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Forum: TPI
02-07-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

Explain your self better then. I'm obviously not the only one who missed you pointing out you used N2O. Being around the forums so long ( :lol: ) you should know how this stuff works. I don't think...
Forum: TPI
02-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

I was just going off what you said. Comparing rwhp to hp, you gotta be more clear.

Post that dyno up when you can because obviously you are the only one so you should have that thing in a glass...
Forum: TPI
02-06-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

This is confusing because you are not going to get 500rwhp out of a NA TPI, so there is NO way, let alone an "easier" way. With out doing math I'm going to guess a 350ci would need to spin to at...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

There's a big problem with this "way of thinking" is that it is truly just an illusionary problem that leads to mediocre results. Having cookie cutter parts, like comps cams, or AFR CNC heads, cost...
Forum: TPI
02-04-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

Anything is possible with the right $$$ and intuition. Good luck with your project, I hope it works out, it sounds like a fun challenge. At some point you have to submit, "is it worth it?" But I...
Forum: TPI
02-04-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

That probably is the most reasonable option if a guy truly wants to build to a number.

Your car sounds so tame that is awesome.
Forum: TPI
02-03-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,439
Posted By Doom86

Re: 500 wrhp tpi

It's a nice looking motor and probably runs great but we are assuming way too much here. What is the advertised duration on the cam? It may not be so "mild" once it's all disclosed.



More out...
Forum: Carburetors
01-31-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,476
Posted By Doom86

Re: i need help!? i have no power :/ carbed 305

I have an original 305 out of 83 camaro and it for sure has a aluminum intake.
Forum: TPI
01-31-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,335
Posted By Doom86

Re: easy TPI In take Siamesing

Good work that would save hours of grinding to the same effect once done.

I think that you should be shooting for lemon size though, everyone knows they are the most aerodynamic fruit so it's...
Forum: TPI
01-28-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,360
Posted By Doom86

Re: ZZ4 ?

I was under the impression that you already had the ZZ4 heads and cam.

I wouldn't buy those GM heads for $1200, they simply aren't worth it. There are much better options at that price range if...
Forum: TPI
01-27-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,360
Posted By Doom86

Re: ZZ4 ?

Ray are you reading the same thread as me? Profilers are being compared to the heads in the link and no one has said he needs or should buy them. Please quote and/or link where you are reading this...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,235
Posted By Doom86

Re: 27# Injectors?

Thanks for taking the time to clear all of that up IP. Some of us don't work on "because I said so's", rather we like hard facts.

:thanks:



A lot has been proven here I'm not sure you even...
Forum: TPI
01-20-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,235
Posted By Doom86

Re: 27# Injectors?

:goodjob::thanks::iagree:

Thanks for taking the time to do a thorough indisputable test.
Forum: TPI
01-20-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,235
Posted By Doom86

Re: 27# Injectors?

I can't even understand why there is even still a debate. It's over; they were flowed and they are not 27's. The retailer can put on a good guy badge and smile all they want it doesn't change...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-17-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,539
Posted By Doom86

re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Nice work on the finger. That look's like it hurt like hell. :D

Get the whole ECM, don't offer more then $20-30, that's what they go for on Ebay at least. It's so easy to get to the ECM I would...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,235
Posted By Doom86

Re: Anyone have problems running Bosch III injectors with Edelbrock manifold?

There's a good sig floating around TGO that fits here concerning the mystery injectors.

"The simplest explanation that fits the criteria is probably the right one".



Are you reading the same...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,163
Posted By Doom86

Re: Anyone put AFR heads on stock cam/intake TPI 5.7?

I agree but all of those heads should well surpass a high 9 second pass with a twin-turbo 400. Those heads could make a NA 9 second 400. Why is this even questionable?

A china-headed 400 could and...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,539
Posted By Doom86

re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Was there at last someone there to point and laugh at you when you hurt your self? That's what friends are for. :D
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-11-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 974
Posted By Doom86

Re: Not bad day at the track

That's nasty man.

If you are doing a 1.26 60' wtf is that wagon goin?
Forum: TPI
01-10-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,163
Posted By Doom86

Re: Anyone put AFR heads on stock cam/intake TPI 5.7?

The difference between a 1.5 and 1.6 rocker is next to nothing in application. The differences between STOCK rockers and 1.6 is certainly notable though.

Orr I'm glad you enjoy what you have and...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-09-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,539
Posted By Doom86

re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

That's gotta be damn annoying you are so close to firing this thing up too. Maybe you could use all the snow to build a igloo garage around your car? :D



x2!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

The numbers I used were pretty low and realistic. The guy who tested them had nothing to gain by over inflating the flow info since he's selling the "after" CNC port job. A great set of heads would...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-07-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,539
Posted By Doom86

re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Respect for working on your project still Flippindabird, my pansy *** is hiding from the cold with half a motor under the hood. I went out a few days ago popped the hood, noted everything was still...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-05-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 72,493
Posted By Doom86

Re: afr 195 for 350 or 383 tpi?

There is a interesting section in David Vizards SBC building book where he bench tested rockers to the point of failure, and the comp magnums were the strongest by far. I've never seen any other test...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

That is exactly why I used independent tested flow data and not the manufactures dribble or some magazine spank article endorsed by a manufacture.

