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Forum: Canadian Region
06-11-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By the zander

Re: FS: NEW Probe Forged Pistons With Rings.

PRICE DROP !!

$300
Forum: Canadian Region
05-13-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By the zander

FS: NEW Probe Forged Pistons With Rings.

Brand new never installed. Purchased for $600 from mopac. Going for bigger displacment (383) and as such i need different pistons.

These are Probe FPS series premium forged pistons. 0.030"...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-09-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By the zander

Re: megasquirt questions

Personally i would go with MS-II at the moment as MS-III inevitably has lots of bugs to be worked out before its daily-driver stable. The only significant difference is native support for sequential...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-03-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By the zander

Re: Balanced 355 assembly with 4-bolt block and L31 vortec heads

Bump.

Willing to sell pieces seperately as follows

'97 Vortec generation 4-bolt block (unmachined) $200
'97 Vortec Heads machined for screw-in studs $100
Balanced SCAT/Keith Black 355...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-30-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By the zander

Re: Balanced 355 assembly with 4-bolt block and L31 vortec heads

i'm not absolutely desperate, but i would like it gone sooner rather than later (that would enable me to keep injecting cash into my current projects). The block is from a '97, i'll get you a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-28-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By the zander

Re: Balanced 355 assembly with 4-bolt block and L31 vortec heads

TTT

$1500 is just an idea, tell me what you think this is worth.

-Zander
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-27-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By the zander

Balanced 355 assembly with 4-bolt block and L31 vortec heads

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PRICE REDUCED! SEE LAST POST
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I have a fully balanced (by cnc-motorsports) rotating assembly comprised of a SCAT nodular...
Forum: Canadian Region
04-27-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

Alright, i'm going to need the weather to shape-up in a hurry. i'm just dying to get back to my (unheated, uninsulated) garage.

On another note, i have a fully balanced (by cnc-motorsports)...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-04-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

While i appreciate the suggestion i did recently purchased the above tool. Unfortunately the inexpensive summit appliance is simply an adopted brake-line tool. The result is that the flaring bars...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-03-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

Hey everyone, i am currently in the midst of bending/installing new aluminum fuel lines and was wondering if anyone has a 37 degree (AN) flaring tool i could borrow for an hour? I am having a hard...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-08-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

I thinned it 2-5% with MEK and sprayed it through a 1.7 fluid tip, went on fairly easy.

-Z
Forum: Canadian Region
07-06-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

You will require approx 600ml of rust bullet per coat (two coats minimum is recommended).

-Z
Forum: Canadian Region
07-05-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 884
Posted By the zander

4X Brand new, never installed 245/50 R16 Tires

I have a set of 245/50 R16 General Altimax HP tires sitting in my basement. I purchased them 6 months ago with the intent to install 'em on my IROC, but my focus has shifted to my S10 project and...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-05-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By the zander

Re: WC T5 trans / 10 Bolt rear

Bump for a good deal and an excellent seller. His communication is always prompt and informative.

-Z
Forum: Canadian Region
06-10-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By the zander

Can anyone reccomend a (manual) transmission rebuilder in/around the Calgary area?

I am purchasing a WC T5 from a member in Calgary and was wondering if anyone in my area has had good/bad experiences with transmission rebuilders in Calgary or surrounding area? On another note what...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-09-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By the zander

Re: 84 T5 Vs an 86 T5?

Negative, the strength only increases when you move up to a 1988+ "world class" T5 transmission.

-Z
Forum: Brakes
06-06-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,660
Posted By the zander

Re: Compressing rear caliper piston

correct, the rear calipers have a mechanical type parking brake. the parking brake replies on a screw-like mechanism and thus you cannot simply compress the piston back into the bore with a c clamp....
Forum: Canadian Region
05-30-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By the zander

Re: Looking for a WC T5 Transmission.

Thanks for the offers, i have a month to locate a V8 WC unit, after that i'll definately consider a NON WC version.

[88redchicken]
I think technically the boxes behind v6s in 88 were WC in that...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-28-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

Quite honestly, in order to coat the inside of the Sonoma's frame rails i plan to thin down a whole lot of tremclad (hey, it's cheap) and pour into the frame, agitate and rotate the entire rig. ...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-28-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

I looked around for an undercoating setup that would allow me to spray rust bullet inside frame rails, unfortunately i didnt find anything satisfactory.

If your interested i'm in the middle...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-28-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 53,938
Posted By the zander

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

Rust bullet, It kills rust DEAD! But seriously, i love the stuff. It can be applied to almost any metal surface with any level of preparation (obviously the better the prep the better the...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-27-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By the zander

Looking for a WC T5 Transmission.

Hey, Im looking for a WC t5 transmission/bellhousing in Canada (shipping on a used transmission from the US quickly overwhelms the value of the tranny itself). I need something to fill the void in...
Forum: V6
05-26-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By the zander

Re: Which Valve Springs?

Valve springs are matched to the camshaft to select, what are you installing?

