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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 99
Important/Useful : Lowering 101
Views: 126,468
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Lowering 101

Your V6 car is identical in every way to V8 car. The only change would be the stance.

I've not heard of anyone putting the 'sport' spring or struts on a v6 car. Maybe try a Turbo Trans Am site...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I put sawsall blades, pipe plugs, and mog wire over remaining AIR tubes.

My only worry now is getting the cruise controls working again. :)'

Assuming installing intake piping and such goes...
Forum: Cooling
10-29-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,161
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Original Radiator Cap Needed

I bought a genuine AC Delco relay (Fuel pump) from a trusted TPI supplier. MADE IN CHINA. nice AC Delco Box tho... Even Delco branded things will be made just about anywhere these days... Delphi...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

I saw a great video on a V8 build. Aligning the dots on the two sprockets isn't TDC#1. It's actually TDC#6. very useful to know, when in need. So you have to have had your entire order pushed 180...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac275/macewen/AIRTUBESOVERCOVER.jpg
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took 10 tries to get links working... but this is about where Im at.. just vacuum and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I had forgotten some basic things when I had my chip burned by Ed Wright. (EGR, AIR, temp of thermostat). Any of it matter.... In 30 seconds he explained, EGR is disabled on ZZ4 tunes, AIR pump,...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-28-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

Perfect! Lol. I'm hoping for using a Vortec distributor with the LT1. I want to go obd2.

Beautiful pics!!

Did you just bolt up the aluminum Lt1 vette heads to the lt1 intake and use all...
Forum: TPI
10-28-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,914
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: TPI Cruise Control

Im in the same boat.

By some miracle my cruise worked after the engine swap. Recently, it stopped working. I hve my Vapor Canistor moved next to my battery (DR SIDE). I deleted my EGR. I'm in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Saga continues...

So lets start in the positive note:

New lifters presoaked installed
New tall oil filter installed.
5 qts sysnthetic added.
Zirk fittings lubbed, and dropped to reinstall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

Sounds something like what I experienced. I pulled the spider today (retains lifter guides), one prong was bend upward. I'm having trouble seeing how this could have happened on it's own. I did...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

Good deal!!! :goodjob:

Did you ask why your builder, altered the standard arrangement?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Meh.. the Spectre ones came with hardware (ball milled)... just ordered. How did you modify your alternator terminal? I have the serpentine setup.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Vortex, are yours the Mr. Gasket ones?

Yup I think I need them... I put on the rockers and locks (no pushrods), and it's way tight. I fit it without the gasket, and seemed like it needed 1/4". ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

No I wasn't daring considering grinding on components. Lol. But bits of the covers that won't weaken it too much maybe. Oh, and opening up the pushrod guide slots in the iron heads. I saw some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

OK, cool. This is a single fan car (originally a 305TBI). It cools as good or better than my dual fan setup did on my 1987 GTA 350. So, that explains why I forgot about it. I've been running...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I got the 16th spring in last night. I suspected the seals might have been Teflon. I ordered some FelPro seals (I did not use them), but they had two listings. Intake and exhaust. I got them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Just a little update.

I drained off some coolant. I rechased all 16 stud holes with a tap and brake cleaner. I installed studs with a generous amount of red loctite. I torqued them in well,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Thank you guys for all of your help with this.

I got all 16 holes tapped. In the end, I went straight to the cordless drill. I did use a guide, and I had no issues with binding. I left the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,128
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Valve adjustment?!

Yeah,

Back from the dead!

I'm doing mine today.. I'll post the sequence later, but I remember the HELM for 1988 Firebird printing said 1 1/4 turn. Now did that mean 1 turn plus a quarter, or...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-25-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

Well, my plan for today is just get my car together, and running.. hate wasting TPI gaskets, but... Cold weather is coming quick and have to tuck her away for the season. I found a 96 Vette motor...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-25-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

Joe,

Since this was a thread calling in Lt1 swappers, I felt perhaps one of them may have also used the vortec dizzy. There is a potential space limitation. Having to do with where they put the...
Forum: TPI
09-25-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 287,378
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions

OK thanks so much guys. I did gather that much thus far.

Scuzz thanks!, I did see your pics when researching the OBD II thing (AWESOME!). I didn't pay too much mind to them at the time since...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

Advanced is BTDC (before) which if you are looking at timing mark, the line on the balancer show up when lit by timing light above the 0 zero mark on the tab (OEM marker). Below zero is retarded....
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-25-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

Thanks Joe, but no mention of LT1 intake in that link.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-25-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,011
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 96-99 Vortec Truck Style Distributor/Setup??

Sorry if this is redundant, or already answered elsewhere. The OBD II thread blew up. I saw Scuzz had an aftermarket intake with Vortec dizzy and it was tight.

Does the vortec dizzy fit a...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-24-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

I've read that. Thx.

