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Forum: Power Adders
10-15-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,954
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Nitrous Damage

I'll keep trusting what the plugs say what the engine wants.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Another Rebuild Won't Start

Back off the rockers, you probably have them too tight if you did it that way. Jiggle the push rods up and down and when all that slop is gone, then go another 1/2 turn. Does it sound like it has...
Forum: Northern California
10-14-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 689
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: quick update and *** hoodlums

Yes you can ;) You just can't wet sand a single stage metallic or base metallic unless you plan on evening out everything with another coat of paint.
Forum: Northern California
10-14-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: looking for an a/c delete

Nope, closer lol. I'll PM ya
Forum: Northern California
10-14-2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: looking for an a/c delete

I have one collecting dust, worked fine when pulled.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-14-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,645
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

Had a few in my time but here's some.

Leaving a friend's shop with the mighty 305 and 200c transmission, I floor it and soon after was greeted by a very loud bang. Engine was still running,...
Forum: Power Adders
10-14-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,954
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Nitrous Damage

AFR gauge pfff not a required thing. When I'm making a pass, I'm focused on hitting shift points, listening for odd sounds and keeping the car straight, not looking down watching pretty numbers or a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-04-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,096
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Transmission rolls in park

Parking pawl is probably busted. Always use the parking brake to keep the load off that pin.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-01-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,809
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Wheel hop and traction problems

All my problems went away with a simple bushing change. Stock rubbers went bye bye to make room for some poly bushings. I'm still running some unknown shocks and struts, for all I know, they could be...
Forum: Northern California
09-25-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,845
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: TraviZ's iroc reconstruction thread.

Wet sanded with 1000 and 1500 till everything was dull, the California water blade thing is great for wiping down a panel and checking things. Got the electric dewalt buffer out, set at 1400 rpm with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,973
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Currie 9" housing and Strange center problems

The torque arm will mount with the housing in, done it a few times.

xpndbl3, I personally went with Currie because the housing doesn't look like it had mounts that were made from cut offs out of...
Forum: Northern California
09-24-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,845
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: TraviZ's iroc reconstruction thread.

Buff that sob out first before you go painting the whole hood unless there's a major difference in color between the top of the fender and hood. Just look at the orange peel crap on mine. If you do...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,973
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Currie 9" housing and Strange center problems

Didn't fit with my factory center section either. I just did a little grinding on the mount and all is good in the world. Looks like you'd have to do a bit too much to make it fit :/
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Forum: Northern California
09-22-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,845
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: TraviZ's iroc reconstruction thread.

If there's enough clear on it, he'll be able to get it all out and look like glass ;) Kinda looks like mine did when I used the wrong hardener, was a hot freakin day and the clear didn't flow out....
Forum: Northern California
09-21-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,845
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: TraviZ's iroc reconstruction thread.

Can't wetsand a metallic base, it'll look funky unless you dust on another coat to get everything looking even again. I've never had to do it, never have seen anyone else do it. The clear for the...
Forum: Body
09-18-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,878
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: To rattle can or not to rattle can....that's the question.

For a decent cheap primer gun, grab an HVLP gun over at harbor freight. The painters at a local big body shop even use them lol. Then of course they use their nice guns for the color and clear.
Forum: Northern California
09-18-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 5,845
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: TraviZ's iroc reconstruction thread.

I sure hope you don't get panels looking different since you're spraying it bit by bit. The metallic will lay different in different temperatures and gun settings.
Forum: Body
09-17-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,567
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Can I reclear after wet sanding?

Why not just wetsand it smooth and buff it out? You can wetsand and then reclear no problem too though.

Here's a couple links to some pics with the orange peel I had to deal with. Before...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-12-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,121
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: have I reached the limit of a 26x10 slick?

I did a 1.42 60' on a 28x9 slick that were about 3 or 4 years old at the time... Takes a bit longer to get a good burnout on them these days.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,352
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Firestone Stripped Oil Pan

Then why in the hell are they having to fix their screw up! Wouldn't happen if the idiot who did the work didn't try and over tighten the drain plug.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,352
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Firestone Stripped Oil Pan

That's pretty amazing they're taking care of it. Common fix as already mentioned is to get the next size up bolt or the repair drain plug. Them breaking an exhaust bolt off is pretty normal for old...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-08-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Slicks fittment question

Shouldn't be a problem.
Forum: Northern California
09-07-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 659
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Summit bucks anyone?

Weird, doesn't look like a track car lol True I don't drive it 100's of miles at a time but I was driving it earlier that day in the rain ;)
...
Forum: Northern California
09-07-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 659
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Summit bucks anyone?

Doubt I'd have a problem beating him :D
Forum: Exhaust
09-07-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: trouble installing edelbrock shorties

Don't need to do that. Right in the instructions they say to slip the steering column apart at the bolt. I did both of mine from the top.
Forum: Northern California
09-07-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 659
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Summit bucks anyone?

