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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2002, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Posted By Xenodrgn

looks like I'll be rolling into the gas with this...

looks like I'll be rolling into the gas with this combo. I believe I have a 10 bolt rear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 11:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,059
Posted By Xenodrgn

They look nothing like my Vortecs... :confused:

They look nothing like my Vortecs... :confused:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-17-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Xenodrgn

I had the same problem. I reccomend 7m polishing...

I had the same problem. I reccomend 7m polishing compound, use it exactly how the directions tell you to... cut it with water and keep cutting it with water until it's not doing anything anymore......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,059
Posted By Xenodrgn

It's all about combustion chamber design......

It's all about combustion chamber design... ported 305 heads, even if they flow more than vortec heads or any other performance head, will never make equal or more HP... the improved design of race...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Posted By Xenodrgn

Ahh only 2000 dollars... more than the motor and...

Ahh only 2000 dollars... more than the motor and tranny are costing already...

I'll have a posi rear, with 3.42's.... probably be launching off some street slicks or something useing my own foot...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Posted By Xenodrgn

How much HP/TQ can a stock thirdgen rear hold?

my buildup is looking at 400 foot pounds at the flywheel, and arond 350 HP at the flywheel... will I break anything with that setup?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By Xenodrgn

if you've got an ECM, you need a controlled...

if you've got an ECM, you need a controlled distrib and a controlled carb.. make sure eerything is hook up rght

if you don't have an ECM, you need to make sure you have a vacuum advance distrib...
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2002, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By Xenodrgn

:sillylol:

:sillylol:
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2002, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By Xenodrgn

Camaro Hunter C is making headers for our cars......

Camaro Hunter C is making headers for our cars... already has a few sets shipped out... and if you did a search of the V6 board, you'd fnie soundfiles of a V6 driven hooker...

I am not a hooker...
Forum: V6
10-16-2002, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By Xenodrgn

might wanna PM 1991tealRSt-topguy on this one......

might wanna PM 1991tealRSt-topguy on this one... I believe his mech class is working on that same motor right now...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Xenodrgn

:nods: I definatly think you'd like the vortecs...

:nods: I definatly think you'd like the vortecs for what your looking for...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-15-2002, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Xenodrgn

P.S. Anyone have any suggestions on what the...

P.S. Anyone have any suggestions on what the stripes shold look like? Obviously they'll be separated between the louvers... but on the outside of the hood... i'm thinking to have the stripes stay on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-15-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Xenodrgn

[Photoshop request] Can someone paint my hood and give it 2 gold stripes?

I wanna see what it looks like... I know it's a bad pic and the car is dirty as hell, but do your best.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-15-2002, 03:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,226
Posted By Xenodrgn

Damn all of you who have bright *** lights. There...

Damn all of you who have bright *** lights. There is no need! I see just fine with my halogens. All those bright lights do is blind passers by, and make them fear for thier lives!

:mad:
Forum: V6
10-15-2002, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,009
Posted By Xenodrgn

ROFL, you've gotta be kidding... those *** damned...

ROFL, you've gotta be kidding... those *** damned ricers are infecting more and more people every day...

Lemme guess... did his setup look something like this?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2002, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Xenodrgn

19 pounders came stock with 3.4 v6's... I'd...

19 pounders came stock with 3.4 v6's...

I'd say the 30lbers are fine, Pressure should be in the 48-50PSI range with no vacuum on the FPR... after that, let ed fool with it.... your FP might be too...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-15-2002, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Xenodrgn

3.42's... assume I have traction, but right now...

3.42's... assume I have traction, but right now it's a worn out posi rear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2002, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By Xenodrgn

You know vortecs don't come stock with the bigger...

You know vortecs don't come stock with the bigger valves right?
Forum: V6
10-14-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Xenodrgn

4th gen rears are also wider... no?

4th gen rears are also wider... no?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

I've been told by people who run them, that...

I've been told by people who run them, that because of the newer chamber design, I can get away healthily with 10:1 on the street.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

.. I knew that... :doh: (note sarcasm)

.. I knew that... :doh:

(note sarcasm)
Forum: North East Region
10-14-2002, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By Xenodrgn

Good thing you're safe. Congrats on your purchase!

Good thing you're safe. Congrats on your purchase!
Forum: North East Region
10-14-2002, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By Xenodrgn

Good luck finding your dream car man. Seriously. ...

Good luck finding your dream car man. Seriously.

however, all classified related posts gotta stay on the classifieds section of this site. You'll probably get more hits over there too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

new ones go for 500 a set, assembled.

new ones go for 500 a set, assembled.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

Nah, they're not damaged... besides the 3 bent...

Nah, they're not damaged... besides the 3 bent exhaust valves... I picked up this set for 150.

