The Oklahoma Thread
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So I just got off the phone with a buddy of mine that owes me some cash. He will be able to pay me back starting Feb. or march. After Christmas the Motor is comming out and torn down. As soon as he starts paying me back the money is going strait to the Motor build. I'll have a list of what I'm getting/ doing to the 305 as soon as I find the parts I want. and I will post some pics as soon as I get them.
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Why a 305? I know that may be what you have, but, there are many other "better" choices. Especially if you have to rebuild it anyway.
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^Right. 350s are dirt cheap and drop right in. You don't even have to do the @$$ pain of a v6-v8 swap.
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well for what I am wanting to do to the motor, I can spend the same amount of money as I would to do the same thing to a 350 and get maybe 25 less horse power. Or I can save that $300-400 now to ensure I get everything that I want for the 305. Im not wanting a ***** out drag/race motor. I'm just wanting something that can hold its own. the real motor will come later down the road when I can handle that much power on the road course.
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well for what I am wanting to do to the motor, I can spend the same amount of money as I would to do the same thing to a 350 and get maybe 25 less horse power. Or I can save that $300-400 now to ensure I get everything that I want for the 305. Im not wanting a ***** out drag/race motor. I'm just wanting something that can hold its own. the real motor will come later down the road when I can handle that much power on the road course.
also i think i know where to get a ls1 motor and trans for 1500 if anyone wants to kno
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Yeah I knew an lt1 trans and ls1 block don't match. I was going to get the car whole from my aunt. It was totaled out and my uncle bought it back from the ins before he died. i would have had everything for it. But IT was sold before I had a chance to talk to my aunt about it. Oh well. I'll just have to go a different route now.
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yeah that sucks.
i just wanted to make sure u knew. didnt want u to think i was calling u stupid or anything
i just wanted to make sure u knew. didnt want u to think i was calling u stupid or anything
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welllllll....... aside from trying to live through these storms it hasnt been too bad..... i got my heads in.... they are EQ performance cylinder heads. They are cast iron and have 235cc intake runners and 72cc combustion chambers with straight plugs. Fully assembled with 2.08/1.6 stainless steel valves, single 1.25inch valve springs that can handle a .600 valve lift. The springs work with either hydraulic or solid flat tappet and hydraulic roller camshafts. The heads also come with screw in studs and guide plates. Here is what they flowed for the advertisment.... ive got my flow sheets out in the car.
INT / EX
.1-73 / 61
.2-145.1 / 115.3
.3-204.4 / 149.8
.4-250.9 / 170.6
.5-286.1 / 189.6
.6-305 / 198.1
.7-311.1 / 201.8
.8-313 / 203.6
INT / EX
.1-73 / 61
.2-145.1 / 115.3
.3-204.4 / 149.8
.4-250.9 / 170.6
.5-286.1 / 189.6
.6-305 / 198.1
.7-311.1 / 201.8
.8-313 / 203.6
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^Nice! When do ya think it will be back together and ready to drive?
I haven't done much, other than deal with mentioned ice storms and Christmas with the family (oh, and Avatar kicks ***). Got a factory service manual for Christmas. Man, I don't know how I lived without one.
I haven't done much, other than deal with mentioned ice storms and Christmas with the family (oh, and Avatar kicks ***). Got a factory service manual for Christmas. Man, I don't know how I lived without one.
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welllllll....... aside from trying to live through these storms it hasnt been too bad..... i got my heads in.... they are EQ performance cylinder heads. They are cast iron and have 235cc intake runners and 72cc combustion chambers with straight plugs. Fully assembled with 2.08/1.6 stainless steel valves, single 1.25inch valve springs that can handle a .600 valve lift. The springs work with either hydraulic or solid flat tappet and hydraulic roller camshafts. The heads also come with screw in studs and guide plates. Here is what they flowed for the advertisment.... ive got my flow sheets out in the car.