They obviously make the power, people get the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

There is certainly something off with your setup you should be trapping much higher.

Using exactly what you posted and letting drag2003 decide shift points it's predicting 11.4 @ 120mph. Not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

I'm not a cam guy but what I hear from them is the compression should match the cam to some ratio/equation. Going "over" does just what you say increases average power but not peak rpm, but going...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

(all fly wheel rated)

446 hp @ 6,000 rpm
421 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm

Changing only compression to 11

475 hp @ 6,500 rpm
443 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

There would be problems if you milled that far, that's why I say you wouldn't want to. That was done to see just how extreme you could take it. You want to take off .03-.04 for picking up compression...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

jag327 seems like his procomp headed s10 had a solid 10 second combo.

I'd bet a good pair of long tubes would pick up the top end (mph!) considerably.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

So we're agreeing that they are "just heads", many comparable competitors, but AFR are just a little more $$$. Where's the controversy coming from? Why pay "a little more" for the same thing with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

You could mill those heads quite a bit for compression. That cam would probably like a bit more. I'm not a cam guy but I agree it looks a bit low.

Procomps have the thickest decks I've ever seen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

From what I see they are a hair shorter then SBC valves.

SBC valve measures 4.918 don't have a LSx valve to check but retailers say 4.874.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,685
Posted By Doom86

Re: Going from procomp 210 heads to afr 210 how much more power?

Given there are a lot of good heads out there at this level I would not go with AFR. Brodix, Dart, Profiler, much better choices.

Profiler 210's cost much less and you will loose nothing over the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

:thanks:

This goes along with what I'm planning for my "next build". I'm wanting to try out Vortecs ported for LS 8mm valves and valve springs.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-01-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

:iagree:

Need to know $$$$ before going on.

The least you could do is 416 casting heads. Not going to be a trophy winner but on a tight budget could feed a 327 to 5kish. I measured the set I...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

Good point! For whatever reason I read he found a "327" before I posted.

Five7 that is a good deal if it comes with rockers too. Are they stamped roller tips? If I were to use those on a 327 I...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

I would pass personally ville_valo_05. But it is of those "to each his own" things, nothing too terrible about the idea. A 305 or a 327 can make plenty of power. If you really are interested in...
Forum: TPI
12-29-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,163
Posted By Doom86

Re: Anyone put AFR heads on stock cam/intake TPI 5.7?

It would help if you explained everything that was done before you changed "just the heads". And did you dyno the same day before and after the swap?

ZZ3Astro sometimes being "real" can come off...
Forum: Power Adders
12-28-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,937
Posted By Doom86

Re: which heads are better 4 tt sbc

You don't need to port Dart heads to make them run hard, put the AFR sales brochure down and step back slowly! No sudden movement!

:welcome:

Simply having results doesn't mean it was the best...
Forum: TPI
12-28-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,163
Posted By Doom86

Re: Anyone put AFR heads on stock cam/intake TPI 5.7?

Don't do man, it's not worth it. Huge waste of money.

I wouldn't have bought the heads in the first place but we already discussed that in your other thread. More hype then anything with those.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

Before you go buying a set do some research as I have never tried putting them in Vortec heads, but it's widely excepted they fit in standard SBC spring pockets.

The extra lift comes from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

found them :D

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LPE&Product_Code=12586484&Category_Code=
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

I can't find those springs now Grumbles, I did a brief search for them. They were $45 for the OEM Z06 springs from Lingenfelter's Ebay store. Should have jumped on that one I guess. :)

Don't think...
Forum: Power Adders
12-26-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,937
Posted By Doom86

Re: which heads are better 4 tt sbc

:iagree:

Those are no joke they sing like a choir girl when done up right. Ported Dart 220 are popular in racing for a reason and it's not because of their sales gimmicks and advertising power....
Forum: Engine Swap
12-25-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

I agree Tom it's the heads that make the stock 327 great. That is why they do so well in Super Stock class racing. You won't come close with untouched heads on the 305.

Making power on SBC is all...
Forum: Power Adders
12-25-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,937
Posted By Doom86

Re: which heads are better 4 tt sbc

Close to 2.3 really isn't enough for a 427ci like this. They move a lot of volume. That ~2.3sq/in port can flow all it wants when the port speed gets too high the port gets smaller and smaller the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-25-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,971
Posted By Doom86

Re: Vortec heads: Possible bolt-on lift solution.

Where are you getting your LS springs? Last I saw they were dirt cheap new.

I'm not bashing this guys product but off set locks and retainers are not some sort of automotive wizardry, almost all...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-25-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

Get exhaust for a 350 car with a single cat. Do not buy anything made for a 305 car the pipes are smaller. There are a lot of different ways to go here but you just need to get a 3" mandrel bent...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-24-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,974
Posted By Doom86

Re: '66 327 V.S. '86 305

Bman what is your exhaust setup now?

Having the same year and motor as you I can tell you from experience that headers and full 3" exhaust is a real solid upgrade. I picked up a ET estimated 60hp...
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