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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By Batass

Re: Is my 6al shot?

Beats me, I threw it out long ago. Sold the car too. Couldnt justify $4k for a t56 swap. Bought a Ctsv instead. Done with MSD they suck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-16-2020, 07:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 395
Posted By Batass

That old TPI test......

Anyone remember that old tpi intake test from like 15 or 20 years ago? Richard Holdener just brought it up again on his YouTube channel. 534 lb/ft and 500hp from an extruded manifold I think it was....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-26-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

At the moment, it is sold.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-26-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

I have the pipe with blowoff valve to the carb, ev carb hat, bg carb, and meth injection.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-24-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

Sale is pending
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-02-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

Sure I can. But until it's off the engine, I'm going to try to get what I can.

I'm not allowed to put any more money into the car. I can only sell to buy. Those are my new rules, so......
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-01-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20150801_155117_4324224eddc044db6dbf23538360c6f15c1acb74.jpg

Has a hole in it for the bypass/blow off. I don't remember how the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

1500 was my bottom price. Needs to be out the door in three weeks.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-24-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

Still for sale.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-22-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

My brother found the intake. I'll post a picture of everything when I pull the supercharger.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-13-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

The s piping is in my parents garage 700 miles away. Maybe I can talk someone into looking for it. Didn't think there were many tpi cars left out there....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-13-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

1800
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-07-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

I've owned it for about nine years. It probably has about 20 hours of run time in a drag only car. Bearings are tight, spins freely.
I don't have the old tpi alternator and power steering bracket....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-07-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20150707_182737_263a48db42b69ceb0021e0fce0614772b68b65e5.jpg

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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-07-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

Re: vortech v-1 s-trim blower

Yes still for sale, sorry forgot to check messages. I'll upload some pictures today or tomorrow.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-16-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By Batass

Re: 4th gen T-56 pedals

PM sent
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-30-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,727
Posted By Batass

vortech v-1 s-trim blower

Selling my setup. Its a tpi kit but I converted to carb.
Includes tpi mounting bracket, intake, blower, crank pulley, filter, belt, three different pullies, oil lines, cold air intake for cowl...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-22-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By Batass

Re: Gen IV swap-relocate fpr to rear of car?

I'm thinking about options, right now im pulling off the bottom of the tank. I don't think I want to run the A1000 pump for a daily driver, so its back to an in tank pump probably, or maybe just swap...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-22-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By Batass

Gen IV swap-relocate fpr to rear of car?

Im still working the details out on this LY6 swap, but its a returnless fuel rail system.

So what would be the drawbacks of mounting my adjustable fpr near the tank?
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-10-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By Batass

How much vibration with solid motor mounts?

I'm working on getting my parts together for my swap. I have the poly clamshell mounts on my sbc now and I don't like how much the engine still moves with an auto trans. I'm going to a stick, so I'd...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

So msd doesnt like anyone but themselves servicing their stuff or what?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

The quality of alot of things have seemed to have gone downhill lately. Decreasing quality control saves ALOT of money.

Datraum-Maybe the pickup coil went bad in yours? Im not sure what would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

I bought my parts from a local dealer that builds dirt race stuff. Before I check out my distributor im going to make a shielded harness to verify im not somehow getting interference.

First my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

Its misfiring above 3500. Timing is good. Wires are good. Changed coil and location. Swapped boxes and wire routing. When I put the hei in, it runs clean but power is lower.

Those dui dizzys are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

Looks like when someone hasnt changed their cap and rotor in ten years. Pickup wheel looks like it sat at the bottom of the ocean.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,706
Posted By Batass

Re: 98 vortec timing

With the factory stuff, you dont set timing. You use an expensive diagnostic tool to set the distributor. It has to be within two degrees or will miss. The ecm takes care of the rest.

You can set...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Re: Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

Ive had alot of issues with msd stuff. My billet distributor is corroded after only about 30 hrs of use. From what ive read its common and due to a poor vent. Would a factory hei with a box have that...
Forum: Power Adders
02-22-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,300
Posted By Batass

Re: trying to stiffen my f1 Procharger bracket...

Function is compromised by ease of installation. What does the carb bracket look like vs tpi?
Forum: Power Adders
02-22-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,300
Posted By Batass

Re: trying to stiffen my f1 Procharger bracket...

Why wasnt your car good enough for you stock? :)
Forum: Power Adders
02-22-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,300
Posted By Batass

Re: trying to stiffen my f1 Procharger bracket...

