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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Armada95

Re: Engine Performance issue

TPI/MAP
Vortec Heads,
HSR
Comp's XE268AH-10 (Part# 2-242-12)
224/230 Duration, .477/.480 lift with stock rockers, 110LSA

Sorry for the late reply, had to make a emergency trip out of state
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-02-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Armada95

Engine Performance issue

Hey guys I need some advice since I'm stuck, I have a 91 Camaro, that I converted from v6 to v8 (I have a post documenting it) a couple years ago, its unfortunately still running a stock tune due to...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Proud to say it, after 5 months the engine runs!

This is after the initial break in, idling in closed loop, it doesn't idle very well in open loop, but that should be resolved with tuning, thank...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

I have a lot more reading to do haha, idk what ZIF or DIP is lol
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Thanks for the info :) yes it is the 7730, I did some reading, but I want to clarify something before I attempt any of it, what I read was you can jump 2 pins on the memcal to make the cylinder...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage 5: Final Assembly

Status: Complete


It's been a while I've posted, but I've been doing a lot of progress, lots of late nights haha

The Car is completely put back together, everything...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-02-2018, 01:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage 4: Rear Suspension


Status: Complete


I decided it was more cost effective to go to a local speed shop and have a custom made exhaust system made instead of buying pre-made stuff, so I...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-23-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage Three: Engine Installation

Status: Complete


I'm glad I'm able to say, the engine is in! and its looking great!

...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-19-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

That was my concern also when Comp suggested the cam, so I replied to their email asking about that, and they said I won't have a problem since it has low overlap.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-19-2018, 01:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Big update

I tore down the engine, sent in a Cam request to comp, and with their recommendation, I replaced the cam with Comp's XE268AH-10 (Part# 2-242-12) and replaced the springs with the...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage Two: Front Suspension

Progress: Complete


Finished up the front suspension today!

Due to the K-member mounting spots for the Control Arms were a bit compressed from years under...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2018, 01:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Cleaned up and painted all the suspension parts, have all new parts in hand, next day off it will go back together! :)

Before...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

I'll just say I'm glad this is brought up now while the engine is still out hah, like I asked midias, I'm open to suggestions for the cam, while I'm more educated since the engine build, I still...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

http://www.northernautoparts.com/part/hw-98214 springs

rocker arms are the stock 1:5 that were on the heads, 96 vortec off tahoe.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

If I were to upgrade the cam now, while the engine is still on a stand, what would you recommend? Keep in mind I still have the stock pressed in rocker studs and 1:5 rockers since it was a budget...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

We'll see when I Dyno it lol, at this point I don't care, I just want it in the car, it's been in storage for over 3 years lol
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

I was in college for automotive, I was learning how to build it, He did recommend I go roller, but it was a budget build for a college project, I pretty much said I wanted 400ish hp using the tpi...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Can you explain your reason for thinking so? When I built the engine I was told by someone who builds sbc for a living, that cam with vortec heads will produce 400ish hp.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

That's why I'm replacing almost everything hah, I knew about the brake line, but shy of ordering a entire kit, I cant seem to find the one replacement for the v8, so unless you know of one, I'll just...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 02:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage Two: Front Suspension

Progress: In Progress


This is my current front suspension parts I have selected, feel free to give advice or suggestions :)

Control Arms: New Poly bushings, new...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 02:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Stage One: Disassembly

Progress: Complete

Old engine came out very easily, only snags were the exhaust on the passengers side bolts had to be broken to be removed, and I broke the radiator...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-24-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,607
Posted By Armada95

3.1L V6 to SBC 350 engine swap

Hello all! I have officially started dropping my V8 into my car, I have had the car and engine for over 3 years now, and the planets have aligned just right to let me start! I have used TGO to plan...
Forum: TPI
01-19-2018, 03:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Armada95

Re: Fuel injector size help

that's where I was getting confused, that 32lb was with a 80% duty cycle, but if I can get away with 30lb and still optimize my engine, ill do that.
Forum: TPI
01-18-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Armada95

Fuel injector size help

Hello! I'm not sure if this is the right section, if it's not feel free to move.

