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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-22-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,348
Posted By sreZ28

Re: [CT] Edelbrock Carb, MSD ProBillet, Stage II Intake

Thanks for the catch! I'll fix that now.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-21-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By sreZ28

Re: T-5 Transmission

I might be able to sell you the complete set. Located in CT. Pm me.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-21-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,348
Posted By sreZ28

Re: [CT] Edelbrock Carb, MSD ProBillet, Stage II Intake

List Updated. The Intake Manifold is still for sale if anyone is interested.
Forum: Carburetors
09-21-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

That sounds good. I'm lucky that I have most of the pieces. There are no pull apart yards in CT ( I think it's a state ordinance or something) and very few scrap yards have anything older than 10...
Forum: Carburetors
09-20-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Yeah, I don't think I have that, I'll double check when I'm home.
As for the factory Manifold, the only advantage is that I could use it without having to alter it to fit my heads.
I have to get...
Forum: Carburetors
09-20-2015, 03:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Hey guys,
So I've spent a while trying to find that BARO sensor. I'm kinda embarrassed to admit that Im having trouble, especially with so much help.
You guys gave me great instructions, but I'm...
Forum: Carburetors
09-18-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Thanks naf, I'll check it out when I get home.
So you would recommend the L69 manifolds with a 305 TPI y-pipe?
Forum: Carburetors
09-18-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Alright alright. This is all great stuff. I just wish I had more time and money.
Sorry guys, I should have asked that exhaust question more clearly. I don't have a y-pipe at all yet. I have 2 sets...
Forum: Carburetors
09-17-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Questions:
1) Where is that VAC sensor, and why do I have both that and a BARO sensor?
2) All of this stuff is going on a late model TPI engine. It does have a sensor in the driver's side head for...
Forum: Carburetors
09-17-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Thanks Damon, that's good to know.
So I ran through everything, and I think I found most of what I need. Still, I'd appreciate it if you could check my work.
I think this is the BARO sensor. It's...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-16-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,348
Posted By sreZ28

[CT] Edelbrock Carb, MSD ProBillet, Stage II Intake

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1198/80-20150916_142423_ebca41952f765befa9098d700859ff1a97f60f87.jpg

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Forum: Carburetors
09-14-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

Re: '83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Thanks sofa. That's perfect.
It's a Vin H, which makes things more convenient oddly enough.
I believe there is a BARO sensor, just because it's where one would be, and says BARO on it. Maybe...
Forum: Carburetors
09-13-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,600
Posted By sreZ28

'83 Z28 Fuel System Restomod

Hey ThirdGen,
So I'm in the process of restoring my car. When I bought it, it was essentially a collection of mismatched racing parts heaped into an 83 Z28.
I just picked up an original CC...
Forum: Power Adders
08-17-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

Well, I never thought I'd be happy to see a Saginaw, but this might be that day. There should be a number cast into the side of the Bell housing. There also is probably more help to be found under...
Forum: Power Adders
08-16-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

I'm looking at it now. I think the engine that he is making reference to is the earlier Iron Duke, which has the same bolt pattern as the V8. It's the Chevy 153, where we're talking about the Pontiac...
Forum: Power Adders
08-16-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

Hmm, well I'm way out of my league here. Maybe someone will chime in.
The crank and heads probably aren't compatible because they are very different engines, at least from my understanding. The...
Forum: Power Adders
08-14-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

http://www.shop.cliffordperformance.net/4-Cyl_c16.htm

https://youtu.be/lRKfXk_gdRk

Hope these help!
Forum: Power Adders
08-14-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

I'm pretty sure this thread is dead, and it may have already been mentioned, but the Mercruiser and the Iron Duke have different Bell housing patterns.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-14-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,403
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Strictly Out of Curiosity

This is definitely true, and a good point as well. But that doesn't seem to be a concern for most people not in California.
The "bolt on"/"upgrade in phases" theory seems more likely to me. But it...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-14-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,403
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Strictly Out of Curiosity

I would think you would need all those upgrades before a completely new engine anyways. Building a 383 using the stock exhaust, intake, rods, transmission, brakes, etc, sounds like a rookie mistake....
Forum: Engine Swap
08-14-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,403
Posted By sreZ28

Strictly Out of Curiosity

So I'm from CT, which is a weird state to be sure. I'm juggling a variety of engine builds right now, so bear in mind that this build idea in no way applies to me. That said:
I've seen a million...
Forum: Power Adders
08-05-2015, 04:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

Maybe I was wrong before, but I would assume that most modifications you are looking at would lower the value of the engine. It sounds weird, I know, but people like all the original stuff more than...
Forum: Power Adders
08-05-2015, 02:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,404
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 84 duke turbo or super?

