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Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,201
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

forget it lo l

forget it lo l
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2006, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Now that sounds like heat soke....:hmmm:

Now that sounds like heat soke....:hmmm:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,000
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Two words.......ignition modual...:iagree: l

Two words.......ignition modual...:iagree: l
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

I had the same problem...my bat. checkrd good as...

I had the same problem...my bat. checkrd good as well as the alt. Turned out being the ground cable to the bat. Check All you connections including the grounds, This could be your problem ./..coroded...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-02-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

yes you will need a V-8 distibutor. Cheap... Go...

yes you will need a V-8 distibutor. Cheap... Go to thr J/Y And pull a V/8 Dist. Bg Block Small block They are both the same...expensive..MSD Good Stuff. I ran a 600 edelbrock on my 327..easy to tune...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2006, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

here is a good place to...

here is a good place to start...https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/229665-v6-v8-swap-read.html
Forum: Engine Swap
06-13-2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Ibelieve it cost around $20. The hardest wires ...

Ibelieve it cost around $20. The hardest wires to find are in the loom coming from the drivers side...there is a Fat pink wire along with a smaller tan brown wire these go to your distibutor...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-12-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

the bracket I use bolted to the waterpump and the...

the bracket I use bolted to the waterpump and the intake mnifold.It held fine for the year I drove it on the street befor I swapped in the 406.Here is the typ Of btacket I used . I used it on the...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-11-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

if the three are on the drivers side youa re in...

if the three are on the drivers side youa re in pretty good shape for mounting your power steering. you can get away without the passenger side hole by using aftermarket brackets for the alt. I did.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-11-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

do the heads have the acc. holes in the front?...

do the heads have the acc. holes in the front? if not your in for some fabrication.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-10-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

I did this swap. Be sure and lable the wires as...

I did this swap. Be sure and lable the wires as you take them off the 305. If you are going with a carbed 327..all yo will need is about 5-6 wires to get her running. Tie the rest together and pu...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-04-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

plenty of info on this one...do a search:nod:

plenty of info on this one...do a search:nod:
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

get the clamshells...( engine mounts ) from a...

get the clamshells...( engine mounts ) from a u-pullit type yard. GM will want around 50.00 to 60.00 for them
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2006, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

MIne was the driveway infont of the garage...

MIne was the driveway infont of the garage ..couldnt get the picker to clear inside the garage....gotta do what ya gotta do!:thanks: Ghetto is a place in Louisiana!
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2006, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

check out my sig got me into the low...

check out my sig got me into the low 11's....tourqe arm is a must. Mine twisted the factory arm. made by spohn.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2006, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

never had that problem with the six or v-8...

never had that problem with the six or v-8 swap:huh:
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2006, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

read the sticky on v-8 swaps . ita a good place...

read the sticky on v-8 swaps . ita a good place to start:nod:
Forum: Engine Swap
05-24-2006, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

you forgot the 12 pack of bud 5-7...it helps. it...

you forgot the 12 pack of bud 5-7...it helps. it can be done. When you mount the v-8 mounts use the front most holes only using 2 bolts....
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

read the sticky and go from there.:nod:

read the sticky and go from there.:nod:
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-26-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,384
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

took me 6 weeks to get my touque arm :nod:

took me 6 weeks to get my touque arm :nod:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 744
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

not if you keep the same bore size....if the...

not if you keep the same bore size....if the cylinders are in good shape , no need for boring.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-17-2005, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

You dont need to remove the a arm to replace...

You dont need to remove the a arm to replace them..I didnt. Just go through the springs and into the tube with some swivels and extensions....it can be done with some time and patience....
Forum: Engine Swap
03-06-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,889
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

I had to use a ministarter with my hooker...

I had to use a ministarter with my hooker longtubes,,,,no way would the stock starter have fit, And as sais the bolt pattern is different from the other small blocks.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-19-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

I bought the Spohn torque arm for my 700r4....its...

