[PONY MAN]

...I do have a question on the dip stick. From the picture below, there are three little holes in the dip stick. Does the hole on the far right say I am a quart low? The middle, half a quart and the far left full? I looked in the manual but don't see anything that shows what the holes mean. My oil level is currently at the middle hole.

Per my understanding the bottom dot is the low/add level. The middle dot is the safe level. The upper dot is the maximum level.

 

[PONY MAN]

ATI balancer

Does anyone know the parts number for the ATI balancer for a G8 GT? Mine is horrible and need to replace it, but there are different diameters, etc on Summit Racing and don't know which would be closest to stock dimensions. Thanks.

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Stock Damper to ATI Super Damper Install

I was getting some bad vibrations in neutral when revving so after some searching on here I decided that it was the stock damper causing problems. I ended up going with the stock sized ATI just because I didn't think the extra 10hp was worth taxing the accessories. But to each his own. The...

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Harmonic Balancer Choice?

I am going to replace my harmonic balancer, it has a bad wobble. I do not want to go to under pulley type. So is a PowerBond the way to go, or is the ac delco better? Is there any better options. I have stock cam. Will be installing Kooks Headers soon and a good tune.

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[PONY MAN]

...I'll post up my torque value sheet later tonight....

1 cam chosen... (now a build/help thread)

I've narrowed down my cam options from recommendations from what I (and most of you) consider reputable sources. My options are: BTR stage 2 LS3 cam 225/238 .620"/.605" 113+3 p/n 32538133R1 Or PatG spec'd 225/232 .629"/.615" 112+3 The cams are clearly different but my question is what does...

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[PONY MAN]

Very well. Recalled a forum member had a brand new AcDelco radiator for sale albeit think it was a local pickup. At over 211k miles, be sure to replace the radiator cap as well for extra insurance. Preferably a new AcDelco GM original equipment.

 

[PONY MAN]

Were you able to locate a replacement radiator?

 

[PONY MAN]

Anecdotally wonder if the dipstick tube debacle is remotely (no pun intended) associated with the remote start conundrum? Any rate, hopefully the next tube will be the charm.

 

[PONY MAN]

...This may be it.. I'm sure someone on the forum will confirm...

Correct

 

[PONY MAN]

May want to solicit some assistance i.e. an extra pair of eyes and hands. Thinking it was previously mentioned.

 

[PONY MAN]

...Seems a little hard to believe. Running premium gas...

A top tier premium gasoline?

 

[PONY MAN]

Never was a fan of engine "appearance" covers. Rather see the engine than keep it concealed under a plastic cover. Given triple digit summer temperatures it doesn't allow heat to escape which places excess stress on various wiring, connectors, plastic lines, etc. Just my $.02.

 

[PONY MAN]

Cheer up "Charlie". Merely making the day just a little bit longer. Good seeing and documenting the process/progress.

 

[PONY MAN]

These aluminum harmonic balances are installed on LS motors and subsequently would pair well with the stock L76. The steel harmonic balancers are more expensive presuming since typically steel is "stiffer" than aluminum which is a "softer" metal.

 

[PONY MAN]

May be able to cancel the Summit Racing order and purchase it directly from the manufacturer ATI performance products essentially eliminating the middleman. At the very least contacting ATI would provide a realistic lead time.

 

[PONY MAN]

Needless to say, would inquire through Summit Racing's customer service department. Gosh, sure hope it starts and runs once put together...joking.

 

[PONY MAN]

Am still unable to clearly see the broken portion but to err on the side of caution suggest replacing the injector. If purchasing through Rock Auto, be sure to Google the 5% off discount code. Copy and paste it in the how did you hear about us section. Wal-Mart of all places appears to have the fuel injector in stock as well.

 

[PONY MAN]

Can't really see the broken portion between the phone and glare. Is it where the connector attaches?

 

[PONY MAN]

Yes, if AcDelco genuine GM equipment. No, if AcDelco professional gold whose quality can sometimes be hit-n-miss. Honestly, I'd merely replace both o-rings and call it a day.

 

[PONY MAN]

Is the Ac Delco brand fuel injector uavailable?

 

[PONY MAN]

...Oh, do I use the washers with the head bolt kit? I assume so since they were included in the kit?...

Correct. It may be easier to locate (if available) a pdf file of the instructions. Download. Resize and print it.

 

[PONY MAN]

Thread Chaser. I bought a ARP 912-0011 Thread Cleaning Tap LS1 M11 x 2.0. I get it 1/4" to 1/2" and it starts to bind. Is this the right one? I haven't forced it..

ARP thread chasers Part numbers 912-0011 and 912-0001.