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Forum: TPI
04-04-2013, 04:18 PM
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Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

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Parted with her today....guy from Florida out here trying out for the Texas Rangers will be taking her back home with him.
No rush to get into anything soon, but thinking I may pick up...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 299
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Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Last test:

HC 4.03
CO 22
NOX 5.8

Tested today:

HC 8.15
CO 35.5
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 299
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Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

It does go to the TB under the pvc line..
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 299
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Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Matte Silver BBQ paint.
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Just to double check, I searched and could only come up with diagrans for 89' - earlier.....

...do I have my CCV routed correctly?
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Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Should run you about $25-30 at the yard, $100+ new from Rock Auto....grab the pig tails too. Ive got links to several wiring diagrams, depending on how you want to run them. Mine will be manual, 1...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I thought about that too after taking them out. I bought some screen, like in your home windows or door, and cut a small section. I used the best quality duct tape I could find and affixed it to...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Mid - late 90's

Both together pull 4400cfm.

Something like 2275 for the 15" and 2125 for the 13"
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 299
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Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

And thats where Im heading. Once that shroud is out of the way....

I already removed the plugs in each side of the core hoping that would allow just a little more air inside:

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Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

The Ford fans should free up about 8"...plenty of room to make a CAI.

Im still bent of getting this thing to pass emissions. Was so close last time. Swapped out the EGR:
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Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

If that was asked of me, I just dont have the room. The KN element barely fits in there as it is. Thats why Im working on getting the Windstar fans in.

Looking at your motor, you're alt and AC...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I tried GT 5.7 and LT1 boots, not the Firebird...look interesting. I do have Windstar fan in the garage, was in the process of putting them in when I noticed that goo. I found templates on CK5.com...
Forum: TPI
03-13-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

This doesnt look good:

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/979804F2-4396-48E9-AE77-8D3D546E01FE-5778-000008A3DB1A1FD7_zpsf47a8b23.jpg

I drained the oil though, and while a bit...
Forum: TPI
03-09-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

What kind of connector would I use to plug into the ecm...?
Forum: TPI
03-06-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Also took the single - window switch out and swapped in a dual switch from a Burban'

On the Burban' top switch is still window, bottom is rear ac fan lo-off-hi

Since pretty much every chevy...
Forum: TPI
03-06-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I washed everything down and went over it all with 60g. After compemplating on what color and paint to use I decided to think out of the box. Use my left over Rustoleum bedliner.

Here is an old...
Forum: TPI
03-06-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Still getting to that EGR....keep getting side tracked with other things:

Pulled the old - dirty - broken - mismatched interior trim and dash...
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Forum: TPI
03-05-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

You're probably right there and I realize its a symptom of a more serious issue, but I need a bandaid fix to pass this.

Then, Id have another year and hopefully get a build done in that time.
Forum: TPI
03-04-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Yeah, thats definately it....or lack thereof. The manual I have list others next to it that are missing as well.

Regarding the EGR, if stuck open = rough idle. Im quite confident my idle is...
Forum: TPI
03-04-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

So I peaked at the ECM and if Im looking at the right connector....its not there.
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Forum: TPI
03-04-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Yup. I had my aux lights behind the grill jimm'ied are were hot off the batt with an in-line fuse. I put them on the dist block with a relay and in-line fuse...
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Forum: TPI
03-04-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Im gonna have to dig around the EGR soleniod and make sure that is even hooked up...or would I be experiencing specific symptoms?



Was just there yesterday :) Got board and made an...
Forum: TPI
03-02-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

OK, new CCV on...this is how it should look:

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/D632ED5D-76B8-402A-9100-C7A498063B7A-7819-00000ADC2ACD6D22_zpseefd2300.jpg

I still need to wire the...
Forum: TPI
03-02-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Went to local PAP...todays loot:

91' Caprice canister with purge valve and pigtail, $30....retail $150+ Ill probably do the block off like 350sbc did, but at least I have it if needed.

A few...
Forum: TPI
03-02-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Excellent idea...will just have to make it appear as if its hooked up...simple.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

If you look at my canister its not even the right one. Basically the gas tank vents into it and gets sucked right back up into the TB. There's no purge valve or vent to control the flow which in...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

It appears I have the wrong canister for 92' TPI, see above. Correct for 92' TPI is:

http://www.nookandtranny.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/dsc07217.jpg

Correct for 86' Blazer is:
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Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Pulled the canister, is that even possible? Could'nt figure how to open it...RA sell a filter...so...?
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

OK, gonna pull the plenum...again...and replace EGR. Its the only thing that wasnt replaced...

Double check timing.

Check plugs.

Maybe change oil just for the hell of it...did it 1 month...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Yes, was the only part I didnt replace with new.....
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Just set it to 6-7* last week...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

12/14/12:

HC: 6.25 Standard: 4.0 FAIL
CO: 101 Standard: 40 PASS
NOX: 4.4 Standard: 5.5 FAIL

02/12/13:

HC: 6.15 Standard: 4.0 FAIL
CO: 27.3 ...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

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Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

No sheet right...

New replay, system pressurized right away....started right away....THX!!!

Off to emissions :o
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Fuse is good, just to check its a 30a in there.

Gonna run to O'reilly's for a relay real quick, they are literaly 1mi away :)
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Right....

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/38CF3B60-4A38-47CA-86DC-07B59EC0FFBB-6590-000009B26DEF3A12_zps722d170a.jpg

Cant say that I heard a click...Ill start here.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

No, I dont hear anything.


Truck was a carb'd 305, mech pump, before the swap so Im neven sure where to start looking for them.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

I have been having the hard start issues though...so maybe it was on the way out.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Nope...kinda figured that what it was. Knew I should've changed it when I had the tank down.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

So Im up this morning ready to take it for emissions test.....wont start...wtf?

Ran great all day yesterday...motor turns over easily, I noticed there is no pressure on the fpg...been trying for...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Thx...

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/962A49BA-112B-4BF9-A0D3-F4421C84EBCE-5773-0000087D2B563260_zps4a095990.jpg
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Forum: TPI
02-28-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Again, pretty happy with the results. I wanted a simple turn down out of the muffler, but I talked to the guys at the AZ MVD and they pretty much said the wouldnt test a vehicle if they had to reach...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/th_B89DFE7F-5E41-4D0F-BAAB-F40B13E90949-5773-00000886E839E6D9_zps6467f17f.jpg...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

This is a Catco Cat and FM Super 44 off a Y pipe and Doug Thorley headers, 3" all the way out from collector......
Forum: TPI
02-27-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

44 looks like it falls in between the 40 and the 10.... hope to have it on tomorrow :driving:


http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/?page_id=11098
...
Forum: TPI
02-27-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

This should please the neighbors.... and hopefully the AZDEQ:

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q792/8T6K5/F341CCDE-3695-43D5-8721-C00D152BE05C-4858-0000074512426076_zps600e3510.jpg

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Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Thx again...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Yea, Ill take that pn. So basically, just hook up power to the tach and use the pig tail to connect to the gray connector and done...?
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Speaking of RPM's...I posted this pic awhile back:

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...someone said that connector was for a tach? Is there an available oe-aftermarket unit that would just plug into that?
Forum: TPI
02-24-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 41,329
Posted By TPI_BLAZER

Re: TPI makeover: WARNING Pic heavy!!

Got the timing set...seems like it runs much better. That hard 1-2 shift is gone....

Re-set the IAC. I dont have a tach, so Im guestimating my RPM's... where its set seems to be good until I...
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