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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

i put it on the lift at work and came to realize the harmonic balancer bolt was loose.. i retightened it and the vibration went away at 65. then it started back up at about 75.. i think its coming...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

i reused the pistons just cleaned them up.. new rings, bearings and gaskets of course, i cleaned up the entire thing.
i did keep things numbered so i didnt mix them up. i paid strict attention to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

yea i have been in a vehicle when it threw the driveshaft i cant imagine what it would be like under it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

yea i have been chasing this for awhile.. i can put it on the lift where i work and try the torque converter and rotating the driveshaft and i can run it up to that speed on the lift and see if it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

that was confusing after i read it..
i had a 4 bolt 350 in to start with and the vibration started about 6 months later,
i pulled it out and put in a 2 bolt bored 350 and the vibration stopped.
i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

i already have the old motor back in.. i pulled the motor without the trans. i have done it both ways. i have had both pulled out for different reasons.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

very true.. but another puzzling thing is when i put my other motor in a couple months ago it didnt vibrate at all.. i had to pull that motor cause it lost compression.
what could have caused it to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

i have thought it was a bent driveshaft, i have looked into getting another driveshaft from another car but the th350 is about 2 inch shorter than the trans supposed to be in there. i have a shop i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

now i have noticed that it does it only in 3rd gear i havent noticed it when i was holding in 2nd at those rpms, i heard i could have a problem with 3rd gear in the trans? then again holding it in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

mine isnt really tore up.. i was going to swap the balancer anyways.its either the balancer or torque converter so might as well change both
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 851
Posted By sonicwolf89

ok i think i may have a better idea of what my vibration is from

i have been reading on harmonic balancers failing after i noticed it wobbling a bit when i started it up the entire motor was shaking like it wasnt on motor mounts. thats when i noticed the balancer...
Forum: South Central Region
09-24-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,794
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Starting a new F-Body club.... Tulsa OK!!

i just got my 3rd gen about a year ago and a friend of mine just got one.. i have been trying to find a club around the tulsa for awhile..
Forum: South Central Region
09-24-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,794
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Starting a new F-Body club.... Tulsa OK!!

did you ever get it started?
Forum: Fabrication
09-17-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,181
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: This has to be the crappiest job EVER!!!

i had a pretty good weld come out of .30 fluxcore wire.. but i had to change the settings and now i cant get it set back to that and it doesnt help that everytime i try to weld now im hyper and cant...
Forum: Fabrication
09-16-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,181
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: This has to be the crappiest job EVER!!!

z28ricer your second attempt at those headers looks pretty good.. better than my true dual system routed like a ford lightnings.. my welds look like S***
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: BOLT LODGED IN HEAD!! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!?

this could probably never happen again like it did for you.. my uncle had something similar to this happen but it was on his old ford ranger that he traded for a real truck (chevy). yea id throw it...
Forum: TPI
08-18-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,791
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: PVC System Questions(Turned into 200mi. engine w/ ring problems?)

im having the same issue just about.. my dipstick doesnt pop up though and it smokes on decel from doing about 65 mph.. the motor sat for awhile so im am guessing it will stop when i drive the motor...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: pulse vibration

its the motor mounts... they have excessive play
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Rear drums dragging on one wheel

i have the same problem on the passenger drum.. it has all new hardware and cylinders. i almost couldnt get the drum on
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: pulse vibration

yea especially since its really my only vehicle.. i can ride my motorcycle except for when wind gusts are at about 20mph.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: pulse vibration

i had replaced them about 4 months ago. i disconnected the driveshaft and spun the tire as fast as i could get it and it made the grinding sound from inside the differential. i think its the pinion...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-12-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: pulse vibration

well i figured i would start with seeing if the tires were out of balance so i had them rebalanced and it helped just a little. the axle shafts have a little bit of play in them. any one have any...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By sonicwolf89

pulse vibration

ok this just started after installing bmr suspension tube lower control arms with poly bushings.
cruising at highway speeds (65 mph) the rear end starts vibrating but its like a pulse and gets worse...
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,997
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Carb gas tank pickup part number

anyone know what the carbed sending unit part number would be? im having problems with the gas guage on my 82
Forum: Carburetors
04-05-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,617
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: mechanical fuel pump to electric fuel pump

i was going to wire it through the oil pressure sending unit. but i was running into the return line issue. im going to probably get the better flowing mechanical pump.
Forum: Carburetors
04-05-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,617
Posted By sonicwolf89

mechanical fuel pump to electric fuel pump

this has probably been gone over before but im in a jam and dont have time to look through all the threads.

