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Forum: LTX and LSX
09-12-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Rod Bolt Design Question

Thank you! I've seen lots of people give random torque values from 45 to 51 and none of them gave me warm fuzzies. I was leaning towards doing the 15/85 anyways, even though I couldn't find...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-09-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Rod Bolt Design Question

I'm trying to find torque values - which all indicate there's two different designs, and that dictates what torque values to use.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-09-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Rod Bolt Design Question

From what I understand, some 2004 and all 2005+ got the gen 4 rods. I don't think any gen 3 rods were free floated, and I don't think any gen 4 rods were press fit, so I'm fairly sure I've got the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-09-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Jorlain

Rod Bolt Design Question

Hi folks. I'm hoping someone more familiar with the LS platform can help me with this.

I've got an 2005 LQ4 I'm putting together. The rods are the gen 4 style (beefy, floating wrist pin, etc)....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,096
Posted By Jorlain

Re: 11:1 compression on 87 octane possible?

Compression does affect power, though. In a direct A:B test you could find that increasing compression will increase power output across the entire curve 2-4 percent, and that's without optimizing...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-26-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,196
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Project "ThunderChicken"

I feel your pain. My tiny garage isn't big enough to do anything with my Firebird. Being in Minnesota, it's a long, long wait to spring. Which is unfortunately because I need do a wheel alignment,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-15-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,196
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Project "ThunderChicken"

The clamshells are probably reversed. They're different parts. One is slightly taller than the other.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-08-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Air Cleaner Suggestions

I can't remember where I saw it (Engine Masters maybe?), but those lids actually seem to disrupt air flow unless you block off air flow through the sides. There was a measurable power drop using one...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,581
Posted By Jorlain

Re: TPI Plenum Porting - Where To Go (Canada)

I saw a video recently that Richard Holdener did comparing some TPI intakes, and the extrude honed intake did very well. I'd definitely look into extrude honing if I were going to do a factory TPI...
Forum: Exhaust
06-26-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,273
Posted By Jorlain

Re: 4" Mufflex and Ultra Flow Dynomax sound clip

I'm not sure if it has a part number on it. It's the one that comes with the 4" Mufflex kit. Single exit on the left, 4" in and out. I can't say that I really recommend it. I had to weld it on to...
Forum: Exhaust
06-26-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,273
Posted By Jorlain

Re: 4" Mufflex and Ultra Flow Dynomax sound clip

Which model Dynomax is that? I kind of want to ditch my Spintech. This seems like a decent option.
Forum: Brakes
06-20-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,168
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Need help ls1 front brake swap

The bleeder goes up. The air will pocket at the highest point of the caliper, so that's where it makes the most sense to have the bleeder screw.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-19-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,196
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Project "ThunderChicken"

Torch the bushing. MAP will work faster, propane will work too. It'll basically press itself out (mine shot out). It can be messy, though.Then, cut a slit in the metal part of the bushing and...
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By Jorlain

Re: What radiators do you guys run

While my build isn't super impressive, I run the stock radiator with an A/C condenser in front of it, a stock style iron water pump, the stock single electric fan, and a aftermarket switch\relay set...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Aftermarket head recommendations

The Engine Quest heads in that article are the same as the Pro Topline 906\350C heads I run. Engine Quest purchased them when Pro Topline went under. They're basically just reproduction Vortec heads...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Aftermarket head recommendations

You could see if you can find a set of 305 Vortec heads (059 casting, I think). It would provide a decent bump for you. The downside is that you'd have to switch to a Vortec bolt pattern intake which...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Flexplate knock or spark knock due to timing way off

Is there any change you're not getting oil pump shaft into the distributor?
Forum: Brakes
06-07-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,631
Posted By Jorlain

Re: New rotor recommendations

If you're looking for something better than stock, I'd recommend just moving up to LS1 brakes. If you do the majority of the modification yourself it won't cost too much to do.

Lots of good info...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-29-2020, 12:09 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,016
Posted By Jorlain

Re: FS: Reproduction Window Stop Bumpers $10/pair

I'll take a set. I'm currently in my doors so it's an excellent time to take care of this and hopefully prevent my driver's window from getting any worse. Shoot me a PM with your Paypal address?
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Forum: Exhaust
03-04-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 508
Views: 112,057
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Ebay longtubes

The likelihood of a virus surviving outside of a host for that long is pretty slim, so you're probably safe. :P
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-27-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,347
Posted By Jorlain

Re: LF info on rear end.

The trans tunnel is likely to need some enlargement, or massaging with a BFH at the very least.. The 4l80e is quite large.
Forum: Exhaust
09-20-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,450
Posted By Jorlain

Re: My homemade 4 inch exhaust

Way better clearance than my 4" mufflex system. I've relocated my torque arm to the trans crossmember though, which is part of the problem. Still, looks very nice. If you've got a decent microphone,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-17-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,179
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Brand new 4 inch Mufflex exhaust with magnaflow muffler

I've been considering swapping out my spintech for a magnaflow. What're you looking to get for it?
Forum: Carburetors
09-07-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,306
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Hard Starts When Engine is Hot TPI to Carb Swap

Get yourself one of these or similar: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/avm-30-4110ns?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs3rBRCdARIsADe1pfTZwjOU_fI2HSRAfycbNQDvYFQ4cENKQQkPUfgCwjLhn2Vc3YCFI30aAnS-EALw_wcB
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Aluminum or Steel Driveshaft?

