Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Quick question.
For the guys that swapped out there engines, can you use your stock A/C pulley and compressor? I have a 305 TBI and want to go carbed only, but I want to keep my factory A/C too. Can the stock A/C system hook up to a new carb crate engine?
For the guys that swapped out there engines, can you use your stock A/C pulley and compressor? I have a 305 TBI and want to go carbed only, but I want to keep my factory A/C too. Can the stock A/C system hook up to a new carb crate engine?
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Originally posted by dunerida82
Quick question.
For the guys that swapped out there engines, can you use your stock A/C pulley and compressor? I have a 305 TBI and want to go carbed only, but I want to keep my factory A/C too. Can the stock A/C system hook up to a new carb crate engine?
Quick question.
For the guys that swapped out there engines, can you use your stock A/C pulley and compressor? I have a 305 TBI and want to go carbed only, but I want to keep my factory A/C too. Can the stock A/C system hook up to a new carb crate engine?
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From: Frankfort,Ky
Car: 89 RS..97 RS..85 Dodge PU
Engine: 89=377,,,97=V6,,,85 PU 318
Transmission: 89=TH350,,97=T5,,85PU 4 speed
Originally posted by lbrohez
I have my stock A/C compressor and pulley on my 1991 RS with a carbed 350 5 speed. Even if i dont have the lines a wires run to it. hee hee
I have my stock A/C compressor and pulley on my 1991 RS with a carbed 350 5 speed. Even if i dont have the lines a wires run to it. hee hee
*I have all the crap to hook one up if anybody wants it
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From: RI
Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 4.11 LS1 Rear End
What the *ell ----->
Here's my 84 Berlinetta.
355ci, T56, 3.70 BW with PBR, ect... It goes pretty good compared to the LG4 that was original to the car !!!
355ci, T56, 3.70 BW with PBR, ect... It goes pretty good compared to the LG4 that was original to the car !!!
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From: Avondale, AZ, used to be seattle, washington
Car: 1978 Chevrolet C10
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
my 355 in my 83 camaro when i was putting my new heads on it
my 87 formula, soon to have a carbed crate 350 in it.
my 87 formula, soon to have a carbed crate 350 in it.
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From: Harford County, MD
Car: camaro sportcoupe
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: G-Force GF5R
Axle/Gears: Moser 9"
since this post has been resurected, i will post my motor. 89 rally sport 310ci sbc. www.cardomain.com/id/mw66nova for more details on the buildup...
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From: Northern CA.
Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Just a little update on mine, 305 is being taken out in that pic
Maybe on the weekend I'll have a pic showing the 355 going in
Maybe on the weekend I'll have a pic showing the 355 going in
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From: Hampden Maine
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: Stealth Rammed 412 with TC78 Turbo
Transmission: '93 T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi with PBR discs
Well I'll throw mine in here too 
Then (L69)

Now (350 4 bolt main bored .030 over (355
) and other goodies that are in the sig)

A few things have changed in the engine compartment since that second pic, like Edlebrock polished aluminum valve covers instead of the crappy chrome ones and a few other little things, but that gives ya the general idea
-Paul

Then (L69)

Now (350 4 bolt main bored .030 over (355
) and other goodies that are in the sig)
A few things have changed in the engine compartment since that second pic, like Edlebrock polished aluminum valve covers instead of the crappy chrome ones and a few other little things, but that gives ya the general idea

-Paul
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
Quadgoat, get rid of that POS Spectra fuel filter and pick up something that will flow more. Earlier this season I had one and got made fun of so i picked up a fram filter instead, and guess what .03 to boot.
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From: Hampden Maine
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: Stealth Rammed 412 with TC78 Turbo
Transmission: '93 T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi with PBR discs
Originally posted by IHI
Quadgoat, get rid of that POS Spectra fuel filter and pick up something that will flow more. Earlier this season I had one and got made fun of so i picked up a fram filter instead, and guess what .03 to boot.
Quadgoat, get rid of that POS Spectra fuel filter and pick up something that will flow more. Earlier this season I had one and got made fun of so i picked up a fram filter instead, and guess what .03 to boot.
) Nobody has ever said anything to me about those filters flowing poorly, but now that you bring it up I will definitely look into it, thanks for pointing it out!-Paul
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
Originally posted by quadgoat
Wow, they flow bad? I haven't noticed that with mine, fuel seems to move through it very well actually, but maybe I'll try swapping it out and see if it makes any kind of difference. I might not even notice the difference though since I do street driving and haven't even gotten to take the TA to the track since I built the new motor and put the 6 speed in. I'm also trying to remember, because I'm not sure that mine is a Spectra (or do you mean Spectre?) I think mine's actually a Mr. Gasket (probably the same thing as spectre though lol
) Nobody has ever said anything to me about those filters flowing poorly, but now that you bring it up I will definitely look into it, thanks for pointing it out!
-Paul
Wow, they flow bad? I haven't noticed that with mine, fuel seems to move through it very well actually, but maybe I'll try swapping it out and see if it makes any kind of difference. I might not even notice the difference though since I do street driving and haven't even gotten to take the TA to the track since I built the new motor and put the 6 speed in. I'm also trying to remember, because I'm not sure that mine is a Spectra (or do you mean Spectre?) I think mine's actually a Mr. Gasket (probably the same thing as spectre though lol
) Nobody has ever said anything to me about those filters flowing poorly, but now that you bring it up I will definitely look into it, thanks for pointing it out!-Paul
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Not exactly done yet but this is from last night with the new 355 

