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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,637
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Ford 302 vs narrow bore 305

Cobra R's are at the end of the foxbody era, and that's REAL limited production (still counts though, I guess).. haha. The Lightning is cool for a truck, but the 351 model is meh. They could've built...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,637
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Ford 302 vs narrow bore 305

Most of the "critical" parts between the 302 and 351 are interchangeable. The intakes are different between the two because of the deck differences like you mentionted, but the cylinder heads are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,388
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Need help with finding bottleneck in the combo (355, AFR190, CC 224/230/110)

Change the parts you need to change; don't go changing other stuff if it's not needed (like your rocker arms). In this regard you can effectively see what your changes do without essentially just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Buying a refurbished engine

Unless you're buying a junkyard motor with a solid and KNOWN warranty, you shouldn't be buying someone else's project motor.. because like sofa mentioned, it may seem great initially, and then you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: LQ4 rebuild?

How many miles are on the motor right now? I'm also assuming you're buying a factory replacement oil pump, correct?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Valvoline VR-1 on sale

Did you hear about the screw-up they did about 2 months ago and it was going for 2 bucks a quart? Now THAT was a sick deal. Haha.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Strange Jerking Motion???

when does it start showing symptoms? How is the idle quality? Had it shut off on you, or just kicking and bucking?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 413 H.P

.060? Yikes. Wouldn't catch me doing that on a stock GM 400 block.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 685
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: STREET 427 SMALL BLOCK

Chris will take care of you. He's my supplier. Very nice guy, and if he says he can get you to "x" power, he will.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: $900 Budget built 355 hits 12's

Put a GOOD converter in it and a decent set of gears and you'de go a decent bit faster. That's flying for what you've done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,648
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 stroker build

PM me what you need and I'll see what I can do to save you a few bucks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,648
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 stroker build

OP = original poster (you).

2 years is a LONG time to not have started a build, lol.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Finally Planning the build!

I see them for $350-500 here all day long with lower miles. High(er) mileage 6.0L start at around $750.

an LS would be cheaper power-wise, and for drivability reasons. Your most expensive...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,648
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 stroker build

holy thread necro... by the OP no less.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 685
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: STREET 427 SMALL BLOCK

That's a nice build, but wasteful for using just a shelf cam. Spend your money with someone who knows camshafts and the cylinder heads you're using. You will pick up a lot more average power that way...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Finally Planning the build!

Before you take this the wrong way - most of us had 305's at some point. Been there, done that. I understand where you're coming from, but let's put things into perspective.. There's a million of...
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,935
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: hedman longtubes.....not too happy.

There are plenty of people that make good headers with 0 fitment issues. You're probably not going to get something that fits GREAT for $200-ish though. There's obviously a line between price, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Planning my dream

What you're asking is something many people have done... but it's not a simple days worth of work. You either need to know what you're doing, or you need scrilla $$$. The transplant isn't hard, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Skip White 65k Distributor/cap

You're going to be real mad at yourself if you buy and install that POS. Skip sells OK stuff collectively but that's definitely not one of them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,850
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: how much horse power can our cars handle?

My 305 HARD TOP car fishtailed on wet pavement one day (6 years ago) and split the glass right down the center from body flex.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,829
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Should I Make the Purchace on 87 Camaro Iroc Sitting for a year

What is it you're wanting to know? I mean, seriously.. You're asking basic questions that have no answers unless you know what you're looking at. There's no pictures, no documentation/parts lists, no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: pondering...305 idears

and this is exactly why these threads need to be locked right away.


Might want to leave those heads alone before you REALLY mess something up. Breaking out your dremel and going to town is NOT...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,829
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Should I Make the Purchace on 87 Camaro Iroc Sitting for a year

Yeah and I gave you a solid answer. Anyone that says "Oh it's just _____ totally E-Z fix but I'm too lazy to do it" = HUGE bullshit liar. If it was that easy they would've done it to make the car ten...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,829
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Should I Make the Purchace on 87 Camaro Iroc Sitting for a year

if you have to ask these questions, you're already in over your head..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Engine build -question from those who've done it

The main advantage to LS motors are the cylinder heads. Once you reach aftermarket parts, that difference flies out the window and you're splitting hairs at that point. There's nothing wrong with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Engine build -question from those who've done it

I have a friend that is selling a 400 for sale for $5000. It's fresh and has a few runs on it since he's built it. He runs 9.90's N/A in an S10. Carb to pan, ready to run. I can get you a complete...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Engine build -question from those who've done it

What's your projected budget that you have in mind?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: My 383 Build - Advice?

