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Forum: TBI
10-25-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 435,999
Posted By DM91RS

Re: How to: 305 To 350 swap....everything you need to know

I got a notice on email for this thread. Wow it's still going after all these years.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-11-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Zexel Torsen and aftermarket axles

Thanks for that post. I finally got mine to go in but as you said depth was an issue [but only on one side?] The stock axle would go in any way needed. BUT on the one you could install the c clip...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-08-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Zexel Torsen and aftermarket axles

I thought that I had a similar problem just today. Earlier in the week I could not get the axles into the splines of the diff but after some di(king around I finally got them to fit. One is a bit...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-04-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,953
Posted By DM91RS

Re: L31 E-tec hotcam breakin starts today

I have not been on the site for a while and even then for some reason did not get email from here....:crazy:
Ever have all your cookies deleted and have to remember all your passwords? It sux..
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Forum: TBI
08-25-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Hydraulic Roller Lifter Question

Cool......

That moly crap tends to clog up things once it "settles down"

DM
Forum: TBI
08-16-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Hydraulic Roller Lifter Question

The lifter that will not assemble correctly are you sure that no grit is still in there. Did you keep the lifter parts together with the same lifters? I'm not sure if it matters.


As far a the...
Forum: TBI
08-11-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,900
Posted By DM91RS

Re: L31 brand new crate engine vs. GM 350 330/HO

Use the short block and add the heads and cam you want.

http://www.sdparts.com/product/12556121/350L314BoltMain350ShortBlockAssembly.aspx
Forum: TBI
08-06-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,492
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Walbro 255 with stock TBI?

What lb. injectors do you have?
Forum: TBI
08-06-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,492
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Walbro 255 with stock TBI?

I did the 190 and wished I'd done the larger one but mine ain't stock and needs mid twenties psi. FWIW...................:)
Forum: TBI
08-04-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,765
Posted By DM91RS

Re: L31 vs. L98 camshafts..... indecisions.

I agree with John, the larger of the two will work well. If you did not have the 3.42's it might be different. I ran the LT4 with a 3.08 and had plenty of torque from what I remember and I didn't...
Forum: TBI
08-03-2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,650
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Open element air cleaner vs stock

This is old but this guy would pretty much document his posts and he had a good running stockish 305 TBI .....HTH
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Forum: DIY PROM
07-30-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 822
Posted By DM91RS

Re: EBL questions

Yeah............
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Should I expect a little whine with this rear end setup?

:iagree: as I just went through this. The pattern is dead on but I cannot really testify to any noise as the rear is not in the car yet. I have heard some brand gears simply are not as quiet as...
Forum: TBI
07-25-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By DM91RS

Re: valve adjusting

This has always worked for me. I use a 1/2" drive long ratchet with what ever size socket fits the crank and turn it as needed. I need to get one of those new fangled fancy sockets that fit the...
Forum: TBI
07-25-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Guys help me with the bin for my non stock L05

Try to post your bin on here so we can have a look........that link in the first post does not work for me.............
Forum: TBI
07-23-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Anyone here on car domain???

Yeah I don't blame you as I also have a hard one for that style wheel. Check my sig.........
Forum: DIY PROM
07-23-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By DM91RS

Re: newb question TunerPro

Try this link....

http://www.moates.net/files/1)%20Stock%20Binaries/AXKW%20STOCK%2091%205%20SPD.bin

You did not say if it's an auto or 5spd. This is a stock 1991 LO3 5 speed bin. Anyway they...
Forum: TBI
07-23-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Anyone here on car domain???

You don't have the snypers anymore?
Forum: TBI
07-22-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,466
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Remove ALL AIR stuff

Plug the vac and cap the center line on the metal coolant tube on the frame rail below the dipstick.

IIRC DEWEY316 posted some good pics of this several years ago on a related thread.
Forum: TBI
07-22-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,466
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Remove ALL AIR stuff

This pic shows without heater valve and extra hoses. Run the intake to the heater and the heater hose to the radiator. FYI on this intake the hose runs from nest to the TBI unit. It is a Vortec...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,505
Posted By DM91RS

Re: How much of a difference do the rear gears make?

If it is electronic you might be out of luck as GM did not install the 3.73's into an electronic unit that I know of. The cable units I know they did. You could get what I had to for the 3.73's...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 3.08 gear change questions?

Thanks man.

I was pretty anal about checking the backlash. I checked about 6 points around the gear.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Cooling a T-5? Adding a Dipstick?

It would be with your engine running at heavy throttle.....:lmao:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 3.08 gear change questions?

Cool....glad to hear I'm on the right track.

I read a previous post somewhere that said to put a load on the the gear to check the pattern. Matter of fact I could not get a readable pattern...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-21-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5,154
Views: 634,602
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Tuning with the EBL

Very good especially with a heavy truck.