I'm trying to select the proper injector size for my 350 build, I have read up and down these forums and can't seem...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-05-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Armada95

Re: 3.1L --> 5.7L

Yes, tpi
I got the tranny from a 87 bird so im good there, im going to be using the 77-7730 ecu with a 305 PROM and custom tune, modifying the harness is a lot cheaper than a $500 harness, the ps...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Armada95

3.1L --> 5.7L

Hey guys, here in a couple weeks I will be starting my swap into my 91 RS, I spent the last year fixing up the suspension/brakes and building up the new drive train, now its time to put all the...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-22-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,660
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 ECU reprogram

is there any aftermarket chips I could get? or do I need to buckle down and search all over the state for a ecu, I don't want to loose knock control
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,660
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 ECU reprogram

What do you mean the knock sensor would be ineffective using my current prom, wouldnt that mess up the spark control since the knock sensor retards the timing if it hears a knock/ping/detonation
Forum: Engine Swap
05-18-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,660
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 ECU reprogram

I don't care about emissions cause I dont live in an emission controlled area, I just trying to figure out how to reprogram the computer for my v8, if I cant then ill have to get a aftermarket ecm
Forum: Engine Swap
05-18-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,660
Posted By Armada95

v6 to v8 ECU reprogram

I'm doing a 3.1L v6 to a 350 V8 in my 91 Camaro, both are going to be MPI, I know everything I have to do with the sensors/wiring and everything under the hood for the swap, only thing I cant seem to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-28-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,525
Posted By Armada95

Re: Need advice on stubborn strut bolts

My strut had a 6 point "nut" for the top, thats why I was able to use a socket
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-28-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,525
Posted By Armada95

Re: Need advice on stubborn strut bolts

I used a socket/ratchet to hold the center nut and the open end of wrench to tighten it, its only tightened to 18 ftlbs so you can guaged it by hand, I had to go at a angle, easy to do just have to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,525
Posted By Armada95

Re: Need advice on stubborn strut bolts

I did my struts today, just take a half inch air impact on the top nut with a wrench in the back holding it, and on the bolt on the bottom bolt, with a wrench on the nut, it will buzz it right off,...
Forum: Brakes
04-09-2015, 03:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

So after some extensive searching, I've discovered my wheels are Centerline Champ 500 Series 15 x 7.....Since some people have fit the LS1 brakes behind SOME 15" rims, not all ofc, does anyone know...
Forum: Brakes
04-07-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

Whats the P/N for thoes calipers?
Forum: Brakes
04-04-2015, 02:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

After reading those 2 threads, that's something I've also considered doing...atleast until I get my v8 in and see if a upgrade is needed later on, now in those threads they were saying changing the...
Forum: Brakes
04-01-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

how so? both the stock calipers and these are non-metric, theres also these, http://www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperProd.aspx?itemno=120-11874-BK same style, different caliper
Forum: Brakes
04-01-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

I was looking around at different brake systems/calipers, etc, and i came across these, http://www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperList.aspx?subname=GM%20D52%20Dual%20Piston its states it would be a...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

I Plan on switching it to a Posi in time, im just getting the rest of the car "sound" before replacing something that technically isn't broken, my brakes are doggish, suspension is in need of work,...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

So I've decided to do the LS1 Swap since it seems fairly inexpensive, just need to do some Fab work (form what iv seen its not too hard) But I got a question, I was looking at that "Brake Upgrade and...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

Its mainly going to be a Driver/Toy not really a Drag car or track car, just a car with good power, I've been looking around at that LS1 Conversion and it doesn't seem that difficult, but I was...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

If that is the case is there any kits out there that's fairly inexpensive? 1k+ is way too much for my blood.
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Re: Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

Well right now the tires on them are the completely wrong sizes, (235/65/15 in the rears and 205/65/15 in the fronts) I'm looking at getting these,...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,154
Posted By Armada95

Bolt on brake upgrade for 15in rims?

Hello, I have a 91 Camaro RS, I'm looking to upgrade the brakes to handle the power of my newly build 350 (370 ish HP) I will be dropping into it, now I'm seeing all these LS1's and C# upgrade kits...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-20-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,086
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 clarification

i plan on rebuilding a v8 700R4 and replacing my v6 700r4

im going to keep it a speed density system

my Car is a 91 RS with the 3.1l, not the 2.8
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,086
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 clarification

Yes, I'm swapping my Multi port v6 to a multiport v8
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,086
Posted By Armada95

Re: v6 to v8 clarification

that's what I thought with the springs/brakes, but I wanted it to be confirmed by someone who has done the swap, what about the electric pump?
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,086
Posted By Armada95

v6 to v8 clarification

Hey guys!, I got a couple questions for my 91 Camaro RS if anyone is willing to answer/clarify :)




I'm in the process of building a Chevy 350 for my Camaro, which currently has a 3.1L in it,...
Forum: TPI
12-17-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,497
Posted By Armada95

Re: Stock Vortec Spider Injection intake

Ahh, I thought they swapped the systems after several years of them being horrible. If that isn't a good route to take what would you recommend? I was looking at this,...
Forum: TPI
12-17-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,497
Posted By Armada95

Stock Vortec Spider Injection intake

I'm not quite sure if this belongs in this board or another one, if not I apologize.

I've been looking around for TPI intake manifolds for the engine I'm building that's going to have vortec...
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