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Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-14-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By todd200

Re: Vacuum leak with HSR

Sorry I didn't update, but I figured it out the next day. This was an early one and I figured I would have to do exactly what you did. As it turns out when I was laying across the engine installing...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-08-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By todd200

Vacuum leak with HSR

I need some help here. I've been working a a friends completely stock 89 IROC with a L98 and 74,XXX miles. He just recently bought the car and wanted a tune-up as the car was running poorly.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By todd200

Re: 305 HIGH oil pres

Seems normal to me. Mines 60-65 cold idle, 25-30 hot.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By todd200

If the cylinder isn't firing it will cause damage...

If the cylinder isn't firing it will cause damage rather quickly. That cylinder will wash down with fuel and wear the walls and rings.
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By todd200

I can tomorrow.

I can tomorrow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By todd200

I believe ede meant that if you truly had no oil...

I believe ede meant that if you truly had no oil pressure, the parts would be destroyed by now. I can remove my valve covers with the engine running at idle and not loose any oil. I have no...
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By todd200

I had to grind mine on the pass side a bit.

I had to grind mine on the pass side a bit.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 731
Posted By todd200

Buy, Rent, Borrow, Steal a dampener installer. ...

Buy, Rent, Borrow, Steal a dampener installer. Thrust bearings don't like being hit with a hammer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By todd200

My bad. Guess I scanned a little too quickly.

My bad. Guess I scanned a little too quickly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By todd200

My brother and one of my friends are both running...

My brother and one of my friends are both running 7/16 studs with stock center bolt valve covers. They will fit, but you will have to cut out the supports inside the valve cover. I'll see if there...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-22-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,258
Posted By todd200

I'm using a stock T-5 starter with 2210's so I...

I'm using a stock T-5 starter with 2210's so I would think any mini starter would work.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-17-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By todd200

Great point, but I never said it was cheap. Of...

Great point, but I never said it was cheap. Of course that just makes me look even worse.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By todd200

1352-247. 96 world class V-6 T-5. That sucks. ...

1352-247. 96 world class V-6 T-5. That sucks. And to think I paid money for it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By todd200

I currently have a V-6 T-5 right now. I want to...

I currently have a V-6 T-5 right now. I want to put this one in. I'm fairly positive it'll work since it has a torque arm mount, I just haven't seen a retainer like that before. When I get home...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By todd200

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By todd200

It does have the holes for the torque arm.

It does have the holes for the torque arm.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-13-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By todd200

Front bearing retainer

Just wondering if anyone has ever seen a front bearing retainer like this on a F body T-5. It's supposed to be out of a 92 Firebird. Sorry for the crappy pic.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By todd200

I would like to know too.:bs:

I would like to know too.:bs:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-12-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By todd200

Spool A spool limits differential rotation to...

Spool
A spool limits differential rotation to exactly zero. A spool consists of a pinion & ring gear only, the centre is solid, the axle is one piece. A mini-spool is similar, replacing the usual...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By todd200

Your confusing a posi diff with a spool. Posi is...

Your confusing a posi diff with a spool. Posi is short for "Positive Traction." It's just a name GM uses for their limited slip diffs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,226
Posted By todd200

Agreed. It looked too powdery to me to be epoxy....

Agreed. It looked too powdery to me to be epoxy. It doesn't make much since not to do rings and bearings if your pulling the heads off anyway. It could save you a big headache and more expense...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,226
Posted By todd200

Look at that picture. I don't think thats epoxy....

Look at that picture. I don't think thats epoxy. If the engine is low mileage, I could see the valves not having build up yet being that the back of the valve is so smooth. I would think the oil,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,226
Posted By todd200

It looks like it was sucking oil past the intake...

It looks like it was sucking oil past the intake gasket. Thay would explain the smoke on decel (high vacuum).
Forum: Exhaust
10-09-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By todd200

It will be very loud. I wouldn't bother with the...

It will be very loud. I wouldn't bother with the cut out's either, the Dynomax bullets aren't what I would call restrictive.
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By todd200

I put a bone stock 87 305 tpi set up on my car. ...

I put a bone stock 87 305 tpi set up on my car. I haven't done any tuning and still have 19# injectors. MAF is pretty forgiving if the cam isn't real big.
Forum: Brakes
10-01-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,991
Posted By todd200

Try tapping the shoes left, right, up, down. ...

Try tapping the shoes left, right, up, down. They have to be centered for the drum to slide on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 524
Posted By todd200

That mark will line up twice per combustion...

That mark will line up twice per combustion event. Pull the drivers side valve cover and turn the balance until the mark lines up and BOTH valves are closed on #1. That should be #1 at top dead...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By todd200

I think stock idle speed is around 600 in drive...