:thumbsup:
Forum: TBI
07-21-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,466
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Remove ALL AIR stuff

Not getting into the pollution bs but that heater hose mess that GM blessed everyone with right on top the engine should be the first to go.....:nod:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-20-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 3.08 gear change questions?

I played around with the shims and now have .006 to .008. The .006 is hard to read on one spot as it comes up different [.005-.006] depending on how you hold it. But it's mostly 6 to 8.


My...
Forum: TBI
07-20-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,012
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Modding stock fuel pressure regulator

Thanks back at ya but my car is a 50 footer...lol. It doesn't take good pic's up close like yours does. It's older than that pic now and needs paint and bodywork.

I had the same car as you...
Forum: TBI
07-20-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,012
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Modding stock fuel pressure regulator

Another IROC with TBI......... At least they could have gave ya some 3.23 gears....:nod:

It is a great looking car.

What fuel pump do you have? And why are you needing to adjust the FP?
Forum: TBI
07-20-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,448
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Holley 502-6 or 65# Injectors

If the Holley has the old type injectors pass on it otherwise it might be the way to go.
Forum: TBI
07-19-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Intake Maninold ????

If your talking about the end seals for the intake throw them in the garbage can. Just just the RTV . IIRC the last few sets of intake gaskets I bought only came with the RTV to use as the end...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-19-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,056
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Loss of low end swapping from 3.42 to 3.27?

Yep hind site is 20/20...as me how I know...:)

The thicker bar definitely feels better through the corner...

What year are the disc brakes? Old style or the newer ones?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-18-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 1990 305 RS, stock gears to 3.73s and posi

Edit: you have an auto and I was referring to a T5. Does your auto have a cable drive speedo or is it electric?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-18-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,056
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Loss of low end swapping from 3.42 to 3.27?

I would hold on the the smaller sway bar as you may need it to tune the "rear" with one day. IE: it helps with weight transfer if you need to tighten up the rear. On mine the 24 mm bar felt better...
Forum: TBI
07-18-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,791
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 300 HP from a 305 TBI

Yep be the first TBI to tune a 230*/230*@.050" cam...:).....in a 305.....not a hater...... I'd love it:nod:

[The first I know of that is]:)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-18-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Should I expect a little whine with this rear end setup?

No I didn't think that....lol

I just did not know that Yukon was the manufacturer.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: How many spline rear end do I have???

I just found this....missed it earlier.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,734
Posted By DM91RS

Re: why is my t5 whining from 1st to third gear?

Haha.......wining. Yep just some Chardonnay. No bitch slaps on spelling...haha. You would love straight cut gears if you like gear wine. :) :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Should I expect a little whine with this rear end setup?

What brand is Yukon gears? I've only ran GM's before and building one now. My present 3.73 is the only one that made a noise and only at around 30 mph. But I do not know the history of it before I...
Forum: TBI
07-17-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,791
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 300 HP from a 305 TBI

No opinions eh Chris?:rolleyes:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 3.08 gear change questions?

Thanks.

It sounds like I'm on the right track with this info and the axle problem hopefully worked out. :thanks:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2008, 03:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,232
Posted By DM91RS

Re: G-Force trans

I hear ya as that's one of the reasons for the new rear I'm building.....:)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-16-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: How many spline rear end do I have???

Thanks Stephen

I also found this:

...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-16-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,232
Posted By DM91RS

Re: G-Force trans

??

# TKO-600: “torque-carrying capacities in excess of 600 lb. ft.” - as published by TTC!

# Increased gas mileage 36% overdrive 5th gear drops 3000 RPM to 1920 RPM!

# 0.82 optional 5th...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-16-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,096
Posted By DM91RS

Re: How many spline rear end do I have???

:yup:

Last Sat I chucked one of my "91" axles in the vise and set a Torsen on it. Sure was loose. Turns out the rear from my 1991 that I've had 10 years had been swapped for a 1985 model before...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-16-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 3.08 gear change questions?

I do have a Ratech install kit that has some shims in it. They do not get smaller than .010 though so I'll have to play around with it some. Does it hurt to reuse the stock shims if they are in...
Forum: TBI
07-16-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,791
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 300 HP from a 305 TBI

What do you mean by Vortec's done nicely?

In you opinion what's a nice roller?

Especially one that's not tough on gas....:)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Which roll bar fits better?

No matter which one you choose be prepared to fit the ends closely for a sung fit for better welds.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By DM91RS

Re: Roll Bar with interior plastics

The rear shock towers also have a 1.5" tube welded between the tower mounting area also. Also try to tie the main hoop into the rear of the sub frame connectors if you have them.
Forum: TBI
07-14-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,605
Posted By DM91RS

Re: 305+lt4 hot cam+Aluminum Heads=??

My thinking is you might be the first to do it. I see no one posting anywhere that they have ran one with a 305 TBI before.
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