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Forum: Members Firebirds
03-16-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By bestracing

Re: Couple of Pics at the T/A Nats

Not saying it hasn't happened but I nor has any of my friends have had anything stolen at the Nats, Not even my 1:64 scale Greenlight car of my car.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-10-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By bestracing

Re: Couple of Pics at the T/A Nats

There were over 300 cars there last year. Everyone needs to come out and show, the more the better it is!

One of the cars last year was a black and gold 85 Trans Am that had an LT1 swap. I had...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-09-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By bestracing

Couple of Pics at the T/A Nats

A couple of pictures of my 86 T/A, Evil TA at the T/A Nats. Didn't make the last two but I'll be there for this years show! I'll be in Custom Class again.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By bestracing

Re: HYPER EUTECTIC PISTONS RECOMMENDATION

Our 388 motor had Keith Black pistons in it and we raced using those pistons for 8 years.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-09-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

It's been awhile but my newest purchase came in recently. A QFT SR750 which is the last major purchase for this motor for awhile.

This will be done for spring and summer and I will be taking her...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-17-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

Oops forgot one
Forum: Engine Swap
11-17-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

It's been awhile since I last posted and a lot has been done since then. I got the 350 all together and into the car. I ordered the heads around Labor Day and they didn't come in until near the end...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-28-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By bestracing

Re: 2014 Trans Am Nationals

The Black T/A in Heavy Custom was a 6-speed car. The motor, trans and interior all came out of her 96 Trans Am that got totaled.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,629
Posted By bestracing

Re: Best spark plug wires for headers?

:iagree: I've used MSD wires on our 67 race car and on my 86 T/A and the only time I've had a problem was when I got new AC plugs for the T/A they were longer than the older AC plugs and put the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-27-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By bestracing

Re: 2014 Trans Am Nationals

I didn't have my car there last year as that is the weekend that the motor spun a rod bearing.

I went this year but I didn't have my car. I didn't get the heads and I didn't want to install...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By bestracing

Re: Need some opinions/moral guidance.

:D :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By bestracing

Re: Quick code 43 question....

That's basically how the old flush kits use to work only they had a fitting that you would put into your heater hose to connect the garden hose to. I've done it with the thermostat removed, top hose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By bestracing

Re: Quick code 43 question....

If you can get to them then might as well. I had a block where one plug was nearly impossible to remove with the engine sitting on the stand. I know it would have been worse to remove if it was in...
Forum: History / Originality
08-19-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By bestracing

Re: 2014 Norwood Event is planned

I'm sorry I missed this. My uncle worked at Norwood. I have owned 2 f-bodies that were built in Norwood, restoring a 70 Z Norwood car and I have an 86 T/A Van Nuys car. This would have been neat...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By bestracing

Re: Quick code 43 question....

Could also be the ignition control module or the wiring in-between the knock sensor/ECM/ICM.

A friends 91 Formula is throwing that code too every now and then. He says it runs fine, no surging...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-04-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By bestracing

Re: Camshaft Bearing Fundamentals

Good read for those that haven't had to deal with tight tolerance applications and are new to engine building. Thanks for posting it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By bestracing

Re: 85 305ci 1 piece oil pan gasket?

I have just finished a 87 350 and a 96 LT1 and yes there is about 1/2" of blue gasket showing between the pain and timing cover.

As far as the "rails" go, like Sofa says, use them. If you don't...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By bestracing

Re: Where to find 4 tooth Reluctor ring

The 96-97 LT1 motors have a 4 tooth reluctor ring but I don't think that's going to help you much with your situation. Your best bet might be trying to find a used parts/junk yard on-line shop that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,805
Posted By bestracing

Re: Top three replacement parts to bring on a road trip?

You ain't kidding. The stuff they go through. Also if you check out some of the videos the Power Tour repair crew post up you will see some interesting break downs as well.



We had a scary...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By bestracing

Re: tuning ?

The rear rubber hose goes from the car chassis over to the axle and there is only one hose. It will look like this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By bestracing

Re: tuning ?

Use the vacuum canister on the distributor. That way you can retard the initial timing to about 8* (without vacuum) for ease of starting and once the engine fires up the vacuum canister (hooked to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,805
Posted By bestracing

Re: Top three replacement parts to bring on a road trip?

I wouldn't bring those because I would do that first before the trip



I would add a roll of electrical tape to that list as well.

In my 86 I keep a bit driver with Phillips, flat, hex and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 59,649
Posted By bestracing

Re: Cowl hoods and carb sealing *NOW WITH PICTURES*

You're talking about the "Turbo" hood where the bulge is to the side?

The only thing I've seen that worked with that factory hood was the 84, 15th anniversary setup. But that won't work with the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 59,649
Posted By bestracing

Re: Cowl hoods and carb sealing *NOW WITH PICTURES*

Hey Skinny!

Have you finished your air cleaner yet?
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,464
Posted By bestracing

Re: carb to hood clearance

Check out this thread
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/670337-cowl-hoods-carb-sealing.html
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-14-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By bestracing

2014 Trans Am Nationals

Anyone getting ready? We are almost a month away!

