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Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By x_wolf

mine does something VERY similar to this. TON of...

mine does something VERY similar to this. TON of power in the first 2 gears, after that, it falls on its face and has a hard time goin past 3K RPM as well. The only conclusion I have, is I have...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 39,158
Posted By x_wolf

I had a helluva vac leak on the back passenger...

I had a helluva vac leak on the back passenger side stud on my car, i mean you could hear the thing, and it almost sounded like a turbo ;) yah it was that loud, and it turns out (even though it was a...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,260
Posted By x_wolf

Annular discharge boosters are good. A larger...

Annular discharge boosters are good. A larger carb won't hurt anything as long as you have a good booster signal. Thats really all that matters. There are alot of little tricks that can be done.
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Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,199
Posted By x_wolf

mallory return style regulator part number: ...

mallory return style regulator part number: MAA-4309. Got mine from summit, its about 75 bucks now.

Good luck man, mine doesn't leak, and I've had no problems with it yet.

cheers
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2006, 03:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,378
Posted By x_wolf

whats your timing currently set at? What has...

whats your timing currently set at? What has changed since break in? Anything major or just jets/timing etc?

You can usually pinpoint what caused something by thinking back to the changes that...
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By x_wolf

thats gotta be one of the strangest things I've...

thats gotta be one of the strangest things I've heard but makes sense it could do that. Wild ;)
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,378
Posted By x_wolf

Id say balance issue also based on what your...

Id say balance issue also based on what your saying it feels like. Did this only havppen when the 350HO motor went in?
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,888
Posted By x_wolf

exhaust leak. Nice soundin car though otherwise,...

exhaust leak. Nice soundin car though otherwise, and pretty to boot :)
Forum: Carburetors
06-08-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 801
Posted By x_wolf

fuel pressure regulator. Mallory return style. ...

fuel pressure regulator. Mallory return style.

cheers
Forum: Carburetors
06-08-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By x_wolf

you have a similar setup (at least fuel wise) as...

you have a similar setup (at least fuel wise) as I do. Mine did this exact thing.

Check a few things:

1. Timing - start your base timing at 12 and see if that helps it start
2. Check the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2006, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,008
Posted By x_wolf

mine ended up being WAAAY too far advanced timing...

mine ended up being WAAAY too far advanced timing and a vacuum leak ;)

cheers
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By x_wolf

everything above holds true. Have you adjusted...

everything above holds true. Have you adjusted timing at all? If the car is too far advanced this will happen as well. Check your battery to make sure its got enough cranking amps. I just replaced...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By x_wolf

Be sure to check the fuel pressure. I don't know...

Be sure to check the fuel pressure. I don't know if you have or not, but TBI fuel pressure isn't anywhere what you need for TPI. Hope all goes well!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By x_wolf

Be sure to check the fuel pressure. I don't know...

Be sure to check the fuel pressure. I don't know if you have or not, but TBI fuel pressure isn't anywhere near what you need for TPI. Hope all goes well!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 697
Posted By x_wolf

Geeze man no need to be a jerk to him, whats...

Geeze man no need to be a jerk to him, whats wrong with a polite answer that gets the same point across, doesn't piss anyone off, and gets him the knowledge he needs?
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,127
Posted By x_wolf

TC lockup will go away if the computer is no...

TC lockup will go away if the computer is no longer controlling it (which mine isn't, sounds like yours isn't either) lockup kits work well, I've got one in mine that works ok, needs adjustment :)
...
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,127
Posted By x_wolf

oh well gears would certainly do that, im...

oh well gears would certainly do that, im changing gears soon in mine to so yah :) cheers
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,127
Posted By x_wolf

Your speedo should be fine, I never did anything...

Your speedo should be fine, I never did anything to mine, and I made a swap to a carbed 350. Just my experience though.
Forum: Carburetors
05-06-2006, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,125
Posted By x_wolf

MAN, you are just an insane source of information...

MAN, you are just an insane source of information there Fbird! I am still trying to grasp how all of this works, I too have a very large cam (480" valve lift 230 duration @ .050") and have the same...
Forum: Carburetors
05-06-2006, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By x_wolf

wow this is REALLY old, but your wrong, its not...

wow this is REALLY old, but your wrong, its not the heads. Its timing and my rear gearing and AT THE TIME I didn't have the right stall converter in there. I have a new stall converter (higher and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By x_wolf

Its not going into lock up. It has the vacuum...

Its not going into lock up. It has the vacuum controlled lock up mechanism, and it hasn't fully been adjusted correctly cause of other changes that are being made to the car (cam is huge too,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,008
Posted By x_wolf

The wires are a bit.....charrish looking but they...

The wires are a bit.....charrish looking but they look solid still. headers are coated, I wouldn't think theyd get damaged that bad then again....timing is off and has gottem them things red hot so...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By x_wolf

Not so worried about the economy but its got a...

Not so worried about the economy but its got a hefty tranny cooler already :) thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,008
Posted By x_wolf

My car does the exact same thing but at about...

My car does the exact same thing but at about 2800-3000 RPM, and doesn't like to downshift to go above it. it REALLY pisses me off. (My issue cannot be caused by exhaust/intake, its carbed and has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By x_wolf

Thats kinda what I thought. Is this something...

Thats kinda what I thought. Is this something that will hurt the transmission?

