Mailman818

any one know a good mobile mechanic that can come check out my car and let me know whats wrong? i am already leaning towards a cracked head or broken head gasket since that car over heated two nights ago, water in my oil and the oilpan keeps dripping after oils out and filled up my radiator...
i just wanna hear it from a pro and get an estimate of repairs to see if my babys worth repairing or i just buy a 350 and swap over.
i live in sylmar so if they can drive down to the valley easily for a cheap cost thatd be perfect. any help is awesome thanks guys
-aaron

jrfidencio

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im a mobile ase cet tech. by the sounds you might have a cracked head but before you can confirm that you need to do a block test.

Duck

PM sent.

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Try Gene Jones Racing.. He is a good friend of mine. his number is 1714-650-0042. He has a program for every repair of your car the parts cost the labor cost etc. You probably get a better deal with him swapping in a 350 or 383ci.. May take him some time to get back in touch if he doesnt pick up.

Mailman818

cool guys thanks. ill try that i mean i need like the cheapest possible solution. im a 19 yearold with a decent job but i dont make alot so im trying to spend less if possible.

Mailman818

@ duck. i didnt have any pm from you...

Guest

In that case you probably be better off fixing your six.. At your age a 350 is going to cost extra for the complete swap. And with todays gas prices your v-6 would probably be better. It all depends what you can afford to do. I have contacted Gene and let him know about your issues.

Mailman818

alright thanks. i mean i have my dads ram ive been driving around. its a guzzler but im alright with gas guzzling power. i also dont mind the work as i want to learn how to bust a swap out anyways. on the up side i dont drive too much like a maniac so i wont be pumping two times a week.

KG427KG427

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Looking to get some work done on a 91 z28 stock l98 5.7 tpi.


Install HSR intake Cams etc

Duck

PM sent this a.m. - here's an excerpt of interest to everyone.

The stock 5.7 TPI will deliver close to 20 mpg around town if you don't have a lead foot. It will have enough power and low-end torque to humiliate 99% of other cars in typical "stop light Grand Prix" situations, so other than tuning and a nice rumble from a Flowmaster, I wouldn't spend any money on mods. When you swap in the V8 and computer, also make sure to change the front springs and other suspension parts to accommodate the heavier engine. The Holley intake won't give you the same excellent mileage as the stock TPI, but if you're racing it will give you more high rpm. Personally, I'd sell it. Good luck with the swap, the car will be a lot more fun to drive.

ringo234

In the city I get anywhere from 14 to 17 mpg, but my car has had a lot of work done to it. On long trip with little stop and go traffic I can up to 27mpg. And yes a lot fun to drive.

Kevin91Z

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Dyno Don is the best TPI mechanic around SoCal, but be prepared to stand in line.

KG427KG427

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That would be perfect. What is your set up and what have you done under the hood?

We both have tpi l98 5.7

Mailman818

awesome then i have to see since i still havnt had anyone look at the car. so its been sitting for a few months. i cant drive it and i dont really wanna tow it to get it looked at. i have a perfect 305 to swap in but i wanna do a gasket change to it to clean it up and look at my internals. but i have to smog it before august. probably going to fix the six then build the 305 with swappable parts for when i get my 350. or should i just buy a 350 block? and swap everything over? a friend said he had 305 heads on his 350 for better,more compression and more hp?? he said he got around 20 out of it. never heard it being done before.
any thoughts??

ringo234

The Short Block:
4-bolt main roller Vortec "880 casting #
TRW forged pistons .030 over (357cu. in.)
ZZ4 powdered metal rods
Cast crank offset ground
.020 deck height
Compression 10.6/1

The Heads:
Edelbrock E-tec 200's 90989 #
Fully ported by "Jerrywho"
Flow #'s 270/218 w/o pipe
Milled to 60 CC's
Dual springs good to .600 lift 135/360 pressure #'s
With 10 degree locks.

Camshaft:
Crower cam 225/232 114 LSA (installed on 110* intake centerline)
Lift .585 intake .550 Exhaust
Roller rockers 1.65 intake/ 1.5 Exhaust
Cloyes double roller chain
Melling 55A oil pump
Manley head bolts and washers
Genuine Chevrolet valve covers

KG427KG427

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Picture of your engine?

ringo234

I need to correct what I said in an earlier post. Although I still get as much as 14 to 17mpg in city I haven't been on long freeway only drive since I replaced my 305 (which I did 27mpg) on a trip to Palm Springs and back.

I was recently on a cruise to San Diego County but forgot to set my trip meter. They ave. for the other drivers was in the 20-22 mpg.

I don't have pictures of the motor but it's nothing special to look at.

Dyno Don

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Here is a picture of it...way back.

KG427KG427

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Hey can any1 do my exhaust I need new cats and exhaust?

Have a 91 z28 5.7 wanna keep it stock