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Forum: Carburetors
06-16-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

It is fixed and I am a jackass :lala: How...

It is fixed and I am a jackass :lala:

How many threads end with a somewhat similar statement:rolleyes:

I decided to dig straight into the valve cover to have a look at the valve train. I...
Forum: Carburetors
06-16-2004, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

I have checked and rechecked the fireing order...

I have checked and rechecked the fireing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 for 74-82 vehicals. I have a diagram from my chiltons manual and am fairly certin I have that right and those #'s are stamped on the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

Fbird88 and TMX you guys are what make this board...

Fbird88 and TMX you guys are what make this board so AWSOME :hail:

I pulled the #8 plug and the severe popping from the carb stopped and there is just very very mild backfiring. The motor motor...
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

I did spray starting fluid along each side of the...

I did spray starting fluid along each side of the intake manifold but did not notice a rise in the rmps but it is running so crappy now I'm not sure if I caught it. I was low on eather too so I didnt...
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

Already checked it. 150 PSI. Also my oil looks...

Already checked it. 150 PSI. Also my oil looks ok, not milky on the dipstick.
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By mefreema

Backfireing through carb need help.

I have a 79 vette I am getting ready to sell. I pulled my built up motor and put the original moter back into the car. Now it is backfireing like crazy, popping back through the carb.
To find...
Forum: Power Adders
06-01-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,596
Posted By mefreema

Kingtal0n. Welding question?

So the L98 manifold is cast steel as opposed to cast iron. Are any other GM mainfolds cast steel as well so we have more options for scrounging up a set of manifolds?
Also you used a Cast/Nickel...
Forum: Power Adders
05-27-2004, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By mefreema

Ouch.... It's only $55 ;) If you can hook...

Ouch.... It's only $55 ;)

If you can hook me up with a TPI, HSR or a blower for $55 sign me up!!!

I have read that this turbo would be a good size for a single V8 turbo setup. It is supposed...
Forum: Power Adders
05-26-2004, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By mefreema

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Forum: Power Adders
05-26-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By mefreema

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Forum: Power Adders
05-26-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By mefreema

Need help identifying this turbo.

Can anyone help me identify this turbo? It is $55 shipped and here is the discription.

here ya go,the blades are nice,very minamal play in the shaft,i see no rubs on the inner housing,let me...
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By mefreema

I know the vaccum secondarys only open up the...

I know the vaccum secondarys only open up the secondaries for what the engine needs this way they were able to use them from a 305 to a 455 for example. I think the manual secondaries are less...
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2004, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By mefreema

I was thinking that a mechannical secondary carb...

I was thinking that a mechannical secondary carb would be best. I am looking to keep cost down so I will probably keep an eye on ebay or maybe someonehere has one for sale. For my setup what would...
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By mefreema

Which carb is better?

Quadrajet or Carter AFB?

It would be used on a SBC 355 with a manual trans, Weiand Action + intake, Dart heads 2.02/1.6 200cc runner 72cc chamber, CompXE 268, full length headers and duels, posi &...
Forum: Power Adders
05-11-2004, 12:21 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 179,943
Posted By mefreema

oops! didnt meant to repost. I just hit the back...

oops! didnt meant to repost. I just hit the back button and refreshed the page and poof! :rolleyes:
Forum: Power Adders
05-11-2004, 12:04 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 179,943
Posted By mefreema

I have thought about using engine vacume to...

I have thought about using engine vacume to return oil from a remote turbo setup but cant figure out how to seperate it and return it to the pan once it returns to the motor. I guess you could just...
Forum: Power Adders
05-10-2004, 11:08 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 179,943
Posted By mefreema

I have thought about using engine vacume to...

