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Forum: TPI
10-09-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,586
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: crank case venting

Even a performance car need a PCV/breather system. If your sucking oil out of your valve covers you either need a better baffle in them or your rings are not sealing well. You can't seal the motor...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: torque converter problem?

Could be the worn bushings in the throttle body/carbon buildup keeping the blades open slightly. I doubt this is a trans problem... If your pushing up against the stall speed of the converter it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: gear / transmission question???

Sounds like B&M's stage "2" kit. Basically hard tire chirping shifts... Not really great for performance breaking traction like that... Just my opinion.... No probably many peoples opinion that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: Will My 3rd Gen Gears Fit Into My 4th Gen Rear?

If you never changed the axles and just did the gears I would drop a good bet on it you have 26 spline axles. Stock some late 90's had them, 91&92 always have the 28 spline axles. Since the gears...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: what kind of trans do i have?

Not really, there's the 3 speed auto in the iron duke 4 cyls (T125 I think?), the 2004R auto in the 3.8L turbocharged GTA's....


But yes, it's the 700R4...ummm... but actually since I'm being...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: 84 camaro w/2.8 v6

Most of the time (If not all the time) the v6 8th VIN S has a 3.42 open diff. It's the same/just as good if not better then rears in 305 carbed cars which it much milder (numerically lower) usually...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: Rear End Leaking

It's not an easy job. Basically you need to remove the driveshaft, Impact the nut off the pinion, pull the yoke off, change the seal, put the yoke back on, and the final part.... the hard part, it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: TCI 700r4

My TCI streetfighter lasted 1 year before smoking the 3-4pack.

I rebuilt my original trans (I kept it) with eagle frictions (9 in the 3-4 pack) and a seal/bushing kit. New 13 vane pump....
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-13-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,973
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: 700R4 Pump question-How do I tell if thats whats wrong?

"JoelOl75" is this 13 vane setup in a 700R4 pump?[/QUOTE]


Yes, I know from what I've heard the 10 vane is more than adaquate, but this was awhile ago when I rebuilt it.

Still shifts great.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,214
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: What is your cruise RPM in Overdrive?

The 2004R was installed in third gens.... The rare 3.8 Supercharged GTA's
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: Speedo sending unit

Sound alot cheaper since most junkyards have the electric speedo sensor.... Probably anything out of an older 3rd gen/RWD pickup from the same era will work.. I know the 4th gens and later trucks...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,973
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: 700R4 Pump question-How do I tell if thats whats wrong?

If you feel like pulling the trans you can get the pump out rather quickly and check for a stuck pressure release valve or broken vanes.....

Did you hook a pressure guage up to the service porst...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: switch to a borg warner rear end??

I though the 9-bolt had 3.47 or some othe 'odd' ratio..
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,023
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: What all is involved in changing my gear ratio?

Yep, it's that simple, just note that the 2 series carrier need a 'special' thicker ring gear if you are not changing the center section. Richmond sells these... they usually run a little more...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By JoelOl75

Re: spline question

What crisw said, sure the spline count is the same, but the bellhousing is completly different as well as the 3-4 clutch pack and other internal probs....

700r4 rebild pics:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By JoelOl75

For my 383 I just rigged up an idler to replace...

For my 383 I just rigged up an idler to replace the air, made sure it was aligned, and tied up some twine tight with an assistant holding he self adjuster with a 1/2" breaker bar... Take the twine...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2005, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,616
Posted By JoelOl75

Wow, this post got pulled up from 2002! Yep,...

Wow, this post got pulled up from 2002!

Yep, you need to pull the tranny and torque converter to get at it. You need to remove the pump to drill the drainback passage.

All my 700R4 pics can be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2004, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By JoelOl75

Yep, it works pretty good, put the cup under the...

Yep, it works pretty good, put the cup under the seal so it doesn't get cut sliding it down (It stretches itself as you slide it down... Once you at the right spot put the cup on the outside and use...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2004, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By JoelOl75

700R4 Reference Pictures

If anybody needs to link to any 700R4 images to better describe a problem or ... you know, I have quite a collection of pictures of just about every part at many different angles and pics of tricks...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-03-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,167
Posted By JoelOl75

Sure a good rebuild will last. But strength is...

Sure a good rebuild will last. But strength is as simple as the size/stregth of the parts...

You could eyeball and slap together a 9" rear and build a 7.5" with the finest parts. Run 500hp on...
Forum: TPI
09-12-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By JoelOl75

Another difference I though of is where the...

Another difference I though of is where the distributer hooks up. The 86 has the coil-in-cap setup and the later has the divorced coil.. The plug is different but is simple to adapt.
Forum: TPI
09-12-2003, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By JoelOl75

Pressure is good, and I tried 2 different...

Pressure is good, and I tried 2 different modules. I'm going to rewire the 4 wires to the computer, maybe it's an intermittent open when the harness heats up.
Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 02:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By JoelOl75

I didn't think edelbrock made 220's just 170 and...

I didn't think edelbrock made 220's just 170 and 200.... but anywhoo if the valves are 2.02/1.60 they won't work with a 305 peiod. And if they are the smaller valve set, the intake 220cc is waaaayy...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 01:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By JoelOl75

You will need to bypass the VATS relay under the...

You will need to bypass the VATS relay under the drivers side up in the dash, and use a VATS disabled prom to use the complete harness. Otherwise it's very similar. Best bet is to find the pin-outs...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 01:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By JoelOl75

You can add in a secondary spring from a Q-jet or...

