Recent content by Slix

Needed to replace my timing chain on the Buick. Heard roller masters were the way to go... Before I order one, wondering if there was anything I needed to know... Would I need any other parts, like the cam button? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks

If Dennis and Jim say sell it, then you definitely got your answer. Sell it, save some more money, and buy one that runs. Be cheaper in the long run...

N M'*and Exactly.. needs to be Tig welded by someone who knows how to weld well...

Any suggestions who could weld my drivers side header up? Not many good places that weld little things around me, especially with Tig welding... Any recommendations appreciated

Yep maybe but heard double rollers chew up that tensioner..

hows the CLOYES Street TRUE ROLLER? heard some of these chains wipe out the tensioner inside the cover? and replace the cam button while I'm there?

wondering if this can/should be done when rods are connected to crank shaft?

Wondering if anyone had a picture of the bolt locations and sizes? Just want to double check if have everything in the right spot before i seal up the front cover on the block.

Ain't the same if it's not a turbo6

Still looking for a good machinist near me... Left that for the next motor. Still have stock crank and rods so wasn't worth the expense and effort this time.

Wondering if you had a part number for the one piece seal? Just did mine, but used a 2 piece.. wish I had known as I had the crank out.

Do the billet main caps require machining?

Stock 3.8 liter block crank rods and cam and heads. any advice on timing chain and oil pump for rebuild? Cloyes double roller timing chain and melling hi volume oil pump rebuild kit? Thanks for your thoughts

How much HP the stock headers support?

Ok all bearings on crank and rods have been changed. Interesting experience...