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Forum: Exhaust
02-27-2014, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Hedman 68460

Thanks man!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-29-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,789
Posted By sotodn1

The method of inspection here is a bit odd to me....

The method of inspection here is a bit odd to me. Back home (North Carolina) you don't have to go to the DMV, local shops usually handle inspections
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-28-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,789
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Delaware

Hey thanks for the reply jay I really appreciate it. That was the answer I needed. So basically I can take it to wilmington or just get it registered as an antique. Id like to register it as an...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-26-2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,789
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Delaware

Hey I noticed this thread hasn't seen any activity in sometime. I would like to ask the other member on this thread about how much hassel the dmv gives us with our cars. After dropping in a 350 and...
Forum: Exhaust
01-23-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Hey guys its me again, is this the bracket that I...

Hey guys its me again, is this the bracket that I may have to cut down?

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Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Hedman 68460

Whew, I thought that's about right, Thought I saw those at a local pepboys. Think I will stick to the ones that were on my 305 lol. But hey thanks again to all you guys for the help I really...
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Hey thanks everyone for the quick responses. I...

Hey thanks everyone for the quick responses. I think I now have a clearer idea of what I need to do! And Sleeper, weren't those valve covers like $200?
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Nice Im gonna try that then. Here are some pics...

Nice Im gonna try that then. Here are some pics showing the interference. Btw, how did you get tall valve covers to work?

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Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Lol no i meant jacking the motor up to install...

Lol no i meant jacking the motor up to install the headers from underneath, not the motor mounts. Thats just *** backwards.
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Darn. I just replaced the motor and silly me...

Darn. I just replaced the motor and silly me never changed the mounts. I guess I can try jacking the car up some more and trying to access from underneath, but lifting the motor seems like a fool...
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Sounds like thats the only way to slide them in....

Sounds like thats the only way to slide them in. Don't understand how others claim they go in without interference.
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Hmmm sounds like its not too bad, but I think...

Hmmm sounds like its not too bad, but I think this is a project I wanna leave for the weekend
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Nice! Yeah it says those hedman 68460 are for...

Nice! Yeah it says those hedman 68460 are for third gens. Sucks im gonna have to undo the motor mounts. Did you have to unbolt the tranny or do you think I can manage with those 3-4 inches with the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Hedman 68460

Sorry bud I didnt understand your post. What do you mean?
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,821
Posted By sotodn1

Hedman 68460

I bought a set of long tube headers from hedman and while I have searched the forums for installation tips one thing I didn't notice is whether or not others have had issues with the brake reservour...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Starter overload?

Just to post an update. I haven't worked on the car in a while. Being in the military takes up alot of my time, but I did get the starter to work. I will however need to remove it again, as I think...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Various parts for sale in Delaware

More pictures
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Various parts for sale in Delaware

Here are the rest of the pictures, as the site will only let me upload 3 at a time
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By sotodn1

Various parts for sale in Delaware

Good afternoon everyone. I have various parts for sale in Delaware, I am located in Dover. The parts I have for sale are as follows:

TPI base from an 88 Camaro

Weiand intake manifold...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By sotodn1

Re: How do I get this dipstick to fit??

Hey 3rdgenmaro, sorry for the late respone. I know its rude to leave people hanging but Ive been so busy lately. I ended up recently taking a trip to my local pep boys and while I was there I talked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By sotodn1

Re: How do I get this dipstick to fit??

Nice, Thanks alot for the tip. Might just try that out!
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-22-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Trailblazer manifolds and how they fit a 3rd gen.

Did you have to purchase a new Y pipe or did the stock one work?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By sotodn1

How do I get this dipstick to fit??

Hey everybody, I hope someone can help me out with my 350 build. After doing some research I saw that others on this board have had the issue of reusing 86 manifolds on a pre 1980 block. You see the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By sotodn1

Starter overload?

