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Forum: TPI
01-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,523
Posted By thirdgenlover

E85 conversion on a 87 tpi

Ok guys hows it going, long time no see. i recently started putting together this new project on my 87 ta tpi. doing build up on the whole top end. discussions came up and i think i might want to try...
Forum: TPI
08-24-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: removing valve springs

so 305sbc, do you think that if going to use stock heads of course porting and valve train will have to be upgraded but with that cam do you think id be better off not to mess with the 083 heads that...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-24-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Anyone need some TPI parts?

do you have a set of 083 casting heads for an 87 ta?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-24-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,378
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: All my Extra parts laying around

my jasper motor came with casting number 14102193, ive been told these are the swirl port heads. the engine was build for an 87 trans am. would your 88 heads fit on my car.
Forum: TPI
08-24-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: removing valve springs

so what does a tpi 083 casting head look like then. Like i said id probably do it but if i have to unbolt my headers (pain especially when some of the bolts fit tightly up against the runners...
Forum: TPI
08-23-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: removing valve springs

no sense in messing with them? i cant see it being that much of a difference but heads are not in the budget. if i going to just be replacing with another stock style head ill just wait for actual...
Forum: TPI
08-23-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: removing valve springs

well the engine thats in it now isnt the engine it came with. the number on the head is 14102193. do you think i will have valve to piston issues running those lifts. it was recommended by comp cams...
Forum: TPI
08-23-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By thirdgenlover

removing valve springs

if the heads are still on the car, do you need a air compressor or would an air tank be sufficient to keep the valves closed to compress them. How much psi do you think it takes?
need to measure...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,570
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: stock injector #lbs.

thanks fast355. i have a formula from when i went to school that if you know your stock injectors lbs. and what fuel pressure the regulator is at, decide what lbs u want the injectors to be and the...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,570
Posted By thirdgenlover

stock injector #lbs.

i was wondering if anyone knows the stock injector rated lbs. are on a 350 tpi. i called the shop that did my top end swop onto my reman 350 and they got all the parts needed for the swop including...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,803
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Help Me Diagnose My Cold Start Issue (Video Inside)

shoot yours starts up way better than mine. mine is much worse. i have to stay outside for a few minutes and then go inside and because its loud enough i can hear it inside and have to go to the...
Forum: TPI
06-03-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,916
Posted By thirdgenlover

comp cams XR269HR/ 08-502-8

has anyone used this cam? comp cams just recommended this cam to me after giving them my specs.

350 tpi bored .040 over, im getting new tpis big mouth manifold, big tube runners, and 52mm...
Forum: TPI
05-05-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

yeah mainly wanting to run max lift i can and just upgrading springs. i waiting for comp cams to get back with me on a cam request. what do you think about this cam for running stock heads. ...
Forum: TPI
05-05-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

what is the max lift of stock 350 heads?
Forum: TPI
04-01-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

anyone have any suggestions?:confused:
Forum: TPI
12-30-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

anyone have any imput? anyone ran something similar?
Forum: TPI
12-18-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

i guess ill just say what im after. I going to be using tpis runners and manifold. i want a cam probably from comp cams. i want a cam that will give me the best performance horsepower wise. the...
Forum: TPI
12-18-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

im pretty sure the head doesnt have to come off right, i did this in school but i cant remember where you put the dial indicator at.
Forum: TPI
12-18-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: cam and intake project

Yeah i saw that, but im not sure jasper would of used the stock cam. they said everything to do with the cam and heads was put to gm specs? where would you find the model number for the cam at?
Forum: TPI
12-18-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By thirdgenlover

cam and intake project

im trying to find the specs on the stock cam thats in my jasper 350. i emailed them and they said they built it to stock gm specs. ive been trying to find duration and valve lift and stock rocker...
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By thirdgenlover

brake upgrade question

ok so what is your guys opinion of what the best option to go on when you upgrade your rotors from stock flat surface rotors. cross drilled or slotted. I heard one is actually worse then the other...
Forum: Exhaust
03-13-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: header heat cycle

well im in the state now where i installed new bolts and i need to heat cycle then a couple times and need to really stay up on top of it bc when i first got the headers put on i knew that i needed...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 805
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: new headers needs new wires

well the only experience that i had with the accel 8.8 was that they were way to long when it came to a kit specific for my vehicle. im running the unassembled wires from msd to help with the issue...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: header heat cycle

so you tighten up the bolts, run the car for a little trip. then you let the car cool down and tighten them back up and just repeat.
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By thirdgenlover

header heat cycle

i was wanting to know the proper heat cycle on headers since i replaced my bolts so i dont have to worry about rounding off the edges of the bolts. i know you tighten them up then run the car for a...
Forum: TPI
12-25-2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Flames out my new headers!!???!?!?!?!

