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08-21-2018, 01:07 PM
Thread: LT1 ticking
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sounds like exhaust leak either exhaust manifold...
sounds like exhaust leak either exhaust manifold has a small crack or the exhaust manifold bolt on #4 broke
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08-21-2018, 01:03 PM
Thread: Cracked lifter
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sever threads the LSx lifter is not the best...
sever threads the LSx lifter is not the best replacement (read some will never use them). FWIW I have had Comp 850's in for at least 40k mi now
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07-01-2018, 03:41 PM
Thread: Oil psi dropping
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the press on fit should hold but most realize...
the press on fit should hold but most realize they don't which is why tack weld is done. The casting and tube are not the same metal so if the weld is cold or does not cover a good portion of the...
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07-01-2018, 03:21 PM
Thread: Help pick out which camshaft to use!
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valve springs are a "wear" item, especially with...
valve springs are a "wear" item, especially with larger aftermarket cam.
The "single" spring you describe may be a Comp "bee hive" (918) spring. For your sake I hope not. If you don't know the... -
06-29-2018, 11:07 AM
Thread: Oil psi dropping
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oil pressure drop on braking or turns typically...
oil pressure drop on braking or turns typically means the oil pick-up came off as the OP discovered.
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06-26-2018, 01:16 PM
Thread: Help pick out which camshaft to use!
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if the heads have been ported, that will help any...
if the heads have been ported, that will help any cam.
If your springs are stock, replace them. The Lunati 73925K5 kit is very good
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06-22-2018, 04:01 PM
Thread: Help pick out which camshaft to use!
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of those 2 cams I would use the 846 I would...
of those 2 cams I would use the 846
I would use 1:6 RR with either and get a performance tune
or sell them both and buy a custom grind from Lloyd Elliott.
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06-09-2018, 10:36 AM
Thread: Leaky valves 95 LT1
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Lapping may resolve the leak....unless the seats...
Lapping may resolve the leak....unless the seats are worn or damaged
You should also confirm the valves that leak are not bent also
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06-07-2018, 05:30 PM
Thread: Stupid question
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A hydraulic lifter/roller cam motor should not...
A hydraulic lifter/roller cam motor should not need valves re-lashed. If you start to hear some noise after "some racing"...you may have damaged a valve train part (bent push rod or broken spring)...
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05-30-2018, 10:20 AM
Thread: EWP now car temp climbs
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sounds like the fans are not doing enough for...
sounds like the fans are not doing enough for city driving. Are the spinning the correct way? If you have the stock fans, put them back on
A EWP won't flow so much the motor runs to cold
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05-27-2018, 01:07 PM
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you need the PCM tuned for the F body larger MAF....
you need the PCM tuned for the F body larger MAF. If not it will run rich. Put the B body back on or get it tuned for the larger MAF
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05-21-2018, 10:59 PM
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WAY cool T56 conversion......but I am partial :-)
WAY cool T56 conversion......but I am partial :-)
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05-17-2018, 09:53 PM
Thread: Opti Problem?
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Courtesy of shbox.com ...
Courtesy of shbox.com
http://shbox.com/ci/cam_install.html
If the cam is not stock maybe the pin is to short. Measurement noted in link is .650 +/- from face of cam
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05-07-2018, 09:48 AM
Thread: Car misfire under load
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maybe the rotor is rubbing the cap of opti....or...
maybe the rotor is rubbing the cap of opti....or WP impeller is hitting the WP housing....although the later would not cause a misfire
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05-06-2018, 02:57 PM
Thread: Coolant leak
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...and did you put the coupler back on when you...
...and did you put the coupler back on when you did the WP swap?
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05-02-2018, 02:53 PM
Thread: new maf cold air running rough
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never heard of using "gumout" to test for vac...
never heard of using "gumout" to test for vac leaks around manifold....starter fluid, yes.
The MAF is directional...I assume you have it installed so the arrow points towards engine?
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04-30-2018, 09:25 PM
Thread: Opti Problem?
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Agree with Jeff that multiple Optis that are not...
Agree with Jeff that multiple Optis that are not AC Delco or Delphi are a crap shoot right out of the box
Also on the WTF wire problem somewhere. After dealership replaced 9 Optis when car was... -
04-30-2018, 10:39 AM
Thread: Opti Problem?
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Jeff I have always subscribed to that thought...
Jeff I have always subscribed to that thought also.....until I had a stumble on acceleration, misfire, felt like the motor was fuel starving issue. Motor would barely run in open loop, had to spoon...
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04-21-2018, 02:10 PM
Thread: Quicktime bellhousing
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^^^this smaller, cheaper, and a gear reduction...
^^^this
smaller, cheaper, and a gear reduction type starter
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Wiring in a light/buzzer to a inline flow switch...
Wiring in a light/buzzer to a inline flow switch in the heater hose would show if WP was "pumping" as the other types just show if it is getting +12v which does not indicate if a ground dropped or...
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03-29-2018, 06:45 PM
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Did you ask if because it was, albeit 2nd party...
Did you ask if because it was, albeit 2nd party purchase, NOS aka "NIB"...would they give you a break on the $100. You pay shipping
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03-28-2018, 09:20 PM
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IIRC Meziere will rebuild a out of warranty EWP...
IIRC Meziere will rebuild a out of warranty EWP for $100. My 19 year old 90+k mi is still working great but at some point it will have to go in for a rebuild.
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...ah yes...memories of my 327 with "camel" hump...
...ah yes...memories of my 327 with "camel" hump heads (2.02/1.60) right out of a junk yard pull back in '70. Got it for $75 and backed it with a Muncie 4 speed in a 55 short bed truck. Drove it like...
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Op your battery may just be to tired now,...
Op
your battery may just be to tired now, especially after sitting during the cam swap time, to hold a charge and put up with extended cranking time.
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Yeah I was surprised to see how much they cost...
Yeah I was surprised to see how much they cost now. IIRC mine was about $30 from Summit back when
The FP gauge, IR Temp Gun, HH scan tool have more than paid for themselves over the years since I...
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