LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Hard-Blok short fill

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:38 PM
Share
  #21  
fuel's Avatar
fuel
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 0
From: seminole,fl
Default
thats funny my engine builder suggested that.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:28 PM
Share
  #22  
litch2004's Avatar
litch2004
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,781
Likes: 1
From: Austin
Default
What is the straw mod LOL? Also how do you go about doing this? Remove the freeze plugs and pour it in? Then do the machining and clearancing?
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:11 PM
Share
  #23  
fuel's Avatar
fuel
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 0
From: seminole,fl
Default
i guess you put a straw in the block where the knock sencer is,and the straw going up so there will be a path of coolent to the knock sencer. because mabe the knock sencer need water to work mabe. mabe some one will chime in and school us on a knock sencer.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:16 PM
Share
  #24  
fergymoto's Avatar
fergymoto
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (129)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,810
Likes: 3
From: Rock Hill, SC
Default
The straw is used so there is a path for the coolant to be drained from the block.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:25 PM
Share
  #25  
Tony Shepherd's Avatar
Tony Shepherd
8 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,913
Likes: 2
From: Round Rock TX
Default
Originally Posted by fergymoto
The straw is used so there is a path for the coolant to be drained from the block.
We have a winner! Ding Ding Ding Ding!
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:28 PM
Share
  #26  
fergymoto's Avatar
fergymoto
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (129)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,810
Likes: 3
From: Rock Hill, SC
Default
*Fist Pumps* Do I get the optispark trophy?
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:37 PM
Share
  #27  
fuel's Avatar
fuel
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 0
From: seminole,fl
Default
what the hell do i know.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:40 PM
Share
  #28  
litch2004's Avatar
litch2004
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,781
Likes: 1
From: Austin
Default
that def makes since. Wasn't even thinking about the coolant draining. But how about the other question, is that how you fill it?
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:47 PM
Share
  #29  
fergymoto's Avatar
fergymoto
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (129)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,810
Likes: 3
From: Rock Hill, SC
Default
You fill it with a funnel through one of the large coolant holes in the deck.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:53 PM
Share
  #30  
Tony Shepherd's Avatar
Tony Shepherd
8 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,913
Likes: 2
From: Round Rock TX
Default
Originally Posted by fuel
what the hell do i know.
Your also a winner! Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding

Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 04:55 PM
Share
  #31  
litch2004's Avatar
litch2004
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,781
Likes: 1
From: Austin
Default
^^lol

And that makes sense fergymoto. Thanks for the info.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 06:49 PM
Share
  #32  
fuel's Avatar
fuel
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 0
From: seminole,fl
Default
Originally Posted by Tony Shepherd
Your also a winner! Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding

what did i win tony..........ill take a 9.27 et time slip
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
LT1-LT4 Modifications
View Next Unread
New ET




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:43 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE