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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-29-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,130
Posted By 406-IROC

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What you heard, is correct.

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Forum: TBI
09-29-2004, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 930
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: engines dies

Sounds like a vacuum leak. Double check you're vacuum lines (the Brake vacuum line in particular). Get you're hands on a gauge if you don't already have one, their pretty cheap. :)
Forum: TPI
09-23-2004, 10:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,162
Posted By 406-IROC

But Jay, what are you're intensions? Are you...

But Jay, what are you're intensions? Are you looking to find a 90 IROC, and keep it a trailer queen? Or are you looking to have some fun with her?

Aftermarket companies have suspension kits that...
Forum: TBI
09-23-2004, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 849
Posted By 406-IROC

Dimented, where did you hear this, and how...

Dimented, where did you hear this, and how accurate is this information? I'm not challenging it, I'm just getting my hopes up.... :)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-12-2004, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,579
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Fear the evo, not the wrx sti!

We drove out to Raceway Park too, however... I must have went to grab a burger and fries when those 11, 10 and 9 second EVO's made their run. The only EVO's we seen today were running low-mid 13's. :D
Forum: Engine Swap
09-11-2004, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Swapping in a 406, need help...

Go with the stock TPI system for now, but you'll need to swap the IROC's stock heads onto the 406... this way you can adapt the centerbolt style intake. Don't bother grinding it to fit the 406's...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-10-2004, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Re: cool

He should really consider a 3.8 Turbo then.... :D
Forum: TBI
09-09-2004, 10:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,400
Posted By 406-IROC

Try switching from the stock air cleaner, and...

Try switching from the stock air cleaner, and then back to the open element... and observe you're RPM gauge. There is no doubt that you're RPM's increase much faster with the open element.

But,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By 406-IROC

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By 406-IROC

I just realized that.... as I soon read you're...

I just realized that.... as I soon read you're sig after I posted my response. :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,497
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: UGGHHHH! I must have Charlie Browns luck!

What part of Brooklyn, Scott? Maybe I could lend you a hand. :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: What to do with bad lifter? Please advise.

If you're having problems with just one particular lifter, you'll need to first check and see if the 'pressed in' stud in the head is not making it's way out (slowly but surely).

After a close...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-05-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By 406-IROC

That deserved a two :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That deserved a two :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,839
Posted By 406-IROC

Just pull an officer Hightower, and rip out the...

Just pull an officer Hightower, and rip out the front seat.... and sit comfortably in the back (from Police Academy). :) j/k

Nice purchase Cameron!! :thumbsup:
Forum: TPI
09-05-2004, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By 406-IROC

My GTA (once upon a time) had a similar problem,...

My GTA (once upon a time) had a similar problem, and would never throw out any codes explaining why. Believe it or not, it turned out to be the Fuel Pump Primer switch... in which the ECM was not...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-01-2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Power

IMHO (as long as the 305 is good running condition), focus on it's appearance first... and save you're pennies for a future swap, while using her for you're transportation needs. :)
Forum: TBI
08-21-2004, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By 406-IROC

Hey guys, thanks for you're responses! The...

Hey guys, thanks for you're responses!

The 455 sports an earlier 428 crank. I got pretty lucky with the heads, as I traded a posi-rear that I had lying around for a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads...
Forum: TBI
08-17-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By 406-IROC

Poncho 455, Utilizing Stock 454 TBI System?

Hey guys, just got my hands on yet another project, 1988 Trans Am, with a 305 TBI. The car, in a whole, is in pretty decent shape (high mileage though).... and come this weekend, the tired 305 is...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-16-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,435
Posted By 406-IROC

It's a common misconception. I think most...

It's a common misconception. I think most enthusiasts, when comparing the Pontiac engines to the small block Chevy engines, are correct in saying that it's a 'big' (fat) block (again comparing it to...
Forum: TBI
04-27-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By 406-IROC

For the beginners though.... an aftermarket set...

For the beginners though.... an aftermarket set of 1.6 roller rockers will also wake things up. :D
Forum: TBI
04-27-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Horrible Horrible Track times Please Help!

...."stock tbi with vafpr and 65pph injectors"

Restriction, restriction, restriction. Of course you'll launch hard, but you're dying at top end. Even with a good tune, you're not going to run the...
Forum: TBI
04-13-2004, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,175
Posted By 406-IROC

I had a similar problem with my TPI, and although...

I had a similar problem with my TPI, and although we're talking about two different set-ups.... the bottom line is that the ECM wants to control everything.

Give you're wiring harness a once over,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: really startin to hate this car

If the engine didn't surge prior to the rebuilt Carb, then it has to be the Carb (they don't always come the right way when rebuilt).

Although you have good vacuum, it sounds like it's in you're...
Forum: Carburetors
02-15-2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: q jet tension

You need to get yourself a torx screwdriver, and remove the air-horn from the top of the Carb. With the air-horn upside down, and the secondary side facing towards the rear.... you'll see the tension...
Forum: Carburetors
02-15-2004, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: how would i upgrade my stock q-jet

You're Carb will easily handle it. Quadrajet's found on 305's had up to 795-cfm, with some even finding their way over 800. When you install you're new 350, you'll have to go the ole 'trial and...
Forum: Carburetors
02-15-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: help please adjusting rochester quadjet

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak. Before you do anything, double check to see if you're Carb's gasket is on backwards (meaning, make sure the secondary side isn't sitting on top of the primary...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,339
Posted By 406-IROC

An even easier way, is simply by looking over at...

An even easier way, is simply by looking over at the distributor. Chevy distributor's go 'through' the intake manifold, whereas Pontiac distributor's don't.

That's what's great about Poncho's, you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-05-2004, 02:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By 406-IROC

Excellent point! I'd like to see the GTA drop...

