Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: jack harrison
Showing results 1 to 50 of 148
Search took 0.13 seconds.
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By jack harrison

very annoying ticking!

ok guys, i have done a search but to not much avail! ive just installed a new edlebrock inlete manifold (very well worth doing!). but now there is this really annoying, quite loud ticking when the...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Ticking sound!

musclecar70sfan can you hear the ticking noise whilst sitting in the drivers seat? i have the same thing on my car, its stating to anoy the heck out of me!
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By jack harrison

Re: having idling problems and code 33!!! NEED HELP!!!

ok, so if you have an 87 then it wont have a MAP (maifold absolute pressure) instead you'll have a MAF (mass air flow) sensor. its locared between your air filter housing and your throttle body. hope...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Which TPI Runners?

i literally just put the new manifold on. im even using the stock 22lb injectors. my best quater mile time before hand was a 13.2 @ 102 mph. it really does feel like it could do a 12.9 now, it feels...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By jack harrison

Re: 87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

double check your timing. same thing happend to me a while ago. i had the spark plugs hooked up in the right order but id foolishly put them one position out all the way around the distributor!
Forum: TPI
04-07-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Which TPI Runners?

i have just fitted an edlebrock inlete manifold. OMG!!!!!! after a couple of years of running edlebrock heads and bigger cam, then about a year with slp runners and bigger tb, i decided to chande the...
Forum: TPI
01-04-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,609
Posted By jack harrison

Re: What do I need to get more HP from a 350 TPI?

dude!! you so need to do a search! theres tons of threads on here to tell you that!! but if i were you then id deffinatly go with headers and a high flow cat.
Forum: TPI
01-03-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By jack harrison

Re: rust in dizzy??

i think its ok, ill have a cheak tomorrow when its light. thanks.
Forum: TPI
01-02-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By jack harrison

Re: rust in dizzy??

thanks guys, i really appreciate the help!! now i just need to remember what way round the damn thing was!!
Forum: TPI
01-02-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By jack harrison

Re: rust in dizzy??

thanks. is it worth cleaning the rust off before i put it all back together?
Forum: TPI
01-02-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By jack harrison

rust in dizzy??

ok guys, im replacing my intake and upon removing my mallory distributer, i noticed a build up of rust in there, on a cog type thing? my brother tells me its the rev counter pick up?? but a friend of...
Forum: TPI
12-30-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack harrison

Re: new edelbrock intake question

i checked the transition points you mentioned and they seem fine. i really want to see what differance the stock intake makes first before i start porting stuff! and i am inded using slp runners, i...
Forum: TPI
12-30-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack harrison

Re: new edelbrock intake question

it is indded a tpi base. thanks for the advice about sealant on the bolts. when this crappy weather clears ill put it all back together!
Forum: TPI
12-23-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack harrison

Re: new edelbrock intake question

anyone??
Forum: TPI
12-18-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack harrison

Re: new edelbrock intake question

DEFFINATLY water jackets. theres water still in the heads.
Forum: TPI
12-18-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack harrison

new edelbrock intake question

hi guys, just got my new edelbrock hi performer intake. looks like a really nice bit of kit. couple of things though, first, will it really make any differance to my 350 tpi? the openings arent that...
Forum: TPI
12-12-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,670
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Throttle/Butterflies not closing fully

greese the tb spring up and check for exhust leaks! ive got an adjustable borla exhust and with the smallest holed plate in my throttle wouldnt close! must be something to do with vacum. i changed...
Forum: TPI
11-30-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By jack harrison

Re: What will happen?

:iagree::lmao::lmao:

Jack: 13.2 in one of these tanks sounds like a good accomplishment! What set up are you running? Did you do your chip, or have someone else do it?

i was going to say look...
Forum: TPI
11-27-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By jack harrison

Re: What will happen?

i had the excact same question when i did my swap. im still using my stock ecu, it did run for a while but i was told time and time again to get a new e-prom burned. i did, and it works fine, i even...
Forum: TPI
11-26-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By jack harrison

Re: TPI Throttle response Help?

is this a sudden proplam or has it always done it? sounds like typical fuel injected V8 response to me!!
Forum: TPI
11-24-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,731
Posted By jack harrison

Re: best tpi intake manifold?

oh, i see. good idea. my initial idea was not to open of port it out too much at first as i wanted to see if it made a differance with just the new intake, but i will be port matching for sure. then...
Forum: TPI
11-24-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,731
Posted By jack harrison

Re: best tpi intake manifold?

clean it up in what way? apperance?
Forum: TPI
11-24-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Best books

tpi swappers guide is a very helpfull read. google it!
Forum: TPI
11-24-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,731
Posted By jack harrison

Re: best tpi intake manifold?

ok, i dont want to start any arguments here guys. i just want to keep my tpi set up but i want to upgrade the intake. i can appreciate the power gains the hsr offer but i really dont want hsr! i have...
Forum: TPI
11-10-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By jack harrison

Re: chip question

:lmao::iagree: all hype and no tech!
Forum: European Region
11-09-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,793
Posted By jack harrison

