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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,038
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Plumbing from scratch. Aeromotive fuel cell to LS3, recommendations

I think the CuNi is fine, and has less chance of cracking when flaring. Stainless looks a little nicer…

like to use hard-lines wherever I can, bent them with an electrical conduit bender, and then...
Forum: Power Adders
03-23-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,846
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: my turbo build

Awesome! I just kicked my build back off about a month ago after a 10 year hiatus, 25.3 SFI book arrived yesterday.

I would love to see some more pictures of youR cage and how it ties into the...
Forum: South Central Region
03-03-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

I’m in for a meet, couldn’t make last weekend so I’m selfishly glad to see it postponed :D
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

I still have the z28, and some big engines laying around... hehe
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

First time I’ve been on here in a long time and this is the top post! Interested to see how many people are around these days
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-10-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: BMR Torque Arm Rubbing

My spohn tq arm did the same thing, I cut the bracket and welded it to clear
Forum: South Central Region
11-10-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,517
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Houston F Body

Just not enough consistently active 3rd genners in Houston, always up and down and back again. I should be back on the road with mine by August
Forum: Power Adders
01-01-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,666
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

nice dude. you have some of the top tier stuff on here
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,481
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Tight tuck header turbo hotside idea for LT1 swapped

I did it with very similar headers, look at my thread.

it works great, just ditch the three bolt flanges and install vbands, that was my big mistake
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

not dead! been on life support for a while LOL but i'm around

Interior is all back together minus the head liner, and the under dash panels are out since I'm still working on the front end of the...
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 217,419
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Twin Turbo 400 Buildup- '89 Iroc-Z

Coming out hard 2020? :p
Forum: Power Adders
02-24-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Hybrid Electric Charger

you could use a transfer case like a 4WD vehicle and mount the electric motor to the output shaft. From there it's all engagement control to sort out, can be pretty cheap/simple but not refined or...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-17-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,782
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 1986 TPI Complete EGR system and Exhaust manifolds

TTT everything but the TPI intake is still in my garage and for sale! make me an offer!
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
01-23-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: HSR oil baffle

First off make sure that big flat plate isnt gonna resonate and tear itself up.

i would then weld it (assuming it's aluminum) to the intake.

if you must bolt I would recommend safety wire
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-23-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 16,601
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: My Dragweek 2017 Chronicles

I would figure out how long the gear swapping will take you, and then see how much time you are really gonna save vs driving slower. Unless you are saving considerable time the effort really won't be...
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

so a year later I did try your idea - it worked! I can pull the downpipe out of the top, so I'm happy.

here is the completed hot side minus the waste gate, just have to connect it to the exhaust
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-04-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: February 2017 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Correctly identify the user name of the member who you nominate. - DonW
Correctly identify the year and model/trim of the car you nominate - 1983 Z28
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-03-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: February 2017 COTM **Nomination Thread**

DonW

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Forum: Power Adders
01-03-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,948
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 6.0L LQ4 S475 Build - '86 Iroc-Z

very nice! fender exit exhaust?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-09-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,799
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: January 2017 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Tibo, don't take this the wrong way but spending 20k to 60k on a car project is pretty "normal" over a few years, this isn't a cheap hobby especally as these car's get older. It's also the kind of...
Forum: Power Adders
12-09-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,847
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: What I have been up to -- teaser

that's a funny looking 5.3!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Is it worth the risk?

A 91/92 z car, if not totally junk it's worth it.

Make sure it's a real z28
Forum: Power Adders
12-02-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 799
Views: 41,248
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Vortech T Trim build Winter 2015/2016

+1 on the ultra flow, I run one. It's still "loud" but it takes away 95% of the harshness, leaving a nice tone. I like being able to hear the engine mechanicals not just exhaust.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-01-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: what size wheels are these?

those are photo-shopped in that picture
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-01-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,299
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 91 RS. 406 SBC. 5-speed. 425 HP 506 TQ.

that is a nice looking car, GLWS!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 975
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Bizarre No-Crank Issue

Ignition switch in the column. I chased mine forever doing what you did
Forum: South Central Region
11-28-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,376
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Hey everybody! Who's left?

I'm still around!

I've been tooling up my shop and traveling a ton for work, not much car time but that's starting to change. I have been buying parts like crazy so as soon as I get some time my...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,390
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Install engine w or w/out headers.

Gotta put the headers on after the engine is in.

Remflex gaskets are bad ***! 99% of the time u don't need to retorque them in my experience
Forum: Power Adders
02-04-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,045
Views: 113,813
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo Iroc - Round Four - 5.3 project!

looking good, once you have shop space and good tooling the projects seem like the easy part!
Forum: Power Adders
02-01-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

Mystery motor cam lifts measured at .402 intake and .414 at the valve so it's the stock "hot" lb9 cam from '85

Oh well, better than the peanut cam! Compression feels ok turning it over by hand
Forum: Power Adders
01-31-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,186
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 401 twin turbo new track best

At least he runs something LOL.
Forum: Fabrication
01-29-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 1987 firebird t56 swap

the t56 will hold that power without issue. it it does have issues or is worn out, a rebuild is about $800 with all the parts needed to make it hold more than your power level reliably.

swapping...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-25-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Jack stands are not sitting right under car

i have always found my front jack stands needed to be slightly different heights when used in the locations you are describing. three points make a plane so you probably dont have an issue.

Try...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-25-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Jack stands are not sitting right under car

where are your jack stands exactly? the front sub frames are not symmetrical so i don't think you have an issue
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,803
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Gasket cleaning with wire brushes

The nylon brushes are terrible I agree! They throw TONS of dust. I tested some on gasket surfaces in our machine shop and they actually remove material unlike a wire wheel. I only use them for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,803
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Gasket cleaning with wire brushes

I would pull the heads off and rotating assembly out and wash the block and all parts. You may get lucky and it'll all end up in the pan, but if you aren't lucky...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-19-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,782
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 1986 TPI, Complete EGR system and Exhaust manifolds

no I just have this one ERG, sorry.


EGR and manifolds still available, make me an offer!
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-19-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,255
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: 1991 z28 Camaro Hood, Maroon, No Blisters

Still for sale! make me an offer
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,554
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Are your T-Tops tinted?

i painted mine - even better than tint for heat control (in Texas also)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,803
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Gasket cleaning with wire brushes

i would re-wash the engine :2cents:
Forum: Power Adders
12-18-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

Got distracted when my buggie engine case came back from the machine shop... Hehe too many projects!

Sold the intake off the spare 305 I have, looks like a flat tappet cam and a double roller...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

I want to be able to pull the down-pipe (upper section at least) without pulling the header so plug changes are easy. I'll give that a shot though, hopefully it'll work and i can still sneak the DP...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

yes I do have to have one with the way my headers are, its just hard test fitting pieces of pipe with such little visibility. Also the 3" v-band assembly is like a 4" pipe with the clamp on so that...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

it's easy so far, getting under that A/C box and past the starter w/ a 3" v-band assembly right there is going to take some time :o
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-04-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,611
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: **NICE** LS6 Swapped 1991 Camaro 500hp

nice looking car, GLWS!
Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,726
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

Downpipe is halfway done, the easy part lol

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Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 799
Views: 41,248
Posted By sailtexas186548

Re: Vortech J Trim build Winter 2015/2016

I think your best option is to go stock routing, and if you merge the two pipes do it around the cat area.

I have done several variations of the two routes, and the stock route always leaves me...
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