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Join the Chevy Forum at Super Chevy Magazine to discuss your vintage or classic Chevy including all car models, modifications & performance, latest projects & news, shows & events, and more.Super Chevy Magazine Forumshttp://forums.superchevy.comSun, 07 Sep 2008 19:09:58 -0700<![CDATA[454 QJET CARB]]>454 QJET CARB
New to this so pardon my ignorance. I have a Qjet carb on my chevy 454. The engine runs great at idle. As soon as I push the throttle the engine stops running, just dies completely. Any one with suggestions would be awsome.

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i have an 85 chevy pickup with freshley built 350 40 over 272 cam 650 holley headers 350 turbo trans with b&m shift kit, 456 gear in rearend. sounds good but has no power at all will now even spin i nave no quick throtle responce at all :confused:

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:confused: Hello all: I am brand new here and have a 57 Chevy. Perhaps someone can tell me where is a good place to get the hood bullets rechromed. I would like to keep the originals so I don't have to go to Danchuck for new ones. Anyone know a good plating shop? Dick 57 Belair Convertible in Ft Lauderdale

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/6948958/tech-talk/1957-chevy-hood-bullets/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/6948958/tech-talk/1957-chevy-hood-bulletsSun, 07 Sep 2008 14:09:16 -0700<![CDATA[HELP ME BUILD A 12 SECOND MONTE - NEED SOME DIRECTION]]>HELP ME BUILD A 12 SECOND MONTE - NEED SOME DIRECTION
Hey guys - I got a 4bolt main 350 engine out of a 72 Chevy pickup sitting here. I just picked up a 84 Monte Carlo LS that will be my next street/strip project. I work at a wrecking yard and have been debating for a little while on whether or not to try and do an LS1 install. My goal is to go 12's at the track - pretty minimal goal I guess. None the less anyone got any surefire setups for me to go for using this old 72 engine? Gotta be budget friendly of course - I wanna go fast for as little as possible. Would want something that would handle a shot of NOS also.....thanks!

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/6948697/tech-talk/help-me-build-a-12-second-monte-need-some-direction/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/6948697/tech-talk/help-me-build-a-12-second-monte-need-some-directionSat, 06 Sep 2008 00:09:23 -0700<![CDATA[PUTTING AN LQ4 6.0L ENGINE IN A 84 MONTE CARLO 4 DRAG RACING!]]>PUTTING AN LQ4 6.0L ENGINE IN A 84 MONTE CARLO 4 DRAG RACING!
Anyone catch the June 08 article about the "budget ls buildup"? I am considering something similar to this for a street/strip 1984 Monte Carlo project. I wanna mainly have a Saturday night drag car but retain the streetability. Anyone done this yet? I'm specifically wondering about what type of transmission setup to run. I work at a wrecking yard and am very suprised at how affordable these 5.3L and 6.0L engines are but don't know anyone who has tried to make them work in an older type application. Also curious about the steps needed to get this thing to run correctly. Should I get a wiring harness and computer setup complete with the motor that I start with? I also own a 68 Chevelle with a tired 327 so if this projects gets me the results that I'm hoping maybe that project will be on the horizon also with a LS swap! HELP!

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7032992/tech-talk/putting-an-lq4-60l-engine-in-a-84-monte-carlo-4-drag-racing/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7032992/tech-talk/putting-an-lq4-60l-engine-in-a-84-monte-carlo-4-drag-racingFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:09:14 -0700<![CDATA[WILL 305 HEADS WORK ON A 400SB]]>WILL 305 HEADS WORK ON A 400SB
I am working on a 1978 Chevy 400sb and someone told me if I put heads off a 305 on this motor I will get 10 to 1 compression ratio..Does anyone know if this is true or not and are there only certain years that fit?? thanks

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I have a 1956 Bel Air with a 350 and the original 3 speed manual trans that has been moved from the column to the floor. I would like to put in either an automatic or a 4 speed but it seems like the local guys are resistant to the idea. They like the idea of just rebuilding the trans I have. What is best for me to do? I don't have tons of disposable cash so the idea has to be reasonable. THanks so much.

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I have a 1956 Bel Air with a 350 and the original 3 speed manual trans that has been moved from the column to the floor. I would like to put in either an automatic or a 4 speed but it seems like the local guys are resistant to the idea. They like the idea of just rebuilding the trans I have. What is best for me to do? I don't have tons of disposable cash so the idea has to be reasonable. THanks so much.

