The Teardown Continues...
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Burning Brakes
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The Teardown Continues...
Well I spent some more time on the '84 tearing down the engine compartment. I am amazed how dirty it is in there, gonna have to give the whole engine compartment a liberal spritzing of simple green. Maybe I'll be a little more eager to show it off once I spruce it up a little bit
Went pretty well pulled the power steering pump:
Pulled the AC pump and condensor:
And finally got the lid off the intake:
I'm thinking next time I ought to be able to get the water pump, and the intake...maybe the heads if I feel ambitious
Went pretty well pulled the power steering pump:
Pulled the AC pump and condensor:
And finally got the lid off the intake:
I'm thinking next time I ought to be able to get the water pump, and the intake...maybe the heads if I feel ambitious
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Burning Brakes
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I'm just going through the top end. I've ported a set of '113 heads and ported out a spare crossfire intake, so I'll be installing those. I also plan to put some 1.6 roller rockers and a shiny new comp cams retro roller cam in there, I'm looking at the XFI 268 grind. Some long tube headers and dual exhaust to finish it off. I'll also be doing some general clean up as well.
Burning Brakes
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Hmmm,
I have the same setup, I was thinking of porting the intake as well, I have heard
it would make a big difference, If I just do the intake, Would I notice a difference in the performance or would I have to do the heads as well? I am looking for a set of the shorty headers right now as I have the exhaust off my car..
Ant....
I have the same setup, I was thinking of porting the intake as well, I have heard
it would make a big difference, If I just do the intake, Would I notice a difference in the performance or would I have to do the heads as well? I am looking for a set of the shorty headers right now as I have the exhaust off my car..
Ant....
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Burning Brakes
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Hmmm,
I have the same setup, I was thinking of porting the intake as well, I have heard
it would make a big difference, If I just do the intake, Would I notice a difference in the performance or would I have to do the heads as well? I am looking for a set of the shorty headers right now as I have the exhaust off my car..
Ant....
I have the same setup, I was thinking of porting the intake as well, I have heard
it would make a big difference, If I just do the intake, Would I notice a difference in the performance or would I have to do the heads as well? I am looking for a set of the shorty headers right now as I have the exhaust off my car..
Ant....
I haven't got a lot of experience in this porting business but I've done enough research to be pretty confident in doing it myself. I'm happy to share what I learn as I go. So good luck with your own ride!
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Burning Brakes
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Tues. update
Another few hours in the shop today. Got my water pump, distributor, and intake manifold removed.
Heres some pics:
Heres why this whole thing started, notice how small the ports are in the intake manifold
Heads tomorrow
Heres some pics:
Heres why this whole thing started, notice how small the ports are in the intake manifold
Heads tomorrow
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Burning Brakes
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Man looking at your pictures makes me want to do mine, Just $$$ tight right now, But soon, Very soon... Nice pictures keep them coming..
Man I was looking at the manifold, Theres alot beef that can come off that sucker.
Are you doing the bore yourself?
Ant,,,,
Man I was looking at the manifold, Theres alot beef that can come off that sucker.
Are you doing the bore yourself?
Ant,,,,
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Burning Brakes
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Yeah, I have a thread here somewhere with pics of the intake port job. I've been savin' $$ since I bought this thing, still sucks to spend a lot...
Burning Brakes
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Looking good man,
Are you doing rings & bearings to?
I would think you would have too.. I have heard lots of stories when peeps do the top end & not the lower & does'nt last long..
ALso what kind of work you doing to the heads?
Ant....
Are you doing rings & bearings to?
I would think you would have too.. I have heard lots of stories when peeps do the top end & not the lower & does'nt last long..
ALso what kind of work you doing to the heads?
Ant....
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Burning Brakes
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Nope, its a stock L83
I haven't heard anything like that, I'm just doing the top end. The heads are getting new valves, springs, seals, and a pocket port and polish.
I haven't heard anything like that, I'm just doing the top end. The heads are getting new valves, springs, seals, and a pocket port and polish.
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Burning Brakes
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I don't know Pete, I've heard these pistons are supposed to have the trough, as opposed to the valve depressions, if that's what you're referring to. But I've never had this thing apart before so I really don't know.
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Burning Brakes
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