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Forum: Brakes
06-20-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Skip Fix

GM disc/drum prop valves stil available?

Goping to get rid of the poor designed ABS on my 97 Chevy truck- a bad system with variable pedal feel and distance. It has no prop valve I assume built in the ABS so I need one. Ive heard the...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,647
Posted By Skip Fix

Re: Pontiac 455 swap. sooooo much fun.

Since this started I put together a new pump gas 455. 10.99! 124! E heads Torker II and an 850 DP through mufflers.

The third gens hook even better good luck!

And there are new forged cranks...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,335
Posted By Skip Fix

Re: JFZ Brakes

They along with Wilwood and Hurst Airheart have been making racing brakes for along time. Way before Outlaw Calipers, or Areo Billet kits. I would think they will be as good a quality as any Wilwood...
Forum: Carburetors
01-04-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,198
Posted By Skip Fix

Demons do take a different thread for their fuel...

Demons do take a different thread for their fuel fittings than a Holley. Otherwise most things are interchangeable.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-18-2005, 02:51 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,647
Posted By Skip Fix

I'm suprised at some many knowledgable Pontiac...

I'm suprised at some many knowledgable Pontiac guys here!

A Torker II would be a good intake and have 1 1/2" better hood clearance than the Performer RPM pictured.

There was a gut running a...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-15-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,012
Posted By Skip Fix

I recently got one of Innovative Motorsports...

I recently got one of Innovative Motorsports wideband meters (pretty cheap)and have been using it to tweak on some carburated cars. Its amazing how all the carb circuits affect other parts of the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-14-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,012
Posted By Skip Fix

I've got an about a 1.5 year old on new in box...

I've got an about a 1.5 year old on new in box TBI unit. You can send in the older units to get upgraded.I can't seem to get an answer if that upgrade works with the TBI, I would guess it would. Or...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-14-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,012
Posted By Skip Fix

Did you upgrade your unit/software to use the...

Did you upgrade your unit/software to use the wideband O2 sensor they have now?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2004, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Skip Fix

Thanks, I knew some of the later stuff would swap...

Thanks, I knew some of the later stuff would swap probably the best option.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Skip Fix

7.5 rear questions

I'm helping a friend with his 85 305(now 350)IROC. It has an open rear. He thinks they are supposed to be 26 splines. Are the Gov Loc carriers out of the 7.5 S-10s and Astor vans the same spline? He...
Forum: South Central Region
03-27-2004, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By Skip Fix

89 Gta

A friend had a 89 GTA with 39,000 miles on it come into the shop for sale. No price by owner. I checked it out andclean. Head light doors not working, and rear spoiler has some splits like I have...
Forum: Carburetors
11-23-2003, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By Skip Fix

Most canisters have a purge that opens and sends...

Most canisters have a purge that opens and sends vapors into air cleaner whne the motor is running(ie vauum to the purge valve on the canister). that may not be opening.
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-21-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 31,630
Posted By Skip Fix

Sounds good so far. mayne something I can use on...

Sounds good so far. mayne something I can use on my next project, but you guys are lossing me on the computer lingo stuff. I'm stil an old carb jets, and power valve guy trying to upgrade!
Forum: DIY PROM
10-28-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,781
Posted By Skip Fix

I'm in Houston and I've got a buddy who could use...

I'm in Houston and I've got a buddy who could use you Prominator. E mail me if its stil a project.
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-26-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 613
Posted By Skip Fix

Piggy back for stock computer??

A friend remembered using a piggy back unit using a laptop to edit things for TPI Corvettes(same as third gen F bodies TPIs) that did not require burning new PROMs. He thought it was a DFI. Is there...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-26-2003, 04:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 31,630
Posted By Skip Fix

Please keep us posted. I'm retrofitting a second...

Please keep us posted. I'm retrofitting a second Gen Trans Am with a TBI and the Commander 950.I'd be interested in the computer program.
Forum: Carburetors
07-18-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By Skip Fix

The actual accelerator pump diaphragms the green...

The actual accelerator pump diaphragms the green ones are acohol compatible, black ones plain gas.
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By Skip Fix

Some Holleys use a rubber diapragm as the one way...

