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Forum: TBI
08-08-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Posted By zipfast

Re: 305 TBI hesitation??

If it is at one speed range, I would check to TPS first (you can check with a meter).
There's how too's if you search.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-13-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,644
Posted By zipfast

Re: Tuner Pro V5

I have a question, on my dash the Coolant temp (F) is wrong.
The C reads 88 deg which is good but F reads 230 deg.

I have the MAT C and MAT F which read good so that conversion
should work.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,404
Posted By zipfast

Re: pistons to valve clearance

Scrap the 882's there one of the worst flowing heads (unless ported hard).
Get a set of Vortecs (64 cc) milled (60 cc).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,404
Posted By zipfast

Re: pistons to valve clearance

How many cc are the heads?
What's the intake closing point of a cam your thinking of?
How far are the pistons down in the hole?
Forum: TBI
12-15-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By zipfast

Re: someone point me in the right direction please!

I'm guessing you have a scanner.....
What is the O2 reading?
Is it going into Closed Loop?
How does it run (besides rich) does it rev up or just bog?
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2009, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,851
Posted By zipfast

Re: open loop idle question

When it is cold change the choke tables. (Coolant temp).

If you don't have enough choke it will surge (lean surge)
and fall on it's face when you step on the gas.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-08-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By zipfast

Re: Too much steering assist after LT1 swap?

If your car follows strips on the road (called nerves) then it's
out of alignment. The tires are pointed straight. It should be
toed in just a little bit.

Jack up the front and loosen the 2...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-06-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By zipfast

Re: Too much steering assist after LT1 swap?

If you can find a under-drive pulley for it that would help.

If the car wanders around, it is out of alignment.

You should be able to let go of the wheel (not that you
should) on a level road...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-25-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,679
Posted By zipfast

Re: 96 impala ss lt1 swap ECU questions obdii

The OBD2 costs more for the tuning programs.

You can use a 96 engine and a 94-95 computer (OBD1) and the
knock sensor from the 94-95 (black connector end).
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-08-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By zipfast

LT1 12 deg of Retard

So my new OPTI was bad, go figure.

I pulled my 96 4.3 and installed a 96 LT1 with aluminum heads.
Reinstalled the 96 4.3 opti after finding out the new one was bad.
Installed 94 knock sensor and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-08-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,694
Posted By zipfast

Re: Floor Jack Recommendations?

+2 for the craftsman aluminum jacks.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-07-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By zipfast

Re: LT1 Dist. 180 out?

That's what I thought. I just wanted conformation.
Well I guess I'll put it back together.
I may have got the lifters to tight that would be the
only other thing I can think of.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-07-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By zipfast

Re: LT1 Dist. 180 out?

I have a 96 LT distributor which is keyed. The 94-95 had splines that
could be forced on. I just wanted a definate yes or no before I put it
back together. Sorry if I seemed to POP-OFF at you that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-07-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By zipfast

Re: LT1 Dist. 180 out?

My question was CAN YOU put the dist. in 180 out.

I pulled it back apart but can't see how it can go in
any way but right. The rotor is keyed and will only go
on one way. The dist. housing is...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-07-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By zipfast

LT1 Dist. 180 out?

So can you put a LT1 dist. in 180 deg out?

I'm guessing I did, it will run if I hold the gas half way down.
It sounds like it's 180 out!
Forum: Brakes
06-14-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By zipfast

Re: Help! Missing Pin. Rear Drum.

They should come with a new set of shoes, which it looks like
you need.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,776
Posted By zipfast

Re: Will a 11.7:1 alum. head LT1 run on 92 octaine?

The cam in it is the stock 96 B-body cam.
Every where I look doesen't list the valve events for that
cam just the duration and lift, so no dynamic number.

I ported the heads, valve job and did a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,776
Posted By zipfast

Re: Will a 11.7:1 alum. head LT1 run on 92 octaine?

I wanted to keep the cam and just swap on the heads. That
said, I might get 2cc out of the chambers and valve reliefs
dropping it to 11.4:1.

I'll read somemore on camaroZ28 as Air_Adam...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,776
Posted By zipfast

Will a 11.7:1 alum. head LT1 run on 92 octaine?

Anyhoo...
I have a Iron headed LT1 and a set of aluminum heads.

I've heard that an engine can be raised one full point
when you go to alum. can somebody confirm this?

Iron 58cc, .03 gasket,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By zipfast

Re: car runs extremely rich block learn 158

Two words exaust leak.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,347
Posted By zipfast

Re: Clay bar, or polishing compound??

Sickness is right on the ball.

The clay bar will remove the road grime so
that when you polish the paint it doesn't scratch.
Forum: TBI
05-26-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By zipfast

Re: Why my car runs much better on this SA Table

Looks like there is too much timing too early.

What map do you see when you do the run
your talking about? (WOT from a stop to 1600)

Give the engine what it wants not what you
think it wants....
Forum: Cooling
05-25-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By zipfast

Re: HELP!! Overheating in park and guage is not working HELP!!

:yup:

I think the reason the temp guage sender is not working is
that there is air trapped at the sender.

If you have the old sender un-plug the wires on the engine
and hook them to the...
Forum: TPI
04-16-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,904
Posted By zipfast

Re: ZZ4 Camshaft w/stock heads?

