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Forum: Engine Swap
01-22-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,913
Posted By 4playta

Re: 4.3L Vortec Swap

I got an *** load of money into a 4.3 build that I did for my wifes 2000 bravada, I drive it all the time myself so I wanted power. I was going to supercharge it but I would need to eliminate the AC...
Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,554
Posted By 4playta

Re: still trying to find a large enough cat

Magnaflow spun cats 3" Version flows 596 CFM and they are relatively small.

http://www.team-integra.net/sections/members/images/23fd9d66-40df-482f-88d9-a4098ef8b72b.jpg
Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By 4playta

Quiet?

Here is a question that probably nobody knows the answer to seeing as how everyone wants loud...lol!

I am working on a project for the wife to drive around in and need to know if anyone makes a...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,716
Posted By 4playta

Re: New everything and still overheating

Drill a 1/8" hole in the thermostat base to allow air to escape when you fill the system...you probably have an air pocket in there that will not allow hot coolant to reach the thermostat and open it...
Forum: Cooling
05-31-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,307
Posted By 4playta

Re: Overheating on stock 305, temp gauge reads normal.

Temp gauge might be right but your radiator cap might be bad.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-30-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By 4playta

Re: HEMMINGS BOYCOTT!

Personally I would have loved to seen your car at the show, it is a piece of muscle car history even if it is not a muscle car by definition!
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By 4playta

Re: Overheating...Next Step

I found this dont cool well at all
http://www.super7.dk/pictures/old_fan.jpg


This is what you want...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-30-2010, 01:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By 4playta

Re: Cherry Bomb for third gens???

I thought about it myself but you need to take supply and demand along with production cost into factor. I don't want to spend a fortune making 100 exhaust systems that cost me $400 a piece and sell...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-29-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By 4playta

Re: Cherry Bomb for third gens???

Find a shop that does mandrel bends and make a bunch of Glass Pack/GMMG hybrid systems and start selling them on Ebay...lol
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-29-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By 4playta

Re: Cherry Bomb for third gens???

Any exhaust shop could build one, just buy 2 glass packs and head to you nearest muffler man with a pic of the GMMG system and say build this.

I for one think it would be way too friggin loud as...
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By 4playta

Re: Overheating...Next Step

When I first put my new motor in my Trans Am it ran hot in traffic and idle and after buying 3 different electric fans I finally bought a Black Magic fan and that cured all my problems...I learned...
Forum: Cooling
04-30-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By 4playta

Re: overheating son of a b&*%h!

Took me a long time to figure it out but I ended up drilling three small holes in my thermostat...motor stays right at 180 all day no matter what. I dont know if it allowed the thermostat to flow a...
Forum: TBI
04-29-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By 4playta

Re: CFI yes or no and why

As far as intake manifold goes has anyone ever tried the CFI system on a dual carb intake with 2 adapter plates...maybe something like this edelbrok manifold?...
Forum: TBI
04-29-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,137
Posted By 4playta

Re: 95 TBI Suburban issues

Did you check to see how much vacuum you are getting? Vortec heads are famous for cracking on the exhaust valve down the runner and could cause vacuum issues. Also check crank position sensor.
Forum: Cooling
04-28-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,767
Posted By 4playta

Re: Electric Fan Shroud Fabrication.

I don't know, I just pulled the pic off the web for illustration purposes, my fan is the same thing though.
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,767
Posted By 4playta

Re: Electric Fan Shroud Fabrication.

