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Forum: OHC-6 TECH 05-17-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Atlas lash adjusters? I've got a few Pinto 2.3L...

Atlas lash adjusters? I've got a few Pinto 2.3L ones, maybe a roller one Pinto one as well and just remembered I have a few experimental Prima-Tech roller ones, but a steel roller is very likely to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 39,758
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Giving my hood tach a little update with a...

Giving my hood tach a little update with a digital display and two warning lights.
...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 05-15-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Did a little work on the hood tach update. A...

Did a little work on the hood tach update. A long while back I epoxied the inside of it up because the plastic is pretty degraded and flaking. I also put iron sleeves around the threaded stands,...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 05-15-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I've cleaned up the hot side a bit, repainted it...

I've cleaned up the hot side a bit, repainted it with very high temp paint and re-wrapped it. I haven't done the cross over pipe yet as I may re-do that one entirely. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,359
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I run Lucas Oil Stabilizer with 10w-30 oil and...

I run Lucas Oil Stabilizer with 10w-30 oil and STP for this valvetrain. I want sticky here.

https://youtu.be/kuCSJbVflyQ?si=DGMC5M6B1Fibpi2W
I pulled the check ball out of the lash adjuster as I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,359
Posted By TheSilverBuick
In my roller liftered Buick I usually run 4...

In my roller liftered Buick I usually run 4 quarts 10w-30 and one 20w-50. Maybe two quarts 20w-50 when doing a drag and drive where the oil gets extra hot and I'm also harder on the engine. In my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,359
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Oil is more religion than science. Yeah the wrong...

Oil is more religion than science. Yeah the wrong oil or viscosity can certainly screw you, but there is little difference between optimal and good enough.

I know a guy that's had multiple ~700hp...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-12-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,168
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Its impossible for my muffler to be too loud, I...

Its impossible for my muffler to be too loud, I don't have one.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-12-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 547
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Personal preference, I'm hoping a Buick version...

Personal preference, I'm hoping a Buick version of the Lyriq will round the "sharp" Cadillac lines.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-11-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 547
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I'm waiting for a nice Buick trimmed EV. Ideally...

I'm waiting for a nice Buick trimmed EV. Ideally 400+hp, awd and hopefully start getting 200+kw DC charging speed.

I've got this Kia EV (next to my Buick) that I'll honestly say I wish the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,799
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Definitely a multi-faceted issue. IMO, a big...

Definitely a multi-faceted issue. IMO, a big issue is the junkyard source of hard parts is about dried up. No more local yard to pull "slightly" better seats, door panels, body parts etc are out...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-24-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Sending PM.

Sending PM.
Forum: EFI Tech 04-17-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,590
Posted By TheSilverBuick
That sounds like really really high dwell. N/A I...

That sounds like really really high dwell. N/A I run 2 ms and run up to 3.5 ms over 3,500rpm. I wouldn't think you need over 4 ms unless you are pushing a lot of boost.

Coils will overheat...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 836
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I use an HHR fan on my Firebird and never had an...

I use an HHR fan on my Firebird and never had an issue.
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-14-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
12-15 psi.

12-15 psi.
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-14-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I've been side tracked by my Buick, but have...

I've been side tracked by my Buick, but have finished up adding nine 0-5v analogue (ADCs) inputs to the TinyIOx and tested them out this morning. I'll use six of these inputs to monitor/datalog main...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-12-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,285
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Quite the unique tear down!

Quite the unique tear down!
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-08-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
When I was lining up the cam sensor last week, I...

When I was lining up the cam sensor last week, I didn't like the resistance I got rotating the oil pump to drop in the distributor so this weekend I pulled the accessory housing.

I don't know if...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-01-2024, 12:53 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
Engine is in the car! ...

Engine is in the car!

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e313/TheSilverBuick/PXL_20240329_185952697.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds

Had to lay it over on its side for transport from...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-24-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I'm re-wiring, and bought this cheap $40 chinese...

I'm re-wiring, and bought this cheap $40 chinese oscilloscope to add to my inventory of testing equipment. A friend of mine thought one of the injector drivers on his EFI computer was going out, so...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-23-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I had my metering tube completely sealed, sending...

I had my metering tube completely sealed, sending full main pressure to the cam housing, and no sludge was seen pulling the lash adjusters or lash adjuster oil feed tube out after ~10 years of...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-23-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
The front fitting you see there is the main oil...

The front fitting you see there is the main oil pressure galley. I'm going to run a remote oil filter and feed oil from the filter straight into the mains. The lash adjuster galley in the head I'm...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-23-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,856
Posted By TheSilverBuick
If I didn't scrub rubber off the tires of my Bolt...

If I didn't scrub rubber off the tires of my Bolt EV at least 3 times a day then I wasn't driving it that day. It would fight for traction any time the pedal went to the floor under 35 mph. Current...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-23-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 30,969
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I've been hung up on how to mount the external...

I've been hung up on how to mount the external oil pressure regulator for the lash adjusters, and have determined I'll probably just zip tie it to the turbo support bracket and move on. I'll get it...
Forum: EFI Tech 02-23-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,581
Posted By TheSilverBuick
I crank my cars at 5º and immediately goes to...

I crank my cars at 5º and immediately goes to ~15º when it catches. Its easy on the starter and cranks fast for oil pressure, etc. Then the ECU controls the idle rpm with timing so the timing...
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