Colin - STAPUFT Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Seafoam in the tank and I pulled the vacuum line from the brake booster and let it suck down a bit from there too. It really smoothed out the idle and helped the throttle response. Well- until the little head gasket problem. The van still runs, but the motor sounds like DOG at idle. Pretty sure there is a good bit of damage. We just barely got home! I don't believe the Seafoam had anything to do with it though, because this same thing happened some years ago- not as bad- and you would be amazed what gobs of radiator stop leak will do. I think it actually fixed the leak for a while. After I flushed the cooling system I believe I worked it back loose again. I'm pretty much set on the 350. I want to keep my computer and Throttle Body Injection just to keep it simple. I already have a 350 chip to put into my computer. I'm no stranger to Carbs, I just don't want one in my van. The engine can't be too crazy (meaning big cam) because the computer goes stupid. But the plan- prob. get the heads from a newer 350 (keeps the newer style more efficient and powerful valve train), work them a bit, match them to an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake I have (if it will fit and work), get shorty Headman Headers, and run dual exhausts. As everything, it will be a long and slow process, but know that I will post pics and write ups as things get done. Thanks guys for the support and encouragement. I have had this van too long, have too many fond memories, and have done too much work to let it go just because of a little motor issue. Besides- you guys know how it is- it just gives me an excuse to go bigger and badder. ...in a minivan. Ha! 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNASTY01 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Colin... You coming out to Siknic with that monster of a van of yours.. Did you upgrade some of your eletrical any?? YEAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Let's get em 4 JL Audio 12w6's (wall) 4 Pioneer 6x9's (built into the wall) 4 Memphis 6.5's components (one set in kick panel and one set in the door) Orion 2400 amp (old long black amp) Orion 800.4 amp Mechman 250 amp rhino series alternator 0 guage everywhere Kinetik 2000 for bass Kinetik 800 for highs Memphis Digital Processor 147.1 db @60 hertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Colin... You coming out to Siknic with that monster of a van of yours.. Did you upgrade some of your eletrical any?? I hadn't really planned on making it before the motor went stupid, but now there is no way. lol. I got my vanity baffles up (sounds and looks better) and I did rebuild my alt to a 220 amp. It made a big difference but it still needs more batts and really, a bigger alt or another one like I rebuilt. Hate that I can't make it, but take lots of pics for us! You got lots of good ones at Scrapin! 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNASTY01 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I will try my best buddy to take lots of pictures for everyone... I finally put my mechman 250 amp alternator in. I"m waiting for my audiocontrol matrix line drive to arrive and also my second kinetik 2000 battery.. hopefully this will do the trick. YEAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Let's get em 4 JL Audio 12w6's (wall) 4 Pioneer 6x9's (built into the wall) 4 Memphis 6.5's components (one set in kick panel and one set in the door) Orion 2400 amp (old long black amp) Orion 800.4 amp Mechman 250 amp rhino series alternator 0 guage everywhere Kinetik 2000 for bass Kinetik 800 for highs Memphis Digital Processor 147.1 db @60 hertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Tacoma Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 damn u went to cruisin? i was there for 2 hrs saturday night 03 Ram 1500 3.7 v6 quad cab H/U: Pioneer 4200UB Subs: 4 DC LVL 4 15s D1 Sub Amp: 2 Crescendo 3kwp strapped Highs Amp: Crossfire xp240.2 Highs: Crossfire 2 rs69, 2 rs52 Alt: DC POWER ALT 270XP Batts: 5 sprinter data safe Big 3 0ga New Truck 03 Ram Build Log 6 DC Audio lvl2 15's My Wrecked 99 Dodge Ram Sport Build Log 02 Ranger X Cab Build 02 Ranger Build 2 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/ My linkhttp://www.crescendoaudio.com http://www.dcpowerinc.com/ http://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ Youtube Vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 damn u went to cruisin? i was there for 2 hrs saturday night BALLS! LOL! The wife and I hung out from about noon to 6pm on Saturday. Then the mother in law took us to the buffet at the Hollywood Casino. Hate that I missed you Matt. We ate so many crab legs that pleasure became pain. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1030tooled Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dude! I hope you get the van fixed or......FIXED UP---HEHEHEHE A 350 would be the stuff, but nothing wrong with the stock replacement either! Up and cruising quicker! Goodluck! To bad it's not a Ford, I would have you covered with parts! 93' Ford Aerostar Alpine head unit 4-5.25 MB Quarts 20-10" pyramids super Pro 1 Lanzar amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Dude! I hope you get the van fixed or......FIXED UP---HEHEHEHE A 350 would be the stuff, but nothing wrong with the stock replacement either! Up and cruising quicker! Goodluck! To bad it's not a Ford, I would have you covered with parts! Thanks for the help anyways. So.... the possible donor: Now- I know what it looks like now. But here is the beauty of my plan: this motor is the old clapped out one that came from my other vehicle that I love: My 1974 3/4 ton 4x4. It now has a cammed up 327. I have to pop off the heads to see if it is any condition to rebuild. Then we will go from there. And on a bad note... the more I have been reading up on what my van was doing, it seems as if it isn't a head gasket, but one or both of the heads that are prob. cracked. Oops. I dunno- I just can't see pulling out the 4.3l when a 5.7l is the same except it has 2 additional cylinders in the front of the motor (no transmission move, no driveshaft change, no cutting, nada... just a bolt up.) We will see guys. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destram Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hey man, I go to school at the W in Columbus. I'm in Columbus every Tuesday and Thursday. We'll have to meet up so I can see and hear this thing! Edit: And the other guy that said he was very close to you, too. It'd be cool to meet some people from here. 2006 BMW 325i My feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/77301-official-destram-feedback/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hey man, I go to school at the W in Columbus. I'm in Columbus every Tuesday and Thursday. We'll have to meet up so I can see and hear this thing!Edit: And the other guy that said he was very close to you, too. It'd be cool to meet some people from here. Yeah, that's 1992Chevy K1500 that is close by. That would be cool if we could all meet up somewhere and get to slumpin' in a parking lot somewhere. 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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