I am using a black magic fan, they come with a shroud and my motor never gets over 180 even on a 100 degree day!

http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/fan3.jpg
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,452
Posted By 4playta

Re: Carb selection

Yep only thing I can tell you is experiment with different carbs until you find one that makes you happy. I am pretty happy where I am at right now but I feel there is a little more to be had...just...
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,452
Posted By 4playta

Re: Carb selection

See that's where the variables Come into play because my motor Dynoed 564 at the crank with 12.1 forged pistons, AFR 210 heads and Isky 580-A solid lifter cam -- .580"/.585" 262/266 @ 0.050", 106...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-20-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 983
Posted By 4playta

Re: Whats Your Thoughts On Synthetics

What I am saying is switching to synthetic oil does not wash away gunk that has been keeping your motor from leaking oil. All oils have add packs to keep your motor clean even Dino oil. Synthetic...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-19-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 983
Posted By 4playta

Re: Whats Your Thoughts On Synthetics

This is the biggest misconception ever when it comes to Synthetic oil!
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,452
Posted By 4playta

Re: Carb selection

I don't really go for that whole carb/cid calculator crap, to many variables, my 350 did not want to run with a 650 it would nose over at 5000rpm...I am currently running a 800cfm Holley myself and...
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,314
Posted By 4playta

Re: over heating coming off highway

Now that you are 100% sure that was the problem take that fan back and get a good electric fan. Direct drive fans eat horse power and gas...if you cant afford to buy a good new fan try finding a LS1...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,444
Posted By 4playta

Re: 3.42 or 3.73?

I got 3.73 gears and they are perfect with a 700r4, very hard launches but still some drivability on the freeway in overdrive. If you are autocross, or strictly stop light to stop light then get...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2010, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,712
Posted By 4playta

Re: LO3 top speed?????

Certain trucks don't have a speed limiter such as my 88 3/4 ton Suburban LO5 350 with TH400 does not have one, I don't think any 3/4 ton trucks do? I do believe all 1/2 tons with 700r4 or 4l60E do...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2010, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,712
Posted By 4playta

Re: LO3 top speed?????

My friends camaro did well over 120 with a LO3, 5speed and unknown gears probably 2.73 or 3.08 it's a RS. He took out the TBI and installed a carb and different distributor (Screw that Speed limiter...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By 4playta

Re: 91 firebird vs. 1981 camaro

Personally I think he would beat you because while 3rd gens are a little lighter 2nd gens hook up better and he has better gears to get him out of the hole, an automatic that is going to shift...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-16-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 50,710
Posted By 4playta

Re: oil filters! which is best!

I would have to disagree with that statement. Some guy did a test on bobistheoilguy with a bunch of filters, he dumped a bunch a talcum powder in clean oil and then sucked it through different...
Forum: Power Adders
04-16-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,306
Posted By 4playta

Re: How to add power cheap and easy

I personally run Nitrous on my Trans Am and just going out and playing with Ricers for one night usually cost me anywhere from $50 to $75 to have my Bottles refilled...NOS is not cheap horse power!!!...
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,314
Posted By 4playta

Re: over heating coming off highway

I have experienced all kinds of cooling issues with a mechanical clutch fan last summer, everything from sitting idle to getting off the freeway like you described but it was at random times and the...
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,314
Posted By 4playta

Re: over heating coming off highway

Sounds like bad fan clutch, clutch is not engaged driving down the highway because it is nice and cool, when exiting the freeway it is not engaging fast enough and the temps rise fast. Cruising...
Forum: Car Audio
04-14-2010, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Posted By 4playta

Re: Do our stock headunits REALLY suck this bad?

Whats radio? For real you obviously have a computer, throw in a cheap memory card reader,mp3 player or ipod and download like a gazillion songs...who listens to the radio anymore? I got Sirius and...
Forum: Cooling
04-10-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,297
Posted By 4playta

Re: ***OVERHEATING PROBLEM. SOS!!!!

Do you have a high flow water pump? I just replaced 3 thermostats in my Trans Am the other day and thought each one was bad until someone pointed out that with a high flow pump it will create enough...
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By 4playta

What headers?

I recently picked up a 1984 Z28 for my kid that someone installed a 350TBI motor from a late 80's truck. We are not going put a whole lot of money into it as it runs real good and I just assume leave...
Forum: Cooling
04-06-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By 4playta

Re: Any opinions on this??