-Z
Forum: TBI
05-07-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,982
Posted By the zander

Re: Tbi Bore Questions

[Chevy racer] I was running a pair of stock-bore 350 TBI units to keep the intake airflow speed up. Running dual units allowed me to use stock 51Lb/Hr 350 injectors at ~20psi to fuel a 383. ...
Forum: Body
05-05-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,900
Posted By the zander

Re: 86 camaro (Ferrari)

As far as kit cars go this one pretty bad, that is it wouldn't fool a Ferrari enthusiast more a second. However i do have to give the builder a world of credit as it looks like a lot of hard work. ...
Forum: TBI
05-04-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,982
Posted By the zander

Re: Tbi Bore Questions

I built one for a friends 383 stroker, what would you like to know?

It was based on an edelbrock dual-quad performer air gap manifold, i used a pair of SBC TBI units linked to open simultaneously...
Forum: TBI
05-04-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,982
Posted By the zander

Re: Tbi Bore Questions

That sounds like it might be stretching the limits of a single 454 TBI, have you even considered twin TBI?

-Z
Forum: TBI
05-04-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,982
Posted By the zander

Re: Tbi Bore Questions

By the looks of the 454 TBI (which has the same bore center as a 350 TBI) there isn't much material left between the bores. I would say 2" is the maximum bore.

-Z
Forum: TPI
05-04-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By the zander

Re: Head confusion

the pre/post '86 generally refers to the intake manifold bolt pattern. All of the SBC heads will bolt onto any GEN1 (not LT1/LS1) block. However if you wish to reuse your existing intake manifold...
Forum: Brakes
05-01-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By the zander

Re: Summit SUM-BK1323 disk conversion

This is the kit you want, listed to be compatible with 7.5/7.625" 10-bolts.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By the zander

Re: chevy 355 need heads hmmm hmmm

Just my two-cents, the cost/trouble of porting your stock TPI manifold and adding aftermarket runners is almost the cost of a bare holley stealthram, which will provide considerably more airflow...
Forum: Exhaust
04-29-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By the zander

Re: 305 with Magnaflow?

I have a set on a 454 1-ton truck, so i can't say what they'll sound like on a 350. On the 454 they are moderately quite at idle, louder than magnaflows quieter than flowmaster 80s, and at WOT they...
Forum: Exhaust
04-29-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By the zander

Re: 305 with Magnaflow?

tony, check these out.

http://www.classicchambered.com/classic/products.html

-Z
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By the zander

Re: chevy 355 need heads hmmm hmmm

Tony, i dont think it's possible. It would have to go through the water jacket of the head.

-Z
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By the zander

Re: chevy 355 need heads hmmm hmmm

InfernalVorex, can you elaborate a bit. I was under the impression that the majority of TGO considered stock Vortecs to be far superior to stock L98 heads. Unless of course were not talking about...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-25-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By the zander

Re: Rear caliper (82-87)

in case you can't find one from a member on TGO...

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php Part #19141039

-Z
Forum: Fabrication
04-24-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By the zander

Re: A/C via thermoelectric device

It certainly sounds like a cool idea, and would eliminate some of the mess in your engine bay typically associated with A/C. I'm not sure what your motivation is but unlike an electric fan or water...
Forum: Interior
04-19-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,803
Posted By the zander

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

I haven't found anything out of place in my third gen. However when i did the 60K service on my '91 mitsubishi 3000gt i found a handful of leaves in the water pump :D

-Z
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By the zander

Re: Why do you need a vaccum advance distributor?

actually, for it to function properly the distributor needs to be connected to a ported vacuum source. a ported vacuum source will show no vacuum at idle and full manifold vacuum from part throttle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By the zander

why not place an AFPR directly after the fuel pump?

Perhaps I'm overlooking something obvious, but why shouldn't i install my AFPR directly following the external EFI fuel pump. The pump is located 1' forward of the tank, under the trunk space. I...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,921
Posted By the zander

Re: Can i use a 255lph walbro with a stock TBI unit ?

Alright, i'm glad i asked in that case. My problem is i really like the professional products line of external EFI pumps, and i would like to run a big block TBI w/90lb injectors. The smallest pump...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,921
Posted By the zander

Can i use a 255lph walbro with a stock TBI unit ?

I was wondering if there are any potential problems running a high flow EFI pump, like a 255lph, to a stock TBI unit that is equipped with an AFRP. The return line from the TBI unit looks rather...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-16-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,904
Posted By the zander

Re: Vacuum adjustable fuel pressure regulator - TBI

Extreme EFI offers a nice vacuum adjustable FPR.
...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By the zander

Re: Why do you need a vaccum advance distributor?

If i understand correctly, you converted your fuel-injected (TPI or TBI) 305 to Carb? The distributor that originally came with the motor is therefore a computer-controlled HEI unit. Unless you...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By the zander

Re: Why do you need a vaccum advance distributor?

Increased fuel economy, the vacuum diaphragm advances timing at part throttle cruise facilitating more complete, efficient, combustion. I think every daily-driver should have one. Keep in mind they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By the zander

Re: need quick help (heads)

At your power level the (negligibly) larger valves on the "ported 305 heads" arent going to result in any significant performance gains. The vortec heads, while not the popular 350 variant, will...
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