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Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-18-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By IRACE87

Thanks Eric2ndGen, Looks like safety...

Thanks Eric2ndGen,

Looks like safety inspections are the same in Ontario VS Québec, they sure didn't say a word about me not having a CAT here. But I had to change my winshield washer motor...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-16-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By IRACE87

Even if I do not require e-testing ????? Now I'm...

Even if I do not require e-testing ????? Now I'm not to happy about that. What is a canister :D ???

I guess I'll have to find someone who is willing to let me pass the safety inspection without...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-15-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By IRACE87

I'll see what I can do but I don't think I'll...

I'll see what I can do but I don't think I'll have time for this before the end of the summer.......



I would like to have that list and see what they are going to look at...I couldn't find...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-14-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By IRACE87

Moving in the province....have a few ????

I need a few information regarding the kind of inspection I should expect on my car. My car is a 1987.....wondering if the year as anything to do with the type of inspection I should expect. Here in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I'm using a Moroso # 22112 Blueprinted Racing Oil...

I'm using a Moroso # 22112 Blueprinted Racing Oil Pump. (high volume, high pressure)

And I will be changing it to a # 22100 Standard Volume Racing Pump.

This will limit the amount of oil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

Didn't have time to do much I was away from home...

Didn't have time to do much I was away from home for awhile.
The heads are still one my work bench but I did have a chance to get them to the machinist.
Basicaly what I did is to cut about a 1/2"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2005, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,432
Posted By IRACE87

:yup: PAT

:yup:

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,432
Posted By IRACE87

Now I wonder how long Viton seals would last on...

Now I wonder how long Viton seals would last on the exhaust.

Maybe I should stick with teflon seals on the exhaust but I never had a great success with them in the past.

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,432
Posted By IRACE87

The Fel-Pro SS72527 are for the intake valves. Is...

The Fel-Pro SS72527 are for the intake valves. Is it because of the material they are made of (heat resistance) or because of the amount of oil it will control ????

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,432
Posted By IRACE87

How would the Fel-Pro Viton seals hold up on the...

How would the Fel-Pro Viton seals hold up on the exhaust ?? I wonder.....

It's hard to get good info on valves seals, it's not something that gives more HP so people don't really think about them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,432
Posted By IRACE87

Best positive valve stem seals ???

I'm wondering what kind of positive seals you guys are using.
On the intake and exhaust.

I know Fel-Pro SS72527 looks good for the intake valves but I can't find anything similar for the exhaust....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I went to see a friend of mine that has lots of...

I went to see a friend of mine that has lots of SBC heads, and sure enough looking at 3 different brand of heads all of there drain back holes are machined at the lowest point in the heads and it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

Update, First I removed my valve covers to...

Update,

First I removed my valve covers to see how high the oil level would at idle. The oil level is fine, the seals that gets the most amount of oil (#7 cylinders of course ) and gets oil to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

No, like I said earlier I have AFR heads and...

No, like I said earlier I have AFR heads and there is no opening in the intake ports from the rocker arm stud threads .



I used a Fel-Pro #1245, that is .120'' thick also and got a really good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I can't wait to find out if it does the trick for...

I can't wait to find out if it does the trick for you. If it does I will be changing mine also before next week end.



I know how you feel, this is my second racing season I'm missing and all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

If you don't have a windage tray like me it's not...

If you don't have a windage tray like me it's not to hard to remove the pan with the engine inside the car.
Let me know how it goes.

:thumbsup:

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2005, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I used to have a PCV set up and at first I tought...

I used to have a PCV set up and at first I tought that it was the reason I had oil in the intake.
I installed a Greddy catch can inline and still had oil so I removed everything and I'm now using 2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2005, 07:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

You mean vacuum in the block or in the...

You mean vacuum in the block or in the intake..... I know I idle in the 60-65 kpa range.
And with the PCV installed it was sucking oil true it so it was even worst.
The more I think about it and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I have AFR 190 heads and there is no opening in...

I have AFR 190 heads and there is no opening in the intake ports.

Beside that the oil can come from only 4 places that I know of.

-The intake gasket. I finally had a good seal with a Fel-Pro...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I'm shifting in the 6400-6600 zone. My...

I'm shifting in the 6400-6600 zone.

My bearings clearance is 0.0028. And I'm using Moroso oil pump part # 22112.



I talked to him about that and he said that we should probably try an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

Would it happen only with worn valve guides or...

Would it happen only with worn valve guides or there is enough play when they are new ????

But the length of my pushrods were chosen by my engine builders they look fine to me.

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

Update, Short story of where I am with my...

Update,

Short story of where I am with my oil problem.

Full story here :http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383551&page=1

-With a Fel Pro gasket # 1245 and Permatex (the right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

Right now I have one breather (2 totals) per...

Right now I have one breather (2 totals) per valve covers.



I have Proform valve covers with stock style baffles under each of my breathers. I can't be sucking oil from the PCV or any other...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-26-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By IRACE87

For those with HSR and oil in the intake.

See this thread.....

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&postid=2452741#post2452741

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

For those interested in knowing where I am right...

