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Super Chevy Magazine Forumshttp://forums.superchevy.comJoin 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.http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7997685/tech-talk/1990-chevy-350-timing-issues-valve-adjustment/index.htmlSun, 22 Nov 2009 07:11:20 -08001990 chevy 350 timing issues valve adjustment
I have a 1990 g.m.c. 350 pickup i blew the head gasket so i took top end of motor off machined 1 head bought the other head done from cylinder head international i re asembled the motor but now it doesn;t seemed corectly timed or rocker arms adjusted well There is a popping noise in the front of the intake. could this popping noise be related to the rocker arm adjustment I used new lifters and pushrods it also now has a slight back fire through carb and heats up after running for 5 min at idle. The only thing i can think of is timing i pulled the wire by the firewall and used a old school light to set the timing at 0 then hooked wire back up Please help

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I just installed a Warhawk LS9 1 off motor in my 2002 Camaro. All is ready but it seems that as it turns over the firing order is wrong. Can this be adjusted through the ECM ? We had it reflashed to the correct specs...we think. Is there something else that would need to be changed. There was the stock LS1 in there before. I have the JET DStuner software.

]]><![CDATA[New motor starting problems]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7950371/bring-it-on/new-motor-starting-problemshttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7995711/tech-talk/swapping-a-lqf-into-a-72-caprice-need-help/index.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:48 -0800swapping a lqf into a 72 caprice. need help
the cross members under the motor are very similar.. there is a slight difference in the suspension.. but since gm put the same motors in the B bodys that they put in the A and F bodys... there should be few differences.. that are not already covered... i would think that the 72 caprice would be closer to a second generation F body.. i don't know what year they went away from a strut rod front suspension and went to a conventional A frame .... but i bet that you do..

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I'm looking to build a unique engine to put into my 1985 C-10 street truck. It already has a T-5 5 speed trans, 12 bolt posi rear end with 3.42 gears, and its dropped 4". I want to build something other than the typ. V-8 everyone runs around here. Was thinking about building a 292 straigt 6 (already have from an '83 K-20 parts truck) with a turbo. Being that I've never built a 6 cyl., or a turbo motor, I could use all the help I can get! I have built a few engines before, but they were all naturally asperated sbc's, so I'm totally lost on this turbo thing!!

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I have a 98 Isuzu rodeo with a 3.2l v6 DOHC, 4wd. The motor is shot, I was wondering if I could put a 4.3l vortec from a blazer in it. And how much work would it take to put in the 4.3l and its transmission also. Any help, tips, or good advice would be GREATLY appreciated. This is a truck that is sitting junk and I'm still having to make a payment on it. I just payed a mechanic 400 dollars to tell me that it needs a new motor and it took him 6 months of having it to tell me this. PLEASE HELP ME! :confused:

]]><![CDATA[motor swapping]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7919086/tech-talk/motor-swappinghttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7994949/tech-talk/400-crank-in-newer-350-86-up/index.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:50 -0800400 crank in newer 350 86&up??
If they make a conversion kit then you should fined it at www.summitracing.com.

]]><![CDATA[400 crank in newer 350 86&up??]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7994949/tech-talk/400-crank-in-newer-350-86-uphttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7947830/tech-talk/sbc-valve-sealscyclinderhead/index.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:11:20 -0800sbc valve seals.....cyclinderhead
What color is the smoke.

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Thanks for the heads up John. I'll check it out. You guys going to have any coverage on the old El Camino's at all? I'll scope it out either way. Good luck with it.

]]><![CDATA[American Truck a new magazine hitting the stands January 26, 2010...]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7992414/this-months-issue/american-truck-a-new-magazine-hitting-the-stands-january-26-2010http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7992366/this-months-issue/no-calendar-for-subscribers/index.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:25 -0800No calendar for subscribers
Yes, that's how it works. The calendar is a bonus for the newsstand buyers, sort of a thank you, for spending more money than subscription buyers I guess. I know what it costs to include calendars in the mail makes the cost of postage go way up. With just the amount of money it costs to put the magazine in poly bags to hold the calendars in, I bet a guy could buy a mint '65 Vette with a 375 horse, 327, or maybe even a late '65 with a 396... who knows?

]]><![CDATA[No calendar for subscribers]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7992366/this-months-issue/no-calendar-for-subscribershttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7912906/general/1967-impala-sport-sedan/index.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 06:11:19 -08001967 Impala sport sedan
I picked up a 67 impala sport sedan about a year ago and now the wife is leaving me :D . How would I go about finding a buyer for the car....or how much I could get out of it? Any advise is a help....thanks

]]><![CDATA[1967 Impala sport sedan]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7912906/general/1967-impala-sport-sedanhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7988598/tech-talk/391-396-stroker/index.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:11:18 -0800391-396 Stroker
Hey i am currently planning on building a 396 stroker and im looking for information on the build. I have built a 383 before and i am well awaire of all the clearance issues that are involved. I have heard that you need special rods for clearanc, which ones? if i am running the compression at 12:1 what block is best. (i dont plan to go for an after market block thanks for the help! :ooo:

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Will 454 head gaskets work on a 502? I know the 454 has a 4.250 bore and the 502 has a 4.466 will the .216 be a problem.

