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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-19-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By Stekman

Re: Brake hubs

I don't have the specific number, battery on the caliper died.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-18-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By Stekman

Brake hubs

Sold.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-03-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By Stekman

10LB NX bottle FS

This has been sitting around for a few years and I want it gone. Can't really ship it, still has stuff in it. So would prefer pick up (I'd drive a bit and meet as well). Looking for 125.

Edit:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By Stekman

Re: what type gas do you use?

If the car runs fine on 87, switching to a higher octane won't make any difference.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,365
Posted By Stekman

Re: Fuel pressure gauge--best place to install?

The pressure at the main body of the regulator is going to be the same as what's getting put into the carb. You can place the pressure gauge off the main body of the regulator just fine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 02:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,812
Posted By Stekman

Re: Intake Mani questions

The Performer intake from Edel (off my head, I think it's 2104). Fits your years and it's carb pad is drilled for both square and spreadbore.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Stekman

Re: While I'm in the engine...

Compression tests never hurt anyone. Leak down would be even better if you have access to a kit.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,110
Posted By Stekman

Re: Cheap 350 Build

The difference is the exhaust crossover. Your 400 probably had that. When the engine is cold, exhaust gets run through the crossover, which is directly under the plenum. This heats the plenum...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Stekman

Re: car wont start and have new battery!

Make sure all the connections between the battery and the starter, and the battery to the block ground are tight and clean. Once that's done, check the battery voltage when it's struggling to start...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,623
Posted By Stekman

Re: Swapping LT1 Cam

Block casting numbers are right behind the driver side cyl. head:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/tech/V8Cast2r4t.jpg

All blocks can accept roller lifters, it's just a matter of what type. There's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Stekman

Re: 1:6 rockers?

1.6's will be fine on a stock setup. No clearance issues. All that factory equipment was way to small. Handful of HP gain.

Cam swaps aren't a walk in the park, depending on what tools you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Stekman

Re: Compression Gain - How Much

All other compression-affecting factors being equal, about 2 tenths of a point. Nothing noticeable.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 697
Posted By Stekman

Re: flipped 92 Z28 now wont run

If you just want to hear it run and don't want to delve into a powerless fuel pump issue, you could jump the ALDL and power it directly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By Stekman

Re: copper head gaskets on 400

Would work fine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Stekman

Re: Camshaft replacement

Why would you put the original cam back in?

So long as you're careful while removing the cam as to not knick the bearings, they can be reused.

Yes, you'll need new lifters.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 478
Posted By Stekman

Re: cam duration

The LT1 cam is a popular upgrade for TBI platforms.

Are the Vortecs being machined for lift?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By Stekman

Re: Confused...engine question

305 and 350's are V8's. The 3.1L (as opposed to the 5.0L for the 305 and the 5.7L for the 350) is a V6. You have 6 cylinders. The other 2 have 8.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By Stekman

Re: checking timing with a vacuum distributor

Whatever the sticker under the hood says, is the stock setting (I honestly forgot what it is, been forever since I've messed with a stock engine). That's at idle, with the vacuum advance unhooked.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,319
Posted By Stekman

Re: quench/squish compression.... question..

I'm bored and can't sleep. This could be long...

There is no "max" hp out of a 350 block, aside from the actual physical strength of the block itself - 5-600hp is about when you start looking at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,319
Posted By Stekman

Re: quench/squish compression.... question..

Not to be an @$$, but have you tried searching? I could run a search right now on all the terms and suggestions that have been posted, and get at least a copious amount of information. This thread...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By Stekman

Re: timing issue? or is it?

Correct. 6 base is vac. unplugged, 26 base is vac. hooked up.

You'll need a spring and bushing kit. If you run the MSD spring and stop kit, I think it will be 2 blue springs and the blue stop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,048
Posted By Stekman

Re: Confused with intake manifold procedure

I use the same torque sequence on TPI as I do with carb. There's no reason it would be different between intakes. It's still doing the exact same thing - fastening an intake to the heads with an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,797
Posted By Stekman

Re: destroked 305

:yup:
That was good, Adam. That was good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,048
Posted By Stekman

Re: Confused with intake manifold procedure

Don't put gasket sealant on both the heads and the intake, just cover both sides of the gasket with it.

For torque sequence, start at the inside bolts, criss cross sides, and work outwards:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By Stekman

Re: Cheap / easy cam upgrade for a 305?

