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Forum: TPI
03-04-2004, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By bandit454

Check the flexable fuel lines where they screw...

Check the flexable fuel lines where they screw into the fuel rail. oou will have to take them loose to look at the oring. These have a oring in them and if they leak there it will leak onto the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-04-2004, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By bandit454

The underside of the hoods do not have clear on...

The underside of the hoods do not have clear on them, just the basecoat color. I would wait for a complete paintjob and then paint and put clear over it then, they look so much better, but I did as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2004, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By bandit454

I'm not going to argue, I'm just speaking from...

I'm not going to argue, I'm just speaking from experience. You may have had a short-not a open like most do. That would cause drain of battery quickly. You can drive with a bad spot on motor that has...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2004, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By bandit454

Your in luck, the Orings are leaking if it is...

Your in luck, the Orings are leaking if it is coming from the top of the injector.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-05-2004, 10:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,704
Posted By bandit454

FB305, send it my way, just pm me.

FB305, send it my way, just pm me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By bandit454

Not neccesarily. A bad spot on the motor would...

Not neccesarily. A bad spot on the motor would not drain the battery unless it was shorted. If the starter motor has stopped at a bad spot on amateur that is open, it would take a few turns of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-05-2004, 11:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,704
Posted By bandit454

FB305svs, I did to the tensioner. I had to be...

FB305svs, I did to the tensioner. I had to be careful on it and baked it at a little cooler temp and a process of heat and cool, the same way I do plastic. It has been over a 1 1/2 and no problems...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By bandit454

Just think of the good points though, not the...

Just think of the good points though, not the pain and agony you will go thru. The O-Rings are a lot cheaper than injectors.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,704
Posted By bandit454

Except the ole coolant bottle, replacing mine...

Except the ole coolant bottle, replacing mine this year but have to finish the ole headlight repair kit. I have a 89 and they just went bad, guess I can't complain.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By bandit454

The same thing happened when I replaced my...

The same thing happened when I replaced my injectors with brand new ones. Mine winded up being a injector leaking. I made the mistake of not testing them before I put the injector rail back in. What...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,704
Posted By bandit454

The picture makes it look more red than actually...

The picture makes it look more red than actually is when looking at it in person. I started to go another route but have won Best Late Model Class in the car shows in 3 out of 4 times I joined in one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By bandit454

They could have fouled out from the one time...

They could have fouled out from the one time flooding. You can bead blast them or clean them with sandpaper if they are fouled. Most of time a fouled out plug will be wet looking with gas on them. If...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By bandit454

If it is clicking, sounds like you may have a bad...

If it is clicking, sounds like you may have a bad spot on starter motor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2004, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,070
Posted By bandit454

Not sure how an alternator is going to help you....

Not sure how an alternator is going to help you. It is either fuel or ignition related, sounds to me like its fuel related. I would check to see if your getting fuel and if not either the fuel pump...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,704
Posted By bandit454

Here is mine, I run my own powder coat business...

Here is mine, I run my own powder coat business so I had fun on engine parts.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-04-2004, 10:16 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,152
Posted By bandit454

I'm in too. I am only 3 1/2-4 hours away, if I...

I'm in too. I am only 3 1/2-4 hours away, if I win I will just drive down and pick it up. Good Luck to all.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-27-2004, 11:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

That answers my thought process. The Monster...

That answers my thought process. The Monster Truck Challenge was there, didn't see you being you said you were a professional team.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-27-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

383, like I said, Why were you not in Huntsville...

383, like I said, Why were you not in Huntsville Friday/Sat. night?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-27-2004, 04:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

383, What makes you so confident in your going to...

383, What makes you so confident in your going to win???? You have no clue what I have, as I said, come on down and we will go to it. BTW, why wasn't you at Huntsville this weekend?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-26-2004, 10:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Already looked, (why do you think I'm so...

Already looked, (why do you think I'm so confident?) like I said, bring a large money order.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-26-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

I'll be waiting, going to be so much fun. Just be...

I'll be waiting, going to be so much fun. Just be sure to bring money, the only way I race.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-26-2004, 09:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

383, since you want to be such a smart a$$, the...

383, since you want to be such a smart a$$, the next time you roll through Alabama, stop by and you might learn a few things. There are many many things to do to improve wind resistence of a vehicle....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-25-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Whatever you think. There are many many things...

Whatever you think. There are many many things you can do to a car to reduce wind drag and it will make a difference. I tune for power at the wheels and anything to reduce wind drag. I go for total...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-25-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Apparently you are a moroon (no offense). All I'm...

Apparently you are a moroon (no offense). All I'm saying is, if I have 325 HP on the dyno, and another car has 275 HP, and he blows me away, what good does the dyno do me. Bragging rights that I have...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-25-2004, 08:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Then the flywheel horsepower is the correct...

