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HOW TO DO AN ADVANCED SEARCH.

Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:56 pm by Admin


For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
The purpose of this sticky is to explain the "Advanced Search" function because it is much more powerful and is the best choice when researching information.

When you log on to the site a list of options is shown in a line at the top of the page. One option is labelled "Search", use this option (NOT the search box lower down on the right).

After you click on the upper search option, a drop down box appears. At the bottom of this box is a radio button marked "Advanced …

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Post  kevin924kevin Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:20 am

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Post  kevin924kevin Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:26 am

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It would look like I will have a clearance issue for my oil filter. I will pick one up and see but by what a see I think it will be very tight.
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Post  Hotrodz of Dallas Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:54 am

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It would look like I will have a clearance issue for my oil filter. I will pick one up and see but by what a see I think it will be very tight.

Spark plug wire is an issue. I think the filter will be ok though. It's very small diameter.
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Post  Rich L. Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:42 am

I had contact between a spark plug wire and header too. It burned through and caused a misfire after a couple days on track. Solution was wires that have a bend-able head so you can shape it with a curvature to clear the header, been all good since.

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Post  kevin924kevin Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:43 am

Thanks all, i am going to change the wires and see. It should work.
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Post  kevin924kevin Thu May 04, 2017 8:22 am

So moving along slow and steady. My wife has cancer so this has slowed me down, but still going forward.
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Post  kevin924kevin Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:53 pm

so last few ods and sods for the motor ordered. Once they arrive then off to the dyno and run it in. I look forward to see how much HP it will make.
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Post  kevin924kevin Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:48 am

Spoke with my engine dyno guy this am. As soon as the new coil packs arrive off to the dyno to finally bring this motor to life.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:53 am

So people, what have you all done to break in these ls units. What oil has been used. As these run synthetic, not a good choice for break in. I have seen a few go boom because they did not use a break in oil. Any thoughts or in site would be appreciated. My last parts have arrived and its getting close to fire up. Thank you in advance.
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Post  Hotrodz of Dallas Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:57 am

kevin924kevin wrote:So people, what have you all done to break in these ls units. What oil has been used. As these run synthetic, not a good choice for break in. I have seen a few go boom because they did not use a break in oil. Any thoughts or in site would be appreciated. My last parts have arrived and its getting close to fire up. Thank you in advance.

I use Motul break in oil on all my engine builds. I've never had an issue with it. If its a street car, I run for about 1000 miles on the break in oil then change to synthetic.
If its a race car, then usually one good weekend at the track, the full synthetic.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:49 am

Thank you for the reply. I am under they same thoughts a good break in oil and then change to the synthetic. Thanks again.
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Post  Rich L. Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:00 am

My engine builder said any dinosaur oil with a high zinc content will work for break-in. I used a Valvoline oil for a track day where I focused on being full throttle or off throttle, no cruising, to seat the rings. Then I switched to synthetic and my engine seems strong and happy.

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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:16 am

Rich i agree old school method. My mechanic friend said the same, Do like we did years ago. Thank you.
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Post  sharkey Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:19 pm

i use joe gibbs break in oil and follow that up with joe gibbs hot rod oil and never have a problem with flat tappet cam engines. however just remember, all ls car engines were factory filled with mobil 1 synthetic, they never saw a drop of conventional oil, all break in is done with synthetic. the "dont break in on synthetic" is as much of a myth as not being able to change back to conventional after running synthetic.

that being said, id still break it in with joe gibbs. just remember that with break in oils they are designed for the first run in and a few heat cycles. ive used it for run in and a few light dyno pulls to seat the rings, then change it as it starts to lose its viscosity quite quickly. id your not going to the dyno, do the initial run it, maybe put 10 miles on the car (providing you dont do a bunch of heat cycles between initial run in and the first drive) then change it for hot rod oil. id run that for 500-750 miles and then change it out for synthetic

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Post  Hotrodz of Dallas Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:58 pm

sharkey wrote:i use joe gibbs break in oil and follow that up with joe gibbs hot rod oil and never have a problem with flat tappet cam engines. however just remember, all ls car engines were factory filled with mobil 1 synthetic, they never saw a drop of conventional oil, all break in is done with synthetic. the "dont break in on synthetic" is as much of a myth as not being able to change back to conventional after running synthetic.

that being said, id still break it in with joe gibbs. just remember that with break in oils they are designed for the first run in and a few heat cycles. ive used it for run in and a few light dyno pulls to seat the rings, then change it as it starts to lose its viscosity quite quickly. id your not going to the dyno, do the initial run it, maybe put 10 miles on the car (providing you dont do a bunch of heat cycles between initial run in and the first drive) then change it for hot rod oil. id run that for 500-750 miles and then change it out for synthetic

Every engine from GM and all other car makers, do a run in procedure at the factory with a special break in oil before the engine ever goes in the car. After that, it is filled with their specific synthetic oil.

As far as your break in procedures go, as long as they work for you, then its good. For me, that's a waste of time and oil. I have always run my engine break in just like I will run the engine all the rest of the time. I'll give it one good heat cycle at moderate rpm, then let it loose with all its got.
Having owned a performance engine machine shop, I did a lot of dyno testing and found this method works the best.

And by no means am I trying to start an argument or debate. I am just saying what I have learned in all my years. Everyone has their own way of doing things.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:45 pm

Thank you all for your input. I think break in oil run it up, then a change to synthetic. Thanks again all.
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Post  iamgod Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:30 pm

Been a bit since you posted. Hope all is well with your wife. Any updates?

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Post  kevin924kevin Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:09 am

HI all, been busy with my wife. Progress has been slow, but i have been gathering parts. My wife is doing well. 17 more treatments and hopefully all will be good. Getting geared up to get back to work on the hot rod. Still going forward.
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Post  chrenan Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:38 pm

kevin924kevin wrote:My wife is doing well.

That's great news, best wishes for the rest of treatment and recovery.

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Post  kevin924kevin Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:39 pm

Thank you.
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Post  kevin924kevin Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:36 pm

Been a while, update time, New 19 " wheels in route also My matching front Ground control struts with 440 lb springs and camber plates. Waiting on word for my rad. Waiting on stock. Next is to order my 930 to vette stubs for the trans side. Rob, once its on wheels i hope you will still do the axles. I hope to be officially firing this thing up in 30 days. I have just been gathering parts while i delt with my wife's cancer.
Besides a few new sensors, and some odds and sods i have purchased the rest. The plan mechanically is finally coming together. The body that will come once the car is on its own wheels again. Let the fun begin.
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Post  Hotrodz of Dallas Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:34 am

I am really wanting to see the finished product. This thing will be killer.

Hope your wife is doing well.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:39 am

Yes should be very entertaining. Thank you for asking, my wife is on the road to recovery.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:42 am

Stubs ordered. They said a week to have ready to ship. The rad info is a new alum 3 row will support 550 hp is what they claim. 3 year warranty and they have one for me.
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Post  kevin924kevin Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:02 pm

Question, i need to by a new fuel pump. What is everyone using? Next what brake proportioning valve do i need, My car never had one,. I have the big blacks with the 951 rear calipers. These are the stock rears. Should i be using the fronts for the rear with my big blacks?
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