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Forum: Convertibles
01-13-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By rsilver

whats my modded 91 rs vert worth?

Hi guys, I did a search on this and see that these questions show up in lots of places, so I hope this works here.

I am going to sell my 91 RS vert and was wondering what It might be worth. It has...
Forum: Convertibles
01-13-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By rsilver

whats my modded 91 rs vert worth?

Hi guys, I did a search on this and see that these questions show up in lots of places, so I hope this works here.

I am going to sell my 91 RS vert and was wondering what It might be worth. It has...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-11-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By rsilver

thanks guys. I am reluctant to go OL only right...

thanks guys. I am reluctant to go OL only right now. I tried it once and didn't notice much improvement. My mileage has been 24 to 26 on long trips @80mph and i would like to hang on to that if...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-10-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By rsilver

I replaced the nbo2 sensor, recalabrated my lm-1...

I replaced the nbo2 sensor, recalabrated my lm-1 and I still get blm's in the 110 range while wbo2 says I am anywhere from 15 to 16 afr. I don't get it.
I even got out my old scan tool and checked...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-09-2004, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By rsilver

Yes I disabeled it for cruise. I am not using a...

Yes I disabeled it for cruise. I am not using a heated sensor but it has never given me a problem in the stock location in the slp headers which put it very close to the block.

I am thinking that...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-08-2004, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By rsilver

big discrepancy between blm's and wb02

I have seen this issue brought up in other threads but have never read an explanation. I also touched on this in my thread "why use winald if you have a WB02."

Anyway, in tuning for my new 90#...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-05-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,632
Posted By rsilver

I thought I would try to resurect this rather...

I thought I would try to resurect this rather than start a new one.

My 90pps injectors have been in about a week and so far I have just been working on idle in fuel table one. Slowly I have...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-31-2004, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By rsilver

yeah, its late and as I started thinking about it...

yeah, its late and as I started thinking about it again, it seemed that the computer is doing its job by taking out fuel to get me to the 14.7afr range. so, to make my fuel table 1 more precise, I...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-31-2004, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By rsilver

why bother with win aldl if you have a wb02?

I did a search on this but really couldn't find a good answer so I hope you guys can help me once again.

I just went from 65# to 90# injectors so, I get to start tuning again.

Is the current...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By rsilver

ben, rbob, thanks guys......... I forgot to...

ben, rbob,

thanks guys......... I forgot to change the ecm on tuner cat from 61 to 42 so that was what was making the tables look wierd. I only do this as a hobby on one car so I make a lot of...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2004, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By rsilver

ben, are there any addresses for later 454 ss...

ben, are there any addresses for later 454 ss models? ie 90 and up?

I went to diy-efi and found antz and anty. Man did they look wierd compared to stock 305 and 350 chips!

I was looking to...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-28-2004, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By rsilver

454 tbi bin

I would like to take a look at a BBC TBI stock bin. Does anyone know what the name is and where I can find it?

I have looked at the diy-efi.org upload directory but I don't know what the code is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2004, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,819
Posted By rsilver

James, thanks. Will get the 1LE bushings for...

James, thanks. Will get the 1LE bushings for front control arms........bob
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,819
Posted By rsilver

James, I read on another post that the bushing...

James, I read on another post that the bushing part numbers were the same for 1LE and other cars. Maybe that was wrong.
How do you know the 1LE bushings are stiffer? If that is true, for me at least...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By rsilver

These comments make sense based on what I have...

These comments make sense based on what I have read.There sure seemed to be a lot of different opinions as to which type is better. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2004, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,819
Posted By rsilver

thanks guys. I want to minimize tracking ruts and...

thanks guys. I want to minimize tracking ruts and imperfections on bad roads. My car is really a sport tour car that I use for daily driving and long trips out west in the boonies. So I gotta...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By rsilver

better SFC's?

I welded in a set of alston SFC's for my vert several years ago.
I was dissapointed with the results and noticed little if any difference.

I recently talked to a chassis guy here in denver who...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,819
Posted By rsilver

polygraphite VS rubber front control arm bushings

I spent some time searching this issue but I couldn't find the answer to my question even though there are a lot of posts on this.

