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Forum: TBI
04-14-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By Nitroburn

I run a 10x3 flatbase with no problems. As far as...

I run a 10x3 flatbase with no problems. As far as the correct size to use in relation to the amount of HP & RPM's you will run, I figured my numbers on 300HP @ 6000 RPM's and K&N's recommended filter...
Forum: TBI
04-04-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,022
Posted By Nitroburn

Yes, thank you. I think Jon looking VERY deeply...

Yes, thank you. I think Jon looking VERY deeply into the noise issue with the knock sensor!! :D But that's ok! We all have to keep on our toes!!!! :lala:
Forum: TBI
04-04-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,022
Posted By Nitroburn

Just an observation here, but if he is gonna run...

Just an observation here, but if he is gonna run a noisy gear drive that means he's gonna be running a non-roller cam?! I've never seen a noisy gear drive for our roller cams as they have a different...
Forum: TBI
04-01-2003, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By Nitroburn

It seems like every first letter of the alphabit...

It seems like every first letter of the alphabit and the 6th letter of the aplphabit and the word that spells the Pontiac version of the f-body car is replaced with the HITHERE (me typed that one). ...
Forum: TBI
04-01-2003, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 604
Posted By Nitroburn

Exactly!!!

Exactly!!!
Forum: TBI
04-01-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By Nitroburn

What about the Haltech ECM6GM? It's a direct...

What about the Haltech ECM6GM? It's a direct plugin replacement for our ECMs and allows on the fly adjustments. I've tossed around the idea a few times about getting one for mine, but I haven't...
Forum: TBI
04-01-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 604
Posted By Nitroburn

Actually, you probably didn't do any damage at...

Actually, you probably didn't do any damage at all. Even though you had the wires switched, they were firing when each cylinder was at TDC. The only difference was it was on when the exhaust valve...
Forum: TBI
03-31-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By Nitroburn

A Laptop or a desktop with a long cord. What...

A Laptop or a desktop with a long cord. What you could do is make the cord upto a length of 100 feet long so that you could connect it to a desktop cmputer. RS-232 serial specifications states that...
Forum: TBI
03-31-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By Nitroburn

It's free and you can get it from here..... ...

It's free and you can get it from here.....

http://www.winaldl.webhop.net/

You'll have to make your own ALDL Serial cable, but it's VERY easy and the parts cost no more than $10.
Forum: TBI
03-31-2003, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By Nitroburn

If the oil pressure sending unit is not above the...

If the oil pressure sending unit is not above the oil filter, it could be to the driver's side of the distributor on the back of block where the back of the intake meets the top of the block.

As...
Forum: TBI
03-30-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Nitroburn

First off, welcome to the board!!!! You say...

First off, welcome to the board!!!!

You say white-ish smoke? When it's smoking, does the exhaust have a very sweet smell to it? If so, then you're burning anti-freeze and it's most likely a head...
Forum: TBI
03-30-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By Nitroburn

I had a similar problem with the HI-6S. Mine...

I had a similar problem with the HI-6S. Mine wasn't as bad as your problem, though. When it was hooked up, it was running VERY rich and didn't have that crisp thottle response.

I contact Crane and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-18-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,308
Posted By Nitroburn

Nice job!!! I only have one concern with it... ...

Nice job!!! I only have one concern with it... what about the upper radiator hose? From the pictures, it looks like it is directly above the left side turbo. Those turbos give off some nasty...
Forum: TBI
03-17-2003, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Nitroburn

No problem... hope it helped!

No problem... hope it helped!
Forum: TBI
03-17-2003, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Nitroburn

If I remember correctly, you could use a normal...

If I remember correctly, you could use a normal SPADE electrical connector which will allow you to slide it on to the nipple (at a 90 degree angle).

That's what I had to do for my temp sending...
Forum: TBI
03-17-2003, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Nitroburn

That is your fan switch. When the coolant...

That is your fan switch. When the coolant reaches a preset temp, that little unit will turn the fan on (and back off when the coolant temp drops back down). Make SURE you have connected, otherwise...
Forum: TBI
03-16-2003, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By Nitroburn

Yeah, I have the PowerMax 2031 (it used to be...