You'll want to get a vacuum pump and reserve canister if you do that because you'll kill your vacuum pressure with a bigger cam in some cases. Also keep in mind bigger is not always better. Nothing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: My 383 Build - Advice?

My Stefs pan is great. The owner of Stefs has done lots of the designs for most of the oil pan companies and many of the new OEM vehicles as well. Really great quality and made here by hand in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: My 383 Build - Advice?

Don't skimp on hardware; if you get cheap hardware you'll probably have to watch your valve lash more frequently. Stud girdle is not needed provided you get good studs and poly locks for the rocker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: How and where to spend the cash

In order of importance...

weld-in subframe connectors
Torque Converter (spend the $800 and get a good one)
Headers


The rest you can do whenever and are niceties, not necessities.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,075
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: vortec heads

This post pretty much nails it on the head. I agree fully.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,075
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: vortec heads

Now before you look at this, just remember - flow numbers are only ONE PART of the puzzle in determining a good cylinder head. There's a whole lot more to it than that as far as geometry, casting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,075
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: vortec heads

used aftermarket iron head > vortec head. I picked my old DART's up fresh from a machine shop with NEW hardware and light port work for $640 off Ebay. Even if you got the Vortecs at $100 a pair...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Respectable street 350

and before/if you ask... NO Procomp heads. The heads will be expensive, but it's the only way to make any kind of power without wasting your hard earned money. Get a nice set of iron heads if you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: HP Estimate

What pistons and chambers on the cylinder heads? You could potentially make a lot of power provided you have those two in the right spot assuming a cam change is in order.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 341
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Cheers guys. Turns some wrenches for me, and get something done this holiday break!
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-16-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,960
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Glasstek - A comprehensive review

Yes, they've got hoods for firebirds of all years if I recall correctly at the top of my head. They also make hoods in the event they don't have a preset already made, but it is obviously more...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-14-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,960
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Glasstek - A comprehensive review

Very nice, thanks for the link Skinny. I'm trying to make a compiled review page for their products so people can see that this stuff is the real deal. It's a common question I see across many forums...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-13-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,960
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: Glasstek - A comprehensive review

Bump for others to see. Also - letting everyone know I'll be doing a Thirdgen exclusive deal for Glasstek products for the next month. My only request is that you post pictures and a review of YOUR...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,524
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 build help

Big mismatch. That cam needs to go if you intend on making any real optimization for a good set of heads. Don't buy any more parts until you do some thorough reading with a budget and goal in mind....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: re - using roller lifters after tornado

He can't do that. Using retrofit lifters. I would ask comp if you could send them in for inspection and a rebuild personally. Not worth risking a huge failure over a relatively small price.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 26,804
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 334 (305) Stroker Options.... No FLAMING!

All that work and you're going to stick with grocery getter tires? Just because they are a sticky tire doesn't mean they're just meant for the strip. Mickey Thompson makes awesome ET Streets.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,637
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 Stroker - Advice needed

I would probably say to go with the 195 head unless OP really wants to wind some RPMs. As far as the flow bench ordeal, well... Ask anyone that's dealt with AFR heads and they'll tell you they are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,637
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 383 Stroker - Advice needed

Neither the profiler nor the AFR heads flow at 300. Both of them are roughly 287-290 cfms measured at .600 lift. Also keep in mind that the cross section is different between the two heads as far as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,448
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 250 RWHP 383 stroker?

Not talking down to you, but this is a perfect example of why your first build should be NEW and not someone else's used setup.. because if you have headaches you have no effective way of tracing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,448
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 250 RWHP 383 stroker?

You should start pulling hard with that cam where you're dropping off. Thats the first thing I noticed as well. I'd recommend a good manual secondaries 750.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,448
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: 250 RWHP 383 stroker?

Which kit did you use. Need more info. Something is not right somewhere. What was the timing set at?

I am also curious at your build and who did it. Sounds to me like something wasn't put in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,720
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: i'm in trouble, called out a 5.0 GT with my 305.

You must have some slowpokes over by you, haha. Most of us (smart) Ford guys have long ditched the 5.0 in favor of the 351. I imagine you'll probably get some of that. 347's are also common because...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,720
Posted By DeltaElite121

Re: i'm in trouble, called out a 5.0 GT with my 305.

Ouch. You're going to get the hurt-on put down on you with that little 305. Ford 302 > Chevrolet 305 any day of the week.
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