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Forum: Cooling
08-02-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,611
Posted By PhLaXuS

NOTE: Just a side note -- something to think...

NOTE: Just a side note -- something to think about, but don't give it too much thought right now:

You sure this thing has a good Air/Fuel mix? Slightly lean mixtures usually give themselves to a...
Forum: Cooling
08-01-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,611
Posted By PhLaXuS

I'm running a 180* thermostat with four 1/8"...

I'm running a 180* thermostat with four 1/8" holes drilled around the mounting flange. Temp stays right around 190* during the summer whenever the fan is on or if I'm moving >~35MPH. In the winter,...
Forum: Cooling
08-01-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,611
Posted By PhLaXuS

As long as there is no disruption in the air flow...

As long as there is no disruption in the air flow path through the air dam/ducting/radiator/etc, then fans should not help the issue because at highway speed, you're getting more airflow through the...
Forum: Cooling
07-19-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,611
Posted By PhLaXuS

Wow...that's really strange. Since it happens in...

Wow...that's really strange. Since it happens in city and on the highway, the fan isn't to blame. That fact that it's heating slowly and consistently is what's so confusing. It sounds like the...
Forum: Electronics
07-15-2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,303
Posted By PhLaXuS

You would need to know what the proper waveform...

You would need to know what the proper waveform was to feed to the ECM. I *believe* it is a 40Hz square wave. Someone would need to corroborate this before going any further, though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-06-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,859
Posted By PhLaXuS

You did your part in saying it. If people refuse...

You did your part in saying it. If people refuse to listen -- it's not your fault.
Forum: Electronics
05-12-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By PhLaXuS

If the alt is really only putting out 12.6V, then...

If the alt is really only putting out 12.6V, then it's toasted. If so, replace it. One thing I noticed, though, is that with good (what I would call 'proper') ground & supply line runs, my alt...
Forum: Power Adders
04-14-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 68,173
Posted By PhLaXuS

Here's for the LO3. Most factory setups for these...

Here's for the LO3. Most factory setups for these cars look about the same.
...
Forum: TBI
04-12-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By PhLaXuS

Here's a troubleshooting guide for the EGR...

Here's a troubleshooting guide for the EGR system. Let us know if you have any problems.

-Luke
Forum: Power Adders
04-11-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 68,173
Posted By PhLaXuS

Just a random thought, but you could try placing...

Just a random thought, but you could try placing a ferrite bead (like the kind used on computer monitors) on the tach wire to see if that helps. Doesn't require cutting or splicing of the wires at...
Forum: South East Region
03-27-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,437
Posted By PhLaXuS

It was actually the worst news I think I could...

It was actually the worst news I think I could ever receive. Thanks for caring. :)
Forum: South East Region
03-24-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,437
Posted By PhLaXuS

I was at work (I work out of my bosses house). My...

I was at work (I work out of my bosses house). My car was parked in the driveway and my alarm went off in the beginning of the storm. I went out to check and saw the basketball hoop had fallen over...
Forum: South East Region
03-24-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,437
Posted By PhLaXuS

In that strong-*** storm yesterday, I had a...

In that strong-*** storm yesterday, I had a driveway basketball hoop repeatedly slam down on my car -- toasted the hood & both front fenders, but it doesn't look like anything else. At least they're...
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By PhLaXuS

I've been monitoring my fuel economy since my...

I've been monitoring my fuel economy since my distributor tweak. I went from 210 miles per tank to 250. Yay me! :) I also found an exhaust leak which is freaking out my O2 sensor. I'm dumping too...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By PhLaXuS

Crikey. Sounds like a dream. :thumbsup: As...

Crikey. Sounds like a dream. :thumbsup:

As I understand it, 4th gen rims on the car and with spacers on the front only will have stock offsets and look normal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By PhLaXuS

Hmmm...seems like a lot, but off the top of my...

Hmmm...seems like a lot, but off the top of my head, that could be OK. From what I remember the last time I was in my diff, that seems to be about the amount of play I had, but that's off of a memory...
Forum: Car Audio
03-11-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By PhLaXuS

That's what I do, but with two 12's instead. I'm...