Some Holleys use a rubber diapragm as the one way valve in place of a check ball.

Sounds like some weird jetting. Ususally add about 8 jet sizes in place of a power valve. In the secondaries fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2003, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By Skip Fix

Float levels are critical in Q jets. too low and...

Float levels are critical in Q jets. too low and off idle tranisiton circuit do weird stuff. I'd double check the factory specs. Some guys use as high as 1/8", got to watch for slosh at the secondary...
Forum: TPI
07-05-2003, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 680
Posted By Skip Fix

I can't comment on a TPI car but my second Gen...

I can't comment on a TPI car but my second Gen RAIV 400 Trans Am picked up 0.2 sec using one with 6 degrees more duratioj @ 0.050 on the intake. 12 teens 3900lbs with a factory intake, Q jet and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-04-2003, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By Skip Fix

There is a guy in that part of the country named...

There is a guy in that part of the country named Cliff Ruggles that is prepping alot of Q jet for Pontiac guys. He even likes the mid to late 70s ones. I can get you an address if you can't get it...
Forum: Carburetors
07-03-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By Skip Fix

Two other things to check. The vacuum hose to the...

Two other things to check. The vacuum hose to the secondary vacuum break(dashpot on the front passenger side) it as well as the spring on the secondaries control the opening of the secondaries. Too...
Forum: Carburetors
07-03-2003, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By Skip Fix

Playing with different squirter sizes on the...

Playing with different squirter sizes on the acelerator pump and erven different cams(they screw on to the throttle shaft, can get rid of an off idle bog.

My 85 Bronco 351 had a factory Holley...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2003, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By Skip Fix

Any improvement to use the SDPC intake and an old...

Any improvement to use the SDPC intake and an old TPI runner setup on a 97 Vortec Pickup 350? Those internal fuel regulators and injectores are a pain. Figure the longer runner could boost towin...
Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By Skip Fix

If its the 3310 vacuum secondarey 750 it should...

If its the 3310 vacuum secondarey 750 it should be close out of the box on jetting.

Power valve tuning depending on idle vacuum. Power valve should be at least 2 numbers below idle vacuum.
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Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By Skip Fix

If the carb sat for a while the accelerator pump...

If the carb sat for a while the accelerator pump seal probably dried out. The accelerator pump should have a steady squirt to smooth the transition off idle when you give it gas. there are two...
Forum: TPI
06-23-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Skip Fix

Thanks. I actually have an old K&N meter too,...

Thanks. I actually have an old K&N meter too, might can piggybck them.

1978 TA 455 3750lbs 10.95@123mph through mufflers!
Forum: TPI
06-23-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Skip Fix

O2 values for air/fuel ratio

Is there a ballpark millivolt reading for various air fuel ratios? A mechanic friend has an 85 IROC he put a 350 in place of the 305 and wants to try to dial it in better.Small Comp Cam , and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2002, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By Skip Fix

Are the later calipers PBR types? Piston sizes?...

Are the later calipers PBR types? Piston sizes? The latest models bigger or just different?

It seems all the manufacturers are using that type floating caliper now(guide bracket) instead of...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-05-2002, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,932
Posted By Skip Fix

Tunercat e mailed me back, end of the year for...

Tunercat e mailed me back, end of the year for the trucks and their software. Anyone used their stuff?

Still would think one could hack the Hypertech for the trucks or Camaros.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-04-2002, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By Skip Fix

factory calipers 3rd and 4th gens

I have a question about calipers for you guys. The 1LE used aluminum twin piston front calipers. I see on some later models front cast iron twin pistons. Why? Bigger or smaller pistons and same...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-04-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,932
Posted By Skip Fix

Thanks, looks like a good potential company. I'm...

Thanks, looks like a good potential company. I'm still a little new at this EFI stuff, used to jets and metering rods to tune.

One slightly related question, now the Scoggin Dickey has a TPI...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-02-2002, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,932
Posted By Skip Fix

Hypertech hacking??

This question is a little off from thord gens but you guys are all pretty good on factory computers. I have a 97 Chevy truck 350 Vortec that I use to tow my second gen and a friend's third gen...
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