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Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
10-27-2013, 09:17 AM
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"There's an APP for that"
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414
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d4nk
Why would you use IBA? Forum Runner is far...
Why would you use IBA? Forum Runner is far superiour and already integrated into VBulletin software. Very easy to setup and the search feature actually works.
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Tech / General Engine
02-14-2011, 12:41 PM
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New Cam, Piston->Valve Clearance
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3,373
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d4nk
Re: New Cam, Piston->Valve Clearance
*Update*
Just for reference in case anyone wants to know. I degree'd the cam in at 106.5* intake center line. With the AFR 195 eliminators 75cc, SRP flat tops with 5cc valve relief, and a zero...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-21-2010, 08:27 PM
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Good Head porter in Colorado
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8,277
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d4nk
Re: Good Head porter in Colorado
In my mind there is still something to be said for hand crafting a head over a CNC jobby.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-21-2010, 09:30 AM
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Good Head porter in Colorado
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Posted By
d4nk
Re: Good Head porter in Colorado
I would side with leeperryracing, I was going to check out SCH to clean up my afr's. But I had F&M Performance & Machine in wheat ridge clean them up for a real respectable price, and I am happy...
Forum:
Body
10-21-2010, 10:28 AM
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NEW Firebird Hood Options: WE NEED YOUR INPUT ** VOTE **
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d4nk
Re: NEW Firebird Hood Options: WE NEED YOUR INPUT ** VOTE **
It may just be me but Im not a big fan of the heat extractor. However I do like the sharp edges in the #2 photo. I agree that a faint line needs to be there to match up with the front clip.
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Tech / General Engine
10-21-2010, 10:17 AM
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Intake valve deposit removal
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1,049
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Intake valve deposit removal
I've tried all kinds of solvents with little to no luck. I have tried mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, xylene, toluene, r7k54 reducer, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, and vinegar. I finally ended up...
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TPI
08-20-2010, 12:33 PM
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Siamesed Runner Questions?
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593
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Siamesed Runner Questions?
I used to have the TPI system on my 383. With all aftermarket parts and a lot of die grinder work, it still choked the snot out of the motor. I siameesed the upper plenum, removed the egr walls by...
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Tech / General Engine
08-09-2010, 11:03 AM
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code 43 and code 44
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856
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d4nk
Re: code 43 and code 44
DTC - 43 Knock sensor error
DTC - 44 Oxygen sensor error (lean condition indicated)
I would consider replacing the knock sensor (located in the engine block itself on the passanger side). ...
Forum:
TPI
08-07-2010, 10:40 AM
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TPI problems
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1,246
Posted By
d4nk
Re: TPI problems
I think the only way your going to get engine run on with TPI is leaky injectors. To check for vacuum leaks I like to use a bottle of MAP gas and go around all the lines and everything with it...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2010, 03:23 PM
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Servo Cover partially came off? Why?
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d4nk
Re: Servo Cover partially came off? Why?
if I remember right, there is a part that is notched out, you need to stick a pick in there and pry out the seal in order to get the cover off. Then take a big pair of channel locks on the cover and...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2010, 10:20 AM
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Trans about to go .. opinions on whats next
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443
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Trans about to go .. opinions on whats next
If I were to do it again, i would go with either a glide or a 400.
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2010, 10:08 AM
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700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
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19,058
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d4nk
Re: 700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
of course not, dont be silly =P
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 09:58 PM
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HELP! 700R4 Torque Converter Install
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13,151
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d4nk
Re: HELP! 700R4 Torque Converter Install
Just set it on there, and begin spinning it slowly, if they have the right spline count it'll plop right in there, with 3 audible clicks.
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 09:48 PM
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700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
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19,058
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
Wouldnt just removing this spring give you the hardest shift for a race application? Or is still ideal to run a spring?
Atilla the fun: what do you make your sleeves out of?
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 09:39 PM
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Servo Cover partially came off? Why?