Since he's not at home, that makes it tough to check visually.

That being said, are the u-joints actually different for the aluminum vs the steel driveshaft?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Head gasket oil leak??

I've used The Right Stuff, Ultra Black, and Ultra Grey with good success. Lay a good bead and then let it sit long enough to get a little bit of a skin to it. Drop your manifold on. Boom.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Head gasket oil leak??

China wall leak, maybe?
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Bog from TBI to carb swapped third gen

How rich\lean it is at idle doesn't really correlate to how it reacts at wide open throttle. They use different circuits. Your idle mixture screws will help sort that out. Do you have a vacuum gauge?...
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Bog from TBI to carb swapped third gen

That *sounds* like it's going lean, but I'm not there to see\hear\smell it. Is this a brand new carb, or is it used? If used, you may need to rebuild it. Normally the first thing I look at with a bog...
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Bog from TBI to carb swapped third gen

Personally, I'd get a helper and set the all in timing and then see how it runs. Bring the RPMs up until the timing stops advancing (hopefully around 3K or so). Then, rotate the housing...
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Bog from TBI to carb swapped third gen

You probably need more timing. Get your timing ironed out before you worry about the carburetor at all. You probably need something like 10 more degrees of advance at idle, depending on your combo....
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Bog from TBI to carb swapped third gen

Did you change anything besides the TBI to a carb? I assume you addressed your fuel pressure. You need to change the distributor too, to a non-computer controlled unit (or get a box that can run the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,053
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Throddle bracket installed?

Nicely done!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Carb Issue?

Do you have an electric fuel pump, a mechanical fuel pump, or both? Do you have a fuel pressure regulator? Have you made any changes to the fuel line routing?

Many of the early cars had both an...
Forum: Body
08-13-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,844
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Paint recommendations for HVLP gun with NO DRYER?

Orientation doesn't matter too much if its a non-metallic, non-pearl color. If it does have metallic or pearl, you'll want to paint it exactly how it'll be on the car. Otherwise the colors won't look...
Forum: Carburetors
08-12-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,053
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Throddle bracket installed?

I figured. :)
Forum: Carburetors
08-12-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,053
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Throddle bracket installed?

So... Uh... Can I get one, too? ;)

In all seriousness, depending on how long it takes you to put one of these together (I mean it'd have to be worth your time), I'm sure there are plenty of us...
Forum: Carburetors
08-08-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,053
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Throddle bracket installed?

Trying to find proper brackets is way more difficult than it should be, for sure. I see people complain about them all the time but the manufacturers don't seem to take notice. Things get even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Jorlain

Re: High oil pressure? 91 formula 350 tpi

I'd be surprised if there isn't something wrong with the oil pressure sender, then. That's pretty high for a 170k engine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Jorlain

Re: High oil pressure? 91 formula 350 tpi

Has the engine ever been rebuilt?
Forum: Carburetors
08-07-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,053
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Throddle bracket installed?

I have that Edelbrock bracket, albeit the Vortec intake version. Alignment is alright but it flexes pretty bad at the TV cable bracket. When the TV cable starts getting tight it starts to deflect. At...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,659
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Essential upgrades to good working 700R4?

Any reason in particular? I understand hesitating on the 3-4 clutches since you essentially need to dismantle the entire transmission, but the shift kit only modifies the valve body - you only need...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,129
Posted By Jorlain

Re: The Right Motor Oil for Flat Tappet Engines vs Zinc Additives

I thought I read somewhere that Rotella was ditching that formula for compliance reasons? Potential users may want to research it a bit first.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,659
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Essential upgrades to good working 700R4?

They're internal clutches inside the transmission. The 3-4 clutch pack is usually the first thing to go in these. The diagram below might help explain it better.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Jorlain

Re: 10 Bolt questions

This is going off of memory, so take it with a grain of salt, but I'm pretty sure I did mine to 65 ft-lbs when I swapped in my Torsen.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,659
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Essential upgrades to good working 700R4?

Get a modified shift kit from Dana at ProBuilt Automatics. He can also include the servo. If you're going into the transmission at all, upgrade the 3-4 clutch pack at a minimum. I don't think I'd...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2019, 01:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,727
Posted By Jorlain

Re: 12.75" vs 14" flywheels/flexplates

Not that I'm going to convince anyone of anything, but I would contend that the batwing on the flywheel exists to balance the ridiculous 1 piece flange and has nothing whatsoever to do with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Crazy Idle or no start after battery disconnect

My first step would be verifying you have good ground.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,251
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Alright, I admit it. I need help.

Why would you want to put the peanut cam in? I would either leave the L98 cam or replace the cam with 501 cam Sofa mentioned (or similar).
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,251
Posted By Jorlain

Re: Alright, I admit it. I need help.

I'm with Scooter. 350 > 305 in just about every conceivable way. $1000 seems a bit pricey to me, though.
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