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Forum: V6
04-25-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

White/Blue v6 '87 Camaro from Augusta?

Just a shot in the dark here, was looking for my old car... it was a white '87 that was sold in Augusta GA about 5 years ago to someone in the military.. was told it was painted blue and re-done with...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Vortec Heads in NYC

062 Casting Vortec Heads, great condition, low miles $425

BBK 52mm Throttle Body $170

OEM LT-4 28 lb/hr Injectors $120

shipping extra, prefer not to ship the heads

steve 516 313 2283
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 317
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

BBK Throttle Body & 28 lb/hr Injectors

Selling a 52mm bbk throttle body and OE LT4 28 lb/hr injectors

Throttle body is for '90-92 style linkage but can be used on older cars w/ another accelerator cable
injectors were sonic cleaned...
Forum: Carburetors
06-16-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: Fuel pressure too high?

without.. engine off, pump on
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Fuel pressure too high?

I have a converted TPI car... it's got a holley vac secondary 600cfm and an airtex pump. The pump puts out 9psi and I have a holley regulator set to 5 1/2 psi

for some reason - and this happened...
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Edelbrock stubbornly runs rich

Not too sure what i'm doing wrong here.. i'm kind of a newbie to carbs.

The car is an '86 former TPI car converted to carb. It's got an airtex electric fuel pump for carbs, 5-9psi, 30gph with a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-02-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,307
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: F/S LT-1 Manifold for TPI + extras (NYC)

on the east coast ill do 450 shipped for the intake
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Car runs for 5 seconds and dies...

Just putting my car together.. it was a TPI car and now i've converted to carb

I'm using an airtex carb fuel pump, 5-9psi output, holley regulator - 5 1/2 psi - and edelbrock 750cfm carb

The...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-09-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,307
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: F/S LT-1 Manifold for TPI + extras (NYC)

ttt reduced prices, have to sell
Forum: Carburetors
03-12-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,207
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: Anyone using an edelbrock carb w/ 700r4? linkage problem..

Stock TV cable that came with the 700R4. I just installed the geometry connector .... how should I have the TV cable mounted to the carb?
Forum: Carburetors
03-08-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,207
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Anyone using an edelbrock carb w/ 700r4? linkage problem..

I'm putting my former tpi car back together, i'm using an edelbrock 1407 carb on a weiand manifold.. i picked up the 8036 bracket they say to use to hook up the 700r4, but the tv linkage misses the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-08-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,307
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

F/S LT-1 Manifold for TPI + extras (NYC)

LT1 manifold converted to tpi, early/late style heads, comes w/ fuel rails, fuel lines, remote thermostat housing SOLD

OEM LT-4 28 lb/hr injectors, sonic cleaned $100

BBK 52mm throttle body...
Forum: TPI
11-01-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: Injectors don't fire w/ TPS connected! Whats the deal here?

yeah, i have it as farrrrr as possible, it's at like .44 or .45 it wont go any lower
Forum: TPI
11-01-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: Injectors don't fire w/ TPS connected! Whats the deal here?

it won't fire if the tps is set to anything over .45 but it will fire the injectors if it's .45 or under.... i think for now i will take your advice and set up the ALDL and see what the scanner says
Forum: TPI
11-01-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Injectors don't fire w/ TPS connected! Whats the deal here?

It's a speed density retrofit in a vette.

The computer will ONLY fire the injectors if the TPS Sensor isn't connected. It's set at .57 volts dc at idle and goes up to just under 5 volts at WOT.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-05-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

WTB 90-92 stock PROM

looking for a stock speed density PROM chip..

CarAteMyMoney@yahoo.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,487
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

what are you talking about? the car has roller...

what are you talking about? the car has roller lifters in it right now, not flat ones
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,487
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

what? they are OE roller lifters

what? they are OE roller lifters
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

i agree. i used a hair dryer on my old 87 camaro ...

i agree. i used a hair dryer on my old 87 camaro to diagnose the module - i ran it on the distributor cap for a minute, and it didnt get spark so i knew it was the module
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,487
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

No, I pulled the motor myself, and had the short...

No, I pulled the motor myself, and had the short block built. Lifters are take out lifters from some other engine, but the odds are really against ALL of the lifters being bad.... i'm using 5w30 and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,487
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

No, these are OE roller lifters, I get a sputter...

No, these are OE roller lifters, I get a sputter out of the tailpipes and it doesn't seem to want to take an adjustment, the lifters still make noise no matter what
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,487
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

What would make lifters bleed down?

I noticed that all of my lifters bleed down very quickly... like within 10 seconds of shutting off the car - all of the rocker arms are level

The block is a 1990 chevy van 350 .... originally came...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2004, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Congrats and best of luck!

Congrats and best of luck!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Is there any chance that this could be caused by...

