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Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By a73camaro

Re: Dealer suggestions/recommendations?

Hello V8Rumble - check your PM
Forum: Power Adders
12-14-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By a73camaro

Re: 125 shot + stock 700r4= ???

Replace relay with management unit.

http://members.aol.com/a70duster/misc/nitrous.jpg
Forum: Power Adders
10-10-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By a73camaro

Re: twin turbo kit for $520?!?

http://i16.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/aa/0b/8102_1.JPG
The intercooler has two inlets on the far right, one is obvious but the other is a little harder to see.

The two outlets on the left side - I'm...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-03-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By a73camaro

Re: If I were to sell my engine.... (need some feedback)

Hey - sorry to hi-jack but you were interested in a JAW (Wideband controller). I PM you but I have not got a response.
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
09-13-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By a73camaro

Re: Group-buy (Denver only) WB controller for ~$45

The device is a controller and voltage converter for a Wide Band Oxygen Sensor - the links go into specifics of the device.

So for ~$45 one can get this controller and for ~$60 one can get a Wide...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
09-03-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By a73camaro

Group-buy (Denver only) WB controller for ~$45

Hello all,

Hopefully I can post this here...

After lurking and finding this on the net, I became enthused and would like to put this out as a group buy. With 10 or more purchased, JAW will take...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By a73camaro

Re: SRP pistons collapse?

Any input on this?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By a73camaro

SRP pistons collapse?

Hello all,

I am baffled with this one. First off this is about a 350 boat engine with 0.040" over SRP forged pistons, 5.7" rods with a 3.75" forged crank. Static compression is at 8.6:1 and I am...
Forum: Power Adders
06-19-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 693
Posted By a73camaro

As long as the turbo outlet was higher than the...

As long as the turbo outlet was higher than the valve cover, you're ok. Another place is the block off plate for the fuel pump.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,484
Posted By a73camaro

If you still have the old filters, cut them open...

If you still have the old filters, cut them open and spread out the filter.
Forum: Power Adders
06-15-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,980
Posted By a73camaro

Force on valve = Surface area (2.02" intake)...

Force on valve = Surface area (2.02" intake) times pressure (20 PSI)

2.02²∙π/4 ∙ 20 = 64 pounds pushing "down" on the intake BUT the intake valve closes about 120° Before Top Dead Center AND the...
Forum: Power Adders
06-11-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,670
Posted By a73camaro

Using a SSAutochrome water intercooler on a jet...

Using a SSAutochrome water intercooler on a jet drive boat. So far I've had great results. Air inlet temps were 160 to 180°F (ambient around 80°F) with 5.5 PSI boost before the intercooler.

With...
Forum: Power Adders
06-02-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,237
Posted By a73camaro

Your efforts are awesome, but are you familiar...

Your efforts are awesome, but are you familiar with mandrel bent exhaust tubing? For $35 at JC Whitney...
Forum: Power Adders
03-26-2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,740
Posted By a73camaro

But when the "oh sh*t!" happens, you will let off...

But when the "oh sh*t!" happens, you will let off the gas first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By a73camaro

Get to a coasting speed and turn off the ignition...

Get to a coasting speed and turn off the ignition (NOT IN THE LOCK POSITION). This will turn the elec. pump off and if the noise continues, it is not the pump.
Forum: Power Adders
11-11-2004, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,833
Posted By a73camaro

OK I understand what you are doing, the piston...

OK I understand what you are doing, the piston should fit.

1/2 stroke + rod length + compression height

1.740" + 5.850" + 1.425" = 9.015"

As long as you have the factory deck height of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By a73camaro

oops.... Should of searched first. my bad

oops.... Should of searched first.

my bad
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By a73camaro

Opinion about Superflowheads

http://www.hotrodsusa.com//store/images/SFH%205030010a.jpg


http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/product2103.html

Seems like a great deal, but the E/I is kinda poor.

Any opinions out there?
Forum: Power Adders
11-03-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By a73camaro

Why did you not thoroughly check the turbo after...

Why did you not thoroughly check the turbo after you received it?
Forum: Power Adders
11-03-2004, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By a73camaro

No problem, I myself have only installed one...

No problem, I myself have only installed one system. I read a bunch about it and thought out the control circuit.

With the fuel pressure switch on a blue AN adapter, I could see how easy it...
Forum: Power Adders
11-02-2004, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By a73camaro

Here is a post about wiring it up. Also read...

Here is a post about wiring it up. Also read (via search) about installing the system.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=265233
Forum: Power Adders
11-02-2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By a73camaro

BIG WARNING! ...

BIG WARNING!

http://216.82.131.146/cyipher/Nitrous/PB010077.JPG

On that pic, the blue nitrous solenoid, there is a black safty switch that is ment for the fuel side. Do not put nitrous...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,042
Posted By a73camaro

Thanks for the input. I did everything you...

Thanks for the input. I did everything you mentioned, but before I read your post. I carefully used vise-grips to hold the magnets in place. I'm doing some pics of my repair and intend to get the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By a73camaro

Re: Re: Heads rolled to 21°, good, bad or ugly?

Passed on 'em. Thanks for the info...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7929466649&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2004, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,322
Posted By a73camaro

One way of doing it. ...

One way of doing it.

http://members.aol.com/a70duster/misc/nitrous.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By a73camaro

Spark plug backed out?

Spark plug backed out?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,042
Posted By a73camaro

Aeromotive fuel pump - Magnets came unglued

https://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/a2/e4/9c_1_b.JPG

I got one of these pumps a couple of years ago and all has been going good with it. I had an 1 in a 100 slow starts with the pump but it always...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By a73camaro

I don't think the intake bolts would be that big...

I don't think the intake bolts would be that big of deal, but the head bolts are starting to make me balk. To get the 21° angle, 0.020" must be taken off the spark plug side. That means the head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By a73camaro

Nice info on the post, but a few of the molecular...

Nice info on the post, but a few of the molecular formulas are jacked up. R-12 has 2 Cl, not 3. Saw a few other blunders.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2004, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By a73camaro

Heads rolled to 21°, good, bad or ugly?

Hello all!

I found some after-market aluminum heads that were originally 23°, but were "rolled" to 21°. Any cons associate with this rolling process? The seller also said that one needs to buy...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By a73camaro

Throw in a couple of cans of R-12 and see what...

Throw in a couple of cans of R-12 and see what happens. If it leaks, you are out $12. And add a can of the UV dye so leaks can be detected.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By a73camaro

A correction R-134a is...

A correction

R-134a is 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane

R-12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane

http://members.aol.com/a70duster/misc/freon.jpg

The molecule on the left is R-134a -- The molecule on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By a73camaro

Exhaust valves are open from Before Top Dead...

Exhaust valves are open from Before Top Dead Center to After Bottom Dead Center.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2004, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,554
Posted By a73camaro

The stock hole in the crank is 7/16" x 20 ...

The stock hole in the crank is 7/16" x 20

The next size bolt is 1/2" x 20

First try to tap the existing hole with the 7/16" tap. Make sure that the bolt has clean threads.

If the threads...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,176
Posted By a73camaro

Yes, the rockers are suppost to be a bit angled. ...

Yes, the rockers are suppost to be a bit angled. Again, make sure that the roller is centered to the valve tip.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By a73camaro

Best to measure. You could get away with 0.040"...

Best to measure. You could get away with 0.040" over and 0.060" over is possible, but then one needs to sonic check the thickness of the cylinders.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By a73camaro

If there was a rod knock due to wiped out...

If there was a rod knock due to wiped out bearing, then the block should not be affected. Again, if no anti-freeze is leaking in the oil, there probably (99.9% chance) is no crack.

Since this...
Forum: Fabrication
10-06-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,525
Posted By a73camaro

Looks wrong! ...

Looks wrong!

https://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/90/ac/7f_1.JPG
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By a73camaro

Since it sounds like your are doing a NA engine...

Since it sounds like your are doing a NA engine and keeping the revs down...

Clean, Inspect, and Magnaflux

If the engine came from a runner and the engine ran fine, you do not need to...
Forum: Power Adders
09-14-2004, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,133
Posted By a73camaro

On a P600b, she really makes a lot of noise...

On a P600b, she really makes a lot of noise (almost like gear drive) at idle. Part throttle and WOT, the gearing noise goes away, but the sucking, whistling sound picks up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By a73camaro

Have you opened the pump up? That is take the...

Have you opened the pump up? That is take the cover off and see if there is any crap in the teeth of the pump? And can the old pump drive be rotated without binding?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By a73camaro

But the pump is submerged in oil.

But the pump is submerged in oil.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By a73camaro

Make sure that the rim is true first. Also check...

Make sure that the rim is true first. Also check where the wheel bolts againts the axle fange and make sure it is clean.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,035
Posted By a73camaro

Good idea about the oil pump driveshaft fit. To...

Good idea about the oil pump driveshaft fit. To do an apples to apples, try to get the same style that is in the engine.

I see your point about the extra torque and I should have added "Make sure...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,035
Posted By a73camaro

Have someone bump the starter as you drop the...

Have someone bump the starter as you drop the distributor in place. Give a little downward force to the distributor at the same time.

This action rotates the cam/distributor gear and can help in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,642
Posted By a73camaro

Test your fuel pump for volume flow, then you'll...

Test your fuel pump for volume flow, then you'll have some ground to stand on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2004, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By a73camaro

Use a "constant" pressure while filing, then...

Use a "constant" pressure while filing, then count the number of files. Start with 10 to get a feel with how much filing you need to do. Once the first ring gap has been established, repeat but do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By a73camaro

Nice "avaitar" ede...:p

Nice "avaitar" ede...:p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By a73camaro

Why install the idler pulley deletes when you can...

Why install the idler pulley deletes when you can get someone else to do it for you? ;)
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