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  1. Codfish

    Is my Timing chain too loose ?

    Please take a look at the attached video. I am rebuilding the engine for the second time I cant see needing a new timing chain after only 8000 miles, but it sure does look like it needs to be replaced... Is this normal or is it too loose ? http://youtu.be/PCtApgTKoFw PCtApgTKoFw Thanx in...
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    scat 5.7 connecting rods

    Can they be used on a typhoon ? I have a friend selling a set of brand new "SCAT57" (thats whats written on the side). He also said they were balanced. Or should I not use them at all ? Thanx in advance ! ~Wayne
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    Sport orange head paint

    Im thinking of repainting my heads with Chevrolet Orange de1620, has anyone done this and maybe have pix ? My heads have been modded with bigger valves, port and polish, so the guy I got them from gave them to me orange, I guess to represent that. I repainted them aluminum grey... Opinions...
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    WTH GM ? 1/2 my connecting rods are reversed

    I removed my pistons and connecting rods, and see that 3 of the connecting rods are correct, and 3 are backasswards. Shouldn't all the bumps and indentations face the front of the engine ? I have never separated them, so I guess this was done at the factory ? wth ? Here is the piston indention...
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    Cutting Bump Stops

    I was riding on my bump stops after I dropped the ty (I didnt realize it) now they are shredded. I got the universal replacement urethane ones, however they are too tall. I chopped off 2 layers to compensate, do you think I cut too much off ? I dont want to mess up my cladding... Anyone ever do...
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    Intercooler Tape

    What tape is used to hold down the decorative shield to the inter-cooler on a Typhoon ? Thanx in advance Wayne
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    Model Number for Variable Orifice tube please ?

    I hear its from a ford, can someone please tell me the model number as well as where to get it locally ? (Advance, Oreillys, Napa, Autozone) Thanx in advance Wayne I know "Search" I could not find anything but this, and it doesnt say...
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    Where do I tap ?

    I'm trying to install an amplified "Bazooka" bass tube. I want to tap into the wires running to the rear speakers, but it seem like Id have to remove the entire wall panel in order to have it reach the floor to get it under the carpet... Is there a better way ? Id also prefer not to have to...
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    Gentlemen please have a look at this Bin ?

    Someone please let me know whats wrong with my truck, it bogs down and pops after it goes into boost, I dont attempt Wot... Please look at the bin and let me know what you think, I suspect its the TPS (I'm just guessing) I noticed that the tps % never reached 100% at any point ? The voltage...
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    Intake Temp Sensor

    Is this the correct one ? They look different... Peace and Thanx Wayne
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    USB data logger...

    Will this work on our trucks and is it any good ? A friend is getting one for his 20xx SRT Cherokee, he said I should get one too...(1993 TY) http://autospeed.com/cms/A_111416/article.html Five Channel USB Data Logger, Part 1 At a glance... Simultaneously logs up to five 0-5V signals...
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    12.8 MPG wth ?

    Here's the deal, I dont know if this has something to do with it ... Lilqik, Marvin (his bro), and I re-built this engine. It runs well on acceleration, however when cruising at (for example) 30mph it has a stumble kind of like I just washed the engine. Not extreme as that but it has a slight...
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    Stock wheels

    I got a potential good deal on a set of 265 50 16's... -Will they fit my typhoon and/or will they look silly ? Peace and Thanx Wayne
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    MYTY is almost there !

    Here is a pic of the engine partially assembled... Dave (lil qik) said "you sure do love those flashy colors" YUP ! I figure all will be covered in the engine compartment so why not ? I wanted the engine to have 3 basic colors Red Grey Black I like it... My intake will be on next...
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    RPM Rules !!!

    I called Mike on Monday after 2 pm and asked if he could get an oil pump to me this week... He said "he'd try" (because on the shipping), I said "ok thanx"... Thinking to myself this dude has better things to do than drop everything and do my oil pump. To my surprise when I got home on Thursday...
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    Oil pump help !

    I am interested in buying an melling oil pump (10552). I spoke to melling, they said I need the 10554 which is a lower pressure. The dude said I should use this one because I have close tolerances and the extra oil pressure is un-necessary and might do more harm that good ? Now I'm confused...
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    Solid motor mounts

    Anyone use these ? Will they work ? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-Solid-Motor-Mounts,602.html With these ? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-Steel-Frame-Mounts,6990.html The dude at the speedway shop said they would ? Please let me know, the only other place I saw them was at...
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    Lifters

    I searched for a part # an was un-successful can you tell me if these # are correct please ? AC Delco- HL120 GM part number 17120090 Thank you Wayne
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    SYTY facebook page ?

    Do we have one ? or should we have one ? Ill create, join, or "like" it. depending on what you guys say... I love this place and would like to see it promoted in the same manor as other sites. All I see on facebook is the wiki info "GMC Typhoon". Let me know Peace and Thanx Wayne
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    Thank you lil qik !!!

    I just wanted to give a shout out to the man ! He was kind enough to teach me so much about my Typhoon! The story goes - I met him thru the forum and I hollered at him for advice, right away he was there to assist. He then offered to come and look at my progress. I was in the process of...
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