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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Oil Pan Suggestions

Thanks Night
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Optimal piston height

So it comes down to a balance between CR and Quench with proper cam Shaft selection to avoid detonation, and produce max power.....Damn this started off sounding so easy........You know I think I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Oil Pan Suggestions

86 thanks for the advice...The car does have skinnys on the front, and currently tall (too tall for the gears) drag radials...I do not know what the 60' will be as this is an entirley new motor, plus...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By Gallileo60

Oil Pan Suggestions

Would like to get a few opinions on oil pans, and pickups for a Friday Night Bracket Car....Do not have any at all right now, and can go Junk Yard, or Aftermarket..I dont mind paying a bit for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Optimal piston height

Thanks for the reply, but I can in no way imagine the combo i have being anywhere near 11:1 CR, even with .020 off the heads, and the block trued up..Eagle shows this setup as 9.6:1 with 64 CC Heads,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Optimal piston height

Orr, that is what i was wanting to hear....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,840
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: For those who want to return to the 60s:

Ive never heard it put better........
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Optimal piston height

Thanks guys, it sounds like this setup should work out well for a little track fun...Those are the 7cc, four brow pistons...Have had the 89 since 2004, and am ready to cut loose with it......Anyone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Optimal piston height

Thanks for the replies guys....The 9.010 sounds good...Cam is as yet undetermined...As it sits the car has a 2700 rpm stall, 700r4, 3.23 gears and a weight of 2900 lbs without me in it...Defiantly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 607
Posted By Gallileo60

Optimal piston height

I am currently building a vortec headed 350 for my 89 RS....I am using the EAGB13402L rolling assembly from Competition Products, and would like some suggestions on deck height for this setup....The...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 350 TPI cam help

Wow, I thought you could get a bit more than that out of a set of vortec heads...We just got our test motor in our bracket car, (2900 lbs, 89 RS) and are using vortecs for a while, perhaps Im going...
Forum: Carburetors
11-02-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By Gallileo60

Fuel pump issues???

Got a healthy carbed vortec 350 motor in an 89 rs, that did have a 305 TBI in it..We are using the stock fuel pump, and delivery system up to the firewall, it then goes into a regulator with...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-29-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Another "what should I run"

Did you ever find out the new ET????
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 400sbc build...

I cant seem to find this post..I have a set of Dart Iron Eagle 180's, and a spare 400 block, would love to read about his combo...
Forum: Carburetors
01-25-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Anyone running carbed vortec in their thirdgen??

Thanks for all the replies
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Building a bracket car??? Cam help......

[QUOTE=skirkland1980;5464938]It's been a long time since I fooled with those heads but if my memory is correct I think you may be limited to around .500" lift. I had a friend running a .525" lift cam...
Forum: Carburetors
01-14-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Gallileo60

Anyone running carbed vortec in their thirdgen??

Just got a 1998 5.7 vortec, for my 89 RS, am freshening it up , and running a RPM airgap, and holley 750.. Got all the bolton goodies..Wondering what kind of results to expect ..700r4, 3.23 posi, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By Gallileo60

Building a bracket car??? Cam help......

89 rs, stripped 3.23 gears, 2500 stall...Weight is around 3300 lbs.Motor is 1998 5.7 vortec..Eddy rpm airgap intake, 750 holey... got all the boltons, ignition, headers, etc...Car suspension is set...
Forum: TBI
02-08-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 27,703
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 1/4 mile quick TBI

Well since my car went to the track last, I have added a ton of goodies to it..It ran a 15.3 at 89 mph with just a cat back, and a 305...Now it is stalled, new tranny, all new suspension pieces (UMI)...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-20-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

I had them on my 350 car...My 305 car hooks good anyway even with the stall, but the Z just blows the tires away..It will not go anywhere on regular tires because of all the low end torque...I bet it...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-18-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

They worked out well at the track..ran a 14.17 @ 97 MPH, Was running out of fuel..did no tuning at all..There is a 13 in the car like it sits....
Forum: TPI
11-21-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,584
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: How does my Car run without an O2 sensor??

Not a bad idea, there may be 2 tenths of a second in chip burning, thing ran a 14.17 at almost 100 MPH several times, after being driven 50 miles or so...Will get it Data Logged ASAP....Have another...
Forum: TPI
11-20-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,584
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: How does my Car run without an O2 sensor??

Well I say it goes into closed loop, the reason after about 5 minutes it idles down, and runs better just like my 89 does..Im not sure if that means it is tho, but it does get good mileage..Man, I...
Forum: TPI
11-20-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,584
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: How does my Car run without an O2 sensor??

