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Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Are all TPI setups the same?

It was the intake. It wasn't exactly flat, had to mill it by 0.000nothing, lol. Can’t recall all the details. Wasn’t a huge deal, or at least my guy didn’t make one out of it. It’s a common problem...

Forum: Body

08-21-2016, 12:07 AM

Replies: 4

fender bulge!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: fender bulge!

Suprised there's not more on this.. Common problem I'd assume. This happen to me when the jacka$$ who wielded my custom y-pipe together had it on his lift. Went to pick up my bird and noticed it...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

01-23-2016, 10:04 AM

Replies: 34

Idle surging/stalling

Views: 14,083

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Idle surging/stalling

Did you fix it? When I purchased my bird over 2 years ago it had this problem. On top of the motor itself being blown. After thousands and thousands of dollars spent on a new block, heads, cam, ecm,...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-28-2015, 01:36 PM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

LMFAO!!!:lol: Kick *** man!! Looks fantastic!! It's good to know I'm not the only one that did that also.. I took a trip to the parts store and wasted money too. And the screwed up part is that I was...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-27-2015, 10:26 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

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:yup: OR I've in the past dumbed out on which way it went... It's...

Forum: TPI

08-24-2015, 07:50 PM

Replies: 35

Views: 9,119

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Are all TPI setups the same?

It's like one massive leak coming out from the drivers side of the entire length of the manifold. Just on the one side, and seeping through into the valve cover and also running off into the rear...

Forum: TPI

08-24-2015, 05:21 PM

Replies: 35

Views: 9,119

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Are all TPI setups the same?

I might have? I used a Snap On Smoke Leak Detector. Made it kinda obvious to what's going on. I'll follow up on this here in a few weeks after I take it apart. I really hope like hell it is on me and...

Forum: TPI

08-24-2015, 11:59 AM

Replies: 35

Views: 9,119

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Are all TPI setups the same?

Well? I would like to have know the outcome of this. Currently my Scoggin Dickies intake manifold has a massive vacuum leak. I used the Vortec heads gasket, proper torquing, etc. Really don't think...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-23-2015, 10:52 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

Awesome man!!! You should be fine.. I just made it easy on myself putting everything back on that came off (dummy proof) lol. I did use a power master high torque mini starter, and the 168 tooth...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-22-2015, 10:00 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

I see you're in FLA L98GTA87, get that beast dropped in man and meet me up in Daytona for the Turkey Run in November!!

Forum: Engine Swap

08-22-2015, 09:27 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

Thank you. Talk about looking great... you got a beast there man!!! I'm really wishing here recently I went with a Ram. O-well, maybe next year, lol. Yeah, mines also a 97 Tahoe block/heads. But...

Forum: Engine Swap

08-21-2015, 10:19 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

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L31 block, 906 Vortec heads, 395 Ramjet cam, (thanks gary1, and Uncle...

Forum: South East Region

08-05-2015, 09:43 PM

Replies: 1,327

Florida thirdgens

Views: 91,440

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Florida thirdgens

I used the 906 Vortec heads. And yeah, I purchased SD's 3817 intake manifold. Still have the old 083 heads layin' around, they need guids, etc. 100% completed project now. She runs.. well kinda, lol....

Forum: Tech / General Engine

07-08-2015, 06:59 AM

Replies: 11

Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

Views: 11,999

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

Ah, you should be alright man. Mine are weekend warriors, yet it's year round summer down here so every weekend, lol I picked the oven up off craigslist for $100. I use a lot of VHT, some colors wear...

Forum: Exhaust

07-05-2015, 11:29 AM

Replies: 3

Header Hunting

Views: 763

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Header Hunting

:yup: Those are 2055's man, great headers. Probably most used standard issue aftermarket for our cars. But like Sofa said you'll need a Y pipe to match em. And exhaust if you are still running...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

07-05-2015, 11:03 AM

Replies: 11

Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

Views: 11,999

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

I heard they smoke a lot worse if ya don't bake em, idk? This is just one rednecks adventure, lol...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

07-05-2015, 10:53 AM

Replies: 11

Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

Views: 11,999

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Painted headers and now smoking from engine bay

Picked my 2460's up at the Daytona Turkey Run for next to nothing. Looks like the previous owner bolted them up put never ran em. I sandblasted them my self then gave em a light sanding. No primer....