Excellent point! I'd like to see the GTA drop down to the Porsche's weight, upgrade it's airflow, 'perfect' it's gearing..... then slap on a Supercharger (all this can be done for under ten grand).
...
Forum: Power Adders
01-27-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,687
Posted By 406-IROC

This pic is without the side chrome exhaust...

This pic is without the side chrome exhaust pipes...... but I have a pic from my own mag if anyone is interested in seeing that employs them. :)

http://www.vettextc.net/NCM/Conan-V12.jpg
Forum: Power Adders
01-27-2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,687
Posted By 406-IROC

LOL....... :D I went to a car show back in...

LOL....... :D

I went to a car show back in the mid-90's, and they had a bunch of experimental Corvette's on display. Some of which were, "Snake Skinner", "Conan", "Big Doggie", "Black Widow"...
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,687
Posted By 406-IROC

The Snake Skinner Corvette that was stolen by...

The Snake Skinner Corvette that was stolen by those guys, was a white corvette.... with a modified LT-5, and Kelvar (lightweight) hatch.

Ryan Falconer's V12 Corvette (nicknamed Conan the Corvette)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2004, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 670
Posted By 406-IROC

Thank you for embellishing, as I too am very...

Thank you for embellishing, as I too am very familiar with Carburetion.... and I very much agree here. I was just pointing out that Carb equipped engines, after proper tuning of course, will get the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2004, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 670
Posted By 406-IROC

I disagree. This highly depends on how you're...

I disagree. This highly depends on how you're Carb is set up. The only difference with TPI, is that the ECM is programmed from the factory to get the best results possible.... but anyone who knows...
Forum: Power Adders
01-23-2004, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 875
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Alum. Blocks and Boost

Aluminum blocks are lighter, and can be fixed if they ever crack (as opposed to buying an entirely new iron block). If you're talking high compression in a N/A engine, or low compression with...
Forum: Electronics
01-22-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By 406-IROC

Their fairly cheap, go get yourself a new one...

Their fairly cheap, go get yourself a new one from a dealer.... :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 670
Posted By 406-IROC

Excellent Point!!!!! :thumbsup:

Excellent Point!!!!! :thumbsup:
Forum: TPI
01-22-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,658
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: 500 rwhp w/ stock TPI???? BS?

I strongly doubt he's making 500-HP at the rear wheels, and I strongly doubt he is making that much at the flywheel for that matter. A very well tuned engine, along with a nice free flowing...
Forum: TPI
01-22-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Still cant Get Problem! Need Help W/Stumble

If there are no codes prevalent, you might want to check you're compression, as well as check the intake for any vacuum leakage.

Was this a problem 'before' you swapped to new spark-plugs? I only...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 670
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Two similar engine builds with a carb and TPI

I know most of my TPI bretheren will be insulted from what I'm saying, but the fact of the matter is..... Fuel Injection was designed to manage fuel and air, as well as gas mileage and overall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: so my engine boiled over

It sounds like you're thermostat is stuck in the 'closed' position, therefore building up pressure within the engine block (pressure from the water pump), and causing it to 'seep' out of certain...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By 406-IROC

Why does everyone dread that infamous "screw" on...

Why does everyone dread that infamous "screw" on the top of the heater core housing? All it takes is a mini-ratchet, with a 9/32 socket. Sure, you're arm is in an awkward postition.... but it only...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By 406-IROC

You honestly don't even need a Carb. With the...

You honestly don't even need a Carb. With the numbers some of the guys on this board are running with TPI (which you should consider swapping to, it's a legal swap for you're 92 TBI), I would...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-19-2004, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,046
Posted By 406-IROC

Very impressive! I'd love to see what you would...

Very impressive! I'd love to see what you would run after dropping the weight down to 3000lbs, and installing 3.55's cogs.

As for my engine choice from the poll, 406 of course! :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-18-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 1,995
Posted By 406-IROC

Remember Shane, we're talking about the 1/8th...

Remember Shane, we're talking about the 1/8th mile here. Top end HP is not even an issue. As for any issues about gas mileage, the mods that I mentioned were for the actual race itself. Once you win,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-18-2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 1,995
Posted By 406-IROC

Not necessarily. A TCI "Saturday Night Special"...

Not necessarily. A TCI "Saturday Night Special" is pretty cheap, and is perfect for a relatively stock engine. As for rearend gears, 4.10's aren't that expensive..... especially if he does the work...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-18-2004, 09:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 1,995
Posted By 406-IROC

Why don't you just run you're car without him at...

Why don't you just run you're car without him at the track, and see what it run's in the 1/8. This way, you'll (and we'll) know what you're dealing with.....

As far as mods go, if you're that...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2004, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By 406-IROC

Just remember that simply dropping in a 350 isn't...

Just remember that simply dropping in a 350 isn't going to guarantee 13 seconds in the 1/4 mile. If you're only looking for 200HP (you can get even 300 rather easily from a 305), I would focus on...
Forum: Exhaust
01-13-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By 406-IROC

I completely agree, it's definitely a myth! You...

I completely agree, it's definitely a myth! You just don't see that many 'Mustangs' trading in their 2.5" true dual exhaust (totaling 5 inches), for our much more restrictive Y-Pipe configuration and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-10-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,611
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: Beat by a Neon SRT-4

With these being you're only mods;

1992 Camaro RS
Flowmasters 80's Series
K&N Filter Charger
Hurst Billet/Plus Shifter
Piped Catylatic Convertor
Open Element

I'm not surprised that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 674
Posted By 406-IROC

Re: fuel pumps?

You DO NOT have to remove the stock electric fuel pump from the gas tank. Don't do it, you'll be WASTING you're time. It's so unnecessary to do that, especially considering the psi factor.

Just...
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