^^^ This
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-21-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By Batass

Ditching msd. Recommend me an ignition.

Ever since my build ive had issues with my msd stuff. Constantly chasing it around. Constantly retuning. Id like to go back to the factory hei. Im also ditching my blower for nitrous. I just dont...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-11-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,059
Posted By Batass

Re: Swapping in LY6 VVT engine

Well, if I went turbo it would just be a simple cheap setup with low boost. I want to run the truck intake to keep low end tq high and I don't think that intake supports FI very well. I think I can...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-10-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,059
Posted By Batass

Swapping in LY6 VVT engine

Well the time has come to say bye to my sbc. I want to drive it more on the street and my mud truck needs a good motor. My friend has an LY6, what I'm trying to figure out is what kind of build I...
Forum: Power Adders
07-28-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 87,797
Posted By Batass

Re: 5.3 twin turbo

I think a hard breaking driveshaft at 800hp would rip right through that.
Forum: Power Adders
07-23-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By Batass

Re: Running 700 hp with a 600 carb....

60 was 1.631. No pics. Last one I took was four years ago.
Forum: Power Adders
07-23-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By Batass

Running 700 hp with a 600 carb....

Two years ago is the last I ran my car. My Barry Grant blowthrough carb had a stripped squirter screw so I threw on my 600 from the original 305 that I boosted. I got a kit to sleeve the squirter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 136,309
Posted By Batass

Re: HELP! My camaro won't start!

Hook up jump cables and charge the dead car for a few minutes before trying to start. Check battery connections. They must be clean.
Get a volt meter. Verify 12v at battery. Verify GOOD ground...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-20-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Batass

Re: Should I back half my car?

Thank you.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-19-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Batass

Re: Should I back half my car?

Dont bother to share something useful.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-19-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Batass

Re: Should I back half my car?

I guess if you dont consider the torque arm as an upper control arm its not a 3-link. I dont think i have much adjustability with the stock stuff. Right now i either have just a little anti-squat,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Batass

Re: Should I back half my car?

Engine is probably going to be a 406 with a whipple twin screw. That kind of torque might overwhelm a 3 link.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Batass

Should I back half my car?

Ive decided to strictly use my car at the strip. Im not sure on the engine combo yet, but ill probably use a powerglide since its an 1/8th mile track. I want to launch real hard. No bracket racing,...
Forum: Power Adders
01-17-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 217,421
Posted By Batass

Re: Twin Turbo 400 Buildup- '89 Iroc-Z

It seems to work better when added to straight water.

My $450 harwood 4" flew off on the last tow. Cracked it and rounded the edges. Pretty much junk since there isn't any point in painting it. ...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-10-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 822
Views: 184,061
Posted By Batass

Re: I should not be left unsupervised

I sure wish I could swap my vortech for a twin screw, too bad it aint worth **** anymore compared to the prices of a twin screw.

I think a 177 would annoy me just knowing how inefficient it is.
Forum: Power Adders
11-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,683
Posted By Batass

Re: Input on my setup, F1 SBC bored and stroked

I'm going to second the EFI for a street car. Forced induction compounds the air/fuel inconsistincies with weather. Some days it will break up, some days it will run leaner than you want. It's...
Forum: Power Adders
10-16-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 835
Posted By Batass

Re: Please help my blown bird

Did the motor run differently before you upgraded the parts? What rpm does it take to take off from a stand still?

You should be making more power than that at the wheels with it N/A. If you...
Forum: Power Adders
10-16-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 50,199
Posted By Batass

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am, Can It Be Done....

I'm blue ballin here.
Forum: Power Adders
10-16-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 835
Posted By Batass

Re: Please help my blown bird

Do you have reciepts of anything? Who put the motor together? Its very important to know that it has the right parts in it, and that they were installed correctly. For instance, it could have stock...
Forum: Power Adders
10-16-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 835
Posted By Batass

Re: Please help my blown bird

There are a lot of things it could be. There is a serious problem if you ran another 5psi and didn't pick up any real power. Can you upload a picture of the motor?

Your a/f is off, but I don't...
Forum: Power Adders
10-15-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,787
Posted By Batass

Re: can i run my turbo drain in to my valve cover?

I've read of problems with flooding the valve cover, sealing the valve cover and using a crank case evac system on the opposite side might help?
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