Recent content by DEVILSorchard

My cutlass has been the daily driver for the last 3 years and has survived many long distances trips summer and winter. For the most part these drivetrains are bullet proof but wear items like ball joints, tie rods, fuel pump / filter, battery / alternator, cooling systems, wheel bearings...

If building a new caliper mounting bracket is an option you can use literally any rotor / matching caliper combo you want, this isn't anything new or unusual in the car building world. However, keep in mind that the brake pad itself is curved to match the diameter of the rotor so you will need...

Right on man I'm anxious to see how yours comes together sounds like you have a good setup in mind. I've been gathering parts for a turbo build as well. Mines going to be a homebrew setup with a holset hx52 from a volvo semi and either a megasquirt ecu I've been stashing away or a blowthrough...

Thanks. I hadn't meant that post to read like that. Turbo's are worth every effort and dollar to get setup. I've never personally had an engine failure with them but oh man I've started a few projects to find I've got a bit carried away and will require major fuel upgrades to compensate $$ so I...

Thanks Guess if I'm going to walk the mile I should just see it through the right way. Ive made choice to just skip replacing the driveline ive had my eye on for the time being and focus on make this a solid roller to build on. At least this isn't a four door that's where the bulk of my time...

Well this I did not know. Guess this is the beginning of a build thread and I already have a good start at it and its currently marinading in paint stripper. (try furniture stripper if you ever do this, same product as aircraft stripper but cheaper) I am still very curious if rustoleum would...

Ive had lots of experience with turbochargers over the years and I don't mean to be rude but if your making this post your not ready to purchase parts to do this. Don't take that as don't do it or you shouldn't do it but do your research, make a plan then buy your parts. Ive been selling off my...

first off I'm not new to auto paint having just finished off my first attempt but looking back I think I wasted a lot of money doing it. So here I am again with a car stripped in the garage waiting its turn, this time I'm trying to make a better plan off the bat to save some time and money...

At last success Not sure what the problem actually was but replacing all rubber fuel lines with screw type clamps, blowing out the lines towards the tank, fuel filter, fuel pump, vacuum lines replaced and in their correct locations, plugs, wires, cap and rotor and fixing the bent choke...

Watched that whole video that was very helpful. so far fixing the vacuum lines, fuel lines and generally taking care of the neglected maintenance has helped immensity. When cold I'm still having all the problems but when shes warmed up its driving well enough with a slight hesitation at part...

Ill keep all that info in mind when I look into a new carb I'm not sure whats on it now its a 2bbl. Timing before I set it back to 10 degrees was at 14 and had no kick back with starting it was probably set fine where it was. This thing is dying fast on me fast but now its a lot easier to...

You guys are awesome thanks a lot for the help. This is a Canadian car, definitely high mileage but no idea how many times its rolled around many times id imagine. I've picked up a fuel filter and pump just the piece of mind considering it cost less than a tank of gas. To me this feels like a...

Ive been dealing with this issue for a while now and its starting to get worse and fast. This is a 82 cutlass with 267 all stock. Previously if it sat for any length it would crank for about 10-30 seconds before firing right up, a few kicks on the throttle would fire it up normally. I've...

Re: What's the appropriate music to listen to in your 80s GB Sry no disrespect intended. It was more a remark about the massive diversity in the 80's music scene and how some of today's big bands emerged in the 80's as "devils music" and what played on the radio is well generally regarded as...

Re: What's the appropriate music to listen to in your 80s GB Depends on what you drive Obvious the Cutlass and EL Camino guys are a cut above so Slayer with metallica on deck is the accepted soundtrack. Ive heard the monty carlo and grand prix crowd generally sticks with new kids on the block...