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Forum: DFI and ECM
07-11-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 713
Posted By David Petersen

PULLS CODES BUT NO LIVE DATASTREAM

I am using a 96' obd II ECM from a Camaro with my LT1 engine swap in my 89 camaro. I had the ECM programed for the engine conbination I am running. The motor starts and runs fine, excet for a crank...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-08-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By David Petersen

I ran into a similar problem when I used an...

I ran into a similar problem when I used an aftermarket dampner and the stock belt wouldn't fit.
If you want to use a Goodyear Gatorback belt, just measure the lenth you need with a sewing or...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-30-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

The vacum is there it is just blended in in that...

The vacum is there it is just blended in in that picture. The overall picture you can see it just below the MSD box. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-09-2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

Just to follow up the company I got the nice...

Just to follow up the company I got the nice covers from appears to be out of business. It was Domain Name Renewal and web hosting from Network Solutions (http://www.mbaproducts.com)
Forum: Engine Swap
10-20-2006, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

Sorry, I go to shcool right after work and...

Sorry, I go to shcool right after work and totally forgot I will stick a post it to my forhead and get this website for you tonight. You they come in a few color choices I believe. I origainlly...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

Cool I sent you a message regarding the A/C...

Cool I sent you a message regarding the A/C lines. Based on my understanding the Vette compressor is designed for 134a wich makes it great for use on an R12 system. Becasue it is designed to...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

Not sure why it's running rough, with the y pipe...

Not sure why it's running rough, with the y pipe not being on I'm sure the o2 snesors are out of wack. I have to re-do the head bolts thanks to the moron that rebuilt the motor for me not sealing...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

Yes that is the smog pump wtih the breather on...

Yes that is the smog pump wtih the breather on it, it is actually one from an LS1 engine due to smaller size and easier mounting bracket.
A/C is going to be stock and I believe I can use lines...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

I am pretty sure the strut tower brace is for a...

I am pretty sure the strut tower brace is for a TPI set up. I believe the difference is one is higher.

I will have to check on the fuel rail cover I can't find the place right now. The guy...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

I used a 96' Vette harness. I figured I would...

I used a 96' Vette harness. I figured I would use the drivers side mount to cover up the main harness going into the firewall. The wrecking yard that sold me the Vette accessories game me a great...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,429
Posted By David Petersen

GOT MY LT1 SWAP RUNNING

She runs rough but she started right up on the first try. Just wanted to share some pictures of the swap.
Just a few tid bits, 96' LT1 stroked with LT4 conversion, vette accesory bracket,SLP 1...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By David Petersen

Congratulations!! I just got my LT1 Swap running...

Congratulations!! I just got my LT1 Swap running a week ago.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By David Petersen

I used all autometer guages when I swapped my LT...

I used all autometer guages when I swapped my LT in. I bought a wrining kit specifically for 82-92 F bodies. The kit was kind of expensive but it had a reall good diagram of what each of the wires...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-09-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By David Petersen

I installed my LT1 with SLP 1-3/4" shorties. I...

I installed my LT1 with SLP 1-3/4" shorties. I had to unbolt the heater core hard line from the frame and move it back. I also didn't have the stearing shaft or box in the car not sure if that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-08-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By David Petersen

I have an extra compressor off a 94' Vette. I...

I have an extra compressor off a 94' Vette. I think I may have an extra hose that hooks to it too. I bought a new compressor for my car and tore the old one apart out of curiosity to see how it...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-12-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By David Petersen

Just my .02 but I would just wait and get the 6...

Just my .02 but I would just wait and get the 6 speed tranny. I did almost the same thing and ended up spending a lot more than if I had just got what I wanted in the first place. Why not just wait...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
10-07-2005, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By David Petersen

Slp Firehawk Zf6 Speed Parts Watned

Long shot I know but I am looking to try and get ahold of the bellhousing and tranny mount used in the SLP 90 & 91 Firehawks.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-25-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By David Petersen

Dang stuff adds up fast I was just adding mine up...

Dang stuff adds up fast I was just adding mine up and I am around 10k with mine. Droping it in this weekend!!!!
Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By David Petersen

It is almost impossilbe to predict how much a...

It is almost impossilbe to predict how much a swap will cost as there are to many variables involved from how much you can get the engine for to how complete an engine you can get.
The best way is...
Forum: Electronics
03-16-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

Guess the tech article got waxed with the board...

Guess the tech article got waxed with the board problems, I no longer have the file or the link to the person who can make the IROC emblem stickers, but I will see about getting an article together...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-29-2004, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By David Petersen

I would use the money to have your current motor...

I would use the money to have your current motor built. If you are happy with the way you car is now I sugest you spend the money upgrading it. It will cost a more to buy, and eventually modify...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-02-2004, 10:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,967
Posted By David Petersen

Just my opinion but why wouldn’t you just keep...

Just my opinion but why wouldn’t you just keep the charcoal canister? It doesn’t cause any performance hindrance and keeps the fuel system closed loop, is safer, will allow you to pass any smog...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-01-2004, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By David Petersen

About the runners, I think you just need to...

About the runners, I think you just need to decide if keeping the motor apearing stock is worth any more airflow you will gain out of semi siamesed or even full siamesed runners. I know I have...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-28-2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By David Petersen

Well now that makes sense. I misunderstood...

Well now that makes sense. I misunderstood ceramic coating. I was under the impression that it was a good heat conductor. It should have clued me in that as they use it on headers it would heat in.
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-28-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By David Petersen

I was going to coat it for looks and I heard that...