For those interested in knowing where I am right now with that problem follow this link.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3221596#post3221596

PAT
Forum: Canadian Region
07-22-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,470
Posted By IRACE87

Désolé j'ai pas d'appareil numérique......je met...

Désolé j'ai pas d'appareil numérique......je met tout mon argent sur mon char c'est pour ça.:D

PAT
Forum: Canadian Region
07-19-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,470
Posted By IRACE87

Il a déja servis, mais c'est en top shape. Je le...

Il a déja servis, mais c'est en top shape. Je le vend parce que je suis rendu avec un système Mufflex de 4 pouces.:D

PAT

P.S. # de pièce est 31008
Forum: Canadian Region
07-18-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,470
Posted By IRACE87

Si y a quelqu'un qui se cherche un Exhaust...

Si y a quelqu'un qui se cherche un Exhaust (CatBack) J'en ai un a vendre. C'est un SLP Catback en stainless ça vaut 475 $ US.
J'aimerais avoir au moins 350 $ pour en argent canadien bien sur.

PAT...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2005, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

I'm using silicone (Right Stuff) with good...

I'm using silicone (Right Stuff) with good results there.

PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

LOL Not the AFR heads I have and like...

LOL



Not the AFR heads I have and like I said the intake gaskets were wet when I remove them.


PAT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By IRACE87

HSR intake oil leak mystery.

Like the title said, my intake likes oil and from what I found playing with the ''search'' option I'm not alone.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,000
Posted By IRACE87

Thanks for all the input, I will probably try one...

Thanks for all the input, I will probably try one last set of springs from the guy at Lazer Cam.
He told me that one guy in the Engine Master contest ran 7500 rpm with no exotic parts (even used GM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,000
Posted By IRACE87

I have a Lazer cam with 236/240 .544/.537. ...

I have a Lazer cam with 236/240 .544/.537.


Yes



This is what is happening to me. The valve floats and the lifter plunger pumps up and takes up that slack, it will HOLD the valve open as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,000
Posted By IRACE87

Stiffest valve springs to use with Hyd. Lifter

How stiff of a spring can I use with my Hydraulic roller lifter set up?
Or I should say who on this site is using really stiff springs with good result on a Hydraulic roller lifter set up?

I used...
Forum: TPI
05-27-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,761
Posted By IRACE87

My AFR #8015 springs spec are 1.540 OD 145#@1.820...

My AFR #8015 springs spec are 1.540 OD 145#@1.820 and 355#@1.250
The comp cams 987 spec are 1.430 OD 121#@1.800 and 388#@1.200

Keep in mind that I was using standard retainers with the AFR...
Forum: TPI
05-26-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,761
Posted By IRACE87

Update: I took the engine apart and inspect...

Update:

I took the engine apart and inspect every single part........found nothing wrong.

I decided to try new springs. After talking to comp cams and after seeing that TRAXION had good result...
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By IRACE87

I don't have any pics but there is a group...

I don't have any pics but there is a group purchase that will end friday.......https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=289692
You will pay a lot less than 630$ and that is...
Forum: Group Purchases
04-12-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,596
Posted By IRACE87

Go to Mufflex site Mufflex FBODY...

Go to Mufflex site Mufflex FBODY (http://www.mufflex-performance.com/fbody_1.html)
There is 8 pages in all for third and fourth gen Fbody.

PAT
Forum: Group Purchases
04-12-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,596
Posted By IRACE87

I just place my order...great price. :thumbsup: ...

I just place my order...great price. :thumbsup:

PAT
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By IRACE87

Good info here...

Good info here https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=239666
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-06-2005, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By IRACE87

SOLD :driving:

SOLD :driving:
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-06-2005, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By IRACE87

poncho@home I'm sending you a PM.

poncho@home I'm sending you a PM.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-06-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By IRACE87

145 in CDN $ and it's yours. I'm in Québec city. ...

145 in CDN $ and it's yours. I'm in Québec city.

PAT
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-05-2005, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By IRACE87

ttt:driving:

ttt:driving:
Forum: Canadian Region
04-05-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,470
Posted By IRACE87

Anybody interested in a Hotchkis strut tower...

Anybody interested in a Hotchkis strut tower brace.....follow this link.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=287857

PAT
Forum: TPI
04-05-2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,631
Posted By IRACE87

This is low, but at idle it's normal to see the...

This is low, but at idle it's normal to see the rpm jump around, in the code if your rpm drops below the set idle rpm the ecm will add some timing to increase the rpm and when it goes above it it...
Forum: TPI
04-05-2005, 09:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,631
Posted By IRACE87

Like gta324 said, I had the same problem at 4800...

Like gta324 said, I had the same problem at 4800 rpm.
Follow this link
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=202458

PAT
Forum: Body
04-05-2005, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By IRACE87

Thanks for the info..... I'll try to get a pic...

Thanks for the info..... I'll try to get a pic from ASCD if the have any of the underside. I guess I'll end up ordering one and I will see from there.

PAT
Forum: Body
04-04-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By IRACE87

Do you think that if I fab something like the BMR...

Do you think that if I fab something like the BMR STB there will be enough room?



So over all does the ASCD hood have more thickness than the stock one with its braces and the insulator?
...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-04-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By IRACE87

ttt

ttt
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