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7030046/bring-it-on/transmission-question-for-a-bel-air/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7030046/bring-it-on/transmission-question-for-a-bel-airThu, 04 Sep 2008 21:09:24 -0700<![CDATA[LS-1 engine for a 944 Turbo conversion]]>LS-1 engine for a 944 Turbo conversion
I'm starting to look for an engine for a conversion project. If anyone has used an LS-1 into a Porsche 944 Turbo, let me know what year and model engine makes the best choice. I found a website that has the kit available for the LSx motors. The stock 4 banger is powerful, but is down with a bad timing belt and subsequent head damage. $$$ to fix it look to be about halfway to a chevy conversion with even more beans. I know the Camaro SS engine is a good one. DynoDean

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I recent purchased and installed a GM Performance ZZ4 350 in my 68 Camaro. It was a turnkey package from a GMPP dealer. It has a GMPP dual plane aluminum intake and a Holley 750 which were installed by the dealer. The car has a close ratio 4sp followed by a 10 bolt posi and 373 gears. The timing and carb seem to be setup correctly, the car runs smooth and there are not any unusual noises. When you get it on the road, it has little to no pull. How bad is it - it won't even break the tires loose. I attached a vacuum gauge to the manifold and in the garage the vac is great. Under hard acceleration, the vac. goes to zero and stays there until you let off the gas. Under regular acc. it has some pull, but not anything like it should for a 355hp/400ft.lb engine. I have also been through the carb and made sure the HEI dist has a constant 12V. What am I missing?

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/6939946/generations/zz4-350-no-horsepower/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/6939946/generations/zz4-350-no-horsepowerThu, 04 Sep 2008 10:09:34 -0700<![CDATA[Couple of questions on my build]]>Couple of questions on my build
I have a 350 vortec motor in and s10 pickup. So far i have: Headers 2 2/1 in pipe all the way back Flowmaster 40 series mufflers cam specs are avd duration 292in/ex, .488lif in/ex flat top lifters, lobe sep 114 Edelbrock performer intake manifold, 600cfm edelbrock carb Stock hei ignition with vac adv curve kit Crane cams valvesprings Trans/ Rear end 700r4 stock stall Vette servo street shift kit Z-28 camaro rear end 3:73 posi Now if i was trying to shoot for more horsepower where should i aim. I was thinking msd ignition, maybe stall, I also have some extra vortec heads if i should do some work there. Maybe roller rockers. better carb but what is too big. I just need to know what are my options for more power. Thanks

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:confused: 84 Camaro 400ci. 5 speed manual. Just rebuilt the motor, now got a knock. Oil pressure is good at idle and under power. Checked lifters, rockers and pushrods. The knock is not there at idle, 2000 rpm and higher. Also gets louder as rpm gets higher. Used a stethascope and cant locate the noise. Anybody have a idea as to troubleshooting the noise? Also does it when motor is cold or hot. Thanks Quigley

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/6938155/tech-talk/need-help-got-a-knock/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/6938155/tech-talk/need-help-got-a-knockWed, 03 Sep 2008 19:09:38 -0700<![CDATA['77 el Camino dash swap]]>'77 el Camino dash swap
I'm looking to swap out the standard sweep style dash and idiot lights from my '77 el Camino and want to install dash and gauges from a SS model and need to reconfigure the wiring. Anyone have a schematic to assist in this process??? Thanks in advance,......... :confused:

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Hi, I am Chris I live in Denver Colorado. I am new to the forum and need some help. I have had my car to a few tune shops, things manage to get broken on the car, and damage is done every time I take it and leave it at a tune shop, but the car is still not tuned correctly. They have charged me way too much for the tunes they claim to have done. I have had some help from people outside the tune shops but we are at the point where we need more help with fine-tuning and trouble shooting. The car starts cold but idles rough and it is really hard to start warm. When driving and at idle it does have some surging, and we cannot find the cause. I think the timing is set correctly but I could be wrong. Below are the specs. I have this set up, FAST part # 30-121010 serial #4570 (not XFI) with 36 lb Injectors. The set up is Chevy 350 crate engine with vortec heads, TPI from an 87 Camaro, a high performance intake manifold from street and performance, remote mounted electric water pump, large cap HEI distributor, 4T60 transmission (not electronically controlled). GM part :# 12486041 Engine-330HP 350 HO Engine Specifications: Displacement: 350 cubic inches Bore x Stroke: 4.00 inch x 3.48 inch Compression: 9.1:1 Block: Cast iron, four-bolt intermediate mains Cylinder Head: Cast iron 23° valve angle Valve diameter (Intake/Exhaust): 1.94”/1.50” Chamber Volume: 64cc Crankshaft: Nodular iron, 1 piece rear seal Connecting rods: Forged, powered metal, 3/8” bolts Pistons: Cast aluminum Camshaft: Hydraulic flat tappet Lift: .435” intake, .460” exhaust Duration: 212° intake, 222° exhaust, @ .050” tappet lift Centerline: 109° ATDC intake, 116° BTDC exhaust Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1 (flat tappet) Timing chain: 8 mm single roller design Oil Pan: 4-quart Oil Pressure (Normal) 40 psi @ 2000 RPM Oil Filter: AC Delco part # PF 25 Fuel: Premium unleaded – 92 (R+M/2) Maximum Engine Speed: 5700 RPM Spark plugs: AC Delco part # R43LTS Spark Timing: 10° BTDC @ 700 RPM Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 The car is or was a 1987 Fiero About 50% of the original car is left. This is my car domain page if you would like to check it out. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2619515 Thanks, Chris

