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Forum: TPI
08-11-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

Looking for the flow numbers (someone measured 300cfm without porting) the FIRST is a great solution and the price is ok.

There are a few things I don't like:
- the round throttle body opening
-...
Forum: TPI
08-10-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

Orr89RocZ,

thanks for your feedback, some interesting points.

Ok, another question from my side (I hope one of the last questions before placing the order with Summit...)

With the 180cc...
Forum: TPI
08-09-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

I think I see your point: the tuned wave effect

But: I see a lot of guys here, especially from the SC area, making really big tq and hp numbers with heavily ported TPI systems and big flow...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

@ all,
thank you very much for your input :-)

@dhirocz,

there are some interesting points and some basic questions from my side:



I was dealing with this project from the “flow side”:...
Forum: TPI
07-15-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

Guys, thank you all for your replies!

After a lot of reading that's what I'm planning:

- AFR 195 #1040 with 65cc, upgraded to the 8019 springs
- Comp Cams XFI268 # 08-466-8
- Roller Rockers:...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

Ok, thanks for your feedback, guys.

I've searched and found these heads: http://www.competitionproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RHS12407K1

As far as I can see these heads will accept cams with...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

vetteoz,

thanks for your reply. Changing to Vortec style heads and intake is one object I was definetely not thinking about. :goodidea:

The GMPP heads have an intake runner volume of 170cc and...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,363
Posted By gta88 flamered

L98 heads, cam & intake upgrade

The title says it all: L98 Heads, Cam & Intake upgrade!

I know we have hundreds of threads from the last ten years concerning this theme with lots of different opinions and ideas. But during this...
Forum: Brakes
05-26-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By gta88 flamered

Re: 91 GTA: problems with e-brake cables

Thank you for your very fast feedback.

What I've used are the Raybestos BC94264. What Raybestos Part-No do I need? (The best chance to get the right parts here in Germany is the correct...
Forum: Brakes
05-26-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By gta88 flamered

91 GTA: problems with e-brake cables

Hi guys,

I’m replacing the e-brake cables of a 91 GTA with rear disc brakes with the the 1st design cables, length 1434 mm.

There is a problem: the cables seem to be too short. Even with the...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By gta88 flamered

E-brake cables for 91 GTA with disc brakes

Hi guys,

I have a question concerning the e-brake cables for a 91 GTA with disc brakes. Because of the model year I think its the second design cable.
What I’ve got from the parts dealer are EIS...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By gta88 flamered

L98: which FelPro head gasket?

Hi folks,

I've read a lot of threads concerning the head gaskets and got different opinions what gasket to use... :confused:

Now I want to replace the head gaskets of my 1989 L98. What I got...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-11-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,551
Posted By gta88 flamered

165 ECM with Speed Density Signal?

Short question concerning the 165 ECM....
Is it possible to replace the MAF with a MAP and to reprogram the EPROM in a way that it will work with the MAP signal output instead of the MAF-output...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-26-2006, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,109
Posted By gta88 flamered

Thanks for the replies! At the moment the...

Thanks for the replies!

At the moment the new inner bearing is pressed on the pinion and I know that the removal will destroy it.
The bearing cup is NOT pressed in the carrier housing at the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-25-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,109
Posted By gta88 flamered

Location of the pinion depth shim in the BW 9-bolt

I have two different information concerning the location of the pinion depth shim:

1. "The Borg Warner model 78 rear axle assembly, like the Dana design, uses a pinion shim located between the...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By gta88 flamered

Thats everything I need to know. Thank you Ed :)

Thats everything I need to know.
Thank you Ed :)
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By gta88 flamered

JamesC, thanks for the link. It seems that...

JamesC,

thanks for the link. It seems that most of the parts were painted afterwards.
I'm interested in the surface condition of the following parts when they were new from the factory:
...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By gta88 flamered

Question on rebuild of rear pbr calipers

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 9 bolt BW with all the attached parts.
After disassembly of the pbr rear brake calipers I found the inside of the piston bore being scratched, the piston itself...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-20-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By gta88 flamered

Thanks for your feedback! The problem is...

