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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Yes I'm running a PCV valve in the driver's side that goes straight into a nipple underneath the Holley stealth ram, and the other side I noticed that I had plugged in the hose from the passenger...

Forum: TPI

08-21-2020, 11:09 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Could bad intake gaskets cause this?

Forum: TPI

08-21-2020, 11:08 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

After inspecting the HSR I noticed that it was covered in oil in the runners and the upper part aswell.

Forum: TPI

08-21-2020, 07:52 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Yes, the motor at the most has about 1500 miles, I didn't drive it much cause of the rich issue. Yes I built the motor brand new heads and new pistons aswell. You can still see some of the...

Forum: TPI

08-21-2020, 06:18 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Anyone got any ideas what could be causing this ?

Forum: TPI

08-19-2020, 09:24 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Yup the PCV is hooked up, the driver side goes into a nipple under the HSR and the pass goes right into the throttle body

Forum: TPI

08-19-2020, 11:35 AM

Replies: 13

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Too rich ? New 355 HSR swap

Hello I attached some pictures of my pistons and combustion chamber of my new engine that has about 1000 miles on it. I've been having trouble with it running too rich but today I took off the heads...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-19-2020, 01:23 AM

Replies: 24

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

Thank you, I'm going to revisit the the pushrod length with the new rocker arms hopefully this will fix it I got the whole motor apart right now.

Thank you everyone for the help, I got the new...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-17-2020, 09:43 PM

Replies: 24

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

Using the comps cam pushrod length checker I found that the optimal length was 7.205 therefore I ordered the comps cam 7808-16.

I recall you mentioning the witness marks in a earlier post, There...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-17-2020, 08:10 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

Yes that's how some of my rockers looked a little side ways and would have space to wiggle and make clatter noise. I appreciate the help and suggestions. Hopefully the longer studs fix the issue...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-17-2020, 09:55 AM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I had a question about the movement, I noticed that the rocker arms had alot of play when it was on the base circle side to side. Maybe that could be the noise or is that normal ? Would guide plates...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-17-2020, 12:02 AM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I appreciate everyone's help ! I'm going to get some longer studs and hopefully this will fix the problem. So far broke one of the studs in the head when removing it. Should be alot of fun removing...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 08:21 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I checked all the retainers and it seems that there's no damage anywhere else. I'm going to replace the studs and hopefully that fixes it but I'm not sure what else could be causing this problem.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 02:14 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I removed all the rocker arms and noticed one thing that the rocker arms have alot of movement side to side on the valve stem. Could this be the noise ? And also they were pretty tight when removing...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 12:57 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

The first time I installed them I did a 1/4 after zero lash then I tightened the poly locks. The second time I left it a little bit before a 1/4 then I tightened the poly all the way down and use a...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 12:50 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

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Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 12:33 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I doubled checked to make sure the flat part was up facing the polylocks aswell and still the same problem occurs I also checked to make sure the rocker arms seats perfectly on the stem aswell.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 12:32 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: 1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

Yes the heads originally came with guide plates but I removed them since I had the self aligning rocker arms, yes they were full roller rocker arms from comps cam. I bought hardened pushrods aswell...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-16-2020, 11:59 AM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

1.6 scorpion roller rocker problem

I've recently just swapped a 355 in my 91 camaro and I have a xr276hr with comps cam 1.52 roller rockers and I've just upgraded to a 1.6 scorpion rockers and can't seem to keep them tight. After some...

Forum: TPI

07-26-2020, 03:06 AM

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No wide open throttle

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No wide open throttle

Sounds like some kind of transmission problem, since the engine revs just fine but once in gear it doesn't move at all.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

05-12-2020, 12:17 PM

Replies: 7

[PA] Gauge piller

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Gauge piller

Alright thanks for letting us know 👍

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

05-09-2020, 08:04 PM

Replies: 7

[PA] Gauge piller

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Gauge piller

Is this still available?

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-30-2020, 02:03 AM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

So today I started grinding the weights to see if I could change the shifts and They were 14 grams stock and grinded them down to 9-10 since I wanted my shifting at 6000rpms but I kinda messed up the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-30-2020, 01:50 AM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

Ramirez,
The number one mod to do is headers. They make a big difference in performance and they sound killer. It was one of the first mods I did with my car and I noticed the difference. The HSR is...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-28-2020, 05:27 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

It is the stock tpi fuel pump I have a fuel pressure gauge and it all seems good. At first I thought I would need fuel injectors in the beginning but I figured if they were too small my tuner would...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-28-2020, 05:24 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

I took the car out for a spin today for some dataloging and noticed that the car doesn't even rev up to 6000 it's changing gears around 4500rpms. I did some 0-60 test and was getting around 7.2...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-26-2020, 11:49 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

What wideband would y'all recommend? Where would be the best place to put the bung? I was thinking in the y-pipe. Would some 25lb injectors be my best bet or some 30lbs maybe?