So, back on topic... LT1 intake swappers. I'm assuming this would imply a good chance of dizzy modified units. And looking ahead, I'd like to use a Vortec dizzy, if it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-24-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,838
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: ALUMUNIUM HEADS CASTING NUMBER 10207643

Maybe I dont know my 4th gens that well. Aren't these LT1 vette heads?

What are you asking for them? Take a serpentine setup for your '87 in trade? I have a complete setup (I think it is, since...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-24-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

I think the vette follow wanted to use the intake, and or heads, as I do. In which case he'd keep his ECM.

I have read reams of info on the OBD II swap, but didn't catch anyone in that thread...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Wow, I found a vette LT1 motor for $400. LT1 Aluminum heads are already tapped. LOL. I've been reading those threads too!! Still need to be shaved for guide plates. I think I'll knock this out...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 287,378
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions

Does the vortec distributor fit a modded Lt1 intake?

I'm looking to swap to LT1 intake and aluminum heads on my L98 383 block. However, OBD II is coming soon.. If I swap cam, I'll be replacing...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-24-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,103
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Tips for LT1 intake swappers

I am seriously looking at doing a LT1 aluminum head and intake conversion in my 1987 383 block. Other than recent valvetrain issues, it's fresh (so I hope).

However, I would like to also convert...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

First step, pull distributor and see what kind of wear I see on the gear. (cam good/bad)

If its good, (hope, hope) pop in all 16 new lifters, stamped SA's, intake, LS6 springs, retainers. But, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

I think it's 650 RPM in neutral. Been years since I had an automatic.

Did you put a light on it? It will jump around a bit when revs change, but settle at a constant mark, for constant RPM.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Pulling the pass side valve covered revealed a broken rocker stud. It cracked at the very bottom thread of the press-in stud. This side of valve train was not touched since the machine shop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I had a non-technical person do the physical swap. I had to commute to where it was happening. One day, shaking out the bugs (changing proms, etc, it didn't fire) I tested the coil, I pulled the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

305:

This build has had a slew of setbacks [i wasn't present for initial install, only firing; and I wasn't happy with how it happened] 1: distributor gear was initially found to be damaged, the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-20-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 99
Important/Useful : Lowering 101
Views: 126,468
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Lowering 101

If Sportlines aren't a racing spring, you've lost me! They are one of the highest rates you can find, and barely friendly to even Konis. Can you cite this dialog with Eibach?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: what does motor due with bad springs

Vader,

What source do you use for your screw in studs!? I found some Dorman ones at Rockauto. Only had 3 on hand. Did u buy them all!? Lol. I ordered some from Summit finally but they were...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Yay!

Most of my Summit order will be here today.

I noticed some smoke idling. As much as I wanted to tell myself it was rich, it was likely oil. So perhaps this cam has been beating up on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: HELP PLEASE! 1990 GTA

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/662654-still-having-problem-getting.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Still having a problem getting my new 383 running...

I just changed my distributor. Get engine to TDC 1. Remove dist cap. Mark were rotor is pointing. There's your no 1. Should be close enough to fire. Base timing should be around 0-6. Usually...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: please help trying to get to my injectors

I at a loss. Use a "quality" box end wrench (closed circle) to break it loose. If it were me I'd grab a wrench and tap tap tap on the wrench with a hard hammer, just to break it free. If you've...
Forum: TBI
09-19-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,562
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Full roller rockers and stock studs?

Do the poly locks come with the Scorpion SCP1035BL ?

I'm about to order some rockers. I have L98 heads and a ZZ4 cam. (I already order my retainers and LS6 springs, also new lifters, pushrods) ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

Yeah I saw a video from Aussie heads. He mills down the thickness of the nut, plus guide plate. YouTube is a truly amazing tool. :). I

I don't see the harm in chasing out a retainer, if you get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 84,512
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: Who here is running LS6 valve springs on stock Vortec heads?

Is there a GM parts retainer for LS6 beehive spring which works wiith the stock style L98 valvestems?

I have a zz4 cam I the block and, well didn't do my homework when giving ok to put L98 heads...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I am not uneasy about saving some money on off the shelf components. Actually, the more I look into this, the more hesitant I am to use comp cams or crane components. Not about quality, for sure. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

So: as in this thread here?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/657603-vortec-l31-tpi-lt4.html

I was thinking of using the lt4 hotcam kits springs and retainers. There seem cheaper as car as not...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-14-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
[NY] sold
Views: 531
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: engine, trans, rear, drive shaft, etc

$350 driveshaft!? Is it hand carved!?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,842
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: valve spring question

This should be a sticky. :)

Vader, or FBIRD

Are the GM ZZ4 springs basically drop in on L98 iron heads? If the retainer doesn't make clearance, what to do? If I knew the sizes I can do the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,157
Posted By Ryan3834me

Re: 383 350 TPI clacking-ticking, when warm YouTube audio, help diagnose!?

I was under the impression that ZZ4 cam being over the counter was compatible with unmodified stock heads. I think that I read this more than once.

I guess I did not research this fully. :( Darn...
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