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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By Sonix

Re: Broke upper head bolt and extractor.. Need options

Holy cow - sofa you're still here preaching eh?

Ez outs work great -- if the bolt isn't in there too tight. However - if you've snapped a bolt head off, you already know how tight it's in...
Forum: Electronics
02-15-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,373
Posted By Sonix

Re: cs144 or a direct bolt in bigger 140 alt (powermaster?)

It's easy - you just swap the pulleys, and bolt it in place. Check the resistance in the wiring, you may have to solder in a resistor. Otherwise, you just snag the electrical plug as well, and graft...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,805
Posted By Sonix

Re: cold hard starting problem

Hi Built;

You’ve got some good advice so far – I’ll only step in since you sent me a PM.

- Just for future readers, you have to disconnect the choke wire, and turn the key to “on” to check for...
Forum: Carburetors
10-20-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,683
Posted By Sonix

Re: carb rebuild:bigger jets?

Is this a stock Quadrajet - ie, computer controlled?

Does this guy Lee have much experience with a Quadrajets? Most "hot-rodders" don't. Generally mechanics (old ones) may have some experience...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By Sonix

Re: low budget 12 sec

That sounds like a David Vizard type of book. If you're into books like that, find all of David Vizards books relating to SBC's, and you'll find the information you want.
"Building a budget SBC" I...
Forum: Fabrication
10-03-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By Sonix

Re: Newbie Welding/Fab Question...

I've used lefthander chassis for those, just another source - FYI.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,025
Posted By Sonix

Re: Best Handling 3rd Gen I can build, questions?

What part number springs do you currently have? (moog xxx front and moog yyy rear?)
What do you currently have for sway bars?

Your front A arms - you've replaced the bushings with factory rubber...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,323
Posted By Sonix

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

I ported my 416 heads, and the chambers ended up at 64cc's. I think that's achievable.
The runners however, is ambitious. If you can get past 180cc's, that would be quite impressive. Ported 416's...
Forum: Carburetors
09-09-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,149
Posted By Sonix

Re: Cam eccentric for mechanical fuel pump

Although unlikely, your testing is pretty solid. If/when you do take apart the engine this winter, i'd love to see a picture of a rounded fuel pump eccentric on a camshaft. It'll go in my collection...
Forum: Exhaust
09-02-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By Sonix

Re: need advice on removeing bolts

Bolts should be 9/16" head. Of course, you're replacing them right?
Forum: Body
08-30-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,866
Posted By Sonix

Re: Pick-n-Pull *HALF OFF SALE* this weekend!

Hey, sometimes it's frustrating when guys on here post as if 100% of the members live in the Central USA. Like talking about emissions laws, and saying that catalytic convertors are THE LAW. No -...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Sonix

Re: Has anyone done this? Old school 4 speed manual

You could easily get an aftermarket bellhousing, which would keep the transmission straight (rather than at the angle like the T5 is). Then use a hydraulic TO bearing for ease of clutch actuation....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By Sonix

Re: Recommended Replacement Starter?

The summit house brand ministarters work excellent, and are ~$120. The market for small, powerful starters for SBC's has been flooded with lots of selection, so I don't see a reason for paying $300...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By Sonix

Re: Bought a 82 firebird need some info/help

So the sound is only above 30 mph? Speed related, not RPM related? You can't recreate it in the garage while holding the RPM at different levels?
Do you have any ideas where the sound is...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-22-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By Sonix

Re: Cheap performance part website for Canada?

Jegs and summit of course have the best selection and price, we miss out on that.
I take it you priced it out against Mopac and Performance parts center on 32nd ave NE? Factor in shipping, duty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-22-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,152
Posted By Sonix

Re: CANT GET LCA BUSHING SHELLS OUT OF LCA'S

Generally the shells are rusted in place, and since the arm itself is a stamped U, it's very flimsy.
I had to use a sawzall to cut it into many little pieces and push them out of there. Very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,612
Posted By Sonix

Re: Engine needs re-build, and more power, any suggestions?

