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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-20-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By Regal105

4th gear problem 700r4

I recently rebuilt my 700r4 that came out of an s10 originally. All good parts installed the good red clutches and band, .500 boost valve, 9clutches in the 3-4 pack and a corvette servo. It’s mated...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By Regal105

Arguing on YouTube (I know)

So I’m wasting my life arguing in the comments section on YouTube about tpi heads. There’s a guy claiming they can support 600 hp N/A. What were the best tpi heads again? and can they even be ported...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By Regal105

308's - 341's

hello everybody I have a 85 firebird here with a 10 bolt and 308's I also have a carrier and gears on my bench for 341's I thought this was going to be relatively easy but here I am, the stock axles...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By Regal105

700r4 lockup

Hi I converted a tpi car to carb all the drivetrain is from a carb car. The 700r has only one green wire going into it, do I need to supply power to this wire to make the torque lock up? Thanks guys.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-20-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 183,797
Posted By Regal105

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

That sucks man.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-20-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 183,797
Posted By Regal105

Re: Ecotec I4 in a 3rd-Gen Camaro

Anything new to report on this? Kinda would of liked to see it running.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Regal105

Re: 4.3 in a 91 rs?

He said the guy selling the car told him it had a 4.3, in it... At some point. everyone should know that didn't come factory like that but it is possible that at one point a 4.3 was Swapped in which...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By Regal105

Re: Serpentine Belt System Help!!

Should work out fine for you.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,822
Posted By Regal105

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

I have a 406 in my 86, it's my nice weather daily, 256 extreme energy camelhumps and a performer eps intake and 1406 carb cheap headers and a 3 inch exhaust with 342's out back stock converter and a...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,170
Posted By Regal105

Re: TPI to Carb

I recently did this but I had a tpi car and a carb parts car. Having the under hood harness and carb car tank made it much more simple.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Regal105

Re: 4.3 in a 91 rs?

If it has a 4.3 it would be very easy to swap in a 305-350 easier than any 60 degree v6 all accessories even the water pump will fit
Forum: Interior
03-18-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By Regal105

Re: Compass/thermometer mirror

That's cool this one has the auto dimm as well.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thanks all who never replied when asking for help

Zraffs hahahaha priceless
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 808
Posted By Regal105

Re: i need all gm gear heads no fords

I don't visit this page all that often any more.... But when I do, I see a post like this every time.
Forum: Interior
03-18-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By Regal105

Compass/thermometer mirror

I built my current thirdgen out of my last 85' and a 86' roller I bought. Lost the 85 due to an old guy making an illegal u-turn after installing a new Hood from Hawks, 3 inch exhaust with cherry...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-15-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 48,559
Posted By Regal105

Re: Third Gen 6.2l Diesel Swap?

I find it funny how a lot of people were amazed that a 6.2 would fit in a third gen.... It's just a bbc that Detroit diesel modified.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Posted By Regal105

Sorry for the 700r4 questions

Happy new year, I am currently on my 3rd thirdgen love these cars ever since I was a kid Bought my first when I was 19 back in 08 (90 rs tbi 700r) had it for 2 years and late at night after having it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,666
Posted By Regal105

Re: rpms on highway accurate?

so my iphone is a prick and wont let me send the pic but at 70 mph the tach is just a hair below 2500 at 70 mph this is the rpm at 60 mph
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,666
Posted By Regal105

rpms on highway accurate?

hi i have a 85 z28 i recently swapped a 406 into and i was wondering about gear ratios when im doing 70mph my rpms are over 2500 its suppose to have 3:23's in it i thought maybe my tach was off but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Regal105

Re: 406 750cfm edelbrock 2000-3000 hesitation

Moved the accelerator pump to the middle position hesitation all but gone now gonna move it down one more step and try it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Regal105

Re: 406 750cfm edelbrock 2000-3000 hesitation

I was thinking the accelerator pump actually... It is set up for the largest squirt... Gigidy. Which may be to much for this setup
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Regal105

Re: 406 750cfm edelbrock 2000-3000 hesitation

That's interesting if that's the case, the stock y was much the same tho it was like 2 inch into 2.5
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,586
Posted By Regal105

Re: 400sbc mild build cam selection??

