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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-24-2003, 01:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By raven350

Make sure if you decide that you want to do a...

Make sure if you decide that you want to do a loud gear drive you here it first.

Ask around for people in your area that might have one...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-22-2003, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By raven350

Computer control should only use a "Quiet" one,...

Computer control should only use a "Quiet" one, especially if running a Knock sensor.

I have had one in my car since 1997.

Pete Jackson "Quiet" for roller cam is great....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-20-2003, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By raven350

You may want to have the spring pressure tested...

You may want to have the spring pressure tested per the cam that you get.

I busted mine because the springs could not handle the cam. they were binding on full lift.

Lift was only:

I: ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-19-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By raven350

Been running them since 1997.. Run 13.1 with...

Been running them since 1997..

Run 13.1 with current setup.

I like them, but the AFR's are much better...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By raven350

I am running a 350 w/ 700R4 with 4.10 gears.... ...

I am running a 350 w/ 700R4 with 4.10 gears....


70 MPH is at 2900 RPMS, I make trips from Detroit to Chicago all the time and have no problems.

Gasmilage went from 19 Highway to about 16.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2003, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,089
Posted By raven350

I installed mine and had no problems.... ...

I installed mine and had no problems....

Been in there since almost day one when he came out with it....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-29-2002, 06:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 614
Posted By raven350

I have the hurst and love it. Their...

I have the hurst and love it.


Their button leaves a little to be desired, but the rest of the kit is top notch.

Plus if anything happens, you can always oreder the rebuild kit for it. Most...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-18-2002, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By raven350

I have all the Spohn goodies with all of the...

I have all the Spohn goodies with all of the parts being fully adjustable and all components with the chrome-moly rod-ends.

I love it all.

It is a daily driver, 1/4 mile drag car, and an...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-18-2002, 03:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,531
Posted By raven350

Can we please get this back on the Topic of Gear...

Can we please get this back on the Topic of Gear Drives?

If you guys want to have it out with each other, please e-mail each other.

Thank you.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-16-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By raven350

I second that motion....

I second that motion....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-16-2002, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By raven350

Spohn.net That is all I should need to...

Spohn.net

That is all I should need to say......
Forum: TPI
10-15-2002, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,070
Posted By raven350

My setup

355 (350 bored 0.030" over)
SLP 224/230 I/E duration @0.050", 0.502"/0.510" I/E lift @ 0.050" lift
9.8:1 compression
Sportsman II heads 72cc
Pete Jackson Gear Drive
24lb ADS Injectors
Custom...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-09-2002, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By raven350

I am upgrading to the 1LE Package this weekend. ...

I am upgrading to the 1LE Package this weekend.

I have their drilled rotors.

I can tell you how they work.

I will also be using Hawk Brake Pads.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-07-2002, 11:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,531
Posted By raven350

Hmmm lets see. I have a Pete Jackson Gear...

Hmmm lets see.

I have a Pete Jackson Gear drive on my car since '97.

I Drag race....

Us41 In Indiana
Milan In Michigan
Route 66 In Illinois
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-03-2002, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By raven350

I cut 1.86 60's with my Nitto 555R's. But I...

I cut 1.86 60's with my Nitto 555R's.

But I also use the Kuhmo Victorracer's for Autocross racing...

Definitely two different animals.

The Kuhmo's lite up a lot faster than the Nitto's.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-02-2002, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,531
Posted By raven350

Ah yes... But if a gear is designed to make...

Ah yes...

But if a gear is designed to make noise...

Noise doesn't always mean you are comprimising integrity.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-30-2002, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By raven350

Street tires running the following suspension...

Street tires running the following suspension parts..

Spohn LCA
Spohn LCA relocation brackets
Spohn Subframe connectors
Spohn Pan Hard Rod
Spohn Torque Arm (race version)
Polyurethane...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-27-2002, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By raven350

They definitely improve handling and cornering. ...

They definitely improve handling and cornering.

They do not effect acceleration at all except if your car is really twisting that bad.

Stock car they just stiffin it up buit are a necessity for...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-26-2002, 06:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,531
Posted By raven350

I have had a Pete Jackson Quiet gear drive in my...

I have had a Pete Jackson Quiet gear drive in my car ever since 97 and I love it.

They only make a quiet one for roller cammed cars.

And I would only get a quiet one because the noise of the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-26-2002, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By raven350

Spohn all the way... No subsitute for...

Spohn all the way...

No subsitute for quality...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-19-2002, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By raven350

Love em...

I have been running the Nitto 555R's for over a year. I drive to Chicago from Detroit and back with no problems.

No problems in the rain doing 80mph either.

The car does 1/4 drag at least once...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-19-2002, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By raven350

Having fun....

I just beat an MR2 yesterday in an E-Modified class yesterday.

He has the corner hugging car but was on street tires, and I was in my 89 Firebird with Kuhmo/Nitto setup.

Let's just say it was...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-24-2002, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By raven350

I have had both sets of tires, Nitto's and BFG's....

I have had both sets of tires, Nitto's and BFG's.

I defintely prefer the Nitto's over the BFG's any day.

They have lasted me way longer than the BFG's and believe it or not the Nitto's give...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2002, 06:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,276
Posted By raven350

I took off the TPI and put on a single plane fuel...

I took off the TPI and put on a single plane fuel injected intake setup.

I stayed the same 60' so there was no loss of torque from the intake switch and gained a second in the 1/4 mile which means...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-21-2002, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,276
Posted By raven350

I disagree.... I was pulling 1.8 60 foot's...

I disagree....

I was pulling 1.8 60 foot's with these heads and a TPI intake.

