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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-08-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By Coach Hawk

I didn't know Eaton made lockers? Either way,...

I didn't know Eaton made lockers? Either way, I'd go with an Eaton clutch style over an Auburn any day of the week.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-08-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By Coach Hawk

What brand and diameter converter are you using? ...

What brand and diameter converter are you using? a QUALITY 9.5" converter, like those built by Andre at EDGE Racing Converters (http://www.edgeracingconverters.com) , will drive like stock untill...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Coach Hawk

You cant do it from the top. You need to take...

You cant do it from the top. You need to take the pipe off and weld from the inside.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-02-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By Coach Hawk

Do NOT buy a B&M or TCI or any other off the...

Do NOT buy a B&M or TCI or any other off the shelf "performance" converter. With torque converters, you definatly get what you pay for. Call up Andre at EDGE Racing Converters...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-27-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By Coach Hawk

I agree that the wiring hassle is very much worth...

I agree that the wiring hassle is very much worth is. It;s really not as hard as it seems. an LT1 with a TBI intake is no better than a standard 350 with Vortec heads and TBI. the cast iron LT1...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-27-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By Coach Hawk

LT1 Swap

My LT1 engine swap into my 1991 Firebird was a cold, fun learning experience. This past winter a couple of my friends and I got together over my college winter break (1 months time). I bought a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
Posted By Coach Hawk

You didnt mention the VSS problem in your other...

You didnt mention the VSS problem in your other thread. no VSS signal = no speedo reading=no TCC lockup because it will only lock once the PCM sees a speed over 45 MPH. Your VSS is pirobably bad,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By Coach Hawk

yes, but its not a bolt in deal. the 350 is...

yes, but its not a bolt in deal. the 350 is shorter.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,035
Posted By Coach Hawk

You'll probably never notice the difference...

You'll probably never notice the difference between the two. Either way, carb spacers are only $25. try both.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Coach Hawk

when was the last time you checked the oil?

when was the last time you checked the oil?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By Coach Hawk

Price the insurance for both. You'll decide on...

Price the insurance for both. You'll decide on an 86 caprice beater...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,135
Posted By Coach Hawk

LTx axles have an Auburn cone style posi. LSx...

LTx axles have an Auburn cone style posi. LSx axles use Torsen gear driven posis. Pop the cover and see which style you've got.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By Coach Hawk

auburn made all the factory posi's for F and B...

auburn made all the factory posi's for F and B bodies through the LT1 years.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By Coach Hawk

Yeah, that filter won't flow very well. It's...

Yeah, that filter won't flow very well. It's simply not big enough. If you really want one, I think K&N makes them in kit form maybe. Summit and jegs may also have them.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By Coach Hawk

eaton. You couldn't pay me to use an auburn...

eaton. You couldn't pay me to use an auburn posi. I've seen to many wear out prematurly, and they're not rebuildable by the home mechanic(they need to be sent back to auburn to have the friction...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-23-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By Coach Hawk

Beyond my knowledge at this point.

Beyond my knowledge at this point.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,617
Posted By Coach Hawk

use steel wool, scotch brite, or a wire wheel to...

use steel wool, scotch brite, or a wire wheel to scrub the rust off. don't sand them, it wouldn't do a good enough job. then clean them off with carb cleaner or something and oil them.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-17-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By Coach Hawk

Even if you gave it to me, and paid to put it in,...

Even if you gave it to me, and paid to put it in, you couldn't get me to run a B&M converter. You have enough engine that you should be running a quality 9.5" converter like the ones at EDGE Racing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By Coach Hawk

If you has a shop put them in, they should stand...

If you has a shop put them in, they should stand by their work and make it right. If they don't I'd stop having work done there. Even if you supplied the parts, they should make it right. Although...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,074
Posted By Coach Hawk

If it's true, you wouldnt really gain anything. ...

If it's true, you wouldnt really gain anything. It would be similar to using a gear vernors unit to split gears, but withoput the added benifit of the extra OD for highway cruising.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Coach Hawk

maybe your resivoir has a hole in it? If the...

maybe your resivoir has a hole in it? If the radiator is always full, you don't have a leak somewhere.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-14-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By Coach Hawk

Time to pull the pan then. You should be able to...

Time to pull the pan then. You should be able to remove the solenid and jump it with clip leads to a battery. If it works, you should be able to hear it click on and off.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-12-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Coach Hawk

A locker has great big giant teeth that mesh...

A locker has great big giant teeth that mesh together. When you turn, the teeth ratchet against each other and make a loud clicking noise. They are generally overkill unless you have an excessive...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Coach Hawk

So you have water in your oil. Is the car...

So you have water in your oil. Is the car running low on coolent? Do you have to add anti freeze routinly? If you're not using water, then the stuff in your oil isn't comming from there. Also, if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,761
Posted By Coach Hawk

Did you put in a TPI pump? If you did, it's a...

Did you put in a TPI pump? If you did, it's a much higher pressure pump. Thats not your problem though. Check your voltage at the pump. undersized wires, poor connections, bad grounds, etc can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By Coach Hawk

Sustained load, like on the rollers, plus...

