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Forum: Power Adders
10-30-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,537
Posted By HF_monster

Re: single turbo stock 350 carb'd questions

yeah know I can get the turbo I listed pretty cheap Ill look in to the others and see what the prices are going to be. dont think im going to go over .450/.460 lift range that way I dont have to buy...
Forum: Power Adders
10-30-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,537
Posted By HF_monster

single turbo stock 350 carb'd questions

Okay just as the title says Id like to do a single turbo set up on a stock 350 engine, fabrication is not an issue as I have the tools and the time. I want to try this out and see if I want to go any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,547
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Belt size for AIR pump delete

yeah lol 88 is serpentine IIRC but easy way to measure is use string and add an inch to the final that will get him close
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,939
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Backfire through intake!

could be carbon tracking in the cap but sounds a lot like a timing issue, im going to go with affliction1 on this one try moving the dis. a little and see what happens couldnt hurt.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By HF_monster

Re: options on 406 build

yeah back when I had this block first done the aftermarket blocks were way out of the price range, IIRC i looked at a dart block and it was about 2200-2600 all in all with all the machine work and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,807
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Any real advantage to an MSD swap, in my 3rd gen ??

the magnetic pick up in the base of the distruibtor is more than likely what they are talking about it sends the signal to the igniton module to charge/discharge the coil that is where it would plug...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Fuel rails ?

IIRC they are the same but if your going to the junkyard their should be plenty to pick from
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: 1991 305 TPI 5spd Mods - Need advise

anytime you make changes like that your going to have to have the computer retuned to get the most out of the parts, Id also add headers and a cat back to the list to help those heads breath better...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,547
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Belt size for AIR pump delete

V belt or serpentine?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,939
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Backfire through intake!

are you sure you have the firing order right you didnt cross a plug wire check that first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By HF_monster

Re: several questions

its not necessary but always a good idea to prime it, 1st it will tell you your going to have good oil pressure and it will fill the oil filter so you dont have a dry start (everything will have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Car back together but no start....

your going in the right direction, I'd also start by looking at my wire connections at the starter, check the block ground also, if everything checks out move to the neutral safety switch, then to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Can Pontiac 2.5l Head Bolts be retorque?

dead blow hammer works most of the time
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Fuel rails ?

they should be the same their is no difference between a 305 and 350 externaly anyway when in dout look up part numbers from a local parts store and see if they are the same
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By HF_monster

Re: looking for TPI guru in Jacksonville FL

if you have a lap top and 30 bucks to build the cable and buy a sodering gun you can do it yourself and save some money. the software is free use either Win ALDL or tunerpro and do some data logging...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Stalling

if the car had been sitting for an extended period of time varnish could build up and cause the problem If your worried about it try replacing the fuel filter an see what the old one looks like might...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

cool sorry apartment flooded over the weekend so wasnt able to get on what did it turn out to be?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Can Pontiac 2.5l Head Bolts be retorque?

head bolts are cheap if in dout replace them cheep insurance but Ive reused stock head bolts many times and never had a problem just put some moly lube on them before torquing them down.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By HF_monster

options on 406 build

heres what I have and have done so far 1973 400 SBC, bored 30 over, steel splayed 4 bolt mains installed with ARP main studs, all machine work is done execpt might have the coolant passages pluged...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-18-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

Re: performer RPM conversion

wow was gone for a few days and looks like things got a little out of hand lol.

I would like to try on the RPM before i do this to my Vic JR as a learning curve so if I screw up im not out...
Forum: Fabrication
09-12-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,825
Posted By HF_monster

Re: cheap welder for floorpans?

when your just learning though flux isnt a good idea, but yeah done lots of panels with flux and it works fine but you have to have the eye for it so to speak lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By HF_monster

Re: CTS question, amongst others. Used tunerproRT

from the sounds of it yes, if it dosent fix the problem then I would say its time for some brain storming, the computer isnt giving any codes?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

yeah electrical parts go out at the strangest times it could be the neutral safty switch but if you bypass all that and it still dosent crank then is between the starter and the safety switch it will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

lower right corner
jumping from the yellow wire to the purple on the neutral safty switch should bypass all that it should crank but might not run without the signal going to the computer atleast...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

lower right hand corner should be all you need http://repairguide.autozone.com/znetrgs/repair_guide_content/en_us/images/0996b43f/80/20/e2/29/large/0996b43f8020e229.gif
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

yeah Ive had that problem before too without knowing the pinout of the relay an easy way to check is to find the hot wire then use the ground probe to find the relay grounds then using care use a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

yeah sorry had to run some errands, short old school way is to turn the key to run get under the car with a long insulated screwdriver and arc the terminals on the starter to force it to turn. if you...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-12-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

Re: performer RPM conversion

TBI was an option I looked at and worked with before and was not all that impressed, its a good system but has its limitations on what it can support. if I decide to upgrade later to a turbo or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,266
Posted By HF_monster

Re: reusing old roller lifters?

if they roll freely and no binding on the plungers you should be good
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,266
Posted By HF_monster

Re: reusing old roller lifters?

you could try a little WD-40 and very fine emory cloth for light surface rust but if they are pitted get some from the junkyard they are cheep enough
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Starter no crank-FAST RESPONSE NEEDED PLEASE

possibe bad resistor in the vats, but with the wires getting hot like that I would suspect a ground issue or broken wire try ohm'ing them out and see if its a bad wire one thing thats overlooked a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By HF_monster

Re: 91 Z28 Alternator Rattling

I believe its controled by the computer on TPI IIRC but not too sure but if the RPM is low enough it can cause a vibration from the load the compressor creates. If you have a schematic for the pin...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-12-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

Re: performer RPM conversion

yeah figured that but out of all the times ive been to the junk yards out here Ive only seen 1 TPI intake, its mostly old CC carbs and TBI stuff they charge an arm and a leg for that too. Though I do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Custom TBI 350, can't find the problem (long)

have you checked to make sure you dont have a pluged cat or perhaps the timing chain jumped a tooth?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By HF_monster

Re: 91 Z28 Alternator Rattling

I dont believe that their was a bracket to the exhaust but I could be wrong. If it was me I would check the belt tension or a possible miss alignment of the pulleys as a source of the problem also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By HF_monster

Re: new flywheel and starter after swap...

flywheels are cheep like 25 bucks easy way to check is take a paper clip and straighten it out use a screwdriver to pull out the bendix (or remove the motor lead so the bendix kicks but dosent spin...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,039
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Low Oil Pressure!

try a thicker oil if that solves the problem then the bearings are worn out it could also be the pickup tube fell out of the pump or the pump going bad. when you do a oil change look through the...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-11-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

Re: performer RPM conversion

thanks mark,
the motor this is going on is for the tow rig for the next camaro I build so I can get the drag race motor that was going to go into my late camaro out of it. Im not looking for top...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-11-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

Re: performer RPM conversion

Yeah I know I do have a vic jr that I plan on doing this to later when I have more time, although its the non efi version ill do the same procedure. This intake has been laying around forever and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By HF_monster

Re: 1986 IROC-Z LB9 305 TPI. Codes = Dying when Idling in P/D?

Replacing the TPS should take care of the 22,44 codes the VSS is on the transmission and should be replaced also both are inexpesive, when changing them you might as well clean the IAC valve and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,790
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Very loud engine rattle, anyone know what this could be? I'm stumped. (video)

is it RPM dependent? if its still happening with the belt off I dont thinks its a pulley if its not RPM dependent check the fan blades, if it is check the balancer or maybe the idler pulley is lose/...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By HF_monster

Re: stupid tach question

no your fine its just not safe to keep the motor in that area for extended periods of time is all
Forum: Fabrication
09-10-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,825
Posted By HF_monster

Re: cheap welder for floorpans?

the harbor freight isnt bad but the wire feed on the one I bought is jumpy and flux core isnt a good wire to use on thin metal tends to burn holes even on low settings, if you can afford one that...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-10-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,487
Posted By HF_monster

performer RPM conversion

Searched and didnt find anything on this so Ill go ahead and ask. I have an old non air gap RPM intake that I was thinking about converting to MPFI. I plan on building the pads for the injectors by...
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,079
Posted By HF_monster

Re: edelbrock 1406

the bottom butterflys are mechanical they should open at greater than 75% throttle IIRC if they arent check the linkage just behind the electric choke. the top is controled by vacuum and open...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Need a little help!!!

got to love it when it turns out to be something simple like that lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Need a little help!!!

their is a inline fuse on the starter wire that connects to the same post as the battery maybe it went bad? that might be something you want to check.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,238
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Bellhousing Bolt removal

take the out the distruibtor out and move the wiring you can get them from the top side with a 9/16 wrench sometimes removing the valve covers helps too thats for the top 4 the bottom 2 a socket and...
Forum: TBI
07-11-2011, 01:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,737
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Engine dies under load or when warmed up

well checked the pickup coil and it was fine 814 ohms put it all back together and it runs fine now?? well it works im happy lol
Forum: TBI
07-10-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,737
Posted By HF_monster

Re: Engine dies under load or when warmed up

yeah thats on the list of things to do it gets towed to a shop tomorrow havent had time to work on it had to do a drive line swap on my truck used the motor that was going to go into my camaro before...
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