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Forum: Engine Swap
11-08-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,069
Posted By five7kid

Re: 8.1l engine swap

I would not encourage undertaking this swap. At best the 8.1 was rated at 340 HP - lots of torque, yeah, but not much for power. The weight penalty of a tall block all-iron big block is nothing to...
Forum: Carburetors
08-30-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By five7kid

Re: Cannot find this Carb ... HELP ???

This isn't an "any carburetor" forum. Needs to be related to GM 3rd gen f-body cars only.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-29-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 883
Posted By five7kid

Re: Questions about engine swap

Okay, nobody else has, so I'll ask: What induction system does your '92 have?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-28-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,237
Posted By five7kid

Re: Ls engine install from above tips

I've done "in from the top" 5 times (twice with an LS). Last time was in from the bottom. I'll never do in from the top again.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-28-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,770
Posted By five7kid

Re: 5.3 in 86 trans am

Meh, let the mods do the clicking...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-28-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By five7kid

Re: LS Swap Gauges in 82-84 Camaro

Actually it's the other way around. The signal is too weak so you need to add a little DC voltage to it to drive the tach.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-06-2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,523
Posted By five7kid

Re: Ugh... 305 borked.

The in-tank pump on the L69 is just a pusher pump. The mechanical pump on the engine is still required to get good fuel supply up to the carb.

But, you could remove the L69 pump and put in a true...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-05-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,523
Posted By five7kid

Re: Ugh... 305 borked.

The ZZ4 wasn't a Vortec engine. It was a 350 1-piece RMS roller lifter shortblock with 113 aluminum heads on it and a "ZZ4" spec roller cam.

Otherwise, the L31 swap isn't a bad idea. The Vortec...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-05-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By five7kid

Re: 388ci stroker swap

My biggest concern would be the .060" overbore. Unless it was sonic checked to know if the cylinder wall thickness is okay.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By five7kid

Re: Heater control in engine area

If I'm understanding what you're asking, you're talking about a vacuum-operated valve on the intake manifold. Its only use is to shut off the coolant flow when the AC is in "max" mode. In other...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-18-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By five7kid

Re: 454 into 88 Camaro

What are your intents with the car? Driver? Drag racing?

Any details about your 454? Assume it's a Mark IV. What pistons? Fresh rebuild? Stock rods?

???
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-18-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,733
Posted By five7kid

Re: Watch my budget LS build quickly spiral out of control!

The plastic baffle type that came on my LQ4 wouldn't fit with the offset factory rocker arms on my 823s. The LS6 type fit great. I have a set of Holley LS3 covers on my 317s, they have the same type...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-18-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,733
Posted By five7kid

Re: Watch my budget LS build quickly spiral out of control!

Not sure how you got those valve covers to fit, but you'd be better off with later LS6 or LS3 type covers. Better baffling for better oil control.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-17-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By five7kid

Re: I'm trying to put a 1985 l98 Corvette in a 1989 rs camaro body

Later LTs got D36 if auto trans, D44 if manual trans.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By five7kid

Re: Headers to Y to a 3" Catback?

The issue with routing duals is the torque arm. And not much room past the axles, either. Keeping the fuel lines away from the exhaust is a good idea, though.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By five7kid

Re: Headers to Y to a 3" Catback?

My personal opinion - you're worrying about this too much.

As for the "small" for torque, "large" for HP thing - that's more relevant to the header primary tube size than exhaust size. Once you...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By five7kid

Re: Swap Kit Question

Most of the "kits" take a truck take-out engine and give you the car parts to fit the engine in your car. If you are starting with a car engine (which the 5.7 is), you don't need most of what is in...
Forum: Carburetors
12-17-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By five7kid

Re: Carb dead spot?

How did it act before the carb rebuild?
Forum: Carburetors
12-17-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,316
Posted By five7kid

Re: Assault Racing 2026

No personal experience, but I'd say go for it, take photos along the way, let us know.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By five7kid

Re: 1989 engine swap.

It won't all bolt up.

You have another active thread on the same topic. I'll close this one.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2020, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By five7kid

Re: 1989 engine swap.

Those '86 truck heads are really bad. The most useful they will be is to prop your garage door open on hot days.

The 305 heads on a 350 truck engine usually work out well. A quick rebuild of the...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-25-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By five7kid

Re: Carbed 350 Gen I into a '92 ECM

The 3rd gen V8 clutch and 3rd gen V6 T5 don't play well together. It can be done, but you'll need a different clutch disk because the V6 T5 input shaft is smaller than the V8 T5. Also means the V6 T5...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-25-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By five7kid

Re: Carbed 350 Gen I into a '92 ECM

Yes, the sticky is a good place to start.

One of the things you'll learn is the V6 transmission won't bolt up to the V8 engine. Did you have a V8 transmission lined up as well?

The good news...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 11:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,127
Posted By five7kid

Re: Ls swap ..no spark

Are you sure VATS was properly turned off?
Forum: Carburetors
06-08-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,229
Posted By five7kid

Re: Fuel Tank Vent Breather??

Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.

That valve has its own connection on top of the tank. It isn't otherwise connected to the charcoal canister.

