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Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-16-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Any place to get better pricing on Holley EFI?

I figured that I would get the 8 injector unit to make it future proof, I have a mini blower on a 383 stroker now but who knows what the future holds. I have a sumped tank so an external pump for me....
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-07-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By RaGiN Z

Any place to get better pricing on Holley EFI?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a terminator X with a 4150, dual sync, and inline fuel pump but damn 2800 is a bit hard to swallow. Anyone know where to get any better pricing than basically MSRP? ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

That makes sense because I pulled the stock gauge cluster and built my own only tapping into the wires I needed. So if the cluster was connected to some of the engine harness wiring and I'm no longer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

ok, found the problem, whichever accessory I had the Digital 6 plus hooked up to no longer was powered when I was cranking it over. I hooked it up to the large gauge pink wire that was next to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

OK, so I took a look under the hood again because (and I don't know why it matters being that it never did before), there is a large gauge pink wire going to nothing near the distributor. Now the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

So I took apart the ignition switch and cleaned up all the connections, replaced the dielectric grease and put it back together... still nothing. Can anyone tell me what all the wires do that go to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

Well, the thing is the car fired up as normal when I parked it in the garage roughly 5 years ago to start the transition to aftermarket gauges, new trans, subframe connectors, sumped fuel system,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

Not exactly what I wanted to hear or deal with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By RaGiN Z

No spark when cranking with key but fires with button wired to starter

OK, so I have been working on this 83 z28 for a while now. I've done a lot to it, 383 stroker engine, TKO 600 trans (originally a t5), ripped out old gauge cluster for Autometer gauges, plus a ton...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-20-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,041
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: 1984 Camaro Z28 Project help welcomed

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By RaGiN Z

How to match up a U-joint?

I have a SY-C6-1350Q yoke to go into my TKO 600 and am trying to match that to a stock driveshaft in my 83 camaro.

I purchased a 5-1350X which fits perfectly in the yoke but it doesn't come close...
Forum: Body
03-12-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,414
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: $2000 paint budget

In the mean time there is always this

https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages/dyc-pro-car-kit-builder

once you have the funds for a real paint job you can just peel it off
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-25-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,167
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Tremec TKO 500/600?

for the TKO, modifying the trans tunnel requires all of smacking it with a hammer, its not very labor intensive at all. I didn't use the adapter plate for my install, I didn't like the thought of...
Forum: Exhaust
09-18-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 179,007
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Notes on Installation of Hooker Long Tube Headers (2210)

I have a large capacity oil pan and blow proof bell housing... I don't think there is anything I can do to get these things to fit... been trying for a week.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-01-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,337
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: parting out 1992 camaro rs v8 5 speed

any pix of the front, btw
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-01-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,337
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: parting out 1992 camaro rs v8 5 speed

if you haven't sold the ground fxs, I would like them all plus the front clip. I can pick up on monday.
Forum: North East Region
09-24-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By RaGiN Z

Facebook group: northeastern drag racing flea market

I created a facebook group: This is a place where people in the northeastern part of the country could talk shop, buy, and sell parts for their drag cars. This is based on the Thompson raceway flea...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,167
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Tremec TKO 500/600?

rlewi, you were able to use the same driveshaft as your stock stick t-5? I have a tko600 sitting next to my car, just haven't had the time to put it in. Which u-joint did you end up using? Why do...
Forum: Exhaust
07-12-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,135
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Exhaust under the axle?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/posts/fabrication/508003-comp-eng-sfcs/4019779-post16.html

trying to get pix now of it installed
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,577
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Carbon Fiber Look without the price!!! Look Inside!

what about other colors and patterns?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-10-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,643
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Rock Auto. Above and beyond.

prices are good, plenty of options, not always all the parts needed and sometimes the shipping prices are totally ridiculous.

I wanted to order a new front air dam for my 08 silverado, $35,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Chances the T5 will hold?

If you can get a WC t-5 for short change I would stick with it. With a lot of abuse I would say consider an upgrade but if not, then don't bother.
Forum: Carburetors
08-05-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,169
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: How to boost reference your holley style carb

Actually, when you purchase a boost referenced carb from holley, it is done the way I showed, not using the base plate as holley suggests you do it.

