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Forum: TPI
04-13-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,529
Posted By DH1987TA

Ditto. That 383 is probably running out of...

Ditto.
That 383 is probably running out of breath by the time it hits its powerband.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,653
Posted By DH1987TA

Here is a link with useful info on what is needed...

Here is a link with useful info on what is needed for a new plate design:

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/special_plate_process.asp
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,653
Posted By DH1987TA

I'm in...that would be sweet!!

I'm in...that would be sweet!!
Forum: TPI
04-08-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By DH1987TA

Unless I am mistaken,reverse cooling didn't come...

Unless I am mistaken,reverse cooling didn't come out until the introduction of the LT-1 in '93.As far as the direction of the water pump, the easiest way to tell with a serp. belt setup is:
Grooved...
Forum: TBI
04-04-2003, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,145
Posted By DH1987TA

The third link shows a camshaft for use with the...

The third link shows a camshaft for use with the Vortec head with lift figures of I .447", E .462, and says valve spring change is required...so if I run .454 lift cam and 1.6 rockers that would put...
Forum: TPI
04-03-2003, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By DH1987TA

Vortec heads..springs?

Hello everyone,
Working on my engine, just got my Vortec heads off ebay.Does anyone know which springs will work on these heads without the need for machining?I have seen some that require...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-02-2003, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,129
Posted By DH1987TA

Not really looking for anything in...

Not really looking for anything in particular...just curious of the year and if there was anything special about it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,129
Posted By DH1987TA

Anyone know why the word "HITHER" is coming up...

Anyone know why the word "HITHER" is coming up all over the place???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,129
Posted By DH1987TA

Need help decoding block #'s

If anyone can decode block numbers, HITHERE would greatly appreciate your help :hail: !!

This 350 block is out of HITHERE 70's something.The big numbers are HITHERE little sketchy as the casting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2003, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 47,812
Posted By DH1987TA

To check the relays, you need to follow a wiring...

To check the relays, you need to follow a wiring diagram. There should be 4 wires to each relay. Maybe five, but follow the diagram. The wires you are concerned with are the wires for the relay...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 47,812
Posted By DH1987TA

One thing to consider, make sure the mechanic...

One thing to consider, make sure the mechanic isn't a
"code popper"...someone who hooks up a scan tool, pulls codes and says "it's setting a MAF code, it need a MAF" or it's setting an oxygen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2003, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By DH1987TA

350 X-rods

Has anyone here used or had any experiences with X-rods (connecting rods)? Are they good, okay, crappy?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By DH1987TA

You can drop your Y-pipe if the nuts will come...

You can drop your Y-pipe if the nuts will come loose...but, the starter will come out w/o doing that. I just put one in my car...will come out in front of Y-pipe, nose down, and if it was an 1/8"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By DH1987TA

Just a thought, but...could it be that the check...

Just a thought, but...could it be that the check valve in the fuel pump is going bad? I've seen a couple of vehicles do this, and it allows the fuel pressure to bleed back into the tank after it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By DH1987TA

I forgot to mention...the car has 78K miles on...

I forgot to mention...the car has 78K miles on it, so I would think the engine is original, or an owner before me blew the engine...any block numbers that can be seen easily that would reveal the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2003, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By DH1987TA

'87 engine?

Hey everyone....I realized today that I have an odd setup on my hands. My T/A is an '87 (by VIN and title), and is a 305 TPI engine by VIN. The odd part is the valve covers are the older, perimeter...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2003, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By DH1987TA

Edelbrock makes a TPI Vortec base...expensive,...

Edelbrock makes a TPI Vortec base...expensive, but works well. The Vortec's had problems with intake boltslossening up...GM now specifies Loc-Tite on the threads during assembly. For more info on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By DH1987TA

The advanced timing will not cause a high HC...

The advanced timing will not cause a high HC reading...advancing the timing will actually ignite the fuel earlier and cause a lower HC reading. If you have been having a rich condition, this is most...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By DH1987TA

Relays definately like to go bad...and some times...

Relays definately like to go bad...and some times they will run you in circles!

Don't have a pic, but...the three relays are situated as:

The relay closest to the brake booster is fuel pump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By DH1987TA

The low temp can cause an emmission failure for...

The low temp can cause an emmission failure for HC. HC is raw, unburned fuel. The cooler an engine runs, the higher the HC and CO readings will be. As engine and combustion temperatures increase, the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2003, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By DH1987TA

The problem is in the MAF sensor circuit. Check...

The problem is in the MAF sensor circuit. Check the relays...there are three relays by the master cylinder. One is fuel pump, one is MAF power and the other is MAF burnoff. My T/A was having similar...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By DH1987TA

One problem you may run into...EGR system works...

One problem you may run into...EGR system works off of exhaust backpressure. Too little exhaust backpressure will result in a low EGR flow, which can cause high combustion chamber temperatures and...
Forum: Body
02-12-2003, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By DH1987TA

replacement panel for t-bar?

Hello all.
Does anyone have any information about ordering a replacement for the t-bar panel under the inside edges of the T-tops? Mine is rusted pretty badly.

Thanks,
Darrell
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