I have thought about using engine vacume to return oil from a remote turbo setup but cant figure out how to seperate it and return it to the pan once it returns to the motor. I guess you could just...
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By mefreema

Glad I could help! :rolleyes:

Glad I could help! :rolleyes:
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2004, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By mefreema

http://www.ststurbo.com/home Here is the web...

http://www.ststurbo.com/home

Here is the web site for the company making that kit. I ran by it looking for info on a chevy truck site. They make kits for the camaro, silverdo, taho, tundra, etc....
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2004, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,773
Posted By mefreema

Thanks a bunch, checked out and bookmarked the...

Thanks a bunch, checked out and bookmarked the site. They didnt have any info on custom turbo setups. They did have two links to kits, one looked ok (single turbo with crossover) and the other was...
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,773
Posted By mefreema

??? Twin turbo C/K1500 Chevy Truck ???

Sorry I know this is not a truck forum but I could not find one to save my life and I know you guy know your stuff over here on the fbody forum.

Anyone ever herd of anyone doing a twin turbo chevy...
Forum: Power Adders
02-25-2003, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By mefreema

The 144 yes, I think it fits under a stock hood...

The 144 yes, I think it fits under a stock hood with a low profile air cleaner very close though. The 174 I'm not sure but with a 4 inch cowl I would say probably with one again a low profile air...
Forum: Power Adders
02-04-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By mefreema

Yes I have and he has done some engine bay...

Yes I have and he has done some engine bay modifications I think to make more room. It is packed in there tight I would like to keep the powersteering already got rid of AC compressor and I dont...
Forum: Power Adders
02-03-2003, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By mefreema

"Intercooling will dramatically increase hp...

"Intercooling will dramatically increase hp levels, it makes the boost more colder/denser and alows you to run higher boost without causes exseive detonator. Water alchol injection also does this but...
Forum: Power Adders
02-03-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By mefreema

"retarted" Hell no :D it's awsome! I want to...

"retarted" Hell no :D it's awsome! I want to turbo something so bad it physcally hurts! :p I have a 79 vette and everytime I look in the engine bay it bums me out :( . There is like no room, I...
Forum: Power Adders
02-03-2003, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By mefreema

I think you guys can install some kind of stop on...

I think you guys can install some kind of stop on the mechanical advance to limit timing then you could run 6* or even higher initial advance to keep your low end responce. Then depending what rpm...
Forum: Power Adders
01-28-2003, 07:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

I hear about people that use cold start injectors...

I hear about people that use cold start injectors off of sabbs I think.
Forum: Power Adders
01-27-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

The zero psi is because the higher vaccum at...

The zero psi is because the higher vaccum at cruise lowering fuel pressure just as boost raises it. Just put the check valve in the reference line and all should be cool.
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

Ya, try to reference it from a different spot...

Ya, try to reference it from a different spot with a check ball. Cant hurt to try.
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

I dug up some old ATI procharger liture they sent...

I dug up some old ATI procharger liture they sent me about carburated setup, it says:

To determine required fuel flow multiply total expected HP by .65 (brake specific fuel comsumption) this give...
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2003, 07:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

Maybe your not getting a good reference signal...

Maybe your not getting a good reference signal from the bonnet. Maybe try a different spot like somewhere off the intake or somewhere closer to the turbo. Where is your boost gauge hooked up? It...
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By mefreema

Do you have a compressor and regulator? You...

Do you have a compressor and regulator? You could simulate boost to the fuel pump while its ideling and see how your fuel gauge reacts. Then you could see if it is working at all or play with...
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2003, 09:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,349
Posted By mefreema

Now keep in mind I have NO pratical experience...

Now keep in mind I have NO pratical experience but something comes to mind about your fuel problem. With that big ol 800 cfm carb maybe your not getting enough pressure drop through the carb to pull...
Forum: Power Adders
01-25-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,349
Posted By mefreema

Brad, I have been following your progress and...

Brad,
I have been following your progress and GREAT WORK!!! Your an insparation :D . Your running a 355 and not a 383 right? If so keep us (or me ;) ) posted on how the XE268 cam works out for ya....
Forum: Power Adders
01-05-2003, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,391
Posted By mefreema

Let us know how that cam works our for ya. I...

