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Forum: Exhaust
08-13-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,139
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: Best Quiet Muffler

Almost as quiet as a stock muffler until you step on it.

What I want is a muffler that is as quiet as a stock muffler, even when you step on it.
Forum: Exhaust
08-13-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,139
Posted By Sitting Bull

Best Quiet Muffler

Hi everyone,

My Walker Quiet Flow muffler is unravelling after twelve years of service and it is time to replace it. IIRC, it is a single 2.5 inch inlet with dual 2.5 inch outlets.

What I want...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-05-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,634
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: POST PICS OF YOUR NON GFX 3RD GENS

Here's my 1986 Sport Coupe after I got it back from paint in 2005. I still drive it everyday.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

And now this thread has been accessed exactly 90,000 times!

Gang, this is terrific! I wish everything I did was as useful and had such a positive impact on the folks around me.

And yes, the 601...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

You are welcome my friend. Porting my old 601s was a lot of fun and they are still running great on my good old 305 in the '86 Sport Coupe!

I'm glad so many folks are still using this guide to...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: Edelbrock 600 cfm choke problem

This I do not know. My back is only worse since you lived here in Calgary, so leaning over the engine is a very miserable experience. Moreover, unless the outside temp goes back down to those cold...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: Edelbrock 600 cfm choke problem

Also, the choke does not come back on at as fast an rpm as when it first starts. It will start at 2000 rpm and after a minute I kick it down and it sits at 1500 rpm. Finally after it has warmed up to...
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: Edelbrock 600 cfm choke problem

Hi Chris,

When it is 40F or cooler the choke simply goes back on, whether I kick it down 20 times or not. Just plain annoying!

How are you doing? Long, long time no see!!!
Forum: Carburetors
05-18-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,520
Posted By Sitting Bull

Edelbrock 600 cfm choke problem

During the cooler weather my 600 cfm Performer's choke will stick on me. I have to rev it up around 3000 rpm to get it to kick out but as soon as I start driving it again the choke sticks again!!!
...
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: Westher Stripping Rejuvenation?

Thanks for your quick reply. I remember that the person who mentioned this repair, and this must have been at least 6 or 7 years back, said that the Army used this method to keep their weather...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

crakarjax,

I hope your 601s turned out well for you! Here it is, May 18, 2011, and my 601s are still pumping excellent quantities of air and fuel through my 305! It is great to see folks are still...
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sitting Bull

Weather Stripping Rejuvenation?

Hi all!

I've heard that petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) works well to rejuvenate weather stripping on third gens. Has anyone used this method and does it work?

My rear hatch stripping is...
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Sitting Bull

Westher Stripping Rejuvenation?

Hi all!

I've heard that petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) works well to rejuvenate weather stripping on third gens. Has anyone used this method and does it work?

My rear hatch stripping is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: heads any good?

Those 416 heads are excellent for porting and polishing though! Follow the link at the end of my sig.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

Hi all,

Just doing my yearly check on this thread. Almost 70,000 reads!

Now if I could just get $1 for every time someone reads this, what a Camaro I would have! :cool:;):p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

Almost 64,000 views ... that is indescribable!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2008, 03:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,833
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: recommendations for 305 cam+heads+intake

Read what's in my signature. The 416 heads are very sweet when simply given a home made port and polish :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2008, 05:27 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

Re: 305 Port and Polish Pictures

Hey, you are welcome :welcome:

Haven't looked at this thread for a couple of years now ... and it is still helping folks out. Over 50,000 views now -- that is great :nod:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,954
Posted By Sitting Bull

Your setup may be different than my 86, seeing as...

Your setup may be different than my 86, seeing as it's a 91. But when my alternator went kaput I got a beeping-droning noise from under the dash where the breakout box is. I had to replace one of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

I just noticed that this thread has been accessed...

I just noticed that this thread has been accessed more than 24,000 times :eek:

I am profoundly humbled that this has been able to help so many folks with their heads. Thanks everyone :thanks:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

If you have a Vortec head you should ONLY do to...

If you have a Vortec head you should ONLY do to it what the real pros say is OK. This thread is NOT about Vortec heads but polishing the exhaust ports will be perfectly fine to do.

Hey, didn't I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,324
Posted By Sitting Bull

In my experience people have been advised to NOT...

In my experience people have been advised to NOT do any porting of the Vortec heads, as they are a bit tricky to get right. I think polishing the exhaust port should be alright, though :welcome:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,148
Posted By Sitting Bull

Here ya go, it's in my sig :welcome:

Here ya go, it's in my sig :welcome:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-12-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By Sitting Bull

Need Tire Size Advice Please

I would like to know if it is OK to use P245-60-15 size tires on 15x7" wheels?

Are the tires just too wide or is it perfectly OK? :confused:
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By Sitting Bull

Having used both the Qjet and Edelbrock I'd say...

Having used both the Qjet and Edelbrock I'd say six of one and half a dozen of the other. Qjets are truly excellent when tuned correctly. 1406s also deliver really nice performance. One thing I have...
Forum: Car Audio
06-22-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By Sitting Bull

I will believe it when I hear it, and so far I...

I will believe it when I hear it, and so far I haven't heard it. You have made the case that round sounds better but that is a purely subjective assessment. Round may sound different but that is not...
Forum: Car Audio
06-19-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,975
Posted By Sitting Bull

Au contraire, mes ami! Round or square or...

Au contraire, mes ami!

Round or square or oblong, it makes NO audible difference :)
Forum: Carburetors
06-01-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

Well, some really exciting news this time! ...

Well, some really exciting news this time!

