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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-24-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

Well it’s been a couple years since I posted here. Today I decided to pull the third member to fix a small but annoying oil leak at the gasket to housing. My sharpie notes on the pinion support said...
Forum: Power Adders
03-02-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: What boost are you running?

I’ve been running 17 psi for the last 3 years with my all stock cast bottom end 350. I run it on a road course running WOT for 15 seconds straight too. Ran 12psi on 91 and then switched to E85 and...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,744
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: In tank fuel pump choice? Holley, Accel, Aeromotive?

I've been running Aeromotive 340 pumps for 6 yrs or so. Most of that time has been E85 which if anything is harder on fuel pumps than regular gas. Haven't had any issues thus far. Also have plenty...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,470
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: fuel pump question

For the record in my car, a single Aeromotive 340 with E85 started struggling right around 12 lbs of boost on E85. This was at a low base fuel pressure of only 40 psi through -8an braided line. Power...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,626
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Is supercharging a 11:1 compression motor a good idea

Steve, is the 4200 engine swapped into something? Or is this still in a Trailblazer/Envoy? I've always thought it would be fun to boost one. Forgive me if you have a thread going, haven't been on...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 810
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Boost Controllers... Opinions Wanted

Ran a ball and spring style manual boost controller for a few years in two of my cars. Worked great. Much quicker spool than just running a stiffer WG spring. The advantage being the WG doesn't even...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

When I ordered my housing from Moser, I spec’d my rear brakes as “F-body LS1 rear discs” and the brake brackets hole pattern lined right up. I’m not sure if the 93-97 4th gens have the same pattern....
Forum: Power Adders
09-04-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

I can't see much about your setup. What are the details? Heads/cam/intake? What are you running for fuel? And what's your total timing under boost? Do you have any 1/4 mile times or trap speed? Do...
Forum: Power Adders
09-02-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Ha well I’m not familiar with your setup but my 17 psi isn’t really making that much power since I’m running mediocre flowing Vortec heads and a small cam. I don’t spin it past 6K and it’s probably...
Forum: Power Adders
09-02-2018, 12:00 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Yeah what’s with the random over priced stuff? I doubt they sell many but I guess if the get someone to fall for it every once in a while it’s worth it. I’ve never bought anything other than the...
Forum: Power Adders
08-28-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

It’s funny you say that about EBay stuff because I haven’t noticed that at all. I just bought a 3” thick core bar and plate intercooler about 2 yrs ago for the Honda and I believe it was around $100...
Forum: Power Adders
08-28-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Yeah I’m pretty fortunate to have E85 all around where I live. I have 3 turbo cars (2 Hondas) and run it in all of them. It’s funny my S2000 and my Iroc are pretty much tied in a roll race with the...
Forum: Power Adders
08-27-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Well it seems it’s about time for my yearly update again! End of August 2018... The Iroc is largely unchanged from last year. Still running E85, same 700r4, same set of gears in the 9” (thank God...
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Time for an update. At the end of this summer I ended up loosing first and second gear in my tranny. I took off easy from a stop light, waited until it shifted to second, and then rolled on the...
Forum: Power Adders
05-07-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

I figured I would post a little update on the Iroc since it's been a long time. The original GM 350 HO crate engine is still holding up perfectly. I'm running the same setup still but have been...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-10-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

That's cool to hear that you are happy with it so far and that my thread helped! The 9" definitely adds a lot of weight to the car, and they say it is less efficient as well. I'm curious to know if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

I could see those other details effecting the ride height a little bit, if the differences stacked up in the same direction. Did you have to do any clearancing to your floor to clear anything? I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

I don't think my ride height changed at all. I don't believe I measured the distance between the axle centerline and the spring perches so I can't speak to that. I guess it all comes down to that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

[QUOTE=antman89iroc;6104314]Vortec350, how's it holding up now? I am in the process of doing basically the same upgrade so I've been reading up on your thread

Hey antman,

The rear end is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,208
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Sorry for the 700r4 questions

What downshifting are you talking about? The 4-3? If so, plugging the TV valve is probably the only/best way.
Dang hitting two moose huh? We don't have to many of those in MN.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,263
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 700r4 post-rebuild quirks.

I seem to remember a similar feeling on my first rebuild on a 4L60E in a Tahoe. It would feel like something was dragging when first starting up cold and backing up, and I think in first gear as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,342
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Shift Kit, Corvette Servo, or Both?

You're welcome, that's what this forum is for!
My brother installed a Transgo kit in his 4L60E and kept the stock servo. It was in a 4.3 Blazer so it had a small servo, the smaller stock one. We...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,342
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Shift Kit, Corvette Servo, or Both?

Hi Fred, I ran a B&M kit back in the day when I didn't know any better and they simply have you block the travel on the accumulator pistons. This results in a jarring 1-2 shift at all throttle...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,057
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Rebuilding trans, need some help

I've rebuild a couple 700r4's and a 4L60E for my own use and have learned a few things along the way. For stock, or near stock power levels, a basic rebuild kit with basic clutches should work fine....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,390
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 700R4 shifts through 1st and 2nd but revs in 3rd like a slippage.

Is it the same transmission before the "power torque" engine swap? Or did it come with the engine? Either way if the TV cable is misadjusted, multiple things can result. I'm assuming you are still...
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,742
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Meth Progressive controller necessary?

I have done the same thing. Just back your regulator WAY down on your air compressor or what ever's handy and use a nozzle you can slip a vacuum hose over. Regarding the water meth flow, 175ml/min...
Forum: Power Adders
12-21-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,790
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four - 5.3 project!

