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Forum: Electronics
01-27-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,825
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: replacement blend door actuator?

So for anyone looking for a new or used actuator, there doesn't seem to be any out there. I have discovered that an actuator out of a GMT400 pickup truck will work! The only problem is that you...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Is my Holley too big?

There is no smoke from the exhaust and I am positive it is a "rich" smell coming from the exhaust. The dizzy was new as were the 8mm plug wires when I installed the engine. Is there a way to test...
Forum: Carburetors
10-24-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Is my Holley too big?

Thanks for the quick reply. I did replace the stock PV that the 750 Holley came with. I think I installed a 9.5 PV on the primary side (as per your instructions) and I left the sec side alone.
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Forum: Carburetors
10-24-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By siduramaxde

Is my Holley too big?

A couple years ago I came across a slightly used 383. I bought the motor and installed it in my 86 Berlinetta. I bought a 750 cfm Holley with electric choke and VS. I have followed sofakings...
Forum: Exhaust
12-14-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 2055 Paint?

When I got my 2055's I cut the air tubes off and welded them shut. Then I sandblasted all the black paint off. I then used VHT silver paint and "baked" them in a BBQ grill for the time it says on...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-09-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 1/4 estimate

My set up is a bit different than yours. I have a bit(little) more motor than you but you have long tube vs my shorties and you have more suspension and chassis work done. I ran a 13.3 at gateway...
Forum: Mid-West Region
09-09-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 17,956
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: St. Louis, Missouri area F-Body guys

Gateway is opening back up:nod:
Forum: Interior
05-20-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Digital Dashboard '84

berlinetta speedo only goes to 85mph and then starts flashing.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 700r4 torque convertor questions

or you can get a vacuum switch to control the converter. Just do a search for it....lots of info
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,183
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Bad, bad luck with PATC's 700 raptor level 3

Sounds like maybe you should have just stuck with a stock tranny. If you want performance then the shifts are going to be hard. And if you did not properly flush your cooling system (air alone will...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,168
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Rear End

This is exactly what I did for my 86 Berlinetta. Only I just bought 28 spline Moser axles for my 86 rear end. Not too hard to do if you have the proper tools.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Replace II Series Rear Gears with III Series

Another option for you would be to get a used rear end out of a 4th gen camaro with zexel torsen posi and the gear ratio of your choice. Take the guts out of that rear, get new custom axles and put...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-19-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 36,543
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Fastest you've gone

The digital speedo in my Berlinetta starts to flash at 85mph and will not read over 85mph. So I guess I've only gone 85mph. All that money on a big motor and I have no idea how fast the car because...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-11-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,081
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 1/4 mile time..guess..made changes

with the go pedal to the floor it shouldn't shift into 4th gear.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-10-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,814
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Cruiser cam catches 100 mph crash (1985 Pontiac Firebird)

the kid is no Burt Reynolds (read smoky and the bandit) but I gotta give him credit for trying.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-07-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: enclosed trailer ?

As a guy who pulls a trailer everyday and has had many trailers, I agree that torflex axles are the way to go.

I had one trailer that got used so much that I wore every part out on the trailer...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-07-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: enclosed trailer ?

I can crawl out the hatch because I don't have a cage. I only trailer my car to the strip in anticipation of carnage:lmao:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-06-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: enclosed trailer ?

Am I the only fool who crawls out the back hatch? This is on an open trailer but the door would hit the trailer fenders if I opened them so in order to keep the windows up I crawl out the back hatch.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-28-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,513
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: My first trans build... 700R4 with a Pro-Built pro-street kit

I did my first 700r4 rebuild this past winter and I really enjoyed doing it. I took my time and when I got it back in the car it worked great! Trannys aren't that bad to work on. Everyone thinks...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-28-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 83,480
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 4L80E Swap

I applaud your efforts in this swap. However, from the looks of the x member you made there will be a lot of torque where the x member bolts to the chassis (even if you reinforce). Have you...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

I don't care what the name on the head is as long as it makes more power than what I currently have.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

Where is the sale? Do the Pro-Filer heads have good flow out of the box? I don't want to have to do a bunch of work to a new set of heads. What about Trick Flow heads?

I won't be doing any of...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

Thanks for your input. Its nice to be able to come on here, ask a question, and get a knowledgeable answer. Like you guys said, it would be easy for someone to come on here and just tell me to go...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

so it's a hydraulic roller cam and 9:1 flat top pistons. I want the car to be a sleeper Berlinetta. The power that this motor puts out now is plenty to get me in trouble. However, I would like to...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

here is the info I got when I bought the motor. The guy said he has the cam card somewhere but could not find it. I'm not opposed to swapping a cam.
Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: head question about 383

so...nobody has any input?
Forum: Engine Swap
09-24-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By siduramaxde

head question about 383

I bought a 383 from a friend to install in my camaro last winter. I got it installed and it runs well but horsepower is addicting and I want more. The motor came with World s/r torquer heads that...
Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,097
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: just decoded my VIN says my Z28 is a Berlinetta

you guys act like owning a berlinetta is a bad thing
Forum: Body
09-21-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 79,788
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Hot pink thirdgen, For the girls!

