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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: Lunati cam

The criteria i used was mostly info from this site. most people seem to recommend something in the 214 @.050 range. And the lunati i linked said it was computer compatible. i dont really have my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: Lunati cam

ugh i thought it was non retro. mine has a roller if what i know is correct. guess ill keep looking
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Lunati cam

I've been following the advice on these threads and i think im ready to throw down for my first cam swap. It has been surprisingly difficult to hunt down a good roller cam recommendation for my car,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 cam

makes a lot of sense. thank you very much
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 cam

it has the exhaust taken care of. This isnt the first thread youve talked about a different TQ with a cam swap, could you point me to some more information on that topic? does it have to do with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

lg4 cam

found this cam cheap on cl. any reason it wouldnt work in an 87 lg4? stock carb, heads, etc. the cam is hydraulic flat tappet and requires 9:1 compression...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: heater wont blow hot

nice vids btw im gonna give it a shot in the next few days
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: heater wont blow hot

thanks that appears to be the problem
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: heater wont blow hot

ive also removed the smog pump and egr stuff. do any of these or the ac compressor supply vacuum to the heater core?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: heater wont blow hot

it does have a thermostat. had a couple in there to make sure that wasnt the problem. manifold temp is 205-210
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

heater wont blow hot

i have a lg4 87 firebird. this summer i had to replace the intake manifold and later i removed the ac compressor. could either of those affected the heater core? it wont blow hot air now unless the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: 110 lobe separation in an lg4??

i have a 1 5/8 headers and a procomp intake manifold, and since im taking the heads off i can go ahead and do whatever i need to do to them
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: 110 lobe separation in an lg4??

http://www.compcams.com/v002/Pages/387/XE262H-10.aspx
what about this guy? too much?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: 110 lobe separation in an lg4??

thanks, im seeing things like 110 lsa with 204-212 duration. sound good?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

110 lobe separation in an lg4??

I have a stock lg4 with a 700r4. Heard a cam with 110 degrees of lobe separation messes with the computer controls. can anybody explain this in more detail? i have to replace my head gaskets so i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 221
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

vacuum hose location??

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

starter acts like its not getting power

new starter, new battery. experimented with different numbers of shims. just replaced intake manifold had to remove distributor but im fairly confident the timing is close. when i turn the key the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

yeah when i turn the key the engine cranks, and it continues to crank, even when i turn off the key. i had my starter tested today and it failed, so i think youre right it was the solenoid. (btw can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

what do you mean the rotor turns 30 degrees? it went in easily and lined up with my marks. also, could this cause the cranking problem? im more concerned with that than the not starting
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

how would i put the dist in correctly?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

i marked the rotor and housing so i wouldnt mess up the timing. is that what you were talking about? im new to this forum
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

started great before i took everything apart. it seems like an ignition problem but i only messed with three connectors that were ignition related. as far as i can tell everything is hooked up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: car turns over until the battery dies

it is also eating my batteries
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

car turns over until the battery dies

any tips? i just resealed the intake manifold (used permatex red gasket maker instead of o2 sensor silicone this time) im sure i wired something up wrong but i cant figure out what. When i turn the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: 87 lg4 high idle

my car just had a similar problem and the cruise control cable was binding, causing the throttle to open
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 idling high and run on

for anyone wondering, the timing was off and the cruise control cable connected to the throttle was binding
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 idling high and run on

still not sure whats wrong. maybe buy a new carb this week
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 idling high and run on

still doesnt shut off correctly even with the four wire unplugged
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

Re: lg4 idling high and run on

messing with the throttle at the carb i could maintain an idle of 1000 rpm and it shut off when it was supposed to
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By likwidmetaldeth

lg4 idling high and run on

Hi, i have an 87 firebird. Just had to swap the intake manifold and now my car idles at 2k rpm and coughs for about half a minute after i shut it off. Idles fine when the four wire plug is not...
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