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#461
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#462
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
09-18-2019
i lost no boost either once the meth ate my coating off.
if you have the stock manifold gaskets still, re use them. will never leak again....or go buy a set of them. the set im using have been off and on 3 times now lol
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#463
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-18-2019
Originally Posted by
mguzzo
The VS cam is nice. not too lopey, but really good midrange torque. On a goodsetup (VS, 3" pulley, intercooled, headers, and tune) you'll put down 300 whp and run low 13's high 12's all day long.
Nice! I spent all night last night reading threads on cams. VS seems perfect for my car. I'm not reving to 6000 much, unless I'm tuning, and the main thing that makes this car so fun to drive is the low end torque. Plus Its half the price of the XP install. And from what I've read so far, the XP is not too far ahead power wise. I'll still do 90lb springs and a new timing set. So maybe 500 all said and done. Probably should have just cammed before the Meth kit, but didn't plan to be back in the engine this soon.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#464
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-18-2019
Originally Posted by
Scottydoggs
i lost no boost either once the meth ate my coating off.
if you have the stock manifold gaskets still, re use them. will never leak again....or go buy a set of them. the set im using have been off and on 3 times now lol
I still had the stock gasket on the rear. I think in my many attempts to seal the front I damaged it and used the cheapy gasket. I'm gonna flatten the front gasket surface before I put it back on. I bet it's warped.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#465
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-19-2019
Flattening the flange. Definitely warped. Shiney=flat
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#466
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-23-2019
For all the posts that say you need special tools to get the HB bolt broke loose. Care package for the car should be in tomorrow.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#467
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
GrandPrix Junkie
09-23-2019
are you changing the cam out now?
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#468
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-23-2019
No spoilers! Ok,... yeah I am. Still need to take my heads to the shop but I think I can get by with just sleeving the exhaust guides. 20 bucks a sleeve.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#469
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
GrandPrix Junkie
09-23-2019
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#470
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#471
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#472
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
09-25-2019
you will need to lift the engine up some. take the U bracket off, remove the low oil sensor from the pan before trying to drop it or you will break it. its got a hidden wire clip kinda. i used a pic to hold the tab up, then pull the plug off it.
when it goes back together, do a thin smear of rtv on the pan and block, and use thread sealant on all the bolts, but the 4 in the rear, you'll see they dont go clean through, and the 4 or 5 that go into the timing cover. those also are sealed threads. but the side bolts, go right into the wide open. oil splashes on them and the threads leak.
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#473
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#474
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-25-2019
Originally Posted by
Scottydoggs
you will need to lift the engine up some. take the U bracket off, remove the low oil sensor from the pan before trying to drop it or you will break it. its got a hidden wire clip kinda. i used a pic to hold the tab up, then pull the plug off it.
when it goes back together, do a thin smear of rtv on the pan and block, and use thread sealant on all the bolts, but the 4 in the rear, you'll see they dont go clean through, and the 4 or 5 that go into the timing cover. those also are sealed threads. but the side bolts, go right into the wide open. oil splashes on them and the threads leak.
Thanks that helps a lot. Can't wait to start putting it back together. I think my favorite part on an install is cleaning parts and bolts and painting stuff. So I'm gonna have to figure out a way to secure the engine. Wish I had a lift but I'm not spending the money on something that probably won't get used much. Maybe some 2x4's across the engine bay and some tow straps bolted to the block. I'll figure something out.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#475
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
09-25-2019
no lift, best way is to support from the top, and lower the sub frame on the pass side.
if you can jack the engine up then ratchet it tight higher up via a 4x4. or hell its a short block now, less weight pair of 2x4's would do., that might also work for ya.
if you pull the weather stripping off the cowl then lay the 2x4s on that area, then use some short blocks on both sides of the hood latch to build a bridge over the top of it, then the 2x4s can rest on that.
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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#476
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-25-2019
So when I got my shipment in from ZZP, the throttle body gasket I ordered was torn. I kindly emailed them asking for a replacement. I did say I'd provide a photo of the gasket if they needed, but didn't ever imagine that they would ask for one. Get an email from Ashley, and she said they needed a photo. Huh? I just ordered 700 bucks of parts from you and you want a photo of a 6 dollar part? Kinda pissed me off. , does anyone know how to be decent to their customers anymore? Anyways, just felt like venting. I've never had an issue with ZZP. I know others have but I always get my parts the next day because I'm close, and never had a damaged part. I've spent a lot with them over the years and assumed they would just toss me another gasket that they are into for maybe 2 bucks? Silly world we live in. Also....first world problems, I know.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#477
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
GrandPrix Junkie
09-26-2019
I hear ya, they are getting pathetic. at least they didn't send a pulley that was mislabeled.
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#478
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#479
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
Donating Users
09-27-2019
Man those engine bracket bolts are fun! Yay! Can't do much more till I hear back from the machine shop.
Top Swapped 01 Imp
VS (very small?) cam, SD Headers, 2.8" pulley, 29°, ported everything, E85, AEM water/meth, Deka 60's, HPT tuned
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#480
Re: Bandook's 01 Imp, top swap-ified
09-27-2019
lucky for me. i never had to take one off or install one on a engine in the bay. i hear its no fun, but on a engine stand it was just 4 bolts lol
98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails
L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW