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Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-15-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By camarojoe

TTT.

TTT.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-08-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By camarojoe

TTT, I also have a Pro-built 700R-4 and Precision...

TTT, I also have a Pro-built 700R-4 and Precision Industries 9" 3200 stall that I originally intended to sell separately but I will part with this complete drivetrain including flexplat for 6k! This...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
07-31-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By camarojoe

Forged 383 engine with ported AFR 210's and lot of other goodies

The engine has around $10,000 invested into it. It includes a forged 4340 Eagle ESP crankshaft, Eagle 4340 H-beam 6" rods and Wisco flat top pistons that equate to a 12:1 compression ratio. The...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By camarojoe

Replacing the stock manifolds is what will uncork...

Replacing the stock manifolds is what will uncork your exhaust system more so than replacing everything from the behind the manifolds. But I guess you'll find out soon enough.
Forum: TPI
07-28-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,567
Posted By camarojoe

You guys got me seriously wondering why my car...

You guys got me seriously wondering why my car seems to be missing power. I even called TPIS and they said that my car should have around 440rwhp on a dynojet. I believe them when I see modded...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2004, 02:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,567
Posted By camarojoe

I'd say that a good way to make 400rwhp on a...

I'd say that a good way to make 400rwhp on a (Dynojet) is my combo or Matt87GTA's combo, which is practically the same. I put down 375 with about 50 degs total timing, so I know there's more power...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2004, 01:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,000
Posted By camarojoe

Paul, I agree to go ahead with a SR cam if...

Paul,

I agree to go ahead with a SR cam if you can afford it. Call Comp and have them grind you one like that TPIS one. You deserve to have a mean *** motor for the crap you're going through. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,722
Posted By camarojoe

Just call Comp and they will tell you what...

Just call Comp and they will tell you what springs to go with for that cam. I'm about 99% sure the 986-16 springs will fit your heads. I run those on my AFR's. If worried about how the springs...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-25-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,757
Posted By camarojoe

I've run the A520's for a couple of years now...

I've run the A520's for a couple of years now (they've since been discontinued) and they've been great, especially for the price. I don't know what the new version is that replaced these tires, but...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-17-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,890
Posted By camarojoe

The engine comparo with the two hp curves is a...

The engine comparo with the two hp curves is a neat example, but with our cars and 350+ci motors it is very unrealistic. Small blocks make so much low end tq that the hp curve of car 2 seems too...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By camarojoe

Wow, Matt, those are great numbers. Those are...

Wow, Matt, those are great numbers. Those are more like what I was expecting to see. I see you peaked at 6000, when it should be 6500 like you said. My hp hit 376 at just under 6500 rpms. Your...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2004, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By camarojoe

I heard the edelbrock won't fit a SR, but I'm not...

I heard the edelbrock won't fit a SR, but I'm not sure, never tried it.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-07-2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By camarojoe

Good times, what's your setup?

Good times, what's your setup?
Forum: Electronics
06-07-2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By camarojoe

Thanks Morley. The car is at my friend's, who...

Thanks Morley. The car is at my friend's, who actually does a lot of my work. I'll try to get out there in a few days to see what happens. I'll be sure and post what I found out then.

Joe
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By camarojoe

Things such as what??? I replaced my ignition...

Things such as what??? I replaced my ignition module, coil, all components in the distributor, cap, and roter. Do you mean there could be other problems in the harness? If so then it's obvious...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2004, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By camarojoe

Do you guys thing that if this bolt is the...

Do you guys thing that if this bolt is the problem that's why my spark is getting interrupted and why my car won't run? My tach signal keeps going out as well any signal from the ecm, which controls...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By camarojoe

As long as you keep the stock hood the Hotchkis...

As long as you keep the stock hood the Hotchkis will work, but it's the only one that'll fit, unless you get a custom one made.

PS, the ss-style hoods will not work with this STB, that's a fact.
Forum: Electronics
06-05-2004, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By camarojoe

Wiring harness help needed

Guys I'm having problem with my wiring harness on my modded 91. I can't get the car running long enough to even get it home, so I'm going to have it towed. Anyway, I thought there was a problem...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2004, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By camarojoe

No problem Pasky. I love your setup. I remember...

