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Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,910
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: anyone tried to chrome hood louvers

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killercans/kc/killerchrome.htm and

http://www.specialtychromedplastics.com/ these are some sites for chromed plastic. hope this helps.
Forum: Cooling
11-15-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,500
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Thermostat leaking

yes that is the part I have for my car. It is the best your money can buy. that is the exact same one. you dont have to use the o ring for this either.
Forum: Cooling
11-15-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,500
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Thermostat leaking

http://www.mr-gasket.com/pdf/gaskets.pdf go to page 140 (12 of 52) in the gasket section diagram 738G. This is what I bought at autozone. when you get on the site just scroll down till you see a...
Forum: Cooling
11-14-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,500
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Thermostat leaking

hey I had the same problem I blew the paper gasket. Auto zone has a thermostat gasket that looks like a spacer. You dont have to use the o ring or any gasket sealer. its $14.99 but that thing is...
Forum: Cooling
11-14-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,636
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Car heats up fast and stays high

it is best to use 50/70 water/ antifreeze. this helps your waterpump and saves the scale buildup. the water in the motor gets hot enough to distill itself. the buildup is from hard water. distilled...
Forum: Cooling
11-14-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,636
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Car heats up fast and stays high

my car was doing the same thing when i bought it. check your fan to see if it is blowing more on the radiator or the engine. it needs to be blowing towards the engine. if not then just swith out the...
Forum: Exhaust
11-11-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,900
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: No Muffler Shop will put an exhaust on my car

what does it matter about your exhaust cat or no cat, smog or no smog. just hook the stuff up and shut up. if you wanna suprise someone do it your self. leave everything on and do it. if you removed...
Forum: Fabrication
11-06-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,910
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: anyone tried to chrome hood louvers

hmmmm. no it doesnt my buddy has them. I would do this than spray paint my car. thats just cheap and ugly.
Forum: Fabrication
11-03-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,910
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: anyone tried to chrome hood louvers

I have seen a guy buy some diamond plate sheets and he traced the design and cut them out and they look damn good. and plus the chrome paint is more lke a silver anyway it looks bad. I wouldnt do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,257
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: 92 Camaro won't start, but battery is good

take a volt meter and check for your self to see if it is getting 12 volts. If not get a better ground. It should have fire if the other one did. What mad him change the starter? If you have power...
Forum: Interior
10-31-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,837
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Fabric spray paint...quality/safety?

just redo tha fabric and be done with it! there I said it. happy now? this isnt a dealership.....I didnt say anything about carpet did I? No, I said headliners and sail pannels. no wear areas! that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: turbo hydra matic transmission help

my email is lulabell4perkins@aol.com on the back of the transmission is clutch/brake, do you know if i can just remove this and install a drive shaft or can it be removed without replacing the tail...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: turbo hydra matic transmission help

It will not let me post a pic, can I email it to you ? I talked to the guy and he is the original owner. he said there has never been a swap or anything done at all. I need to email a pic to you so I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: turbo hydra matic transmission help

i cant its still in the motor home allyou can see is the botom. and the flywheel.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: turbo hydra matic transmission help

well since you know what it is why did you give me a site to pick from 30 diferent things? It came out of a motor home 78 model maybe. I know its a late 70s model. thats why i posted this thread for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: turbo hydra matic transmission help

looks like a turbo 700, thank you I have been looking for that info. for a 454 what would be the advantages/disadvantages of a 700 turbo than say a 400..trans?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

turbo hydra matic transmission help

I have a 454 with a turbo hydra matic transmission. I have searched every where. The tag says 77l 356 and the serial number is 77-cl-2790. If anyone can point me in the right direction please do so....
Forum: History / Originality
10-28-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 12,739
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Sate police want to impond my car!

I am having the same problem with my car. The title has the wrong number on it not the car. only one letter is off and it was a typo and now I have to go and do all types of paperwork. I have done...
Forum: Exhaust
10-28-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,900
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: No Muffler Shop will put an exhaust on my car

if you wanna come to albany GA call sowega tires they will do it. this man want play, you want it done you wanna call him. the welds are the best ive ever seen. he will only accept cash for these...
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 714
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: is this for power windows?

why dont you help the people that need it if not just stay off the thread. maybe the wire should connect to your brain and make the light come on.:welcome:
Forum: Interior
10-27-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Apulstry cleaning needed to be done.

blue magic. its a jet spray all you do is spray and wipe this is about $5 a can and you will need about 1 can per seat but this stuff is out of this world. it will do the job. there is also some...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,440
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Leather interior kits, would there be any interest?

I would buy one maybe two considering i might mess up. I hope this will happen. I know it would do good in market.
Forum: Interior
10-27-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,837
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Fabric spray paint...quality/safety?

hey I know this is an old post, the spray is ok as long as you dont overdo it. I wouldnt spray the seats though. headliner,door interior, and sail pannels will be perfect. there isnt alot of wear on...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-27-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,001
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: where should i get a used 454 block

The 301 runs good we thought about trading the motor and transmission for a nice transmission for the 454. The 301 needs a new carb. The carb on it is a q jet and it looks like hell. The carb has a...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,404
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: trying to put 454 in 79 firebird(what am I doing)

thanks thats what i was I was wanting to know.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,937
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

in the jegs book they have a set of headers just for f body motor swaps $300-$500. If thats what your looking for. they are close to the block and are shortys.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,404
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

trying to put 454 in 79 firebird(what am I doing)

I have a 454 in my shop. I have a very nice 1979 firebird in the back yard. The firebird has a stock 301, is there any complications putting the 454 in the firebird? what will I have to change?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Power steering pump bracket (help)

Thanks for the help i went to the salvage yard and got a completly new setup.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,001
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: where should i get a used 454 block

My neighbor has a complete 454 engine it was in a 70s model camaro he used to drag race the car. he pulled the motor to paint and the paint shop wanted to buy the car so he sold the body and kept the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Power steering pump bracket (help)

I checked the post. I dont have an air conditioner so that part is gone. i got the power steering pump bolted on the motor its just half of it sticks to the side of the motor. there is supposed to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 735
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Help with Idle issues

check you plug wires they might be crossed
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: 1992 Camaro RS w/ 355 swap backfire

maybe you have your plug wires crossed. I had the same problem with my car. Im not sure of the firing order but do a search on a v8 firing order for a chevy. thats what i did, hope this helps.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,257
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: 92 Camaro won't start, but battery is good

I wonder if it has anything to do with the battery cables? They might be to correded to send fire or a ground. I bought a 95 camaro for $1200 dollars from a dealer because he didnt know what was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Re: Power steering pump bracket (help)

It is a v belt pully it looks as if i have the belt ran the wrong way but im still missing some bracket. It will shake at high rpms.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Da Grim Reaper

Power steering pump bracket (help)

I have a problem with my power steering belt and bracket. I was wanting to see if anyone had some pictures of a power steering bracket on a 350. this isnt an original engine so I think somethings...
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