That's what I do, but with two 12's instead. I'm 6'4" and it is literally a perfect fit. I still gots my legroom. I got a few feet of solid copper wire & 4 metal loops from Home Depot to secure the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-10-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By PhLaXuS

I love the look of the fourth gen rear on our...

I love the look of the fourth gen rear on our cars. Some people hate it. Looks MEAN...

I believe strangth is about the same, but since it's not as old chances are one from a yard is gonna be in...
Forum: South East Region
03-05-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,437
Posted By PhLaXuS

Awww, yeah? I would SOOOO much prefer to live in...

Awww, yeah? I would SOOOO much prefer to live in Margate. :) Cops there suck big ones, but other than that I like it. I was trying to move there, but both of my roommate's bailed on me about a week...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-05-2006, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,848
Posted By PhLaXuS

Pin #22 (A9)? That's an address line. I doubt the...

Pin #22 (A9)? That's an address line. I doubt the chip will work at all and if it does, there will come a point when the ECM tries to assert that line to access an area of memory and the ECM will...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-05-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By PhLaXuS

You can check it yourself for about $20 in...

You can check it yourself for about $20 in supplies (fluids & gasket). I don't know any shops in your area. I've only visited the New London area for a short time and know nothing else about CT at...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By PhLaXuS

I'm running 245/50R16 all around on the stock 91...

I'm running 245/50R16 all around on the stock 91 RS rims and no problems at all...but that's on a 91 body. Shouldn't make a difference, but I wanted to point that out.
Forum: Car Audio
03-05-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By PhLaXuS

Get WinISD to simulate, if you wish: ...

Get WinISD to simulate, if you wish:
http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=winisd

Also, there's a few people on here who build boxes. You can get one off of them or they may offer some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-05-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By PhLaXuS

Uh...huh...Off the top of my head, the only way I...

Uh...huh...Off the top of my head, the only way I can think of that happenning is if the pinion shaft cracked apart inside the case. If that's what's going on, it could be dangerous, but I'd like...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By PhLaXuS

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Forum: TPI
03-05-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By PhLaXuS

Oh...forgot to mention it before: if you plan on...

Oh...forgot to mention it before: if you plan on doing this more than once, get a 2-piece timing cover. Makes it SO much easier the next time around.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2006, 12:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,077
Posted By PhLaXuS

So now instead of needing to find a reason to...

So now instead of needing to find a reason to harass you, they can claim they merely thought your car was polluting. Gotta love politics...
Forum: TPI
03-05-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By PhLaXuS

I read on here not too long ago that someone said...

I read on here not too long ago that someone said the ICM begins advancing spark timing on its own >600 RPM.
Forum: TPI
03-04-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By PhLaXuS

For those incredibly frozen bolts, I use a length...

For those incredibly frozen bolts, I use a length of PVC plumbing pipe as a ratchet extension. It flexes and looks like it's gonna break, but I've never had that happen. I must have put ~100+ ft lbs...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-04-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 758
Posted By PhLaXuS

Yeah...there will be times you forget the new...

Yeah...there will be times you forget the new rims, but you'll always love that power when you lay into it. :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By PhLaXuS

http://www.summitracing.com I got the Moog...

http://www.summitracing.com

I got the Moog springs locally (it's actually HD Z28 rear springs and HD RS in the front), but everything else from Summit.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By PhLaXuS

I used: KYB GR-2 for the fronts. KYB-236001...

I used:

KYB GR-2 for the fronts. KYB-236001 ($50/each)
KYB Gas-a-Just for the rear. KYB-KG5562 ($30/each)
Moog HD springs all around
And ES poly/polygraphite mounts & bushings all around
Rides...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

I had to set mine by ear because my tab is...

I had to set mine by ear because my tab is missing. I'm gonna try retarding it just slightly more and see how that goes because it sounds like EST retard is still occurring every now & then. This...
Forum: Body
03-02-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,275
Posted By PhLaXuS

Oh, yeah...I forgot to say earlier: If you're...