I went to solid bushings on my old vette years ago and it made...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-27-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By rsilver

Ok, I am relutcant to ask you guys this since my...

Ok, I am relutcant to ask you guys this since my only experience with tuning is win aldl, a WB02 and the cats tuner and a pocket programmer. I don't know what "$22b" is , how to find it , how to...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-25-2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By rsilver

Grumpy, thanks for the response. makes sense. ...

Grumpy, thanks for the response. makes sense.

Do you think it is worthwhile to convert to the 8747 ECM to help with this IAC issue? Would I be able to get a substantially better tune with this ECM...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-24-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By rsilver

Marc85, those wheels look awesome and you got a...

Marc85, those wheels look awesome and you got a great deal!
I wondered what the silver ones would look like vs chrome but those look great. It seems that when I am selling something that is very...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2004, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By rsilver

power loss after going from "cool" open loop to normal temp closed loop

I am running an 8746 ecm and am pretty well dialed in on fuel and spark..........I think. My Blms are in the 126- 128 range, and the WBO2 tells me at WOT I am in the 12 to 12.5 AFR range depending on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2004, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By rsilver

Kenwood, good stuff to know.Thanks........ I...

Kenwood, good stuff to know.Thanks........ I don't want heavier wheels but I guess for the price there has to be a trade off. I need a new set of rear tires and was thinking about just upgrading to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-20-2004, 01:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By rsilver

grunger, check out http// www....

grunger, check out http// www. skulte.com/adapterfaq.html and see what they say about adapters. If I read it correctly you can run the 11's in the rear but you have to use a shorter adapter.
that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-19-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By rsilver

AFS ZR-1 wheels

I have been looking at ZR-1 wheels and noticed a set on ebay from AFS wheels. They are aftermarket and a lot cheaper than what I have seen at slp or other places.
Does anyone know anything about...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-13-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,134
Posted By rsilver

these comments are a big help guys. I know the...

these comments are a big help guys. I know the specific numbers do not mean that much but all of this gets me in the ball park.
I totally missed the the idea ofPE spark adder and the "slope timing...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-12-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,134
Posted By rsilver

Bron and joker. I am glad you guys cleared that...

Bron and joker. I am glad you guys cleared that up cause thats why I was getting confused. I am using tuner cat so I didn't know what to do with spark bias. So, in my example @3600rpm@50 kpa i have...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-11-2004, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,134
Posted By rsilver

How do you calculate how much total timing you have?

Sorry about this, I did a search and thought I knew but now I am confused. I am running an 8746 ecm . If I have 6 degrees advance at the distributor and at 3600rpm @50kpa I have a value of 25 in the...
Forum: TBI
06-10-2004, 05:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
Posted By rsilver

joker, I took your advice and plugged in the...

joker, I took your advice and plugged in the stock 305 speed spark values and I was amazed at how well it performed. I was working with the cop chip table and had modifed that but I guess that was...
Forum: TBI
06-08-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
Posted By rsilver

Joker, I have encounter much the same thing with...

Joker, I have encounter much the same thing with my tbi 350. I spent hours and many miles doing wot runs with my WBO2 and although it helped to get it dialed in at approx 12.5 afr, it wasn't till i...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-02-2004, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,306
Posted By rsilver

jeep guy, thanks for the help. I got the hac and...

jeep guy, thanks for the help. I got the hac and looked in the comments and found the conversion for map and rpm . thanks
I do not have excel, my data opens in notepad or word pad but I don't have...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-29-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,306
Posted By rsilver

Yes, I have been using the other tabs in winaldl ...

Yes, I have been using the other tabs in winaldl for blm and spark count etc with out problem. I now have the winaldl raw data and can save it and display it on a spread sheet. The only problem is,...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-29-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,306
Posted By rsilver

WinAldl raw number conversions? Jon?

I have searched but I can't find how you convert Raw data from Winaldl to something usable. I need to convert
Raw MAP, Raw RPM, and Knock SA into something I can understand so I can figure out...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-27-2004, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By rsilver

Dewey's help was great . Thanks. everytime I ask...

Dewey's help was great . Thanks. everytime I ask a question, it leads to more questions so, WTF, I gotta ask or I will go no where.

