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  1. Thread: LT1 ticking

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    sounds like exhaust leak either exhaust manifold...

    sounds like exhaust leak either exhaust manifold has a small crack or the exhaust manifold bolt on #4 broke
  2. Thread: Cracked lifter

    by BALLSS
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    sever threads the LSx lifter is not the best...

    sever threads the LSx lifter is not the best replacement (read some will never use them). FWIW I have had Comp 850's in for at least 40k mi now
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    the press on fit should hold but most realize...

    the press on fit should hold but most realize they don't which is why tack weld is done. The casting and tube are not the same metal so if the weld is cold or does not cover a good portion of the...
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    valve springs are a "wear" item, especially with...

    valve springs are a "wear" item, especially with larger aftermarket cam.

    The "single" spring you describe may be a Comp "bee hive" (918) spring. For your sake I hope not. If you don't know the...
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    oil pressure drop on braking or turns typically...

    oil pressure drop on braking or turns typically means the oil pick-up came off as the OP discovered.

    Bore scopes are pretty cheap now and using one through the oil drain hole or oil level sensor...
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    if the heads have been ported, that will help any...

    if the heads have been ported, that will help any cam.

    If your springs are stock, replace them. The Lunati 73925K5 kit is very good

    if going 1:6 RR good time to upgrade to 7/16" size and get...
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    of those 2 cams I would use the 846 I would...

    of those 2 cams I would use the 846

    I would use 1:6 RR with either and get a performance tune

    or sell them both and buy a custom grind from Lloyd Elliott.

    Any cam will perform better with...
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    Lapping may resolve the leak....unless the seats...

    Lapping may resolve the leak....unless the seats are worn or damaged

    You should also confirm the valves that leak are not bent also

    The amount taken off the valve from lapping is minimal but...
  9. Thread: Stupid question

    by BALLSS
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    A hydraulic lifter/roller cam motor should not...

    A hydraulic lifter/roller cam motor should not need valves re-lashed. If you start to hear some noise after "some racing"...you may have damaged a valve train part (bent push rod or broken spring)...
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    sounds like the fans are not doing enough for...

    sounds like the fans are not doing enough for city driving. Are the spinning the correct way? If you have the stock fans, put them back on

    A EWP won't flow so much the motor runs to cold

    assume...
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    you need the PCM tuned for the F body larger MAF....

    you need the PCM tuned for the F body larger MAF. If not it will run rich. Put the B body back on or get it tuned for the larger MAF
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    WAY cool T56 conversion......but I am partial :-)

    WAY cool T56 conversion......but I am partial :-)
  13. Thread: Opti Problem?

    by BALLSS
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    Courtesy of shbox.com ...

    Courtesy of shbox.com
    http://shbox.com/ci/cam_install.html

    If the cam is not stock maybe the pin is to short. Measurement noted in link is .650 +/- from face of cam

    Might want to do the...
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    maybe the rotor is rubbing the cap of opti....or...

    maybe the rotor is rubbing the cap of opti....or WP impeller is hitting the WP housing....although the later would not cause a misfire
  15. Thread: Coolant leak

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    ...and did you put the coupler back on when you...

    ...and did you put the coupler back on when you did the WP swap?
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    never heard of using "gumout" to test for vac...

    never heard of using "gumout" to test for vac leaks around manifold....starter fluid, yes.

    The MAF is directional...I assume you have it installed so the arrow points towards engine?

    Maybe that...
  17. Thread: Opti Problem?

    by BALLSS
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    Agree with Jeff that multiple Optis that are not...

    Agree with Jeff that multiple Optis that are not AC Delco or Delphi are a crap shoot right out of the box

    Also on the WTF wire problem somewhere. After dealership replaced 9 Optis when car was...
  18. Thread: Opti Problem?

    by BALLSS
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    Jeff I have always subscribed to that thought...

    Jeff I have always subscribed to that thought also.....until I had a stumble on acceleration, misfire, felt like the motor was fuel starving issue. Motor would barely run in open loop, had to spoon...
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    ^^^this smaller, cheaper, and a gear reduction...

    ^^^this

    smaller, cheaper, and a gear reduction type starter

    https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/starter/duralast-gold-starter/470913_55002_0
  20. Thread: EWP LED?

    by BALLSS
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    Wiring in a light/buzzer to a inline flow switch...

    Wiring in a light/buzzer to a inline flow switch in the heater hose would show if WP was "pumping" as the other types just show if it is getting +12v which does not indicate if a ground dropped or...
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    Did you ask if because it was, albeit 2nd party...

    Did you ask if because it was, albeit 2nd party purchase, NOS aka "NIB"...would they give you a break on the $100. You pay shipping

    Can't really blame them if they say out of warranty but no harm...
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    IIRC Meziere will rebuild a out of warranty EWP...

    IIRC Meziere will rebuild a out of warranty EWP for $100. My 19 year old 90+k mi is still working great but at some point it will have to go in for a rebuild.
  23. Thread: 327 LT1

    by BALLSS
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    ...ah yes...memories of my 327 with "camel" hump...

    ...ah yes...memories of my 327 with "camel" hump heads (2.02/1.60) right out of a junk yard pull back in '70. Got it for $75 and backed it with a Muncie 4 speed in a 55 short bed truck. Drove it like...
  24. Thread: Help!!!

    by BALLSS
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    Op your battery may just be to tired now,...

    Op

    your battery may just be to tired now, especially after sitting during the cam swap time, to hold a charge and put up with extended cranking time.

    Also if your battery cables are...
  25. Thread: Help!!!

    by BALLSS
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    Yeah I was surprised to see how much they cost...

    Yeah I was surprised to see how much they cost now. IIRC mine was about $30 from Summit back when

    The FP gauge, IR Temp Gun, HH scan tool have more than paid for themselves over the years since I...
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