I think stock idle speed is around 600 in drive and 800 in park. You might try removing and cleaning the throttle body and IAC. Then reset the min air per this article. Timing should be at 6...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By todd200

No its not the same. The clutch disc is...

No its not the same. The clutch disc is different, the trans is weaker, and the gear ratios suck. I suggest you do a search.
Forum: South East Region
09-20-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By todd200

I haven't seen it in at least a year, but I used...

I haven't seen it in at least a year, but I used to see it all the time.
Forum: South East Region
09-17-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By todd200

Dark blue. Honestly I only saw 2 Thirdgens that...

Dark blue. Honestly I only saw 2 Thirdgens that weren't local all weekend, the blue vert and a red and black heritage. I just took the long way home everyday to intimidate all the Fourth gens. They...
Forum: South East Region
09-15-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By todd200

I not even though I live here. It's mostly all...

I not even though I live here. It's mostly all Fourth Gens. I did see a beautiful 88-89 convertible today though.
Forum: Exhaust
09-11-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,580
Posted By todd200

If the cops are picky you will get pulled over...

If the cops are picky you will get pulled over with either. I coast everytime I see a cop. I have Hooker 2210's with 3' of pipe off them and Moroso Spirals on the end about 1' from the axle. At...
Forum: TPI
09-08-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By todd200

Mine is MAF. The chip is stock. I did have to...

Mine is MAF. The chip is stock. I did have to adjust min air though, pmpn is right. Otherwise the MAF adjusts everything else nicely. There would be more power in tuning, but I plan to convert to...
Forum: TPI
09-08-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By todd200

Mine is at 6 degrees. I'm not using an afpr...

Mine is at 6 degrees. I'm not using an afpr either. I just bolted a TPI set up off a 305 onto my HOT CAMED 350, set the timing to 6 degrees and drove it.
Forum: Exhaust
08-24-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,228
Posted By todd200

Only ones I know of is Hooker 2210's

Only ones I know of is Hooker 2210's
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By todd200

Easy now. Thats how I make a living.

Easy now. Thats how I make a living.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By todd200

No. Thats just what it calls for.

No. Thats just what it calls for.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By todd200

Thirdgen starters and Fourthgen LT1 starters are...

Thirdgen starters and Fourthgen LT1 starters are different. The LT1 starter is a gear reduction type.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By todd200

A brand new LT1 starter is 180.00 at Advance...

A brand new LT1 starter is 180.00 at Advance auto. Alldata shows 1.4 hours to replace. At 75.00 an hour your right in your quote after tax and such.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2006, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By todd200

I only used Copper Kote on the block side. I...

I only used Copper Kote on the block side. I daily drive the car now and haven't had any problems. Trickflow said they were fine to use with there heads.

BTW I'm going to Louisville on Sunday to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-11-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By todd200

So are you saying I'm stupid? Maybe you should...

So are you saying I'm stupid? Maybe you should trying reading what I posted.

Barry Grant was caught using Dominators, but the article wasn't about him. My mistake . Here

I thought I would post...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-11-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By todd200

Barry Grant was caught using Dominators, but the...

Barry Grant was caught using Dominators, but the article wasn't about him. My mistake:doh: . Here



HOLLEY DOMINATOR CARBURETORS SCORE IN NHRA

Bowling Green, KY –
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-11-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By todd200

Summit doesn't carry Barry Grant anymore. My...

Summit doesn't carry Barry Grant anymore. My understanding is they had too many returns with his stuff. Also he got caught using Holley Dominators on his own Demon race car. It doesn't look good...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2006, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By todd200

Did the shop replace your pilot bearing? Also...

Did the shop replace your pilot bearing? Also have you adjusted your base timing? Too far advanced at idle will cause clutch chatter.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2006, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By todd200

Yes. There is a MAF power relay. If you are...

Yes. There is a MAF power relay. If you are standing in front of the car looking at the relay pack, I believe it the one to the far left, on top of the ESC.
Forum: Carburetors
06-28-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By todd200

Yes. The loss in low end torque was barely...

Yes. The loss in low end torque was barely noticeable, but the top end was considerably better.
Forum: Carburetors
06-27-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By todd200

I had a Team G before swapping to FI. Before...

I had a Team G before swapping to FI. Before that I had a Street Dominator. Very noticable difference from 3500 rpm up.
Forum: TPI
05-28-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By todd200

SES When in Limp Home or Fail Soft?

I recently switched to TPI with a 165 ECM. Upon start-up the primary cooling fan comes on. I have no SES light or codes stored. I know the SES light works, it came on when I disconnected the ESC...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-13-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By todd200

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.
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