Last edited by EvilCartman; May 1, 2004 at 05:59 AM.
IHI:
how in the hell are you only running 12's when you sig says that you have 950 hp. thats unreal. 950 has to be at least in the low 9's.
EDIT: IM HOPING I READ THAT WRONG AND THAT IS YOUR CARB SPECS OR SOMETHING.
does that mean that you have a carb that flows 950 cfm? because that still doesnt add up.
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Originally posted by demonchild
IHI:
how in the hell are you only running 12's when you sig says that you have 950 hp. thats unreal. 950 has to be at least in the low 9's.
EDIT: IM HOPING I READ THAT WRONG AND THAT IS YOUR CARB SPECS OR SOMETHING.
does that mean that you have a carb that flows 950 cfm? because that still doesnt add up.
IHI:
how in the hell are you only running 12's when you sig says that you have 950 hp. thats unreal. 950 has to be at least in the low 9's.
EDIT: IM HOPING I READ THAT WRONG AND THAT IS YOUR CARB SPECS OR SOMETHING.
does that mean that you have a carb that flows 950 cfm? because that still doesnt add up.
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From: Hampden Maine
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: Stealth Rammed 412 with TC78 Turbo
Transmission: '93 T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi with PBR discs
Originally posted by c-u-later
heres my motor!!
heres my motor!!
-Paul
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From: Grinnell IOWA
Car: 84Z28
Engine: 12:1 355
Transmission: fairbanks turbo350
I cant remember what brand the filter was but it was 3/8 inlet outlet and i never had a problem with flow at 7800rpm so i never worried about it. Im changing motors and adding another fuel system on my car for nitrous over the winter, havent decided on what im going with for a motor yeat.
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From: Grinnell IOWA
Car: 84Z28
Engine: 12:1 355
Transmission: fairbanks turbo350
Originally posted by camaroracer1992
culater, where did you get that radiator hold down? ive been looking for a chrome one or a polished aluminum one just like that.
joe
culater, where did you get that radiator hold down? ive been looking for a chrome one or a polished aluminum one just like that.
joe
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Nothing fancy, all blue-collar. No trailer queen, driven to the track (and to work when there's evening racing...).
better newer picture:
400 small block... vortec heads, small cam (getting swapped out soon...), other junk...
just before i got into a wreck that bent up my fender and pushed the nose down a little on the drivers side... car's still driveable and mechanically sound... still able to go out and have fun...
400 small block... vortec heads, small cam (getting swapped out soon...), other junk...
just before i got into a wreck that bent up my fender and pushed the nose down a little on the drivers side... car's still driveable and mechanically sound... still able to go out and have fun...
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Better include one of the 3rd gen, if I know what's good for me...
Doesn't look as pretty as most of yours, but how many of yours are daily, year-round, all-season drivers?
Doesn't look as pretty as most of yours, but how many of yours are daily, year-round, all-season drivers?
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Car: 1992 RS Camaro bracket car
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
This is what son used to call ghetto-a$$ 305 going into camaro. He is more reverent now that it has run 8.11 ET @ 85.45 MPH in 1/8th w/1.8554 60'. New 10.5" MT slicks should put us into 7's N/A tonight.
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Originally posted by five7kid
Doesn't look as pretty as most of yours, but how many of yours are daily, year-round, all-season drivers?
Doesn't look as pretty as most of yours, but how many of yours are daily, year-round, all-season drivers?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
...and has to pass emissions inspection and testing...
Hey, I know I'm a hack, don't even visit the "Appearance & Detailing" forum. I took that picture last night after driving home through the residual road salt/gravel from the snow storm last week. Pretty much given up on the "show", only have time for the "go".
Hey, I know I'm a hack, don't even visit the "Appearance & Detailing" forum. I took that picture last night after driving home through the residual road salt/gravel from the snow storm last week. Pretty much given up on the "show", only have time for the "go".
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From: Detroit, MI, USA
Car: '82 Trans Am
Engine: Blown 540 BBC
Transmission: TH475
Axle/Gears: Dana 60, 4.10 w/spool
Originally posted by c-u-later
sweet! what headers are you runnin on that good lookin bigblock?
sweet! what headers are you runnin on that good lookin bigblock?