I was going to coat it for looks and I heard that that was the best thing to do as far as heat was concerned. ie better than powdercoating etc. It won't be maintinece free but I think I will just...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-27-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By David Petersen

I would be learly of what happend to that car to...

I would be learly of what happend to that car to cause that arm to brake. Possilbe someone slid the back end into a curb or something espesaly with wheels missing only on one side. The Car Fax...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-26-2004, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By David Petersen

What is the LT1 ECM casing made out of?

I am doing an LT1 swap into my 89 Camaro. I would like to have the ECM casing Ceramic coated but need to know what the casing is made out of? I thought it was cast aluminum but need to be sure. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-14-2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,317
Posted By David Petersen

I kept my Camaro on my policy as liability only,...

I kept my Camaro on my policy as liability only, strangly enough my double car discount was $10 every six months cheaper than cancelling the coverage. I still havn't figured that one out but I...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-24-2004, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By David Petersen

I have the same set up, not running yet, if you...

I have the same set up, not running yet, if you are going to have a functioning EGR I think you are right that you will have to tap into the exhaust somewhere, I was thinking the Y pipe on the...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2004, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By David Petersen

This is just my understanding but I belive it is...

This is just my understanding but I belive it is beacse the L98 timing chain has been used for so maney more years there is more demand for them thusly they can be made in larger qunaties for more of...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-26-2004, 02:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 914
Posted By David Petersen

Very nice ride!! Good job on the engine swap...

Very nice ride!! Good job on the engine swap looks good!!
Is the roll bar custom or a kit? If a kit who makes it?
Forum: Exhaust
07-23-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,594
Posted By David Petersen

I am still waiting for my headers but I bought my...

I am still waiting for my headers but I bought my SLP headers from Summit.
Saved me about $60.00 over buying them from SLP. Almost $40 on price plus shipping was free instead of $40. Even though...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-30-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,881
Posted By David Petersen

I swapped out 305 TBI and put in a L98 TPI, I am...

I swapped out 305 TBI and put in a L98 TPI, I am now swapping in and LT1. For me the LT1 has been a tad more expensive as far as freshening it up. I didn't want to use old stuff that might go out...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-24-2004, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By David Petersen

Mbaproducts.com = Good Stuff

They mostly have LT1 & LS1 but for the swappers out there looking to enchace some dull area's of there engine, just wanted to share that there products are good quality and they really took care of...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-14-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By David Petersen

This is just my .02, maybe since my last dealing...

This is just my .02, maybe since my last dealing with them a few years ago hopfully they have gotten better. I bought a tourque arm from them and the salesman told me it would fit to a stock...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-26-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By David Petersen

Wow that is a lot. And they aren't even chrome...

Wow that is a lot. And they aren't even chrome just polished so you would have to maintain them.
I did spend about $90.00 for the covers the chroming I don't know as I did a bunch of stuff...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By David Petersen

Lt1-w/vette Acc, Valve Cover ???

Has anyone heard of or using aftermarket valve covers for the LT1 with Corvette accesoires??
I bought some aluminum ones off E-bay, had them chromed and they won't work with my Vette...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-31-2004, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By David Petersen

It was an option and not all cars had it. Not...

It was an option and not all cars had it. Not sure what years or critera are assocated with it. I heard it was part of the heavy duty cooling package upgrade. Probably used on police cars. From...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-31-2004, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By David Petersen

That is intersesting could be a possibility, as...

That is intersesting could be a possibility, as long is it doens't effect the pressure and air bleeding capability. Wonder if anyone has routed there system that way?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-31-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By David Petersen

On the passenger side, the top is the heater...

On the passenger side, the top is the heater outlet and the bottom is the heater inlet.
The tube on the drivers side of the pump the one that sticks out of the front and is kind of pointed down is...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

That would be sweet. I started to do a front...

That would be sweet. I started to do a front emblem, I even got small red white and blue LEd's, I tried to use the original emblem but I stopped just short of drilling holes. I couldn't bring...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-17-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,028
Posted By David Petersen

I read in a swapping guide that the only major...

I read in a swapping guide that the only major difference, aside from differnt mounting styles, in the F-Body and Corvette transmissions is that due to the corvette being independent rear suspension...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2004, 09:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

Hey all this has been posted in the tech...

Hey all this has been posted in the tech articles!!!! Thanx Dirk!!!

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/clearemblems.shtml
Forum: Electronics
02-05-2004, 03:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

Ok everyone cross your fingers. I broke the...

Ok everyone cross your fingers. I broke the file down and sent everyone two emails one is the text directions and the second is the number coordintated pictures.
Forum: Electronics
02-05-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

I am checking with the website admin. to see if I...

I am checking with the website admin. to see if I can get this posted as a tech article.
Forum: Electronics
02-05-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

I emailed the document to everyone some people...

I emailed the document to everyone some people twice. Did anyone get the directons???
My work security must have blocked them. I will email it from home tonight.
Forum: Electronics
02-04-2004, 01:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

Sent and sent.

Sent and sent.
Forum: Electronics
02-04-2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

Hey all I finished the directions and some...

Hey all I finished the directions and some pictures. I was just waiting for the sicker supplier where I got mine form to confirm that are willing to make IROC and firebird stickers also as mine is...
Forum: Electronics
01-30-2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,616
Posted By David Petersen

I had the rs showing light on the rear emblem but...

I had the rs showing light on the rear emblem but the picture I posted is to far away and doesn't show it very clearly. If I had used a darker color other than white it would have showed up a lot...
Forum: Electronics
01-23-2004, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By David Petersen

Sounds good do you have a pic of how yours turned...

Sounds good do you have a pic of how yours turned out?
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