INT EX
.1-70 55
.2-139 115
.3-199 171
.4-246 190
.5-282 199
.6-308 202
.7-313 204
INT EX
.1-70 55
.2-139 115
.3-199 171
.4-246 190
.5-282 199
.6-308 202
.7-313 204
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388 with 200 shot of juice
we ran into a problem last night after we got it assembled... the rod to block clearance was striking so i have to dremel that down and the rod to cam was a bit too close for comfort but i may be able to get away with it especially if the lobes are opposite of the rod... i may have to grind the rod a bit too.... either way the roatating assembly has to be re-balanced now...
we ran into a problem last night after we got it assembled... the rod to block clearance was striking so i have to dremel that down and the rod to cam was a bit too close for comfort but i may be able to get away with it especially if the lobes are opposite of the rod... i may have to grind the rod a bit too.... either way the roatating assembly has to be re-balanced now...
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That sucks but been there done that and have a first place trophy... with 6" h beams and a 3.875" stroke crank and a solid roller I found I had quite a bit of material to take off the rods and block.
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so it looks like ill have to wait till tax return. then i might get another car
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btw im thinking of selling my trans to one of my friends around here for 500 when he gets money. just throwing out that if someone wants one on here first
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so plans may have changed i think i might get a lt1 and t56 for a steal
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Stern ST-8's for a 5 series bmw. $450 shipped for the wheels in a 17x8.5" +13 offset, fits almost perfect but can't go full lock. I did have to drill the tiny center cap area out to 2.96" which was a little time consuming, but doable. I called around a few places and the best bet for getting them is on ebay.
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17s, they look fuggin huge.... Cool design though. I've got a friend that has a few Bimmers. Always wanted to try swapping wheels.
91RS, what kinda deal is a "steal"? Last time I priced LT1/T56 it was selling for $1500. Yeah, its been a while.....
91RS, what kinda deal is a "steal"? Last time I priced LT1/T56 it was selling for $1500. Yeah, its been a while.....
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well base price for the engine and car is 1500. the car is a 98 v6 bird they tried to put a 94 motor and trans in. so its all..... f'ed so i might get it cheep. i talked to a guy who said try to give 750 and then go from there. the main thing i need from the bird is the clutch pedal and stuff. then i can part and sell the rest.
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haha, could probably part it for what ya pay for i!
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and i might be picking up a 5sp v8 car from kansas soon.
im starting to get very very excited to be with the croud again
im starting to get very very excited to be with the croud again
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hey oklahoma!!!! just lettin ya'll know im still alive.. i met kylewbooker a while back because i bought a cowl hood off of him.. good peeps as usuall.. i hope everyone else is doin good as well!!
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LOL @ the news for the END OF THE WORLD ICE STORM!!!!!!1
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lol yeah the news is a joke.. but the ice is gettin thick around here!
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the engine is almost done... all i have left are pushrods, rocker arms, and oil pan...
im running a '69 block bored .060 over with a scat cast steel crank, eagle forged i beams, probe forged flat tops, 153 tooth flexplate, 6.75 in harmonic balancer, the heads i posted above, edelbrock performer rpm air gap intake, .540/.562 cam, cloyes true roller timing chain, holley 750 dp
i need some 1.5 rocker arms for a 7/16 stud true roller, 7.290 push rods, and a nice oil pan
all built around nitrous... ill be using a 150 shot normally but will keep my 200 jets with me
im running a '69 block bored .060 over with a scat cast steel crank, eagle forged i beams, probe forged flat tops, 153 tooth flexplate, 6.75 in harmonic balancer, the heads i posted above, edelbrock performer rpm air gap intake, .540/.562 cam, cloyes true roller timing chain, holley 750 dp
i need some 1.5 rocker arms for a 7/16 stud true roller, 7.290 push rods, and a nice oil pan
all built around nitrous... ill be using a 150 shot normally but will keep my 200 jets with me
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go to the TPIS website UF06. there are some 7/16 1.5's aluminum or steel for under $200
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i just bought a 92 rs t top 5.0 5spcar 25th anv. and a 98 bird with a 94 z28 lt1 and t56(long story on that) im back in the loop!!!!!!!!!!!! post pics soon
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Sounds good! Get pics soon...
