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Forum: North East Region
12-31-2002, 04:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 245
Posted By 89RS355

Cincinnati Crew and around in here..

For any lost GCFBA members, our new board is located at:

http://gcfbacom.powweb.com/cgi-bin/ikon/ikonboard.cgi?

For some reason there was not an e-mail sent out, so I know alot of you might be...
Forum: TBI
08-17-2002, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,515
Posted By 89RS355

Are we talking about backfire or afterfire? When...

Are we talking about backfire or afterfire? When you go full throttle about 2000rpm, does it bog then pick back up a little later? Can you give me more info on your setup?

Jerry
Forum: TBI
12-19-2001, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By 89RS355

The gas also works as a coolant to keep the pump...

The gas also works as a coolant to keep the pump from dying on you. I have known many people that run out of gas and end up have to replace the fuel pump. You will stall the engine long before...
Forum: TBI
12-02-2001, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By 89RS355

Before I went and messed around with my previous...

Before I went and messed around with my previous setup I did 14.1 at 101. Now, I would be lucky to hit low 20's in my current state of tune. Pretty much a dead project now, shame, used to be a fun...
Forum: TBI
11-13-2001, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 568
Posted By 89RS355

I am in a good position to speak on this. I have...

I am in a good position to speak on this. I have both: a modded 350tbi RS and a 94Z28 (6M). Simple, I love them both. Sure, I was a little upset when I drove the 94 and found out how fast and fun it...
Forum: TBI
10-29-2001, 05:24 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,444
Posted By 89RS355

Sorry to bardge in! I made the cable and have the...

Sorry to bardge in! I made the cable and have the software all setup and get no readings. I double checked the cable and it is made right according to the diagram. The software opens up just fine as...
Forum: TBI
10-24-2001, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By 89RS355

I have a nordscog (sp!) in my dual pillar. Taps...

I have a nordscog (sp!) in my dual pillar. Taps right into the O2 sensor lead. It's digital, and looks cool as hell. However, it is slow to react (O2 sensor limitations) and I doubt it is that...
Forum: TBI
10-22-2001, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By 89RS355

Yes, you can get the air conditioning eliminator...

Yes, you can get the air conditioning eliminator and save the compressor. When you want to add it back on, you will need to replace the reciever drier, bolt the compressor up and take it to a shop to...
Forum: TBI
10-22-2001, 07:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 543
Posted By 89RS355

Edelbrock T.E.S. uncoated here as well. Been on...

Edelbrock T.E.S. uncoated here as well. Been on there five years, with no problems other than they are ugly. But they have been uncoated and not one problem other than ruined a couple of header...
Forum: TBI
10-22-2001, 06:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By 89RS355

Thorttle cable bracket with carb intake

I have a Holley (300-64) carb intake, and the bracket has to be mounted too far back to clip the square retainer into it to hold both the cruise control and throttle cables. What have you guys done...
Forum: TBI
10-22-2001, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 469
Posted By 89RS355

A tbi car has this natural tendenacy to do this,...

A tbi car has this natural tendenacy to do this, but gets more pronounced with mods. I would check and/or replace the fuel pump. This is a hard problem to track down, and many people have fought this...
Forum: TBI
08-28-2001, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By 89RS355

Summit? Are you talking about getting a...

Summit? Are you talking about getting a performance chip for a caprice, or a custom prom made thru them? I didn't know summit did that?
Jerry

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1989 Lt. Blue RS 5-speed
355...
Forum: TBI
08-17-2001, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By 89RS355

TTT

TTT
Forum: TBI
08-17-2001, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By 89RS355

Check e-bay and do a search for tbi to see what...

Check e-bay and do a search for tbi to see what these things go for. I would say around 325-375 or so.
Jerry

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1989 Lt. Blue RS 5-speed
355 crate motor, Compucam 2040,
PST...
Forum: TBI
08-16-2001, 05:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By 89RS355

TTT, I am having the same problem with mine. ...

TTT, I am having the same problem with mine.
Jerry

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1989 Lt. Blue RS 5-speed
355 crate motor, Compucam 2040,
PST Front suspension,
Hotchkis rear suspension,
EDL T.E.S., 3"...
Forum: TBI
08-15-2001, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By 89RS355

I have seen several setups on a few trucks in an...

I have seen several setups on a few trucks in an annual car show around here. It is the same basic setup, but I am not sure about the computer issues, etc. The kit should fit ours with a little extra...
Forum: TBI
08-13-2001, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By 89RS355

Try setting you timing back to about 4btdc for...