Thanks for your SPEEDY reply :)

cheers
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By x_wolf

Wierd 700R4 issue

I think its an adjustment thing but I'm really not sure. I drove my car from seattle back to where I was moving (bout 60 miles from seattle) and on the highway I shifted it into OD. My transmission...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By x_wolf

Wierd 700R4 issue

I think its an adjustment thing but I'm really not sure. I drove my car from seattle back to where I was moving (bout 60 miles from seattle) and on the highway I shifted it into OD. My transmission...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
03-03-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By x_wolf

Same here, damned good price. thx

Same here, damned good price.

thx
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
02-24-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By x_wolf

Outta curiousty what heads/intake etc are on this...

Outta curiousty what heads/intake etc are on this thing?

Thanks
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
02-24-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By x_wolf

too rich for my blood ;) Thats probably a decent...

too rich for my blood ;) Thats probably a decent deal, but I guess im gonna be lookin for a decent block alone. Thanks for the response though!
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
02-24-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By x_wolf

hrrmm has it been checked for cracks magnafluxed,...

hrrmm has it been checked for cracks magnafluxed, etc? Id assume so considering you said he had the block work done. This sounds like this might be a good thing :) Any idea on how much he might...
Forum: Carburetors
02-24-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By x_wolf

I had to get a new hood. I tried the 2" drop top...

I had to get a new hood. I tried the 2" drop top filter, no luck. Bought a 4 inch cowl hood, gorgeous and tons of clearance :)
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
02-24-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By x_wolf

small block 400 or big block

I'm looking into a slow build of a new engine for the camaro. Im not sure what I want to do yet, but I'm thinking either a 400 SBC or a big block that wouldn't be insanely hard to find parts/make...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-16-2005, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By x_wolf

Hey I doubt you are willing to, but can you sell...

Hey I doubt you are willing to, but can you sell the brakes on their own or only the rear as a whole?

thanks (if you even still have it :)
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-16-2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By x_wolf

this is an old as hell post, but do you have the...

this is an old as hell post, but do you have the rear end disc brake components outta that thing still by any chance?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
09-19-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By x_wolf

Still got that stuff?

Still got that stuff?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By x_wolf

No thoughts or ideas? I can't figure it out,...

No thoughts or ideas? I can't figure it out, maybe I should just drop the pan. A tranny shop I called said it could just be from the new clutches and what not breaking in....i don't know though.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By x_wolf

tranny fluid question

Heres the thing, I'm pretty sure this is bad, but im perplexed....

I checked the transmission fluid not too long ago (it just had new stuff put in when i got the stall converter put in) back in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By x_wolf

welp, put a new mechanical guage in my car,...

welp, put a new mechanical guage in my car, hooked it up to the port behind the intake mannie...started her up...........

50 PSI OF PRESSURE!!!! WHOO HOOO!

So I know for a fact that my guage...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2004, 02:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By x_wolf

MWAHAHAH JUST A GUAGE!!! MWAGHAHAHA....and my...

MWAHAHAH JUST A GUAGE!!! MWAGHAHAHA....and my valve covers were leakin a lil bit causin my oil leaks....SO out goes my sending unit, in goes a plug!

cheers and thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By x_wolf

I wonder if the fram filters cause...

I wonder if the fram filters cause problems....mine has one on it and it does exactly the same thing.....had PLENTY of oil pressure, now, stays at about 25 when cold, when hot, drops to literally...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 01:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By x_wolf

well I would IMAGINE that if I did in fact spin a...

well I would IMAGINE that if I did in fact spin a bearing (which would be hard considering I baby this thing) then wouldn't the engine make some noise in the bottom end?
Forum: TPI
10-21-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 820
Posted By x_wolf

lol yah. its a slow leak on my sender. oil...

lol yah. its a slow leak on my sender. oil oozes outta the plug a little, and theres oil on the sender itself, the outside of it, and also a lil bit on the block right about the oil filter. I've...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By x_wolf

thats next on my list...I HOPE TO *** the kinda ...

thats next on my list...I HOPE TO *** the kinda ticking I hear is just my exhaust leak and its gotten worse, and not a lack of oil to my top end.....

I HOPE TO ***! that changing the sender...
Forum: TPI
10-21-2004, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 820
Posted By x_wolf

Could that leak cause a pressure drop of...

Could that leak cause a pressure drop of say.....ALOT?

cheers
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By x_wolf

my motor does this too...brand new, no smoke at...

my motor does this too...brand new, no smoke at start up (when cold or warm) fires right up no problem with a press of the pedal once and the turn of the key (when cold) when warm it takes a couple...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By x_wolf

well thats the wierd thing. it did the EXACT...

well thats the wierd thing. it did the EXACT same thing on my old 305 stock block.

When started, ran about 25 or so PSI, when warmed up, it slowly drops down to zero at idle, and about 20 in gear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By x_wolf

my BRAND NEW 350 ran at about 50 PSi for close to...

my BRAND NEW 350 ran at about 50 PSi for close to I think about 120 miles....now the readin says it has zero at idle in gear (when warmed up) and goes up to nothing over 25 or so when moving......i...
Forum: Carburetors
08-20-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By x_wolf

I think its a carb issue (newbie)

y car is a 1991 Chevy Camaro, has a th700-R4 with a shift kit, corvette servo, better clutches, etc. As far as I know, the stall speed is at roughly 2000 RPM.

350/360HP


-9 to 1 compression...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,713
Posted By x_wolf

mine is doin the same thing and at the same RPM. ...

mine is doin the same thing and at the same RPM. I'm hoping my issue is also only the TV cable...

Thanks for the bit o info1
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