What kind of fuel pump are you using? LT1 cams don't have fuel pump eccentrics. But I do agree, the LT1 cam would be a nice upgrade.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,591
Posted By Stekman

Re: 1.6 roller rockers with vortec heads?

I suspect you won't notice much of anything from changing rocker arms, either from the ratio, or the roller aspect. If anything, the increase on the exhaust will be more beneficial than the intake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,048
Posted By Stekman

re: Confused with intake manifold procedure

I've done just a bit of RTV around the ports without issue. You don't need to cover the intake gasket or anything else, just bead it around the port on the head. I've also used gasket sealant...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By Stekman

Re: Rockers (confused)

Rocker style aside, you'll either need self aligning rocker arms or guideplates. And yes, the pre-87 vs post 87 has everything to do with guideplates, if you're considering rocker arm function. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Stekman

Re: roller rockers and oil consumption

I have an SB2. I run dry sump and valve spring oilers for increased oil flow up top. I'm not limiting oil flow over the valve springs when it's the only thing keeping them cool.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Stekman

Re: roller rockers and oil consumption

I can't think of a single reason why I would want to restrict oil flow to the top half the valve train.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By Stekman

Re: 083 or 187 heads

The 187's would "work" on the 350, as in bolt on, move air, and whatnot. But, being the 305 swirlies, I don't know how prudent of an idea it would be. I would keep looking for a different set of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,765
Posted By Stekman

Re: Summit digital CD Ignition (PN SUM-850602) install help

What distributor do you have?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 491
Posted By Stekman

Re: In need of assistance

Don't buy random parts hoping you'll fix the issue. Parts stores can test ignition modules. Pull your existing one and bring it. Have it tested, if it fails, THEN buy a new one.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,122
Posted By Stekman

Re: Distributor placement??

Correct. So long as the firing order is followed around the cap, #1 can be any of them.

But, if you want to be fairly accurate as to how it was stock:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By Stekman

Re: New member, engine questions

A lot of what you're trying to accomplish, and the order in which you accomplish it depends a lot on how much you're willing to spend on it.

Externally, a 383 (being the 350 block) is identical to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,319
Posted By Stekman

Re: quench/squish compression.... question..

Yes forged is better than cast. I've run cast crankshafts on engines putting down 550ish crank HP/6000 RPM with no issues. It's not a maximum strength issue. It's a how much shock is getting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By Stekman

Re: getting a build started

You don't bore motors for performance reasons. You won't notice anything performance-wise from any overbore. Boring a 305 a even to the "max" of .060" only yields 315cid, which is nothing close to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By Stekman

Re: pistons

It could be done. Big PITA, though. You would have to pull the heads and oil pan, raise the engine to completely remove the oil pan. Then I suppose you could remove the rod caps and pound the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2009, 01:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By Stekman

Re: 383 stroker is "mr.popular" these days

For the mid 400s and up, expect to put about equal amounts into the drivetrain as the engine itself. That's about what mine came out to when it first started out, back in the high 400 to low 500 hp...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By Stekman

Re: This might be a stupid question about cams

I'd still pull the cam.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Stekman

Re: Are these parts interchangable?

Yes and yes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 12:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Stekman

Re: So...whats ruined?

Carb cleaner.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 491
Posted By Stekman

Re: In need of assistance

Grounding a spark plug is the quickest way to test for spark. If you have a timing light, you can hook that up as well and see if it flashes while cranking. Best method is an inline spark tester.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Stekman

Re: new cam question?

You might be able to get away with the 1105, esp. if the intake sides have the positive style seals, and the exhaust sides do not. However, without exact measurements, I generally recommend that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,576
Posted By Stekman

Re: what are the best mods for a 1987 305 TPI?

Is headers part of the ordered exhaust?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Stekman

Re: Another "What the...?!"

That's actually pretty clever.

But I agree with above, the only thing it's capable of is shutting off flow to the heater core.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By Stekman

Re: This might be a stupid question about cams

Flat tappet cams don't have the machined groove to facilitate the cam thrust plate. Flat tappet cams can go into roller blocks just fine, so long as you have the correct flat tappets.

I am...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Stekman

Re: new cam question?

The 1107 has too much lift for factory castings, you'll be hitting the bottom of the retainer into to the top of the guide bosses. About .470-.480 is the max number on stock heads.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Stekman

Re: new cam question?

What heads do you have?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By Stekman

Re: new thumpr cam questions

You would be better off with an XFI grind. Thumpr cams sound cool and love to spin high, but achieved by sacrificing all the "requirements" that EFI likes. The smaller versions could be tuned...
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