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Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-03-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,926
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

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ZR-1 Replicas from OE Wheels LLC. 18x10.5 Rears and 17x9.5...
Forum: North East Region
03-22-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,339
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Ohio?

Whats up guys and gals! new to this thread but I have been on Third Gen for a while now. I wanted to bring to your attention a car club that I am a part of. its called the Southwest Ohio Camaro...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-21-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Wheel spacers for sale

have you managed to sell these yet? Also whats the reason for the sell?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-18-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 458,926
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Those are Hookers Exhaust tips. I have them on my 91
Forum: Cooling
11-05-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By usmechanix

Help Diagnose a problem

Hey Third Gen Nation.
I've recently built a high performance 327 but retained the factory cooling system with the exception of the Thermostat which is a 180. It was a 305 TBI car. If I'm...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-17-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Hey there guys. After much deliberation I wound up taking the block to another machinist in my area. Turns out I also need to have the Rods reconditioned... first machinist completely missed that...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-20-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Serpentine Belt System Help!!

Thanks for the help regal. That's great news
Forum: Engine Swap
03-15-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By usmechanix

Serpentine Belt System Help!!

Hey ThirdGen Nation. I've got an interesting question. I'm sure someone here has gone through this already. I have a 91 RS Camaro with a 305 TBI. My question is simple. Is it possible to use the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

The only reason the .005 was tossed out as an option is because the number 1 hole is already .012 down. Assuming that all rod lengths are the same. Going to remeasure tomorrow with the same rod and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Hope you got the pm I just sent. I found a local machinist whose gonna deck the block and put the pistons .005 in the hole as well as balance the rotating assembly for 350. Not terrible. The whole...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-01-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Harmonic Balancer Help

Yup sure is
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Yeah I have. The problem is not knowing what they would be good for to know how to market them. Also since I'm swapping from a lack luster 305 TBI motor, I'm already light years ahead of where I am...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

That's actually not nearly as bad a drop as I was anticipating. To go to a significantly safer DCR and only lose about 10-15 ft lbs of tq I would say is worth it wouldn't you?
Forum: North East Region
02-29-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,339
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Ohio?

West Chester Proud! Grew up in Mason.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-27-2016, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Harmonic Balancer Help

That's awesome thanks!
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,210
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Big brake upgrade.

Hey guys check out this page. I hate to step on BBUS toes but I found a website that details everything needed to be done to change your spindles as well as Autocad/PDFfiles for making the anchor...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

It should take it. The gears I'm puttin in should be able to take up to 600 torque.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

That's interesting. Even with the Vortec heads it's still a strong naturally aspirated small cube motor. I was really looking to pass the 375 mark of the old fueled motor. I pretty stoked with how...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Wow! That does seem a little strange. Even if it's lower than that peak number it seems like the 400/400 watermark is entirely possible. I appreciate all the leg work on that
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

oh it wont be regular by any means but its nice to know that the power band is there :burnout:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Its essentially stock. The Crank is Forged and the Rods are Factory Style with ARP Bolts. The Rotating assembly has been Balanced.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-25-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

That's great to hear! I kind of wanted it to max out there anyhow. I appreciate you putting in the effort to run all the numbers.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-24-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Not yet. I'm still waiting for Herbert to get in touch with me about how much Im going to owe them after sending that massive cam and 1.5 rocker arms back. Exchanging the rockers for 1.6 comp roller...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-23-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Well to be honest there really was no other block prep done besides a hone and replacing the cam bearings. My machinist is "old school" and "doesn't worry about that sort of thing". However I have...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-22-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Hey Skinny. I was finally able to put everything together. I was also able to dig through Stan Weiss's info and find Head Data that matches what Herbert had listed EXACTLY!!! so you can do with that...
Forum: Brakes
02-22-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,210
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Big brake upgrade.

Hey derrik. I'd love to see pictures of that stuff! I'm a tech and I get great pricing from NAPA so seeing someone whose done the work already is a huge plus!!