Thanks for your feedback!

The problem is that there is a groove where the pinion seal and the axle seals are sealing against the axle. Depth of the grooves is hard to measure ... at the pinion its...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By gta88 flamered

Where to buy axle shafts and pinion yoke for 9bolt???

The parts have been discontinued by GM...
Is there a chance to get new parts somewhere or does some company supply aftermarket parts which will fit?

I wanna keep my car as original as even...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By gta88 flamered

Unfortunately yes! What are the alternatives? By...

Unfortunately yes! What are the alternatives? By searching the i-net I found a lot of replacement parts für the 10 & 12 bolts, but nothing for the 9 bolt BW. :(
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By gta88 flamered

I've tried this part no before my post here with...

I've tried this part no before my post here with GM Parts Direct...

"No parts were found matching your search. The part numbers you seek have either changed to a new part number or no longer...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By gta88 flamered

Part no for differential yoke needed!

The differential yoke of my 9bolt BW is damaged with a groove caused by the pinion seal.

Does somebody know the GM part number of the differential yoke?

:thanks:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By gta88 flamered

WS6 replacement springs

I know THIS question has been asked a thousand times ... but I want to be on the safe side.
I'm just in the process of rebuilding my rear axle/suspension and I want to replace the 18 years old...
Forum: History / Originality
07-31-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By gta88 flamered

Here's a detail pic of the axle: ...

Here's a detail pic of the axle:
http://home.arcor.de/gta88/HA%20beschichtet%202klein.jpeg.jpg

It was media blasted, then a rust preventive layer was put on. The next step was powder coating with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By gta88 flamered

Ok, I've decided to do it in semi gloss black....

Ok, I've decided to do it in semi gloss black. Here is how it looks now:

http://home.arcor.de/gta88/HA%20beschichtet%201klein.jpg

Thank you all for your help.
Forum: History / Originality
07-28-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By gta88 flamered

Ok, I've decided to do it in semi gloss black....

Ok, I've decided to do it in semi gloss black. Here is how it looks now:

http://home.arcor.de/gta88/HA%20beschichtet%201klein.jpg

Thank you all for your help! :thanks:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By gta88 flamered

The axle is out of the car at the moment and its...

The axle is out of the car at the moment and its nearly impossible to say which color it was 18 years ago...

http://home.arcor.de/gta88/9bolt%20on%20stands.jpg

I want to keep the car as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2006, 01:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By gta88 flamered

Original Color of the BW 9 bolt

Maybe a little bit off topic ...
I´m in the process of rebuilding the rear suspension of my GTA. The rear axle is disassembled now, at the beginning of the next week it will be media blasted and...
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By gta88 flamered

This is a pic of the stock lower control arms....

This is a pic of the stock lower control arms. The rest of the color seems to be semi gloss black. But after 18 years I'm not sure...

http://home.arcor.de/gta88/lca1.jpg

As far as I can say the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By gta88 flamered

Ok, thanks. So I will powdercoat the rear axle in...

Ok, thanks. So I will powdercoat the rear axle in gloss black!
Do you know if the panhard bar and the lower control arms have been painted in semi gloss black?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2006, 02:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By gta88 flamered

Original Color of the BW 9 bolt

I´m in the process of rebuilding the rear suspension of my GTA. The rear axle is disassembled now, at the beginning of the next week it will be media blasted and then powder coated.

I assume the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-01-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By gta88 flamered

The situation is that the car never got any rust...

The situation is that the car never got any rust protection for the suspension parts and so they are looking rusty after 18 years and 56tmls

http://home.arcor.de/gta88/P1040274klein.jpg:

To...
Forum: History / Originality
05-31-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By gta88 flamered

Color of stabilizer bars

I'm just starting with the overhaul of the suspension of my 89 GTA which means media blasting and powder coating of the parts.

