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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 748
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: timing jump

as already stated, we need some base line stuff. pull your spark plugs. inspect them. you can find a chart online to compare. go ahead and replace them. pull the fuel filter. try to blow through it....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,138
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: Really need some advice before I start dumping cash.

agreed. i can normally pick up 350 blocks for $50-$100 around here, and i have yet to find a bad one. and if i do, i'll make a table out of it...

there is nothing wrong with a used block. and if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,138
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: Really need some advice before I start dumping cash.

I've had more good used blocks than bad... in fact i dont remember ever getting a bad block. although, almost everything i've ever built i found running. except for whats currently in the camaro. i...
Forum: Cooling
09-23-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,006
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: Using green coolant but red tint coming out of head

bleed out some fluid elsewhere, and see what it looks like. if it comes out red give us a picture. its easier to diagnose this with a visual. the only thing i could imagine would be rust from the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-17-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 350 vortec heads

Bump ill take 200$ plus shipping
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-16-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Spike_Akers

350 vortec heads

I have a set of vortec heads with 3k miles on them.. complete heads. I'm looking to get 300 +shipping, OBO...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-06-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: complete tpi set up

Sorry for not getting back to anyone, its been a while since I had time to check in. I still have it, if you still need anything let me know, ill let it all go for $300 and shipping. Really need to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-08-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By Spike_Akers

complete tpi set up

I have a complete tpi set up off of an 89 305 (i believe, bought used) for 400$ + shipping. Has harness distributor plenum intake runners ecm fuel rails throttle cable air box etc. looking to sell...
Forum: TBI
03-02-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,719
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 91 Camaro RS 305 tbi to 350 tbi from an 88 gmc

i did a vortec head and cam swap into a 89 3/4 ton suburban, and the fuel really made it impossible i went with a holley 16 psi external fuel pump, a bigger regulator i forget what size, and 454...
Forum: TBI
03-02-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: RPM's PLEASE HELP

but there is no sense i him replacing a fuel filter if it wont stop his problem right? no CHECK the filter, but dont replace it until you are SURE that it is the cause. then after finding the cause...
Forum: TBI
03-01-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: RPM's PLEASE HELP

what you need is a gauge that installs in place of the filter. and GM is not known for poor fuel systems any more than any other company. if he has poor fuel pressure, i would bet money it is...
Forum: TBI
03-01-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: RPM's PLEASE HELP

ok, things you need to check. fuel pressure. TBI must have 13 psi. if its under 10, it will affect engine performance. next, cat. although saying it wont go over 3k is alittle more than i feel it...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-24-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: odd c6 z06 wheel size?

Nah I'm actually glad the ones I have are 19x10.5 its gonna make fitment easier. I was just wondering what the deal was because I thought they were all 19x12. I thought I might have some kind of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-24-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Spike_Akers

odd c6 z06 wheel size?

i have set of C6 Z06 wheels that i got off of a vette at work, because he bent one and replaced them with Grand Sports.. my question though, is they are 18x9 in front, and 19x10 in rear instead of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: mild 350, any thoughts?

That's computer controlled right?? The 6.2s have ignition mapping that greatly reduces detonation if I remember correctly. Some of gms stock motors have 10.7 - 11:1 that run on 87... Ignition mapping...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: mild 350, any thoughts?

Gen I flat top with 4 valve reliefs... The heads were brand new freebies from a salesman at work not having the truck looked at before selling it, put 2 new heads on it, then it threw a rod 300 miles...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: mild 350, any thoughts?

I'm just alittle afraid of 10:1 on pump gas... I understand that a tight quench would decrease detonation, but would it be safe on pump gas?? And I would need to run a bigger cam with that as well......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: mild 350, any thoughts?

http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=1982&gid=287 there's a link to lunati.
The goal for the motor is to be daily driven with some power, hoping to touch 300hp maybe hit 13s in the 1/4 mile......
Forum: Carburetors
01-10-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By Spike_Akers

summit street/strip carb?

Has anyone used these carbs?? I'm building a mild 350 and looking for a cheaper carb option

Stock bore 350 with 4 valve relief pistons,
Stock vortec heads from a 98 truck
Dual plane summit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: So I've tried everything...

If it has noticeable play, change the timing chain. I have heard them make noise that sounds like a lifter before, and I have also seen exhaust leaks sound like bottom end knocks... Does it look like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Spike_Akers

mild 350, any thoughts?

I'm finally ready to put a motor in my 84 z28. Im planning on the following combo.

