-2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

Which piece(s) are you talking about? Most pieces...

Which piece(s) are you talking about? Most pieces are available, but there's a lot of them that have a line of people waiting already (like the front ground effects)...


They would be shipped via...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-07-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

Oh, and for those asking for shipping quotes,...

Oh, and for those asking for shipping quotes, I'll be a little while longer, sorry. I dont have another day off for until.... another week lol. I can probably bring this stuff in to be sent, but I...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-07-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

Sorry for the late arrival of these pictures (and...

Sorry for the late arrival of these pictures (and I know some of them are fuzzy, I took them in a rush). If you want detailed pictures let me know. I'll try to describe the problem areas of the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-05-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,897
Posted By sellmanb

I'm getting a little ansy as well... what's the...

I'm getting a little ansy as well... what's the update?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-04-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

If you are still interested, shoot me a PM with...

If you are still interested, shoot me a PM with your address, and I'll give you my paypal user id, otherwise there are people waiting in line :)


I am undecided if I want to "part out" the full...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-03-2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

yup, 70 + shipping

yup, 70 + shipping
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-02-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,319
Posted By sellmanb

I'll take it for 100... that's 100 shipped,...

I'll take it for 100... that's 100 shipped, right? ;)

:p, just giving yah crap. To the top for excellent pieces!
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-02-2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By sellmanb

91-92 gfx, 350, garage clean out

All prices are OBO + Shipping (some things I'm more set on the price, but shoot me an offer, not an insult)

1 full set of 91-92 Camaro Ground effects.

They are multicolor. The front ground...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 919
Posted By sellmanb

I always thought it was spone, like bone with an...

I always thought it was spone, like bone with an s like previously stated. It's probably one of those that gets changed with accents.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2005, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 533
Posted By sellmanb

try taking your air cleaner out, and driving down...

try taking your air cleaner out, and driving down the street and back, and note if the power is any better in those RPMs. I know my single snorkel intake chokes the crappenstien out of my 350, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By sellmanb

update on progress?

update on progress?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,554
Posted By sellmanb

416 heads = good ;) I think that's what you...

416 heads = good ;)

I think that's what you were looking for? heh
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2005, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By sellmanb

Sounds like the battery just needs charged, or...

Sounds like the battery just needs charged, or replaced.

Put some fresh gas in afterwards and try to fire 'er up
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 965
Posted By sellmanb

looks like the rod was about to go superman...

looks like the rod was about to go superman through the block and probably through your fender lol.

That sucks, you'll need a new short block, and definetly a set of new heads... guess that sums...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By sellmanb

I always thought it was TVS.

I always thought it was TVS.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 965
Posted By sellmanb

Like stated above, best case scenario is an...

Like stated above, best case scenario is an alternator. Take it out and have it tested at autozone or the likes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,235
Posted By sellmanb

While I do love the thirdgens, I would have to...

While I do love the thirdgens, I would have to say a GTO.

Let's just say that you go and buy a low miles, mint 3rd gen. Swap in a LS2, big brakes, nice suspension, the whole kit-n-kaboodle... Now,...
Forum: Carburetors
11-17-2005, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 934
Posted By sellmanb

Heh, I'm hoping to put out right around 300ft...

Heh, I'm hoping to put out right around 300ft /lbs of torque, probably at a low RPM so HP is nothing to brag about :-P.

Any more than that and I'll do a hop, skip and jump for joy. lol

On...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-15-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,148
Posted By sellmanb

If you upgrade your exhaust and go duals again,...

If you upgrade your exhaust and go duals again, make sure to put an H or X pipe in there. You could always install some cut-outs and see just how much it's holding you back.

Judging by your 60'...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-14-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,148
Posted By sellmanb

Like you said, it is a new motor, probably your...

Like you said, it is a new motor, probably your first time at the track. (Please dont take this offensively) It is probably just driver. More practice with your new setup and you should pick up...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By sellmanb

Door jamb air vents - polished aluminum?

I have never seen anyone modify their door jamb air vents, and think it would be a nice touch with some classy looking door sills. Does anyone make something like this? Or HAS anyone EVER made...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By sellmanb

This happened to me, but seemingly less severe. ...

This happened to me, but seemingly less severe.

I had bad hose clamps and so my radiator hoses would start to pee out coolant when it was revved (i dont know why it wouldnt do it at lower RPMs). I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-13-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By sellmanb

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=317091


patch it up to the best of your ability.
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