i noticed my fuel lines were extremely close to the headers the other day and that the...
Forum: South Central Region
03-30-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 877
Views: 47,211
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: The Oklahoma Thread

im in between claremore and chelsea
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-30-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,622
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

its 18 guage sheet metal.. i started having a problem with the motor running at 220 degrees again so im redoing the hood. ill throw some pics of it up when i get it done
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,622
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

i traded my best friend for mine.. he wanted my POS 85 gmc k1500. i have sunk about 2000 at this point.. fixing the suspension and replaced all the steering, motor and about to spend more.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-16-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 573
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Camaro instrument clusters speedo

would you take 40 bucks for the top set of guages?
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By sonicwolf89

not enough fuel while cornering?

when im cornering hard the motor starts stumbling like im not getting enough fuel but once i straighten up its fine.. except for hard acceleration as well.. its a new edelbrock performer 600 cfm on a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-13-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: good handling feasibilty?

all i have left to do now is stiffen the front end up.. put polyurethane bushings on the sway bars and replace the stock torque arm. that should help with the front end wandering on me in a corner....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-13-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: good handling feasibilty?

its ok..i confuse myself alot lol. well i have been looking around at weight reduction pieces for our 3rd gens.. all ive found is fiberglass doors, front clip assembly (its all one piece) and the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-12-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: good handling feasibilty?

im not talking about style point drifting.. im talking about a time attack race down a mountainside.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: performance problem

okay.. i was going to plug it.. good thing i was to lazy to crawl under it today.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: performance problem

the modulator line is hooked up.. this transmission came out of a truck. there is an open line on the drivers side just about straight up from the shift linkage. i could never find a diagram that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: performance problem

i wish i had a 700R4 instead of the TH350 though i did notice there is a hard vacuum elbow coming off the drivers side of the transmission close to the floor pan that isnt connected to anything......
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-10-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: good handling feasibilty?

ive had a bit of accidental practice drifting.. though i did notice i lost control more than i had control, i think it has to do with the fact that it doesnt want to understeer like it would need to
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: performance problem

yea its a cable hooked to a rod which hooks to a lever.. its been a major pain in the *** for me.. ive had the pan off it prob about 20x since ive had the car
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: performance problem

it keeps coming loose down in the pan.. any ideas on how to fix it?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-09-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By sonicwolf89

good handling feasibilty?

has anyone thought about this question??? would a thirdgen camaro do well in a downhill/uphill drift race? ive been thinking about this for awhile.. i know the car handles real well doing the uphill...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By sonicwolf89

performance problem

i have an 82 with a carbed 350 out of an 85 k1500 and a TH350 trans from a 82 silverado.. im running a weiand street warrior intake manifold with a edelbrock 600 cfm carb. my timing is set at 10...
Forum: Interior
03-09-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By sonicwolf89

ignition and steering column question

my tilt steering column is loose as hell.. and on top of that you can start it without using the key the cylinder just turns without the key inserted any ideas on what the problem is with the...
Forum: Cooling
03-09-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By sonicwolf89

sending unit question

i feel like a dummy but does anyone know if a stock sending unit from a 85 gmc k1500 5.7liter motor will work the the temp guage in a 82 camaro that is supposed to have a 305 in it?
had a 350 in it...
Forum: Cooling
03-09-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,071
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: this overheating has me STUMPED!

i have been having cooling problems with mine.. it never overheated before i took my 350 out of the truck i had it in and now it runs close to 210 except for early in the mornings when its really...
Forum: South Central Region
03-09-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: new oklahoma guy

maybe the guy who had it before yall swapped a 305 into it or put a different clip on the front. my 82 came with a carb 305 on it but when me and my brother got the car it had a 350 in it... there...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-25-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,422
Posted By sonicwolf89

Re: Help~~Broken rear shock mounts~~

had the same thing happen to me yesterday.. im taking some steel plate and making new mounts to be bolted and welded from the underside to help with the possibility of extreme stress on the mounts....
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