The engine build has kinda ground to a halt... I've ran out of funds... but I have plenty of things to work on
The engine build has kinda ground to a halt... I've ran out of funds... but I have plenty of things to work on
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Well I just found out something about my new car. It has the rare lexan t tops
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THey are not that rare, GM replaced them under warranty awhile back with glass because they spider webbed really bad. Mine are spider webbed, I plan on sanding them smooth and putting dark tint on them to make it look better on the outside. If yours are in good shape, consider yourself lucky, I would do some research to see if there is a way to maintain the condition of them. Maybe tint them some more, I dont know.
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Well you could have just given that to me lol. Let me belive that it was lol. Will glass ones fit?
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Would love any information you guys could give me regarding a 1984 Camaro Berlinetta. I inherited it when my Grandpa passed away. It has less than 60K original miles on it and is in good condition. Email if you would like: rachellyn80@hotmail.com
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Pull-A-Part currently has 4 third gens on the lot. An '85 Camaro, 2 '91-'92 'birds, and an '85-'90 TA. I took the strut tower caps, trunk plastics, shifter and a trim piece for my Alero and got out of there under seven bucks. 
Oh, and they have 3 4th gen Camaros too.
Oh, and they have 3 4th gen Camaros too.
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i need to hit up pullapart and get a front bumbercover and a front spoiler for my car.
has anyone on here ever ordered long tube runners from AS&M??? what's the deal? its been a week and my order still hasnt been processed.
has anyone on here ever ordered long tube runners from AS&M??? what's the deal? its been a week and my order still hasnt been processed.
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Would love any information you guys could give me regarding a 1984 Camaro Berlinetta. I inherited it when my Grandpa passed away. It has less than 60K original miles on it and is in good condition. Email if you would like: rachellyn80@hotmail.com
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New to the sight ..... Got a 91 R-S convt, white, red interior, balck top. It's got a broke 3.1 V-6 and automatic, I want to put a 5.3 and auto in it and I am starting to gather info....My goal is a nice driver with good fuel economy and would like it to perform well but not looking for a race car. By the way I live in Tulsa . I've some 1st gen camaro's also.
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Welcome. Be sure to drop by the engine swap sub-forum if you haven't already.
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i have my whole exhaust for sale hooker shorties custom y pipe 3inch no cat and flowmaster muffler 250. Im cleaning up the headers and was going to clear coat header paint it. Can put other color if wanted
text if interested 4052586473
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i have my whole exhaust for sale hooker shorties custom y pipe 3inch no cat and flowmaster muffler 250. the headers are being cleaned up and i will paint them. if anybody is interested text me at 4052586473
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i said i would post pictures. just waiting on title info(long story)
i said i would post pictures. just waiting on title info(long story)
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I live in Blackwell ok have an 89 rs l03 switching too 600 Carter carb,comp cams 08-502-8 hydraulic roller cam,416 ported heads,stainless steel headers,edelbrock performer intake,Mallory dist.,comp 986-16 valve springs. That's all I can think of right now still wanting roller rockers,3.42 posi,stall converter. The car is really showing it's age but when I get it running I don't think anyone will expect much from it the way it looks going down the road!!!!!!!
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My brother and I just picked up an 87 IROC-Z 5-speed. needs a little help, won't start because the pump doesn't seem to kick on. Once we get that sorted, we'll be ready to go.
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I was also wondering "What the heck are these?"
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I was also wondering "What the heck are these?"
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if im not mistaken, you put your miles in it between fill ups too get milage. So nobody wants a FULL exhaust for 250?