Stock bore 350 with 4 valve relief pistons,
Stock vortec heads from a 98 truck
Dual plane summit intake ...
Forum: TBI
09-29-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,758
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: fueling for vortec heads and tbi??

so with the 454 injectors, what fuel pressure are you attempting to run?
Forum: TBI
09-26-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,758
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: fueling for vortec heads and tbi??

i'm estimating based on similar builds (although carb'd) ill see between 280-320 range... however i havent had much experience with tbi. what would your estimate be as far a fuel pressure and what...
Forum: TBI
09-26-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,758
Posted By Spike_Akers

fueling for vortec heads and tbi??

ok guys so im building a 350 with vortec heads and i was wondering how much fuel pressure i would need and if i would need to swap injectors.. i have a roller block from an 89 truck, and 906 vortec...
Forum: TBI
08-19-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,358
Posted By Spike_Akers

5.7 tbi stalls in gear

ok guys. im having some more trouble with my suburban.. heres what happened
i took my suburban with trailer on about a 200 mile trip on friday. on the way back it would hesitate and at idle it would...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-15-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: c6 wheels with drop spindles?

i understand this. however, after having the car on the rack at work wit the rim and doing some measuring... it would fit with 56mm (2.2 inch) spacers and very, very, slight grinding of the tie rod.....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-13-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: c6 wheels with drop spindles?

how much spacing would i need to make it work? would 2.25" be enough in your experience to clear? because i think it could handle another 1/4 before it was outside the fender. that would make the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-12-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Spike_Akers

c6 wheels with drop spindles?

ok so ive already searched and havent found what i needed. my question is, im going to be running c6 17x9.5 rims with 54 offset, and 7.38 backspace, im going to use 2 inch spacers all the way around...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-12-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 262,167
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 3rd gen camaro with 5th gen wheels - pics

i can prolly get stats on those for you when i go to work tomorrow... however, if you have found a set, i'd say grab them while they are available.. i still have yet to see a 5th gen roll through the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 328,499
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

its not going to be enough off to make that big of a difference. its a 26.1 stock vs 26.6 after which will read slow by 2.1% (or 1mph at 60mph) its not a big enough difference to pull a tail shaft...
Forum: Carburetors
08-05-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 305 with 750 jetting?

ok so i know its been a few months since i posted, but i finally got the time to properly tune the carb. the sticky was great and easy to follow. im getting about 19mpg currently and good trottle...
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By Spike_Akers

brake lights wont come on when slowly depressing pedal

my 84's brake lights wont come on when you ease the pedal down but will come on when you stomp the pedal, would this be a problem with the switch or wiring somehwere?
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 305 with 750 jetting?

yes its a vacuum/mechanical distributor.. thanks for the advice
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Spike_Akers

305 with 750 jetting?

i have a 305 with 416 heads, comp cams 12-364-4, and an edelbrock rpm dual plane intake that im going to put a 750 with vac. secondaries on. the reason im using this carb instead of a 650 is it was a...
Forum: TBI
03-22-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By Spike_Akers

tbi slight problems while cruising..

ok so ive got an 89 burban (i know i know, but this site seems to be the best for info on tbi) and when cruising at about mid throttle it sometimes has a slight hesitation (feels like that first...
Forum: TPI
03-09-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: tpi in an 86 burban?

I literally have everything from the 89 including pump, harness, distributor, sensors, ecu, must have missed the part about me cleaning my garage... and yes it is carb. I never expected major gains....
Forum: TPI
03-09-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Spike_Akers

tpi in an 86 burban?

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Forum: TPI
03-09-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Spike_Akers

tpi in an 86 burban?

ok so here recently i've been working on a 86 suburban and i was going though my garage when a light bulb went off... my question is.. what would it take to make a tpi off of a 89 350 work in my...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-03-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By Spike_Akers

carb throttle cable

im looking for a throttle cable from a carbed car. hit me up with price
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-03-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By Spike_Akers

Horn button

im looking for a 82-85 z28 round style horn button hit me up with price and pics please
Forum: Engine Swap
11-18-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,557
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: 305 build 370+ hp?

i think the difference is that the 302 is is large bore short stroke where as the 305 is small bore with a longer stroke... there are some mean 305s out there... but its a 350 bored .060 with a 3...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: tpi for sale *price drop*

still for sale
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-04-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: tpi for sale

still for sale
Forum: Car Audio
09-01-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: Subs cutting out

make sure its grounded good. it sounds like the amp is going into protection, to find out watch the amp as the music plays, it should have a light on the side that tells you if its going into...
Forum: Car Audio
09-01-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,435
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: Original '83 Z-28 radio

i have an 83z with CFI and im pretty sure most of the options as yours (dont know for certain though), heres the radio that mine came with.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-28-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: tpi for sale

bump
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-26-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Spike_Akers

tpi for sale *price drop*

I have a Tpi set up off of an 89 camaro for sale. I'm asking $350 +shipping for it.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8231/28744019863814547881100.jpg...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By Spike_Akers

Re: I need help!!!!

I have a feeling its not the float being stuck, but an un regulated electric pump.. which causes similar problems... and the problems would be a lot like what you're having... the pump Is flooding...
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