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Forum: Power Adders
03-02-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,245
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: quad t. twin turbo 283 tpi

Good luck: you'll always have people suggest that you should trash your setup and go with a 350 (and when you get a 350, they'll say 383, then 400, then a big block, then aftermarket block bbc...),...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,186
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 85 Iroc broke down had to get towed

Here's hoping: not much better in the world than a simple fix to a frustrating problem
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,186
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 85 Iroc broke down had to get towed

Ok, the pump is working but not producing fuel pressure. You're measuring it at the engine? Can you measure it at/near the pump? If the pump is producing proper pressure there, there's a clog. If...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 47,698
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Can someone explain the purpose of a converter lock up switch?

Wonder why they got rid of that, seemed like a really cool thing to have on a trans. 'Course, GM also got rid of the turbocharged aluminum v8, the air-cooled flat 6, a couple different v16's, an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 47,698
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Can someone explain the purpose of a converter lock up switch?

Exactly, you can get away without a lockup circuit, you'll just have warmer trans temps on the highway and slightly lower gas mileage. An improperly set up Throttle Valve however can burn up your...
Forum: TPI
08-15-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 89 or 94 which gas to run for the best fuel milage

Does anybody by any chance know what effect changing the compression ratio has on the mileage of our beloved V8 3rd Gens? I did some math and heres how much each grade of gas costs to run per mile as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,091
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: de-stroke a 305?

Nifty! I've been looking for what rotating combo to use for my planned 263. This sounds nice and simple.
Forum: Fabrication
01-10-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 52,697
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: framing a f-body

Dang! I wanted to put a diesel in a 3rd gen. I suppose I can still do it, I just hope it isn't as boring as tossing in a 350 or 383 by then (waiting for the new GM turbodiesel, 4.5l). Well, I applaud...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-09-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 16,246
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Chris / TPI383 - CE Coatings Review

I hope something works out for you Brisk, I think it's very big of you to try to settle this for so much less than you came in with. Can't imagine the frustrations of something like this and I'd like...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-07-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,809
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: crate engine depot??

Does anybody know about them? I'm interested as well
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-07-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,327
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: tornado for 305 tbi

WOW! I didn't even know gas was magnetic!:lol: And don't forget the magnets come with a 1-year warranty!

NOTE: Warranty does not apply to permanent magnets, warranty expires one year after...
Forum: TPI
01-04-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,213
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Most Torque From A 305?

How much torque do you think that a built 305 would put out if you really tried (on a budget)?
Forum: TPI
01-03-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,213
Posted By rmmstnr

Most Torque From A 305?

As the title may suggest, I'm planning up for a build on a 305, based mainly towards max low end torque (and mileage to some extent). I'm not concerned with max HP to any degree, the only dyno time...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-22-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,327
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: tornado for 305 tbi

This thing is rediculous, air doesn't have enough mass to keep the swirling motion going for more than a couple of inches, and it certainly wouldn't matter once it got into the intake, by then the...
Forum: Power Adders
12-21-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: HELP! extremely bad MPG w/ supercharger

No, it was in their supercharger catalog. The catalog has a good sized section where they go over supercharger details and info. I suppose that doesn't at all make it true, but I didn't think they'd...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-21-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 25,073
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: My project car..finally getting started

This is great stuff, great idea to put the build on here, it's great watching something that looks so fun come to life. I wish I was at this point in building up my car; right now I'm at the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-21-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,327
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: tornado for 305 tbi

"Male enhancement creme! Rub on vigorously and notice INSTANT RESULTS!!!"

Sorry, I was just reminded of that. Unfortunately, like diet pills, supplements or other "medicinal" crud, car stuff...
Forum: Power Adders
12-21-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: HELP! extremely bad MPG w/ supercharger

Weiand says they use the bypass valve on their blowers, you sure they don't?
Forum: Power Adders
12-20-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,804
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: HELP! extremely bad MPG w/ supercharger

True, people don't seem to realize that Roots blowers utilize a valve to vent boost when not needed (idling, low RPMs), lower parasitic hp loss and increases mileage. In town, roots blowers can...
Forum: TPI
12-20-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,647
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Failed Smog – New Engine?

Try that Seafoam stuff, it works! I failed emissions once, did a complete tune-up, failed again, worse in one area in fact. Used Seafoam (2 full engine treatments, then split the rest between the gas...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-20-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,528
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Best place for a short block?

Does anybody know if Blueprint Engines does custom shortblocks? I probably missed that bit of info on their site; I couldn't find what I was looking for.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-20-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,327
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: tornado for 305 tbi

If you all go to popularmechanics.com, they have an article in which they tried many items like these that supposedly "increase mileage" or "Supercharge your car for 44.99!" (the Tornado) None of the...
Forum: TPI
12-15-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Lunati or comp cam

http://www.holley.com/data/Catalogs/Camshaft%20Section.pdf

Look at pages 52-53, 58 (above the supercharger and NOS cams), as listed on the pages. You might find what you need, Lunati does have...
Forum: Power Adders
12-13-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,957
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Don't sell your 350 car, 305 sucks!

