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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: slightly built 327 HP estimate.

providing you dial in your Carb properly. Unknown heads? 350 - 370HP @ the crank.
your diff will most certainly hold- up. Won't take long to take out your 700
you will need a 2800 stall minimum....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: loud vibration humming

slightly power brake the car. no wheel spin.. you will hear & feel if the trans mount is bad. Also check your drive shaft for play.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: L03 fuel delivery issue

I do not miss that at all!!!! 3 of my last F-body's.. i installed external pumps.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: loud vibration humming

this could be many components. balancer, internals. Diff, front end parts. you need to locate the Hum OR vibration. check you front end & diff for play. turn the engine off coast down a hill @...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: L03 fuel delivery issue

Step one.. Fuel pressure @ initial start, Primed, Idle, WOT if & when possible. That is a classic sign. the Brushes on the FP are Worn. getting intermittent contact.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: How much HP do you think I have?

it's a open question. Mileage?? You need the Intake & carb "swap" Part numbers. Possibly other Parts. you are not aware of. Unknown tune..
Stock was about 170HP you now have slightly bigger valves....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,042
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Edelbrock 2104 hole sizes

I thought they are 3/8 pipe = about 1/2 hole
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Help with identifying what I have

that is a short distance. A properly tuned carb could pull in a few more MPG. Actually some parts & more power to a certain. Point. Will give you better MPG. Driving conservatively!! due to less...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Help with identifying what I have

this is exactly what I thought.. There is nothing wrong with a aftermarket Intake & carb. minus MPG... you just need to know the part numbers. To make sure they actually used a proper combo. Let's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,843
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 Stroker Motor starving for fuel

43 - 45PSI also depends on the Injector Manufacture.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,843
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 Stroker Motor starving for fuel

again. I really think 450 at this point is NO. 360 - 380 is more realistic. if this is the case?? 24 - 28lbs current guesstimate. You need to get a data log of your current injector duty cycle. Also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Help with identifying what I have

tbi Looks like a carb. But has 2 injectors in the bore or Barrel.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Help with identifying what I have

it's very hard to tell from that pic. Have this person. pull the air cleaner. And send you a pic. you have not listened to the engine or test drove. you could run into a huge let DOWN. Or drive away...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,843
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 Stroker Motor starving for fuel

you still have no clue. What they set the injectors for. and so- ON. The forged, Roller. Is a great Luxury. This will not add HP.. Balanced is mandatory.. You need to know your injectors Duty Cycle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,843
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 Stroker Motor starving for fuel

you need the PROM's info. Did this tuner give you a print-out??? 450- with the face value right now. is NO.. it's a mild cam.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Help with identifying what I have

so It's a 305 with now larger chamber 350 heads. decreasing your compression. to give you Slightly bigger valves. The upgrades appear to be fairly new. You cannot not see the Carb. it appears to be a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,843
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 Stroker Motor starving for fuel

get a data log. To check your Current Duty Cycle. Internal material is meaningless. So TPI, Pistons must be dished OR you have larger CC heads. With only 10.5
24lbs injectors will cover a 350 LT1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

Class.. Dis-missed. See Ya next time...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

Kinda like This FP
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-aeromotive_11106_de_bonded_e1d8829252a1eadbf8172d0bd997a899a189556f.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

Above is a motor from a GM "delco" - FP. When the brush contacts are WORN = intermittent voltage, Thus weak Pump. Happy Friday!!!!! or the wet Magnets can- de-bond from the CAN = Locked up FP..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

I'm as cheerful. As can be. You have never seen. Worn carbon brush. Contacts. Sorry, I tried to help you Diagnose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Low Fuel Pressure

2 options. Debris build up and Clogged. Weak pump.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

Are you serious. I'm sorry. What does your starter have to do with a FP. There is a brushed motor in all FP's
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Fuel Pressure Low only on first cold Start.

Weak FP or brush's starting to GO. System holds & maintains Pressure... Initial prime is low.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Low Fuel Pressure

1st check your voltage @ the Pump harness connector.
are you sure your not leaking at the injectors- twisted O-ring
just because you replaced the Pump. Does not mean anything.
I have witnessed out...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-28-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,745
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Hyndai genesis 3.8 V.S Built 350 Trans Am Race! Results!