You just go and buy a 200*F on, 185* off switch. The factory one for ~1989 camaro's is a bit hot at 230 on, 215 off. The 200/185 isn't terribly common - I bought mine on;...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,612
Posted By Sonix

Re: Engine needs re-build, and more power, any suggestions?

Yea, the "kit" is basically some wire, a fuse, a relay and a temperature switch. I usually piece these together at my local princess auto (farm supply store) for a couple of bucks, I think the...
Forum: TPI
08-17-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By Sonix

Re: 14 miles to a gallon?

city mileage? Driving it relatively hard? Sounds pretty normal... Pure highway, with the cruise set at 65mph, you can do much better - but otherwise that's life.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-17-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,942
Posted By Sonix

Re: 4" Crank in a 305.

You can't really raise your compression unless you change pistons, or mill the heads. Milling the heads will barely give you any CR, and you have to dink around with milling the intake if you mill...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-17-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,942
Posted By Sonix

Re: 4" Crank in a 305.

Rods and cranks can be stolen from the 4" stroke 350 CID type of engine. Not impossible, just a bit rare and expensive. However, I think pistons would be the next impossible item there. Finding 305...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,762
Posted By Sonix

Re: timing on 350 with 305 heads

Depends on what 350 heads you're comparing it to. They have smaller chambers and arguably better ports than the '70s smog heads. They have more meat to port, and when done up, can be a very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,612
Posted By Sonix

Re: Engine needs re-build, and more power, any suggestions?

Looks like your rebuild is going well.
Just a thought on this;

I run the Taurus fan and I love it. Factory reliability with TONS of extra capacity. I'm not sure what you mean by a "controller"....
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By Sonix

Re: relocate tank fill up to back of camaro

Running the filler tube directly through your back well makes this difficult. I wouldn't bother.
Forum: Body
08-16-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,947
Posted By Sonix

Re: gullwing(delorean) doors on a third gen

oh of course, but I imagine for every one person that actually DID IRS, a hundred people talked about doing it. That's all I meant.
Forum: Body
08-15-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,947
Posted By Sonix

Re: gullwing(delorean) doors on a third gen

HAHAH, oh boy is that ever true. I still like to smirk at threads like this, or IRS suspension, etc etc.





MASK !! hahah, I remember that show. Ahh the '80s. I honestly think that TV...
Forum: Cooling
08-15-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,625
Posted By Sonix

Re: cooling fan toggle switch

That mindset sounds dangerously like an engineer eh sofa?

The factory setup is very good - if at all possible i'd just replace the broken/corroded parts, and leave it as is. It seems like far...
Forum: Carburetors
08-11-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By Sonix

Re: Richer secondary rods on stock setup.

Yes, that is true. The point there is "willing to pull more air". A stock engine isn't. Once you are pulling more air (higher RPM, better flowing cylinder heads, different cam, etc etc), then you...
Forum: Car Audio
08-10-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,234
Posted By Sonix

Re: Remember the Kicker SSCTF

You chose to bring up a 10 year old thread to make your comment?
umm, alright.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 307
Posted By Sonix

Re: Performance Tips?

What's the rest of the exhaust look like?
You've replaced the valve springs right?
How's the air cleaner? Cold air intake, wide open 360* style?
What's in the rear end of the vehicle? ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sonix

Re: Big Block and El Camino Springs

Yeesh, close enough :)

What I meant is that Moogs are not considered "aftermarket high performance parts". You don't buy them from Summit/Jegs generally, you just buy them at your local parts...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sonix

Re: Big Block and El Camino Springs

Moog springs are factory springs. You go to your local autoparts store and buy them. Moog 5660 = RS springs
5662 - IROC springs
5664 - S10 springs - very firm.

