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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-18-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Re: LT1 engine w/harness (KY) $500$ obo

Send pics to bishop810@hotmail.com please. I'm in the E-town area.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-01-2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,875
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'm partial to Permatex "The Right Stuff" gasket...

I'm partial to Permatex "The Right Stuff" gasket maker. I've never had better success with anything else.
Forum: TPI
07-26-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By 89Formula5.7

The only problem I had was clearance issues with...

The only problem I had was clearance issues with the TPS and IAC connectors. 5 minutes with the Dremel solved that issue.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'd ground your fuel pump relay at the A and G (I...

I'd ground your fuel pump relay at the A and G (I believe) at the ALDL and see if your relay kicks.
Forum: TPI
07-24-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By 89Formula5.7

It is a Helix Power Tower, and it does exactly...

It is a Helix Power Tower, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do: separate you from your money. In theory, it funnels and swirls the incoming air and gives you a better air/fuel mix. ...
Forum: TPI
06-24-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,271
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I dropped the tank for mine. I'll do the same...

I dropped the tank for mine. I'll do the same next time as well.
P.S. It's nice to see another "Zim" fan as well.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2005, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Not worth the hassle or money IMO. They cost too...

Not worth the hassle or money IMO. They cost too much, and you have to leave the fuel line open when cleaning the filter. You're better off with OE replacement.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By 89Formula5.7

:lol: That's a great series.

:lol: That's a great series.
Forum: TPI
05-11-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I have a cheap, easy fix to bypass the VATS. ...

I have a cheap, easy fix to bypass the VATS. Email me for info.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,138
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'd avoid blue RTV for aluminum applications. If...

I'd avoid blue RTV for aluminum applications. If it's not the newer blue, it can oxidize and destroy the aluminum. I personally like the "Right Stuff" black gasket maker. It's great.
Forum: TPI
04-17-2005, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By 89Formula5.7

If I'm not mistaken, the minimum oil pressure is...

If I'm not mistaken, the minimum oil pressure is 15 @ 2000 RPM. If you have 15 at idle, you should be fine. Oil pressure is caused by intentional restriction, mainly your main, rod, and cam...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,151
Posted By 89Formula5.7

$2.17 now, $2.35 the other day.

$2.17 now, $2.35 the other day.
Forum: TPI
03-23-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By 89Formula5.7

You need to talk to John Millican...

You need to talk to John Millican (http://www.lt1intake.com)
Forum: TPI
03-14-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,652
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I've been running the same Bosch Platinum +4's...

I've been running the same Bosch Platinum +4's since 2000 and haven't had a miss yet.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 966
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Firebirds all the way. This is my second one.

Firebirds all the way. This is my second one.
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Or check Year One.

Or check Year One.
Forum: TPI
03-07-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By 89Formula5.7

My car feels a lot more responsve now. I think...

My car feels a lot more responsve now. I think that it's a great swap. There's a lot more info here (http://www.lt1intake.com)
Forum: Electronics
02-24-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By 89Formula5.7

That connector looks like the small dizzy...

That connector looks like the small dizzy connector.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-23-2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I always use Permatex Right Stuff gasket maker. ...

I always use Permatex Right Stuff gasket maker. That is some unbeliveably good stuff.
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
Posted By 89Formula5.7

John's a great guy to work with on a project like...

John's a great guy to work with on a project like this. If it doesn't work right he does everything to make it right. I love my intake.
Forum: Electronics
02-10-2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'm getting ready to rebuild mine. It's got a...

I'm getting ready to rebuild mine. It's got a case of the "lazy eye" in the morining.
Forum: TPI
02-10-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,937
Posted By 89Formula5.7

For the kind of money people are asking for those...

For the kind of money people are asking for those things, I'd go with a modified LT1 intake. MUCH cheaper.
Forum: TPI
02-05-2005, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 650
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'm back! I just got a new PC installed, so I'm...

I'm back! I just got a new PC installed, so I'm finally running again as well.
Forum: TPI
01-22-2005, 08:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 966
Posted By 89Formula5.7

It's even cheaper if you supply the intake.

It's even cheaper if you supply the intake.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2005, 03:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,539
Posted By 89Formula5.7

But the damage would have already been done. It...

But the damage would have already been done. It doesn't take long to wipe out the bearings. I'd stop worrying about it and drop in a 350.
Forum: TPI
01-20-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By 89Formula5.7

For a plug and play setup, that sounds fair. It...

