Showing posts with label Chevrolet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chevrolet. Show all posts

Friday, February 25, 2011

Beer Budget Chevrolet LUV Engine Swap Guide

So you’ve been watching to many Tim Allen show’s? Fell a need for speed that won’t go away? Well whatever it was, you’re just like the numerous other LUV owners that have taken the plunge to MORE POWER! Let me just say a few words before getting technical, what you are about to take on is quite a chunk of work so be sure and let the wife and kids know where to find you. The rewards you’ll get on the flip side of your project will be never ending when you feel all that

Self-Priming Engine Cooling Pump Model 50410-Series

This pump is designed to mount directly inside the crank-shaft pulley on Chevrolet small block (305 & 350 C.I.) engines. The maximum recommended pump speed (engine speed) is 5200 RPM. The maximum recommended discharge pressure should not exceed 10 PSI. When the pump is installed so it operates at or near maximum speed, the inlet plumbing must be designed to minimize the vacuum at the pump inlet. A high speed scoop over the inlet thru-hull fitting is recommended to reduce inlet vacuum.

1993-96 Chevrolet Beretta Baseplate BX1614 Installation Instructions

1. Read the General Instruction Sheet included with this baseplate.
2. The baseplate attaches to the engine mount braces under the car and to the bumper mounts using eight total bolts which are supplied with the baseplate.
3. Remove the headlight modules. The modules are attached with three screws at the top and back of the module. Remove the screws and pull the headlight forward to detach. Unplug the wiring.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Long Tube Header Installation For Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L V8 PN 17249

This Borla Performance Stainless Steel Long Tube Header System (Part Number 17249) has been designed for the Chevrolet Camaro equipped with a 6.2L V-8 engine with an automatic or manual transmission.
Original Manifold System Removal

Darton LS-1/LS-6 Coolant System Flow Testing

Setup: An unmodified LS-1 Chevrolet engine block and an LS-1 Chevrolet engine block with Darton cylinder liners installed are received from Darton International for flow testing. The engine blocks are mounted on the test stand both with the unmodified water pump then with the Evans water pump. The test stand consists of a 10 horsepower electric motor mounted on a frame. The engine block to be tested is mounted to the frame and a belt from the electric motor drives the

2001 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.8L Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the air inlet duct from the throttle body.
5. Remove the drive belt.

Engine Owner's Manual for LS Series Auto Conversions

Engine Mount
Engine mount is constructed of 4130 aircraft quality steel tubing and is powder coated for corrosion protection. Engine mount vibration isolators are made of aluminum cups capturing a rubber isolator. There are a total of eight (8) rubber isolators required. Replacement of rubber isolators can be obtained at your local auto parts store. Just ask for front motor

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

1969 Chevrolet Z/28 Camaro Cross Ram Sport Coupe

Nineteen sixty nine was the final year for the first generation Camaro and for many collectors, the Z/28 is the ultimate derivation. It was fast, not only in a straight line, but also around corners. It drove like a real sports car, with a high-revving small block, and also came only with a four-speed and decent brakes.

58 mm LT1 NOS Throttle Body for the 1994-97 Chevrolet

These instructions must be read and fully understood before beginning installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in poor performance, vehicle damage, personal injury, or death. If these instructions are not fully understood, installation should not be attempted.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

MSD Pro-Billet Small Diameter Chevrolet V8 Distributor PN 8570

Installing Distributor:
1. Remove the existing distributor cap without disconnecting any of the spark plug wires.
2. With the cap off, crank the engine until the rotor is aimed at a fixed point on the engine or firewall. Note this position by making a mark (Figure 9).

1967-Later 396-502 C.I.D. Chevrolet V8 Engines Performer RPM Hydraulic Roller Camshafts

Edelbrock Performer RPM hydraulic roller camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer RPM manifold. The Performer RPM manifold #7161 or RPM Air-Gap #7561 (for oval port heads), or Performer RPM #7163 or RPM Air-Gap #7563 (for rectangular port heads), and Performer RPM Hydraulic Roller camshaft #2261 (1965-1989 Mark IV and 1989-1995 Mark V blocks) or 2262 (1996-Up Mark VI blocks with camshaft thrust plate) are designed to work as a team to give you better driveability and performance. They are dyno-matched and street-proven.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Small Block Chevrolet Engines Holley Contender Manifold

The Holley Dominator II Manifold, 300-36 has been designed for use on small block Chevrolet engines (265-400 C.I.D.). Its low-end torque and usable power range off idle to 7200 RPM makes it ideal for street and street-strip applications.

Friday, February 4, 2011

MSD Ready-to-Run Marine V8 Distributor Chevrolet, PN 83606

The terminals of this Distributor require spark plug style terminals. You may need to change the terminals and boots of your wires. MSD offers two kits, PN 8849 or PN 8848 that are supplied with nine boots and terminals.
Note: If the Chevy gear is ever replaced, MSD Gear, PN 8561, is required for replacement due to the 500" diameter shaft.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

55-57 Chevrolet Disc Brake Conversion Installation Instructions

1. Remove stock front brake drums, brakes and backing plates. Clean and inspect spindle for cracks. scouring and/or damage. Be sure to thoroughly clean out the 5'f8"-I8 threaded hole at the top of the spindle.--This is extremely important—Use a non-oil based cleaner such as tri-chlorethylene. Clean out the threads with a" bottoming tap if _ necessary, but clean it good.

MSD Pro-Billet Front Drive Distributor Chevrolet Small Block, PN 8510 - Big Block, PN 8520

ASSEMBLY Prior to installation, it is recommended to position the engine at your desired timing.
1. Install the distributor assembly using the four supplied socket head cap screws and washers.
2. Install the camshaft pulley with the supplied cam adapter, washer and 12-point bolt. Note that the threads are reversed. Coat the threads of the bolt with 30-weight motor oil or ARP moly lube. Torque it to 90 lb-ft with motor oil or 70 lb-ft with the ARP lube. Loop the belt over the timing belt pulley.

1955-1957 Chevrolet Dynalite BIG Brake Front Hub Kit Assembly

Installation of this kit should ONLY be performed by persons experienced in the installation and proper operation of disc brake systems. Before assembling the Wilwood front disc brake kit, double check the following items to ensure a trouble-free installation.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

High-Flo T.P.I. Baseplate for Chevrolet 305 c.i.d. Installation Instructions

High-Flo T.P.I. Baseplate #3817 is designed to be used with 1985-later, TPI equipped vehicles that have been retrofitted with Vortec, GM Fast Burn, or Edelbrock E-Tec cylinder heads. NOTE: Vortec style heads do not have an exhaust crossover passage, requiring #3817 to use external routing of the EGR system to retain emissions functions. Part #3817

MSD Pro-Billet Cam Sync Distributor Chevrolet V8, PN 2357

This distributor is equipped with an adjustable Hall-Effect Cam Sync Sensor for fuel injected engines. The Cam Sync can be adjusted to achieve the proper lead time required for the particular ECU being used.
The distributor also features an adjustable rotor. This allows the rotor phasing to be set properly and compensate for timing changes.

2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado Ignition Distributor System Corrosion Inspect/Replace

General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2001-03 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra model vehicles, equipped with a 4.3L V6 (RPO L35 - VIN W or RPO LU3 - VIN X) engine. The ignition distributor cap and rotor in these vehicles may corrode and cause ignition system failure. This condition may result in rough engine idle, misfire, stalls, engine cranks but does not run and/or illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Chevrolet V8 Distributor Installation Instructions with Mechanical and Vacuum Advance

These instructions will help you to install a Summit Racing 850050, 850055 or 850205
How to Install the Distributor
1. If the distributor to be replaced has not already been removed from the engine, remove its cap. Do not remove the spark plug wires at this time.
2. Crank the engine slowly until the rotor blade aims at a fixed point on the engine or firewall. Note this point for future reference.