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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2008, 12:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By joshh44

t5 removing tips?

alright. im ready to remove the transmission from the Camaro tommorrow.
someone came along and wants to buy it from me so i have to take it out.
before i try and tackling this.
what is the best...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2008, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By joshh44

Re: High front end

i say check em out to make sure they are seated properly and not hanging up somewhere. if all else fails. you can just pop em out and cut a coil off. cheaper then buying new springs.

i would try...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-13-2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By joshh44

Re: my 454 build and swap.

im going to mesure the bores on the block when i go check it out. ill talk to the fellow as well in seeing if i can get it cheaper. is there a way to check for cracks on the block with out taking it...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-13-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By joshh44

my 454 build and swap.

well iv always wanted to make something like this. showing my progress each day.
well i wanted to start out with the very beginning. with the engine block.
well im even going alittle earlyer then...
Forum: TBI
06-12-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By joshh44

Re: injector size?

oh awesome. thank you :)
Forum: TBI
06-12-2008, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By joshh44

Re: injector size?

is that 55 per injector or is that combined with the 2?
and no upgrades on the engine. and its a stock 305
Forum: TBI
06-11-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By joshh44

injector size?

i need to replace my injectors but im not to sure what size of injectors they are. like the flow rate i guess you would call it?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-09-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,955
Posted By joshh44

Re: roll cage or subframe connectors?

im in the same situation. but im making mine a drag car.
so less weight the better. i was planning on gettig bolt on subframes and then welding them. since they are cheaper from what i found.
the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 695
Posted By joshh44

Re: My car ran over me

why didnt you just put it in nutural and put the ebreak on? thats what i do. if its an auto i put it in park. sheesh. people these days. if i were to put the car in gear. i would jack up the rear of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By joshh44

Re: BBC questions.

yeah i was looking at the price. it got me thinking would it be better if i bought a set of cheap bare heads. port them. and assemble them myself? i got all the tools to put them togeather
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By joshh44

Re: BBC questions.

ok so rectengular port heads are more for higher compression engines?
im looking into some alum. heads for the engine and i cant decide what i want to get.
what size of valves would be a good size...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By joshh44

Re: BBC questions.

oh ok thanks for the info. that was all i needed.
well that question is out of the way. lets try another one.
what is the difference between oval port and rectengular port heads?
Forum: Body
06-07-2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,859
Posted By joshh44

Re: Is this floor fixable?(Pictures Included)

anything can be repaired. if you have the money and or skills to do it.
but from looking at thos photos. i would just try to sell the car and get different one. if there s that much rust there. i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By joshh44

BBC questions.

howdy.
i just recently got a hold of a 2 bolt main, 454 block.
im going to build it into a high output engine for my camaro.
my questions are.

what is the biggest overbore you can get safely?...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-05-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 22,342
Posted By joshh44

Re: 350 to 454 questions

i would like to see some photos of the engine sometime soon. i think it will look snap!
im doing the exact same thing but going to stroke the 454 to a 496.
my 1st plan was a 383 but i just sold the...
Forum: V6
05-31-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,781
Posted By joshh44

Re: f***ing amazing!

i can see it more being kph not mph
Forum: V6
05-31-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,781
Posted By joshh44

Re: f***ing amazing!

0-60 miles per hour? in 5 seconds?
more likely 0-60 km per hour.
are you looking at kph or mph on your tach gauge?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 22,342
Posted By joshh44

Re: 350 to 454 questions

i heard you dont have to change the front springs. but its probably a good idea. i also heard that a 454 with alum. heads and alum intake weighs the same as an all iron 350. but i dont know if that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,360
Posted By joshh44

Re: how much would the parts cost to stroke your average sbc 350?

i believe 40 over makes a 385? i really cant remember. it really isnt worth spending money to get the engine rebored unless the clywalls are abit damaged then i would get it redone.
you can probably...
Forum: Body
04-12-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,891
Posted By joshh44

Re: Third Gen Rust repair in GMHTP

im in the process right now doing the passenger side.
i just need to get some sheet metal and i can start welding it up :)
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-12-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,056
Posted By joshh44

Re: 225's on 8 inch wheels?

i dont believe they will be an issue. i got 235s on my rims. im sure 225s will work fine.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-12-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 135,239
Posted By joshh44

Re: Widest tire for 8" wide rim

yeah if i wanted some good all around preformence tires that will glue me to the road. ill get different rims.
i want to get a set of C6 rims. but i would use that for crusing around and going to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-12-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 135,239
Posted By joshh44

Re: Widest tire for 8" wide rim

i dont have the stock wheels on my car. anyways i measured my rim from the inner beads of the rim and it came out to 8". as i was thinking about it for the last few days. i think a 10" wide would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Re: Engine Removal Tips

ill see what the longest rental hoist is.
i am pulling the engine and trans togeather.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2008, 01:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Re: Engine Removal Tips

well tommorrow im going to rent a hoist hopefully. i pulled all the wires out from the ECM. its going to be carbed and not going to be my daily driver. so i didnt need that. and i im going to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By joshh44