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i am building a 355 with ported gmpp iron vortec heads, gasket matched vortec tbi manifold and d cup pistons which with the 64cc combustion chamber is spose to give me a 9.6:1 cr. the cam specs out at 252 duration and 454 lift on the intake and 260 duration and 468 lift on the exhaust side. the car will be used as a daily driver, has tall gears(2.25 i belive) and a factory 700r4. my question is what is a safe octane rating to run and also what should i set the inital timing? the car will be controled by the factory computer with a performance chip in it.

]]><![CDATA[what octane?]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7910917/tech-talk/what-octanehttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7986990/tech-talk/header-issue/index.htmlSun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:49 -0800header issue..
just call summit they will help.

]]><![CDATA[header issue..]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7986990/tech-talk/header-issuehttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7909855/bring-it-on/vega-steering-box-for-1st-gen-camaro/index.htmlSun, 15 Nov 2009 03:11:28 -0800Vega steering box for 1st gen Camaro
I am getting conflicting articles and was wondering if anyone had actually performed the swap. It seems that the Vega steering box will fit 67-69 Camaro's. Has anyone performed trhe swap. If so, any problems. I want to stay with manual steering but looking to decrease the ration of the box from 24-1 to 16-1 or so. Loosing front end weight would'nt hurt either.

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ok checked tps it looked fine, wires intact. also theres a whistle coming from injector area, and its very load.

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Does it miss any at idle? If he pre loaded the lifters 3/4 of a turn that is too much you only need a 1/4 turn of pre load.

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For the cam you might want to check out Lunati Bare Bones Cam&lifter kit P#10001LK it has a .443/.465 Lift.

]]><![CDATA[1967 327 help]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7984902/tech-talk/1967-327-helphttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7906888/tech-talk/factory-heater-draws-more-then-4-kc-lights-on-81-k5-blazer/index.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 23:11:28 -0800factory heater draws more then 4 kc lights? on 81 k5 blazer
i gota 81 k5 with dual batterys, 140 amp one wire summit altanator. both batterys are mounted behind front seats with primay battery having a 72" 4 gauge battery cable goin to the starter and 10 ga. wire goin to battery from altanator. and jus the 4 kc lites goin to 2nd batt. ok, so with the 2nd battery unhooked and i turn on head lights and heater turned on hi. the volts will drop to 12 until it runs for while then it holds at 13 volts...but after running for a while with wipers and heater and headligh ts on it will drop to 12 when it idles (which make sense sense volts dropwith rpms)... and belt starts screaching.but the belts tight.....and if just heater turned on hi with nuthin else on just heater.....it will draw more then 4 kc lights....its the factory heater....same with stock headlights they will draw more then 4 kc lights.... would a thicker battery cable help this

]]><![CDATA[factory heater draws more then 4 kc lights? on 81 k5 blazer]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7906888/tech-talk/factory-heater-draws-more-then-4-kc-lights-on-81-k5-blazerhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7902298/tech-talk/camaro-engine-conversion/index.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:06 -0800Camaro engine conversion
I have a 1968 Camaro with a 327ci 3spd manual, I am looking to swap a 2004 GTO drivetrain (6spd) into this car. Any advise, can it be done?, many modifications needed?, are modifications expensive? I am on a limited budget but have a line on a wrecked GTO for a very reasonable price and wondering if the efforts are worth it. Thanks for reading and appreciate all feedback.

]]><![CDATA[Camaro engine conversion]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7902298/tech-talk/camaro-engine-conversionhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7977333/general/64-impala-ss-wheels/index.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 02:11:37 -0800'64 Impala SS Wheels
I'm looking for a set of stock rims for a '64 Impala SS. Prefer the 14 X 6 but will consider 14 X 5.5. If you have a set to sell, or know someone who does, would appreciate a reply.

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i have a 1978 z28 camaro with a 383 stroker motor. i added electric cooling fans to free up some horsepower and get better cooling.. now im going to wire up a thermo switch but i was wondering if i can splice a wire from the original temp sensor to run the fan switch or if i need a another sensor just for the fans? also would running the sensor for the fans work good if i put them on one of the 4 ports of the intake manifold?

]]><![CDATA[electric fans??]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7899346/tech-talk/electric-fanshttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7975029/bring-it-on/67-69-manual-rack-pinion-conversion/index.htmlSat, 07 Nov 2009 03:11:17 -080067-69 Manual Rack& Pinion Conversion
Has anyone installed a manual rack in their first generation Camaro. I know there are lots of kits out there but I want honest feedback on oil pan clearance, steering column connection etc. By the way, it's a 67 BB automatic.

]]><![CDATA[67-69 Manual Rack& Pinion Conversion]]>http://forums.superchevy.com/70/7975029/bring-it-on/67-69-manual-rack-pinion-conversionhttp://forums.superchevy.com/70/7973445/tech-talk/2002-bench-seat40-20-40-swap/index.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 04:11:56 -08002002 BENCH SEAT(40 20 40) SWAP
I'll ask Don when I go to work, he's not answering his phone now. He's the owner of Joe's Upholstery Shop. http://www.joesupholstery.com We might even have one from a wrecked truck at our shop, I dunno how easy it's going to be to put a newer seat in an older truck, Don would know though.

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Need some help guys. As the subject says, I need quarter panel skins for my 71 nova but summit, jeggs and ebay all charge crazy freight rates. I live in south texas and i'm almost certain there isnt a local place that sells em. Does anyone know of a texas place or even another seller that charges low freight rates on body panels. If i have to pay $130-$160 freight charges then i guess i will but just wanted to see if there were other options out there. Thanks.

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