Yeah, I have the PowerMax 2031 (it used to be called the CompuCam Series). I love it and it passed emissions with flying colors (it was also in fresh rebuilt engine).

As far as power, it has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-11-2003, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 779
Posted By Nitroburn

Dude, that looks sweet!!!! :rockon: Very...

Dude, that looks sweet!!!! :rockon:

Very nice job!
Forum: TBI
03-09-2003, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By Nitroburn

That's because stall speed is based and the...

That's because stall speed is based and the weight of the vehicle and the torque output of the engine.

Most aftermarket equipment (cams, heads, etc....) with specifications regarding numeric...
Forum: TBI
03-09-2003, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By Nitroburn

As far as taking it to the track, I'll have to...

As far as taking it to the track, I'll have to wait until it gets warmer up here (New England). :( This past summer I did get a reading from a G-Tech unit.... 15.79 @ 89 mph (But that was before...
Forum: TBI
03-08-2003, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By Nitroburn

Hum... ok. Thanks for the input. I was in some...

Hum... ok. Thanks for the input. I was in some traffic. I'll try another pull and try to get some better data.
Forum: TBI
03-08-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By Nitroburn

Could someone analyze my WinALDL data, please?

I'm getting closer to start burning my own chips. I've done some reading in different forums and such, done my research on the hardware and software needed, but I really don't have too much of a clue...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-28-2003, 05:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,582
Posted By Nitroburn

Or you could get the Haltech E6GM. Direct...

Or you could get the Haltech E6GM. Direct replacement for a lot of the GM ECMs.

That's what I would like to do, but the price is just a tad out of my scope at the moment. :(
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2003, 10:01 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 20,576
Posted By Nitroburn

Those are funny, will62085!! You know, no mater...

Those are funny, will62085!! You know, no mater where you go, you'll find someone who "thinks" they know it all, but in reality, they don't know their rear end from a hole in the ground and when...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2003, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,777
Posted By Nitroburn

You don't want to heat the bolts, but you want to...

You don't want to heat the bolts, but you want to apply heat to the area around the bolt. When you apply heat to metal it'll do two things... 1) It'll expand (this is the last thing you want the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-23-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 793
Posted By Nitroburn

True... it does work wonders! But man, it's not...

True... it does work wonders! But man, it's not the greatest on those foil-type AAA bumper stickers!!! Previous owner had that on the back bumper.... what an idiot:doh:
Forum: TBI
02-22-2003, 01:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By Nitroburn

:doh: Hum... I'll just simply send him my...

:doh: Hum... I'll just simply send him my thanks!

THANKS JON!!!

Later,
-Mike
Forum: TBI
02-21-2003, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Nitroburn

The brake lines should all be the same.

The brake lines should all be the same.
Forum: TBI
02-20-2003, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Nitroburn

The main thing you'll need to swap from the donor...

The main thing you'll need to swap from the donor car, for that brakes, is the combination valve. This is the device which is connected on the driver's side frame rail under the master cylinder. The...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-19-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 504
Posted By Nitroburn

That shot looks a lot better. You can actually...

That shot looks a lot better. You can actually see the shine on the runners! With that picture I do like the painted runners. Now you just have to polish the plenum to all hell and she'll look...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-19-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 504
Posted By Nitroburn

Getting rid of the AIR pump really cleans the...

Getting rid of the AIR pump really cleans the area up nicely. I like what you did with the chrome covers, red wires and the blue breather and clamp fittings on the heater hoses!!!

The runners... ...
Forum: TBI
02-12-2003, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By Nitroburn

Rule of thumb.. 10 psi per 1,000 rpms. You fine...

Rule of thumb.. 10 psi per 1,000 rpms. You fine with your readings.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 291
Posted By Nitroburn

How do you remove a servo?

I'm in the middle of installing a Transgo Shiftkit. I'm to the point where I need to remove the servo and replace it with the Corvette servo supplied in the kit.