I found the saved log duuuuhhh, and I have RAW data displayed...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-27-2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By rsilver

dewey, thanks, thats one more piece to the...

dewey, thanks, thats one more piece to the puzzle.
I have made the changes with tuner pro to enable me to get the ECU to spit out the raw number to the data log per jprevost post and program.
...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-27-2004, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By rsilver

ok, I assume SA= spark advance. So I guess...

ok, I assume SA= spark advance. So I guess somehow the raw data in the promida and prom idb tell you how much spark advance is taken out ie retard?

Still haven't been able to find answers to other...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-26-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By rsilver

how do you save raw data from winaldl/ how do I know how much knock retard ?

I did a search before i asked these questions but couldn't find anything.

1) Quickly, I now have my 8746 spitting out data in the promida and promidb areas which is supposed to be knock retard....
Forum: DIY PROM
04-20-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By rsilver

Hehehehe, grumpy I got all that except for the...

Hehehehe, grumpy I got all that except for the doc, the special place and thorizine. Must be some new school stuff?
Or, do I need to listen to Gov't Mule's thorazine shuffle.......bob
Forum: DIY PROM
04-20-2004, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By rsilver

Jon, you are a nice guy, and that explanation...

Jon, you are a nice guy, and that explanation sure helped this old carb guy out. Thanks man, I think I just got it to work after I read your post and figured out that you had to right click on the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-20-2004, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By rsilver

thanks for all the great comments guys. I...

thanks for all the great comments guys.

I have been testing WOT AFR with a rolling start@1500rpm and then stomping on it . I wanted to see what things would look like over the 1/4 mile so I went...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-18-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By rsilver

Jon, I have been wanting to find out knock...

Jon, I have been wanting to find out knock retard for some time but I didn't have a clue how. I am still stuck and hope you or someone can help me through this..
Right now I have tuner cat and...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-17-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By rsilver

thanks rbob. Looks like I gotta go back to table...

thanks rbob. Looks like I gotta go back to table one and two then.
will give it a shot..........bob
Forum: DIY PROM
04-17-2004, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By rsilver

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RBob <<[B]There...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RBob
<<[B]There are three items that will add fuel with a WOT punch: delta MAP AE, delta TPS AE and IAC opening fuel pulse.>>

Rbob, the three tables I have are AE vs...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-17-2004, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By rsilver

jon, I would be very interested in using this...

jon, I would be very interested in using this program to see what my knock retard is. you talked about changing code before to do this but I didn't understand well enough to try. Maybe this program...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-16-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By rsilver

off the wall, but can anyone help? grumpy?

I have spent the last 4 months working on WOT tuning using the LM-1 WBO2. I am tunning a 8746 ECM with the set up in my sig. I have brought up this subject before and have tried all the suggestions...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-26-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By rsilver

8746ecm, increased fuel pressure and VE tables

After reading posts on PW and injector size for my TBI car, I now understand the concept of static injectors and theoretical injector size calculations.

By all calculations, I should be static at...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-23-2004, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By rsilver

Right on!! Thanks for confirming this. Rbob,...

Right on!! Thanks for confirming this.

Rbob, I have been working with the AE VS diff TPS table with little effect on the "WOT punch" causing me to go rich. If I understand you, I should look at...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-23-2004, 12:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By rsilver

thanks 91L98! Thats the big question for me. Does...

thanks 91L98! Thats the big question for me. Does it matter if you go rich for a while at wot say 10afr or are you better off making it go to 12.5 afr( assuming 12.5 is optimal). Seems to me too...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-20-2004, 12:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By rsilver

91L98, can you tell me what the AE complications...

91L98, can you tell me what the AE complications are to WOT tuning with the WBO2? I noticed you mentioned that you used it only at WOT after a few seconds to avoid AE complications.

When you do a...
Forum: Convertibles
01-20-2004, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By rsilver

wonder bar, little noticable help. alston welded...

wonder bar, little noticable help. alston welded SBC's, more help, 2pnt custom stb, big help with the others in place. My .02 is you need to do at least the STB and SFC,s. I live in the mountians and...
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