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Forum: TBI
02-07-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

I tried it and the injectors sprayed a lot less....

I tried it and the injectors sprayed a lot less. In fact the car started to crank up.
Forum: Power Adders
05-17-2004, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Check out the turbo on this lt1 4th gen, I don't...

Check out the turbo on this lt1 4th gen, I don't know whos car this is or where and if you can buy this setup.

31MB
http://www.discountchips.net/2kss/videos/turbolt1final.mpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

He's going to sell his blazer anywayz so I told...

He's going to sell his blazer anywayz so I told him I wanted to trade and he went for it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

I defenitly like the new look! I want some...

I defenitly like the new look!

I want some new smooth billet cetner caps, I think sportruck.com sells em for coddingtons.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

The wheels look to be 17"x9.5" the tires are...

The wheels look to be 17"x9.5" the tires are 255/40/17<-Is this a good size?

The car rides better than I expected and actually stays straight ahead (except when I hit bumps), I did notice my...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2003, 08:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Got some pics this morining but the good camera...

Got some pics this morining but the good camera needs some new lithium batteries, so I used the peice of crap Radioshack FlatPhoto

Before
http://www.cableone.net/myyrlin/Nov17_10.jpg

After...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2003, 09:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Well, I just did the swap :D I'll try and get...

Well, I just did the swap :D
I'll try and get some pics later today.

And they did come off of a 2wd S-10 Blazer, hell they fit better than the AR's.

But it DID make me notice the alignment...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2003, 01:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

If I have an alignment problem will it become...

If I have an alignment problem will it become more apperant with the 17s?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2003, 12:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

thats what i was thinking, but is there anything...

thats what i was thinking, but is there anything i should know when going from 15s to 17s?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2003, 12:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Here's a pic of the boyds look like new, ...

Here's a pic of the boyds look like new,

They are in definite need of a good polishing, and I would want new center caps for them.

Should I go for it, and trade?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2003, 12:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 801
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Should I trade wheels?

My cousin has some 17" boyd coddington timeless 5s
and wants to trade them for the american racing wheels that come on my tans am when i bought it.

I don't have any pics of the wheels on his...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Like DartByU said, just put a straight pipe in if...

Like DartByU said, just put a straight pipe in if you don't live somewhere with emission inspection, if so then get a new hi-flow cat from catco, magnaflow, dynomax or something.

Also as Mark A...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2003, 03:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 871
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

The stock reinforcements don't seem like much,...

The stock reinforcements don't seem like much, they bolt up with the two front holes and looks kinda like a can opener with to holes in it, I still plan on getting some aftermarket ones though.
Forum: Body
04-10-2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,059
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Someone also pointed out in that post that even...

Someone also pointed out in that post that even if that was a "fire blanket" It would not be very effective and everything would probably be toast by the time those clips come off.

If anything,...
Forum: Body
04-10-2003, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,059
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

if its old and looks like its shedding why not...

if its old and looks like its shedding why not take it out, on the other hand if its in good shape might as well leave it.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-02-2003, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

EGR stuck open(if so equipped)?

EGR stuck open(if so equipped)?
Forum: Electronics
03-26-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

"A" looks like the ide solenoid, "B" temp sensor,...

"A" looks like the ide solenoid, "B" temp sensor, "C" A/C compressor, "D" maybe the brake junction block. just a guess....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

head gaskets metal webbing?

Does the metal webbing on head gaskets face the head or block?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

I thought that was odd, so its just a fuq-up? ...

I thought that was odd, so its just a fuq-up?
How common is that?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2003, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Quick rocker arm question

Is there supposed to be a rocker without an oil hole?
If so where does it go?

Later,
Dolph
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Starting to think its a vacuum leak

after close inspection of the vacuum lines they don't leak, Its running wayyy too lean still.

I get a steady 21" in vacuum @ idle, but that doesn't mean the intake isn't leaking right?

No...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Removing emissions cause lean?

Hey, just wondering if anyone ever removed their emissions equipment and plugged off the lines on your q-jet?
Did it cause a lean condition?

For some time now I've been chasing a knock problem...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2003, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,807
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

What about the stealth? Is it any better than the...

What about the stealth? Is it any better than the performer intake?

Also, are there any advantages in having the stock alluminum intake rather than the iron?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2003, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Easy guys, I didn't mean to start anything. I'm...

Easy guys, I didn't mean to start anything.
I'm sure you guys are just misunderstanding each other ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

It's hooked up to a ported vacuum source, lean...

It's hooked up to a ported vacuum source, lean A/F maybe, the plugs are new and should be cold enough.

