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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-09-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Parting out 84 Camaro v8 5 speed

What about the coolant overflow tank and the overhead dome lamp assy with lens shipped to 56636?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-06-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,888
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Parting out 1987 Trans Am GTA

Does it have the dual cooling fan setup? If so how much for the fans and both upper & lower mounts? Is it a stock radiator?
Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 overdrive acting up

Its set up right, its pulled all the way at WOT...I do use one of those little spings on the end of my cable to get my pressure up quicker, if I don't it will stack shift something fierce. Even...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By 86ltrain

700r4 overdrive acting up

What would make my overdrive shift slow / sluggish? Once in overdrive it feels ok but under any amount of load it wants to down shift. When it does downshift it doesn't feel right unless I floor...
Forum: Exhaust
04-04-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By 86ltrain

Welding with ceramic coating

I'm getting a used set of 2055's that are ceramic coated...I want to remove and weld up the air tubes. Is there any way to do this without wrecking the coating? Is there something I can put on them...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-29-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: hooker 2055's with new y-pipe

Pm'd you
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-29-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,661
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Parting out 1991 camaro rs

Any chance you'd sell / ship the axles? I need 28 spline axles for my new carrier...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-27-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Eibach Sportline Springs

Pm'd you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,020
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700R4 line pressures

Thanks for the advice, I will remove my servo this week sometime. This is a later model trans I'm working with, it has the aux valve body. My 1-2 feels the same whether I shift manually or leave it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Lowering a trans for 2/4 and governor change

The governor comes out without lowering anything. I just jack up the drivers side as high as I can, slip under there with my trusty hammer & screwdriver....mine was recently off so that helps. Just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Lowering a trans for 2/4 and governor change

I just had my governor out without doing anything, not bad at all. I used a screwdriver and a hammer to get it off and prybar against tunnel to push cover back on. I've also had my servo out, just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,020
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700R4 line pressures

How do I raise full throttle upshifts? I did what you said (removed lighter spring) and its waaaay better now. It kicks down easier however my full throttle shifts are still about 4600, I'd like...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,020
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700R4 line pressures

The trans I removed was a 700r4 date coded an 85 model, its an 84 car so I'm thinking someone has already changed it. I was going to put that governor in it, it has one heavier and one lighter...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,020
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700R4 line pressures

I actually posted a similar question on your Probuilt website...was hoping you'd chime in. I'm using the Holley geometry corrector on the linkage, I looked at the plunger with the pan off...it is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,002
Posted By 86ltrain

Remove the throttle valve from VB?

I'm updating my TV system and cannot get the throttle valve out. I removed the roll pin, bushing, plunger, spring, I can see the valve back there, it moves freely, but I cannot get a hold of it to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-26-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,020
Posted By 86ltrain

700R4 line pressures

I'm having some kickdown, early shift issues so I did a pressure check...
@ 750 RPM / P = 75, R = 120, N, OD, D = 75, 2nd = 170, 1st = 160. These appear right or close according to my manual,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: TV cable pulled out of adjustment?

After more driving, my main issue is it will not always kickdown from 4th back to third. Never goes back to second. When it does go back to third, it acts like its slipping, or not pulling as hard...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: TV cable pulled out of adjustment?

Any chance the truck governor is messing with me? I thought they only affected high RPM shift points?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By 86ltrain

TV cable pulled out of adjustment?

I just had my 4x4 tranny converted to 2wd for my Camaro (recent rebuild, shifted great in truck), shifts great manually or if I floor it...quick, firm and will hold any RPM, I love it...but when I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Need help with 256H cam / 350...?

Thanks Night Rider327 for your suggestions...I think I fixed it once and for all. I was doing some reading via google searches and found a Holley article that said "if you turn your idle air screws...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Need help with 256H cam / 350...?

Had some progress tonight, got my timing at about 14* at idle and it seems to like that. I cannot get my vacuum gauge to read steady though, it bounces around 15 and my idle air screws don't seem to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Need help with 256H cam / 350...?

Looking like I should take my carb off and do an overhaul. The more I think about it there is a chance it could be out of whack, it has been sitting for quite awhile. I rechecked my valves last...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Need help with 256H cam / 350...?

Should have mentioned, I'm running a Holley 600, RPM intake, regular HEI
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By 86ltrain

Need help with 256H cam / 350...?

I just installed my 350 back into my Z28, it was a good running engine prior with a K1102 Summit cam. I decided to change the cam when it was out and went with an XE256H on 112 LSA. I just run the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 2 pc to 1 pc seal engine swap

You bring up a valid point, what do you mean by "ballooning"? Would it be obvious just by looking at the convertor? And yes, It is drilled for a mechanical pump, I had one installed in its previous...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By 86ltrain

Does color on valvespring signify anything?

Just took my valve covers off...462624 "Hencho Mexico" heads, noticed my valve springs have a brown stripe on them. I thought I read somewhere that brown stripe signified "Z28" springs. I bought...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 2 pc to 1 pc seal engine swap

Never occurred to me but that makes the most sense...then I can reuse my starter rather than get one for the 168 tooth plate. Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 2 pc to 1 pc seal engine swap

Just answered my own question...Only 400 needs external balance...Does anyone on here know if all truck engines use the larger flexplate? I don't have the engine out and want to get my parts ready...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 2 pc to 1 pc seal engine swap

I should have mentioned that it already has older style heads on it...am I right in thinking that all 350's are internally balanced? Only the 400's are external?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 86ltrain

2 pc to 1 pc seal engine swap

I'm looking to swap a 350 from my old pickup (newer 90's block) into my 84 Z28 / 700r4....It is currently bolted to a 700r4 as well, will it be a direct bolt in? I'm assuming yes but want to make...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,892
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Brodix IK 180's

Thanks for the reply, thats what I wanted to know...having one temp sender plus a switch for my fan I'm not sure where I'd put them both. Theres probably a way, just seems odd they don't put them in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,892
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: Brodix IK 180's

True bolt on is important to me, I'm building this engine myself. That's why I'm staying away from the Ebay specials, I've heard to many people say you need to have them machined before running...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,892
Posted By 86ltrain

Brodix IK 180's

I'm in the market for some budget aluminum heads, been looking over E-streets & Brodix IK 180's...Does anyone have these Brodix heads? I looked at all the pics online and do not see a place for my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 shift timing

I sent you a message Probuilt...thanks for your help everyone.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 shift timing

I removed that spring and readjusted my tv, its way better...less abusive anyway.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 shift timing

Are you running the little spring I mentioned earlier on your TV cable up at the carb? It advances the TV valve a little at lower speeds...just wondering if I should take it off.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 shift timing

I was out driving today, seems like a 17 mph shift with my car is too high...about 14-15 is what mines at and that's a pretty aggressive shift, will chirp the tires. I'm afraid to tighten the TV...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-22-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 700r4 shift timing

Yes, it is...has original Quadrajet on it...the more I drive it the more odd it seems. If I don't floor it, it goes through the gears pretty quickly...the 2-3 is too soon at low rpms, too late at...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By 86ltrain

700r4 shift timing

Hey guys, new to the board...I recently bought an 84 z28, 66000 original miles, stock everything...had real sloppy shifts, I changed to corvette servo and longer apply pin. I also updated my boost...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-21-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By 86ltrain

Re: 91 CAMARO Z-28 RIMS

Have any pics? Shipping to 56636? Very interested...thanks
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