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10-03-2021, 07:39 AM
Thread: Lt1-xjs swap is almost 21 years old
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These are the Proform 141-131 tall valve covers....
These are the Proform 141-131 tall valve covers. You do have to grind a high spot on the back of the alternator which is a simple procedure. I've seen pics posted on this mod and I've done it twice...
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09-04-2021, 04:54 PM
Thread: Lt1-xjs swap is almost 21 years old
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Lt1-xjs swap is almost 21 years old
Hard to believe I did this swap almost 21 years ago and put 48k miles on it, so far. It sat for a few years, started but never driven until here lately. I repaired the split brake line, put on a new...
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09-04-2021, 03:04 PM
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Another option is to buy a pumpkin from a salvage...
Another option is to buy a pumpkin from a salvage yard and just bolt it in. I believe almost all will interchange and will be a Salisbury unit. Get one from a '93-96 XJS as most were 3.54 power...
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10-28-2013, 09:04 AM
Thread: rockers keep coming loose
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After locking down the set screw, turn the nut...
After locking down the set screw, turn the nut and set screw together an additional 1/8 or so. I've ran 3 different sets in the last 12 years and never had one come loose.
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07-11-2013, 03:00 PM
Thread: Comp 611 lock valve stem too short!!
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The 611 lock is to be used with lash caps. The...
The 611 lock is to be used with lash caps. The 795 retainer with the 613 lock is the std 10* set up.
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07-07-2013, 05:26 PM
Thread: Oil pressure??????
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This is true, mine reads 40-45 cold and 0 warm at...
This is true, mine reads 40-45 cold and 0 warm at idle. It moves when I give it gas. 5w30 Mobil 1, been the same for the last 12 years. Must be the Lucas sender and gauge.
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06-21-2013, 03:37 PM
Thread: 2800 stall launch help!!
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IMO 3:73's, Yank SS 3600, 1-2 shift@ 6400, shift...
IMO 3:73's, Yank SS 3600, 1-2 shift@ 6400, shift kit and add a X pipe. You may need a better tire.
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06-21-2013, 12:33 PM
Thread: 2800 stall launch help!!
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Your 60' needs work and the 3600 will help. What...
Your 60' needs work and the 3600 will help. What are the other mods, gears etc., year of car, tune, shift points ?
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06-21-2013, 06:10 AM
Thread: 2800 stall launch help!!
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I have the best results launching from idle and I...
I have the best results launching from idle and I know the 2800 stall is not enough. Throw in a Yank SS 3600. Also create a sig so people know what you have, you may have other issues. Posting the...
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06-19-2013, 10:22 AM
Thread: Get me to 200 M.P.H.
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I would just contact Speed Inc., I believe they...
I would just contact Speed Inc., I believe they built a 1996. Google, twin turbo Camaro standing mile.
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03-13-2013, 09:48 AM
Thread: Name that valve spring!
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Looks like a Compcams 977-16, contact LPE or...
Looks like a Compcams 977-16, contact LPE or measure and test.
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03-13-2013, 09:22 AM
Thread: Any advice routing spark plug wires?
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I run the MSD 8.5's and pulled them close to the...
I run the MSD 8.5's and pulled them close to the block from underneath, you can hardly see them.
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03-13-2013, 09:11 AM
Thread: Who do we still got?
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Me too, I just realized it's been almost 13 years...
Me too, I just realized it's been almost 13 years ago that I put this motor in this car. It's still a blast to drive.
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02-24-2013, 05:14 PM
Thread: CC503 Requirments
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I have 2 sets of Promags, 1.52's and 1.6's both...
I have 2 sets of Promags, 1.52's and 1.6's both with little use and 3/8 studs.
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02-18-2013, 01:15 AM
Thread: Anybody knows what this noise could be???
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I agree, I chased that same noise for a year. It...
I agree, I chased that same noise for a year. It ended up being the belt. Let it warm up to reveal the noise and then remove the belt to see if it stops.
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08-15-2012, 09:47 AM
Thread: Installing 1.6 roller rockers
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93's did not have a knock module but can have the...
93's did not have a knock module but can have the knock sensor desensitized through a tune. 94 up has the replaceable knock module.
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08-11-2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: 93 FORMULA LT1 SPEED DENSITY???
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The 93 seems to respond better to the mods. I've...
The 93 seems to respond better to the mods. I've ran the same bolt-on mail order tune for 9 years
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07-30-2012, 01:40 PM
Thread: LOOOOOOUD Valve train.
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I run the the nsa Scorpion 1.7's and they are...
I run the the nsa Scorpion 1.7's and they are pretty quiet compared to the Promags. I am curious why you would run such a heavy weight oil. 15/40 Rotella is Big Rig oil, Mac, Peterbuilt etc.
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04-21-2012, 04:46 PM
Thread: 60' Times on bolt on LT1s?
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Although not a F-body, my bolt-on 3900 # LT1...
Although not a F-body, my bolt-on 3900 # LT1 powered car has a best of 1.74 60' on a 235/60 BFG dr.
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04-04-2012, 03:59 PM
Thread: Standing Mile Builds....
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Google, ecta or Ohio mile for rules classes etc....
Google, ecta or Ohio mile for rules classes etc. The Maxton Mile in NC has closed and moved to Wilmington Ohio. The Ohio Mile first meet is at the end of the month. Lucky me it's only 30 minutes...
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02-22-2012, 12:57 PM
Thread: valve cover questions
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Sorry, I was under the impression you wanted to...
Sorry, I was under the impression you wanted to run these.
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02-22-2012, 04:36 AM
Thread: valve cover questions
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Did you not read my post ? You have to grind a...
Did you not read my post ? You have to grind a small spot on the alt. for them to fit. Google, proform 141-131 on the lt1.
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02-20-2012, 10:35 PM
Thread: valve cover questions
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I've ran them for the last 9 years, they fit...
I've ran them for the last 9 years, they fit fine. You'll have to clearance the alt. a little. Search, there are write ups with pics. Leave the baffles out.
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02-20-2012, 10:46 AM
Thread: help on casting number on a intake
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From what I can tell, The early 12550630...
From what I can tell, The early 12550630 production manifold used on the Corvette didn't have the egr. The later 12550631 manifold with the egr was used in the LT4 conversion kits from GM and on the...
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02-19-2012, 03:09 PM
Thread: help on casting number on a intake
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That casting number is for the LT1 manifold. The...
That casting number is for the LT1 manifold. The LT4 won't fit the LT1 heads properly without machining. The LT4 manifold is red, has no egr valve and has added material above the ports.
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