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Forum: Southern California Area
02-19-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: LT1 Swap and CA Smog

Ok thx for the info..
Honestly it sounds like a pain in the ***...
I think if I were to rebuild this one, it would possibly make the most sense to just return it to stock..
Forum: Southern California Area
01-30-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By 85TPI400

LT1 Swap and CA Smog

Hi All,
It has been quite a while since I have posted or worked with 3rd Gens now..
Has anyone recently done an LT1 swap and been able to pass Enhanced smog emissions??
I have an engine that I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,592
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: Coreys 89 Firebird LT1/T5 Swap

Looks like a nice build,,
In for more pics,, Are you going to use the F-body or Corvette accessories on this?
Forum: Southern California Area
07-21-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,302
Posted By 85TPI400

400 Small Block & Edelbrock 60859 Heads For Sale

Looking to sell my complete 400 Shortblock and Edelbrock 2.02 centerbolt heads,
Block is still std bore, Rotating assy std bearings as well. Ran great before it blew a head gasket.. NO knocks or...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-21-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: Anyone parting out?

Have a 92RS im parting out... What do you need??
Forum: Southern California Area
05-27-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: FS SLP 1 3/4 Headers w/smog tubes and Y Pipe

This is a single cat set up!
Forum: Southern California Area
05-27-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: FS SLP 1 3/4 Headers w/smog tubes and Y Pipe

I will get some pics of these up over the weekend, even if they are still on the car..
Thanks for your interest guys..
Tony C.
Forum: Southern California Area
05-26-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By 85TPI400

FS SLP 1 3/4 Headers w/smog tubes and Y Pipe

I am going to start taking apart My 88 GTA this coming weekend (to rebuild it for my daughter to drive). The first of the go fast parts I am gonna be selling is these Headers...
I Figured I...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-19-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: 86 Iroc 305 t-top 5 speed FS

This post was from back in 2003, thought someone had hacked my account for a minute!
Forum: Southern California Area
05-18-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: WTB: LT1 Aluminum Heads

Have a set of 374 castings off my 92 Corvette in North County San Diego, was going to put them on Craigslist for around $150.00. You can contact me @
a-clarke@sbcglobal.net if interested..

Tony
Forum: Southern California Area
04-18-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: Beware of the red devil

Ivan,
What have you done to my old car???? Its not looking so great but
it certainly sounds pretty mean now, especially coming off a cell phone camera.....
Do you think it will smoke my 400...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-06-2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By 85TPI400

I would probably sell everything as a package for...

I would probably sell everything as a package for 500.00!
Thanks for your interest!
Forum: Southern California Area
01-04-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By 85TPI400

Perf Suspension Parts For Sale in San Diego

Due to finances or lack of!
I have deceided to return my 88 GTA back to stock form. I will be selling almost every performance add on and figured I would start with the suspension.

At this time...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-17-2003, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By 85TPI400

Mechanic, Excellent site! :hail: :hail: :hail:

Mechanic,
Excellent site!
:hail: :hail: :hail:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-04-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 625
Posted By 85TPI400

87WS6, What 330HP/360FT LB crate engine are...

87WS6,
What 330HP/360FT LB crate engine are you talking about? I was looking at some to see what kind of cam they came with. The ones I found available so far are all using Vortec Heads at this...
Forum: TPI
09-04-2003, 02:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,939
Posted By 85TPI400

Good news, I am happy you changed your...

Good news, I am happy you changed your mind!:thumbsup:
Now it sounds like you are going to have one seriously mean engine combo as long as your heads and headers match the rest of it!
Forum: Southern California Area
09-04-2003, 02:10 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,324
Posted By 85TPI400

I knew you were kidding and so was I. Someday...

I knew you were kidding and so was I. Someday soon your old car will be a piece of artwork, mechanically anyway!
Glad to hear the car passed smog, it always did reguardless of what engine I had in...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 942
Posted By 85TPI400

Hopefully someone else will respond and be able...

Hopefully someone else will respond and be able to clear this up for you.
I had kind of a similar issue around 6 years ago, I had got Trickflow Twisted wedge heads that I believe had 190-200 cc...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 06:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,939
Posted By 85TPI400

As you stated above, but thats with a carb. I...

As you stated above, but thats with a carb. I think that may be why you have seen the dyno info like that. If it were mine, (only because I wound not build a 377 unless I was going to absolutely piss...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,041
Posted By 85TPI400

Great unless of course this gets ugly and locked...

Great unless of course this gets ugly and locked first.;)
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By 85TPI400

Thanks GTA91, That is exactly what I meant, (not...

Thanks GTA91, That is exactly what I meant, (not to buy the whole package) I had to kept it short because I had to run out of the house at the time I posted that.

Just think, Bri3212 if you...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By 85TPI400

How many miles are on the engine? If it is the...

How many miles are on the engine? If it is the original 89 engine, I seriously doubt it is the cam cashing in since it is a roller cam. However the cam bearings could be wearing.
When you checked...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 05:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,492
Posted By 85TPI400

This is just my opinion but with what you plan to...

This is just my opinion but with what you plan to do, I would get an aftermarket base and not worry about the runners for the time being. I am sure you would be happier with the results. I dont think...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By 85TPI400

I am sure you will find a dealer that has them...

