Recent content by Quagmire

Hey guys I recently upgraded to Whipple 2.3l, nothing wrong with blower 28k total. ~15k since port, ~5k with snout rebuild. Good conditions works well, comes with UPR 3.0L upper. $650 +shipping and fees. Ran a 3.0 upper and 4# lower, current boost was right around 15psi. Also have accufab...

Hey guys, So IAT2 climb quickly at idle with 75F ambient goes to 120 very quickly, ~45s on a cold start. Highway cruise is right around 120-150F, as soon as i do a decel temps soot up into the 190s. I open throttle temps come down to 130-150. They slowly creep up on Decel. Looks like a big...

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Anyone attending Hot Rod Power Tour this year? I will be there! Hopefully.......... Breakdowns are a spice of life...

WTB: SCT Maf and Whipple 2.3l 3.5in pulley , feel free to pm me.

Hey guys at the end of last summer i noticed oil leaking under my bell housing, about 1500 miles after i put engine back together. I figured rear main, since i needed to address clutch this spring ill change it all at once no big deal. Car runs fine tune is spot on. I put the car away for MI...

Hey guys i want to do budget on brakes. Anyone use advance or autozone rotors and pads or no? is the standard replacement brembo rotor still? I've seen a few threads but want to get best deal for under 400 bucks all the way round, if it is possible.

Hey guys got my motor back it and started for the first time. Started up and ran rough. Seems like the passenger bank is not firing. I checked timing and camshafts all good. Would a bad crank sensor or cam sensor cause this? Could i have put the crank trigger wheel on backwards? Any suggestions...

Hey guys ordering new head gaskets for freshly decked heads. I should get 0.040 thickness head gasket or will 0.030 will work?

Hey guys, wondering what to expect from compression leakdown for rering, with heads having valve job? I know this will not be accurate, because rings haven't seated. Just want to get some ball park numbers for some piece of mind before it goes back in. Thanks

Since i am ordering parts, need assembly lube is royal purple max worth it at 18 bucks a bottle?

Hey guys, What is the best valve spring compressor, aka cheapest for 4v? I know this app is for 2v but will it work for 4v too? Trick Flow Specialties TFS-90518 - Trick Flow® Valve Spring Compressors - Overview - SummitRacing.com

In the middle of rebuild having bearing and piston ring choice delima. I am thinking acl race bearings or Clevite for bearings and Total seal moly piston ring set file to fit or should i get stock rings that are already filed?

Hey guys, Maybe you guys can help me out on where to get stuff powder coat and my heads checked. I want my timing cover and valve covers done, just moved here wanna see what you guys think.

Hey guys wanting to pull my engine later today or tom. Got a load leveler and 2 ton hoist, want to know where is the best place to bolt the chains too? Some pics would be nice too. Everything is off a/c compress p/s are hanging trans and wiring are out along with the blower and lower intake.