Is there any chance that this could be caused by something like a strut, control arm or ball joint?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

the driveshaft would cause that after 60?

the driveshaft would cause that after 60?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2004, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Vibration after 60mph on 91 Formula

hey all,

i just picked up a '91 formula

drives pretty nice but theres a vibration after 60mph, it feels like im running over a bunch of little bumps on the ground

just had the front wheels...
Forum: TBI
08-14-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Re: Re: TBI crappy idle

How do I check that valve?

I also got a code 32 before but it went away
Forum: TBI
08-14-2004, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

TBI crappy idle

Just got a '91 Formula L03

Idles pretty rough but once you break the idle it's really smooth

Anyone have any ideas as to how to fix this?
Forum: TPI
07-09-2004, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

I have a set of 624's that flow 225cfm for $300...

I have a set of 624's that flow 225cfm for $300 so iron heads that flow well are available for cheap

I was thinking of doing the lt-1 heads because i could get away with a bit higher compression...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

LT-1 Intane AND Heads on an L98?

I'm about to put my new engine together...

...a friend of mine suggested that if i'm going to use an LT-1 Intake conversion on my L98 setup, I should use the heads as well because they flow better...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2004, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

i've heard that wilson manifolds will drill and...

i've heard that wilson manifolds will drill and tape a carb intake for EFI, then you can use a lingenfelter elbow and stock throttle body and poof youre done
Forum: TPI
06-15-2004, 11:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,464
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Will it work for ported 882 heads?

Will it work for ported 882 heads?
Forum: TPI
06-14-2004, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,464
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

I've heard about a few intakes leaking coolant...

I've heard about a few intakes leaking coolant into the oil.. that's really my biggest concern, can anyone shed some light on that?

My intake will have been ported before I send it to John so i'd...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2004, 10:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,464
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

LT-1 Intake success rate? All owners please chime in...

Due to hood clearance issues, a HSR will not fit. I have been thinking about an LT-1 Intake because I have one readily available minus Mr. Millican's work which would have to be done..

How many...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

LT-1 Intake success rate? All owners please chime in...

Due to hood clearance issues, a HSR will not fit. I have been thinking about an LT-1 Intake because I have one readily available minus Mr. Millican's work which would have to be done..

How many...
Forum: V6
12-10-2003, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 519
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

OK guys, sell me on a V-6 car... (turbo?)

OK,
having owned a number of 350TPI and carburated Camaros, Trans Ams, and a 'vette...

..im thinking about picking up a v-6 third gen as a beater

..but I can never leave well enough alone

I...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

wouldn't a pinched return line hurt off-idle...

wouldn't a pinched return line hurt off-idle power more than high rpm? since more fuel would pump into the engine

wait a sec... how could a pinched return line hurt the performance, anyway? isnt...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2003, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

fuel filter helped a little, but not much.. it's...

fuel filter helped a little, but not much.. it's still not how it should be

within the next 2 weeks ill be doing the ignition module, injectors, timing, and whatever other little crap i can think...
Forum: TPI
06-24-2003, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

i'll do the fuel filter tomorrow. i have one...

i'll do the fuel filter tomorrow.

i have one cat per side - how should I go about checking them?
Forum: TPI
06-23-2003, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

hmm, good idea! what should it be? like 42 at...

hmm, good idea! what should it be? like 42 at idle right?

what about under load? is there any way to check it other than on a dyno?
Forum: TPI
06-23-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

yup swapped in the coil from my other car, no...

yup swapped in the coil from my other car, no change
Forum: TPI
06-22-2003, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

when i got the car, in november. new cap, rotor,...

when i got the car, in november. new cap, rotor, wires, 02 sensor...

i noticed on the scanner that my 02 voltage jumps from .3 to.8 back and forth and doesnt usually come close to .45 volts if...
Forum: TPI
06-22-2003, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

what i meant by power loss was that this car...

what i meant by power loss was that this car feels much less powerful than any of my other L98 TPI cars
Forum: TPI
06-22-2003, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Power loss over 3000 RPMS?

Anyone know what might cause a power loss over 3000 rpms? Also it seems hesitant to rev in that area

but the thing still leaves 20 foot pairs of tracks from hitting the gas at a stop sign
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2003, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,505
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

14093638 blocks are odd, they use the same...

14093638 blocks are odd, they use the same casting number for 2 and 4 bolt blocks.. they were the standard 350 block

personally, id pick a roller 2 bolt block over a 4-bolt non roller block. 4...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2003, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Oh, wow look at that I put a paper clip in...

Oh, wow look at that

I put a paper clip in to get codes, and I left it in and plugged the scanner in with the paper clip still in the ALDL terminal....

...and the scanner is working fine!...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2003, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

Yes, the dash does display everything while the...

Yes, the dash does display everything while the scanner is connected but showing all zero's.. shows speed, rpm, gas mileage, oil pressure, voltage, trip odo, etc...

I also noticed today that the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2003, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By CarAteMyMoney

I've had the same problem with a few scanners.....

I've had the same problem with a few scanners.. OTC Monitor 86, monitor 2000, and I tried a monitor 4000 once.

I use the 2000 most often, which worked perfect on my friends iroc the other day
...
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