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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-29-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By lewandom

Re: Is there a way to clean the gas tank?

I wouldn't recommend getting a new tank, they are all based off the Dorman tank, and you loose 2 gal in capacity (they are all 14 gal tanks, while the factory was 15.5 or 16 for V8's,) they have no...
Forum: Interior
11-22-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By lewandom

Re: What is this

yea my old 84 TA had one of those wired into the alarm and car phone (yea someone put a car phone in it lol) it was in the rear storage space on the opposite side of the spare tire....it was a...
Forum: Interior
11-22-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By lewandom

Re: lighted manual shift pattern

I'm in the long process of upgrading/rebuilding my Camaro, I'm going to need a custom double Din bezel and it looks like he does them, I have a double din Kenwood head unit, and I'm putting a...
Forum: Interior
11-21-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By lewandom

Re: lighted manual shift pattern

thanks, I was searching for that site for like 3 hrs last night
Forum: Interior
11-20-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By lewandom

lighted manual shift pattern

A while ago I came across someone online who was selling the manual shifter panels with cupholders that also had a lit shift pattern....I cant remember the website for the life of me, I've been...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,734
Posted By lewandom

Re: Does Top Tier Gas Brands Matter For Our Cars? Or Gas Brands for That Matter?

My father-in-law retired from an oil refinery, there is no difference in any on the big companies (Shell, Chevron, Ect.) fuel except slightly different (like 1%-2%)additive packages, they all get the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By lewandom

Re: Blew up my WC T5 (pics)

for me it was always 3rd...I went trough 4 or 5 before upgrading to a upgraded T56
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,868
Posted By lewandom

Re: What are these holes on my intake?

learned something new, I was sure they were for an old thermo choke
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,868
Posted By lewandom

Re: What are these holes on my intake?

there not for egr, it's for an old style thermo choke, the exauast heats up en element and the choke linkage opens the choke up, that's y its under the linkage, if it were egr it wouldn't be...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 197
Posted By lewandom

disk break fitment

quick question, I'm selling my rear axel, BC I converted it to a mosher 12 bolt, and I converted the factory to LS1 brakes using this site but I used the LS1 Breaks on the 12 bolt, and the question...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By lewandom

Re: 454 value...

yea, and who knows what damage is there past what I already saw...plus a 2 piece RMS block would be better for my application so I can use the same flywheel (I have a centerforce DYAD clutch and a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By lewandom

Re: 454 value...

ok...I looked up the diffrent generations of suburban...it was the 92-99 body style so its a true 454....dose that change anything and should I go back and take a 2nd look or is it still junk, also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By lewandom

Re: 454 value...

ok so I made the right decision, the #1 was completely blown out, the reason I pulled the pan in the first place is I heard crap moving around when I was moving the block around, I dident actually...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By lewandom

Re: 454 value...

putting a big block in it is something I've been wanting to do for awhile, I already have done the research on what it takes, I was more wondering if this was fixable to a working block or not, I've...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By lewandom

454 value...

So I was in the local salvage yard earilwr today looking for some parts for my wife's yukon, and I found a early 2000's suburban with a 454 in it....I thought it would be an awesome project to put in...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-08-2023, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By lewandom

Re: 10 bolt rear Richmond 3.73 gears, Eaton posi,

if anybody has any questions ask,reducing the price to 600 OBO...btt
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-29-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By lewandom

10 bolt rear Richmond 3.73 gears, Eaton posi,

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220817_070027_14e232bd1da3664379b4a545a0b08b56f547bbe2.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,586
Posted By lewandom

Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder "Shipping Strap"?

the hays/chilton and the gm service manuals specifically state do not remove the nylon bushing/shipping strap, and that it will break apon the first application of the clutch, you are also supposed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By lewandom

Re: Violent Jump Into D or R

I've never messed with a TPI, I went right from carb to aftermarket EFI, but, the first thing I would do is search for vaccume leaks that would cause a high idle, the way I used to do it was to pull...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2023, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By lewandom

Re: Violent Jump Into D or R

100% its the idle, he said its idling at 900-925, that's wwwaaaayyyy too high. it should be between 700-750 neutral/park, and drop around 50 in gear, get the idle fixed and go from there., its also...
Forum: Cooling
04-12-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By lewandom

Re: cleaning rust out of cooling sys

sorry been busy the last couple days, its been in the garage most of the winter, and I need to update my profile apparently, I'm now stationed in Tucson AZ, so cracks shouldn't be a concern,...
Forum: Cooling
04-10-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By lewandom

Re: cleaning rust out of cooling sys

I figured I'd have to pull the water jacket plugs, thers no knock sensor so I less thing to worry about there, the million dollar queston is how do I do all this without hooking up the radiator ( the...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By lewandom

cleaning rust out of cooling sys

Sooo...I screwed up, I thought I drained the cooling system of straight water after the last time I ran my engine about a year ago...apparently I dident... I took off the upper radiator hose and I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,325
Posted By lewandom

Re: diff between 305 and 305 HO

all GEN 1 heads will bolt on, not all will work with a 305 (and other small bore SBC's) if you use a set of heads with 2.02/1.60 valves and don't cut reliefs in the cylinder walls, the intake valves...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 523
Posted By lewandom

Re: Spark plug reading?

it did when it ran, it hasn't been right since the tornado, i think the computer got damaged (edelbrock pro-flo 2) it was in Arkansas and it sat 6 months outside with no hood so the engine filled...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 523
Posted By lewandom

Re: Spark plug reading?

