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Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-05-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Classic Industries Discount Codes

Thanks for this!! Just saved $75.00 on a $300 order, good stuff.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,390
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Any Sealant Necessary for Cylinder Head Bolts that run with Coolant!?

I would stick with a high temp high pressure thread sealant rather than hardware grade. I've always used permatex high temp in the big white tube. Think I've done 3 small blocks and there's still...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-11-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Leaking steering pump

If the reservoir mounting surface to the pump isn't badly distorted these pumps are super easy to reseal. I think the seal kit was 5 bucks when I did it, worth it IMHO. Personally I can't justify...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,775
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Starter won't or barely will crank a hot engine.

The LT1 style mini starters are great. They bolt right up, are smaller, and have way more power. you can get them at parts houses with a lifetime warranty. Try a search its a pretty common upgrade.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-04-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,171
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: BFGoodrich G-Force Sport COMP-2...Opinions?

Running them in a 245/50-16 on stock IROC's.
Nice tire good cornering, good ride, very quiet! No complaints here plus they look awesome! All business on the sidewall, plus they are wide, at least...
Forum: Exhaust
02-26-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,398
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Thoughts on Ceramic coating

You can't go wrong, worth every penny when done right. I don't really think there is any downside to coating, plenty of finish options if you don't like the polished look.

The amount of heat...
Forum: Exhaust
02-17-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,503
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: L69 pass side EFE exhaust manifold?

I am not sure what heads you're using but I saw vortecs mentioned.

The vortec head has no provision for the efe system as there is no exhaust crossover. You can bolt everything up but it will not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 996
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Car caught fire - lessons learned, but root cause?

The opposite side of the pcv needs to be vented. Either to the atmosphere or back through the air cleaner to be burned.
it sounds like you completely blocked off the passenger valve cover?
this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Spark Plug Question and is it causing my Problem?!

Check your distributor gear. Just swapped in an l31 myself and it ate a brand new gm gear in 1000 miles. Endplay was off.

champion rs12yc or equivalent. I personally run ngk. .040 gap
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: L31 sheared dizzy gear...advise needed.

Positive. Pulled the engine myself out of a running 98 1500 with 80k on the clock.

Distributor is back in as of yesterday. Shimmed the gear, it needed .060 worth of shims and ended up with .016...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: L31 sheared dizzy gear...advise needed.

Cam gear checked out ok.
Bought a shim kit as i had about .060 endplay. took it down to about .020
Going to check clearance to intake/make sure i'm not bottoming out on the oil pump, have shims if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: L31 sheared dizzy gear...advise needed.

I want to go that route but it doesnt give me that warm and fuzzy feeling inside.

This gear shouldn't have failed so soon IMO. It only has maybe 1000mi on it.
Something is up, anyone have an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By anthony64ss

L31 sheared dizzy gear...advice needed.

Car died randomly on the way into work today. Would not restart, no spark.
Started normal diag for a failed HEI ignition component as i was not getting spark.
Right off the bat it was obvious the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Random no start/hard start??? runs perfect...

Sounds like your starter solenoid going out.

If by "bomb start" you mean popping the clutch to get it to start, then you basically isolated the problem to the starter/and or its circuit.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Trying to find waldo LOL.. crank sensor

The pickup in the distributor serves as a crank sensor and could certainly be the problem in your no start condition.
Forum: Carburetors
04-07-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Mallory FPR leaking

I would skip the tape and only use it if that's all you have at the moment.
little shreds of tape can seperate when you first install and tighten the fitting and go straight into your carb and clog...
Forum: Carburetors
04-04-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Mallory FPR leaking

Remove fittings, clean threads (fittings and 4309 housing) of aluminum debris and reinstall.
Just went through this on my leaking like a sieve 4309.
I like to use a light coat of thread sealer...
Forum: Carburetors
01-08-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: 350 build minus the CCC q-jet

The vortec heads/lt4 OEM cam (not hotcam!) should be good for just about 300hp.
factory lt4 heads flow just a bit better than vortecs and have more compression, 330hp

if your ported 083's flow...
Forum: Carburetors
01-07-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: 350 build minus the CCC q-jet

Here's a good read
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/480701-ccc-q-jet-capable.html

lt4 oe is 203/210
zz4 is 208/221
lt4 hot is 218/228
all have been used in CCC combos, Monte Carlo...
Forum: Carburetors
01-07-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: 350 build minus the CCC q-jet

If you're only planning on the production lt4 cam, the ccc will run it no sweat.
I think it is 203/210? 206/210? Something like that...
no prom needed, your l69 has the hotter spark curve.
I'd...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: HELP 1984 TA rear end

which is most likely long gone.

like sofa said, pull the cover. Only 100% way to know what diff.
I thought I read there was some kind of issue getting a posi factory on an 84 car. Maybe that was...
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Org owner low mile 82-92 SBC cars

No gaskets on stock manifolds.
L31 has steel shim gaskets nice and reusable.

Those foil/graphite rebuilder exhaust gaskets are the worst!!!!!
Scrape for days...
Forum: Northern California
06-16-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Anyone happen to have a GMPP vortec manifold?