Try setting you timing back to about 4btdc for testing. Sounds like a vacuum leak. If your idle ever hunts and pecks, 10-1 says it is a vacuum leak. Make sure you iac is working o.k. and that the...
Forum: TBI
08-13-2001, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By 89RS355

To do a quick check on the computer jumper the...

To do a quick check on the computer jumper the aldp uder your driver's side dash. It should flash a code twelve if the computer is able to function properly, then flash remaining codes if there are...
Forum: TBI
07-04-2001, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By 89RS355

Yes, but you will be hard pressed to document the...

Yes, but you will be hard pressed to document the difference because it is very slight. After your car warms up, the engine is recieveing signald from sensors onn the motor that helps it gauge it's...
Forum: TBI
07-04-2001, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By 89RS355

Amen TAS! Bt, if you must rebuild a 305,...

Amen TAS!

Bt, if you must rebuild a 305, stay AWAY from that lt4 cam. Damn, that thing is not even ground right for a stock LT1. Too damn big. Just stick with a compucam, one of the low end...
Forum: TBI
07-04-2001, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By 89RS355

yup. it should hold fine. Get it, and if you...

yup. it should hold fine. Get it, and if you manage to break it, replace parts at that time, because you have something better to upgrade at this point. But I wouldn't put any parts into it until one...
Forum: TBI
07-04-2001, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
Posted By 89RS355

Yes, Jet makes a switchable chip to limit the...

Yes, Jet makes a switchable chip to limit the revs, etc. It is not reactive to the throttle position sensor or any outside variables to determine that you want the power when you move you foot. You...
Forum: TBI
07-01-2001, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By 89RS355

I have the compucam, and love it, but did not...

I have the compucam, and love it, but did not install it alone, so have no comparison to judge it by itself. My grind has a SWEET POWERBAND AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE GEARS TO MATCH. IDLES LIKE A...
Forum: TBI
06-20-2001, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By 89RS355

Maybe the minimum air needs to be set. I don't...

Maybe the minimum air needs to be set. I don't think it is a part that has gone bad on you, rather an adjustment that needs to be set. When you hold it at idle, does it bounce or stay solid? Look...
Forum: TBI
06-18-2001, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By 89RS355

Gears and posi. It will make the car into a whole...

Gears and posi. It will make the car into a whole new machine. Next, if you really have the mod bug under skin, just do external engine parts that will transfer over to a 350 when you switch. Also,...
Forum: TBI
05-27-2001, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By 89RS355

Keep it in fifth as long as you can, use the...

Keep it in fifth as long as you can, use the cruise control if it works, and don't load it alot in fifth, it just wastes gas. Other than that don't worry too much about gas mileage, or you will end...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 295
Posted By 89RS355

Well, not that's odd isn't it? The only thing I...

Well, not that's odd isn't it?
The only thing I can think of off hand in the dstributor is the ignition module. But that normally goes bad once and never works again.
So you had spark getting from...
Forum: TBI
05-21-2001, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By 89RS355

Well, something is out of whack for sure. What...

Well, something is out of whack for sure. What does it do it you just sit there and let it idle? Does it hunt and peck for it? Then it would be a vacuum leak. If it boggs down then picks up as you...
Forum: TBI
05-21-2001, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By 89RS355

Mike, not really related to what your considering...

Mike, not really related to what your considering with this next paycheck, but have you considered gears? Could run total just a hair above a single paycheck, but worth every penny. Period.

Jerry...
Forum: TBI
05-21-2001, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By 89RS355

Yeah, the TPS sensor is on the passenger side of...

Yeah, the TPS sensor is on the passenger side of the throttle body/ The MAP sensor is mounted on the left side firewall, it will have a vacuum line running to it.

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Jerry
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Forum: TBI
05-19-2001, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,926
Posted By 89RS355

Everybody here brought up great suggestions, and...

Everybody here brought up great suggestions, and nobody was wrong. I think this is a great reminder of how important it is to look at your engine as a "system" rather than a few seperate components....
Forum: TBI
05-16-2001, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By 89RS355

Yup, what fastbroker said. I removed mine to...

Yup, what fastbroker said. I removed mine to clean up the engine bay a litte, and because it didn't work out too good with the manifold I'm using. I am having some current drivabilty issues, so I...
Forum: TBI
05-16-2001, 08:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,617
Posted By 89RS355

I'm surprised no one mentioned gears. If your...

I'm surprised no one mentioned gears. If your looking to have some fun on the street, toss in some 4.10's and upgrade your suspension. It will make it ALOT more enjoyable to drive. After that, then...
Forum: TBI
05-10-2001, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By 89RS355

Not hard at all. Pretty easy. For the fan switch,...