Thanks for the review of your setup and listing the timing. Gives me a good idea of your timing map. I can't believe you run the timing that high under boost! Seems higher than typical N/A timing...
Forum: Power Adders
12-20-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,790
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four - 5.3 project!

Awesome Steve! Thanks for sharing. I hope to someday see numbers closer to those. I have been trying to keep track of what you have going on, but I have a few questions that I could probably find...
Forum: Power Adders
10-06-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,790
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four - 5.3 project!

Steve, your build threads helped me out a lot especially when I was first getting my feet wet into the the turbo world. I'd love to see your car pulling the wheels with a transbrake launch! I got a...
Forum: Power Adders
09-28-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,186
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 401 twin turbo new track best

Thanks for sharing the info. That seems like a lot of timing at that boost level but it seems once you hit a certain level you can basically flatten out the timing. Which sounds like it works well...
Forum: Power Adders
09-26-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,186
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 401 twin turbo new track best

Wow that is crazy. I guess that Dart SHP block holds a little more power than they rate it at, huh? Justin, I'm curious about your ignition timing with your setup. Care to explain what your timing...
Forum: Power Adders
08-31-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,186
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 401 twin turbo new track best

Your car is my favorite third gen. That is frickin insane how fast you are getting! I love how it squats like mad all the way to the 1/8th! Awesome! Keep posting videos, I can watch them all day! I...
Forum: Power Adders
08-19-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 291,705
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo on a budget: 91 Z28 rear mount build

If you get this car into the 11's without drastic motor and drivetrain changes I'm gonna be mad! Lol.
Forum: Power Adders
08-19-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 291,705
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo on a budget: 91 Z28 rear mount build

It'd probably be close to a wash cost wise vs an intercooler. $100 or so for a pump, $40 for a nice nozzle setup, and then a cheap Hobbs switch since I'm guessing you can't trigger it off the ECM....
Forum: Power Adders
08-19-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 291,705
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo on a budget: 91 Z28 rear mount build

My 25x12x3 fit right in front of the stock radiator (without A/C) without having to really modify anything besides slight trimming on the brace that angles from the hood latch area down the bottom of...
Forum: Power Adders
08-19-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,510
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 87 Camaro LT Turbo SBC

Using an inferior head gasket to "save" the engine isn't a strategy I would choose, but to each his own. If you sneak up on the tune and know what you're doing you should be fine. My composite head...
Forum: Power Adders
08-18-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,510
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 87 Camaro LT Turbo SBC

For what it's worth, I've been running my stock cast rotating assembly (same as a vortec truck engine) for 4 years now under boost. First ever experience with a turbo and I have yet to hurt it. I...
Forum: Power Adders
08-18-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 291,705
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Turbo on a budget: 91 Z28 rear mount build

Wow turboing a second third gen huh? I didn't expect this to be your thread!
What are your expectations with the spooling? Seems like a pretty big turbo for a stock 305 but I don't know much about...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: new trans

My first 700r4 from TCI had very harsh 1-2 shifts at very light throttle. Got annoying after a while. When I tore it apart I noticed the output shaft had a hairline crack running lengthwise between...
Forum: Power Adders
07-29-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Fuel System Suggestions

I'm running a single Aeromotive 340 in the tank with -8an feed and return lines.I am using the stock wiring from the fuse panel to the tank, which might be affecting the pumps performance somewhat....
Forum: Power Adders
07-20-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Vids from track this weekend

Wow awesome. Glad to hear the air to water paid off. Not a simple task to build it and hook it all up.

"Hoping for 160's". I can't even fathom that!

I'm sure I could find it somewhere but what...
Forum: Power Adders
07-20-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Vids from track this weekend

Impressive! Thanks for sharing the videos. Are you happy with the new water inter cooler setup? How were the IAT's on those runs?
Forum: Power Adders
07-16-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,569
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Alky/water injection only, no IC ?

That's the one bad thing about water/meth injection is that it can fail. Obviously many things can cause an issue, dead pump, wiring issue, clogged nozzle, etc. I run an intercooler and just recently...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-12-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 58,155
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Follow along as I build and install a Moser Ford 9"

Just a final update on the rear end. I've been thrashing on it as much as I can and it's holding up just fine. Plenty of times down the track with the drag radials and no ill effects have come from...
Forum: Power Adders
06-25-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,431
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Fuel pump options

Cool thanks Justin. I might just have to try that if I get frustrated with changing around my third gen tank a second time.
Forum: Power Adders
06-25-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,431
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Fuel pump options

I remember reading about the 4th gen tank swap, do they really bolt right in? What about the filler neck? I'm running a single Stealth 340 pump with -8an feed and return and am running out of fuel at...
Forum: Power Adders
06-02-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 31,115
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Got turbo? It's time for me

Made it back on the dyno the other day. Last year with full exhaust through a Flowdisaster muffler it made 375hp/400tq at 8-9psi. This time I only ran the straight piped 4" out the door like I've...
Forum: Power Adders
05-31-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 30,486
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 89 IROC Twin Turbo LQ4 Build

Wow, that IS a clean car! I love the turbos both on the same side. Very cool and different. I'm running a MS3 on mine and love it. The data logging is pretty sweet. I can't wait to see more progress...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-28-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 49,666
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: Camaro Drag Car Project

Subscribed. Good progress! The dash looks much better black. What do you figure the car will weigh when complete? Maybe I missed it, but what convertor are you running? Is it a trans brake VB?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-26-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,136
Posted By vortec350s10

Re: 7.5 10 bolt in drag project

Broke the pinion on mine, and never ran quicker than 1.8 60ft's. Had 3.42 Richmonds, with a stud girdle cover. Wish I never invested in it, as I doubt leaving it all stock would have died any sooner....
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