Nice. a 2014 333HP- R-spec pulls 13.5 - 14.5 Traction control - 2015 lost power 311HP- 2016 = 3.3 Turbo 360HP

upgrade to 3.73+
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,787
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: 383 stroker timing

Still using a TPI system? Do you have a tune??? If not you have a large cube build, Cam & Inj. Trying to run on a factory tune! 8 deg is a start. You need to unplug the est connector. Also need this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: turbos? on a 2.8 v6

Ohh well. I have a SSEI. I Did not picture the rear mounted TB when posting.
I could see my current pullied set-up dipping into the 12's in a MUCH lighter F-body.
the 3.8 S/C vs 3.1 OR 3.4 could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: turbos? on a 2.8 v6

Better Yet!! Install a 3.8 Gen 2 with a super charger. From a SSEI or Similar.
with a few basic Mods. This engine in a F body. Would pull 13's
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Engine sounding muddy?

Sorry, How do you interpret Muddy? new school "Dirty" is a good thing.
your Oil level was not a major factor. Make a clear vid OR .wav- post it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: LT1 cam swap , running rich !!!!

In your case. With the speed density. I would look for a vacuum leak. The cam is not increasing your map KPA.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: LT1 cam swap , running rich !!!!

very interesting. My Stock 94 vette LT1 idles at 30-35 KPA. you must NOT have a vacuum leak or you would be LEAN. You installed CAM "ONLY"
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,766
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Camshaft Profile Requirement Equation / Software

Aspiration NA

Non enthonal 91 Oct

Bore = 4.030
Stroke = 3.75
Rod center distance = 6.000
piston = flat top w/ -5cc valve relief pockets
Piston compression Height 1.125
Zero deck 9.000
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,320
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Swapping parts from 335 to 383 question

That ECU will work. Just Fine. It is the same through 89- I would HIGHLY suggest finding a LOCAL tuner. Data logging. And live sessions. You could use the $6E bin. A few more modern options.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,320
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Swapping parts from 335 to 383 question

You will Need a Mandatory Tune.. Or find a prom from a 89 350. Still needing a Mandatory tune.
you still have open variables. for Power.. so far 390 - 440ish on flattops? dome? dished? 2v / 4v...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,190
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: tpi no fuel pressure to rail

the check valve is highly recommended in a little stock pump. But not mandatory.
it would however. Change the way you start your car. You would not be able to start before OR after the 2 -3 sec...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,190
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: tpi no fuel pressure to rail

What brand Pump? Built in check ball??? New pumps can be defective! Been there done that.. If you do not have pressure from the 1st Prime. your Pump is bad or you do not have 12volts???
place a volt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Oil pump swap

yes, this - will tell you if it is the pump going bad. You have eliminated all other possibilities. leaving you with the pump, Main/ Rod bearings. Or the timing chain???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Oil pump swap

I would try my 1st suggestion. Pull the Dizz. Spin the pump with a drill using a prime attachment.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Oil pump swap

Remove your serp belt fire up the car. just For a few moments.. Same noise?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Oil pump swap

pull the DIZZY. Make or get a oil pump prime rod. Spin this high speed on a drill. If you believe the noise is from the pump? you will need another ear to listen close to the oil pan.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Oil pump swap

Do you have 0 or very low Pressure?? bad OPSU? - ground, wire, or even the gauge, a stock pump is more then enough producing 45 - 60 lbs. If you do have very low pressure. You would also need to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,174
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Timing tune

NO. Gain with your Stock.. Setup.. Find someone that can program your Car's computer.
or put the 19lbs injectors back-in. Or purchase a 350 factory chip for your specific year car.
you do not NEED...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,174
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Timing tune

Are you referring to ignition control box OR timing control:

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/msd-adjustable-timing-control...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,174
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Timing tune

your 305 injector choice is to big. 19lbs is factory. And can easily handle your current set-up!! you should have re-tuned your ECU with a 350 calibration. you could bump up your static timing 1-2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,685
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Injector/fuel pump question

I would Eliminate the tiny FP coupler. Install 3/8 aluminum line flare and install a union coupler in it's place. Flare the other end. install a sockfilter. Upgrade to a external AEM fuel pump &...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: car won't start

you mean to say. you have a vacuum leak? TB's are intake only. Unless timing backfire.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,563
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: Throttle Cable length?

30" should be the OE answer. It appears the original cable will be very hard to find!!
you can purchase a Lokar OR similar cable. Very easy to install. your choice of routing. gives you a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,310
Posted By 88gta3508

Re: New here, with a question

To much work... For a converted Berlinetta. Move on - It's UN-fortunate. Most F bodies are in humble condition!! be patient. You will find a much better car
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-29-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 841
Posted By 88gta3508

GTA glove box pouch

Thank you, For looking. Up for sale 1 Genuine GM 121725551685 glove box pouch pulled from my 87 GTA in excellent condition. To replace or upgrade your ride.
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