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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By Zerocyde

Just built a 383 and now I can't get the belt to stop squealing and trying to jump.

Got an 88 Camaro. Swapped the 305 for a built 355 4 years ago and used the stock serpentine setup from my 305 (with ac and smog delete). Ran perfectly fine. This last winter I put together a 383...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By Zerocyde

Put in 4.11 rear from a 3.42. easiest way to fix speedo?

Is there a such thing as an aftermarket speedo that is adjustable to any ratio? Should I convert to electric? What are my options that don't involve dissembling the tranny?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By Zerocyde

Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Just put some drag radials on and my stock clutch can't hang. The clutch kit was just installed about 3 or 4 months ago, so I don't even know if I should be shopping for an entire kit or just the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Never shopped for a clutch before. Need to know what's stronger than stock.

What do you guys think of these two?

Centerforce (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ctf-df161056/overview/year/1989/make/chevrolet/model/camaro)

McLeod...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Never shopped for a clutch before. Need to know what's stronger than stock.

Jegs showed me 10.5 in. diameter discs as also being compatible. Is this true?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By Zerocyde

Never shopped for a clutch before. Need to know what's stronger than stock.

So my car is an '88 base Camaro that came with the LO3 tbi 305 and T5 (apparently WC based off of the numbers).

Two years ago I swapped in a freshly built 355. Basically stock shortblock with nice...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: I want a fuel sending unit with no fuel pump. Does one exist?

That's exactly it. I don't even have a sock on atm, just a metal line to replace the pump.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: I want a fuel sending unit with no fuel pump. Does one exist?

This is what I did, but I've always had a nagging feeling that it's somehow not "good enough".
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: I want a fuel sending unit with no fuel pump. Does one exist?

You're right, my taste and opinions are incorrect. Thank you for correcting them for me. I now love EFI. Next time I build a hot rod engine I'll put boatloads of turbos and computers in it now that I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: I want a fuel sending unit with no fuel pump. Does one exist?

You're sorry that I built a type of engine that I find beautiful and get immense amounts of joy out of?

That's kind of mean of you.

Anyway, by "from an older carbed car" do you mean an older...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Zerocyde

I want a fuel sending unit with no fuel pump. Does one exist?

I did an engine swap from FI to carb and use a mechanical fuel pump now. I would like to replace my fuel sending unit assembly with one that doesn't have a fuel pump on it. Does a direct fit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-24-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Any negative side-effects from raising the rear 1 or 2 inches for exhaust clearan

Yea, I had the 305 tbi before I built my carbed 355.



Can you buy a full, 3 inch, "headers to y-pipe to straight over the axle to catback" that fits with aftermarket headers? I have hooker...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-24-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: What size wheels\tires do you guys think are in this picture?

Okay, so, you can have as much backspace as you want, bringing the entire tire and wheel farther and farther INTO the wheel well (bringing the 2 tires on the same axle closer together) up until you...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: What size wheels\tires do you guys think are in this picture?

What would the "extremeness" of those wheels result in? What are the negative side effects you think would come from running them?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: What size wheels\tires do you guys think are in this picture?

Hey! You have great taste in wheels/tires! Heh, I'm buying a set of those ar-23's this month, and really need help as I've never gone beyond stock on a wheel\tire before.

I'm happy with stock...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: What size wheels\tires do you guys think are in this picture?

Would the wheel width matter for those rear tires?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Any negative side-effects from raising the rear 1 or 2 inches for exhaust clearan

What? My new exhaust looks like a monster compared to what was stock. That can't be right.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
Posted By Zerocyde

What size wheels\tires do you guys think are in this picture?

The rears, any guesses as to the wheel size and\or the tire size?

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/Zerocyde/15092572.jpg
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By Zerocyde

Any negative side-effects from raising the rear 1 or 2 inches for exhaust clearance?

So, now that my engine is done, I need to work on the rear. I'm swapping the 2.73s for 4.11s, but also, would like the rear to look a *bit* more aggressive.

Then I remembered that my exhaust guy...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-19-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 52,314
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: 22" wheels on a slammed 91 Z28........

Sagging your pants is one thing, but forcing your car to do it when your car can't say no?

That's just disgustingly cruel.
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Carb discussion for my 383 combination

You're either ignoring half my posts or I am not wording them well. Let me present what I have been trying to say as straight-forward as I can...

Cast aluminum is garbage, billet aluminum is good....
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Carb discussion for my 383 combination

Yea, proform is chineese garbage when every single damned hole and circuit on my first holley metering block was bent or warped and I cracked the choke horn in half with a tiny bit of pressure from...
Forum: Carburetors
09-14-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Carb discussion for my 383 combination

Yea it's basically a Holly that's not made out of clay. I'd go Holly HP series if I had known about it when I bought my proform, just because of brand loyalty I guess. Either way my proform is...
Forum: Carburetors
09-14-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Carb discussion for my 383 combination

That's what I was told. Turned out to be moot. All the vacuum secondaries are gonna do is open the rear butterflies slowly to match the requirements of the engine. After a bit of getting used to it...
Forum: Carburetors
09-13-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Is my sending unit ok for new carb

I'm assuming he meant the one that goes to the charcoal canister. Yea, plug that line right at the tank if you can. Just make sure your vent line is in good working order.
Forum: Carburetors
09-13-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Carb discussion for my 383 combination

I would avoid the 670 street avenger unless you like your metering blocks made out of clay. EVERY damned hole on it was off center or bent or something. Car wouldn't even run until I replaced the...
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By Zerocyde

Anything wrong with swapping the inside headlights with the 2-stage outside type?

