Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: 89TA383M5
Showing results 1 to 50 of 129
Search took 0.19 seconds.
Forum: TPI
02-21-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By 89TA383M5

Re: Biggest Cam TPI/Miniram

Come on guys, really? No one?
Forum: TPI
02-15-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By 89TA383M5

Biggest Cam TPI/Miniram

What is the biggest cam you can run in a modified TPI car? I have a ported BigMouth Base, Siamesed SLP Runners, and a 52mm TB on a .060 over 400 making it a 413ci. I'm asking because I blew a head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By 89TA383M5

Race gas to Premium Problem

So was running my car on 93 octane. Then for 2 weeks i switched to 110. Had about 1 and a half gallons left of 110 in the car and put 8 gallons of 93 in the car. As soon as I left the gas station the...
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,185
Posted By 89TA383M5

Re: Did u have a thirgen in highschool?

Junior Year, turned 17 and bought my Trans Am. Stock Engine and did; Open element air filter, took the screen out of the MAF, bypassed the throttlebody with the coolant hose, had a AFPR, bumped up...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,688
Posted By 89TA383M5

Re: What's the biggest cid motor that will work with tpi?

I asked the similiar questions about building up a large ci TPI and my responses were the same. "You could make so much more power with a miniram or Stealthram!" The guy didnt ask about other...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-14-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By 89TA383M5

Re: Fastest NA TPI 350 cars?

I seem to have one of the few 11 second NA non-Siamesed TPI's out there. Setup as follows. 413 with Dart Iron Eagle heads, Hydraulic Roller cam, TPIS Bigmouth base, Large tube Runners, 58mm...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-25-2006, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
Posted By 89TA383M5

Another instance where G-Force has no customer...

Another instance where G-Force has no customer support. And if you ever do get the trans and have anything close to 350 horse, you'll blow it up then have them tell you they, "cant help you." Get...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-07-2006, 05:31 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

Working for a corporate company and being a...

Working for a corporate company and being a manager I can say that if I handled a customer like this I would be repremanded and at least get my ear chewed off. I dont know how they can even stay in...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-21-2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

It looks like the guy was right. No help...

It looks like the guy was right. No help what-so-ever.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-16-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

So lets see. Less than 400 horse. Centerforce...

So lets see. Less than 400 horse. Centerforce dual friction clutch. Bald BFG drag radials and a speed shift not a power shift blows 3rd... Is that really asking to much?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-08-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

I never talked to them about sending it back...

I never talked to them about sending it back since they told me that they couldnt help me. And I dont like pulling stuff apart for no reason because then i have parts laying around. Right now there...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-07-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

After seeing what happened to my last trans when...

After seeing what happened to my last trans when it blew up third, it ate the rest of the trans along with it. Third had huge chuncks taken out of it and completely stripped the countershaft on the...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-06-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

I was thinking that they would say, "sorry our...

I was thinking that they would say, "sorry our product didnt hold up." "We'll take a $100 off a new kit if you want." Something. Nothing serious just something. Not basically, your out of luck. As...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-06-2006, 04:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

Well its been 2 months since I blew the trans up....

Well its been 2 months since I blew the trans up. After calling G-Force and them telling me they cant do ANYTHING for me I put the car on jack stands and had to watch everyone else drive there nice...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-09-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By 89TA383M5

Im interested, is there anything else you need...

Im interested, is there anything else you need for the conversion?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-09-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,581
Posted By 89TA383M5

I bought the syncronized kit, 400 horse, 2000...

I bought the syncronized kit, 400 horse, 2000 miles of street use with the car only running good maybe 100 miles of that. Stock case and tailshaft but what broke was the 3rd gear gernaded. I asked if...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-08-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,581
Posted By 89TA383M5

Dont buy g-force t5 kit.

My g-force kit with upgraded mainshaft broke after 2000miles. Called and who I talked to wouldnt help at all and didnt even offer to take anything off the price of a new kit. Told me flat out I cant...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-08-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 31,969
Posted By 89TA383M5

G-force not standing behind there product.