You had some nasty looking crud in there, my guess would be stop leak...I would put another bottle of flush in there and drive it around for a while and repeat the whole process again.

PS: Forgot...
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By 4playta

Re: Any opinions on this??

http://www.usradiator.com/images/option4.gif
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By 4playta

Re: Any opinions on this??

At the top of the hole it looks like scale rust, wrong color though. The color looks like someone dumped a bunch of stop leak in it. If your radiator and heater core are new you are on the right...
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2010, 03:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,297
Posted By 4playta

Re: ***OVERHEATING PROBLEM. SOS!!!!

Nope! I always flush my radiators by pulling the top hose and stick a garden hose right in the top radiator opening and start the car and just let it run. It is a real good way to get all dexcool out...
Forum: Cooling
04-04-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,297
Posted By 4playta

Re: ***OVERHEATING PROBLEM. SOS!!!!

What about gaskets? Maybe the wrong head gasket or intake manifold gasket was used and is blocking a coolant passage? Check to make sure you have flow, pull the top hose off the radiator and start...
Forum: Cooling
04-04-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,297
Posted By 4playta

Re: ***OVERHEATING PROBLEM. SOS!!!!

How much air flow do you have going through the radiator? I just had a clutch fan go bad and caused over heating on my truck if it was sitting at idle or revving the motor without driving it. Do you...
Forum: Cooling
04-03-2010, 03:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By 4playta

AC Condenser?

What do I need to do in order to remove my AC Condenser? Can I just cut the hoses or do I need to cap them off afterwards? The system has already been evacuated so there is no issues there. I want...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By 4playta

Re: what tranny is best to go with my gears?

Way lower...I got 373's and run 2400 rpm at 70 in overdrive all day long!
Forum: Cooling
03-25-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,651
Posted By 4playta

Re: Transmission cooler lines?

If they are hose barbs I would imagine they would screw out...if not I will be returning it. You have a nice setup, looks like a clean install. I am installing this on my wife's Camaro, we just put a...
Forum: Cooling
03-25-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,651
Posted By 4playta

Re: Transmission cooler lines?

I dont know what kind of fittings are on the cooler it has not been delivered yet. This is the one I ordered...
Forum: Cooling
03-25-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,651
Posted By 4playta

Transmission cooler lines?

What do I need to plumb in a transmission cooler with hard lines? I do not want to use rubber lines and Braided steel lines and AN fittings are too expensive. I was thinking of using some sort steel...
Forum: Car Audio
03-23-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By 4playta

Re: Boston Acoustics 746's

We have them in the dash of my wifes Bravada but they are powered off an amp. IMO Boston Acoustics are some of the best sounding speakers you can get...do yourself a favor though and run an amp to...
Forum: Cooling
03-21-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,252
Posted By 4playta

HD Single core vs 2 or 3 core?

I just purchased a heavy duty single core radiator like the one on the right, will it cool as good as a 2 or 3 core? The cores are over an inch wide unlike the little cores in 2 and 3 core radiators....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By 4playta

Re: Transmission fluid

It has been a month already, like I said the shifts seem smooth yet fast compared to Dexron III, this is in my TCI 700r4 street fighter transmission. It use to have a real firm shift with Dex III and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By 4playta

Transmission fluid

Anyone running Dexron VI in there 700r4? I just changed my fluid and installed Dex VI and the shifts seem much softer but smooth and quick. Just wondering if this is normal? The Dexron I used is...
Forum: Cooling
03-14-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By 4playta

Re: Is my temp. gauge dead??

What temp sensor did you replace? Was it the one right by the thermostat? If so that is the wrong switch, the one that controls your gauge is located in the drivers side head and has one single wire...
Forum: Cooling
03-11-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,594
Posted By 4playta

Re: Another overheating, listen to my theory please

I just used Muratic acid to flush my system, it is real hard to find acid based flush now days because of the tree huggers. I never had no wax in my system, it was just corroded real bad and the flow...
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