Oh, yeah...I forgot to say earlier: If you're gonna get rid of that engine, I'll take it. hehehe... Looks sveet!
Forum: DIY PROM
03-02-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By PhLaXuS

Thankee! :cool:

Thankee! :cool:
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By PhLaXuS

I was tweaking around with my distributor timing...

I was tweaking around with my distributor timing this last weekend and when I advanced the timing too far, the same thing would happen: in gear with the brake on, the engine would get more & more...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,434
Posted By PhLaXuS

I got an 850CCA from AutoZone for $75. It's from...

I got an 850CCA from AutoZone for $75. It's from the Duralast line, but I forget the exact series name. 36 month warranty and then there's still some sort of pro-rated warranty after that. I never...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By PhLaXuS

I have done the water trick every 10,000 miles or...

I have done the water trick every 10,000 miles or so, but I wanted to try something else since I'd never used it before. It was $5 and the next time I'll be pulling the heads so it is probably a...
Forum: TBI
02-27-2006, 07:03 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

I removed the ECM first and simply did resistance...

I removed the ECM first and simply did resistance and voltage measurements on the ECM harness itself. If you don't have the pinouts/schematics, send me a PM with an E-Mail address and I'll get them...
Forum: TBI
02-26-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

I took a few hours yesterday and checked every...

I took a few hours yesterday and checked every wire in the ECM harness. I have test leads I've made with needles soldered to a few feet of 16 AWG wire. I puled the ECM and got the pinouts of the...
Forum: Body
02-26-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,275
Posted By PhLaXuS

But when you're cool, the sun shines on you 24...

But when you're cool, the sun shines on you 24 hours a day. :cool:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-26-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By PhLaXuS

Niiiice. You're doing what I want to do: strip...

Niiiice. You're doing what I want to do: strip the car to a shell and give it a nice finish. Rebuild with good parts/paint and there's your sweet ride. :thumbsup:
Forum: TBI
02-26-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

I tweaked with my distributor timing today for a...

I tweaked with my distributor timing today for a bit and I think I know what's going on. I totally forgot to set the timing when I replaced my distributor a little while ago. I popped it in by sight...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By PhLaXuS

When I started the engine to clear out all the...

When I started the engine to clear out all the old SeaFoam, that exhaust leak spewed white clouds of smoke and the exhaust pipe was much, much worse. I slowly revved up to 3000RPM and helt it for ~15...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By PhLaXuS

Re: Re: Just Found A Cool, New Use For SeaFoam

Very much agreed. I know CO is odorless so I don't know when it's in there with me -- I just couldn't find the leak. It's not audible in the slightest sense which is what was confusing me. As long as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,710
Posted By PhLaXuS

Just Found A Cool, New Use For SeaFoam

Found an exhaust gasket leak with the stuff. I warmed up the car to 220*, ran ~3/4 can through the brake booster line. Slowly poured the rest through the throttle body until the engine died. Let sit...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,593
Posted By PhLaXuS

Now I get it! For the life of me I couldn't...

Now I get it! For the life of me I couldn't figure out what "180* of bum" was...hehehe...

I like very nice bum pattern. :burnout:

Oh -- I just saw another one: "Start out rich, retarded and...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By PhLaXuS

Quick question -- I measured my knock sensor...

Quick question --

I measured my knock sensor from center pin to metal housing @ 110k. I went into a parts store and asked for a knock sensor for a 91 LO3 and it measured 100k. So...a lot of the...
Forum: TBI
02-24-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

AAAHHH!!!! :confused: I think you gave me...

AAAHHH!!!! :confused:

I think you gave me your engine problem. My car just started doing the same thing. I'm convinced it's all ignition-related. Check this post from JPrevost on 07-04-2005 in the...
Forum: TBI
02-21-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,186
Posted By PhLaXuS

You can ignore the "stove pipe". Look at where it...

You can ignore the "stove pipe". Look at where it connects to the air breather snout. There is a flap inside which redirects hot/cool intake air. Just make certain that it is stuck in the closed...
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