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Forum: Body
10-13-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,310
Posted By crytical point

Re: body twist

my 83 z28 (t-tops) had 400+ hp with nitrous and the chassis was all kinds of twisted and it was way to expensive to fix and now I am a huge advocate for subframe connectors.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-22-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,250
Posted By crytical point

Re: Have you named your Cars?

92 RS is named Margo
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By crytical point

Re: Different type of sub boxes

No its just a ported box and it had roughly .8 cu ft per sub but it wasn't sounding good for the style of music I like so I rebuilt the box for a sealed and its great. I decided to point the subs...
Forum: Fabrication
08-10-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,082
Posted By crytical point

Re: Camaro shaker?

I love that drawing and its really tempting to try it while my car is taken apart for body work.
Forum: Exhaust
08-10-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,473
Posted By crytical point

Re: has anyone deleted their cats?

I bought it that way :rolleyes:
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,673
Posted By crytical point

Re: Anyone else using a 140+ amp aftermarket alt like Powermaster? Noise question

I have a 230 amp alternator but the shop that built it for me is out of business so it will be a sad day when it dies.
Forum: Interior
08-10-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,807
Posted By crytical point

Re: You gotta be kidding me!

I have an ABS headliner and it sagged pretty quick but when I got the car it didn't have one in it.

Mine is a hard top to
Forum: Car Audio
08-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By crytical point

Re: what alternator/battery people using

230 amp alternator with two deep cell batteries and I am running a 1800watt and 1200watt amp and I have no problems.
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By crytical point

Re: Different type of sub boxes

best to make a box to fit the subs specs

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/17749/2835981610087410664S600x600Q85.jpg
I have dual bazooka 10's that are facing the floor and they sound great.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By crytical point

Re: Help getting the distributor not loose

I use a 3" and a 6" extension with the round tips so they swivel around the obstacles.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-23-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By crytical point

Re: Proposed Engine build, 305

You are already eliminating the EGR so I would get rid of the AIR system as well and shave some weight. Just get a good high flow cat and some normal shorty headers and do away with all the clutter...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-22-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By crytical point

Re: Proposed Engine build, 305

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEM-CSMHP749-200/?rtype=10 since your wanting to keep it cheap as possible but I would say go carb to really enjoy this set up. The TBI would need new injectors,...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-21-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By crytical point

Re: Proposed Engine build, 305

If your gonna use those heads then you should replace your pistons with some flat tops and replace all your bottom end bearings and seals.... And I would suggest reading...
Forum: Fabrication
07-20-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,129
Posted By crytical point

Re: How did you learn how to fabricate

Being poor forces you to get creative and learn new skills
Forum: Body
07-05-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,290
Posted By crytical point

Re: opinions? i cant decide between my 2 hoods

I like the 91-92 z28 hood or the stock RS hood
Forum: Body
07-05-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By crytical point

Hiding the antenna questions

Starting the body work on my 92 camaro and I want to shave the antenna and move it and I dunno where to put it. I have read some people putting it under the dash but I don't think it would get good...
Forum: TBI
07-04-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By crytical point

Re: TBI issue I think need help asap I am lost

It turned out to be the reluctor but the distributor was stuck in the engine and had to use a ball joint separator and a crowbar to get it out.
Forum: TBI
06-30-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By crytical point

Re: TBI issue I think need help asap I am lost

no cat in it
this thing has me really confused it stopped backfiring and now you have to hold the pedal to get it to start but it will not rev up for nothing
Forum: TBI
06-30-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By crytical point

TBI issue I think need help asap I am lost

this is a 4.3 TBI in a 89 s10 and it idles erratically and will stall shortly after starting but if you floor the gas pedal it will only rev to about 2k and it is choking out and backfiring through...
Forum: Car Audio
05-23-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,880
Posted By crytical point

Re: There is more to audio than Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, etc

I swear by my 1200 and 1800 pyramid amps regardless of how much trash people talk about the brand they have lasted over 5 years of constant abuse and still sound as good as top brands.
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,021
Posted By crytical point

Re: holley vs. edelbrock

yea I am 100% sure it is a edelbrock 1407 I know they don't have power valves but it destroyed something that looked like a valve. After the big backfire it would stall around corners or hard...
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,021
Posted By crytical point

Re: holley vs. edelbrock

it blew out some seals and took out a valve in it but it was caused by my spark control not adjusting the timing for the nitrous but I still have the carb it was a performer 750. Though I prefer...
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,021
Posted By crytical point

Re: holley vs. edelbrock

I used a edelbrock for years on my 83 z28 but had one bad backfire through the carb and it was toast but they are easy to rebuild
Forum: South East Region
04-29-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,408
Posted By crytical point

Re: Florida thirdgens

turbok9 I am in the sanford area and there use to be alot going on but some clubs had problems and split of just fell apart and don't really have meets anymore. I would be down for a cruise but my...
Forum: South East Region
04-28-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,754
Posted By crytical point

Re: Florida meet anyone?