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-26-2020, 01:47 AM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

The injectors are a stock Corvette 22lb too injectors. The first step would be to probably upgrade to some 42lbs injector and also upgrade the rocker arms to some Scorpions 1.6 rocker arms. I do feel...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 07:08 PM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

Do you think porting the heads or upgrading to 1.6 will unleash some power?

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 06:16 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

Been thinking about setting up a afr gauge right now the car runs great just was expecting more out of all the mods. I appreciate your time and suggestions right now I have it set to stock 6 degrees....

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 05:48 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

Theese are the previous datalogs and im not sure about the fuel trim scott has been doing all my tuning so far he has helped me out alot and fixed alot of problems with the rich issue.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 05:37 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

this is the last datalog i have done.
error code 21 has been fixed since this datalog

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 05:15 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Improving engine build

In the beginning I had a rich issue. I fouled about 3 sets of spark plugs but Scott fixed me up with a prom I got multiple datalogs saved from tunning it. Could i post a datalogs here? Or how would I...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-25-2020, 04:42 PM

Replies: 29

Views: 737

Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Improving engine build

Recently got done with my 355 rebuild looking to make more power seems like it's lacking power. It is a 355 with blueprint h8002k with a xr276hr cam and 1.52. roller rockers and Holly stealth ram on...

Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain

09-11-2019, 09:44 PM

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Possible transmission slippage?

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Possible transmission slippage?

Finally got the new motor in (cammed 355) fully tuned and everything and took it for a run and at wot 0-95 it runs great transmission shifts fine all the way up to 6k rpms. Now once it hits 96mph it...

Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale

08-04-2019, 09:19 PM

Replies: 3

Camaro Emblems

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: Camaro Emblems

I would love a set for a 91 z28 painted black if they are still available

Forum: TPI

07-24-2019, 08:23 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

Finally solved the problem it turned out that the 02 sensor was causing the very rich condition. Motor is running excellent now and I've checked the plugs and they are burning just right !

Thanks...

Forum: TPI

07-22-2019, 11:31 AM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

So yesterday I decided to put the stock chip and injectors in to see how it would run and if it would still run rich like before and I checked the plugs and they were starting to become fouled...

Forum: TPI

07-21-2019, 07:21 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

Well I took out the old 02 sensor and it's very very black and Its also shaking on the inside so I'm 99% sure it's bad. Could this been the problem of the engine running rich the whole time?

Forum: TPI

07-21-2019, 06:36 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

What would happen if I installed the 305 chip with 19 # injectors? Or the 350 chip with the 19# injectors?

Forum: Engine Swap

07-20-2019, 08:43 PM

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Hsr running Very very rich

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Hsr running Very very rich

Just completed my engine swap from lb9 to 355 hsr and now the new motor is running very rich. I have already fouled two sets of new spark plugs. I have a custom chip tuned for my configuration. I...

Forum: TPI

07-20-2019, 03:41 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

Bad news again.... So yesterday the car was running great I even took it to the store and it drove perfectly fine and today I get home to start it up and it does for 2 mins and shuts off again and...

Forum: TPI

07-17-2019, 09:58 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

Update on the car, Freddy your are correct it wasn't the brakets, I found the source of the loud whistle it turns out the top part of the Holly stealth ram that bolts up to the intake wasn't sealing...

Forum: TPI

07-17-2019, 04:27 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

So I removed the belt and the car keep whistling so that rules out the belt and any pulley aswell. It sounds like it's directly from th throttle body I'm not sure what else it could be ? Any ideas ?...

Forum: TPI

07-16-2019, 08:29 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

That is Correct tommorow first thing is I'ma change the injectors to 22# and see if the code goes away and I'm also going to try to start the engine without the belt to see if the squeeking sound...

Forum: TPI

07-16-2019, 06:14 PM

Replies: 55

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

Update on the car. I'm getting code 44 now I'm not sure if it's because it's running lean or if the O2 sensor is bad. But I have fixed all the vacumm lines and now the map has its own vacuum port.

Forum: TPI

07-15-2019, 11:04 AM

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Posted By jonny_sanchez99

Re: No start after engine swap

I've also noticed that I mixed up the line that goes from the passenger side valve cover to the tb. I accidentally connected it to the 2nd nipple instead of the top one and the line that goes to the...

Forum: TPI

07-15-2019, 08:07 AM

Replies: 55