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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-08-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,294
Posted By 85rocker

what are u a troll? who set u up as lordy of all...

what are u a troll? who set u up as lordy of all suspension

u said

"There is no other opinion on dampers, Konis work-anything else is dead weight."

u are trying to pick a fight u are playin...
Forum: TPI
12-28-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

hey people although this thread started with...

hey people

although this thread started with a 305 buildup it took a road to some interesting discussion on FIRST systems, Super Rams and HSR's.

How about lets keep focused on the subject...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,117
Posted By 85rocker

I have A/C and air pump all the gizmos hanging...

I have A/C and air pump all the gizmos hanging off the front. I think the a/c delete pulley is enough to keep belt geometry even if you lose the air pump.

My factory belt was k6960 (6 rib, 96.0...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-22-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,307
Posted By 85rocker

Palric tells me he would login and post if he...

Palric tells me he would login and post if he could.

Seems his account is locked and he can't post.
Forum: TPI
12-22-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,117
Posted By 85rocker

I did a dyno test with a '91 LB9 and march...

I did a dyno test with a '91 LB9 and march pullies.

Saw 14 rwhp.

I am a big fan of u-drives on LB9s and L98s. They always show a diff unlike many other nonsense upgrades (air-foils :D).

I...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-21-2005, 08:34 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,307
Posted By 85rocker

he has lots of mods lined up too many to list

he has lots of mods lined up

too many to list
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-21-2005, 08:34 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,307
Posted By 85rocker

palric did sell he ended up with a '90 5.7...

palric did sell

he ended up with a '90 5.7 hardtop which is what he should have got to begin with.

He's pretty finicky about his cars. His current IROC is about as clean as they come. Low...
Forum: TPI
12-21-2005, 11:32 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

No can do the HSR JohnnyBravo. Accolades to...

No can do the HSR JohnnyBravo.

Accolades to the HSR all know it is a huge power gainer but it will not pass emsissions you will be dead on the visual and the tail pipe.
Forum: TPI
12-20-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

With due respect, I don't buy it. Not for a...

With due respect, I don't buy it. Not for a minute.

EGR has been around for 35 years.

SBCs even longer.

The target market for the HSR is ECM driven vehicles using TPI EFI.

I do not...
Forum: TPI
12-16-2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

I'd take a serious look at the HSR (no matter...

I'd take a serious look at the HSR (no matter what small block I had) if the setup was emission compliant. There is no EGR... IMO it should have one.

By the way what has the mini-ram to do with...
Forum: TPI
12-15-2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: making power on the 305

So what I was trying to say is if you want to HSR your 305 then good on you let us know how it turns out? It would be interesting to see how it effects a 305. Neither pro nor con. I chose Accel...
Forum: TPI
12-15-2005, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By 85rocker

The Firebirds respond very well to a decent cold...

The Firebirds respond very well to a decent cold air setup. Its low hanging fruit I'd do it before spending money on runners.

You can use a large K&N cone plus some parts from Home Depot to get...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2005, 09:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

Have to disagree :) The factory LCAs and...

Have to disagree :)

The factory LCAs and panhard are good enough for any street work, some autocross and most 1320.

In fact the Firehawks only got upgraded bushings otherwise exact same...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

Re: Re: Re: making power on the 305

I hear yah. Thats why I said "long term".

Sure you gotta start somewhere why not an HSR on a 305? Good a place as any. I like the 305 just like the tq of a 350 more.

I think Ds89iroc is more...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,388
Posted By 85rocker

Re: making power on the 305

I've been there and done that a few times on different f-bodies. A TBI car, a few TPIs...

I suggest doing all the easy bolt on stuff first. Get used to the car and how changes effect it. See how...
Forum: TPI
12-10-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By 85rocker

yes it is a compucam its about as far as I could...

yes it is a compucam its about as far as I could go with the speed density without a mandatory tune.

I have been checking into head work as well. I figured I'd send the 083s into the shop for some...
Forum: TPI
12-10-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By 85rocker

how much hp in this combo?

has anyone done this setup before?


'90 IROC L98 with

- udrive pullies
- 1 5/8 headers to dual cat and hi-flow cat back
- 210/220 .510/.510 cam
- accel base
- accel runners
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-09-2005, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By 85rocker

Paypal payment has been sent. thx

Paypal payment has been sent.

thx
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-05-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By 85rocker

check your PM on the cam.

check your PM on the cam.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-24-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By 85rocker

what size studs? straight or angle plugs? ...

what size studs?

straight or angle plugs?

are they old valves with new seats?

were the valve guides replaced?

how many miles on the heads before they were refreshed?
Forum: TPI
11-16-2005, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

If you want to get the most out of the setup you...

If you want to get the most out of the setup you should gasket match the works.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-10-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By 85rocker

fyi: I have a set in a '90 L98 they work...

fyi:

I have a set in a '90 L98 they work fine. Didn't have to shave the bosses. Didn't have to change anything.
Forum: TPI
11-05-2005, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

I was just reading another thread last week that...