I'm excited! Car looks awesome so far. Maybe we should set up some sort of donations so you can get some kick *** wheels.

I kinda want to paint my car again now
Forum: Car Audio
08-03-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,414
Posted By siduramaxde

mounting detachable face in remote location?

I have a Berlinetta and if you have ever seen the stock HU you know how hard it would be to replace with an aftermarket HU. I want to keep the stock HU in place and then mount an aftermarket HU in...
Forum: Cooling
08-01-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,142
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: A/C R12 to R134 Conversion

are the valve you have now quick diconnect? If so, they have already been changed over. I like the 134 quick disconnect valves. Don't forget to pull a vacuum on the system before you charge it.
Forum: Cooling
07-30-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,782
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

I'm running my 383 with the stock radiator, stock single fan, and 180 thermostat. It has been 95+ around here and I never run hot. not even any problems with the AC on and in traffic.....

I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: not sure if this is bad

those are not cracks. those are from the casting process.
Forum: Carburetors
07-03-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,506
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: holley red pump problems

I have no shorts. I think I may drop the tank and see about removing the in tank pump like the sticky shows. I may take the pump apart to see if there is something wrong with it.
Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,506
Posted By siduramaxde

holley red pump problems

I have a holley red electric fuel pump that keeps blowing the 7.5 amp fuse. The pump is wired (soldered and heat shrink no shorts) with 12 gauge wire. Its mounted below the tank in a slightly...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-28-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,286
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 700r4 max power

if you can build a motor you can rebuild your own transmission with the help of a Haynes manual. I bought a TCI streetfighter rebuild kit, a beast sunshell, and a 3000 rpm stall converter. I'm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-18-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Need help diagnosing a tranny problem.

I don't know how mechanically inclined you are or if you need to use your car everyday? If you do know how to turn whenches and don't need the car everyday you could rebuild it yourself. I did my...
Forum: Car Audio
06-04-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,159
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Berlinetta radio rebuild?

by all means, please post as many pics as you want inthis thread


thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,334
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: holly stealth ram tpi set up

I don't know much about the hsr but would this allow me to convert my 383 from carb to tpi?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-21-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,637
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Newly rebuilt 700r4 slips only in 4th. WTF??

are you sure it's not your 2600 rpm stall converter? If I understand correctly, the 2600 rpm stall converter will "slip" till it gets to 2600 rpm and then after that it will still slip slightly. do...
Forum: Exhaust
03-17-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,614
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: [[SHORTY HEADER HELP]]

if short plugs and 90* boots don't work I got a hammer you can barrow. Moroso also sells wire holders that keep the wires away from the headers.
Forum: Convertibles
03-08-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 17,066
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Finally starting to get serious about mine ([*budget] project thread!)

looks like your on your way to a nice ride. However, you should have cut all the rust out and replaced it with good steel. even if it cost you some cash it would have been worth it in the long...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-08-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,736
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: Project 86 Berly (pics) and ???

thanks guys. I've been running the snot out of it the last few days. With the 383 it's hard to keep your foot out of it. The last tank of 93 octane only got me 120 miles. Oh well, I didn't build...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 13,380
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: '92 Z28 Convertible Restoration Thread w/ Pictures

I did all the paint on my car. Just take your time and I highly suggest doing some reading and keep a clean enviroment. Prep work is 90% of the work. Painting is easy. You'll need to get a high...
Forum: History / Originality
03-01-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 965
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: 1984 Berlinetta Special order 350

My berlinetta was ordered with a 383. It was on order almost 25 years and it finally got delivered a couple weeks ago. As a matter of fact, I know the guy that was lucky enough to drop the motor...
Forum: Car Audio
02-28-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,159
Posted By siduramaxde

Berlinetta radio rebuild?

I would like to get all functions on my berlinetta radio pod working again. Is there someone that rebuilds these things? I'm no spring chicken when it comes to electronics. I have soldered on many...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-27-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: help with coasting downshifts.

Tv cable is adjusted correctly. I thought the governor only controlled WOT shifts. The trans up shifts great. I wonder if it has something to do with the 2.73 gears in the rear end?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-25-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,725
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: GM Vac Switch 14014519 Where and whats if from?

my switch says "World Magnetics" on it. Maybe Google that
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-25-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By siduramaxde

Re: help with coasting downshifts.

:rolleyes::hmmm:

anyone????
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