Blew my T5 with 2000 miles on it since I had the G-force kit put in and even spent the extra money on the upgraded mainshaft. Called them up today and was very polite and told him the situation and...
Forum: TPI
05-05-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By 89TA383M5

I bought a Holley pump and I'm going to install...

I bought a Holley pump and I'm going to install it 5-7-06. Hopefully this fixes it so I can move on to more important things, like getting a NA TPI into the 11's.:waveman:
Forum: TPI
04-28-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By 89TA383M5

I think it has something to do with the pump...

I think it has something to do with the pump because I took the FPR apart and it was sealed good and when the return line is clamped the pressure should go up to 80psi but it doesnt change anything....
Forum: TPI
04-28-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By 89TA383M5

I think the check valve in the pump is bad or...

I think the check valve in the pump is bad or something. I put a fuel pump in it and it ran good while I drove it home then when I started it to take it around the block then this problem started....
Forum: TPI
04-27-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By 89TA383M5

Would the check valve only alow 36psi when pump...

Would the check valve only alow 36psi when pump runs then 20psi when not pump is not running?
Forum: TPI
04-26-2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By 89TA383M5

I have a friend that put one on his GTA and his...

I have a friend that put one on his GTA and his hood stays open by a couple inches so he used hood pins. It looks like crap and he getto rigged it in there.
Forum: TPI
04-26-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,419
Posted By 89TA383M5

I would say that for the regulator to be bad it...

I would say that for the regulator to be bad it would have to be leaking fuel
Forum: TPI
04-26-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By 89TA383M5

Big Fuel pressure problem

When the car is running, fuel pressure is at 36psi. Doesnt matter if you have the fpr vacuum line on or off. With the car off and you turn the key on the pump kicks on for a couple seconds and gauge...
Forum: TPI
02-22-2006, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
Posted By 89TA383M5

Thanks Shagwell for the info. Its a good thing I...

Thanks Shagwell for the info. Its a good thing I didnt put that pump in then. How much is a Walbro? I only see the Holley and Edelbrock ones on Summit. They go for $140-160. I'm pretty sure my car...
Forum: TPI
02-20-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
Posted By 89TA383M5

I'm going to upgrade my pump. My friend gave me a...

I'm going to upgrade my pump. My friend gave me a new AC Delco pump for a 454 truck. I was just wondering what the stock pump could support because my car seems to run lean on topend on the stock...
Forum: TPI
02-16-2006, 01:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
Posted By 89TA383M5

hp support of stock fuel pump

How much HP can the stock fuel pump support? Also what kind of cubic inches can it support? 425hp from a 413ci?
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Ecm
Views: 618
Posted By 89TA383M5

Does the box have a tach output?

Does the box have a tach output?
Forum: Electronics
10-30-2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 10
Ecm
Views: 618
Posted By 89TA383M5

Hey loudmouth, did you put a MSD ignition on it,...

Hey loudmouth, did you put a MSD ignition on it, 6A or 6AL? I did and my tach was really stupid then I diconnected the tach wire going to the harness and ran it to the tach output on the MSD box and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2005, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By 89TA383M5

Ok, tested the fuel pressure. With the vacuum...

Ok, tested the fuel pressure. With the vacuum hose disconected it jumps from 50 to 55psi. If you hook the vacuum line back up at idle its at 38psi. I drove the car then floored it. It went up to 50...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By 89TA383M5

Thank you 1989GTATransAm. I'm waiting for my...

Thank you 1989GTATransAm. I'm waiting for my friend to get home with his fuel pressure tester. I took the car for a ride and used my scanner. It sits on the Rich flag the whole time I'm at WOT. All...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By 89TA383M5

Stock fuel pump not enough?

I finally put together my 413ci TPI and took it to the track. The car pulls really hard in 1st and 2nd then doesnt have much in 3rd and 4th. And the more you rev it the less it pulls. (starts dieing...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 23,995
Posted By 89TA383M5

Ohhhhh, Brandon is going to hit his 12's mark. So...