Let us know how that cam works our for ya. I have the Comp Cam XE268 now too for my N/A setup with the occational nitrous but I would be very interested to hear how it handles boost since I may go...
Forum: Power Adders
01-01-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,428
Posted By mefreema

From what I have read on the internet and the...

From what I have read on the internet and the Hugh McGuinnis book is that you would boost reference your fuel pump its self and not the bowls. On a mechanical pump you would boost reference the...
Forum: Power Adders
12-05-2002, 01:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 333
Posted By mefreema

Oil Pump for low mounted turbo???

Anyone have any info on what type of pump you need to use when mounting a turbo low in order to get the oil back up to the engine? Manufacture, price, how to set it up?
Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2002, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By mefreema

Fun stuff!!!! Let us all know how it pans out. ...

Fun stuff!!!! Let us all know how it pans out. Carefull not to spool them turbos up too much without them hooked up to anything, ya dont want to fry those babys! I am half way through the Hugh...
Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2002, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By mefreema

Your router and your PC have different Ethernet...

Your router and your PC have different Ethernet adapters with different MAC addresses. So when you unhook one and hook up the other the DHCP server is still has the lease out for that IP with your...
Forum: Power Adders
11-21-2002, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 957
Posted By mefreema

Comp Cam XE268 and boost???

I just put together a motor not too log ago and built it for N/A use and occational small shots of nitrous. Well the cam I went with is a Comp Cam XE268 which work well with this setup. My...
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2002, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By mefreema

Anyone have an opinion on this book "21st Century Turbo"

It selles on ebay here is the link. Anyone ever hear about this book? Is it any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1865031454
Forum: Power Adders
09-13-2002, 02:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,300
Posted By mefreema

AMEN!! :D I want to see more cobbled together...

AMEN!! :D I want to see more cobbled together custom crap people have done and made work for those of us on a budget. Like Mike's site which I found some time ago and learned alot. I love the...
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,300
Posted By mefreema

I just got off the phone with the guy and he said...

I just got off the phone with the guy and he said they did. Huh? What about their kits suck so bad? They said they could sell you just parts so I was thinking by just getting the manifolds you could...
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2002, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,300
Posted By mefreema

Thirdgen LS1/LT1 single turbo kits for sale! Ding ding ding come and get it!

http://www.detroitspeedworks.com

I was browsing the internet and found this place where I live that carries these kits. They also do a bunch of custom work as well. Check out the sight if your...
Forum: Power Adders
08-30-2002, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,336
Posted By mefreema

Thanks! I looked at some of the old post on this...

Thanks! I looked at some of the old post on this topic and that did help. I looked under the hood and there is like NO room in there. Maybe I could move some things to make some room. What are...
Forum: Power Adders
08-27-2002, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,336
Posted By mefreema

Eaton M90 on a 4.3 S-10???

Anyone ever kick around the idea of mounting an Eaton M90 blower to a 4.3 liter S-10. They normally feed a 3.8 liter so it is not too far off. With a change to the pullies it might get 4-6psi...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2002, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,036
Posted By mefreema

My head is spinning trying to figure out why this...

My head is spinning trying to figure out why this thing failed. I check springs specs and took measurements for installed height coil bind ect. Everything looks cool.
So I started to concentrate...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-10-2002, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By mefreema

Also what about this product: Racing Technologies...

Also what about this product: Racing Technologies AP-22. It does basically the same thing but has more functionality and also lets you up load data to a computer.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-10-2002, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By mefreema

G Tech Pro

Is the G Tech Pro a good product? How accurate is it? Is it worth the money?
Forum: Power Adders
08-09-2002, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By mefreema

I run premium (92 octane) and run 6 degrees...

I run premium (92 octane) and run 6 degrees (stock) base timing. I have been wanting to bump that up though. Currently I am running the 50 shot for the streeet but come track time I'll go to the...
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