299 kms using 39 litres equals ... 18.06 miles per gallon :eek:

The last post here was in error (3 am delusions ;) ) and this is the correct mpg....
Forum: Carburetors
05-29-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

Hmm, I don't have stock heads and I've repeated...

Hmm, I don't have stock heads and I've repeated quite often that my 300 hp estimation is based on hp with no parasitic drag at all. Anyway, this is a thread on carbs, not hp, so let's keep to the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-29-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

Hey Rusty, Yeah, I'm using US gallons for...

Hey Rusty,

Yeah, I'm using US gallons for the standard because 9 out of 10 people on the board are Americans.

But it truly is tempting to use imperial gallons and just freak everyone out with...
Forum: Car Audio
05-28-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By Sitting Bull

The CDA9827 covers all those bases, too. A 2004...

The CDA9827 covers all those bases, too. A 2004 model but I've had no problems whatsoever with mine, so maybe you can find one still in stock somewhere. Or on eBay ...
Forum: Car Audio
05-25-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By Sitting Bull

Tell you what, listen to them and if you like...

Tell you what, listen to them and if you like them buy them :nod:
Forum: Carburetors
05-24-2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

Good question ... I don't know :confused: ...

Good question ... I don't know :confused:

If I can save up a couple hundred dollars I'm going to see if I can get this engine dyno-tuned. Will let everyone know what happens :hmmm:
Forum: Carburetors
05-24-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

OK, here is the latest. 371 kilometers using 48...

OK, here is the latest. 371 kilometers using 48 litres of fuel.

... Equals 18.2 miles per gallon. Pretty darned good ...

But this carb certainly appears to be weather sensitive.
Forum: Car Audio
05-19-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Sitting Bull

The trouble with expecting really low frequencies...

The trouble with expecting really low frequencies from your sub (40Hz and lower) is they are largely inaudible. You will feel them more than hear them. When you add in ordinary driving and road noise...
Forum: Car Audio
05-15-2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,306
Posted By Sitting Bull

Point them towards Mecca five times a day, if you...

Point them towards Mecca five times a day, if you wish ... the bass frequencies are extremely unlikely to exhibit any additional sonic pleasantries :)
Forum: Car Audio
05-13-2006, 01:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,306
Posted By Sitting Bull

Bass frequencies are largely "omnidirectional",...

Bass frequencies are largely "omnidirectional", which is a fancy way of saying you can't tell which direction low frequencies are coming from. This is generally true for all frequencies about 80 Hz...
Forum: Car Audio
05-11-2006, 02:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
Posted By Sitting Bull

There are not many differences, quality wise,...

There are not many differences, quality wise, between any of the mid-priced head units offered by the mainstream manufacturers. It is highly doubtfull that the radio will cease to work or the CD...
Forum: Car Audio
05-06-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By Sitting Bull

Look for something on sale. Any decent amp...

Look for something on sale. Any decent amp running 2 channels at 50 watts or so is all you need, since it will likely be bridgeable (combine the two channels into one) to 100 or maybe 150 watts. That...
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,932
Posted By Sitting Bull

More often than people realise, the problem of...

More often than people realise, the problem of your carb bogging at wide open throttle is the extra shot of gas not getting a strong enough spark. Check over your ignitions guys. How long since you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,379
Posted By Sitting Bull

I always heard that high nickle blocks resisted...

I always heard that high nickle blocks resisted cylinder wear extremely well, and when it came time to do a rebuild would require a smaller overbore to make round again.
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,044
Posted By Sitting Bull

Well, I haven't been feeling too good lately so...

Well, I haven't been feeling too good lately so there is only a little to report. The jets on the main side are now 89s and at present the Camaro is giving me about 15.5 mpg around town.

So a...
Forum: Carburetors
04-06-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By Sitting Bull

You'll have to go by what GM advertises as the...

You'll have to go by what GM advertises as the specs for this distributor. I do know that if it is the Performance Parts distributor it is a step up from the stock rteplacement part.
Forum: Carburetors
04-06-2006, 02:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By Sitting Bull

A powerful coil will provide a strong enough...

A powerful coil will provide a strong enough spark to actually allow you to widen your plug gaps considerably. Most people use around a .035 gap but a good coil will allow you to widen that gap to...
Forum: Carburetors
04-04-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By Sitting Bull

Many, many "carb problems" are actually ignition...

Many, many "carb problems" are actually ignition problems. I hope I'm not wasting my breath here, thus I have recommended a 50,000 volt coil. Just do it, it is not expensive and will eliminate ANY...
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2006, 04:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By Sitting Bull

I would add one more thing to your list of...

I would add one more thing to your list of to-do's: A really high powered coil. Something from Accel or MSD or Proform, in the neighbourhood of 50,000 volts. It will likely give you that final...
Forum: Carburetors
03-19-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,436
Posted By Sitting Bull

Keep your Edelbrock and make it run right. ...

Keep your Edelbrock and make it run right.

Between any of these carbs, once they are properly tuned, there isn't much more than a tenth or two in the quarter.

So why waste money jumping from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,690
Posted By Sitting Bull

It's your lucky day, dog! Just follow the...

It's your lucky day, dog!

Just follow the link at the end of my sig ... :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-06-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By Sitting Bull

Here's mine. Just got new quarter panels and...

Here's mine. Just got new quarter panels and fresh paint, too.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-06-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,318
Posted By Sitting Bull

This is true. My 86 Sport Coupe also came from...

This is true. My 86 Sport Coupe also came from the factory with black headlight pockets. So it certainly was not restricted to the so-called "faster cars."
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