I know where it should be, but I cant find it..I just replaced the one in my 89...It may be pulled up somewhere..I will have to look closer..Thanks
Forum: TPI
11-20-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,584
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: How does my Car run without an O2 sensor??

Runs fine at any throttle, like i said, I never knew it did not have one....Thanks for the answers, this has really got me bugged..
Forum: TPI
11-19-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,584
Posted By Gallileo60

How does my Car run without an O2 sensor??

Just discovered my 92Z with a 350 TPI has no O2 sensor in the exhaust..The car runs low 14's at almost 100 MPH, gets decent mileage, runs fine around town...Just took it on a hi-way trip, and was...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 32,806
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Here's goes the crazy 305 TPI Build

Tes headers are ok, except it is hard to get to the plugs...I have TES on my 305, and headman on my 350...This is the second set of TES ive had, I must like them, the other set was on a Built 350...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,098
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: best tpi mods

Hothkis..(will never buy again) I had to custom fit my y pipe also...Had to have a welding shop fab it up, as it was 4 inches, or more too long towards the passenger side of the car....Wonder bar is...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,098
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: best tpi mods

you will love your connectors...I swear my car freaks me out when I drive it...It is such a joy...I don't have any hi dollars pieces in it, but it was all thought out pretty well...The only thing I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-25-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 1/4 mile help

106000 miles more, or less....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-25-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 1/4 mile help

Thanks much, think 3.73's might be a little steep for the TPI....Might look into 3.42's................Anyone else want to chime in?????
Forum: TPI
09-25-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Edelbrock large tube runners ????

[QUOTE=patin88z;5048879]do your self a favor....and dont waste money on tpi,,,,I was just like you and now my buddies have beaten the light into me....now I have dreams of short runners and OBDll. ;...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Edelbrock large tube runners ????

These dont look to shabby, but the only reason i got them was i have a summit card.....lol............ANYONE used them???? Any dyno test??? Thanks...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-24-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 1/4 mile help

once again thanks, and congrats on the 13....


ran it on mickey thompson drag radials 275 50 15's on 10 inch centerlines.11 inches of tread....gonna slap my msd on it, the the edelbrock tubes,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-24-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 1/4 mile help

It was cool last night...I do have a set of 1.6 rolllers, and the big tubes, do you think that would do the trick if we also fool with the FP, it is around 70 now I think..Thanks for answering me..I...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gallileo60

Edelbrock large tube runners ????

Any idea what if any increase in power these will make on a fairly healthy 350 TPI car..It runs low 14's as is....Thanks very much...Tom
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-24-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Gallileo60

1/4 mile help

Ok so the Car went 14.197 @ 97.25 MPH...2.035 60'...9.151 in the 1/8th @ 76.64 MPH.....I know The car was leaning out in the big end...I have a set of Edelbrock Big tube runners for it, and am...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

ok, cool...I am going to leave them on, and drive, it is about 60 miles round trip...Thanks for the info....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Hey J91, do you know about how many miles you got on yours??? Just got them on the car, they sure look good..I was worried about the rims clearing the back brakes, but it was no problem, I could have...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Anyone know if it will hurt them to go on a 60 mile trip??? Do they wear out real easy??
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Well the 92 is real traction challenged..The 89 is under powered so it bites good even on regular tires.....PLUS they look so damn good.lol.....Should be going to the Baytown track Friday...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,590
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 305 for a mopar 360?

I look forward to seeing this swap.Good luck, and please keep us posted on your progress...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-15-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: what will it take?

Yeah the Baricuda's were tight...Small, light...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-15-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Thanks fast will give it a try real soon...My 305 car has a 2500, and my 350 car has a stock, or vette converter...Thats a good 60'
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-14-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 150,714
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: FORGET THOSE OTHER COLORS, POST YOUR WHITE THIRDGENS.

Looks just like mine.....Nice.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-14-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: what will it take?

I only wish my Dart was a factory 426 hemi car, but it did come with a 383 4 speed, still kinda rare...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-14-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,590
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: 305 for a mopar 360?

sounds like a cool swap..Keep us posted..you can't kill a 318, or a 727....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-14-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Yeah, im going to try it a couple of different ways...I have ran plain old slicks before, but I was told to avoid the water box on the drag radials..I also know the sidewalls are much stiffer than my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-12-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By Gallileo60

Re: what will it take?

440 68 Dodge Dart 4.30 gear.. 11.68 @ 117 MPH.....Love them 440's..My 67 Satellite 383 4 speed 3.23 gears ran 13's all day long...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-12-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,315
Posted By Gallileo60

Mickey Thompson Drag Radials????

Any trick to using these at the track?? Whats the best way to launch the car with them??
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