I am sure you will find a dealer that has them available if you cant find one here, on ebay or something.
The dealer will most likely want a prom code though. If you dont know already, you can go to...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 04:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,041
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: superram vs mini ram vs stealth ram

It is kind of strange but the TPIS insider hints book is what sold me on the Superram set up, Even with their dyno comparisons on a 383 w/Airflow heads & 58 mm TB, the numbers show the Superram...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 03:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,031
Posted By 85TPI400

OOPS! :eek: I bet the car runs a whole lot...

OOPS! :eek:
I bet the car runs a whole lot better now.
Forum: TPI
09-03-2003, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By 85TPI400

More cubes first is my suggestion! Good luck

More cubes first is my suggestion!
Good luck
Forum: Southern California Area
09-03-2003, 01:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By 85TPI400

Jerry, Great Run!:hail: :hail:

Jerry, Great Run!:hail: :hail:
Forum: Southern California Area
09-03-2003, 01:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,324
Posted By 85TPI400

Come on now Ivan, you know I was going to see...

Come on now Ivan, you know I was going to see this post, if I get a bill for that, it will be forwarded right to you. :D
Also, dont forget!! I have one of your old cars now that is still in your...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2003, 10:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,897
Posted By 85TPI400

Looks a little smaller than I pictured it, but...

Looks a little smaller than I pictured it, but please let us know how this unit works out.:lala:
Forum: TPI
08-30-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By 85TPI400

A quick short answer is ,, absolutely,...

A quick short answer is ,, absolutely, positively, without a doubt use the money to do other modifications instead of buying the HSR package.:burnout:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-30-2003, 04:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,858
Posted By 85TPI400

Your car looks great, but please paint those...

Your car looks great, but please paint those headlight pockets black.:D
Forum: TPI
08-30-2003, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By 85TPI400

Kind of related to Bigals post, Did you reset the...

Kind of related to Bigals post, Did you reset the computer after installing the new MAF?
If not, try that before anything.
Forum: TPI
08-30-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,939
Posted By 85TPI400

KYL98, I am curious, if this intake is going...

KYL98,
I am curious, if this intake is going to be for the 377 you have in the works, now or eventually? If so and it is the typical 400 block/ 350 crank combo, what is the sense of building it...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2003, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 650
Posted By 85TPI400

You should put him to shame, unless your car is...

You should put him to shame, unless your car is in bad tune or something. I built and installed a somewhat decent 350 (a bit better than stock), for a guy with a 79 vette a couple years ago.
The car...
Forum: TPI
08-30-2003, 02:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By 85TPI400

That seems like the perfect solution, because the...

That seems like the perfect solution, because the truck will feel extremely fast with that engine combo as is, but we all know after driving it for a while we always want more, when that time comes...
Forum: TPI
08-29-2003, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By 85TPI400

I was editing my above post as you responded, so...

I was editing my above post as you responded, so read it again!
In my mind, there is no way to ruin the slp runners as they come from them.
You most likely know this but first you need to do is...
Forum: TPI
08-29-2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By 85TPI400

ericoo1, If you already have all the...

ericoo1,
If you already have all the components listed in that 383 build up, especially the Vortec heads, I would think that siamesing them further is about the best you can really do at this...
Forum: TPI
08-29-2003, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By 85TPI400

Hey Paul, I remember a thread of yours from a...

Hey Paul,
I remember a thread of yours from a while back about a cam swap in that 383. Are you going to be swapping that out while your intake is off? There will never a better time than now! :nod:...
Forum: TPI
08-29-2003, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By 85TPI400

Might just be me, but I wouldnt put JB weld in...

Might just be me, but I wouldnt put JB weld in the port, reguardless of the size of the hole, if that stuff cracks or brakes after it has been heated up and cooled down a bunch of times (which I have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By 85TPI400

Hi August, We are almost neighbors, I live in...

Hi August,
We are almost neighbors, I live in Escondido!
That Edelbrock cam seems a little weak to me. Most 87s have roller cams, I guess yours is a flat tappet though? :confused:
I have used...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 06:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By 85TPI400

Yes, I meant the MAT sensor. I apoligize I am at...

Yes, I meant the MAT sensor. I apoligize I am at work, trying to stay awake and couldnt remember the correct name of it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 05:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By 85TPI400

There are only two plugs that look like that in a...

There are only two plugs that look like that in a Typical TPI harness that are near the firewall, one of them which I mentioned above, which I have found typically to be on the driver side rear area...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 04:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By 85TPI400

It eventually goes to the intake temp sensor...

It eventually goes to the intake temp sensor located on the bottom of the upper tpi plenum, There should be about a foot long extension wire harness that actually connects the sensor to that plug.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-29-2003, 04:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,033
Posted By 85TPI400

Does this help? Not my car but found it on these...

Does this help? Not my car but found it on these boards!
Forum: TPI
08-29-2003, 03:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By 85TPI400

Exactly! prophecy xi, see this link, ...

Exactly!
prophecy xi, see this link,
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?PARTNUMBER=20002
Even SLP only claims like 20 gain on most likely a 350,
While the runners alone may actually...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-29-2003, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By 85TPI400

Don, :) That is kinda what I figured, arent...

Don,
:) That is kinda what I figured, arent cars wonderful to work on?:rolleyes:
On another subject, do you weld in SFCs at your shop?
If so, How much approx for a set of alstons?
I am thinking...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-28-2003, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By 85TPI400

Re: EGR

Now I cant help but ask how you know this:confused:
Forum: Electronics
08-26-2003, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,479
Posted By 85TPI400

I was going to buy one off ebay, I saw a few...

I was going to buy one off ebay, I saw a few there that were brand new, for $35.00 & under (buy it now price) that do just the doors and trunk.
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