Re: Retrofit

its not going to be a daily driver.
ill look into solid roller.
thanks for the info.
now im less confuzed. now i can start searching for a cam and some lifters :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By joshh44

Re: Retrofit

thanks so much.
now im not so cunfuzed.
but may i ask. what is a thrust button and wear plate??
and is a cam button same as a thrust button?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 01:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Re: Engine Removal Tips

yeah i was woundering about getting the adapter thing that bolts to the intake but i wasnt sure if it will fit since its TBI.
i was just going to go to the hardware store. and pick me up afew bolts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By joshh44

Retrofit

I been reading up some Retrofit cams for non roller engines.
since i got a non roller block that i have in the garage.
i found afew topics about this anthey say you need to go a thicker Timing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Re: Engine Removal Tips

thanks ill keep that in mind.
alright i got the Radiator out, all the pullie acceories out. since im going to be doing manual breaks and manual steering. im removing that also for alittle more extra...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By joshh44

Re: 200cc heads too small?

im going to be going with the 215s i think. the same heads you have. the alum. ones i take it? my 383 is im hoping to make over 500hp and then give it some booster juice (NOS). my engine is more for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By joshh44

Re: ANYONE RUNNING C6 RIMS ON A TRIRD GEN?

there is a search you can do for this.
seems like more and more people are making more threads on this acouple times amonth it sems.

there are lots of people running C6 rims.
you can check out...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By joshh44

Re: What should I get with $6000?

:yup:
im in the same process.
i made a check list of all the parts i want to buy and it came to about $9000 to complete the car :eek:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By joshh44

Re: How can I get some cheap ponys?

alum. parts will help. like the cyl heads, intake, water pump. the radatior, heck if you have alot of money even an alum. engine block.

alum will help with lighting things up. roating parts or any...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-09-2008, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 135,239
Posted By joshh44

Re: Widest tire for 8" wide rim

i think 255 would probably be just right.
im hoping to get some 10" wide rims in the next couple of months and be able to use 275s or 295s.
i dont think ill go any bigger then 295s tho once i get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Re: Engine Removal Tips

thats what i was thinking of doing. taking out the Trans with the Engine. to much of a hassle trying to drop the tranny and trying to slide it out.

i think ill rent a engine hoist on the weekend...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2008, 03:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By joshh44

Engine Removal Tips

howdy gang.
im not to sure where to post this. but ill post it here.

my car is parked on my driveway and the driveway is on abit of a slant.
here is how my car sits right now.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2008, 02:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By joshh44

Re: How can I get some cheap ponys?

for about $300 - $500. you could stick in a 350 engine from the yard or something like that. and you have instant power gain.
and spend another $500 and you have even more power.
thats what im in...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-09-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 135,239
Posted By joshh44

Re: Widest tire for 8" wide rim

GEAH!! must have missed em.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-08-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By joshh44

Re: wtb t5 5-speed

i have a T5 that i dont need anymore.
is still in my car tho.
it works. tho it has high kms onthe tranny. so it may be agood idea to rebuild it.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-08-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 135,239
Posted By joshh44

Re: Widest tire for 8" wide rim

ill probably check out how much some 275s are. im not going any wider then 235s up front. i need new front tires anyways so ill probably get some thiner tires up front. they seem to rub abit when i...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-02-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,240
Posted By joshh44

Re: Swapping out a 3.1l for a 305

gotta love the parents.
i say you can sneek in a 350 engine :P there the same size on the outside and they will never know :P unless your dad knows his stuff.
but i totally understand about the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-02-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,240
Posted By joshh44

Re: Swapping out a 3.1l for a 305

why not a 350 engine and alot easyer to make aton of power.
Forum: Exhaust
03-29-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By joshh44

Re: cant get cat off

what the last guy said.
mine was clamped and rusted on good.
i just found a long piece of metal rod i had kicking around and a hammer and just beat the crap out of it till it popped off.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-28-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,577
Posted By joshh44

Re: Here's the video.

iv seen so many videos of rims that big.
what a waste of time making rims that big and even more time trying to get your car so they can fit em on. its like trying to stick semi truck tires on a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-28-2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,577
Posted By joshh44

Re: Here's the video.

where are the tires!!!
it looks like your on bare rim with thos rims so big.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By joshh44

Re: Need a little wisdom.

ebay has some amazing deals sometimes. somtimes so amazing you dont even need that part but you buy it anyways type of deals haha.
theres alot of websites and even at your local autostore will even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By joshh44

Re: Need a little wisdom.

the cars are awesome. gotta love chevy :D if it was a ford. then you might have problems haha.

anyways parts for these cars are everywhere. and there cheap to.
i find them cheap anyways. new cars...
Forum: TPI
03-28-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,313
Posted By joshh44

Re: What do I need to make my 305 sound like this?

i would think thats abit much for a 305.
i think to get a good sounding engine would be get new exhaust and muffler. that would help get the sound you want. and get a a slightly bigger cam.
then...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,811
Posted By joshh44

Re: AHHH! Cracked Bellhousing!

its a long tailshaft.
i was reading up some info on it and they said they made a th350c version.
and you can tell by the input shaft. i think that what you call it. anyways i whent and checked and...
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