You can add in a secondary spring from a Q-jet or other carb and hook it to the bracket on the plenum.
Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 01:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By JoelOl75

Sorry for the butcher job, I cant get the text to...

Sorry for the butcher job, I cant get the text to format correct.
Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By JoelOl75

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Forum: TPI
09-07-2003, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By JoelOl75

I'm completely confuzed.. Need pro help bigtime (LONG)

Ok, let me start out by saying i've done just about anything imaginable to thirdgens (I still have the two and bought a new 2004 grand prix GT2)

It's the new car payment and lack of time...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-07-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By JoelOl75

At that power level any good dual-friction...

At that power level any good dual-friction (McLeod,Centerforce) should be adaquate. I've been running the McLeod clutch on a centerforce steel flywheel for 2 years with my setup, laying down some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2003, 01:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 478
Posted By JoelOl75

Yep, run through the valves again, sounds like...

Yep, run through the valves again, sounds like one is overtightened.

Can be one of the other probs though...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By JoelOl75

Isn't he taking automatic :)

Isn't he taking automatic :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2003, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,065
Posted By JoelOl75

Thunderracing is the place.. Best deal I found...

Thunderracing is the place.. Best deal I found when I did my swap. McLeod makes a 35lbs steel wheel.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2003, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By JoelOl75

There's a rod hooked to the shift linkage that...

There's a rod hooked to the shift linkage that runs toward the back of the case (Yellow, but it's removed in the pic). On the end is a mushroom shaped cam that when engaging park, pushes this lever...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By JoelOl75

Leaking accumulator checkball capsule is a...

Leaking accumulator checkball capsule is a possibility, or a cut seal...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By JoelOl75

Since it's not stock, I can be a 2 series carrier...

Since it's not stock, I can be a 2 series carrier with the 'special' thick 3 series gearset.... But more than likely its a 3 series.

DESTRUCTION!!! (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6pbxx/)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By JoelOl75

I did mine by filling the resivoir with fluid and...

I did mine by filling the resivoir with fluid and crawling under the car. With the line straight up (no loops) and the fitting on the top (so all the bubbles and rise up to the master) I just pushed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,367
Posted By JoelOl75

Could it possibly be the throwout bearing?

Could it possibly be the throwout bearing?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2003, 07:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,941
Posted By JoelOl75

They also used an expensive dual mass flywheel...

They also used an expensive dual mass flywheel that can be converted to a 'regular' flywheel, but the tranny makes alot of noise in neutral w/ the clutch out.

Check this site out, alot of good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By JoelOl75

Are you trying to install 3rd gen 28 spline axles...

Are you trying to install 3rd gen 28 spline axles into a 4th gen rear? This will make the axles a little shorter than before...

I had no problems with the stock 28 spline axles in an 89 rear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By JoelOl75

I thought the 82 used no VSS input....But if you...

I thought the 82 used no VSS input....But if you grab a later dash (85 TPI to later dashes that used a cable.... I think to 91 camaro, but not Firebird) that still used the cable driven speedo that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 461
Posted By JoelOl75

It's definatly VATS. Check over the wires more...

It's definatly VATS. Check over the wires more carefully.... Maybe the ECM... But VATS controls the starter enable relay (under dash, drivers side) and also if the FI's fire.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,486
Posted By JoelOl75

You say your going with the Vortec heads, that...

You say your going with the Vortec heads, that limits your options as stock SBC stuff (Acell DFI) is not going to bolt right up to it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 981
Posted By JoelOl75

I too wish for better info on the SGI-5 (TTT) a...

I too wish for better info on the SGI-5 (TTT) a good place to hack into for the constant power would be the cigarette lighter. But I've been driving around with a dead speedo with the damn thing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2003, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,472
Posted By JoelOl75

The loc-tite won't work. Centerpunch the stud...

The loc-tite won't work. Centerpunch the stud and drill it about 1/8", then step up to 3/16" or so and use a screw extractor (Ezy-Out) to back it out (Hopefully)

Make sure to center punch it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-16-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 783
Posted By JoelOl75

A little tip on the VSS connector is to use a...

A little tip on the VSS connector is to use a coolant temp sender plug of a thirgen (v6 or v8) or any other GM 80's model. It's the same plug (Easily swiped from the j-yard :) )
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-07-2003, 03:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By JoelOl75

They arn't that great on the strip either.

They arn't that great on the strip either.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2002, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By JoelOl75

94-97 is the stronger and has a .50 4th gear ...

94-97 is the stronger and has a .50 4th gear

93 is rated at 50 lbs/ft less and is less friendly with steep (numerically high) rear gears, but actually has better ratios for auto xing.
Not sure...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2002, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By JoelOl75

(1) The 94-97 OEM is just as up-to-the-task as...

(1) The 94-97 OEM is just as up-to-the-task as the aftermarket.

(2)McLeod Dual friction or Centerforce Dual Friction. The later is a cool $150 more for no real gain.

(3)The centerforce is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2002, 02:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,847
Posted By JoelOl75

[QUOTE]Originally posted by slow305 [QUOTE] ...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by slow305
[QUOTE]

Not all cars are set up for understeer, the Porche 911 and Acura NSX are 2 loose cars from the factory.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2002, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By JoelOl75

There's a small 'staple' gizmo facing the front...

There's a small 'staple' gizmo facing the front on the knob. Slide it out with a flat screwdriver and the knob comes right off.
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