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Forum: V6
08-10-2002, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Oh Buddy- you're talkin' my language. There's...

Oh Buddy- you're talkin' my language. There's nothing like the whine and power of high revs!

To your question on V6 vs. V8 revs, it has nothing to do with the amount of cylinders- this is...
Forum: V6
08-10-2002, 03:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Hey Overcock 2

You are not doing your job properly and are overstepping your boundries. If you were doing your job properly in the first header post, you would have locked out the individuals that fu(ked off in...
Forum: V6
08-10-2002, 02:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Thunder Alley, I'm 35 and its rare to here anyone...

Thunder Alley, I'm 35 and its rare to here anyone mention that name anymore. I spent alot of weekends while growing up in thunder alley. My father has known Guldstrand and Iskindarian and others...
Forum: V6
08-10-2002, 02:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

On the MSD NOS system I tested years ago for...

On the MSD NOS system I tested years ago for Centerforce, we aligned a second fuel supply line and regulator that tied into a solinoid. The solinoid was routed into the primary fuel line after the...
Forum: V6
08-10-2002, 02:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Did I contest what you said about platinums-NO....

Did I contest what you said about platinums-NO. what I did was re-posted your comment in agreement and then added other info adjacent to the topic of nitrous. So what is your frikin trip buddy?Then...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 09:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Are you kidding me with this comment? Have you...

Are you kidding me with this comment? Have you ever seen a piston for a car that someone hooked up NOS and used it repeatedly without any fuel pressure boost? It eventually leaves a hole inthe top of...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Hey Ovrcock

Kiss my *** on the header post commit you little fu(kin power trip pr*ck

The C.A.R.B. info update is important info to alot of us.
Forum: Southern California Area
08-09-2002, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Have you been to DromoOne indoor go-kart track on...

Have you been to DromoOne indoor go-kart track on Main & Katella behind the Katella Grill (northeast corner)? I believe your fathers shop is right near it somewhere.
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 07:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,041
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I'm an innocent bystander that keep seeing this...

I'm an innocent bystander that keep seeing this thread come up so I read it.

1st off- MarkB and the Demon Sh*theads(Sounds like a punk rock band) sound to me like the *******s here. Somehow they...
Forum: Brakes
08-09-2002, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I believe you have the performance brake package...

I believe you have the performance brake package on that year of car (the 1LE package)I could not answer that question for you but my guess would be that GM would have used the same bleed valves....
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,178
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I would suggest to just leave the MAF hooked up...

I would suggest to just leave the MAF hooked up and tap on it near the connecter area with the handle part of a screwdriver while the car is running. If the engine fluctuates when you tap on it then...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Tom, yes you are correct, they would be identical...

Tom, yes you are correct, they would be identical at same rpm, engine size has nothing to do with it.

Where engine size has a difference is - Larger displacement will generally pull through a...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 10:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,041
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I have always cracked up at the term...

I have always cracked up at the term "horsepower", if you really think about it in a fun but true way.

If you were to rope 100 horses to your bumper and have a tug-of -war, they'd pull your ***...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Just look at it like a ten-speed bicycle. First...

Just look at it like a ten-speed bicycle. First geat is low speed but lots of torque. tenth gear you have to stand an elephant on the pedals to get moving, but once you are going at speed it will...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-09-2002, 10:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,115
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

May I give you gentlemen some advice: Get a big...

May I give you gentlemen some advice: Get a big breasted woman on a trampoline and your turnout will be amazing for any club event!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2002, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,174
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I'm leaning definately to some Afco double...

I'm leaning definately to some Afco double adjustable coilovers with 225lb springs in the rear and have so far modified/beefed-up the lower shock mount and am haveng some 1/8" metal disks plasma cut...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 12:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

My father, brother and myself were up there with...

My father, brother and myself were up there with Dick Guldstrand and some other friends for a function that Mr. Guldstrand somewhat organizes every year. We were not really allowed to pass in the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2002, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

proportioning valve "mod" Brake Warning Light Question

Has any one that has remove the front plug and plunger unit to boost rear brake pressure experience whether the brake warning light stays on, or off, or even functions properly at all?

