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Forum: Car Audio
08-28-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Considering new sound system

i have a little under 1000$ into mine and i love it

i got a alpine MRX-V70 5 channel amp
alpine type "R" speakers all the way around
and an alpine type "s" ten
all paired with a 120$ kenwood...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-18-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By Nathanl91

Tire time

I have an 88 non iroc, has the 15" 5 spoke wheels

right now it has
235/60/15 front
275/60/15 rear..

and i rub on everything

i like the larger tires in the back but am having a problem...
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Nathanl91

Weird issue

So my car warms up fine in the afternoon gets up to 220 and runs fine

But when it's cold in the morning, the car won't get past 150..

I replaced my temp sender, and changed the coolant and rad...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,654
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Help with Valve Seals on a 1989 Iroc TPI

Fel pro kit was positive type and o ring for intake and unbrella and Oring for exhaust, works good so far :) just did mine last weekend
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Seals are done and the smoke is gone :) thanks guys..
Forum: Interior
08-13-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Interior pieces

Sweet man can't wait to get them :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 116,855
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: What would cause blue smoke from exhaust only at startup?

I was having the same symtoms..

Smoke on start, smoke on idle after sitting, and smoke on acceleration after idling

Replaced my stem seals this weekend, no more smoke, I put positive seals on...
Forum: Interior
08-09-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By Nathanl91

Interior pieces

Alright guys I need some guidance

I can't for the life of me, find the black plastic piece that surrounds the door handle/lock/mirror adj etc

Also my dash is SUPER cracked is there any good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

According to the interwebs the felpro positive seals fit with no machining... So could I put this set on both intake and exhaust?

Or all the valves different sizes?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

So autozone lists a felpro kit for exhausts that is unbrella and oring

They list intake set as oring and positive type... I'm confused as to what I need?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

I'm all for doing stuff right, just don't want to sink a ton of money into a 305 of unknown condition.. I plan on building a mild 350 once I'm confident this guy is gonna get me to work for a while..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Positive seals require machining the guides I was told

Summit also says those fit lt motors not my old lo3

I am getting a compression tester tomorrow
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SPO0/MV1233C/02402.oap?year=1988&make=Chevrolet&model=Camaro&vi=1035650&ck=Search_valve+seal_02402_1035650_2985&keyword=valve+seal&pt=0240...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Alright so umbrella type it is, if it requires removing heads I'm dumping this 305 lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Need help on 350 heads for TPI

Not with the stock tpi intake

Someone sells a tpi intake for vortec heads I beleieve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Alright, now the question.. I'm seeing positive stop seals and umbrella seals, which ones fit my heads?

Sounds like the positive stop ones need to have a spot to be pressed into, does my motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Kinda what I was thinking, if I floored it, it should be all James Bond getaway scene style, but it doesn't do that, a little puff when I first get on it then its fine until it sits or idles for a bit
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Re: Replacement time?

Haha a the car is my daily I'm ok with my motor being ok :)

Just wasn't gonna put another 305 in if it was time
I was kinda hoping it was te heads.

What symptoms point to this vs rings? Just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By Nathanl91

Replacement time?

Hey guys, hoping to find some help here.

So here's what's up, bought an 88 base coupe, that appeared to be in good shape, little puff of oil smoke on start-up( old chevy figured just tired valve...
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