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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-21-2002, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By egmonster

What's a Jasper 350? What kind of heads? Cam? ...

What's a Jasper 350? What kind of heads? Cam? Stock Bore and Stroke?
Forum: TPI
08-17-2002, 03:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By egmonster

Stick with what you've got. If you want to...

Stick with what you've got. If you want to upgrade your intake, rather than spending the 400 bucks on a carb, spend it on a stealthram or lt1 modified intake. You can use all your existing sensors...
Forum: TPI
08-10-2002, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By egmonster

Seems like your time is pretty high... Get some...

Seems like your time is pretty high... Get some rubber and you should be quite a lot faster... Completely stock runners + completely stock plenum + siamesed base 3" = 40hp gain dyno proven with a...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By egmonster

I thought to get rid of the EGR effectively you...

I thought to get rid of the EGR effectively you needed new heads/headers... or can you disable it in the EPROM... thanks for the replies guys. Any ideas to clean up the fluid containers at all? I...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2002, 03:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,076
Posted By egmonster

I have to agree with Gruvin on the suspension...

I have to agree with Gruvin on the suspension mods. Also a higher lockup will be better for your track times and won't hurt your mileage... exhaust is a must and make sure your car is dialed in... ...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2002, 02:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By egmonster

Best mods to free up your engine bay from clutter!

Any thoughts or ideas? Of course pulling your AIR pump (since smog is a non issue) will help... and getting rid of the AC... new pulleys... but does anyone else have any other good mods? Anything...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-03-2002, 01:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,804
Posted By egmonster

I wonder what it would take to make a turbo'd...

I wonder what it would take to make a turbo'd shopping cart street legal....
Forum: TPI
07-26-2002, 12:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 897
Posted By egmonster

I can't see why you would have problems with...

I can't see why you would have problems with headers if they were installed properly...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2002, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By egmonster

For me I'd just suggest the bigger injector in...

For me I'd just suggest the bigger injector in case you feel like adding a blower or anything in the future. My personal opinion is that you will be pushing those injectors pretty far and it can't...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-08-2002, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By egmonster

Depends on what you want to do. If I were you...

Depends on what you want to do. If I were you I'd look for someone running AFR heads with the kind of ET's and HP/TQ you'd like to see. AFR's make good power throughout the powerband though, so you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2002, 02:07 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,157
Posted By egmonster

Ahh oh ok. I'm currently porting my baseplate...

Ahh oh ok. I'm currently porting my baseplate and polishing my plenum and what not and I was tempted to look into head porting as well... The motor I have needs a rebuild though so I'm not sure...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2002, 12:22 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 147,157
Posted By egmonster

I am inexperienced at cylinder head porting...

I am inexperienced at cylinder head porting (never done it before!) but I am curious as to what exactly you're doing. It seems to me that you are going to be hurting your compression with all the...
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 11:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,655
Posted By egmonster

B2L = Iron Heads L98 = Aluminum Heads

B2L = Iron Heads
L98 = Aluminum Heads
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By egmonster

30lb/hr just to be on the safe side

30lb/hr just to be on the safe side
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By egmonster

Well to be honest I love the look of my stock TPI...

Well to be honest I love the look of my stock TPI intake. I think I am just going to have to do major porting :). It's also nice to have that "basically stock" look as well :D. I saw a guy on this...
Forum: TPI
07-06-2002, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By egmonster

TPI on a 400+ ci motor ?

I was wondering if this is a feasible thing. I am still trying to decide exactly how much I really wanna invest in the engine. I may end up going for a zz4 with forged pistons, but I am also...
Forum: TPI
07-04-2002, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 982
Posted By egmonster

The superram maybe a torque monster but the heads...

The superram maybe a torque monster but the heads definately are not. Still a pretty nice setup. You will make good power, and I assume this is more a race truck than a work truck anyway so :)
Forum: Engine Swap
07-04-2002, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By egmonster

The AFRs can take you to the 11's with a good...