This...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Here's what I've discovered in my research on the...

Here's what I've discovered in my research on the MAP vs. MAF. The MAF actually works better in monitoring the air flow when in tuned with the fuel injection. MAP sensors will cause the motor to run...
Forum: V6
08-09-2002, 12:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Put some bearing grease around the o-ring part of...

Put some bearing grease around the o-ring part of the shaft before you reinstall the distributer and it will last forever without leaking. It helps insulate the o-ring and increases the seal alot...
Forum: V6
08-08-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Thank you Tom, I'm going to check into this...

Thank you Tom, I'm going to check into this further and see if I can find out the exact technique that can be use on an f-body V6. This sound like the hot ticket by bypassing/eliminating the MAF.
...
Forum: V6
08-08-2002, 09:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Oh g()D, New car payments! Plus higher insurance...

Oh g()D, New car payments! Plus higher insurance and registration costs! Do you realize what you can do to a used car for $314 dollars a month- actually more like $500 a month when you factor ins. &...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Might I suggest heavy lb. rear springs and larger...

Might I suggest heavy lb. rear springs and larger bump stops. You might want to try 225LB springs or higher. It will ride stiff as he// with 250-300 lb springs. Most race cars run 225Lbs in the rear.
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 10:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

NOS eats everything like candy, especially...

NOS eats everything like candy, especially pistons.

The only safe way to run NOS is with a secondary fuel supply and solinoid to boost fuel pressure and not lean out the motor when on the juice....
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I can't wait all year so I'll tell you what, why...

I can't wait all year so I'll tell you what, why don't you make me a set along with what ever info I need to get these headers submitted to C.A.R.B. and I will hand deliver my set to them. I only...
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

With a smaller diameter tire, the tire has to...

With a smaller diameter tire, the tire has to rotate more times per mile to go the same distance which means it reads faster than you are actually going.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2002, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Here's an add from Hoosier. Just one of many...

Here's an add from Hoosier. Just one of many Auto-x tire manufacturers:
The Hoosier R3S03 and A3S03 radials are Hoosier's latest generation of DOT legal competition tires. The R3S03 (Racing) tire...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2002, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

DOT ratings are only for highway tires. You are...

DOT ratings are only for highway tires. You are probably refering to rubber compound.

Her are 3 tire terms for you.
1) DOT rated- means highway legal
2)UTQG- uniform tire quality grade
3)Rubber...
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

CHC, Whats the E.T.A. on C.A.R.B. Are we looling...

CHC, Whats the E.T.A. on C.A.R.B. Are we looling like this month?
I am still waiting patiently, but eagerly.
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I have an '87 2.8 with MAF of course. Can I...

I have an '87 2.8 with MAF of course. Can I install a MAP sensor from lets say an '89 2.8 along with its computer chip and just disconnect/diable my MAF? Are they the same computers?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2002, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Roadrace slicks are better than average street...

Roadrace slicks are better than average street tires in autocross, however they do not heat up as fast as an auto-x tire. This will not allow there full potential. You will most likely get into...
Forum: V6
08-07-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Lets just say it will be more noticable than any...

Lets just say it will be more noticable than any cold air intake. The 1.6 rockers would most likely give you about a 1/4-1/2 sec off 1/4 mi. times. It is just like installing a higher lift cam and...
Forum: V6
08-06-2002, 08:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Crane cams offers performance valve springs that...

Crane cams offers performance valve springs that will handle .500" lift easily and is made specifically for our heads.

You can get them through Summit for $64.99- part # CRN-99848-12

The only...
Forum: V6
08-05-2002, 01:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I would not advise it. The TB's are percisely...

I would not advise it. The TB's are percisely machined and if you try to hand port it with a dremmel, you'll most likely disrupt the proper idle flow and will have an impossible time trying to adjust...
Forum: V6
08-05-2002, 01:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I found a pic of the truck, my Mercedes, and...