I've been working hard on getting my car ready with replacing the motor. I'll be in the 82-92 Custom category again this year. I've also been...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-07-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By bestracing

Re: 383 build spec help needed

No problem here with that statement. Good example, a friend dropped off a block and a new Eagle rotating assembly to an engine builder. Once they got into the assembly all of the bearings had to be...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-02-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By bestracing

Re: 383 build spec help needed

I've never used their hyper-eutectic pistons so I can't comment on them. The only other pistons I have used are TRW Forged (many years ago) and SLP/JE pistons with great results. A garage my dad...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-02-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By bestracing

Re: question

Basically it's like what is posted in here. Fused hot through the brake switch, to the vacuum switch to the trans.

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/techimages/700wire.jpg
site:...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-02-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By bestracing

Re: 383 build spec help needed

I have no problems with 1:6 rockers if you already have them or don't have any roller rockers and had to buy new. My only comment on it is if you already have 1:5 and are buying a new came anyway...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-01-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By bestracing

Re: 383 build spec help needed

1.6's were great for flat tappet cams when you couldn't get the lift rates you wanted do to design restrictions on the lobe angle to lifter bottom interface. With roller lifters you can get those...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,411
Posted By bestracing

Re: Apparently I got screwed...

So tyeo098, what block do you have?



:thumbsup: YOU GOT IT!
Forum: Engine Swap
06-30-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

Not much to report from this weekend. Waiting on parts form Summit and a nice day to paint my block. Finished pulling the covers off the 305. Found some metal debris in the bottom of the oil pan...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-30-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By bestracing

Re: 383 build spec help needed

We had KB Hyper-eutectic pistons in our 388. Flat tops with Bowtie heads with 65cc (measured) combustion chambers. Gave us 7 great years of racing and when the motor gave up the ghost the pistons...
Forum: Carburetors
06-30-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,464
Posted By bestracing

Re: carb to hood clearance

I would think the Edlebrock 1221 or 1207 would fit. Here's a quick search link on Summit
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,411
Posted By bestracing

Re: Apparently I got screwed...

Just a little DRY humor is all :)


As far as what people claim they have, I can't count how many people I have come across claiming their LB9 was a L98
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,411
Posted By bestracing

Re: Apparently I got screwed...

You do know that 70 Camaros came with LT1 motors....

...Gen I LT1 motors, not the Gen II 92-97 motors you're talking about though :thumbsup:



Good plan, Learn on the 305 prior to messing...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-23-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By bestracing

Re: question

I can't speak to how well these kits work as I made and wired my own without a toggle switch.



In my opinion if you have a good ccc qjet then stick with it and get the proper memcal for the...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-23-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

Thank You

Got busy again this weekend. I had the A/C, carb and alternator already pulled off the 305 so I got busy and tore the rest down and pulled the motor.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By bestracing

Re: question

Jjust google 700R4 lockup wiring.

From an image search on google this site had a good diagram--> http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233811
Forum: Engine Swap
06-18-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By bestracing

Re: question

What 1gary posted is important info for switching to a carb motor. Doesn't matter if its a 305 or 350, carb, TPI or TBI, the TV cable is what controls the shifting on a 700R4. Holley and Edelbrock...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-16-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

Got the pistons and cam installed this weekend plus a little bit extra. I haven't degreed the cam yet but I will before locking the bolts into place.

Now to yank the 305 out of the T/A.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-16-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,561
Posted By bestracing

Re: swapping 400 SBC into trans am, need help buying the right heads

To GTAdriver,

One thing you haven't posted is what compression ratio you hope to achieve. What fuel are you going to be using race gas, 87 or 93 octane, E85? What's your piston to deck height? ...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-12-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,561
Posted By bestracing

Re: swapping 400 SBC into trans am, need help buying the right heads

Yes the iron block has a different rate of thermal expansion than the aluminum head and this combo has been produced and sold straight from the factory for some years now. The proper head gasket...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-12-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

Good idea and I would have done that if I had the cash. My wife ask me "Whats wrong with the ones that came off the motor" :lol:
Forum: Engine Swap
06-11-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

trying to keep cost in mind, original goal was under $1200. I'm not going to be running this motor at the track much, mostly street driving going to cruise ins and car shows.

After pricing...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-11-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,467
Posted By bestracing

Re: 350 Budget Build

Yea, I was taken back by that as well. It has been my experience as well that as a general rule that 9.5 is about the highest you want to go with steel heads on a Gen I SBC.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-10-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,326
Posted By bestracing

Re: 305 DEAD - Time For a 350

This past weekend I got the motor and pistons cleaned. Sized the piston rings and installed the main bearings and crank into my 350. The picture is before I torqued the ARP main bolts to 70 lb.ft....
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,838
Posted By bestracing

Re: The Results of Sofa's Holley Tuning Sticky

I'm surprised as well that the black was installed. My street avenger came with the silver and I swapped it out for the yellow. They come with the quick change kit already installed and the two...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,590
Posted By bestracing

Re: Thoughts on Header Spray (high temp coating)

Yea skinny I agree that the VHT has produced the best looking painted headers that I've owned as well.



I agree that going with JetHot is the best way to go. The only thing I'd stay away from...
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