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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By jstringer50

shifter cable

heres the deal-I swapped my 2.8 for a 350 and put a rebuilt th350 behind the new motor. my question is-is there any way, besides buying a hurst or B&M shifter, to have my stock shifter (from the 2.8)...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By jstringer50

Re: exhaust ideas?

so basically the y pipe is how Ill be going then? if so what muffler would sound the best-Ive used flowmasters in the past and liked them but Im open to suggestions
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By jstringer50

Re: cooler lines

Sorry,
I think that sounded more confusing than I wanted it too,
I meant I think the top line from the trans should go to the upper fitting on the radiator and visa-versa:crazy: am I right?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By jstringer50

cooler lines

So Im in the process of making my trans cooler lines and I realized I dont know which line is which- On my th350, looking at it from the side, the upper line goes to the top of the radiator, or the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By jstringer50

exhaust ideas?

well my 350 project is reaching its end and Im at the point of firing the new motor, but I decided to hold off and get my exhaust done to complete the project first. so thats where I really want some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By jstringer50

Re: what now.......

yeah, I figured I might have issues with the stocker, I just dont have a lot of cash-I do want a hammer shifter bad though
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By jstringer50

Re: what now.......

yes, stock shifter
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By jstringer50

yes i searched.....

Okay, seriously someone help me out,
I searched the board for an hour, i need some help. I swapped my 2.8 with a 700r4 trans to a carbd 350, with a rebuilt th350. now my cable wont engage park. my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By jstringer50

Re: what now.......

Anyone.........?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By jstringer50

what now.......

Im sure that Ill get chewed out for asking this, as it has probably been on here before, but oh well Ill try anyways. I swapped a 2.8 multiport out of my 89 for a 350 with a rebuilt th350 trans. I...
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By jstringer50

fuel lines

so Im in the process of swapping my 2.8 fuel lines for my new setup with which im running the 2.8 pump to a bypass regulator to my carbed 350. I used lines from a 1985 camaro (the ones that cross in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By jstringer50

th350 help

okay everyone,
I am a newbie and I have posted this question a few times, and I think some of the more experienced guys on here are kinda shaking their heads and moving past my question, but I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-18-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By jstringer50

p/s pump bracket

I was wondering if anyone would be able to send me to a site or link etc. that would show me a pic of how the power steering pump bracket is set up on a sbc 350 (non-serpentine). the only reason I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,023
Posted By jstringer50

Re: 2.8L to 305 Can it be done???

don't let the amount of work discourage you from doing it, It is time consuming but the payoff will be worth it
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By jstringer50

fuel lines

so I got looking at the fuel lines I am going to run (off a carbd setup), and the hard lines have been cut toward the motor end of them. since I will be running my EFI pump with a 3 port regulator Im...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,023
Posted By jstringer50

Re: 2.8L to 305 Can it be done???

im just finishing this exact swap and to be totally honest its a bit more involved than you might think. I wouldnt recommend it if you dont have a lot of spare time, patience, patience, patience,...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By jstringer50

Re: uuughhh.....help a newbie PLEASE

nice,
I think Ill go this route then, everyone seems to have had good results and its good for me because now i dont have to drop my tank!!!LOL thanks for the help
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By jstringer50

Re: uuughhh.....help a newbie PLEASE

thanks man,
I went to mallory.com and found the one youre talking about, It looks like what I need-do you remember what you paid for it? they dont have prices on their site and Im running out of...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By jstringer50

Re: uuughhh.....help a newbie PLEASE

its an 85 body, but the previous owner said he did the 305 swap himself, which is what it has in it now. I put a 350 in my 2.8 body and am using the 305 donor for misc. parts., but I was under the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By jstringer50

uuughhh.....help a newbie PLEASE

so Im still pushing forward in my v6 to v8 swap, heres the current headache:
since I swapped a carbd v8 in place of my 2.8 multi, I got a carbd v8 donor car to pull parts from. my plan was to go...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By jstringer50

350 tailshaft

okay, so let me rephrase my question-
why cant I use a 700r4 tail on my th350?- im confused-the trans was in the car hooked up this way when i got it-a th350 with a 700r4 tail. the driveshaft looked...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By jstringer50

th350 tailshaft question

hey everyone,
so I took my trans to the shop here in town to get it rebuilt and the tech said that it had a 700r4 tailshaft housing on it, and that he would be nervous about using it that way. my...
Forum: Interior
03-24-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By jstringer50

2-5/8 pillar pods?