hum well im pretty sure that it shouldnt be doing that just because your oxygen sensor is unhooked. The system should be put into a sort of limp in mode, cant think of what gm calls it, but the...
Forum: TPI
12-25-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: electronic spark timing

Pat hall im pretty sure its probably just the est, because when i was having fuel issues, i had a code for the esc then and not now. in my haynes manual it doesnt say that a code for est is related...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Will this hurt how my car performs?

ha ha i think your right it is the design of it. it just steps down. i just thought you said there was a crack or something
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Will this hurt how my car performs?

how long has it been broke like that. maybe the computer has already adjusted to it. you would need to see it you feel any air around that area. if not then its probably not effecting anything
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: electronic spark timing

this past summer, june or july of this year
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: electronic spark timing

ran like a top before i started having fuel issues. Pump went out again, car sat for a while until i got it done. got it all done and got it back out and started having this problem. Distributor is...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Will this hurt how my car performs?

well it should make you have a high idle because it is basically a vacuum leak. Could make it hard to tune since the computer isnt seeing that extra air entering the engine therefore the computer...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By thirdgenlover

electronic spark timing

has anyone ever had any problems with a mis fire kind of problem where it is so bad that you can actually see the rpms drop on the gauge. its not just a wire or plug because it is like all the...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Will this hurt how my car performs?

is it just cracked or is it a chunk that is completely broke off
Forum: TPI
11-27-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: fuel pump questions

has anyone else eliminated their fuel canister and how did you run the vacuum lines to make it work properly and no fuel smell? Did you also have this valve still ran in the line pathway...
Forum: TPI
11-26-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: fuel pump questions

Well how did you eliminate your canister to still make it work properly. How did u eliminate the smell of fuel too. Could i get pictures? Are you still using that valve that i put a link for even...
Forum: TPI
11-26-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: fuel pump questions

well the fitler is new when i installed all the new line. The reason i ask about the -6 line is bc maybe it is straining the pump to pressurize the extra volume that the -6 lines have over stock?...
Forum: TPI
11-25-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By thirdgenlover

fuel pump questions

Ok i would like to get all the imput i can get on this subject before i put my tank back into the car. My question is can you run an 255 lph pump with the investment of planning on running another...
Forum: TPI
11-25-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 659
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: fuel pressure question

mine was at 45.5 with the car running and the hose connected. been that way ever since ive got the car?
Forum: TPI
11-18-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: well here is an update

Thirdgen88 mine seems to have quite a bit of pressure too but it doesnt blow my cap off though. so what happen to your stocker do you know? well when i put my msd box in i moved the canister on its...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: High Flow or Standard Fuel Pump?

dont really have an answer for that bc i have been having issues with my 255 pump already and it hasnt even been a year. I had the same kind of thinking that i should just go ahead and get a...
Forum: TPI
11-17-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: well here is an update

thank you thirdgen88, i really appreciate the comment. My does that to, it would run fine for a little while up to school then after about 3 hours it would start messing up. i would let it sit and it...
Forum: TPI
11-17-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: well here is an update

that may be but it doesnt explain the pressure difference and why it seemed to go out prematurely
Forum: TPI
11-16-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: well here is an update

Kevin G or Vader, have you ever heard of anything like this?
Forum: TPI
11-16-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: well here is an update

Please i am open to any comments, am i the only one that have had these kinds of symptoms before.
Forum: TPI
11-14-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By thirdgenlover

well here is an update

I KNOW ITS LONG BUT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ!
Well i am sort of confused, if you have read my threads like idle issues and still having issues you will find out that i have been struggling to...
Forum: TPI
11-14-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: 47 PSI Fuel pressure STOCK regulator

my 87 trans am with a 305 originally which is a 350 now was running at 45.5 from when i looked before i went to an adjustable one
Forum: TPI
10-25-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,259
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge On The Fuel Rail?

could i get a picture with it on the car, want to see how much room there is around it. i might get it then if i can get my car running right again
Forum: TPI
10-25-2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,259
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge On The Fuel Rail?

yeah but if you read the description of the item it said that its not intended to be permanently mounted up. I was going to get one but since they said that i want to know the reasons why you cant...
Forum: TPI
10-25-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 751
Posted By thirdgenlover

Re: Fuel issue.. have pressure and lots of new things.

hum... well i believe the one in the distr. is called the est, ive heard the esc module has a five wire connector going to it and its located in between the fender and brake booster. Again does...
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