After fighting with getting the...
Forum: Body
02-07-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Nitroburn

Huh... read the first post :doh:

Huh... read the first post :doh:
Forum: Body
02-06-2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Nitroburn

deadtrend - Thanks! That give me an idea of what...

deadtrend - Thanks! That give me an idea of what it'll actually look like with the grey console.

scauffiel - That's a perfect shot! It looks like you have the plate mounted just below the ashtrey...
Forum: Body
02-06-2003, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Nitroburn

You guys are killing me!!! :D Anybody? Thanks!

You guys are killing me!!! :D Anybody? Thanks!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2003, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Posted By Nitroburn

Dude... that is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great!...

Dude... that is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great! I want to do that to both the Alt/PS and AC/AIR Pump brackets.

Very nice looking engine bay!

Later,
-Mike
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 872
Posted By Nitroburn

I saw the commercial last night. I was telling my...

I saw the commercial last night. I was telling my wife they should have crunched the Chevelle instead of the Camaro.
Forum: Body
02-04-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Nitroburn

Anybody have pic of Megashifter installed in f-bird?

As the title says. The reason why I'm asking is I'm in the middle of installing one myself. However, the template that is included with the B&M Megashifter to modify the console cover so that the B&M...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2003, 08:56 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 20,576
Posted By Nitroburn

Re: know-it-all mechanic

DUH!!! The reason why brakes get a soft pedal is because air is in the line and it's that same air that is compressing. Brake fluid will not compress, but air sure will.

I was once an ASE...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Nitroburn

Jim, Do you have that part number for that...

Jim,

Do you have that part number for that shaft and where I can get one? (like I need it ASAP, of course).

I guess I might as well go ahead and get a TRansgo shiftkit as well since I'm gonna...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2003, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Nitroburn

Installing shifter - bolt snapped! HELP!!!!

I'm in the middle of installing a B&M Megashifter. I get to the part where you have to remove the stock shift arm (the piece on the tranny were the cable connects to) and replace it with the B&M...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-25-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 45,149
Posted By Nitroburn

As far back as I can remember (I'm 37 so this is...

As far back as I can remember (I'm 37 so this is REALLY going back many, many moons) I always had a love for cars. Before I even started kindergarden I had over 100 Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-24-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By Nitroburn

Well, I can tell you one thing, who ever buys it...

Well, I can tell you one thing, who ever buys it will need to do some brake work on it. The right front brake caliper is frozen and it actaully looks like it might have had that problem for some time...
Forum: TBI
01-24-2003, 07:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,938
Posted By Nitroburn

Dude.. it's a little hard to be working on it...

Dude.. it's a little hard to be working on it when you're in Cananda and your car is in the States!!! :)

Yes, I still have the engine stand. You can use it (as long as I don't have the TRANS AM...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-22-2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,465
Posted By Nitroburn

Let's see here... rebuilt 305, CraneCam Powermax...

Let's see here... rebuilt 305, CraneCam Powermax 2031 cam and springs, Crane HI-6 Ignition and PS-91 coil, Accel cap, rotor and 8.8mm wires, Hooker Aerochamber cat-back system.

Got a POSI unit,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-22-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,465
Posted By Nitroburn

Thanks. Believe me, it took me about a month to...

Thanks. Believe me, it took me about a month to decide which tires I was gonna go with, but as far as size goes, the Eagle NASCAR's had the widest tread width for a given size tire compared to other...
Forum: Exhaust
01-22-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
Posted By Nitroburn

Maybe it's just the angle at which the picture...

Maybe it's just the angle at which the picture was taken at, but it looks like that the right side (passenger side) in relation to the frame rail is very low.

Don't get me wrong, David, I'm not...
Forum: Exhaust
01-22-2003, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
Posted By Nitroburn

I'd hate to be the devil's advocate here, but...

I'd hate to be the devil's advocate here, but you're gonna drag the front of that y-pipe quite often. I be VERY careful when going over speed bumps with that puppy!

Later,
-Mike
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-22-2003, 07:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,465
Posted By Nitroburn

Aren't you the ball-buster!!?!?!? Hey, at least...

Aren't you the ball-buster!!?!?!? Hey, at least I keep it in the PONTIAC arena!!! And actually, the Aztek is a blast to drive!!!
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