Food for thought.
Forum: Carburetors
07-28-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Need advice on what to do now

http://home.earthlink.net/~quadrajets/quadrajet_airflow_ratings.htm
Forum: Carburetors
07-27-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,169
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: How to boost reference your holley style carb

I did see that but I don't have buck shot laying around, lol. Plus there is no modification to the base plate with the way I showed. Also this is completely reversible. Drill out the epoxy and plug...
Forum: Carburetors
07-27-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,169
Posted By RaGiN Z

How to boost reference your holley style carb

OK, so you think its complicated? Well, it can be. Power valves operate on vacuum, when a carb is installed on top of a roots style supercharger the power valve will see nothing but vacuum being...
Forum: Cooling
05-08-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,703
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

that and you could always run your relays in parallel to split the load, which is what I did for the high side.
Forum: Body
05-08-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: T-top seals - Were do I buy?

instead of replacing mine, I used this all across the seams. Just be sure you keep the tops off it till its dry, but it stays flexible. I have used it on my t-tops and my ex's vert where it meets...
Forum: Cooling
05-08-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,703
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

wrong, I have it wired to turn on with the car, not turn on with the key in my 83. There is a wire on the passenger side, I believe its pink that only comes on with ignition. You wire that to the...
Forum: Cooling
04-21-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,703
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

I'm not quite sure why you would run a toggle switch, have the fan just come on with the ignition.

I have the taurus fan, low starts with the car, and high comes on at 180* using a controller I...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,684
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Gauge displaying wrong temperature

The sender for the gauge is jut a one wire sender, correct? No one knows which sender it is tho, anyone have a part number?

resistance 1365 ohms @ 100*f
resistance 55 ohms @ 260*f
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,995
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Project: '91 Rustbucket POS

is that possible????
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,995
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Project: '91 Rustbucket POS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2HcRl4wSk
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,995
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Project: '91 Rustbucket POS

buy a cheap fluxcore/mig welder and do it up bro, get a book on how to do proper welds and practice. Its not hard to pick up, just hard to master. Anyone can make J welds. You can pick up a welder...
Forum: History / Originality
01-16-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,995
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Project: '91 Rustbucket POS

ah, lame
Forum: Car Audio
01-09-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Mids and Bass, no box, suggestions?

SWEET MAN! I looks like there would be room for a tweeter in there too so I'm not sacrificing all the highs.
Forum: Car Audio
01-07-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By RaGiN Z

Mids and Bass, no box, suggestions?

OK, so I have an 83 with the lockable trunk hatch and inside that is my nitrous bottle so at all costs I do not want to sacrifice that. My stereo consists of a Pioneer pullout head unit, and alpine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,100
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Top Speed Estimate

Good edit, cause I don't think your story was even close to being the closest
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 746
Posted By RaGiN Z

LS1 power steering pump on a Gen 1 v-belt setup

so has anyone done this? I was thinking about it cause I have a spare pump laying around and was curious if this was possible. Its a lil nicer looking.

I did a search but couldn't come up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,100
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Top Speed Estimate

lolololol
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: guages not working?

bulk head is the mass of wires that comes out of your fire wall by the master cylinder. Its attached to the wall using a bolt.
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 05:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Fixing my Speedometer.

IDK about yours, but my speedo cable is hella tight, I can't move the cluster without first disconnecting it. Are you sure it didn't just get disconnected when you were pulling it out?
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: TACH Wiring?

on the distributor, the negative is NOT a ground
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: guages not working?

you can't test the cluster if you disconnected the bulk head
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,627
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: kill switch

your 6al requires a certain amount of amperage to operate, that switch needs to be able to handle it. I would run a relay so you don't have to worry about the switch being overloaded, or get a beefy...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: led gauge lights, but i have a problem.

also make sure your cluster is plugged in all the way, are all your gauges working?
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: AEM Wideband AF Ratio Gauge?

my AEM didn't know if it was coming or going. I got rid of it and bought an innovate instead.

I've heard its a common problem but that was a number of years ago. I have stated my distaste for it...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: Wire through Firewall

behind the master cylinder is a large grommet you can use.
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: help im lost

really? If he is going carb then all he needs to do is ditch pretty much everything!

I think almost everything coming out from the passenger side is junk.

All you need coming out of the...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 760
Posted By RaGiN Z

Re: erratic tachometer...ever seen this?

if you have the filter plugged inline with to the distributor, take it out of the loop.

Its a little brown tube looking thing right behind the distributor. Just unplug the wiring from it, and go...
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