Nothing about a high revving motor...

That was all torque....

Then I switched the intake and headers to use...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2002, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,276
Posted By raven350

My experience

First off I had:

Stock TPI, 355 L98, stock crank and rods, fordged pistons, gear drive, Sportsman II heads, stage 3 shift kit, vigilante converter, edelbrock 1 5/8 headers.

1.88 60' and a 14.2...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-18-2002, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By raven350

Dana....

I have bought upgraded parts from Dana.. Basically a Stage 3 shift kit nad all the nice little goodies that came with it and he is definitely an awesome person to deal with.

Excellent customer...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-18-2002, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By raven350

I have them...

I have the Sportsman II setup..

I am currently running 13.2 on them.

Bone stock heads.

Just watch what cam/rockers you use since the lift rating isn't to high.

I believe the springs were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-28-2002, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By raven350

Me too...

Back to the top.....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2002, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,020
Posted By raven350

Got to love them. I have all Spohn...

Got to love them.

I have all Spohn suspension. It is the best.

The sub frames clear my 3" exhaust and definitely should be a first mod for everyone.

And should be a requirement for a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-18-2002, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By raven350

I have the 58mm BBK and I have no problems with...

I have the 58mm BBK and I have no problems with mine what so ever.

No whistles, excellent fit, bolt holes were perfect....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-27-2001, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By raven350

No, that has to do with the front suspension. ...

No, that has to do with the front suspension.

The rear parts are more for rear wheel hop and control of tire spin.

Plus if you get the adjustable components, you can actually get a 4-wheel...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-26-2001, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By raven350

My experience is with Spohn, and his stuff...

My experience is with Spohn, and his stuff rocks....

Give his website a try..

Just giving you another option.

Plus the prices are cheaper than what you gave...

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13.2 @...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-23-2001, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By raven350

matty350TPI, Send me an e-mail... I...

matty350TPI,

Send me an e-mail...

I tore down my 9-bolt and I think I still have mine, but they would be in CHicago at my mom's house.

Let me know if you still need them.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-23-2001, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 789
Posted By raven350

Spohn's fit awesome, I have them on my car. ...

Spohn's fit awesome, I have them on my car.

Just my opinion though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-14-2001, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By raven350

Weld ins are much better. They are...

Weld ins are much better.

They are definitely more rigid and make a "true" frame instead of a "bolt-in" frame that may over time gain unwanted clearences.

And I would definitely recommend Spohn...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-14-2001, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 484
Posted By raven350

305sbc, I don't know if it matters to you or...

305sbc,

I don't know if it matters to you or not, but I want to wish you good luck on your adventures.

I dislike it when peole say you can't do something because they haven't figured out how to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-14-2001, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By raven350

I agree with Willie. Good comments. I have...

I agree with Willie. Good comments.

I have also been running mine on my motor since '97 with no false knock. Proved by my Ease Diagnostic scan tool.

Verified the sensor worked by a nice...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2001, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,061
Posted By raven350

1) STB = Strut Tower Brace 2) Roll cage 3)...

1) STB = Strut Tower Brace
2) Roll cage
3) Sperical Rod bearings on suspension parts
4) Sticky Tires

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13.2 @ 102.6MPH 60 degrees w/ still no tuning on motor

raven...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2001, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By raven350

Spohn.. Spohn.. Spohn..

Spohn.. Spohn.. Spohn..
Forum: TPI
10-31-2001, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By raven350

I agree. All TPI motors used the 48mm...

I agree.

All TPI motors used the 48mm Throttle body

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13.2 @ 102.6MPH 60 degrees w/ still no tuning on motor

raven (http://members.aol.com/jwnolte/raven.htm)

Custom EFI...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-26-2001, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By raven350

Proportioning vlave...

Any rebuild theirs?

Anything I should know before I do mine?

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13.2 @ 102.6MPH 60 degrees w/ still no tuning on motor

Sportsman II, Gear drive, Perf. Res. chip, SLP 1 3/4"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-25-2001, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 363
Posted By raven350

I can live with it daily, then again I have two...

I can live with it daily, then again I have two 12" speakers in the back and a two chamber flowmaster......

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2001, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By raven350

Spohn defintiely has my vote Crome moly rod...

Spohn defintiely has my vote

Crome moly rod ends, tubular, fully adjustable and powder coated in the color I wanted (blue)......
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2001, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 493
Posted By raven350

Spohn's gets my vote all of the way... very...

Spohn's gets my vote all of the way...

very High quality
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2001, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By raven350

The more I drive and pay attention to my braking,...

The more I drive and pay attention to my braking, the more I think it is in the front brakes only.

I also noticed a bunch of black sludge in the resevoir in both sides.

All pads are getting...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2001, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 363
Posted By raven350

Tons of adjustability... Quality is the best...

Tons of adjustability...

Quality is the best I have seen....

Direct bolt in....

Spherical rod ends are noisey, but I can live with my noise, some people don't want to hear them.

It's all...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-15-2001, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By raven350

ttt

ttt
Forum: TPI
10-12-2001, 05:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By raven350

They currently do not make a noisy gear drive for...

They currently do not make a noisy gear drive for a roller cam.

I have been driving my car since 97 with a Pete Jackson quiet gear drive and I love it...

No false knocks either... That is just...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2001, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,833
Posted By raven350

I just got the car down to 13.2 @ 102mph. And...

I just got the car down to 13.2 @ 102mph. And the intake setup is doing a lot better than my TPI. Before with the TPI I was a consistent 14.3 @ 97mph.

I switched intakes and went to 1 3/4...
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