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3,829
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d4nk
Re: Servo Cover partially came off? Why?
its an easy job, just remove the snap ring, cover, pull the first piston replace oring seal, vasoline it up, clean the snap ring groove, reassemble and make sure its seated right this time. Maybe buy...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 09:29 PM
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17
700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
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19,058
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
I am contimplating eliminating this spring for competition use. But just seems to be a problem every time I pop open a valve body. According to PATC this spring is supposed to give the firmest...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 05:01 PM
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9 bolt news?
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701
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d4nk
Re: 9 bolt news?
Probably just needs new posi cones, but might as well freshen the whole rear up. There are rebuild kits available for the 9 bolt. Here are some sources for 9 bolt parts:
www.diffsolutions.com...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 04:21 PM
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700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
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19,058
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
Yes
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2010, 12:43 PM
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700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
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19,058
Posted By
d4nk
700R4 Broke 1-2 Accumulator spring
i was just wondering what causes this problem? When I put a transgo kit in my old '86 700R4 trans it was broken. Just dug into my '88 probuilt 700R4 yesterday and it was broken!
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 12:41 AM
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Distributor gear change?
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766
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d4nk
Re: Distributor gear change?
I dont want to hijack the thread but I just got a new cam as well and it recommends a new carbon poly composite gear. Anybody every try one of these?
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 12:34 AM
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AFR 195 Eliminator Spring Pocket
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AFR 195 Eliminator Spring Pocket
Will these spring seats fit the AFR part# 1038's, or do I even need a spring seat/cup?
http://www.airflowresearch.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_39_47&products_id=112
They originally came...
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Interior
04-05-2010, 11:21 AM
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Fabric paint work well?
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772
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d4nk
Re: Fabric paint work well?
I tried some of that fabric paint on the some interior pieces with the carpet on them. The color has held out good and hasnt started flaking, but it did change the feel. It is a lot stiffer now and...
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Tech / General Engine
03-20-2010, 12:17 AM
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Cam swap in or out of vehicle?
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478
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d4nk
Re: Cam swap in or out of vehicle?
Just build the one thats in the garage, pull one and install the other.... done
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2010, 03:20 PM
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Decent paint gun?
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1,235
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Decent paint gun?
I hope you have a big supply on your air compressor. I picked up a sharpe finex 3000 hvlp gravity feed gun for just under $75 a few years back. Has worked great. When I first bought it I figured...
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Suspension and Chassis
03-08-2010, 01:34 PM
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S&W 8 point roll bar rear brace location
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691
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d4nk
S&W 8 point roll bar rear brace location
I am in the process of burning in a s&w 8 point roll bar kit. I have seen some people that run the rear braces all the way back to the luggage compartment, some of them go from the hoop to the shock...
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Engine Swap
02-11-2010, 12:40 PM
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25
Post your Gas Mileage!!
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2,911
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d4nk
Re: Post your Gas Mileage!!
383 Carb
700R4
3.27 rear
8mpg
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-11-2010, 12:26 PM
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5
Sand to metal or just old primer? HOK PRODUCTS
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1,578
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d4nk
Re: Sand to metal or just old primer? HOK PRODUCTS
Like others have said if the clear coat is fine just scuff it and shoot. If its peeling it needs to come off! You can pickup the masking paper and pretty much any automotive paint supplier or even...
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Carburetors
02-04-2010, 11:50 PM
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13
Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
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9,569
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d4nk
Re: Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
No sorry its late here I just noticed the 4165 was spread bore.
The rpm air gap is for a square bore. Personally if it was me I would try to find a holley carb 4777 (650cfm double pumper) along...
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Carburetors
02-04-2010, 11:41 PM
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13
Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
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9,569
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
Square bore- The 4 barrel carb's front and rear throttle plates are the same size.
Spread bore- The carb's rear throttle plates are larger diameter (like a GM Quadrajet or Chrysler Thermoquad)
...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-04-2010, 11:35 PM
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2
hollowed out catalytic converter
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540
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d4nk
Re: hollowed out catalytic converter
:lol: are you serious?
Forum:
Carburetors
02-04-2010, 11:24 PM
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13
Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
Views:
9,569
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
Yea the performer would be fine for ya.