Ohhhhh, Brandon is going to hit his 12's mark. So all those people that say it wasnt possible need to admit to Brandon and Formul8 that they were wrong.
Forum: V6
09-01-2005, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By 89TA383M5

My scanner fried and they hardly ever drive the...

My scanner fried and they hardly ever drive the car so when i get another scanner I'll investigate further. The whole thing confuses me.
Forum: V6
08-30-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By 89TA383M5

Code 33, 34 trouble

My friend has a 87 Vette and it has a code 33 and 34. The MAF voltages look fine on my scanner but the MAP sensor voltages dont move when you rev or drive the car. I know that if a car has a MAF it...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By 89TA383M5

Thats funny how life doesnt turn out like you...

Thats funny how life doesnt turn out like you want sometimes. I have been working on the 400 when I have time. I now have the bottem end and cam in and the cam is degreed. Next is I need to get a...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 23,995
Posted By 89TA383M5

Brandon will hit his 12.9 and If he waits a week...

Brandon will hit his 12.9 and If he waits a week or 2 till I get my engine together I'm going to try and run a 11.9 sec. NA TPI next to him at the track. That will be a cool video to show people.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By 89TA383M5

The block was fully machined. Staying with the...

The block was fully machined.
Staying with the TPI and seeing what I can get out of it.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-18-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By 89TA383M5

Built the 400. I'm just waiting on my pistons....

Built the 400. I'm just waiting on my pistons. 400 bored .060 over. Should be running by first to second week of June. Going to the track 6-11-05. Will post times then dyno #'s as soon as possible.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,642
Posted By 89TA383M5

The bock has been sitting in my engine builders...

The bock has been sitting in my engine builders shop for a couple of years. No is hasnt been run since it was bored.
I dont know much about the 400 short block other than it was bored .030 over then...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,642
Posted By 89TA383M5

I have to be doing the stupidest thing with a...

I have to be doing the stupidest thing with a 400. Picked up a 400 block bored .060 over. Bought all the parts for it excpet the rotating asseblie. Thats the last thing I need to save up for.
The...
Forum: TPI
12-26-2004, 07:34 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 23,995
Posted By 89TA383M5

I think my friend is buying your car. You should...

I think my friend is buying your car. You should get your 12.99 before you sell it!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-26-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,437
Posted By 89TA383M5

Dont even ask to drive. 1. No touching of any...

Dont even ask to drive.
1. No touching of any kind.
2. No comments unless you think you have something better and are ready to race.
3. No smoking
4. No food of any kind
5. Really hot girl asked...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
12-05-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 439
Posted By 89TA383M5

Are they GM 1/4 panels or aftermarket? I have a...

Are they GM 1/4 panels or aftermarket?
I have a 383 short block for sale. Its the one in my car. Look in my sig. comes with the oil pan, the cam, the lifters, the roller rockers, the timing chain...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
12-05-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By 89TA383M5

I would have showed up but between my trans...

I would have showed up but between my trans acting up and the recent salt on the ground I didnt want to bring my car out. It sounds like you guys had fun. Wing was mentioning something about a track...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-28-2004, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,120
Posted By 89TA383M5

Thats the way I drove my car for 2 years on the...

Thats the way I drove my car for 2 years on the street. I didnt know what normal driving was. Now I just cruize and get on it occasionally on the street and take the car to the track. Its fun and you...
Forum: TPI
09-10-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,683
Posted By 89TA383M5

Due to recent police involvment and other...

Due to recent police involvment and other unforseen expenses I'm putting off the completion of the 413ci in order to build it right. I'm going to order the roatating assemble then I have to save so I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-01-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,004
Posted By 89TA383M5

How my kick panel's srew holes are stripped out...

How my kick panel's srew holes are stripped out so they fall on your feet at random times. Rust, leaky T-tops, squeaks, center council sides, trying to get a shifter boot and shifter knob. Hatch wont...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,683
Posted By 89TA383M5

Only got to run 3 times at the track. First run I...

Only got to run 3 times at the track. First run I spun through sencond and ran a 14. Second run I idled it off the line and ran a 13.8. Then I let some rear tire pressure out. My friend helped push...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 129
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:47 AM.