Re: For Sale/ Wanted

shot! sorry mate, no its not. its off a 91 gta trans am! sorry!
Forum: European Region
11-09-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,793
Posted By jack harrison

Re: For Sale/ Wanted

i have a 91/92 gta trans am rear spoiler for sale, gray but needs painting, fibreglass. offers..........
Forum: TPI
11-09-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,941
Posted By jack harrison

Re: fastest 350 TPI

slp are good runners, LOADS of room for porting and/or siameesing. i cant really comment on the other brands. slp runners are somewhat heavier than stock runners and it seems ive lost just a bit of...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

Re: why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

thanks for the responses guys. i guess i was just hoping for a bit of bragging rights to tell my buddies! one of my friends wants to get a supercharged honda civic with 300 bhp! i just wanted to show...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By jack harrison

Re: What Upgrade Next?

i read somewere on here a while ago that made sense, start from the bottom and work your way up, then start at the back and work your way forward. ie, make sure your suspention is set up, get some...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

Re: why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

if memory serves me well it has a 2800 torque converter. i had it fitted when i had the 'box rebuilt and the gearing changed.apparantly its the best stall speed for the cam ive got. cant remember...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2009, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

Re: why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

no, i didnt have the engine dyno'd. i was on a rolling road, i think they calculate the rolling resistance of the drive train as the wheels slow down after they've done the run. im not too sure how...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

Re: why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

i had a custom made chip burned. i used to have a 305 but then found a 350 gta junker took the engine out and hade a guy do the heads and cam for me. the custom chip is still in the 305 ecu.
Forum: TPI
10-30-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

Re: why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

no, fly wheel.
Forum: TPI
10-30-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,941
Posted By jack harrison

Re: fastest 350 TPI

i ran a 13.2 @ 102 mph.
Forum: TPI
10-30-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By jack harrison

why does my 350 only have 284 bhp??

ok, just got bak from the dyno, mainly to sort my over fueling out. bit peeved off with only 284.2 bhp! its a 350 tpi, with edlebrock aluminum performer heads, cranes cam, 1.6 roller rockers,...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Best cold air kit??

i have not long fitted my ram air hood and air filter eliment and i am VERY pleased with the results! it has a gorgeous sounding induction roar, looks bad ***, and anything over 40/50mph i just have...
Forum: TPI
10-26-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Firebird intake suxs

have you re-routed the coolant hose that goes through the trottle body? that'll cool down the incoming air considerably. also, have you fitted an air foil in the throttle body. these along with the...
Forum: TPI
06-21-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Edelbrock parts

i really wouldnt of thought the runners and base would of made much differance. save your money and do headers, performance cat and cat back.
Forum: TPI
06-17-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Performance

simple, you cant!! you cant just do nothing and expect it to perform! i dare say that this topic has come up time after time, but to start with, and the simplist is to do the exhust. headers, cat and...
Forum: TPI
06-17-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By jack harrison

Re: Cooler air to air cleaner

really good idea, one i sort of thought about when i saw one once on a mx-5. if i wasnt waiting for my ram air hood to arrive id have a go at making one!
Forum: TPI
06-17-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By jack harrison

Re: can i ditch the egr??

much appreciated, but have you seen where i live? would you ship to the UK?
Forum: TPI
06-17-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By jack harrison

Re: can i ditch the egr??

once again guys, thanks!! very helpful bunch! ill get on it as soon as i have the cash.
Forum: TPI
06-14-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By jack harrison

can i ditch the egr??

as the title says guys!! i dont have a cat or air pump any more and the emissions regs in the UK are not as strict as they are in the US. im on the verge of getting a new intake manifold that may or...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,731
Posted By jack harrison

Re: best tpi intake manifold?

guys, thank you so much for your response's! this really is the best message forum around! ok, butt kissing over, 1bdbrd, the reason i want to stick with tpi is because hear in the UK they're arnt...
Forum: TPI
06-11-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,915
Posted By jack harrison

Re: How to remove the plenum

easy! first disconnect the battery (neg first) then unplug any wires from the throttle body, maf ect. then take the air intake and throttle body off. undo the plenum to runner bolts and losen the...
Forum: TPI
06-11-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By jack harrison

Re: TPI Help Needed!!!!

the fuel filters are located on the drivers side near the back wheel. if i remember correctly it runs side to side as apossed to forward and back.
Forum: TPI
06-11-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,731
Posted By jack harrison

best tpi intake manifold?

ok guys, sorry to be a bore, i have searched various threads on here but i just need a simple answer to a simple question!! what is THE best inlet manifold for our tpi motors? i dont want hsr!! i...
Forum: European Region
03-29-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,999
Posted By jack harrison

Re: clunk/knocking noise under full lock!

i have no idea what makes our sars do this!! but my car does excactly the same thing yours does! id love to find out why!! bloody anoying sometimes!
Forum: European Region
03-27-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,999
Posted By jack harrison

Re: clunk/knocking noise under full lock!

i have the same problam regarding the knocking sound but it happens when i turn it full lock both ways. also, the noise you're hearing from the brakes is a sign the your pads are worn down and need...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 148
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 AM.