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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,724
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Bell Housing broke

Ive had something similar happen but it ended up being the pilot bearing in the end of the crank that the input shaft on the tranny slides in and it was new!! Id check the driveshaft also and make...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 6,399
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Im out of ideas !

Damn man that sucks..............
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-14-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By tzim350HO

82-92 camaro/firebird drilled and slotted front brake rotors for the 1LE cars

Brand new in box. I cannot use these because im having trouble finding what i need to convert my car over! You can buy these for $120 shipped and payment through paypal only!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: is it a posi?

There is a metal tag bolted to the bottom of the tailhousing on the tranny. The tag has a code on it that will identify exactly what you have. NO other codes, case number or anything else will...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: front main

Yep. Doesnt really matter. As long as your not dealing with some retarded auto parts dweeb they will usually know what your talking about. Front seal on a transmission. Real hard to figure out! Yeah...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: engine oil additives

I think its all just a matter of personal preference. May have had some people try additives with problems that already existed knocking, banging, smoking blah blah blah! Then when the motor crapped...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: front main

You have to pull the transmission! It is the seal on the input shaft of the transmission for the torque converter!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,515
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: engine oil additives

Q: How do I use Lucas Oil Stabilizer in my vehicle?
A: It is recommended that you add the Oil Stabilizer with every oil change (20% Stabilizer, 80% Oil). You may also use the stabilizer to top off...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: clutch bleeding issues

If all you did was change the clutch there is no reason why you need to bleed the system!! Make sure you put the throwout bearing on the fork properly or it will feel like you dont have enough peddle!
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Aftermarket coolant temp gauge help.

That wire is for a sensor that should run the temp gauge itself if i am correct!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: MSD E-curve distributor??

Already watched that! Didnt want their perspective. If you've done it??, it should be a simple answer, right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: MSD E-curve distributor??

Is the setup fairly easy?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Hydraulic clutch help

It just like bleeding brakes. The slave has a bleeder on it!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-20-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: T5 transmission

Might want to be a little more specific! WC or non-WC? Non wc maybe 200-300. WC highly doubtful unless it has problems!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By tzim350HO

MSD E-curve distributor??

Has anyone used this distributor and had good luck out of it? I know they are a bit pricey but i think it may be about time to ditch the old spring and weight setup if it offers better performance...
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Reasons to Disconnect IAT?!

It should be plugged in. It tells the computer the air temp reading so it can make fuel adjustments depending on the temperature.
Forum: Power Adders
01-18-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,144
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: nitrous questions

They say the 062 head is the better one to have.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-15-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,804
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: center link on right or wrong?

That looks nice though man. Is it hard to put on? I might try it some day if i get brave enough .
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 6,399
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Im out of ideas !

I know the feeling. I hope that got it for goodness sake!
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-14-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,476
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Ebay vendor Rohnaz - don't buy from him

Wow i need some popcorn and a coke
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 604
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: carbed 350 questions

How the hell you manage that?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-14-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

I never do it that way. It's too easy to damage the throw out bearing. All that matters is its in there now! :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: 350 question

If it has the standard size pistons in it theres a good chance its probly just a regular gm roller block. Doesnt always happen that way but theres a pretty good chance thats what it is.
Forum: V6
01-13-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: where does this connector go?

That looks like a fuel injector plug.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

I didnt know you had the slave cylinder bolted up. Thats why you were having so much trouble. The reason you had to tighten the bolts to draw the tranny up to the bellhousing all the way is just...
Forum: Brakes
01-13-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Frantically putting brakes back together.

That last part you placed a pic of goes directly under the wheel cylinder in the notched out area! The spring fits on one end of that bracket
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,706
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Has anyone used the 4.56 gear behind the t-5?

Anybody else have any suggestions?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

Ive had my transmission out probly 7-8 times in the past 3 years ive owned the car and its been the same way every time since i figured out the sweet spot. Drag racing = lots of clutch changes!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

Its gotta slide right in there unless something is just off. i know its aggravating. I didnt mean to stomp on your toe but you never know who you might be dealing with!! LOL (WHAT TOOL)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

I didnt hold the engine up with anything but i still had my exhaust attached. I made sure the pressure plate and clutch were lined up properly. Bolted the bellhousing up, with the fork on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

the engine has to sag backwards to get that tranny back in there. If you have already removed the distributor cap or distributor you might have to
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-13-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,502
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: finally got into the 8s! on radials

You must be pulling some high rpms with that
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

Bolt the engine back up to the motor mounts and let it rest backwards! If you exhaust is still hooked up it help keep it from going back so far it smashes something against the firewall
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

Once you do that its a breeze. just make sure you have the clutch plate lined up good and it will slide right in. dont forget to lube the pilot bearing in the end of the crank while your at it
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,047
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: I can not allign t5 with engine & (Am losing My Mind)

You have to remove the bellhousing from the tranny and put it on the engine first! Ive ran into this before! Much easier
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-13-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,502
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: finally got into the 8s! on radials

Are you running a 3 speed auto in that car? Sounds like its revving to the moon! What gear do you run in that car?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-13-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,736
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Test drove 2013 Mustang 5.0 & Camaro SS Automatic and was dissappointed? Question

Maybe you should walk outside and shoot yourself in the foot for considering a mustang.......
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: 305 to a 350 tbi problems

Like i said before!!!!!!!!! The computer gets a refernce from the control module in the distributor that turns the fuel pump on when the engine cranks, they do have a 2 or 3 second cycle when the key...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: 305 to a 350 tbi problems

It sounds like you need to run a wire that powers the fuel pump with the key on through the relay. I went carb on mine and i just wired mine through a separate switch on the center console but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,671
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: How to Draining Oil mixed with water

maybe you arent getting fuel like originally thought
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,671
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: How to Draining Oil mixed with water

You will have to hold it a few. Not ten minutes or anything. Just a good amount of time to blow the water out. Be sure to clean the plugs also. Id bet they are gonna be soaked
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,671
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: How to Draining Oil mixed with water

Its probably flooded by now. Pull the plugs and crank the motor over with the plugs out itll force the water if you let any in the cylinders when changing the gasket. Unplug the coil first!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: New engine will not run smooth

Glad to see its getting better though. I wouldnt run it much without finding a shorter plug if it was me. Also nice to see you didnt go ripping the motor apart for no reason.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: New engine will not run smooth

The idle is probly higher now because you were having to adjust some things before trying to get it to idle right but it never was with those damaged plugs so you will have to probly just re-adjust...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,706
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Has anyone used the 4.56 gear behind the t-5?

The theory is to use short gears to move a heavy car! I know this car is every bit of 3500lbs with me in it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: New engine will not run smooth

Metal shaved off+long reach plugs+pistons= smashed spark plugs. It's only caused by a clearance issue. The plugs are just too long
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: New engine will not run smooth

Take the plugs and find some shorter ones. It doesn't look like they would have been hit hard enough to cause serious damage because the porcelain is not even broke off the plugs. Just go to a local...
Forum: Electronics
01-12-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Rear defroster problems

Are you sure the wires on the defroster itself arent broke? I know it can be hard to see but it doesnt take much to mess one up
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,706
Posted By tzim350HO

Re: Has anyone used the 4.56 gear behind the t-5?

Appreciate the recommendation but i hope someone who knows a little more of what i am trying to accomplish will help.
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