Then the flywheel horsepower is the correct horsepower also. Wind drag will reduce the HP overall. It depends on how you look at it. If you loose HP, you will lose speed. Some measure from the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-25-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Then why do some dynos, especially the high tech...

Then why do some dynos, especially the high tech ones, have inputs for factory wind drag coefecient to make up for wind loss? Been there done that too.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2004, 11:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

I took my Pro Competition model and ran at the...

I took my Pro Competition model and ran at the track, they have what they call a midnite madness at the local track on Saturday nights. At 11:00pm until-???? they let anybody run, race each other,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

The regular ol Gtech were not all that accurate....

The regular ol Gtech were not all that accurate. The GTech Pro Competition is light years ahead and if it is run properly will give you good results. It just depends on what you want to see and how...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

It will not show up on GTech that a 4.11 car has...

It will not show up on GTech that a 4.11 car has more horsepower than a 2.73 car if you do it correctly. You do all horsepower and torque runs in your 1:1 ratio. As you said above if you put it on a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

Gearing only effects how fast you reach peak...

Gearing only effects how fast you reach peak HP/TQ. Has nothing to do with total HP/TQ.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-16-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,893
Posted By bandit454

All the answers are correct. A dyno (depending on...

All the answers are correct. A dyno (depending on which type) will give you true HP to the rear wheels without wind drag and tire drag. There are some dynos made that will take that into account, and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-01-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By bandit454

Well, I just took mine out the box left the coil,...

Well, I just took mine out the box left the coil, hard starting problem gone away and a lot smoother idle. I am going to run dyno and see the results pretty soon.
Forum: South East Region
07-30-2003, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By bandit454

Mark 305, You are about 25 minutes from me....

Mark 305,

You are about 25 minutes from me. I am in Killen, near Florence.:cool:
Forum: South East Region
07-30-2003, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By bandit454

sugswt68, I live in the top north west...

sugswt68,

I live in the top north west corner of Alabama, I have some family in Mobile, about 7 hours away from here. I have owned my car since new and have kept it up like new, had a better than...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By bandit454

Get them powder coated. I powder coat myself and...

Get them powder coated. I powder coat myself and come to think of it, I have two 86-87? Iroc rims that I would let go cheap. Bought a car and parted it out on other I fixed. Let me know if your...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By bandit454

I'm not going to touch on this too much, but you...

I'm not going to touch on this too much, but you will never get a spray paint out of a can as good as a air gun. They are two totally different methods. A spray gun does not just spray compressed...
Forum: South East Region
07-25-2003, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By bandit454

I am, from Killen, AL.....

I am, from Killen, AL.....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,374
Posted By bandit454

Lets try again, I prefer body color....

Lets try again, I prefer body color....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,374
Posted By bandit454

I prefer body color also.....

I prefer body color also.....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-11-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By bandit454

Hey, I currently have the coil and box. I am...

Hey,

I currently have the coil and box. I am debating of removing the box, I mainly use my car as a show car, but do like all the performance I can get. I didn't notice and increase with box, but...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By bandit454

What do you consider high RPM????

What do you consider high RPM????
Forum: South East Region
06-09-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By bandit454

Car Shows in North Alabama

Anybody know when any car shows are in the North Alabama area, Florence, Huntsville, Decatur, anywhere. Thanks
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By bandit454

MSD/Aftermarket Ignition HP Question?

I know some people are for and some against an aftermarket ignition. Does anybody have any real HP numbers as before and after. I want to know if they really help at all especially just with the mods...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-08-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By bandit454

There is actually a different number for the...

There is actually a different number for the models on the VIN. The fifth and sixth number indicates the series and body style. The Formula, TA, and Firebird will have a different number than each...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-08-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By bandit454

Sounds to me like someone may have swapped the...

Sounds to me like someone may have swapped the VIN tag. There should be sticker inside door jamb on drivers door and one on the engine and frame with VIN. I would check these and see if it has been...
Forum: TPI
06-04-2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By bandit454

Yes, thats the EGR valve. You need to leave that...

Yes, thats the EGR valve. You need to leave that on unless you burn a new chip or you will get an error code.
Forum: TPI
06-03-2003, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By bandit454

It won't cause any codes. The ECM only sends a...

It won't cause any codes. The ECM only sends a signal to the air pump solonoids, it doesn't get any feedback whether it worked or not so it will not cause any problems what so ever.:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By bandit454

The new G-Tech Pro Competition does have RPM...

The new G-Tech Pro Competition does have RPM guage you calibrate to your cars RPM. It senses the RPM thru the power plug and it is accurate after you calibrate it, so that is how the torque...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-27-2003, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By bandit454

I have the G-Tech Pro and it has 3 accelometers...

I have the G-Tech Pro and it has 3 accelometers and also is upgradable by software download, they will be adding features as it goes. The article you read is not all the way correct, it says G-Tech...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-03-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,958
Posted By bandit454

It was more like how many cases of beer.:doh: ...

It was more like how many cases of beer.:doh:

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