I was just reading another thread last week that outlined the birth of the TPI. The author made a strong and well articulated argument that the TPI was designed for a Corvette 350. Complete with...
Forum: TPI
11-05-2005, 07:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

in 91-92 they showed up in alot of unexpected...

in 91-92 they showed up in alot of unexpected places.

the option was called "N10".
Forum: TPI
11-04-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

yah all over the map eh? I just wanted to show...

yah all over the map eh? I just wanted to show some results from a number of difference dyno pulls.

The point I wanted to make was the dyno will surprise you with what some mods will give (and...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
11-04-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 675
Posted By 85rocker

jkaz0442 is a great seller

I bought an Accel intake off jkaz0442 (Jeff).

This guy was first rate to deal with.

The intake arrived very quickly and was just as he promised.

Jeff it was a pleasure to do business with...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
11-03-2005, 06:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By 85rocker

kyb adjustables

I am looking for kyb adjustables struts + shocks

thx
Forum: TPI
11-02-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

Just throwing some stuff out... My SLP...

Just throwing some stuff out...

My SLP runners showed 10 rwhp on a '91 LB9

A set of SLP headers showed 7.5 rwhp

A set of u-drive pullies showed 14rwhp

A set of 1.6 rockers showed 11 rwhp
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
11-01-2005, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By 85rocker

I agree just recieved the goods I ordered...

I agree

just recieved the goods I ordered from rdcamer0

quality stuff arrived on time

would definitely buy from again

RP
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
10-25-2005, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By 85rocker

still looking for these parts anyone?

still looking for these parts

anyone?
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
10-23-2005, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By 85rocker

accel intake and AS&M LTRs

I am looking for an accel intake and AS&M long tube runners for 1990 TPI.

Will pay any reasonable price.

PM or e-mail.

FYI: I only use Paypal.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-23-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By 85rocker

zz4 cam

check your pm for cam
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-23-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By 85rocker

check your pm thx

check your pm

thx
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-23-2005, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By 85rocker

check your pm

check your pm
Forum: TPI
10-23-2005, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By 85rocker

thx for the comments. I don't want to change...

thx for the comments.

I don't want to change the cam because I don't want to have to change the prom. Eventually I will have to but for now I am trying to avoid driveability issues from cam...
Forum: TPI
10-22-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By 85rocker

big valves on L98

I am checking out head upgrades for my L98.

I was looking at larger valves 2.02/1.6 and 2.05/1.6

The motor will have headers + cat back, accel intake and AS&M runners, 1.6rockers, stock cam....
Forum: TPI
10-22-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By 85rocker

I was looking at a BM intake and AS&M LTRs. ...

I was looking at a BM intake and AS&M LTRs.

My research shows on a stock 5.7 with cat back it got a whopping 22hp gain from the runners and 18hp from the intake. Not sure what the combined would...
Forum: TPI
10-20-2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

Some very skilled individuals have taken to this...

Some very skilled individuals have taken to this kind of porting and had reasonable success. 25hp if I recall correctly.

Others, perhaps less skilled, have found the results not worth the effort...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By 85rocker

Do you want an intake that looks good or goes...

Do you want an intake that looks good or goes fast?

The TPI will up your 305 tq alot but in the long run limit your hp gains unless you are willing to spend $$$. Serious builders move to carb or...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2005, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,668
Posted By 85rocker

I agree I would not use runners on a 305...

I agree

I would not use runners on a 305 without exhaust, cam and head work first.

I did SLPs on a '91 LB9 without first doing cam and headers or head work and figured it was a huge flop --...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-18-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 630
Posted By 85rocker

check your PM thx

check your PM

thx
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-17-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,070
Posted By 85rocker

headers still for sale?

headers still for sale?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-17-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By 85rocker

zz4 cam still for sale?

zz4 cam still for sale?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-16-2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,202
Posted By 85rocker

can you send me pics of the gear drive and 264...

can you send me pics of the gear drive and 264 cam (#9 and #20) ?

palric@gmail.com

thx
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-16-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 970
Posted By 85rocker

are the headers still for sale? do they have air...

are the headers still for sale? do they have air tubes?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2005, 07:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,308
Posted By 85rocker

What about settling on a higher idle, maybe...

What about settling on a higher idle, maybe around 800-850. Atleast until you can scare up some more experience with the setup?
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
10-07-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By 85rocker

I have a good used one about 50,000 miles on it...

I have a good used one about 50,000 miles on it works fine.

Diaphram is good, it compresses smoothly without binding. It came off a '90 350 TPI.

$25
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-07-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By 85rocker

what kind of shape is the tranny in? thx

what kind of shape is the tranny in?

thx
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-07-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By 85rocker

Are these self-aligning?

Are these self-aligning?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-05-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 426
Posted By 85rocker

which pulley? the crank or alternator? is it...

which pulley? the crank or alternator?

is it for serpentine belt?

thx
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