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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-25-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 562
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: F/S-Complete TPI System- 87 T/A

I'll take it, let me know where to send the PayPal.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-25-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 562
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: F/S-Complete TPI System- 87 T/A

Still available? What would shipping cost to 68776?
Forum: Fabrication
01-21-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,108
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Custom Hood on eBay

Nah, my Datsun has a scoop just like that on the drivers side for turbo cooling purposes and nothing bad ever gets in there. But what most people don't realize about scoops like that is that they are...
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,378
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: New engine nearing completion.....

I apologize if I came off a little critical I'm just very skeptical of aftermarket blocks at this point because I've never broken a stock block even in my IMCA motors. It looks like you covered all...
Forum: Power Adders
01-12-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,378
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: New engine nearing completion.....

What kind of rods are those? They look pretty meaty. I don't know about the aftermarket block though. I have heard nothing but bad things about them from all the guys who make big power around here....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-04-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,446
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: SBC Vs LS1 burn outs

It is but it isn't traditionally the LS1 is not a Small Block, technically it is, take your pick either way they are both good mills. Nice burnouts by the way.
Forum: Fabrication
01-04-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,347
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Custom Fabbed Rims?

Try CCW, Completely Custom Wheels, they cut the wheels for my Datsun and I like them quite a bit expect to pay between $1600-$2000 for each wheel though. Or try Diamond Racing Wheels they will make a...
Forum: Power Adders
01-03-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,280
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Anyone using roots & turbo together?

Look up the Lancia Delta S4 rally cars, they ran turbos and superchargers on the same motor. Very interesting theory behind it, I think it could work well but I don't have the time to R&D it myself.
Forum: Power Adders
12-27-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

Well I didn't get it started with turbos but it does run with long tubes on it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kd50jbaKXeU

I am working on fitting the turbos and figuring out oil drains and what...
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,874
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: twin turbos for $789 ebay??

I really need to finish my motor just to shut all the naysayers up. Look just because parts don't cost what in your opinion they should cost doesn't mean they wont work. The parts I have sitting in a...
Forum: Power Adders
12-18-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,874
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: twin turbos for $789 ebay??

Nothing personal but have you ever actually laid hands on one? Or are you basing what you say on the internet? And I would like to know why you say they couldn't make it work it is a pretty straight...
Forum: Power Adders
12-17-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,874
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: twin turbos for $789 ebay??

I am using them on my 383, I haven't run it yet but overall I think the kit is a good deal in my opinion and most people that I have had look at it concur.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-15-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Weird shifting

I would say the shifter isn't moving into it's designated spot far enough for the trans actually shift the gear, makes sure it's not hitting on anything below the shifter boot.
Forum: Power Adders
12-12-2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I will most definitely be posting up pics of the assembly process as well as a video of it when I start it with turbos for the first time. If I have time I may even take it over to Dan Harry and use...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2007, 04:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

Sorry, I'm Navy and the sea was calling so I had to oblige (okay in reality I got dragged out with the rest of my squadron for a waste of time underway). But anyway the motor is sitting in pieces...
Forum: Brakes
12-03-2007, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Hidden braided brake lines

Or you could cheat and use covered braided hydraulic hose like I do. The stuff is black and has a soft braided cover over the stainless core. It's also dirt cheap from hydraulic shops and will hold...
Forum: Brakes
12-03-2007, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,347
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: POLISHED. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

I actually really like it it offsets the red well, and matches the wheels.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-30-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: guy in a mustang tryed setting me up

I've done it before but not on purpose I just wanted to get him away from me. I was driving my turbo Datsun back to the base and an SRT-4 pulled up next to me he looked over at me and I nodded when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,231
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Adjusting sbc valves properly.

Alright this is the way I do it, turn the crank until the a few rockers are all the way down and there is no pressure on the valve spring or pushrods. Tighten the nuts down to the desired lash using...
Forum: Power Adders
10-18-2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

Not anything to note really, the short block is done and the heads are on the bench or so I'm told. My machinist is rather busy right now fixing heavy diesels for some reason so my project is on the...
Forum: Cooling
10-15-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,520
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: COOLING VS HP

Let's take the screamer fan from my car as an example, it's a 14 inch fan that pulls 2900cfm all the time. The mechanical fan it replaced was a plastic fixed fan that pulled a lot of air at about 2k....
Forum: Power Adders
10-13-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,685
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: 91 camaro 383 tpi twin turbo

My Datsun runs 10.5:1 with a turbo granted it's a T3 and I only spool 4lbs on the street but it has made more than one guy look really surprised when a purple Z outran them. Be very careful about...
Forum: Power Adders
10-07-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: These headers any good?