I want to buy a dual gauge pod for my 1989 camaro but need 2-5/8 holes for the auto meter gauges I want. all I have been able to find are 2-1/16 pods, but the gauges I want dont come in that size....
Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By jstringer50

carb fuel pump

I was wondering if I need an electric pump as well as a mechanical pump on a carb setup, or if the engine mechanical pump is all I need. I was under my v8 donor car today and noticed an electric pump...
Forum: Cooling
03-17-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By jstringer50

new plastic

anyone know of a company that I can order a new plastic expansion tank from for a reasonable price? I want it to look like the OEM tank, also I want to replace the washer fluid resevoir while im at...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-15-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By jstringer50

Re: Engine swap Motor Mounts

yeah, Ive heard both sides-some say you have to swap springs, some say you dont, I say its up to you-I chose to swap mine b/c my v6 was pretty hammered on in general, and I figured it would make my...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By jstringer50

Re: Engine swap Motor Mounts

I just did mine yesterday,
It will be SOOOO worth your while to take everyones advice and drop your lower control arms out of the way. Since your doing a V6 to V8 swap, you should be changing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By jstringer50

uhhhhh,.........help?

so I went to swap springs into my camaro today and I dont see my spring compressor working in the 89 f body setup. I only have a compressor for mcpherson style struts, is there another compressor I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By jstringer50

seating my rings

hey I was just wondering after I do my initial start up/cam break in can I start my motor up and run it repeatedly without actually driving it, or will that hinder my rings ability to seat properly?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By jstringer50

Re: water pump length

in reply to five7kid, how do I know he didn't give me a reverse rotation pump-sorry, I'm an amateur and I didn't know at the time that these things were issues, I just figured a 5.7 pump was the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By jstringer50

Re: water pump length

Im using a non serpentine setup, so I want the long standard rotation?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By jstringer50

water pump length

so im winding down my 350 build/swap and wanted to order my pulleys, but Im not sure if I have the long or short SBC water pump. when I got the new pump I just asked the parts guy for a pump that...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-17-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By jstringer50

v6 swap

I know this question is probably on here a million times already but when swapping a 2.8 v6 to a 350 in a 1989 camaro what do I need to do to move the motor mounts and what can I expect in terms of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By jstringer50

timing chain tension

so I installed my cam and timing set today and was just wondering how tight the chain should be, mine is really tight, with virtually no slack in it-is that normal or not? also can anyone tell me if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By jstringer50

Re: rear main seal

okay, thanks guys,
I put the seal in tonight with some rtv around the outside and a bit on the halves, as well as offset the seal, so fingers crossed it will seal!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By jstringer50

rear main seal

I was just wondering if any harm would be done if i applied a small dab of rtv where the seal halves mate (not the bearing cap to block surfaces:), the directions state you should apply rtv to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By jstringer50

oil pupm question

well, as this is my first true engine build, there are quite a few questions I have unanswered, so here I am again for some help. I went to install my new oil pump and started second guessing myself...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By jstringer50

Re: piston ring end gap

okay, so your saying as If I am standing alongside the block, with the front of the block on my left, look at the piston straight on from that position,12:00 being the other bank on the engine? just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By jstringer50

piston ring end gap

just wonderinng if anyone has any suggestions on how ring end gaps should be set on a 350-meaning how should they be staggered, which way should they face, etc.
Forum: Carburetors
01-29-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By jstringer50

Re: carb adapter

okay cool, thanks for your help-
and just for some clarification, your saying that on a squarebore, if you were to draw a line down the center of the bores all the way around, it would be square,...
Forum: Carburetors
01-29-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By jstringer50

Re: carb adapter

okay,
now if im correct, a square bore carb has 4 equal size ports where the spread bore has 2 smaller and 2 larger, am I right? if so then I have a square bore carb, so I would need an adapter for...
Forum: Carburetors
01-29-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By jstringer50

carb adapter

okay,
before my question let me just say last time i posted someone jumped all over me for asking a question that had been asked "a million times before" on this site. sorry, but I want to order...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By jstringer50

Re: V6 700R4 behind a 305?

ahhh crap,
i thought something would be different. well, i guess off to the junkyard for me. thanks for the help
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By jstringer50

V6 700R4 behind a 305?

whats up,
I am swapping my 2.8 multiport for a 305, and I was wondering whats the difference between the 700R4 used for my V6 and that of a V8? is there a difference? what do I have to do to make it...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-26-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By jstringer50

its time

so my tired old 2.8 multi kicked a rod out on christmas day (merry xmas!!!!!!), so its time for a swap. I guess im looking for some help and info. I have a carbed 305 engine ready to build in my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By jstringer50

Re: i need education

the reason behind wanting to swap faces is that the car had a 140mph face(i know, its not the right one for my v6 anyways) but I want it in the car regardless for later on when I swap motors. the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By jstringer50

engine project

so as metioned in my other post i got a parts car today. the camaro I drive has a crap 2.8 in it, the parts car has a carbed 305. heres the question-how large a task is it to track down parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By jstringer50

i need education

whats up everyone,
so I posted a few days ago about breaking my speedometer needle, today i bought a parts car, the only difference is mine is an 89, parts car is a year or two older (the owner...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By jstringer50

HELP!!!!

okay,
so I was working on the camaro today, trying to remove the instrument cluster and I broke the speedometer needle off the assembly. What do I need to actually replace now? should/ can I order...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,645
Posted By jstringer50

Re: no start runs on starting fluid

im thinking the same as five7kid,
your injectors should be powered at one side,
if you dont have power, start at your inj. fuses and work your way down the circuit. if your power side checks out...
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