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I've been searching all over trying to find stainless steel skirts and firewall for my 69' camaro. Saw in Super Chevy magaxine, cannot find anywhere. Any help? :confused:

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I have a 1960 283 fresh motor,in a streetrod. Has about 200 miles on it. It has devoped #5 cyclinder going dead. I have done everything I can think of with no success.Set lifters (hydrolic) with motor running per Chiltons,rockers move as they should,springs and pushrods seem fine. All electrics are good ,new plugs,wires,points are set ,correct dwell.Cant find any vacuum leaks. If you stand on it hauls ,just putting arond miss on the dead cyclinder.Has a small edelbrock carb. Im at a loss,any ideas Thanks.. My email is (greyone46@comcast.net)

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what are my options on setting the Low/Reverse clutch clearance? are there thicker steels or snap rings?

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Does anybody know how a Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor works? The one on my fuel cell looks like the previous owner glued it on. Could it be confusing the computer? No codes show up on OBD II. Since I'm having some trouble w/ fuel delivery, I wonder how I'd know if this sensor is bad? They cost ~$200, so I'd rather be sure before I order one. 1998 Firebird LS1

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I'm hoping to begin my build in 09, i'm tired of watching it rust but like most of us i have little dinero....so i'm calling out to see if you folks have some tips to keep my expenses down...it's a 1958 chevy pickup that already has been upgraded with IFS, small block 350, power steering, etc....i'm trying to go pretty basic in hopes of acheiving a "rat rod" look on a pickup...the first step right now is building a budget, so if you know on avg what costs are going to be then that is great!!

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i just bought an 83 chevy c10 with a straight 6 4.1L...does anybody have any i deas to get me started off on building her up?

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I have a 91 Camaro RS with a 305 TPI and 5 speed trans. I also have a 96 LT1 with a 4L60E trans out of a 96 Caprice. I do have all of the electronics. I would like to put the LT1 with the 5 speed trans into the 91 Camaro. Is this possible, is it worth doing, and what would be required? The motor is stock right now, but I would like to make some changes before I out it in the car.

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I have a 454 that is pretty much stock except for a performer intake and headers. I am running a Quadrajet carb. Sometimes when I stab the throttle I get a backfire or blowback through the carb. I am running 8 BTDC. My question is should I retard the timing a couple of degrees to fix this problem? This was suggested to me by an acquaintance.

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Does anyone no how to program a 2005 Chevy Malibu remote? Part #22733524

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7014464/tech-talk/program-a-chevy-remote/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7014464/tech-talk/program-a-chevy-remoteThu, 28 Aug 2008 19:08:14 -0700<![CDATA[Anybody made a mild hot rod in a 1984 El Camino? Like some pointers.]]>Anybody made a mild hot rod in a 1984 El Camino? Like some pointers.
I have a bone stock 84 El CAmino and giving thought to making a mild rod, I might like to do a small flat blower that fits under the stock hood and dual exhausts. I have a 700 R4 trans that needs rebuilt and that could be cool. But I don;t know where to start. Anybody done this could point me in the right direction?

]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7050267/tech-talk/anybody-made-a-mild-hot-rod-in-a-1984-el-camino-like-some-pointers/index.htmlhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7050267/tech-talk/anybody-made-a-mild-hot-rod-in-a-1984-el-camino-like-some-pointersThu, 28 Aug 2008 06:08:32 -0700<![CDATA[96 Camaro Oil leak]]>96 Camaro Oil leak
My friend tells me that his friends 96 camaro is blowing oil filter gaskets within 20 seconds of the car starting. he didn't leave the previous gasket on the engine and when he starts the car up the pressure is at max. I told him the pcv valve might be bad but he told me that the check engine light isn't on. So I told him there is a clog somewhere. He also told me that some of his engine friends (he owns a automatic transmission shop) tried to fix the bypass valve but that was ok. We are running out of ideas and we don't know where the clog could be. Has anyone had this happen to them or might know what the problem might be because I am stumped.

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