I have the 5664's and I love...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Sonix

Re: Rebuild Kit Question

That rebuild kit seems like it would work, if you were to bore your 305 out .030". You generally don't have a choice if you can bore it out .010", it depends on the wear of the cylinder walls. .030"...
Forum: Carburetors
08-04-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By Sonix

Re: rochester carbs

I don't fully understand your predicament? If your carb is toast, you can probably get your local parts store to order in a stock replacement (CC-qjet). They aren't available up in my neck of the...
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,898
Posted By Sonix

Re: Exhaust fabrication tricks

Great pics, thanks twin_turbo.
Yea, I have a home made TIG setup, so i'd be TIG'ing it. I suppose I can use my belt sander to make sure a cut is flat/concentric.
Holding it in place with one hand...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,898
Posted By Sonix

Re: Exhaust fabrication tricks

Unfortunately my garage isn't quite well stocked enough yet for a bandsaw :( I have a hand belt sander, but usually a flap wheel on my angle grinder is what i'd use.

Do you clamp the bends in...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,898
Posted By Sonix

Re: Exhaust fabrication tricks

Ok, I do have a chop saw, so i'm good there. I guess i'm asking more about measuring the layout.
Basically, do you just put your straight pieces on jackstands (or hang from hangers/u-joints), then...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,898
Posted By Sonix

Exhaust fabrication tricks

Hey guys;
I was pondering building an exhaust system, and couldn't wrap my head around a certain "how".
So lets say i'm buying headers, some header flanges, some pipe lengths, and some mandrel...
Forum: Car Audio
07-28-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By Sonix

Re: Different type of sub boxes

I had a friend in high school that did this. Just a wood "flap", that was hinged towards the front of the car. Two 12's in his. Worked excellent, very powerful. Likely not a very tight/crisp response...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-28-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By Sonix

Re: 2 bolt/4 bolt

Damn, I knew the front and rear caps were "different" then the other ones, I just couldn't remember why. The rear caps have the oil pump hanging off of it, so I guess I just remembered wrong :(
Forum: Power Adders
07-28-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,160
Posted By Sonix

Re: Is this supercharger idea a waste of time?

Wow, this thread is all over the map!
When we talk "blow through", we're generally talking about the CARBURETOR. You can blow through, or draw through a carb. If draw through, very few modifications...
Forum: Power Adders
07-28-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,809
Posted By Sonix

Re: how/when do i use my nitrous

Generally you'd wire in your nitrous with a few switches:

- WOT switch - such that it can only turn on when the gas pedal is all the way downto the floor. This is mounted on your carb.
-...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-28-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,284
Posted By Sonix

Re: 1A Auto - Excellent for Canada

Just got the order confirmation - USPS is the shipping method. Excellent! As much as USA->USA loves Fedex/UPS, crossing the border gets very $$$ quickly with the 3rd party guys. Using the postal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By Sonix

Re: my birds dieing... vapor lock?

Any codes when it won't start?
Have you checked the fuel pressure when it won't start?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,085
Posted By Sonix

Re: roller cam vs flat tappet cam

Yea, what he said!
I used a handful of flat tappet cams in my engine, and i'm happy with them. That being said, of the 3 i've tried, I did wipe one out :( The cost is low, but you're leaving...
Forum: Fabrication
07-27-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,398
Posted By Sonix

Re: My little project that snowballed outta control...

Wow is that ever a ton of work.
How do you have the free time to do all of this?!? With a 2 month old?? Your wife take care of all the family stuff, while you tinker in the garage? (she got a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By Sonix

Re: Need help with 85 camaro that is barely running

Strange. Sounds like you may be misfiring on a cylinder. Where to start? Is this really a 1985 LB9, ie a 305 TPI engine? How many kms? Smoke when you get it running? Check your oil and glycol,...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-27-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By Sonix

Re: 2 bolt/4 bolt

On an SBC, there are 5 main caps, front and rear, then 3 in the middle (correct me if i'm wrong on this guys, it has been a while).
The front and back are always 4 bolts. It's the middle 3 that can...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-27-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,284
Posted By Sonix

1A Auto - Excellent for Canada

I needed a power window motor/regulator, along with a power window switch (for my body-on-frame "Camaro" of course...). My local parts stores either told me it's a dealer only part (morons), or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-25-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,874
Posted By Sonix

Re: The correct and only safe method of spring removal

This is how i've done it too. I've even used the MOOG 5664 springs (quite strong), with no problems. Once you lower the a-arm, there's no compression left in the spring, so it's not possible for it...
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