No problem Pasky. I love your setup. I remember riding with the old man when he bought his M6 97 Z28 back in 98. I rode with his several times when he ran ls-1s and other lt-1's. There was a 98...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-04-2004, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By camarojoe

Pasky, okay, let me rephrase what I said. An lt1...

Pasky, okay, let me rephrase what I said. An lt1 does NOT have more tq than an ls1 in any part of it's power band, that's my point. An ls1 has just as much low end as a lt1. Do you really think a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-03-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By camarojoe

:lmao: You guys have got to be kidding about the...

:lmao: You guys have got to be kidding about the ls1. Truth be told, an ls1 car will spank a car with one of the other two inferior engines if you're talking stock vs stock. Pesky of course your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2004, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,114
Posted By camarojoe

Wow this makes me feel great...:eek: If that's...

Wow this makes me feel great...:eek: If that's true I should be putting down about 430rwhp, according to my mods. Anyway my car has been down for a few weeks as I'm trying to locate a short in my...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-31-2004, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,495
Posted By camarojoe

Less than 3100 lb curb weight, Wow, no wonder...

Less than 3100 lb curb weight, Wow, no wonder that thing is so fast...and traps so well.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-31-2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By camarojoe

Stock 10-bolt with Richmond 3.73 gears. I don't...

Stock 10-bolt with Richmond 3.73 gears. I don't think I'll attempt to hook the car up with this rearend as the guy who sold it to me never did also. The car gets around 13mph in the city if you goe...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By camarojoe

With 1.6 rr's it specs at 241/241 dur and...

With 1.6 rr's it specs at 241/241 dur and .598"/.597" lift at .050 dur. These are the #'s I remember to the best of my knowledge.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-24-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,495
Posted By camarojoe

what heads are you running? Those are some...

what heads are you running? Those are some unbelievable times if they're even close to stock.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-24-2004, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By camarojoe

I run 12:1 comp. with my combo in the sig. This...

I run 12:1 comp. with my combo in the sig. This is with my AFR's milled to 60cc's and using Wiseco forged pistons. I also run 4340 rods and crank. I wouldn't go with anything less, since you can...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-24-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By camarojoe

Pony Killer, how come you refer to your car in...

Pony Killer, how come you refer to your car in past tense? Do you still have it?
Forum: TPI
05-21-2004, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By camarojoe

4mul8r, I figured your heads were ported at TEA...

4mul8r, I figured your heads were ported at TEA as they get better #'s than most porting companies. I know, cause that's where the heads I run got ported. I posted my flow #'s a while back, they...
Forum: TPI
05-20-2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 962
Posted By camarojoe

I love the ZZ-X. This isn't a street cam by any...

I love the ZZ-X. This isn't a street cam by any means as it has a killer lope and only gets around 13 mpg around town driving easy. The plus to the gas issue is that I do get 19mpg on the highway...
Forum: TPI
05-20-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By camarojoe

Running that 219 cam with a 383 and with those...

Running that 219 cam with a 383 and with those heads will really be a crutch on those heads and their abilities. I know that it has about the highest lift for the smallest amount of dur. for a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-19-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By camarojoe

Maverick, couldn't that motor use a bigger carb...

Maverick, couldn't that motor use a bigger carb for more power, like a 750?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2004, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By camarojoe

Yeah goodluck, Buckeye. I'm sure that adrenaline...

Yeah goodluck, Buckeye. I'm sure that adrenaline rush from a fast car will always be in your veins. Hope to see you around here once in a while.

Peace.
Joe
Forum: TPI
05-18-2004, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 962
Posted By camarojoe

I could've swore I posted yesterday, cause I saw...

I could've swore I posted yesterday, cause I saw that you were running a miniram. I guess it didn't go through, hmm... Anyway I think your parts are matched together well for a great tq motor w/ a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-17-2004, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By camarojoe

Buckeye, hope you got what you wanted for the...

