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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,527
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Rebuilt engine tapping/knock help!

check your exhaust manifold and y-pipe bolts. sometimes those metal donut things don't seal right, creating a small enough exhaust leak to seem like an engine tick
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By NagleMac

Re: hawks t5 consersion kit

Yes thats all you'll need. The only problem you"ll run into is the PIA of a job it is, do-able but time consuming. It comes with used clutch and hydraulics, might not want to reuse those. I just did...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,822
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Planning a 350 rebuild - piston choice stock versus flat-top?

Yup, piston choice will depend on the heads. I think you should be able to meet your goal with the LT4 cam, clean up the heads a little (depending on which ones you have). Are you also changing your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 39,118
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Roller Cam in Non Roller block, Whats need it and is it worth it?

The lifters and cam will be MUCH cheaper with a roller ready block instead of retrofitting. $300 or so for the cam and $150-250 for the lifters.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 39,118
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Roller Cam in Non Roller block, Whats need it and is it worth it?

If you are stuck on trickflow, they have heads with 62cc chambers, too bump up the compression a bit. I bought trickflow 195's for my 383, and looking back now I wish I would have bought a set of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Looking for input on 305 buildup

For the price of retro-fitting a roller cam into a non-roller block, it definetly isn't worth it, especially on a 305
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 39,118
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Roller Cam in Non Roller block, Whats need it and is it worth it?

It will have more power and also be streetable, but you won't be running at full potential with the lower compression of the short block and even the less aggressive profile of a flat tappet over...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 39,118
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Roller Cam in Non Roller block, Whats need it and is it worth it?

Weakness of the goodwrench shortblock isn't necessarily your problem. The low compression and a block without provisions for a roller setup are your problem. You can fix these problems by changing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 568
Posted By NagleMac

Re: help

If it's not tuned yet I would suggest starting there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By NagleMac

Re: How does this sound for a 305 build?

Sorry I was talking wheel hp. Unless you want to put a lot of money into this, you might want to either rethink your goal or theway you want to get to that goal.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By NagleMac

Re: How does this sound for a 305 build?

You'll get probably around 200-220 with that combo.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By NagleMac

Re: NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ???

I just did motor mounts about 2 months ago. I drilled the rivets from the old mounts, took out the bottom bolt (the easy one to get to) and pryed up the clamshell. Took the old ones out, put the new...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-06-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,832
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Anyone Stay Stock and Auto X With Their 3rd Gen

I ran this year with my basically stock 91 RS. I had WS6 sway bars with poly bushings/endlink, lakewood shocks/struts, an air intake and muffler also. I ran stock class this year and ended up racing...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,430
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 496 Oil pan rubbing oil pan! HELP!

Did you try a magnet?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,121
Posted By NagleMac

Re: '86 TA 305 TPI: Replace or Rebuild?

Definetly want to go up to larger injectors, you might be ok with 19's but they'll be maxed out, so you'll wanna go a little bigger to leave some room for improvment. I have no clue about the...
Forum: TBI
12-04-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By NagleMac

Re: TBI + Blower?

You would need to use a procharger or similar setup. Not a weiand that bolts on as the actual intake.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-03-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,333
Posted By NagleMac

Re: winter 2013/2014 drag race suspension overhaul!

Definetly interested in this. I need to start the suspension mods also now that the 383 swap is done. Is there a dedicated drag car? No autocross or road racing?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Alternator Cable

I guess thats actually the output to the battery?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Alternator Cable

Its definitely factory. I goes to a stud next to the battery along with multiple other cables. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow. It comes from the stud on the back of the alternator.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-21-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,623
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 383 Build

I do love the 108. Gives me a nice idle and pulls hard through the mid rpms. I was going to go 106 but everyone said go with 110 or higher. Is yours carburated? Whats your idle set at? I'm at 750...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By NagleMac

Alternator Cable

I blew the inline fuse on the wire going from the stud on the back of my alternator to the stud bolted on the body next to the battery. I can't seem to find this wire at any parts stores. Does anyone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,278
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Wiped lifter/cam lobe

That comp cam is better than the edelbrock. Both are a mild/ stock rebuild type cams. I'd choose a comp cam over an edelbrock personally, I've only ever like edelbrocks intake manifold, most of there...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,403
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Intake manifold gasket ?