Forum: South East Region

07-04-2015, 05:07 PM

Replies: 1,327

Florida thirdgens

Views: 91,440

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Florida thirdgens

That sucks man, major bummer. I just went through that (well not 100% done yet) epic adventure. Fired my 90 Bird up for the first time in 10 months? last Saturday. I went for the ol' l98 (spun the...

Forum: South East Region

07-01-2015, 12:33 PM

Replies: 1,327

Florida thirdgens

Views: 91,440

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Florida thirdgens

St. Lucie County/Fort Pierce area here! Be awesome to find other third gen guys in my area.. I got stuff I'm not using just lying around, be cool to swap ideas, etc. A lead on a local tuner would be...

Forum: South East Region

07-01-2015, 11:46 AM

Replies: 2,428

Official Tampa, FL Area Thread

Views: 73,970

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread

What's up fellow Floridians! I was skimming through several different "issues" I'm working on and came across this cool simi-local thread (I'm about 3 hrs away from ya'll.. Finally turned my bird...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

06-28-2015, 12:43 PM

Replies: 12

Power steering pulley lip ripping off!

Views: 8,501

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Power steering pulley lip ripping off!

I'm going through this right now... Advanced had 2 PS pulley pullers in stock but both were missing the key components in my town, soooo I bought the $29 POS one on the rack.. big mistake. Tore the...

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

04-26-2015, 09:19 PM

Replies: 13

[FL] FS Hooker 2460 shorty headers and Y-pipe 16767

Views: 1,178

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: FS Hooker 2460 shorty headers and Y-pipe 16767

If Y-pipe is still available dude, I live 20 mins from you! Thanks!

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted

03-29-2015, 08:37 PM

Replies: 0

[FL] WTB 2460 Y pipe.

Views: 221

Posted By Nathaniel92

WTB 2460 Y pipe.

Hey guys, I'm looking for a used (or very discounted new) 2460 Hooker Shorty Headers Y pipe. Any condition is fine... Willing to drive anywhere in Florida if the price is right. If you're willing to...

Forum: Engine Swap

03-27-2015, 10:25 AM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

I've ordered 1garys suggested Ramjet 395. I know I'll be real happy with that! Also going to order a fuel pressure regulator.. Has BBK fixed there's yet? The Holly ones sweet just a bit pricey....

Forum: Engine Swap

03-25-2015, 04:58 PM

Replies: 107

Views: 36,198

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: L31 Engine Question ???

Fantastic thread! Got to bring it back to life, this is very helpful for guys in my shoes. I've been doing a lot of digging and got hopeful when I ran across this. I just want to be very clear.. Gary...

Forum: TPI

03-06-2015, 11:12 AM

Replies: 37

Edelbrock Vortec TPI Coolant By-pass

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Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Edelbrock Vortec TPI Coolant By-pass

So you have the heater control valve off a l31 fitted to the 3817/3816 intake? And ran a formed hose down to the water pump? Old thread I know.. At work atm. Just trying to get a plan together before...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

02-14-2015, 08:57 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,463

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Flexplate/starter Questions

HEI? style I'm assuming is what you'd call the one off my 90 Bird. Sorry, first 3rd gen, lol. I gotta catch up with the times and get my terminology right. For some reason (blond moment) I just...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

02-13-2015, 08:27 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,463

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Flexplate/starter Questions

And compatible with the MSD points distributor off the Bird I'm using?!

Forum: Tech / General Engine

02-12-2015, 07:30 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,463

Posted By Nathaniel92

Re: Flexplate/starter Questions

153t flexplate, got it. New starter, got it. Use old Aircraft Carrier Starter for a boat anchor, got it. lol. Now other threads are saying I'm going to have to drill a third hole for this application...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

02-12-2015, 06:52 PM

Replies: 8