I have a feeling that I'm going to be at odds with a lot of people here, but if this were my car I would stick to modest , easily removable bolt ons and leave it at that. Chevy made very few of these...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-31-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 770
Posted By sreZ28

Re: L69 Aluminum Intake & Carburetor....

These have been sold. Buyer was kind. Shipping was quick. I would buy from this guy again.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-21-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,952
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Getting Out of the LT1 Game - LT1 Engine Parts

Hey boss, how much for both sets of Pistons shipped to 06480?
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

Well, I think it's just total valve lift. Vizard did a similar build, I'll try to find it.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

In a HotRod article (all coiled up) they say that the beehives are good for .550 on unmodified Vortecs, and more if you mill the retainers. I'm not sure if that helps.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

Alright, sounds good. What do you mean by timing gear? Could I just use a sbc timing gear set? And I'm not sure about the beehives. I would think you would be cutting it close, as you would be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

Hmm, that's interesting. I've heard that lt1 heads with lt4 springs can handle about .525 without milling, but that's pushing it. I'm thinking about using a zz4 cam in mine with those springs. I was...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

I think that's what I'm going to do. It looks like I would have to fabricate a plug to use an old school cover anyways. What cam do you run boss? It's harder to find ltx cams than old school roller...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-19-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

Re: 95 LT1 Swap

Yeah, that's the plan. I have a nice MSD setup I'm dying to use. That plug is just expensive for what it is. I'd rather just buy a new timing cover if I can.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-19-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By sreZ28

95 LT1 Swap

So I bought a 95 Formula to pull apart for the T-56 transmission. It cost me $1000, under the premise that it was FUBAR. Both front corner panels are smashed in, the driver side door has been...
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,275
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Questions regarding cherry bombs and dual/single pipes.

My car came with a 2.5" y-pipe, single cherry bomb setup when I bought. Sounded gnarly. It ran on race gas, so compression may have had something to do with the sound, but that thing would spit. It...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-12-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By sreZ28

Re: edelbrock smog legal headers

I have a set of headers that I assume are Edelbrock. They came on the car when I bought it. Guy was an Edelbrock fan: valve covers, timing cover, carb, intake, etc... I assume the headers are too,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-12-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By sreZ28

Re: edelbrock smog legal headers

Stupid question, but what about them Makes them smog legal? Just the spot for the EGR?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-20-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Cheap 305 TBI stuff

Any idea what it would cost to get that bottom end to CT?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

I bought the heads in to get them magnafluxed, and the guy basically asked me why I would even bother. Basically, it would cost more to rebuild the heads than buy new ones, and these ones (416's)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

So color me confused. I'm just at a loss here.
The gasket on that head was puked, or at least I think it was, I have only my vortec block to compare it with. There were no obvious signs of a break...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

No worries about sof', he's just trying to break my balls a little bit. The 305 was all of $50, so I'm not beat up about it. Let me know if you have an opening in your 305 disposal unit sofa. ;)
I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

Man, I've seen you rag on t-5's all day. The only reason I was trying to grab a 305, was because it's the only thing wimpy enough that I figured I wouldn't have to worry about breaking it. No need...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

Update:
So I pulled the spark plugs one at a time. The noise is coming from cylinder 7, and only exists when it has a spark plug in it. Interestingly, this is not the same cylinder that experienced...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By sreZ28

Troubleshooting Help: Hissing Noise

Just picked up a cheap 305. I had a whole bunch of parts lying around, and was looking for something to tinker with. The kid who owned it told me one of the lifters had failed. When I went to see it,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-26-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,583
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Brand new zz4 heads

Free bump for a great seller.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-01-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,032
Posted By sreZ28

Re: vortec stealth ram, pro comp fuel rails, ls1 fuel injectors, water neck

Free bump from a guy who would buy this if he had any kind of money.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Intake Manifold Questions

Thank you. That's what I needed to hear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Intake Manifold Questions

Sofa,
I appreciate the reminder; really I do. But you have told me this many times so far, and it is so completely ingrained in my head that I have Cc'd everything at least 6 times. I measure like a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Intake Manifold Questions

That is pretty crafty, and it does make sense. So I should probably not grab an air-gapped manifold for my Connecticut daily driver. Thanks!
That being said, I'm still not sure I understand...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By sreZ28

Intake Manifold Questions

Air gap manifolds are highly recommended on this site. I've heard that they can cause problems in the winter. Is this true?
Vizard says that they're good for an extra 3/4 of a point of compression,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 950
Posted By sreZ28

Re: Rotating Assembly Questions

I'm sorry, but I think you might want to check your calculations one more time.
3.48/2=1.74
1.74+1.26+6.00=9

So if I do grab a forged crank, it's not going to be so far out of balance that they...
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