Sustained load, like on the rollers, plus relitivly little air movment can cause the engine to get pretty warm. I've never seen ceramic headers glow though. The timing could also be to far...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-11-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By Coach Hawk

I think you need to run power to the solenoid,...

I think you need to run power to the solenoid, not ground. maybe someone can can verify that?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,484
Posted By Coach Hawk

You're an idiot. Sooner or later you're going to...

You're an idiot. Sooner or later you're going to hurt someone. Save the racing for the drag strip. While I'm up on my high horse I'll point out that the speed limit in most states is 65, 70 in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By Coach Hawk

Synthetic fluids are great to use everywhere in...

Synthetic fluids are great to use everywhere in the car EXCEPT in the automatic transmissions. generally, synthetics are to slipprey for teh trans. Stick with a non-synthetic for your transmission.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By Coach Hawk

You want a stall converter. Call Andre at EDGE...

You want a stall converter. Call Andre at EDGE Racing Converters (http://www.edgeracingconverters.com) He's arguably the BEST converter guy on the planet and will set you up with the perfect...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By Coach Hawk

Did someone at work superglue your caps lock...

Did someone at work superglue your caps lock button again? :lmao: :D
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,273
Posted By Coach Hawk

My understanding is this. They use friction...

My understanding is this. They use friction bands and planitary gear sets like an automatic trans. with no levers pulled, it's in neutral. Pull the levers and they apply the bands, locking the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By Coach Hawk

Yup, Psitraction is just the GM brand name for a...

Yup, Psitraction is just the GM brand name for a limited slip differntial. Ford used Trac-Loc, and Mopar used Sure Grip. You only spin one tire because yours is worn out. Reshimming is only a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-08-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Coach Hawk

been covered many many times, a search will turn...

been covered many many times, a search will turn up tons or info. Basically, you need a '93 TB or adapt your linkage for the TV cable on teh 700R-4 and tune the computer to ignore the trans.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By Coach Hawk

Coating the piston tops is particularly helpful...

Coating the piston tops is particularly helpful on boosted or juiced motors. The coating maked them much more detonation resistant. Many factory pistons these days come with coatings on teh skirts...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By Coach Hawk

as an alternative, there are many standalone...

as an alternative, there are many standalone 4L60-E controlers on the market. You could use one of those and run the engine and trans on seperate computers.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-06-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By Coach Hawk

I was afraid of the dreaded "tank drop" task, but...

I was afraid of the dreaded "tank drop" task, but it turned out to be not so hard. Even with my semi-rusty WI car it was only an afternoons work to get the tank out and back in. You don't have to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-06-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By Coach Hawk

There are two switches on the brake pedal, one...

There are two switches on the brake pedal, one operates the brake lights/cruise deactivate, the other controls the TCC unlock. I checked my '94 LT1 today, on my scanner it says "TCC Brk Swch" and is...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,856
Posted By Coach Hawk

It may be old, but it well never be a classic... ...

It may be old, but it well never be a classic...

:lmao:
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By Coach Hawk

If you'e doing all the work of a motor swap,...

If you'e doing all the work of a motor swap, dropping the gas tank is no big deal. Since you're going LT1, I would suggest the Walbro 255 lph pump. It's about the same price as the stock TPI(maybe...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By Coach Hawk

More than likley the brake switch is bad. It's a...

More than likley the brake switch is bad. It's a much more common problem than a bad lockup solinoid. On your scvanner, one of the data points should be "TCC Brake switch" or something along those...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,101
Posted By Coach Hawk

If you think no one makes performance parts...

If you think no one makes performance parts specifically for the B/D crowds, you have alot yet to learn. There is a very sizable aftermarket for the 94-96 Impala SS, which is mechanically identical...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By Coach Hawk

ALL friction based posi's, including the cone...

ALL friction based posi's, including the cone type, should have posi additive in them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,002
Posted By Coach Hawk

Yes. Even adding the turbo will require a new...

Yes. Even adding the turbo will require a new chip.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-04-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By Coach Hawk

LT1 vs TPI computers?

I'm trying to get a feel for how much more advanced the LT1 style injection is over the TPI. Assuming you had identical engines, how much more power would the MAF based LT1 injection system make...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By Coach Hawk

The 350 Olds diesel block is seriously beefy. It...

The 350 Olds diesel block is seriously beefy. It can be safely bored .125 over for monster inch smallblocks. The motor as a whole had bad head bolts and an inadiquate head gasket which often...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,281
Posted By Coach Hawk

Not exactly an LO3, but except for the TBI...

Not exactly an LO3, but except for the TBI computer stuff, everything else applies to your engine:

325 HP 305 build (http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/carcraft325hp305.html)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2006, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Coach Hawk

Your converter has to much slip in it. The...

Your converter has to much slip in it. The computer sees the high amount of slip, thinks something is wrong, and puts the trans in limp home mode. Once you shut the car off, it resets. This can be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By Coach Hawk

The average install cost at a dealership is only...

The average install cost at a dealership is only around $200 once you have all the parts(gears, posi, install kit)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By Coach Hawk

A new chip with a custom tune is a must. Without...

A new chip with a custom tune is a must. Without one, it's actually possible to damage the engine because the fuel mixture is so far out of whack.
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