btw I still have that car to this day, it no longer has that 305, its now a 383, but its a survivor, it been through an EF-4 tornado and more military moves than I can count....never getting rid of it
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 523
Posted By lewandom

Re: Spark plug reading?

the engine tilts back, if the oil return holes at the front and back of the heads are gunked up, it will burn oil when the oil level goes over the valve seals, it uasally starts from the back...I got...
Forum: Cooling
10-10-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By lewandom

Re: cold case fan connector

sweet, thanks, I also got pro-flo 4 EFI from edelbrock and it has dual fan controllers built into it so I was going it wire them into the EFI....now I need to re-read the manual to see if the relays...
Forum: Cooling
10-10-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By lewandom

Re: cold case fan connector

sorry here are a few pics
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20221010_045209_7d4519a7650501d5880635828abcb969f6ec7ab7.jpg...
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By lewandom

cold case fan connector

I recently purchased a cold case radiator with 2X 12" fans, and I don't recognize the connectors they used, dose anyone know which connector they used and where I can get them? its a socket style...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-04-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 454
Posted By lewandom

Rear axle W/Richmond gears, Eaton limited slip(posi)

rear axle from 84 Z-28, Richmond 3.73 gears, Eaton Limited Slip(posi), axle flanges drilled for LS style brakes (not included), (see how-to article on this site for modification) about 1500 miles on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By lewandom

Re: lt1 t56

I used a stock 84-92 assy, pushed the roll pin out of the master, (the aluminum one that autozone sells/sold, not sure if they still sell it) and pushed the roll pin out of the smashed master that...
Forum: Electronics
03-08-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By lewandom

parking lights

Dose anyone know where to get parking lights/turn signals (the ones facing forward not the side ones) for an 84 z-28....my car has been in storage since 2016, and it was painted just before it went...
Forum: Brakes
05-17-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,090
Posted By lewandom

Re: Drum Spring + J65 (Rear PBR) + Grainger 1NCR5 Side By Side *PICS*

Awesome...also since I'm in Saudi I don't have the car in front of me, I'm not sure which proportioning valve I have, on the newer boxy one it's just removing the bolt in the front of it and changing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By lewandom

Re: Auto to manual swap -- T56 or T6060

Yeah if you were doing a regular small block I would say an LT version (93-97) because the flywheel and crank are the same but when they went to the LS (98-02) they changed the distance the crank...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By lewandom

Re: Auto to manual swap -- T56 or T6060

The t6060 is just a updated version of the t-56, but it's not going to have the torque arm mount, and you might need a custom length drivesshaft for it, since you are putting in a lq9, I would get a...
Forum: Brakes
05-16-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,090
Posted By lewandom

Re: Drum Spring + J65 (Rear PBR) + Grainger 1NCR5 Side By Side *PICS*

I know I'm bringing this thread up from the dead, but if I just change the spring out to the 1NCR5 when I convert the current drums to LS1 rear disks that I aquired it should be close to correct? Do...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By lewandom

Re: dose anyone make a LT-1 T-56 hydraulic throw-out bearing

Awesome, and it fits under the stock size bellhousing?, is the clutch/flywheel thickness similar to stock gm push style? I'm thinking I might pull off the front plate ( I did a little research and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By lewandom

Re: Long Term Experience

BTW I'm at work using the voice to text feature so don't beat me up on spelling and grammer it's my phones fault
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By lewandom

Re: Long Term Experience

I've had nothing but bad experiences with it, I used it in my 84 camaro when I put a 350 in it, 4 heater cores and a radiator layer I pulled the engine for a re-build (and stroked it to a 383)and all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By lewandom

Re: clutch problems

in my experience the pilot bearing/bushing produces vibration/noise
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By lewandom

Re: clutch problems

it sounds like your clutch isn't fully disengaging, I would look at the hydraulics first, I cant remember exactly how much but there is a measurement that the rod is supposed to extend from the slave...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By lewandom

Re: dose anyone make a LT-1 T-56 hydraulic throw-out bearing

for some reason quarter master's website dosen't work over here (I'm in Saudi Arabia right now, I go back to Tucson hopefully around Nov), so i'm going completely off your post, how hard is the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2017, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By lewandom

dose anyone make a LT-1 T-56 hydraulic throw-out bearing

OK, so when I get home from overseas I want to to a bunch of upgrades as well as fix up the camaro, on of the thing I want to do is convert to a multi disk clutch, but as I have a conversion flywheel...
Forum: Power Adders
12-19-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 725
Posted By lewandom

hood fitment with supercharger

its been awhile, I have my Camaro almost back together after the tornado, and I want to put a supercharger on it when I get back in the US. Its an 84 Z-28 W a 383 and a edelbrock Pro-Flo 2 EFI, I...
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Posted By lewandom

Re: turn signal issues

All replaced and all confermed lighting up
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Posted By lewandom

turn signal issues

Trying to get my 84 z-28 back on the road, and I think I missed a ground somewhere....when I put the a turn signal or 4 way on the parking lights flash in sync, and when I turn the parking lights on...
Forum: Power Adders
12-17-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By lewandom

hood clearance

just a quick question, dose Vortech Cent. supercharger for a carb application fit under the SS style hood I just bought?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2014, 04:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By lewandom

Re: re - using roller lifters after tornado

<iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/lewandom/embed/slideshow/"></iframe> ok...that's 3 pics... I have like 20 total..If it worked give me a heads up and I'll post...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By lewandom

Re: re - using roller lifters after tornado

I'll contact comp, hopefully they can do somthing with them, it's close to 5 bills for a new set, also dose anyone know how to shrink the size of pics with an Android, I lost my computer in the...
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