I bought the Spohn torque arm for my 700r4....its not on the car yet, but it sure looks pretty! The only problem I had with Spohn was that it took about 6 wks to get the product. So you have to have...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-17-2004, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

it will be a lot easier if the person that pulled...

it will be a lot easier if the person that pulled the motor labled the wires...wich I doubt.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-10-2004, 06:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,200
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Wow being a little tough on the kid arent we?;)

Wow being a little tough on the kid arent we?;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2004, 05:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 995
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

could be the stock radiator causing the heat...

could be the stock radiator causing the heat issue...:eek:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2004, 05:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

one time I went through 4 rebuilt units, before I...

one time I went through 4 rebuilt units, before I got a good one.....:doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2004, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

we are running a 1000 watts in the 94 with no...

we are running a 1000 watts in the 94 with no problems. ai would just go with an OEM replacement, buy one with a lifetime warrenty and be done spending $$$$. :nod:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Glad you got her figured out. I wired my starter...

Glad you got her figured out. I wired my starter wrong on my second swap..heck I even had the wires labled. Took me about 2 days to figure out what I had done.:doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

close

close
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

sounds like you have those grounds correct. where...

sounds like you have those grounds correct. where do you have the brn wht wires connected. as said these have to be right or the system will not charge.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2004, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Do what I did! Take a jack to the boneyard!...

Do what I did! Take a jack to the boneyard! U-pull- its around here dont care how you get the parts off!
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2004, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 967
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Sounds like you wont have a lot of extra time and...

Sounds like you wont have a lot of extra time and cash. Buy the 4th Gen and be done with it..for the ride and performance, you wont be disappointed. I like them both, but they are two completly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Just remove the wiring. ( lable the wires so you...

Just remove the wiring. ( lable the wires so you remember where they go). Remove the starter bolts, and you will be able to manuver it out.
BTW are you sure its not a 2.8
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

jack the tranny up slightly and check for...

jack the tranny up slightly and check for cracking....sounds like the mount to me.:nod:
Change it with a poly mount and be done with it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2004, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

could be motor mounts. Jack the motor up slightly...

could be motor mounts. Jack the motor up slightly and do a visual on the mounts. (motor).
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

so , you find the source of the puddle?

so , you find the source of the puddle?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2004, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

be sure and replace the axle seals...or you will...

be sure and replace the axle seals...or you will be taking it apart again sooner than you like.:nod:
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
09-14-2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,578
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

That corner is notorius for cracking...mine has...

That corner is notorius for cracking...mine has the exact cracks ...age cracks....rests against the drivers door.:nod:
Just try getting your knees between the door and steering wheel..:lmao:
Forum: Engine Swap
09-11-2004, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

It would work , but for performance ,get some...

It would work , but for performance ,get some aftermarket heads and go carbed!!!
Forum: Engine Swap
09-11-2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

My first motor I swapped in was a 327 ....lets...

My first motor I swapped in was a 327 ....lets just say I like my 406 a lot more!!!;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

thanks trickster. Looks like about 12 bucks....

thanks trickster. Looks like about 12 bucks. Thanks again guys!:)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

If I want just a normal cylinder that would work....

If I want just a normal cylinder that would work. What year and car should i ask for? Seems without that I cant get anything around here. Or is it just a GM non vats cylinder? Guess what Im asking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Well Vats is no longer an issue....Guess what I...

Well Vats is no longer an issue....Guess what I will do is take the steering collum (sp) apart as described in the chiltons, then go from there. I dont have a problem with braking stuff when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Now that is a bummer! Can a locksmith make a key...

Now that is a bummer! Can a locksmith make a key for my existing cylinder?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

Key cylinder removal

The key is gone... Now I know I have to pull the steering wheel..the turn signals..and the cylinder screw. The Chiltons manual says the lock has to be in the run position . How can I do this without...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

try this

try this
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2004, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 568
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

:lmao:

:lmao:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2004, 07:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 568
Posted By Riley's35089rs+

I didnt mean to post as I wasnt sure..but it...

I didnt mean to post as I wasnt sure..but it posted anyways.:doh:
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