OK, I was under the impression you are supposed to hook up your vacuum advance to a ported...
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,154
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Do you have a pic of them installed? I would...

Do you have a pic of them installed?
I would really like to see your setup.
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,156
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

I would guess sound/flow. 33 being the...

I would guess sound/flow.
33 being the loudest/highest flowing,

Later,
Dolph
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2003, 04:17 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,154
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Are there any other mufflers than the flowmaster...

Are there any other mufflers than the flowmaster 80 series that have dual outlets?
Forum: Exhaust
03-04-2003, 07:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,154
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Muffler Opinions, what sounds best to you?

I'm working on an 88sc v6-v8 swap again and want to atleast replace the muffler and tips.

What do you think is a good flowing and sounding muffler thats an easy enough replacement to stock, and in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

One of the reasons I question this is because...

One of the reasons I question this is because most typical non-cc distributors I see look alot different than the one I have.

Like it doesn't have bushings, the plate that the centerpeice and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Total mechanical advance Q's

Does anyone know where I can find information about stock distributors?

I have an 80,81, or82 vacuum/mechanical advance distributor.
I doesn't have those plastic bushings, the weights have 41...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

what heads did early 80's 305 use?

was just wondering what heads might have been used on a 81 c10 pickup 305 VIN H or F?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

I have most of the issues dealing with project...

I have most of the issues dealing with project silver streak, I probably have the march '99 issue.

enginekits.com sells a kit for $599

What do need to know?

3.766 x 3.766 x 3.750 x .7854 x...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

:doh: sometimes I wonder about myself.....;)

:doh:
sometimes I wonder about myself.....;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 04:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,105
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Unless you used domed pistons, but like you said...

Unless you used domed pistons, but like you said its better to just upgrade the 305 heads.

Also, wouldn't there be some intake/exhaust valve shrouding when using 350 heads on a 305?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Do you know where a block-off plate could be...

Do you know where a block-off plate could be bought?

Later,
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,181
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Thanks Andy, I might get the lines off of the...

Thanks Andy,
I might get the lines off of the donor car if its not a PITA.
or I could cut the lines and do some splicing
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2003, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,181
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

V6 -V8 swap, fuel line routing?

I'm doing a 2.8mpfi to V8 carb swap and was wondering if anyone thats done this swap is running a mechanical fuel pump and how did you run the lines or did you get some off a donor car?
If you have...
Forum: Body
02-25-2003, 02:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,733
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

transam305 theres probably better place...

transam305


theres probably better place to get them, but heres one
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

What made me THINK it was running lean, was spark...

What made me THINK it was running lean, was spark knock at WOT no matter what I did to adjust timing. like 0 degrees BTDC with 20 degrees advance gave me spark knock at WOT.
Bought new plugs, pickup...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2003, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

It was running a bit lean then today it stalled...

It was running a bit lean then today it stalled on the highway about 20 or so miles away from home, when I popped the hood gas was all over the intake.
Even cold its flooding badly.
I got it home...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

What do you think?

Recently I removed the smog equipment and plugged a couple hoses from the charcoal canister not really thinking about it.
Then...:doh:
I noticed I was running lean and there was very noticeable...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2003, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Octane booster Q's???????

Common octane boosters only raise octane by some .3 right?
Buying 87 octane and dumping a can of booster in only raises it to 87.3?

Just curious, how much are you paying for gas in your area?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Vader, I have removed the distributor several...

Vader,
I have removed the distributor several times lately, but yesterday I double checked with the timing mark on TDC its pointing at #1 on the cap.
The engine runs smoothly from idle to 4500rpm. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

It only knocks at startup and Part-WOT could I be...

It only knocks at startup and Part-WOT could I be leaning out?
I'm going to adjust the valves today and see what that does for me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Could slop in the valvetrain cause spark knock? ...

Could slop in the valvetrain cause spark knock?
I hear some tapping on both heads.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Is this a good Idea? ...

Is this a good Idea?

http://www.highperformancecars.com/crosley/lockup1.htm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

Vader, I will probably buy a new cap & rotor...

Vader,
I will probably buy a new cap & rotor in the next few days,
but the ones that are on it are fairly new(4 months old) just got some gp sorsen stuff.

I just changed the plugs (R45TS) with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

For what engine? V8:1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 ...

For what engine?

V8:1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

V6:123456
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2003, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Dolph88sc350TPI

after checking the mark like vader said, it looks...

after checking the mark like vader said, it looks to be right.

I run a little on the rich side, and dont' beleive there are any vacuum leaks.

I did remove most of the emmissions system, plugged...
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