Just done a 305 to 400 swap, ported #370 camel humps comp 256h cam 10-1 compression it pulls like a train. The cam is almost the same as the one in the gm 602 circle track engine very pleased with it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Regal105

Re: 406 750cfm edelbrock 2000-3000 hesitation

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_faccd2511542b5198f51ccdee963cd3c17640c5a.jpg

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Regal105

406 750cfm edelbrock 2000-3000 hesitation

Hello everybody looking for a little help I have had my 406 into the car now for a week "85 z28" and I'm really pleased with it except for one problem I have a hesitation from 2000-3000 under load...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-12-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By Regal105

Re: lo3 to lo5 swap

He's totally right I have a 85 z with a lg4 700r and a 3:23, I previously owned a 90' rs with a lo3 700r and 2:77 or something and the difference is night and day with no other mods.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-12-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,207
Posted By Regal105

Re: 91 305 tbi to 76 400 sbc

I'm doing this swap in 2 or 3 weeks, 406 in a 85 lg4 car, built it myself, new 750 and 3 inch universal exhaust kit on the way from summit!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-12-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thirdgen z28 weight

180lbs car is 3452 with me in it full of gas, so 3272 I think I'll remove my spare and weigh it with an empty tank.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-12-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thirdgen z28 weight

I may remove the spare and jack and re-weigh it, I replaced the two front springs last year because they were broken the back springs could very well be sagging shocks seem to be working well I do...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-12-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thirdgen z28 weight

The spare and jack are both in the trunk, small amp on the trunk floor sub to one side
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-11-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thirdgen z28 weight

Yes I plan on adding sub frame connectors and some suspension components down the road, I have a mild 406 and a 3 inch exhaust and a fiber glass hardwood hood going in and on within the next 2 months
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-11-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Re: Thirdgen z28 weight

The car has nothing missing except the privacy curtain and the speaker covers, original air cleaner changed to a eps intake from cast iron weighs 3272 without me in it
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By Regal105

Thirdgen z28 weight

Had my z28 on a set of scales today I'll post a pic of the results it's a mostly stock 85z with a 700r a full tank of gas and me sitting in the drivers seat it's a no options hardtop car....
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,245
Posted By Regal105

Re: Stock 85' z28 engine bay

thanks, didnt think there were any strange colors or anything
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,245
Posted By Regal105

Stock 85' z28 engine bay

hi, i am doing an engine swap on my 85 z28, or at least i will be as soon as the snow melts. i was wondering if anyone has a pic of an unmolested lg4 engine bay because i want to make it look as...
Forum: Body
02-21-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,171
Posted By Regal105

Re: Firebird or Camaro?

i like the first gen bird better, split bumper camaro better than early 70s bird, 77-78 bird better than late 2nd gen camaro 85-92 camaro better then 82-92 fb/ta 93-01 ta better then the same year...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Regal105

Re: 406 Dyno2000

Im pleased with it for what it is, it will never see 5k rpm and all the torque is right where I need it, I may upgrade to vortec heads at some point but I really have an ls based swap in mind when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Regal105

406 Dyno2000

This is a rough estimate for the 406 i have recently built for my 85 Z, how much more hp could i realistically expect with a full 3 inch exhaust and a good pair of shortys?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By Regal105

Re: trying to calculate my comp ratio...

yes the heads started life as 64's but have been milled down slightly, but all in all if it stays in the 9's ill be happy, if not i guess ill probably switch to a vortec head
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By Regal105

trying to calculate my comp ratio...

looking for a little help i built a 406 last spring haven't started it yet, just don't have the time... anyway i have what i estimate to be 62 cc heads, 4.155 bore "duh" used a Mr. Gasket rebuild kit...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-30-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,842
Posted By Regal105

Re: decisions decisions decisions decisions decisions

The only real drawback to ls based engines is that there butt ugly, definitely will be going ls tho once i install my 406 and grow tired of it!
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
Posted By Regal105

Re: Some 400 swap questions

the 168 tooth flexplate will fit inside the 700r4 bellhousing. 90's 454's and 6.2-6.5 diesels all had 168's and most had r4's, at least in light duty trucks.
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-22-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,190
Posted By Regal105

Re: 305 computer with a 350

a friend of mine done a 305-350 swap a couple years ago he swapped in a 350 swirl port long block with all the 305 intake all he changed was the knock sensor.... runs great
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-01-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,209
Posted By Regal105

700r4 rattle under load

iv had 2 thirdgens both had 700r4's and 305's and both have had a transmission rattle under load each gear is worse than the next mostly 4th gear does anyone know what causes this and more...
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Regal105

Re: Found my build sheet!

Here's a pic for anyone interested!
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Regal105

Found my build sheet!

I found my build sheet for my 85' Z-28 today while changing the carpet, it was directly under the drivers seat folded in half beneath the carpet,
are they usually found there? it was also soaking...
Forum: History / Originality
05-05-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Regal105

rpo code anyone know?

wondering what the rpo code for the 400sb in a 74 chevy/gmc pickup was, i know one for the cars was LF6 was it the same for the truck?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-18-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,655
Posted By Regal105

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

Lol I thought about it but it wasnt really worth it the body was great but the chassis and subframes were just about toast anyway, i gave it to a guy who has a hard full of junk cars. Been sittin for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-17-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,655
Posted By Regal105

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

the moose's rear end was facing me the last thing i seen was it sit on the hood, i ducked to the right the moose and windshield went over my hand which was still on the top of the wheel the roof came...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Regal105

Re: lg4 vs 390hp hemi ram

guess ill continue on with my 400 swap lol
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