Now don't get me wrong, but have you actually ever seen one of these sets of headers? I'm not talking about pictures or through friends but actually physically held one in your hands? I have and I...
Forum: Power Adders
10-06-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: These headers any good?

Ummm yeah, mine are pretty nice you can see them in my thread it should be at the bottom of the page I can't remember the title. I haven't actually fired the motor yet as some parts are still in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,613
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Removing "RTV" from oil pan gasket

Wait a minute I wasn't even thinking pan gaskets go on dry anyway, but do put that bit on the rear main and timing cover otherwise it will leak like a sieve make sure that chrome seals...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,613
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Removing "RTV" from oil pan gasket

I'm assuming it's a cork gasket? If so throw it away an get a Neoprene one. If not RTV doesn't stick terribly well to Neoprene so just peel it off.
Forum: Power Adders
09-26-2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

Yep I'm from Jackson it's a little town about a hundred miles north of Omaha and about 15 miles west from Sioux City. Small world, eh?
Forum: Power Adders
09-26-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I believe they are the 46 trim T04E compressor based on the measurements I took and the ones the turbo shop gave me. I am starting the to think the turbos are going to be a little on the small side...
Forum: Power Adders
09-25-2007, 01:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I'm getting the support brackets figured out now, while my machinist finishes my the 350 for my truck. I think I may put this setup on that motor to get everything dialed in the way I want. That way...
Forum: Power Adders
09-21-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I don't think the turbo shop was trying to be funny, they said the turbos themselves are actually pretty decent. I am realistic though I didn't expect a Garret quality turbo when I ordered it and...
Forum: Power Adders
09-20-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I bolted the headers and turbos on a core motor and threw on my Victor Jr. and a Predator on top for good measure. It looks like everything fits the way it should although I did notice that the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-19-2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Know this rim??

Hell my 280ZX came with those wheels on it, it was a very common wheel back in the day. I think Cragar still makes them though if not them then American Racing should.
Forum: Power Adders
09-15-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: twin turbo kit for $520?!?

That is definitely an SSAutochrome kit. Personally I like mine although it is the one that has the swept forward headers not the block huggers. Despite what most people say the quality of these kits...
Forum: Power Adders
09-08-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I got some pictures taken. Overall the stuff looks like it is of good quality. The fuel pressure regulator and BOV are pretty lame but I think they should work. Anyway here are the pictures.
...
Forum: Power Adders
09-06-2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

I am going to ask you nicely please leave me alone. I understand your argument and I appreciate the effort you have put forth to try and preserve the parts we do have but singling me out is not the...
Forum: Power Adders
09-05-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

Ok thats fine but since I didn't ask for yours or anyone else's help you can go kick rocks. Don't think you can throw insults at me and I am just going to cow down, and do not think for one second...
Forum: Power Adders
09-02-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

It was like $702 shipped so overall not too bad especially since I saw the same kit on ebay go for over 1k before shipping. It should be at the shop soon at least they didn't lie about shipping they...
Forum: Power Adders
09-01-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,820
Posted By SilentNight1647

I Finally Bit The Bullet

I ordered an SSAutochrome turbo kit for my 383 on the 31st even though I know they have a hugely bad reputation and no one in their right mind would waste time on this junk. But then I did some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: Need help identifing my engine!

Get the casting numbers off the back of the block that will tell you conclusively what it is.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2007, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: what happens with over-lash?

When you tighten them down snug the rocker nuts up just to the point where you feel tension on the pushrod. Use a feeler gauge if you have one that is the best way to set the lash, and no nothing bad...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-25-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 567
Posted By SilentNight1647

Full circle track suspension?

Does anyone here run a full circle track setup on their car? I am scheming about robbing some parts from my cousins old late model but I don't know how well this stuff would work on the street. The...
Forum: Interior
08-18-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,700
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: An Idiot Slammed my door, Now it won't open

GM doors are notorious for this type of thing I spent 6 hours trying to get the rod back into it's latch after it fell out on my Cutlass I would bet it's still attached somewhere in the mechanism but...
Forum: Interior
08-18-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,700
Posted By SilentNight1647

Re: An Idiot Slammed my door, Now it won't open

That piece of plastic is a clip that holds the rod in the mechanism just get a new one at a parts store they break all the time and I would bet that it was broken long before said idiot slammed your...
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