So, would there be anything wrong with just buying two new outside (high\low\off) headlamps and putting them in place of the inside (high\off) ones, then just splicing the extra wire over so that you...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,058
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Wiring Up Cooling Fans

Don't really need a relay for coolant fan if you get the right parts. A 30a rated toggle switch with a 20a fuse behind is isn't going to melt the switch. (I went 20a fuse because my single fan only...
Forum: Electronics
09-11-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By Zerocyde

Trying to determine coolant fan and heater fan amp draw. Anyone know?

I need to know how many amps my radiator fan and heater fan are drawing. Anyone know off hand? What about my multimeter, can I use that to find out?

It's the stock electric fan I believe, and the...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: 15 amp aftermarket headlight switch okay to use?

Not for the headlights, no.
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By Zerocyde

15 amp aftermarket headlight switch okay to use?

So, I redid 100% of the wiring in my '88. The stock headlight switch basically had it's own 10gauge wire from the battery and then 14gauge (I think) wires heading to each of the things the headlight...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Can you restrict how far the front can drop down?

I'll go take a pic right now.

As for springs, anyone got a link or a part number for front replacement springs that wont change the ride height but will be stiff enough to help prevent dip down?
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Zerocyde

Can you restrict how far the front can drop down?

I have shorty headers that lead to a custom 3inch ypipe. It actually fits well and doesn't cover any parts like the starter, but the only problem is, if I hit a hill or something just slightly too...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Thinking of buying a third gen. Which one?

I would honestly at least have someone with you your first time. It's honestly nothing and takes barely any time at all if you have the right space and equipment and knowledge, maybe you could get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Thinking of buying a third gen. Which one?

Either is just as easy to work on, but with a carb you have style, simplicity, and minimalism in the engine bay (if you choose too).

Nothing cooler in my opinion then redoing your wiring harness...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,424
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Starter clicks and positive on battery red hot

I was in the same boat but I bought a mini high torque starter and haven't overheated it or blown it since. Works flawlessly every time.
Forum: Carburetors
05-18-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,722
Posted By Zerocyde

Do I need a wideband 02 sensor or will narrowband do?

I want to install an o2 sensor so I can turn my carb properly. Do I have to have a wide band for this or will a narrow do?

If it has to be wide, what's a good one to go with? I only want it for...
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,956
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Help identifing an Air Filter on CARB...

What do you mean by cold air intake? All of our cars come stock with an air filter set-up that pulls straight from the outside, which is a true cold air intake. This crap you buy at Autozone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-29-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,369
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: What coolant temp sending unit do I buy?

I don't want wires coming out of my heads, so I'm gonna put the sending unit at the back of the manifold, I just need to know which sending unit talks to our stock water temp gauge in the gauge...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-29-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,369
Posted By Zerocyde

What coolant temp sending unit do I buy?

It's an 88 base camaro. Was a 305 tbi but it's a different and carbbed engine now.

I need a coolant temp sending unit to plug into the 1\4 inch (back) hole on my manifold, but when I went to go...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By Zerocyde

Redoing fuel lines. I'm assuming I just need 1 line and 1 vent?

PRENOTE: I swapped to a carbed engine.

So, I'm moving my fuel lines to the passenger side. As of right now I have no charcoal canister and no return line. I'm assuming I can just run ONE line from...
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By Zerocyde

Control headlights and running lights with one 3-position switch?

I need to find an "off-on-on" type switch that goes like this:

[down]: Headlights and running lights are off.
[middle]: Power goes to running lights.
[up]: Power keeps going to running lights,...
Forum: FAQ Board
02-11-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 64,604
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: cutting out metal above fuel pump 1992

I don't think of it as just "cutting a hole."

I removed every single wire from headlights to taillights when I switched to carb and fully replaced the convoluted rats nest.
I built my own gauge...
Forum: FAQ Board
02-01-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 64,604
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: cutting out metal above fuel pump 1992

Cars aren't barbie dolls, cars are meant to be driven. The entire idea of keeping them as ornate decorative show pieces is a practice that I find absolutely disgusting.



I never once said...
Forum: FAQ Board
01-31-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 64,604
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: cutting out metal above fuel pump 1992

There are only two valid reasons not to build a custom access hatch... Either you have some kind of a weird obsession with stock, or you don't have the mechanical ability.
Forum: Cooling
11-10-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,678
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: Do any other GM radiators direct fit in a third gen f-body?

That's what I ended up doing. The only ones that fit had in\outlet holes 1\4 the size of our tubes.
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,678
Posted By Zerocyde

Do any other GM radiators direct fit in a third gen f-body?

I'm headed to the junkyard for a radiator. Mine sprung a leak. I went yesterday and got the last radiator off a third gen f-body in the whole lot. I tested it and it leaks worse than my original.
...
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: need help with charging sys

Cool, thanks.
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By Zerocyde

Re: need help with charging sys

My system NEVER charged correctly in the two years I've had my car until I said SCREW IT and redid the wiring. Here's what I did with the alternator...

Large red wire from the metal stud on the...
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