Which aftermarket heads?
If you have them you can check.
Or check online for the head specs.
Forum: TBI
04-15-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By zipfast

Re: heated o2 + shorties -> relocate o2?

Both are heated so it doesn't matter, but..
The WB can get cooked. So..
I would put the WB in the Y-pipe.
Forum: TBI
04-03-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By zipfast

Re: ignition problems?

Sounds like you have an injector hanging open / dripping.

Take the air cleaner off and turn the key on to get pressure,
look to see if one leaks.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-30-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 818
Posted By zipfast

Re: Lots Of Things. LOOK! :D

Give out the part numbers on the injectors, please.....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-30-2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 687
Posted By zipfast

Re: ZZ9 0e factory roller cam

Do you have the cam card for that?
Any one of the valve enents.(or all 4)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By zipfast

Re: Trans filter seal stuck in shaft

Your choice...it can't fall out with the pan on.
..If you want the old one out take a small straight screwdriver and
tap it up in between the seal and the housing.

Or use a cotter pin extractor...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-24-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,912
Posted By zipfast

Re: Retarded cam 4*, now won't fire

Hold on there...
Dot to dot is #6 fire position.
Both dots up (12 o'clock) is #1 fire position.

That said your 180 out.
Pick the dissy up till you can spin the rotor and
spin it 180, drop it...
Forum: Fabrication
03-23-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,765
Posted By zipfast

Re: Reflective under hood

You could buy plexeglass, cut it to fit and paint it with Miror paint
like Stephen said.
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-10-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,519
Posted By zipfast

Re: need to drain gas, easiest way??

The 4 year old gas is probally better than any new
gas ( which is all crap ).
If all thats in there is 3 gallons just put new in with it.
It will mix.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By zipfast

Re: cars a p.o.s

Sounds like it's not warmed up yet.
If you push the gas pedel down that releases the
choke and then it can and will stall.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 897
Posted By zipfast

4L60E no 1-2 Shift unless I lift off the gas?

I can run it up to 35-45 mph and it doesen't shift from 1-2.

The tranny will only shift if I lift off the gas.

After it goes into 2nd it shifts fine into 3rd and 4th as long as
I don't romp...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,470
Posted By zipfast

Re: Does anyone have an actual CAM CARD for GM's LT4 HOT cam??

Thats the same as POST #6, and #2 which is @.050
rounded off...
IVO 1
IVC 39
EVO 50
EVC 0
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 636
Posted By zipfast

Re: desktop dyno

I'm feel-in anti computer today.
I downloaded it, now....
How do you access the file?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By zipfast

Re: how much hp before block cracks

Depends on what dyno, on a Superflow 600hp then they nornally
Crack in half right down the lifter gallery. Don't get me wrong they
will live for alittle while I just can't say 1 week, 1 month, 1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,685
Posted By zipfast

Re: Engine knock then coolant found in oil.

If there was only a little anti-freeze in the oil it probally
came from pulling the heads.
A picture is worth a ga-zillion words so post a picture of
the head that has the "clean appearance in...
Forum: Cooling
01-19-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By zipfast

Re: mystery coolant leak

Check the under side of the engine, and radiator.
If you don't have a jack and stands, or use of a lift you can
drive up on the sidewalk with just one side of the car.
Use a flashlight to look for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,078
Posted By zipfast

Re: L05 and L31 piston cc's, what are they?

All the 350's I have checked were 30 to 33 down in the hole.
The pistons in my 93 LO5 have 6cc's worth of eye brows.
You should use a .018 steel shim not the .028.
Forum: TBI
01-02-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,725
Posted By zipfast

Re: Custom TBI overhaul kits

Just got my kit today, very fast shipping. And yes the gaskets look
great. Thanks agian.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-27-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By zipfast

Re: 700R4 Problems (off topic)

Did you try it in all the gears including reverse?
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-21-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By zipfast

Re: No Start when 20deg out? Dfi gen 7

I would think to much fuel.
Turn the key on, let the fuel pump cycle then roll it over a few
times. Let off the key then try agian with the gas pedel ON THE
FLOOR. (Clear flood mode) Try for...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-13-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,213
Posted By zipfast

Re: Diesel???

I only heard one mention of the 5.7 L olds engine and it was the old
saying about the the diesel being a 350 gas conversion, whatever.

I have one that had 350,000 on it and then my dad...
Forum: TBI
11-20-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,797
Posted By zipfast

Re: What EGR valve with headers?

I don't know the number BUT the stock EGR for a 91-93 350 (LTZ)
caprice works great. I'll try to get the part number later.
Forum: TBI
09-10-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By zipfast

Re: Am I crazy?

There are shortcut keys 1-2-3-4-5
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By zipfast

Re: Are these heads a lost cause?

They are fixable, IF you want to spend a pile of money on them.
Better to take that money and add some more and get a nice set
of new heads that will make some POWER.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 127,291
Posted By zipfast

Re: What is total displacement of 350 bored .060 over

Sorry to interupt...
I can never rember pie out to 13 digits so I use,
Bore x Bore x stroke x 6.28321 (don't even ask or if you must)
(It should be 6.283185 but that's to hard to rember)
That's...
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