How did you pull that? I'm curious, what's the setup on that, I just might have to try it! I'm planning a 305 build anyway
Forum: Fabrication
12-09-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,631
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 4x4 bird

Jeezum, those things look like something you'd wake up next to with a hangover, surrounded by beer cans and a welder. I suppose this is what happens when people get drunk around power tools...:D
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Forum: Power Adders
12-09-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: supercharger

The cheapest supercharger you could get new would probably be a Weiand 144, around $1860 I think. They make a kit for TBI'd trucks as mentioned, but also as mentioned, it might be difficult to adapt...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-07-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 764
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: TUNING HELP NEEDED

Also, anybody know of said tuning places in the STL area?
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-07-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,319
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Who is form Missouri here?

Florissant MO, need to visit Gateway sometime
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-07-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 952
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Troy IL/ STL Area

I'm from the STL area, woohoo and such! Florissant MO's the area, and here's my tricked out ride:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/rbzmbifn/Car%20Pics/Car1.jpg
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-06-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: ss hood

Ditto, my stock hood does the same thing near the back
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 86tpi Engine and Harness in 89tpi car !please help!

Thanks! I'm not building up the 305 for performance, just getting it ready to run reliably for a good long time, perhaps get some more torque out of it while I'm there.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Roller cam?

Checked there already, but once again a different answer. From different places I've got a definate 84, an 85, an 80-85, 82-86, 85-87 and many combinations in between. One place even mentioned it was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 652
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Bad Mileage and Smelling Gas

Fuel lines are fine, but I found a black rubber line/tube coming from near the gas tank, the line goes to a small white plastic "lid" that is partially connected to a small white plastic...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,817
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Roller cam?

Is there a table or a site where I can find out cam specs and so on based on casting #'s? I've just got an engine from a guy up the street, a 305 TPI. Not sure if it's a 86 or an 87, it's casting #'s...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-04-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: 86tpi Engine and Harness in 89tpi car !please help!

I'm in a similar boat, I'm planning to swap in a TPI'd 305 (block# 14010203, head# 14014416, #'s off intake 5052, 14081005) in place of a 89' TBI 305.

Got the "new" engine's computer, wiring...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-04-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,909
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Keeping VATS

I'm planning swapping a TBI engine for one with TPI, I could do the same and keep my keys?



Also, anybody know more about this, just for the heck of it?
Forum: Power Adders
12-02-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,818
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: I Finally Bit The Bullet

No updates? I'd sure love to hear more on this... See more as well (pictures! hint, hint). Anything new at all? Must know more!
Forum: TPI
11-11-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 127,819
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Attention ALL TPI owners...inside please...

Thanks! That was a neat article, been waiting to read it
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 872
Posted By rmmstnr

Retrotek Stage II EMS

I was leafing through Peterson's 4X4 Off-Road (Jan. 08, pg 101) and stumbled upon something interesting: fuel injection that tunes itself. Interested, I followed the name (Retrotek) and found this...
Forum: Power Adders
10-28-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,207
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Considering a blower for the 408

Would the same be true if you were using a birdcatcher scoop?

Oh, and Confuzed1, just for the heck of it, you might wanna read this: http://www.holley.com/data/Catalogs/Superchargers.pdf . It...
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: roots blower help

You could check out weiand's stuff at http://www.holley.com/division/Weiand.asp#11 , or Weiand's catalog at http://www.holley.com/data/Catalogs/Superchargers.pdf . The catalog's kinda fun to leaf...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 652
Posted By rmmstnr

Bad Mileage and Smelling Gas

Lately my car ('89 TA, 305 TBI, 700r4, all stock) has been getting poor mileage, very poor (close to 13-14mpg+- in town, never been this bad I think). When I start the car (don't know if this is...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 127,819
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Attention ALL TPI owners...inside please...

Ditto, are there any other sources for this article?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,230
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Broken sway bar end link

I had to replace my endlinks not long ago. I don't remember any noise, I just happened to be looking under the car and noticed the driver's side endlink on the rear was no longer connected to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,339
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Can't pass emissions. Please Help!

Didn't get to try your fix xlwhellraiser, but I managed to pass! After all that junk I replaced, it turned out that doing two treatments with Seafoam through the TBI got my car running squeaky clean....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,339
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Can't pass emissions. Please Help!

So far I've changed the spark plugs, changed to O2 sensor, got a new air filter, put some STP fuel injector cleaner in the tank, checked the vacuum lines, changed the oil (engine and rear end, just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,339
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: Can't pass emissions. Please Help!

Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but I'm kinda in the same pickle, except I failed CO as well as HC. Here's the results for my 89 TA:

Emissions / HC Hydrocarbons / CO Carbon Monoxide / NOx...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,397
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: boiling under hood?

Whoops, wrong temps. I meant at 225-230 or so it bubbles occasionally.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-28-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,671
Posted By rmmstnr

The Beloved Beaters

Excited about you're new junkyard score? Gotta fixer-upper ya havn't gotten all shiny and fast yet? Just wanna show us your beloved rust-bucket? Here's the place, home to all of your cars that aren't...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-26-2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,914
Posted By rmmstnr

Re: fear the monster

Thanks, I checked the site out and their suff really looks promising. I'll definately search up some feedback on them, they seem pretty top-notch, and with just what I'm looking for.
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