The parts are re-assembled, time to strip the rear. After all this, I'll remove the seats and carpet, repair the little hole in the floor, located under the...
It took me less than 2 hours to remove the rear axle,this afternoon. Time to start the clean-up to make it shine like the front end.. And this week at the...
Tyre, Since I'm pretty much a zero with electronics, I was thinking to get a 4.9 like your X-11 has. But in my case I would drop the throttle body. Make some...
Pamela, Glad you got the piece. Been having CPU problems, still using old one, but have a new HP in the box. Talk to you soon, Dwayne ... From: "Pamela"...
As far as running the 4.9L on a carburetor, here is how you do it: http://members.fortunecity.com/bubbajoexx/ Contact Bubba directly for more information, as...
... Oh yeah!!! I was kinda right with the distributor's component swap!!! But the carb on it suxx,that intake can get a much better throat under a milling...
One thing about 4.9s is they are rock solid. They don't have "normal" cylinders. The engine block is aluminum and the cylinders are SOLID IRON liners ...
I know the word is to stay away from 4.1 and 4.5 engines, but ; http://members.fortunecity.com/bubbajoexx/ He said that late 4.5 PFIs are de-stroked 4.9s. same...
that engine is the whole reason i bought my caddy....i have a 1989 seville with a TB injected 4.5. i paid $250.00 for the whole car with the intentions of...
The 1990 Port Fuel Injected 4.5L engine is 180 HP / 260 ft. lbs The TBI versions are around 150-160 HP, but still have the same torque. I'm not really sure...
Another note: If you plan on using a 4.5L, use a manual trans if possible. They are a bit rev happier than 4.9s (shorter stroke) and are a blast on manual...
Thanks Tyre and Jason,I could'nt have a better answer!!! That swap is not for tomorrow, but when the Notch gets back on the streets ,the hunt for the engine...
ok guys i know that many of u X-11 owners dont wanna relieve yourself of the pleasure of having one but the more i read up on them the more i cant stand not ...
No one likes a smart ass. We're talking about the engine itself. The 4.5L and 4.9L are all aluminum MINUS the heads. According to knowledgeable engine...
... I have a 1982 chevy citation that im looking to sell here is a link to the photos. http://tyre.serveftp.com/citationphotos/Justin%20Johnson's%201982%20X- ...
I'm eagerly looking for an X-11, and I'm not too picky about the year right now for my first one. I've been in love with them for a few years now, and after...
Its too bad you live OR. I just bought a nice 1985 x11. http://tyre.serveftp.com/citationphotos/Mark's%20Citations/ Nice paint. Rally stips! I just started...
This weekend we dropped the blown up engine out of my 83 X-11. In the process I found out that my sway bar was broken. Does any body have an idea where I can...
Those sway bars are VERY common. They can be found on any GM Abody from 1982' up (Abody: Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Buick Century, Oldsmobile Ciera) ...
Does anyone know the offical name of the outside door pillar covers that have the chevy citaion emblem on it? And/or the Chevy part # for them? I am looking...
... Actually, I remebered that detail after I posted the message ; Oops, the heads are iron!!! The ZL1 was(and still is) an all aluminum 427 big block-->block...
... Tyre, would you say 200HP-250HP? And the Turbo Charger that he added might add 60-90HP. Check the Yahoo archives, it might have the information....