The AFRs can take you to the 11's with a good suspension and tires. If you went with forged internals and splayed caps on your block you would easily be able to run a 150 shot without too much...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-04-2002, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By egmonster

Take the 350 and build it. Try to get a block...

Take the 350 and build it. Try to get a block from a similar year as your engine receptical as it should make the swap go a little more smoothly. Since you are getting all forged internals just buy...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2002, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By egmonster

Ahh yes, I have a new torque converter and tranny...

Ahh yes, I have a new torque converter and tranny that should be arriving any day now :). I also have new shocks springs, LCA relocation brackets, adjustable LCA and panhard bars coming :). As well...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2002, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 982
Posted By egmonster

I dig the cylinder head covers. Very nice indeed...

I dig the cylinder head covers. Very nice indeed :D

Never been much of a Superram fan myself but if you have to be smog legal it definately is a nice way to go :).
Forum: TPI
06-29-2002, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By egmonster

Actually it could be the injectors too I just...

Actually it could be the injectors too I just reread your post and I am stupid so what can I say :). I'd say it's probably a combination though. Definately upgrade to some 24 or 26lbers though.
Forum: TPI
06-29-2002, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By egmonster

I'd say it's the stock heads since you are...

I'd say it's the stock heads since you are probably not leaning out as I'm sure you know what's going on with your car. This is a sign that no additional air is going to your cylinder heads of...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2002, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,562
Posted By egmonster

Porting your plenum is a good thing to do, but...

Porting your plenum is a good thing to do, but you can move up the powerband by siameseing the baseplate. You can definately make serious #'s with the stock TPI baseplate and Plenum. Aftermarket...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-27-2002, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By egmonster

You'll make more torque with the 210's btw. They...

You'll make more torque with the 210's btw. They flow better at .200 lift than the 190's. Get the 210's since you seem serious about power (although the 190's CAN make 500hp without too much...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-27-2002, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By egmonster

sounds like a mean drag engine for a nice price...

sounds like a mean drag engine for a nice price considering the lifetime labour warranty... If it's from a source you trust I'd say go for it. I don't like the Dart heads myself but to each there...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-27-2002, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 480
Posted By egmonster

Probably didn't have to worry about computers in...

Probably didn't have to worry about computers in the Vega and 57 :)
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2002, 11:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By egmonster

I think the GMPP 502 will have trouble with...

I think the GMPP 502 will have trouble with emissions... you can get one for around 5000 though without too much trouble.

You could always use your current block and get a machine shop to overbore...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2002, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 947
Posted By egmonster

I really have to know how much you paid...

I really have to know how much you paid (approximately, minus the machine work you had done to it...) for the bare aluminum big block. I would expect a lot. It's an interesting idea though, as it...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2002, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 512
Posted By egmonster

personally I'd highly recommend a chip. ...

personally I'd highly recommend a chip.

http://ice.prohosting.com/moates/gmecm/hardware.htm

You can order an adapter so that you can easily change your PROM without much hassel from this guy...
Forum: TPI
06-25-2002, 12:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,724
Posted By egmonster

With or without forced induction? I'm sure there...

With or without forced induction? I'm sure there are more minirams than superrams in the 9's without forced induction... I'm curious about this debate as I'm going to be building a big cubed sbc...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-24-2002, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 480
Posted By egmonster

On another note, why not just throw a 350 in...

On another note, why not just throw a 350 in there instead? Sell whatever 305 you were gunna use and put it towards the "build me a nice cheap 350" fund.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-24-2002, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 480
Posted By egmonster

Um. If you're really experienced and have done a...

Um. If you're really experienced and have done a huge number of swaps this one is relatively easy. Probably like a 1 or 2. If you've done a fair amount of engine work and know whats up with...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-23-2002, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 512
Posted By egmonster

If you already have headers then do what I said...

