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Forum: TBI
01-22-2005, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By jamesbern

After more research I have decided to swap in a...

After more research I have decided to swap in a 700R4 and go with an aftermarket F.I. setup like the Holley 950 Commander. It would be alot easier to go this route from what everyone is telling me. ...
Forum: TBI
01-21-2005, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By jamesbern

I could build the tranny up to handle the engine...

I could build the tranny up to handle the engine myself, so thats not a big problem. My biggest question is the functioning of the early 4l60e as compared to the OBDII computer, are they the same? ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By jamesbern

I did my first one by myself and it turned out...

I did my first one by myself and it turned out fine, now other people ask me to rebuild theirs. Don't be scared just go slow and lay everything on a bench the way it came out and you will have no...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-20-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By jamesbern

Yes that cam is about the same as the GM Hot cam...

Yes that cam is about the same as the GM Hot cam kit, can't remeber what it costs, but since the heads come with springs and retainers you could buy the cam seperate. Figure $3200-$3500 if you have...
Forum: TBI
01-20-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By jamesbern

V6 TBI to 383 TBI

First off this is a 95 Chevy pickup, but I need the TBI gurus help. The pickuo currently has a 4.3 V6 and we will be building a mild 383 for it. The ecm and most sensors will transfer over along...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-20-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By jamesbern

Its in my 4x4, which I drag race and go mudding...

Its in my 4x4, which I drag race and go mudding in. It isn't a dragstrip vehicle, I just race anyone who challenges. So far only one loss to a 92 TPI 350 Firebird with a few upgrades(cam, exhaust),...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By jamesbern

estimate power

355 LT1 crank, rods, windage tray. GM Hotcam 218/228 525"lift, Double hump heads ported according to David Vizard. Edelbrock R.p.m. intake, Holley 770 Street Avenger carb, 1"5/8 long tube headers...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-21-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By jamesbern

Found the problem, stupid mistake. I put a newer...

Found the problem, stupid mistake. I put a newer converter on an older tranny, different input shaft splines.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-21-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By jamesbern

700R4 no gears

I am pretty sure it is either the pump or the converter, because the thing has no line pressure and doesn't go into any gear. I just need an idea on how to check which it is when I drop the tranny. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-24-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By jamesbern

92 RS dragster

I am building my 92 RS into a complete drag only car. I want to know from others experience how much weight can be removed from these cars. I am trying to figure out how much horsepower it will...
Forum: Exhaust
01-18-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 995
Posted By jamesbern

Yes, they all had an h-pipe, but like I said the...

Yes, they all had an h-pipe, but like I said the 2.5 duals took a noticable amount of my low end torque away. I was really wanting to lose some of the bottom end for traction purposes and thats why...
Forum: Exhaust
01-17-2003, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 995
Posted By jamesbern

Honestly dual 2 1/4" will work fine for most any...

Honestly dual 2 1/4" will work fine for most any streetable 350 ( under 500 horse). Even on my 383 2 1/4 duals had quite a bit more low end torque than dual 2 1/2's. Dual 3" pipe on any smallblock...
Forum: Exhaust
01-17-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 991
Posted By jamesbern

Mine looks just about like that until you get to...

Mine looks just about like that until you get to the rearend where I split one pipe over each side. You can easily use about any muffler and not lose any ground clearance as long as you put them...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-17-2003, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 827
Posted By jamesbern

I have the Eagle kit and at $1200 complete and...

I have the Eagle kit and at $1200 complete and balanced all you have to do is install cam and heads plus kit and you are going. It is very complete, the parts are very good quality and trust me if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2003, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By jamesbern

Yes

Yes
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By jamesbern

Get a cable on it they're cheap and they do...

Get a cable on it they're cheap and they do stretch and cause problem sometimes. If that doesn't fix it e-mail me with your problem and I'll help you figure it out.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-16-2003, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,053
Posted By jamesbern

If its a 2.5 they are bad about chunking the...

If its a 2.5 they are bad about chunking the number 3 rod towards the drivers side. Its hard to see since the engine is black and the hole won't be that big. Happened to me when I was in Vo-tech...
Forum: Exhaust
01-16-2003, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By jamesbern

The h-pipe will reduce noise quiet a bit, when I...

The h-pipe will reduce noise quiet a bit, when I did my dual glasspacks I tried before and after and there was a big difference. This jerk who used to work at my shop sabatoged my engine the day...
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By jamesbern

Its not as loud as dual 2 1/4 with 24"...

Its not as loud as dual 2 1/4 with 24" glasspacks, but I plan on changing to some of the round dynomax street muffllers. It wouldn't be hard at all to fit them because they are only another inch in...
Forum: Exhaust
01-13-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By jamesbern

After doing my own 2.5" duals at work I really...

After doing my own 2.5" duals at work I really see only one problem with it, there is no place to put a hanger. You will have to fab your own mounts. The other problem was having a lift where the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-13-2003, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By jamesbern

I have 3 Edelbrock's on different vehicles and I...

I have 3 Edelbrock's on different vehicles and I also just bought a 770 street Avenger for my 383. Honestly I would never suggest any Holley to someone if the could use an Edelbrock. Edelbrock...
Forum: Exhaust
12-06-2002, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,767
Posted By jamesbern

Reading this board, I thought running duals on a...

Reading this board, I thought running duals on a 3rd gen was a pain until I built my own. Dual 2.5's with headman headers and the subframe connectors are the lowest point in the car. If you want it...
Forum: Carburetors
10-10-2002, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jamesbern

I'll check that then, thanks!

I'll check that then, thanks!
Forum: Carburetors
10-09-2002, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jamesbern

Yea, I checked the power valve, but that wasn't...