Yeah watching that one 40 bucks to ship.
Kinda pissed there was one up for 150 a couple weeks ago I let slip by.

Might just end up getting a non-egr performer for now and waiting until I find a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: HELP - Mystery Problem, Who is up for the challenge?

yes quick and easy way to rule this out before throwing parts at it is to put a jumper wire in between the 2 cavities on the cts harness. fools the ecm into thinking it is full hot.

if the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: HELP - Mystery Problem, Who is up for the challenge?

choke should snap shut tightly when you move the throttle shaft (tap the gas pedal) when FULLY cold.

As you crank the engine/when it first fires up the choke pulloff should immediately pull the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: HELP - Mystery Problem, Who is up for the challenge?

have you verified correct choke operation and adjustment?
Forum: Northern California
06-13-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By anthony64ss

Anyone happen to have a GMPP vortec manifold?

In the middle of swapping my L69 to L31 and keeping the CCC qjet.
Just wondering if anyone had a GMPP vortec qjet intake with egr. Need to fool the old smog tech.
Part number 12496820, $330 new,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,663
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Who's running Dart Iron Eagle SS heads

heres a tip if youre interested in getting these, douchegloves

these heads are rebranded and sold as summit racing's house brand iron heads. they punch them out and put bigger valves in them. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-01-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,269
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Koni's on sale!

Finally! Been waitin all year. :thumbsup:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-26-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: What the... I can somehow assume these arent coilovers?

Cheapo load leveling shocks w/helper springs. Popular in the 80's
Toss 'em and run far away.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-26-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,988
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Installing Rear Lowering Springs..

jack up rear. support frame so rear end hangs free.
unbolt shocks, lower rear end down.
slide out old springs, slide new ones in.
bolt shocks up.
30 min tops
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-25-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,342
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: uneven fender heights

I wouldnt worry at all about a 1/2" difference.
After 25 years and the addition of 460hp is bound to fatigue the chassis a bit.
If it really bothers yo that much, slightly trim the passenger...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-25-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,830
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Lightweight 17 inch wheels?

Is that a kore3 hub or a CTW centercap sticking out in that pic?
Forum: Interior
01-25-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: My new seats

Saw these on CL and thought about picking them up but I have a tan interior. I have had 2 sets of 4th gen seats and these are not factory 4th gen seats.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-20-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Bilstein rear shocks..hd's or sp's?

Same valving, SP's are roughly 1" shorter. With sportlines I would go SP.
Forum: Brakes
01-17-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: 83 z28 brake upgrade

Good quality replacement stock parts sound fine here.
Use quality solid rotors, nothin fancy needed there.
A good semi-metallic pad. Currently using Centric and have had good results.
New flex...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-17-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Found these Koni fronts for sale, never heard of the vendor, though..

I have bought a few sets of Bilsteins from them.
No complaints here!
KONI's has been having 20% off around springtime for the past couple years if you can wait...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,039
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Mysterious Engine Misfire

You are correct. Copper ground strap from pass head to firewall.
There are 2 ground wire rings bolted directly to the back of the pass cyl head PLUS the ground strap to the firewall. I also believe...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,039
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Mysterious Engine Misfire

TPS MUST be functioning properly in the CCC system. Check your grounds and wiring to TPS for frays and breaks.
Key on when you checked voltage?
This needs to be worked out for the CCC system to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,903
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: 1/4 mile time estimates

WTH is "no mods and about 30hp"
mid 14's and a ton of wheelhop if it doesnt hook.
A broken 7.5 if it does with your slicks.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-15-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,859
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Felpro one piece oil pan gasket?

Great piece! Reusable too if it hasn't been on too many years.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,039
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Mysterious Engine Misfire

temp sensor misfire? i think i need to grease my muffler bearings...

what brand distributor was used for replacement?
I do fleet parts for a municipality and have seen many A1 Cardone and import...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
01-14-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Lookng for an 83-84 Z28 Tach w/5.5k redline

Thank you.
However, that is an 82 cluster. Unique to that year as I have come to find out.

The exact tach I am looking for is the one gt4373 posted the pic of.
Want to sell that one to me...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-28-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Lookng for an 83-84 Z28 Tach w/5.5k redline

Thanks for looking. Can you confirm this is a V8 tach? judging by the 80psi pressure gauge I am assuming V6. Thanks.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-24-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Lookng for an 83-84 Z28 Tach w/5.5k redline

Sounds good let me know!
Mine is currently reading 2k rpm at idle lol.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-22-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By anthony64ss

Lookng for an 83-84 Z28 Tach w/5.5k redline

Looking for an L69 83-84 ONLY type tachometer. It is the style with the dashed as opposed to solid redline.

only interested in the 5.5k redline l69 version.
let me know! Been too rainy to hit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-12-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,383
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Comfortable ride with Bilstein HD?

I have used a combination of Koni Yellow front strut and Bilstein HD rear on two of my thirdgen builds.

The HD's have always been able to control the ride of the axle well and seem well valved...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By anthony64ss

Re: Random RPM Drop

sounds ignition related. double check your timing, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, ICM, etc...
check resistance cold and hot
also check fuel pressure for weak pressure at higher RPM
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