Mine expired last month :( What are ya ordering?
Forum: Northern California
09-04-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 5,220
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Nor-Cal 2011 1/4 Mile Times - Get on the list!

I'm trying to get my other project up to the track next month but I'm not sure if I'll make it in time. It was a huge shock loosing my mom, none of us knew she had cancer. My dad took her into the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Currie 9" question

I used muffler clamps.
Forum: Northern California
09-02-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 5,220
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Nor-Cal 2011 1/4 Mile Times - Get on the list!

meh doesn't look like I'll get the car out at all this year. Not enough time to do what I want and just general lack of interest at the moment. July really put a big dampener on things when my mom...
Forum: Northern California
08-31-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 10,850
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: What kind of project you got going on with your third gen right now?

I have nothing going on with mine. Do have to do some paint repair after some nuclear bird crap etched the clear. My '66 is taking up all my time at the moment, trying to get it on the road for...
Forum: Northern California
08-30-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: BRODIX TRACK ONE'S FOR SALE $1500 FIRM

Only problem I had was AFR didn't contact me they had to redo one of my heads, was a week or two delay. Meh, still got here no problem.
Forum: Power Adders
08-30-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,994
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: my car just spins what can i do

Just using your left foot on the brake to hold you at the line while you raise the RPM. I'd recommend some Sumitomo HTR Z tires that I'm running but their selection went to crap not long after I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Built my first 383.. How much power?

200 to 600. Stick it on a dyno or head to the track and figure your hp by using the mph and weight of the car. Anything else is really a guessing game.
Forum: Power Adders
08-29-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,994
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: my car just spins what can i do

Get some better tires then, the ones you're running are probably hard as a rock.
Forum: Power Adders
08-28-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,994
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: my car just spins what can i do

Get a working posi or throw a locker in there, you'll be surprised how much more traction you'll have. I was able to do an 1/8th mile one tire fire without much effort when I was still running the...
Forum: Body
08-27-2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,940
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Hood bouncing on freeway!help?

What brand of hood are these flapping ones? My harwood bolt on cowl has shown zero sign of moving around, even at 100+. Even the stock composite hood was fine at 100+.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 719
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: thoughts on my 454's performance

Something is off, that thing should be doing a lot better than it is. Don't need bigger headers, guys go 10's using 1 3/4". Bump the timing up and see what happens.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-22-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,256
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Well, so much for that engine

Well that sucks :/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,463
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Thrown rod?

400's do not run hot, or at least the two I've seen in friend's vehicles. They've never had a problem with overheating. One of them usually can't get enough heat into the thing.
Forum: Exhaust
08-17-2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Want to buy new exhaust.

Open your phone book and look for exhaust shops.
Forum: Northern California
08-16-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: BRODIX TRACK ONE'S FOR SALE $1500 FIRM

They're not big enough ;) I'm going big block lol
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-16-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: 1/4 estimate

I'm going to say mid to low 13's first time out till you get things dialed in.
Forum: Exhaust
08-16-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Headers: Holley paint vs. VHT coating?

Any paint that comes on headers, unless otherwise noted, is just shipping paint and not high-temp paint. It'll wipe off with lacquer thinner.
Forum: Power Adders
08-15-2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Whats all needed to run nitrous?

No, it's never that easy, you'll always need something else.


Read the directions.


Well, if you use a throttle switch, open the bottle and floor it.


Read this....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Anyone use a spool?

I run a 9 inch with a spool and yes, drive it on the street once in a while. Drives pretty normal, tends to dart around a little bit over rough roads, parking lot driving I try to take a wide turn...
Forum: Power Adders
08-10-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,809
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: how/when do i use my nitrous

I wouldn't listen to your friend on performance stuff. During the summer, the bottle should be plenty warm. Winter time you can use an electric bottle warmer that's either controlled by pressure or...
Forum: Carburetors
08-10-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,264
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Swapped from Q-jet to Holley, not impressed

I used that same cam in my 305 and it was tiny. You have too much carb for that basically stock 350.
Forum: Northern California
08-09-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,947
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: HOW MANY VEHICLES HAVE YOU OWNED?

My mom had an 87 Legend, damn thing was quick! My dad had it up to 120 one day to,"get the a/c workin' better." aka just screwing around :lol:

My vehicles is a short list.

84 Nissan 2wd pickup...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Mini Starters?

I've bought 2 of them through the local Napa store. They might have to punch the PSL 100 number into their interchange or look it up in a book. Dunno about the different variations, I've always just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By EvilCartman

Re: Mini Starters?

Hitachi PSL100 tiny little sucker and have had zero problems in 3 different cars.
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