Yea, I checked the power valve, but that wasn't it.
Forum: Carburetors
10-09-2002, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jamesbern

750 double pumper pouring gas in intake

I don't think it has anything to do with fuel pressure because my Edelbrock 750 works fine. Just kitted this double pumper to fix some leaks, but I had used it before and it ran pretty rich, but it...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-27-2002, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By jamesbern

What year of car do you have and thanks for the...

What year of car do you have and thanks for the info!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-26-2002, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By jamesbern

Hooker Super Comp. Headers?

How well do they fit? I bought a set of Hedman long tube headers and you couldn't get them on without a hammer and a few prybars. I have a 92 Camaro with a 383 and need some breathing for it, I...
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,210
Posted By jamesbern

For something that small, just buy some of G.M.'s...

For something that small, just buy some of G.M.'s coolant tablets and forget about it. They don't clog anything, but they sure work well.
Forum: Cooling
08-12-2002, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By jamesbern

There should be a sticker on top of the dryer...

There should be a sticker on top of the dryer that tells R-12 refill, for 134 use 80% of that number.
Forum: Cooling
08-11-2002, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By jamesbern

I'm simply talking about converting a R-12 system...

I'm simply talking about converting a R-12 system that has lost a can or more of freon due to a leak. It only makes sense to convert it for $40 when one can of R-12 costs $40.
Forum: Carburetors
08-08-2002, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By jamesbern

Either way, regular takeoff or just nailing it. ...

Either way, regular takeoff or just nailing it. My converter is 2000 stall behind a 350, but I am getting about 2600 out of it flash and about 2300 out of a brake stall. My cam comes in at 1500 and...
Forum: Carburetors
08-07-2002, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By jamesbern

Well, since I have tried both with and without...

Well, since I have tried both with and without vaccuum advance on my 383, I figured I would add my opinion. Without vaccuum advance off idle performance was noticably lacking. I was running 34...
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2002, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By jamesbern

I agree that R-12 is the best refrigerant, but...

I agree that R-12 is the best refrigerant, but that doesn't change the fact that half the time when converted to 134 the system cools better. I can't explain it! I have also been on the other side...
Forum: Cooling
08-06-2002, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By jamesbern

I work on them everday, but I don't feel like...

I work on them everday, but I don't feel like arguing about it. Believe what you want to, everybody does anyway.
Forum: Cooling
08-04-2002, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,210
Posted By jamesbern

O.K., I am going to go out on a limb here, but...

O.K., I am going to go out on a limb here, but have you verified with another guage or something that you are actually running hot? Many times the guage inside the car can be inaccurate. I run a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2002, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By jamesbern

When you remove the distributor cap, check to see...

When you remove the distributor cap, check to see if the shaft in the distributor is sloppy, this is common.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2002, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By jamesbern

Sounds like a bad actuator.

Sounds like a bad actuator.
Forum: TBI
08-03-2002, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By jamesbern

Check fuel pressure and filter.

Check fuel pressure and filter.
Forum: TBI
08-03-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By jamesbern

Advance timing 2-3 degrees, increase fuel...

Advance timing 2-3 degrees, increase fuel pressure, use headers, run larger exhaust pipe, open element air cleaner.
Forum: Exhaust
08-03-2002, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By jamesbern

http://www.camaroz28.com/~chris/mmexhaust/ This...

http://www.camaroz28.com/~chris/mmexhaust/ This is on a 4th gen, but will work fine on our cars.
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2002, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By jamesbern

Pressure the system up and check for leaks, then...

Pressure the system up and check for leaks, then check or replace your cap. My 383 never gets hot with the stock 2 core radiator, even in city traffic. 180 degrees is the highest it has ever been,...
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By jamesbern

Its funny that people still believe that R-12 is...

Its funny that people still believe that R-12 is worth the money and that it works better. I am an A.C. expert and convert about 100 vehicles a year to 134. On average 134 puts out 5-10 degrees...
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,210
Posted By jamesbern

Check your radiator cap or just replace it. I...

Check your radiator cap or just replace it. I see many heat problems where I work that are just lack of preesure on the system.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2002, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By jamesbern

If your not in a hurry check around with...

If your not in a hurry check around with dealerships and shops that might come across what you want. I gave $50 for a complete 350 at a dealer.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2002, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By jamesbern

If you use a good cam it will make good power...

If you use a good cam it will make good power without the heads for now. My 383 was good for low 13's with stock 093 heads until I bought the Vortech's. You could get it done for a $1000 relatively...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2002, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By jamesbern

Well one of my blocks needs bored out and it just...

Well one of my blocks needs bored out and it just happens that I have a set of .40 over flattop pistons brand new in the box. If you want to stick with a roller cam then the Hotcam is my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2002, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,048
Posted By jamesbern

Yes, that should work fine. I have even used a...

Yes, that should work fine. I have even used a junkyard 350 with a rering and bearing and it runs good and has lasted over 75,000 without problem.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2002, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By jamesbern

Very simple if you pay attention to the book. My...

Very simple if you pay attention to the book. My first one worked like a charm behind a stout 383. Just pay attention and lay everything out the way it came out of the tranny and take your time. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2002, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,048
Posted By jamesbern

As cheap as $250 and as expensive as $1000 out of...

As cheap as $250 and as expensive as $1000 out of all that I have rebuilt myself. Platigauge works fine if that is all you have.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2002, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,269
Posted By jamesbern

G.M. Hotcam and it runs very well great low end...

G.M. Hotcam and it runs very well great low end torque and ends around 6000, perfect for the street. Check out last months Chevy High Performance for dyno figures with Vortech heads.
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