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Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,561
Posted By DacMan

Re: added CB radio, would like speakers on a switch, coming from 2 sources

Ha there's someone who hasn't had a truck stop cb antenna very long :doh::doh: Truck stop cb's are typically poor quality, I bought a cb antenna from a flying j down the street last fall, and it...
Forum: Car Audio
03-03-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,561
Posted By DacMan

Re: added CB radio, would like speakers on a switch, coming from 2 sources

No problem man, I love my cb, just hate to see people burn up theirs, I always hear people say, "I don't know why but my cb's seem to always break"... lol it's cause they never adjust them, my cb was...
Forum: Car Audio
03-03-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,561
Posted By DacMan

Re: added CB radio, would like speakers on a switch, coming from 2 sources

I promise you if you hide your antenna under your rear bumper side ways it will absolutley fry your cb, and you will have zero radius for transmission, and reception. I don't know how many times...
Forum: Car Audio
03-03-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,561
Posted By DacMan

Re: added CB radio, would like speakers on a switch, coming from 2 sources

I think you're making this too difficult, what kind of cb do you have? Most cb's have their own speaker, that's pretty damn loud. If that doesn't work, most guys i know run a seperate set of speakers...
Forum: Interior
03-03-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By DacMan

Re: what size torx

I think it's a t50 or t55 just like the seat belt bolts that hold them to the floor. I took mine out with a channel lock, because so much of it's exposed, it shouldn't take much.
Forum: Body
03-03-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,592
Posted By DacMan

Re: tail light restore?

Is the 220 you have wet sand paper? If not then don't even think of using is, it will gum up like crazy, 220 is too rough to begin with imo instead go to the store and buy an assortment pack of wet...
Forum: Interior
02-28-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By DacMan

Re: T-top gear stripped!

I'm in indiana, would you be willing to trade for a rear hatch motor and switch, plus cable?
Forum: Interior
02-28-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By DacMan

Re: T-top gear stripped!

It's an 83 so it's latch style. Thanks though

Dac
Forum: Interior
02-28-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By DacMan

T-top gear stripped!

Hey everyone, I have an 83 camaro with t-tops and my drivers side t-top latchs system doesnt work, I disected the t-top and found that the gear conected to the release handle is stripped. Does anyone...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-28-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

27, I'd be estatic to get 20 on straight highway miles with a 243 rear end :/ I have to run primium, and it's cammed, with super high compression.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-27-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

I love my edelbrock, if i had to do it over again i would have sprung for the endura shine, i found out the performer serries is made by magnetti marelli, which is bull **** bc i thought that it was...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-27-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Well guys we have a new problem... I can't keep the tires planted on a launch, this thing has too much torque for an inexperienced driver!!! I'm thinking new tires, and some rear end suspension...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

No problem, Happy thirdgening!
Forum: Engine Swap
01-25-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Sweet Man,

Sounds like a good deal. Rust free is a must, no one wants to do what i did.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-13-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Thanks guys, she's come a long way. I couldn't have done it w/o the help of this thread, and the generous help of LukeJ, A very wise Monte Carlo expert, and my good friends at napa.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-08-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Got the 350 in and man is it sweet!!!! Lots of throttle response.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,762
Posted By DacMan

Re: Scrubbing down the engine bay

Scotch brite, power washer, and a can of rustoleam satin black
Forum: Electronics
01-06-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By DacMan

Coil Resistance?

Does anyone know what the limit for acceptable resistance for an hei coil is, my Hanes manual says that it should be zero or close to zero? What the hell does that mean?:idiot: I'm getting a reading...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-02-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By DacMan

Re: 86 Z28 REBUILD... Soldier needs help!!!!!

Hows the paint? What about the floors... are they solid? All these things are somthing that can't be overlooked, and will cost big bucks to repair, and for 700 bucks it must be a steal if each are in...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-02-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Alright so I got something done today, I decided to repaint my block satin black cause I think it'll look sick with the valve covers I re-did today. First pic is with a lot of cleaning... they were...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-31-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Well they were convenient, and they are the 58cc ho heads which were the ideal heads, I can't remember the casting somthing like 14166 or somthing IDK. I was really popular a few years ago before...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-31-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

I know it's been a long time since I posted here, but I have been making progress, decided to remove 305 completley and replace it with a 350 w/ 305 heads and intake, won't have much in the quarter...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Does anyone know if there is a difference between intake and exhaust valve springs?!?!?!?!?!?
Forum: Interior
12-01-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By DacMan

Re: Epco Shift Knobs????