I put a thin layer of RTV around the water passages on my 383. Held the gaskets in place while I set the intake on and doesn't leak.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-20-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,623
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 383 Build

I have Trickflow super 23's,. 195cc intake, 64cc chambers. Like I said, this is not dyno tuned yet, also I used a standard light with a timing tape and adjustable pointer, so I could actually be a...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-20-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,623
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 383 Build

Im 10:1 compression on 93 octane gas. The timing was not set on a dyno yet, so I'm sure it's not optimal but the car doesn't ping at any rpm. This will be tuned on the dyno once the exhaust is done....
Forum: Engine Swap
11-19-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,623
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 383 Build

Well, engine has been in for almost a month now. Got her running on the 24th of october. My t5 is leaking from the VSS, so i have only been able to drive it about 500 miles. Feels strong, timing is...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-19-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Founders poly/swivel lower control arms

Do you think the other ones were better for a track car? Or the swivel ones are all around better?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,278
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Wiped lifter/cam lobe

The right way to do it is to do a complete tear down, cleaning, and rebuild. You dont HAVE to do it that way but you will have a much higher chance of premature engine failure without doing it the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 646
Posted By NagleMac

Re: HELP

Gas in oil means you're running very rich or you have a piston ring problem
Forum: Engine Swap
11-15-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,037
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 330 hp 305? advice please.

Thats the main reason I wouldn't get top of the line heads like AFRs, because the only thing you'll get out of them is disappointment. Don't get me wrong, those stock heads are junk, but there's no...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-15-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,037
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 330 hp 305? advice please.

I believe that building a 305 with that much power will not be a very streetable car. I would NOT buy afr heads for a 305. If youre set on changing heads get a cheapo pair of "made in china" heads...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,021
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Changing heads questions

Yes that is a roller block. Roller > Flat Tappet in basically all situations. You dont HAVE to change your cam, BUT it would be wise to use a higher ratio roller rocker (like:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,021
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Changing heads questions

This doesn't sound like a very reputable shop.. Anyways, you'll want at least a 670 cfm if you want to stick with a street avenger. Cam should be changed or AT LEAST step up to a higher ratio...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By NagleMac

Re: VIN code for T5?

The RPO code is actually for the speed sensor itself, not the trans. Found the code from my originally auto camaro, and purchased the opposite one. Will update when I get the part so anyone else with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,021
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Changing heads questions

If .440 is your cam lift, thats part of the problem. If youre buying new heads, just buy them already assembled (valves, springs, etc), use rockers of your choosing and measure for pushrod length....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By NagleMac

Re: VIN code for T5?

Actually what i need is the RPO code I believe. Anyone have that?

Here's the parts and codes.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
Forum: Power Adders
11-11-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,086
Posted By NagleMac

Re: quad turbo charged

No offense, but you need to learn WAY more about cars in general before you even think about a turbo, or its going to be a huge nightmare.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,646
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Fixing my jacked up engine build.

Different heads wont fix your vacuum, carb, and timing problems.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By NagleMac

VIN code for T5?

Anyone have a T5 with an ELECTRONIC speedo that can PM or let me know what their VIN number is? I swapped a T5 into my 91 camaro (used to be auto) and now I need a new speed sensor (mine leaks)....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,321
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 305's and upgrades ( i know, i know, 305...)

Headers and exhaust will give you what you want without emptying your wallet.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Help / Advice

Thats one of the nicest thirdgens I've seen. Obviously if you get the heads rebuilt they need to come off the engine, and once they're off the head gaskets NEEDS to be replaced. If you can get them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,452
Posted By NagleMac

Re: 1.6 Roller Rockers Shattering!!!HELP!!!

Get a pushrod length checker and a GOOD set of rockers and springs or things will just get worse
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-31-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Oil Leak help!!

You can clearly see in that picture a hole above your oil filter where the oil is coming out. Like i said before, PLUG IT.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-25-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Swapping 305 to 350 1984 Chevy Camaro Z28

Not trying to be mean, but you arent going to get any answers this way just like the guy who posted before you. Make your own thread and i will gladly help you like i would any other thirdgen owner
Forum: Engine Swap
10-25-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Swapping 305 to 350 1984 Chevy Camaro Z28

Start your own thread
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By NagleMac

Re: Oil Leak help!!

That hole needs to be plugged up. You need an 1/8" NPT pipe plug. Any hardwar store will have it
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By NagleMac

Coolant and Trans leak

I finally got my 383 running and driving this week. I'm having some problems with leaks that I'd like some opinions on.

First, I've put about 100 miles on it the last 3 days for break in. Theres...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By NagleMac

Re: whats involved in a cam install?

If the engine is out all you do is oull the old one out and put the new one in. simple as that
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 984
Posted By NagleMac

Re: more low end power

These guys are right. A dyno isn't simualting your everyday driving. You want low end power but you think a dyno tune is the best way to go? That makes no sense, It was tuned to make the most power...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-17-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,295
Posted By NagleMac

Re: L03 TBI 305 to Vortec 350 L31 keeping the cpfi?

Start your own thread
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