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    Torque converter question

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    Awesome, love the pictures!!! I appreciate all info!! This car is a great driver, I know the intake isn’t the best for what Iam looking for, but I have to say it has done a great job this far. I know the rear gears are an issue, and it’s something that needs to be addressed for sure, I think I’ll start with rebuilding that, and then go further, you never know, maybe this will keep me away from go ls!!! 

    Torque converter question

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    41 minutes ago, Dtret said:

    I don’t know what you’re used to driving but there’s a lot of weight to these cars. For street use don’t expect funny car type of speed. Although you’re on the right path to get the most out of your car. There’s always room for improvement. 

    The total lack of power in this car just bothers me, I know there is so much more it can give, and tons of fun to be had, just trying to do exactly what you said and get the most out of what I’ve done so far!!! 

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    Torque converter question

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    1 minute ago, Leghome said:

    My 350 bored 20 over and a roller cam and rockers has a 700r4 with 3:73 gears and I am quite happy with the performance. 2700 RPM at 75 MPH down the highway and if I hammer it it will bark the tires when it hits second

    Awesome!! I just want more power out of this thing, spent a lot of time building the engine/trans and it just doesn’t feel like a big block power car!! 

    Torque converter question

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    Thanks everyone for the reply’s and information! Yes my plan is to one day ls swap the car, that is one day haha. Yes I do highway cruise for meets etc, but even now I never really go over 100kms (roughly 60mph) so with the info you guys have given, sounds like the 3.73’s would be a gear that could really handle anything! 
     

    so now my next question, I know there was I believe 3 different 12 bolts made, how would I go about ordering the right ring and pinion, and how would I know if the carrier I have would accept a 3.73 ring? 
     

    Thank you everyone! 

     

    Torque converter question

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve been on, I’ve been looking through a lot of treads in regards to converter size vs set up, but haven’t exactly come across my answer, so my question is what size stall SHOULD a set up like mine have. 
    spec’s : 396 (0.30 over) 750cfm Holley double pumper edlebrok single plain, TH400 I believe right now has 2000-2200 stall, 12 bolt rear with 273 posi. Cam in the engine is comp cams xtreme energy duration 268/274 lift 553/568. 
    Background info, when I drive the car it’s great, but when I get on it doesn’t feel like a big block, also from a dead stop, if you get all over it, it just bogs down, so times stalls, or I have to let off, ease into it and then mash it. I wondering if I don’t have enough stall, any ideas? 

    Purchased a th400

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    Hey guys, so after driving the car for the summer, obviously I have found some things. Couple of leaks on my transmission (th400) all I can handle myself seeing as how I cant get ahold of my rebuilder. One thing I just want to make sure of before I try, is the tail shaft housing is leaking, other than pulling the driveshaft and the bolts holding it to the back of the trans, will it just slide off? Also does anyone know what seals it? Is it a gasket? Rubber o-ring?

    Thanks everyone 

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Thanks for the wheel info Steve, and yea the pipes are crazy down there lol. 

    MCfan, thank you for all the info, and the pictures! Love the setup! 

    I did end up going with the pair I stated in the last post, I got the set from my machine shop who did all my engine work, he told me to try them out, see how I like them, if they aren't a good fit for me, he'd take them back and get me a 1 3/4 primary set, so I guess I'll see how it all fits in the spring! The torque loss iam not crazy worried about, this solution was the "in my budget" solution, my wife an I just had our first baby, her being off on maternity leave, I cant believe i was even allowed to make a purchase right now lol.

    Thank you for all the info, I'll post some pictures when I get them! Thanks again guys 

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    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

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    Rob Peter's, they are a low profile 40 in the front and 45 is the rear, they are on 18 inch wheels.

    Mc1of80, sounds like a good plan to me, I have deleted the a/c anyways, maybe in the future a vintage air system? Who knows lol. But I think I will order a new set made for the monte carlo! 

    Thanks again 

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Haha thanks MC1of80. Ok well sounds like I have my answer, these do not fit a monte carlo properly! And yea trust me they are ugly 502ci. Definatly wasnt going to keep them for ever, but I was hoping for longer than this lol.

    So now that being said, I should be able to stick with a set of long tube headers FOR a monte carlo, and they should sit much closer to the floor, am I correct with that? 

    What would you say would be a decent set to go with? Let's hear your opinions! 

    Thanks again everyone for the photos and wisdom! 

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

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    Sorry and yes I am scraping the tubes before the collector flanges, you can sort of see where on the driver side manifold.

    The car is in the air but in the last picture is the frame rail vs the manifold 

    Monteman1971 what size is your rim and tire in the front?

     

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

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    So I took some pictures as I was at the garage, so to answer some questions, the motor is sitting on stock, new motor mounts. The springs in the front and rear are brand new, apparently "heavy duty" and I have a set of regular monroe shock all around, I know they are a complete low grade shock, it was just meant to get me on the road. I will post pictures of everything I took today and of the car sitting on all four wheels! And do not be afraid of telling me anything i did wrong, i need to know! Thanks everyone 

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    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

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    In the picture it's hard to see, but it does say hooker competition on them. 

    I will get a picture when I am there next and what it looks like under the car.

    Steve sitting on the ground like that, what do you think roughly the measurement is from the manifolds to the ground? I know mine are sitting 3 inches off the ground, so any dip in the road when the car comes up, it absolutely destroys the tubes.

    I just cant figure out why these things are so close to the ground. Iam honestly just thinking about changing them to the hedman 68616 headers! These are old and discoloured but I was hoping to get at least a few seasons before changing! 

    I am using just a regular gas shock in the front and rear, car rides perfect accept when it smacks the headers haha.

    Thanks for a the replies guys! 

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Thanks alot for the reply.

    It's so hard to figure out, lol. Having to spend a decent amount of money on a new set without seeing how they sit in the car is difficult!

    Plus I would never go stock lol, just something that doesnt sit as low as these things! 

    Exhaust manifolds

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Hey everyone, so now that the winter is here I am trying to get all of my issues sorted out before next year so I can have an even better time driving the car.

    The issue right now for me, is I have a 396/402 big block and the headers I put on are apparently hooker, no stamping though. They are about 3-4 inches off the ground, they are a full length, the car is stock ride heigh. When going over bumps in the road when the suspension compresses the headers hit the ground and iam already starting to wear through them.

    What iam trying to figure out is 1. Qhy are they so low, 2 is they a better option for full length that would sit closer to the floor? Or should I go with a 3/4  length?

    Any info is greatly appreciated!

    Fuel gauge

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Thanks monteman1971. It's up and on the suspension, added a fuel stabilizer with the last fill up, I'll see how she starts next year!.

     

    Still on the hunt for a resistor, hopfully I can get some time where it's not to cold and start testing when I find a new one! Thanks everyone! 

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