Yikes, that would suck. I've been looking at the smallest pistol grip shifter made by hurst for mopars. I think that would be sweet; and unique as well. Here's a pic:
Forum: Interior
12-01-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By DacMan

Re: Epco Shift Knobs????

That's what I thought, but maybe there's somthing difficuilt about manufacturing the stripes IDK. I was also thinking about getting a hurst t handle shifter, or a pistol grip. Does anyone know...
Forum: Interior
12-01-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By DacMan

Epco Shift Knobs????

Hi everyone,
I was looking at shift knobs and saw some really cool ralley striped shift knobs which is basically what I was looking for. The link is:...
Forum: South West Region
11-30-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,442
Posted By DacMan

Re: ThirdGen Serpentine Belt Conversion

What is the real advantage of a serpentine belt setup other than reliability? I have a 305 and just bought new belts for it (three) and have been told going serpentine would be a good upgrade, do i...
Forum: Interior
11-29-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,633
Posted By DacMan

Re: 4th gen seats, what makes them different?

Yeah man,
Houndstooth:
Forum: Interior
11-29-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,633
Posted By DacMan

Re: 4th gen seats, what makes them different?

Those are the houndstooth print seats rigtht?!? Those could have needles in them and it wouldn't matter, they look sooo good!!!:D:D:D
Forum: Interior
11-29-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,633
Posted By DacMan

Re: 4th gen seats, what makes them different?

I'm 6 foot 7 and have not seen any added head room, especially with the power tracks, but the comfort added is well worth the money. The thing that gives you more leg room with a 4th gen power seat...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-25-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,488
Posted By DacMan

Re: IROC vs Civic vs Eclipse

I'm right there with you man, I wish more people did that, it would be so fun, and bad a$$
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-25-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,488
Posted By DacMan

Re: IROC vs Civic vs Eclipse

I know man it's sweet. I love that they travel in packs, what a bad a$$ way to hang out. I wish more third gen guys did that.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-25-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,488
Posted By DacMan

Re: IROC vs Civic vs Eclipse

I'm not even a mustang guy but that was a sweet video... OWNED!!!
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Sent
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

lol touche!! I agree I would love to have you know who's monte, that thing is right up my ally and not totally destroyed past repair.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Ohh yeah, also any suggestions ohh great v8 powered sorcerer, lol.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Ohh lol, sorry luke i didn't see your post there i was commenting on marks post, i got the timing chain on (but not without a fight) but I can't get the timing cover to line up right. It is at an...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-31-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Will do,

Are you running a v8 yet?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-30-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Well congratulations mark! I'm doing ok, I got the 305 torn down and took off the timing cover. And the timing chain has about an inch of play... it hasn't jumped but it's so loose that the timings...
Forum: Interior
10-15-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By DacMan

Re: Temp. Gauge Issue

I bought a new sending unit and wired it in and my temp gauge still doesn't work, i know that the ground wire can just be grounded to the frame, and it it, so should I run the other wire that runs to...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

That'd be awsome, i'll get em because I don't want to use my intake, although it is aluminum...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

lol ok five7 ill keep the hp down, with that in mind (and a low budget) I am now looking at a 350 short block crate motor made in the 90s that a guy has, he only wants 50 bucks for it, and it can run...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-13-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
Posted By DacMan

Re: My first camaro

Please tell me you're going to get rid of those aftermarkte pedal pads!!! Dragons belong in fairy tails not on accelerators lol
Forum: Engine Swap
10-08-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Anybody?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-07-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

So IYO will a stick and 300 hp be enough for street fun, or will I end up dissapointed. I just don't want to put out 300-325 hp and look back angry cause I didn't do enough. But seems like with a t56...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-07-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Would a t5 hold up to 300 hp much better? How about the rear end?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-07-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Well If I run a LT4 Hot Cam and grind valve guides, reseat, that's all in machinging so the heads can handle the new cam, then an edlebrock intake, and I've already got a brand new edelbrock carb. So...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-07-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Ok so here's the deal guys, this sat I'm going to the junkyard to buy a mid 90's 350 shortblock and late 90's vortec heads. According to a lot of research from myself and most importantly some very...
Forum: History / Originality
10-05-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,255
Posted By DacMan

Re: Motorweek 89 IROC-Z vs. IROC Race Car

LOL "Suprisingly the Iroc beat the IROC Racing car off the line" Did you see how long that race car burned out... if that had hooked up it would have been no contest
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,428
Posted By DacMan

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Once I had the template were I wanted it I test fit it, then began to "mathematically" figure out how to center horizontally and vertically my two pieces. I will be the first to say they aren't...
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