Buckeye, hope you got what you wanted for the Iroc. Do you plan on just modding the TA now, or are you just moving to another project?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-17-2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,618
Posted By camarojoe

Plugs are plugs, it's plain and simple. As long...

Plugs are plugs, it's plain and simple. As long as you get the end gap and heat range right according to your engines compression ratio, none of those fancy platinum or iridium plugs will give you...
Forum: TPI
05-17-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By camarojoe

what pistons and compression ratio do you plan to...

what pistons and compression ratio do you plan to run? Most guys with stock shortblocks get their heads shaved to 58 or 60cc's, but no less. This will give you around 10.5 to 1 compression with a...
Forum: TPI
05-10-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,201
Posted By camarojoe

I run 94 Sunoco and even Phillips 93 with 12:1...

I run 94 Sunoco and even Phillips 93 with 12:1 compression and NO spark knock according to my Auto X-ray. Of course I've got a Be-cool radiator and three fans to keep the temps at never more than...
Forum: TPI
05-10-2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,923
Posted By camarojoe

Re: Re: vortecs or L98 heads?

The Vortec heads ARE NOT reverse-flow cooling heads like on the Lt-1's! The reason you need a different intake is because of the different bolt pattern that these heads along with the GM fastburns...
Forum: TPI
05-09-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,104
Posted By camarojoe

My motor is in my sig. It's a 12:1 comp. engine...

My motor is in my sig. It's a 12:1 comp. engine with a 4340 ESP crank, Forged Eagle H-beams, Wiseco pistons, AFR rev kit, AFR 210's that flow 300cfm, 58mm tb, and everything else you can upgrade in...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,833
Posted By camarojoe

I am going to be honest here. Using ANY stock...

I am going to be honest here. Using ANY stock style tpi components is absolutely absurd on an engine of 434ci's. There are some corvettes that run Superrams on their 420ci motors that work out...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,833
Posted By camarojoe

I am going to be honest here. Using ANY stock...

I am going to be honest here. Using ANY stock style tpi components is absolutely absurd on an engine of 434ci's. There are some corvettes that run Superrams on their 420ci motors that work out...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-04-2004, 11:46 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 29,538
Posted By camarojoe

BluByU, When was that CHP test done? Those...

BluByU,

When was that CHP test done? Those are really low #'s and I always trust on that mag to give the right #'s. If they are true then I think it's easy to say you get what you pay for when...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2004, 10:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,552
Posted By camarojoe

Re: I got an idea...

2-3 decibles on an exhaust that's pushing 120 db's isn't going to really justify the extra cost IMO. I've been there done that and it was a freak'n joke.
Forum: TPI
05-01-2004, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,278
Posted By camarojoe

Hey Brett, thanks for the kind words. I've been...

Hey Brett, thanks for the kind words. I've been wanting to say that I'm sorry for talking all that smack a few months back, but I'm sure you know know how I felt after what happened. I almost got...
Forum: TPI
04-28-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,278
Posted By camarojoe

Okay done. No wonder I wasn't getting written...

Okay done. No wonder I wasn't getting written back...:doh:
Forum: TPI
04-27-2004, 09:25 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,575
Posted By camarojoe

Ominous, I just realized you're a Bush supporter....

Ominous, I just realized you're a Bush supporter. I know we get into it at times, but I'll never doubt you again...:thumbsup:

Mike, did you return to your earthly realm yet??? And maybe with some...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,371
Posted By camarojoe

377, I agree about the Superram. It's the...

377, I agree about the Superram. It's the perfect intake if you want to take it easy on your bottom end. That cam you described also sounds right for those heads.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2004, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,996
Posted By camarojoe

Those are some really good #'s, Bjankuski. The...

Those are some really good #'s, Bjankuski. The SR motors are really more fun to drive on the street than those high-rev motors.

Ominous, remember when comparing a six speed car to an auto that...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,278
Posted By camarojoe

Thanks for the reply, Matt. I try and keep up...

Thanks for the reply, Matt. I try and keep up w/your web page to see how the car's doing. Yeah, your heads are awesome, but I know mine aren't exactly a bottleneck since they were ported by TEA and...
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