Specifically what do you have to do...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-22-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By usmechanix

Harmonic Balancer Help

Hey guys. Just a quick question. I'm building a Small Journal 327 with aluminum heads and so on. I'm going to try and use the factory brackets for all accessories and the like if possible. Now my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By usmechanix

Differential Carrier Series #

nevermind found the sticky...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Sounds good Skinny I will update you when I get to that point. I got the Bare Block back along with the crank and pistons/con rods. Just waiting on Bearings. Have to file my ring end gaps too.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Of course these are the ones that came with the Top End Kit Heberts own design. They use the words "recommended to 6000rpm"
...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2016, 05:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

I was adjusting gasket thickness to achieve the desired quench height and then adjusting the intake valve event to achieve the DCR I posted is that not okay? I believe I'm reading use the 112 LSA...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Which I won't be doing anyhow lol. But it's nice to see some theoretical power numbers. I gonna guess a bit lower with the unknown flow numbers but it still looks good to me
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

So the short answer is that the Herbert Cam would work and dare I say work well given the other parameters of my engine. The only question is how well given that the flow data below .400 is missing....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

I've been told I can return the cam I have for whatever Herbert Hydraulic Offering that they have. I think that the CH4 is the way to go as long as I use 1.6 ratio rocker arms. They also said that I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

http://www.herbertcams.com/510-510-lift-220-225-dur-050-112-lobe-center/
That's the best I can do their information is weak
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

So of course Herbert gets back to me on Facebook no less. Thinking I'm going to end up with their CH4 grind. 220/225 dur at .50 .510/.510 lift. is the 112 LSA going to Screw me over if they won't...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

I'm just messing with the numbers in the Calculator. Even If I open up the deck clearance to .035 my SC/DC still sits around 10:1 and 8.2:1 with the same squish of .021(I haven't bought my Head...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Okay cool. when I put the Rotating Assembly in. Where do I measure to from the deck? Any flat part of the piston to the deck height?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

No its not. My machinist just finished assembling the pistons/con rods. The block is cleaned and bare and the crank just needed a polish.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

used a below deck height value of .022 since the block hasn't been decked, and a compression height of 1.678 on the pistons, the valve relief volume is listed as either .100 inches or -.5cc.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Thanks a bunch skinny. The Wallace Racing one was very similar. Maybe a touch less. Best numbers I feel I can come up with is a 10.4:1 Static Compression, 8.5:1 Dynamic with .043 quench. If you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Still considering the Xtreme Energy XR270HR
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Not yet. Have to sit down and figure out the math for the Intake Closing Event and plop it in Wallace Racing's Calculator. Hoping for no more than 8.5:1, but would like to have it around 8:1.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

I thought you might say that. Going to call later and get a price.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

I had been told by a number of other people that the rods should be fine I just wanted another opinion. Okay So as far as the cam goes then I'm looking at the XFI series 260XFI HR13 with an LSA of...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Okay just a couple final questions and I think I can put this thing to bed for a while. Does anyone think an upgraded set of rods is necessary at the power level I'm trying to achieve? Also oes...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-02-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,057
Posted By usmechanix

Re: First Hot Rod SBC Build Help

Thats awesome man! I appreciate you posting that up for me! Helps me wrap my head around this a lot better. :thumbsup:
Forum: Carburetors
02-02-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,498
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Quick Fuel Technologies

Yea I bought the whole motor with an MSD Billet Distributor sitting it for 600 bucks. It was supposedly set up as a 327/300 from back in the day with flat top pistons and 1.94/1.50 valve cast iron...
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,498
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Quick Fuel Technologies

Well we haven't been all over every detail yet. It's going to be a built T5 manual. Astro Performance A5 gear set good to over 500ft lbs of tq. Eventually 3.73 gears, maybe 4.10 and a posi unit. If...
Forum: Carburetors
02-01-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,498
Posted By usmechanix

Re: Quick Fuel Technologies

I don't but my machinist does. Apparently the rotating assembly was balanced beforehand. If the new rods are within a gram of each other I can't imagine it would change drastically enough to need...
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