For a plug and play setup, that sounds fair. It should work with his car. I can't recal' any major differences between 87 and 88.
Forum: TPI
01-20-2005, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,852
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I think that coating the intake would be bad. ...

I think that coating the intake would be bad. The intake should be able to dissapate heat, but ceramic coating would hold it in. Cooler air means denser air, and that means a better, more complete...
Forum: TPI
01-20-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 966
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I'd go with an LT1 intake. Best intake for the...

I'd go with an LT1 intake. Best intake for the money. I'm not at all disappointed with mine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2005, 06:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Talk to John Millican. http://www.lt1intake.com

Talk to John Millican.
http://www.lt1intake.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By 89Formula5.7

For the money, I don't think you can beat the LT1...

For the money, I don't think you can beat the LT1 intake. I'm very happy with mine.
Forum: TPI
01-19-2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By 89Formula5.7

When mine did similar stuff, it was the fuel pump...

When mine did similar stuff, it was the fuel pump in it's death throes. First thing, check fuel pressure. I'd start cheap and simple. Replace the fuel filter. That is a commonly overlooked item...
Forum: TPI
01-19-2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Yeah, EGR tube that mounts by the remote coil.

Yeah, EGR tube that mounts by the remote coil.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2005, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I modded mt LT1 intake with John's help the whole...

I modded mt LT1 intake with John's help the whole way, and following his instructions. Do your research on this project if you want to do it. Now that my swap is complete, I've been running it for,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By 89Formula5.7

With a 305, I suggest new runners. I'd probably...

With a 305, I suggest new runners. I'd probably search the classified on this site, or fbody.com. They have the biggest F-Body selection around. As a last resort, try ebay. If all else fails,...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2005, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Cool, that's what I was looking at, but I'd...

Cool, that's what I was looking at, but I'd rather be sure than start unnecessary surgery. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the module acts as the relay, doesn't it?
Forum: Electronics
01-12-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Mine just did the same thing. I need to know...

Mine just did the same thing. I need to know where the headlamp door module is located.
Forum: Body
01-07-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I could get more on ebay. The grit was above...

I could get more on ebay. The grit was above 600. It was used for finishing furniture.
Forum: Body
01-07-2005, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I don't have the money to take it to a shop, but...

I don't have the money to take it to a shop, but I found some 3M compounds to try. They aren't deep, the sanding block had a pretty high grit count. I should be able to get rid of them with that. ...
Forum: Body
01-06-2005, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Help, son took sanding block to paint job!!!

I need to know what products actually work at removing scratches in paint. I don't want to use trial and error. If you used something and it worked, please help me. And I restrained myself from...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 879
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Zymol for me.

Zymol for me.
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By 89Formula5.7

My "Hypercrap" chip caused similar problems to...

My "Hypercrap" chip caused similar problems to yours.
Forum: TPI
12-24-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By 89Formula5.7

If 51 is "cylinder select error", your PROM is...

If 51 is "cylinder select error", your PROM is most likely the culprit. Mine was.
Forum: TPI
12-19-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Did you ask Bernard yet?

Did you ask Bernard yet?
Forum: TPI
11-23-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,359
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I painted the intake and remote t-stat housing...

I painted the intake and remote t-stat housing the same color as my car. And polished the fins too. Looks great.
Forum: TPI
11-23-2004, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Here's a link to the intake comparison: ...

Here's a link to the intake comparison: http://www.stealthram.com/intakecompare.html Personally, I love the LT1 intake, and after I sold my TPI on ebay, the swap nly cost me $228. Best bang for...
Forum: TPI
11-13-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I went with the LT1 intake b/c cash is tight. ...

I went with the LT1 intake b/c cash is tight. I'm very happy with it. There are lots of wasy to clean up the hoses and hide the fuel lines. Plus it was way easier on the bank account than a bolt...
Forum: TPI
11-13-2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I believe you can find them in the "Help" section...

I believe you can find them in the "Help" section in an auto parts store.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-19-2004, 01:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,100
Posted By 89Formula5.7

I did the the conversion myself, communicating...

I did the the conversion myself, communicating with John the whole time, and am VERY pleased with the results. not everything went smoothly, but I didn't expect it to. John addressed any questions...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,599
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Holy crap!! Sorry to hear about that. :(

Holy crap!! Sorry to hear about that. :(
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2004, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,206
Posted By 89Formula5.7

Mine stopped working, so I took off the door...

Mine stopped working, so I took off the door panel, and smacked the motor with a hammer (no, I'm serious) while pressing the button. The reason I did this was to knock the crud inside the motor...
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