However the 4165 is a spreadbore and single inlet. :\
Forum:
Carburetors
02-04-2010, 11:16 PM
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13
Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
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9,569
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
Not a bad deal but you will still probably have to drop another $50 on a rebuild kit for it.
The performer manifold's operating range is idle-5500rpm
the rpm air gap is 1500-6500rpm
the air...
Forum:
Carburetors
02-04-2010, 11:02 PM
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13
Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
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9,569
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Converting to Carb - Holley 650 DP 6498?
yup 4165 650cfm.
Why not go with the rpm air gap?
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2010, 03:44 PM
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15
Tranny leak into TQ cover
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1,336
Posted By
d4nk
Re: Tranny leak into TQ cover
My guess would be the rear main seal.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-21-2010, 11:26 PM
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12
what is the best to use to fix a timing cover seal oil leak?
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2,820
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d4nk
Re: what is the best to use to fix a timing cover seal oil leak?
Even with a forged crank I dont think I'd want to jack it up by the crank snout.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-21-2010, 12:05 AM
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12
what is the best to use to fix a timing cover seal oil leak?
Views:
2,820
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d4nk
Re: what is the best to use to fix a timing cover seal oil leak?
new pan gasket.... or if its temporary remove the front 4 or so pan bolts on each side and loosen the back ones, enough to drop that pan down a little bit, load it up with RTV and sinch it back up.
Forum:
TPI
01-19-2010, 02:15 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
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2,052
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d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
The corvette 113 heads would be a good choice as they are aluminium and probably better flowing. Might have to do some searching to find them. The 113 refers to the last 3 digits in the casting...
Forum:
TPI
01-19-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies:
33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
If you already have a roller motor you can re-use the lifters, as that will save you a nice chunk of change. As far as the heads, what are the last 3 digits of the casting numbers? Located under the...
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 11:10 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
can you say thread jacking? open up a new thread!
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 03:15 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
Glad I could help, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM.
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 03:02 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
real easy to install. take the kick panel off the passanger side, drop the ECM, unscrew the retaining plate on the ecm, pull the stock PROM chip, plug the stock PROM chip into the moates.net GP1...
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 02:41 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
I would stay away from the hypertechs. I was very happy with my ostrich:
http://www.moates.net/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=169
Can make on the fly adjustments to the computers brain...
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 02:21 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
215 - 220hp for a 1988 LB9
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 02:17 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
Rock Falls Raceway shows 838ft, Wisconsin International shows 709ft. So with my old combo it would be around 13.5 maybe a little slower up there. So figure high to mid 13's.
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 01:59 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
I never had the car on a dyno, but my best 1/4 mile pass with that combo was 14.6 granted our local track is 5,800ft elevation so that played a major roll in it.
I had also stabbed a lunati voodoo...
Forum:
TPI
01-18-2010, 12:36 PM
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33
305 Build Questions
Views:
2,052
Posted By
d4nk
Re: 305 Build Questions
pick up a 350 block, rebuild it. then do a direct replacement.
I ran a 305 with the trickflow heads, edelbrock lower TPI manifold, SLP runners, and a ported plenum. 24# injectors with a ostrich...
Forum:
TPI
01-15-2010, 01:43 PM
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installing a new cam in my tpi and need some advice
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d4nk
Re: installing a new cam in my tpi and need some advise
thats a pretty tight lsa, might be fun to tune.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-15-2010, 01:40 PM
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4
head gasket question
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467
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d4nk
Re: head gasket question
No sealant needed. Look on the face of the gaskets as sometimes they will say "UP" on them.
Forum:
TPI
01-11-2010, 05:20 PM
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7
fuel pump isnt working?!
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630
Posted By
d4nk
Re: fuel pump isnt working?!
Did the oil pressure sensor solve the problem?
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-11-2010, 11:14 AM
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12
Spend my money... 383 build
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902
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d4nk
re: Spend my money... 383 build
I'd stay away from the thumpr line as it would be all bark and no bite. I would also stay away from scat and eagle, after see'ing 3 scats and 2 eagle cranks at my machine shop sitting in 3 peices. ...
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