Hey guys. I had some guys helping me out in another thread, but I decided that this needed a new thread because this is a seperate topic. Anyways, I installed a mini starter on my 350 and ended up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Starter wiring confusing

Hey thanks for the info guys!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Starter wiring confusing

Thanks alot bud, I will so just that. Gotta Google this some more. When I pull the bendix out, it rotates and strikes the flexplate and doesn't engage sometimes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Starter wiring confusing

Ha Ha got it all figured out now. The only issue I'm having now is starter alignment. There really aren't many ways to bolt the starter up, yet the starter grinds and the bendix gear gets stuck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By sotodn1

Starter wiring confusing

I was wondering if anyone had some insight as to what I am doing wrong here. I had three cables going to my starter solenoid. There are three posts on my solenoid. Two larger which are the same size...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Chevy High torque starter

Yeah, you are right. I ended up just cutting the tip of the wire and inserting and crimping a space terminal connector.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Power steering pressure hose

Yeah, just to get everyone up to speed though, the reason for the swap is I am using an aftermarket pulley and bracket kit from March performance. This kit will only work with keyway style pumps,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Power steering pressure hose

So basically I can swap parts from the metric pump to the keyway pump and use the keyway pump case?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By sotodn1

Power steering pressure hose

Hey guys, has anyone swapped an older style power steering pump into a third gen? I have an 86 camaro and I swapped in a Keyway power steering pump from the early 70's. I have a bracket that would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Chevy High torque starter

I was also wondering If i could take the solenoid off the old starter and put it on the high torque starter
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Chevy High torque starter

Yeah that's what I was thinking......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By sotodn1

Chevy High torque starter

Hey everybody. I'm hoping someone could shed some light on how to wire a high torque starter. There are three terminals. The first two are obvious, they are both the same size I believe one is for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Accessory brackets

So many of my bolts went missing and/or are rounded off and rusted. Some of this things havn't been changed since 86'. I was wondering if any of you fellas had experience with some aftermarket...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Accessory brackets

Wow thanks guys, Awesome
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By sotodn1

Accessory brackets

Hey guys I realized I made an error when taking apart my engine. In my infinite wisdom I forgot to take pictures of my accessory brackets and how they mounted. I have an 86 Iroc-z with TPI and a 305....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

Re: rod bearing scratch

Just to update everyone I decided to buy a new crank. It wasn't a matter of money, just time, cast cranks aren't expensive.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Engine and tranny removal

Thanks for all the responses everyone, I ended up just removing the engine alone. Being that I am working alone I figured this would be easier.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

Re: rod bearing scratch

Yeah to be safe I might just replace the crank
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

Re: rod bearing scratch

No the crank wasn't reground. I am using the stock parts that came out the motor, just cleaned up and new bearings. Weird because the old bearings dont look bad. As far as the scratch, it is enough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

Re: rod bearing scratch

Not sure I understood what you meant. I included a pic of the bearing.still unsure if i can press on and use an oil additive as a fail safe
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

Re: rod bearing scratch

Yup had lubed it up pretty well. Used (and the exact name escapes me) but It is an assembly lube that I used from Lucas. Not sure if using a oil additive like lucas heavy oil stabilizer would help...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By sotodn1

rod bearing scratch

So after much wait, I finally began building the 350 that will go into the 86 iroc. The only problem is when I started to install the pistons, then the rod caps, after I tighten them down I turned...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Engine and tranny removal

Thanks everybody for all the advice! I think I'm going with just removing the engine alone, after all it seems all the bell housing bolts are actually fairly easy to get except the upper drivers side...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By sotodn1

Engine and tranny removal

Hey everybody its me again and Ive got another quick question. I searched on the boards and found some posting related to engine removal. Some people recommend removing the engine alone, other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,595
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Engine swap vehicle registration

Yeah this is true, I was just wondering if anyone ever had issue with this in the past, but I will call my DMV in the morning
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,595
Posted By sotodn1

Engine swap vehicle registration

So after getting everything I needed together, I am going to be replacing the blown 305 TPI motor with an older carbed 350 engine. How can I go about getting my vehicle inspected without being...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-24-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,789
Posted By sotodn1

Re: Delaware

I am located in dover as well. Dover AFB to be exact. 86 Iroc
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