I found a pic of the truck, my Mercedes, and myself (Merc is my daughter:)) from a few years back also. I don't have any pics of the Camaro, most everything I have of the cars is on video.
Forum: V6
08-05-2002, 12:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

'68. Its an old pic that I've carried around in...

'68. Its an old pic that I've carried around in my work folder for several years, but it'll work.
Forum: V6
08-05-2002, 12:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Yes, And Yes. 1) The 3.4's still have 10mm...

Yes, And Yes.

1) The 3.4's still have 10mm studs, however I'M NOT CERTAIN WITHOUT LOOKING INTO IT but I believe they have heavier valve springs. If so, I would use the 1.6's if it were my car and...
Forum: Brakes
08-04-2002, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Speed bleeders are different than solo-bleeds....

Speed bleeders are different than solo-bleeds. Russels vs. Earl's. Earls are spring loaded on the outside where as the Russells have the springs inside the valve body. When you crack open the...
Forum: V6
08-04-2002, 11:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I did alittle research and ran some figures on...

I did alittle research and ran some figures on the 1.6 rockers. From what I came up with, the stock LB8 V6 cam has .393"I/.410"E lift. The stock valve springs will handle .420" lift.

Now I...
Forum: Brakes
08-04-2002, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Earl's solo-bleeders are inexpensive and work...

Earl's solo-bleeders are inexpensive and work great. They cost arpx. $9 per pair (you need two pairs of course). I can bleed the brakes MYSELF with the wheels already off in about 10 mins. Absolutely...
Forum: V6
08-04-2002, 01:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,739
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Re: Going to 1.52:1 roller rockers

Replacing the stock rockers to 1.52 or 1.6 without installing a new cam can actually be a good thing. Just by adding a larger ratio rocker not only adds lift to the valves like a larger cam would,...
Forum: V6
08-03-2002, 02:03 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,714
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Refreshing the post

Refreshing the post
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2002, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

yes . What you will have to look for is on the...

yes . What you will have to look for is on the top of the spring area is the isolator pad (rubber piece). Now on this pad there is a notched or indented area where the end of the spring coil "seats"...
Forum: V6
08-02-2002, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

O.K. Here we go again wiseass, 1st off, I...

O.K. Here we go again wiseass,

1st off, I was repliying to Dale who happens to own a '91 that does have a heater solinoid/valve.

Secondly, You don't know sh*t from experience about removing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2002, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

It appears that your spring fell out of the can...

It appears that your spring fell out of the can and is not seated right. It is possibly rubbing against the side of the can making a popping sound. If the springs are cut and the car is lowered, this...
Forum: V6
08-02-2002, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

I knew this "mod"(laugh) was B.S. going into it....

I knew this "mod"(laugh) was B.S. going into it. I performed the steps I listed above to free up some useless plumbing to make things easier to work on as well as a cleaner look. I like simplicity...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2002, 12:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,039
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

A wonderbar will do for your car what a wonderbra...

A wonderbar will do for your car what a wonderbra will do for your girlfriend. They both stiffen your front end. (dong..)
Forum: V6
08-01-2002, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,074
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Years ago I went through two #3cylinder plug...

Years ago I went through two #3cylinder plug wires in 6 months because of the heat from the EGR. I've run thermal boot sleeves on my Taylors for aprox 6 years now and my wires are still perfect.
Forum: V6
08-01-2002, 11:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

You can order the parts through Summit or Earl's....

You can order the parts through Summit or Earl's. Call around some performance shops near you, they may stock some Earl's fitting on hand.

The "valving on the right fender" you are speaking of is...
Forum: V6
08-01-2002, 12:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,778
Posted By AFrikinGoodTime

Here's what you need for a clean finish and...

Here's what you need for a clean finish and function:

Earls fittings #709110 (10A.N. 90* hose barb), #981610 (1/2" to 10A.N. adapter), 1 foot of 5/8" hose & 2 clamps.

1) Disconnect the two...
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