I can get the parts powder coated in

- flat black
- semi GLOSS...
Forum: Body
05-19-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,173
Posted By gta88 flamered

scooter, do you have the part no's for the...

scooter,

do you have the part no's for the foam at hand?

:thanks:
Forum: TPI
03-20-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By gta88 flamered

Thanks for your feedback! :thanks: I don't want...

Thanks for your feedback! :thanks:
I don't want to remove screens of the MAF, my question was coming from a discussion with someone who told me that the descreened MAF will give better throttle...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2006, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By gta88 flamered

Is the MAF sensor the bottleneck???

I think this has been discussed a thousand times and even more....my question is: is the MAF sensor especially the screen the limiting value in a stock TPI system?
I've got the statement from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,126
Posted By gta88 flamered

By searching Google I found the following: ...

By searching Google I found the following:

"The o-ring valve stem seal goes on the SECOND grooved notch of the stem"

I think this answers my question.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,126
Posted By gta88 flamered

Valve stem seals AND O-rings?

Maybe this question sounds a bit stupid...

I will start to replace the old valve stem seals with new ones:

FELPRO SS 72527 for the intake valves
FELPRO SS 72877 for the exhaust valves

In...
Forum: Electronics
07-14-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,212
Posted By gta88 flamered

It's a back-up switch! See PIN A1 at the ECM...

It's a back-up switch! See PIN A1 at the ECM (fuel pump relay drive)
The voltage with the engine running is described as B+, so the fuel pump relay is driven by the ECM all the time the engine is...
Forum: Electronics
07-12-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,212
Posted By gta88 flamered

Oil pressure switch only a back up switch?

Trying to understand the function of the oil pressure switch in a L98...

Will the oil pressure switch only work as a back-up switch in the case the fuel pump relay dies? :confused:

or

will...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2005, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By gta88 flamered

Little No, try to test the MAF itself with a...

Little No,

try to test the MAF itself with a power supply on your desk and check the output voltage with a dvm.

Btw: you have a PM :)

Greets

Jens
Forum: TPI
06-03-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,020
Posted By gta88 flamered

Pat, No need for a PM here. I've...

Pat,



No need for a PM here. I've replaced the original injectors with the same ones and as far as I can remember, I've put the clips on the top ring.

I will take a closer look tomorrow...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2005, 02:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By gta88 flamered

Larry, thanks for your reply. What I've done...

Larry, thanks for your reply.

What I've done during the last year:

- replaced MAF power and burn off relays
- replaced the multec injectors with the pink top ones from five-o
- PCV valve is...
Forum: TPI
05-27-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By gta88 flamered

BLM's up and down, MAF Code 34 again

After finishing the no start problem -> here (https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=299001) the old MAF problems are returning.
Yesterday after re-start of the hot motor and...
Forum: TPI
05-26-2005, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By gta88 flamered

***UPDATE 1*** No more starting problems,...

***UPDATE 1***

No more starting problems, problem (hopefully solved).

Thanks for support :)
Forum: TPI
05-22-2005, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,020
Posted By gta88 flamered

speed88, for the stock ANYF.bin Tuner Pro...

speed88,

for the stock ANYF.bin Tuner Pro shows me an injector constant of 22.36 lbs/hr.
Forum: TPI
05-22-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By gta88 flamered

*** UPDATE *** After rewiring the EGR...

*** UPDATE ***

After rewiring the EGR circuit and adding a new EGR solenoid I started the car today.

It started with the third attempt and stayed running, but after driving for 200m the SES...
Forum: TPI
05-22-2005, 01:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,020
Posted By gta88 flamered

Rakesh, last year I've replaced my old...

Rakesh,

last year I've replaced my old silver grey Multecs with the injectors from fiveomotorsports (http://www.fiveomotorsport.com/Injector_SetsTPI.asp) .
I've used the 22lb injectors with the...
Forum: TPI
05-20-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By gta88 flamered

Cranks, but no start…

After my never ending MAF problems (-> here (https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=199766))) during the last year the new season is starting even worse…

After running for 500...
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