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Forum: Engine Swap
05-04-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

yeah ozz, there are so many options it gets overwhelming sometimes to try and choose, and I know I have to make sure the parts are compatible weight wise otherwise I'm going to run into the crank...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-04-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

thanks rider, that's a great link! Man I definitely have my homework to do, I read in that link that there is a package that doesn't require you to shave the deck at all or clear the rods, that...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-03-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

ok, that's not to big a deal I guess, the block is solid, it's bored out already so that's a good start, any suggestions on a good crank I should slap in there, and when you say the block needs to be...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-03-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

Hey guys, sorry for the delay in information, I had to leave town for work and wasn't able to check on those numbers, but here is what I found out. I did have my buddy who is a machinist bring his...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

Hey guys, sorry for the delay in information, I had to leave town for work and wasn't able to check on those numbers, but here is what I found out. I did have my buddy who is a machinist bring his...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-24-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

Thanks Ozz I appreciate the advice and your time!
Forum: Engine Swap
04-24-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

This is why I'm asking the pro's :). I will put sub frame connectors on my priority list, I have a box of parts I will see what intake I have (it's new) and get all of the information tomorrow for...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-23-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By JimKlim

Swap a 305 to a 383 need help

Hey everyone, it's been a while but I'm finally able to start doing my engine swap that I wanted. I was able to find a 383 (bored .30 over) with after market cam, pistons, rockers, etc..my only...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By JimKlim

What parts for the 383 kits?

Hey everyone thanks for taking time to stop here and see what I have to complain about lol I have been working on cars off and on for a good part of my life, I worked on diesels in the Marines for a...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Posted By JimKlim

Re: 350 to 383 Stroker Father and Son Build

Get the cylinders bored out on your 350, the heads can be bored out also which gives more air flow, go to (enginekits.com part number 383SK), everyone is going to throw out their opinions on parts,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-21-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 92,014
Posted By JimKlim

Re: The Plasti Dip Thread!

looks good, I am new to the plastic dip craze, do you do your tires also? How does this process work?
Forum: Interior
04-21-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,817
Posted By JimKlim

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

motley crew cassette tape with five joints rolled up 83' Z28
Forum: TBI
04-18-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By JimKlim

Re: 84 Z28 carb 305 switch to TPI 350?

I have a 4 bolt main 350 block not cracked, just trying to figure out what would be the best approach before i stick it in the car, it's easier to do everything now while it's on the motor stand. ...
Forum: Body
04-17-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 882
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Replacing rear hatch gas springs/struts

Yup just push hatch all the way up full stretch, have a helper like they said earlier and that will take the tension off. I did the same thing minus the helper lets just say I had a goose egg that...
Forum: TBI
04-17-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By JimKlim

84 Z28 carb 305 switch to TPI 350?

Hey everyone I have an 84 Z28 stock 305, I have an aggressive shift kit installed in the 700R4 tranny, now I bought a 350 block that is cracked but it has a ton of aftermarket on it, including the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Engine bogs when in gear or I hit the gas

Fixed it wade, I bought a carb rebuilt kit because when I had the car running in park it was fine but as soon as I pressed the accelerator pump on the top of the carb it died and there was no fuel...
Forum: Cooling
11-12-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,180
Posted By JimKlim

Re: What's involved in the A/C Deletion on...

your defrost will work fine your car uses your heater fan for defrost and all that jazz
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-12-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,699
Posted By JimKlim

Re: LS1: rebuild or buy running?

if I'm not mistaken there is a lot of work you have to do with the drive shafts and what not if you switch to an LS1, a lot of pain but worth the blood
Forum: Members Camaros
11-12-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 918
Posted By JimKlim

A/C unit and all components A.I.R. system and all components FOR SALE

Hey everyone I recently removed all my parts for my A/C system and the A.I.R. system that includes the a/c condenser, the canister, all the metal tubing, and the inter-cooler. The A.I.R. system...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Engine bogs when in gear or I hit the gas

choke is not sticking the car runs perfect when it is park, I added a 1/4 bottle of seafoam into the brake booster, and a half bottle into the fuel tank, I changed the coil, still nothing, as soon as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Engine bogs when in gear or I hit the gas

wadebryant thanks for the response but I have had the air filter off and watched the carb as I was reving it up I didn't see anything sticking although I really don't know what to look for when it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2010, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By JimKlim

Engine bogs when in gear or I hit the gas

I am new on here and trying to figure out my problem with my 1984 Z28 305.
I bought it around a month ago and the car is in excellent condition, never has seen winter/the engine has 130,000 miles on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Carb, vacuum, and other problems...

I have somewhat of the same problem can anyone help me? I have an 84" Z28 305 in it, I was driving the other day and it was running perfect, it was late at night about 45 degrees outside and then...
Forum: TPI
11-10-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,469
Posted By JimKlim

Re: Smog Pump Removal

Go to any automotive store and get a 5/16 manifold plug that will do it for ya, they are brass or you can go to a fleet farm or what ever and get steel ones but the brass ones held up fine to the...
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