If you already have headers then do what I said plus get a cam :). LT4 Hotcam or something of that nature will suffice... you will definately need to burn your own proms though :D.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-23-2002, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 903
Posted By egmonster

Actually a friend of mine had an Xplode deck and...

Actually a friend of mine had an Xplode deck and it died on him a month after he got it... I think that whole line is bogus myself. Sony usually makes good stuff but they dropped the ball on this...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-23-2002, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 512
Posted By egmonster

I say you can push 300!!! (at the flywheel of...

I say you can push 300!!! (at the flywheel of course) with good tuning, siameseing your intake base and porting your upper plenum and doing your heads. If you have an auto get a new torque...
Forum: TPI
06-23-2002, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By egmonster

Try switching out that Hypertech chip with the...

Try switching out that Hypertech chip with the stock EPROM. You might be getting knock retard which is forcing your car to lower your timing a few degrees... That's the only thing I can think of...
Forum: TPI
06-23-2002, 02:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By egmonster

ahh. That explains it :). You must have one...

ahh. That explains it :). You must have one quick ride guy :)
Forum: Engine Swap
06-22-2002, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By egmonster

I ment to say prom... the ecu should be able to...

I ment to say prom... the ecu should be able to run what you got. Ya you could use whatever prom they sent you as a basis but you may end up regretting that as you might see just how much money you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2002, 03:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By egmonster

bring a scanner if you can. You might want to...

bring a scanner if you can. You might want to bring some new plugs and oil just in case he has flooded his car trying to turn it over. Does he know anything about cars? Did he checkt o make sure...
Forum: TPI
06-21-2002, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By egmonster

I agree DD2000 is a nice tool. I couldn't help...

I agree DD2000 is a nice tool. I couldn't help but notice you were running 10:1 compression with 10lbs of boost!!! I was wondering what octane you run and what parts you used to build your block...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-21-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By egmonster

I agree with Madmax on this one... TPIS will have...

I agree with Madmax on this one... TPIS will have your car running OK though (hopefully). Make sure you give them your altitude and let them know what kind of weather the car will be seeing too, as...
Forum: TPI
06-21-2002, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By egmonster

Well, the speed density setup is less finicky to...

Well, the speed density setup is less finicky to tune. The stock MAF ecu is a limiting factor too. It can only read so much airflow because it is running off a slower cpu than what we have lately...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2002, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By egmonster

SBC + AFR heads + Ported Edelbrock TPI base + SLP...

SBC + AFR heads + Ported Edelbrock TPI base + SLP Runners + Stock Upper Plenum Ported. That's my advice to ya :). AFR heads are the best you can get, period. If you're willing to pay 1100 for...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2002, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By egmonster

I have heard the Edelbrock headers have some...

I have heard the Edelbrock headers have some clearance issues in our cars and aren't really worth the money... You're better off with the SLP's. SLP's offer a lot of bang for the buck and you can...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2002, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By egmonster

fasterproms.com ... they burn you 3 chips and get...

fasterproms.com ... they burn you 3 chips and get you to take readings... They will burn a better chip for you than Ed will (unless Ed is doing this now too..). Also make sure you get the new...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2002, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By egmonster

Seeing as how he ran near a 15 flat I'd assume he...

Seeing as how he ran near a 15 flat I'd assume he at least has a cam in there... Most LG4's were huge dogs and it was mostly because of the cam... certainly the TBI didn't help but still... Either...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2002, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By egmonster

I must say I like what you're doing :). Sounds...

I must say I like what you're doing :). Sounds really similar to what i have planned :D
Although I must say that you should really tune it yourself... I mean with that much invested you want to...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2002, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By egmonster

I dont know if it will fit. I don't THINK it...

I dont know if it will fit. I don't THINK it will, but I can't say for sure. You can make it fit though if you want. The 3.8 is a good engine. Those Buick Grandnationals have a turbo charged...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-19-2002, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By egmonster

Ya I'm aware of the shipping. Might end up being...

Ya I'm aware of the shipping. Might end up being more pricey to drive down, I'll have to see.
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