I am in the orlando area and I have been looking for a good meet since the last meet I went to I was the only 3rd gen guy there and before that it was when we would meet up at hooters in casselberry...
Forum: Cooling
04-28-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,156
Posted By crytical point

Re: This ok?

I use a 160 stat and have a air dam and it takes forever to warm up but I also live in FL and drive city 90% of the time so its nice to run cool in the summer gridlock.
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,783
Posted By crytical point

Re: A/C Compressor

the clutch is the whole assembly that the belt goes around and you can get a replacement clutch from your auto parts store but I don't think you have to evac the system to swap it
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,783
Posted By crytical point

Re: A/C Compressor

the groaning could be bad bearings in the ac clutch
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By crytical point

Re: Alternator

I got one from ebay and the company was springhill alternator but it is a 230a cs-130 with a overdrive pulley and it has been keeping my two batteries charged and handles my stereo system just fine...
Forum: Cooling
04-18-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,783
Posted By crytical point

Re: A/C Compressor

If its kicking on and off neurotically then its low charge and the kicking on and off can hurt the clutch and if that is shorting then it can damage the wiring. When I converted mine to 134 it was...
Forum: TBI
04-13-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By crytical point

Re: Lo3 is dying would like some suggestions

96 g series vans did
Forum: TBI
04-13-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By crytical point

Re: Lo3 is dying would like some suggestions

Found a 350 from a g30 van with vortec top end and TBI that runs so that might be my best bet for $300
Forum: TBI
04-08-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By crytical point

Re: Lo3 is dying would like some suggestions

Yea I am weary of just swapping used engines because you don't know how it was treated and pretty much adopting some other persons problems and like the security of new gaskets and bearings. But I...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By crytical point

Re: Lo3 is dying would like some suggestions

Should of added I have $1000 to work with would of had more but I just recently had the t5 rebuild and a new 3" exhaust system made this past month. I had anticipated doing a top end job on it since...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By crytical point

Lo3 is dying would like some suggestions

Oil pump is going and there is (louder than normal) valve train chatter in one cyl head and a couple other problems that have just gotten worse like the head gaskets. But I would like to take this...
Forum: TBI
03-28-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,654
Posted By crytical point

Re: Can a 305tbi make 300hp?

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/chevrolet/0667_phrs_305_chevy_engine_blocks/index.html ...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By crytical point

shutting off problem

It is randomly shutting off and resetting the radio memory
sometimes it will not turn right back on and will have no power for a couple seconds and then turn on the rest of the time I will hear a...
Forum: TBI
08-19-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By crytical point

Re: A little Lo3 fun....need some info

so should I just look into a 350 tbi swap? I was a little worried about it since I have a t5 and not enough money for a t56 swap
Forum: TBI
08-19-2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By crytical point

Re: A little Lo3 fun....need some info

it currently has the edelbrock headers with a large flowmaster (dunno exact size but larger than 3") but im going with new headers.

I am capable of tuning but really not willing to on this engine...
Forum: TBI
08-16-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By crytical point

A little Lo3 fun....need some info

Been searching and refreshing myself with my 92 RS 5spd and I would like some help picking parts for a top end rebuild since this car has a blown head gasket and the a**hole who did it offered to pay...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By crytical point

Re: Wheel Bearing?

Alright anything I can do to test?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By crytical point

Wheel Bearing?

I was driving around yesterday and all of a sudden the car pulls HARD to the left and when I pulled over there was ALOT of smoke coming from the brake area. What else could it be because I though...
Forum: V6
06-02-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By crytical point

Re: Pacesetter Problems

I don't even have that bracket on my engine but someone else did the 3.4 swap, even without the bracket it seems pretty strong.
Forum: V6
06-02-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By crytical point

Re: 2.8 carb question

Ok if it is the carb I think it is then its complete crap for any form of performance. I would save some cash for a cam and the 4bbl set up and then do exhaust and you should have some chirp.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-02-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By crytical point

Re: my poly stuff is LOUD! why?

I use the greased bushings and they are really quiet but the swaybar bushings were noisy so I put a little grease on them and put it all back together and its just as quiet as rubber.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-02-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,027
Posted By crytical point

Re: f-body to full frame?

I know that there are some guys that have done it on the vega and monza bodies but I don't know of many people doing it with the f-body cars since they are alot stronger.

They would use 2x4 steel...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-02-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,590
Posted By crytical point

Re: torque arm trans mount vs body mount

I have been wondering the same thing if one is better than the other. My auto X car is still using the original arm and I have been wanting to make a stronger one since I can't buy one.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-02-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 715
Posted By crytical point

Re: Klunky noise in corners?

I had about the same thing happen to me yesterday when I was pulling out into traffic and the rear end made a pretty bad clunk when I caught traction and then shortly after going into 3rd. But it...
Forum: V6
06-01-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,850
Posted By crytical point

Re: manifold bolts rusted n snaps :((((((

ALL the bolts on my autoX cars suspension are from Fastenal and I found out why they didn't put that strong of a bolt in the LCA when they ripped the mount. Awesome products!
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