Not sure where they are pressurizing your system for...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-07-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By five7kid

Re: FiTech "Loaded" Intake Manifold (new)

Sold
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By five7kid

Re: LS1 Headers, 4L60E, and cats?

I did put ceramic 2.5" inlet/outlet cats after longtube headers, but that was with a T56. I simply don't think there is enough room beside a 4L60E without hanging very low.

If you're set on cats,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 59
Important/Useful : LS swappers dyno results list
Views: 25,652
Posted By five7kid

Re: LS swappers dyno results list

Heh
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 60,406
Posted By five7kid

Re: Watch a Rookie Learn How To Swap a LS1 and T56 into a 1992 Z28

Are you planning on new pistons, or reusing what you have?

In my opinion ARP rod bolts are always a good idea.

Plan on replacing all the bearings.

Texas Speed and Performance is a good...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-12-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By five7kid

Re: Next project - High revving small block ideas

"Idles smoothly" and "revs to 7500" are mutually exclusive (unless you have variable valve timing).
Forum: Carburetors
05-12-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By five7kid

Re: Q-jet TPS?

Very simple, then. If you have a non-computer distributor, you don't need a TPS.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,905
Views: 333,949
Posted By five7kid

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

Stainless can handle higher temps than mild steel. But, I would still recommend ceramic coating to wrapping.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By five7kid

Re: 84 camaro to 04 yukon powertrain

Didn't realize you have posted in both Engine Swap forums. I combined them so all the info will be in one place.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By five7kid

Re: 84 camaro to 04 yukon powertrain

The '84 rear will be 26 spline axles. Pretty weak. With normal driving you won't have issues, but don't plan on abusing it with sticky tires until you get a better rear.

Using the TH700 would be a...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-11-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 515
Posted By five7kid

Re: 1982 2.8 V6 to 1990 305 TPI

Yes, you will have issues to deal with.

The Firebird has electronic speedometer and the Camaro is mechanical. I believe you can convert the transmission to cable drive (assuming it's automatic)....
Forum: Engine Swap
05-11-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,677
Posted By five7kid

Re: V6-V8 swap

Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.

Yes, read the sticky. Covers the basics you need to know. For details not covered, feel free to post and ask.

Be aware that the V6 fuel line is on the opposite side...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,455
Posted By five7kid

Re: 87 Iroc-Z LS1 Swap

Depending upon what engine mounts you do, the stock clamshells can be used on the LS with adapter plates.

The power steering hoses will hook up to the LS power steering pump with some minor...
Forum: Carburetors
05-11-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By five7kid

Re: Q-jet TPS?

I actually ran a non-computer carb (Holley spreadbore DP) with the computer controlled system many years ago. I rigged up a TPS to the primary throttle arm and ran it with the computer distributor....
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-30-2020, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By five7kid

Re: IE CA need good 5.3 or 6.0 24 tooth reluctor

I'm guessing looking for a 5.3 or 6.0 engine with 24-tooth reluctor.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-30-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By five7kid

Re: FiTech "Loaded" Intake Manifold (new)

Yes, still available.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-18-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By five7kid

FiTech "Loaded" Intake Manifold (new)

Unused, uninstalled FiTech part number 70079 "loaded" cathedral port composite intake. Includes intake, port O-rings, 92mm throttle body, 36 lb/hr injectors, fuel rails with fittings and crossover...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By five7kid

Re: First swap

The chance of an '86 having a "real" HO engine are extremely small. Might be a TPI engine, though.

What year is your car?
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By five7kid

Re: Swap question

By 4.8 I assume you mean LS-type engine. What did it come out of?

Was this a 2 wheel drive Blazer? I hope so. If not, sell/trade it for a 2wd TH700.

I'm not totally familiar with the V6 TH700,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
Posted By five7kid

Re: 82 bird v6 5 speed no ignition acc power

Yep, check the fuseable links. They are part of the wire in the harness, not in the fuse box. As stated there are two, and what is working and what is not is consistent with one of them being blown...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-03-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By five7kid

Re: Questions about 5.3 Swap?

The head castings chart is incorrect. LQ4 & LQ9 had cathedral port heads.

Rectangular port heads have bigger intake valves, which don't play well with bore size less than 4".
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-03-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By five7kid

Re: Questions about 5.3 Swap?

To remove what you don't want/need, you take off the bolts that hold it on and pull it away from the engine. In the case of a couple of emissions solenoids, you need to plug the port you opened up....
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-29-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,947
Posted By five7kid

Re: Heard of FiTech?

Note what I said earlier:


So the brake light switch...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 954
Posted By five7kid

Re: Vibration

I’ll forgive the OP’s lapse this time.

One-time deal.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-18-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,338
Posted By five7kid

Re: Gen 1 vs LS (LM7). Looking for 11's.

Taking weight off the car by removing things is free. After that, more speed requires more dollars. It doesn't really matter what platform you do it with.

There are several advantages to the LS...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-18-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,338
Posted By five7kid

Re: Gen 1 vs LS (LM7). Looking for 11's.

If it were me (and it obviously isn't me), here is what I would do:

Take the 5.3, keep the block. Get a 4" stroker kit intended for an LS1, bore the block out to the LS1 size (which will probably...
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