This intake valve was straight, I'm just curious as to why it's no sliding out like it should......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

a buddy of mine pulled off the spring, keepers...

a buddy of mine pulled off the spring, keepers and retainer from an intake valve... I tried to pull it out, but couldn't... it would come halfway out and then just not come out any further... any...
Forum: V6
10-14-2002, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 672
Posted By Xenodrgn

...

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By Xenodrgn

I thought you had a 'vette also?

I thought you had a 'vette also?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By Xenodrgn

Mark, don't you have 2 350's?

Mark, don't you have 2 350's?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2002, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

i should mention, I'm not pumping any more money...

i should mention, I'm not pumping any more money into these heads than I have to. They are going on my budget buildup motor and any money that I can save will be saved.

I'm going with a relativly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2002, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 505
Posted By Xenodrgn

Where should I start when porting my new Vortecs?

I picked up my vorteccs today, 3 bent exhaust valves but the heads are in perfect condition, studs ae all still in, the guides are fine and so is the deck...

I'll cut out the old valves, and put...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-13-2002, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 638
Posted By Xenodrgn

I'm willing to bet tht car handles like complete...

I'm willing to bet tht car handles like complete poopy...

Those turbo 6's couldn't hook worth a damn, and with more wieght in the front, and more torque, I'll bet that hooking problem is even...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-12-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,433
Posted By Xenodrgn

I have friends in Katy Texas, about an hour...

I have friends in Katy Texas, about an hour outside Dallas.

:rockon: Hood pins it is.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2002, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

Awesome Glenn, yes I'll be there in the...

Awesome Glenn, yes I'll be there in the afternoon... probably much later than noon... if you need to get in touch with me, after i reply to this post, I'll PM you my cell phone number, I can be...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,433
Posted By Xenodrgn

Last I hear everyone hated the Daytona turbo...

Last I hear everyone hated the Daytona turbo hood... it grows on some I know, but the general consensus is that it's white trash. Well call me white trash, because I love it, and I know alot more...
Forum: North East Region
10-11-2002, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 601
Posted By Xenodrgn

mikesstkiroc: Blasphemy! Black Camaro's own.

mikesstkiroc: Blasphemy!

Black Camaro's own.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2002, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

Damn, 100 bucks for a micrometer? Just get some...

Damn, 100 bucks for a micrometer? Just get some plastigauge... alot cheaper...

I just spoke to the guy once again... the engine had about 3900 miles on it when he pulled a 268/268 454/454 cam to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

The new lawnmowers don't compare to those...

The new lawnmowers don't compare to those middle-70's snapper mowers man (coming from an ex-landscaper)... I needed an engine to work on for my mech class, and picked that one off the side of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

:doh: The spots are oil holes... And...

:doh:

The spots are oil holes...

And yeah... a crocus stone will work too.. usually used on a notch that will catch your finger nail...

on the lawnmower journal, we cleaned off the bearing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

bump

bump
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

I doubt I'll need a new one... I've worked cranks...

I doubt I'll need a new one... I've worked cranks before that had bronze from the bearing scuffed into the journals, a little emory cleaned it up, and the engine ran fine with no knocks... granted it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By Xenodrgn

Make friends in the ar community, eventually...

Make friends in the ar community, eventually you'll find someone who has a friend who will be able to get you passed....

you're looking for a motor that I'm building for myself. I pick up my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

#2

#2
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

picture showing journals #1:

picture showing journals #1:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2002, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By Xenodrgn

His exact words are: "You may want to get...

His exact words are:

"You may want to get another crankshaft. The one in there has a little scuff."

I asked it it had already been undersized, or if emory cloth would polish it up:

"You can...
Forum: North East Region
10-09-2002, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By Xenodrgn

I believe Tim is busy IRL... I havn't seen him...

I believe Tim is busy IRL... I havn't seen him post or update any of his stuff in quite a long time... the East Coast F-body nationals page that was supposed to be up months ago is still dead.... he...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2002, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By Xenodrgn

:D

Since Chuck is a personal friend of mine, I'll make sure he gets the message.

I do believe however, cars like that are semi-hard to find at auction... Most wrecked new cars go into the pit right...
Forum: Exhaust
10-09-2002, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By Xenodrgn

you can buy the resonator stand alone from...

you can buy the resonator stand alone from them... have an exaust shop weld it in, and modify your i-pipe to eliminate your muffler...
Forum: V6
10-09-2002, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By Xenodrgn

I'm willing to bet it's a 305... unless they can...

I'm willing to bet it's a 305... unless they can provide proof (reciepts, block numbers, ect) assume it's a 305...

The blocks are externally the same... But there are descrepancies with the...
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