Not hard at all. Pretty easy. For the fan switch, tap into the temp sensor on the passenger's side head and run it to ground to get the fans on. Very easy. You can use a lighted switch, and you dont...
Forum: TBI
05-10-2001, 05:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By 89RS355

Nah, you should be fine. Mine has always been...

Nah, you should be fine. Mine has always been like that, and it has only started on fire twice. Just kidding!

Jerry

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Jerry

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89 RS Lt Blue T-Tops...
Forum: TBI
04-29-2001, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,824
Posted By 89RS355

Also makes everyone and thier mother want to race...

Also makes everyone and thier mother want to race you. Just depends on what kind of attention your looking for. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif

Yeah, you can get a blower for tbi....
Forum: TBI
04-29-2001, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By 89RS355

Well, I would test it to make sure the fuel pump...

Well, I would test it to make sure the fuel pump is losing pressure, cause it sure sucks to change. Major pain in the *** (at least it was for me) Get an accurate reading on the pressure and kill...
Forum: TBI
04-29-2001, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 402
Posted By 89RS355

Yes, check the little things. There is so much...

Yes, check the little things. There is so much more to a tune up than plugs and wires. Did you check your timing? Do you know if you are running rich or lean? Like Pablo said, check the readings on...
Forum: TBI
04-09-2001, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By 89RS355

Bob, I am sorry to take so long to post some part...

Bob, I am sorry to take so long to post some part numbers. I didn't mean to leave you up in the air. If you havn't already found the info your looking for, here some #'s:
17112493-injectors...
Forum: TBI
04-09-2001, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By 89RS355

Bob, sorry for the delay. You have probably found...

Bob, sorry for the delay. You have probably found what you need by now, but here's some info anyway:
17112493-injectors
10456288-knocksensor
16128261-module
These are older numbers given to me by...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2001, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By 89RS355

Rsilver, I have the numbers but can't locate them...

Rsilver, I have the numbers but can't locate them right now. I will post them as soon as I can. Also, yes you will need some 350 injectors to get things running properly. I drove with the STOCK...
Forum: TBI
03-04-2001, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By 89RS355

You can pull timing very easy with MSD 6AL, or a...

You can pull timing very easy with MSD 6AL, or a Crane unit. I have one of each on both of my cars and like them both, although the MSD is more user friendly and has better instructions. What...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2001, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By 89RS355

Yeah, won't hurt a thing. I wouldn't think twice...

Yeah, won't hurt a thing. I wouldn't think twice about it. And you will get colder air into the housing, I don't know how calibrated your butt-o-meter is, but it should make a -small- difference in...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2001, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By 89RS355

Clean, some air cleaner housings will have...

Clean, some air cleaner housings will have several different size "punch-outs" for various size senors. If not, it is easy to drill a hole for it and fasten it on. Also, there are many places you can...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2001, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By 89RS355

Yeah, you should be able to smooth it out with...

Yeah, you should be able to smooth it out with the idle and minimum air adjustment. Sounds like it is going to be a real gun ride!!! Let us know what other problems and fixes you find, I'm sure it...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2001, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By 89RS355

Hey fast, you'll get a kick out of this: ...

Hey fast, you'll get a kick out of this:

Today we finished with my friend's 94 mustang. 331 stroker, 14psi Vortech unit. Should be good for 450+ horse as soon as we can get it dynoed. So we start...
Forum: TBI
03-01-2001, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By 89RS355

Sounds like it should work. What pressure(s) are...

Sounds like it should work. What pressure(s) are you running right now? I can't think of why you can't et the correct setting with the one on the unit.
Also, can the injectors work if they are "dead...
Forum: TBI
02-09-2001, 05:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 389
Posted By 89RS355

I'm not saying not to install headers. Crap, I...

I'm not saying not to install headers. Crap, I have headers on every car I own, even on my girlfriends car and I had to fab those from scratch. But I do think that expecting a "noticable" gain during...
Forum: TBI
02-07-2001, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By 89RS355

I can't remember if you need to turn off the key,...

I can't remember if you need to turn off the key, put the plug back in, then restart it. I think it should adjust it when you put it back in, even with the engine running. If your having a problem,...
Forum: TBI
02-07-2001, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 389
Posted By 89RS355

Damn, OneFine, I am always agreeing (sp?) with...

Damn, OneFine, I am always agreeing (sp?) with you. Yes, I believe headers on a stock 305 will not really improve daily street driving, which is what you njoy most of the time anyway. However, if you...
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