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Forum: Engine Swap
09-23-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,083
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Pontiac 400 in 1987 Formula.

Wow, this thread has been around a while.

Just as an FYI, this is my Pontiac 400 Powered 89 Formula, Magnum T56 and S60 with 4.10's. Since the above pics I posted, the car now has the Magnum T56...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-23-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Drag week 2022

I'm Steve, and I have the White 89 Formula and we clicked off an 11.97 @ 115. First 11 second pass for the car.

Quick run down, Pontiac 400, Magnum T56, Strange S60, and 411 ecm running the show....
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,083
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Pontiac 400 in 1987 Formula.

CK nice clean under hood pic. Hopefully mine will be similar after this much needed down time. For a while it was all about function. But again, full marks on yours.

I like the idea of the RARE...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,083
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Pontiac 400 in 1987 Formula.

I am currently using the stock manifolds off the 78 Trans Am the engine came from. I know the stock logs suck for exhaust...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-05-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,266
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Drag Week 2019

Boy you aren't kidding Matt. It's not for the financially responsible. Glad I got a chance to catch up with you this year. Sucks that we broke on the first day, but I'll say this, it was almost an...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,083
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Pontiac 400 in 1987 Formula.

I realize this is an old thread, but since I was mentioned back at the top, I will throw my 2 cents in.

I have the 1989 White Formula with a Fuel Injected 1978 Poncho 400 W72 and LS1 type T56...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-09-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,025
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: 2018 Drag week

My co-driver and I are on the way down. White 89 Formula. Much flogging to get done but we'll at least make it through tech.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-08-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: NC/SC Charlotte Area Borg Warner 9 Bolt

I'm working tomorrow but I would be available after 3 on sunday or any time monday.

I honestly don't know which. There was some build up in the pumpkin that I cleaned out, but never put it back in...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,921
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Drag Week 2017

It should have queued up right before my run but if not it's right at 2:37:00

Yeah, TTOP I was parked right next to Matt that day at gateway, and he was trying to find a way to get his water pump...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,921
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Drag Week 2017

skinny and IROCzman, I appreciate it. It was an absolute amazing trip. Everyone was easy to talk to, always willing to help, and wow. At the risk of sounding sappy, it really was the best group of...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,921
Posted By Chvywolf

Re: Drag Week 2017

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-stagin_20lanes_ec9b328b236b550be96d974439c4211d01689e01.jpg

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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By Chvywolf

Stock Fuel Guage with 411 PCM and Plastic tank idea

I haven't started my swap yet so I don't know if this would work but here is an idea.

The 99 Escalades use the output of C1 (Blue) Pin 9 using PWM from the ECM to run the same fuel gauge as the...
Forum: South East Region
01-28-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,390
Posted By Chvywolf

Concord checking in

Concord checking in
Forum: Convertibles
01-28-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,564
Posted By Chvywolf

Grrrrr, I hate seeing people like that in my...

Grrrrr, I hate seeing people like that in my area. To many in my oppinion.

Hope you get it fixed with as little hassle as possible. Good luck.
Forum: TPI
10-17-2001, 01:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,706
Posted By Chvywolf

I've gotta get in on this. Granted i don't...

I've gotta get in on this.

Granted i don't have TPI or even EFI however, I do have ported stock heads, 93 LT1 cam and an Autometer tach. I've compared 2 stock tachs to my Autometer and BOTH were...
Forum: Carburetors
08-31-2001, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By Chvywolf

I'm pretty sure that the 305's have 58 and 64 cc...

I'm pretty sure that the 305's have 58 and 64 cc heads. I will look this up but i do know that the cc's of a head DO have a lot to do with the compression ratio. I have a set of 85 HO head on my car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2001, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By Chvywolf

I'm pretty sure that the 305's have 58 and 64 cc...

I'm pretty sure that the 305's have 58 and 64 cc heads. I will look this up but i do know that the cc's of a head DO have a lot to do with the compression ratio. I have a set of 85 HO head on my car...
Forum: Carburetors
08-31-2001, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By Chvywolf

Do you have a differant Stall converter? I know...

Do you have a differant Stall converter? I know at 1500 for mine, the tires are spinning

As far as power below 2500, i can't tell you without knowing the vacume and A/F ratio. Sorry
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2001, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By Chvywolf

That pump cam may be too small. Try using the...

That pump cam may be too small. Try using the orange or yellow (i think it's yellow) The lob is a bit more agressive
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2001, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By Chvywolf

If possible, hook up a vacume guage and an...

If possible, hook up a vacume guage and an Air/Fuel ratio guage to it and see what it's doing. I'll bet 5$ that it's going lean when you punch it. Do you know what color spring you have for the Vac...
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2001, 08:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By Chvywolf

Sounds like your Accelorator pump isn't giving...

Sounds like your Accelorator pump isn't giving you enough gas when you stomp it. The lean backfire you stated before is the flag for that. Try getting a different pump cam.

[This message has been...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-05-2001, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By Chvywolf

I've done a 4thgen rear swap with no problems. I...

I've done a 4thgen rear swap with no problems. I put a set of 96 salad shooter rims on because the 98 axle is 1 1/2 - 2 inches wider than the 3rdgen axle. Plus had to get front adaptors from skulte...
Forum: Power Adders
07-05-2001, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By Chvywolf

I went from a 10.6 to a 10.2 in the 1/8 going...

I went from a 10.6 to a 10.2 in the 1/8 going from 2.73 open diff to 3.73 posi with a mostly stock L03 89 maro. Problem is i blew up my rear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2001, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,969
Posted By Chvywolf

It will get that hot if it's running 180 out....

It will get that hot if it's running 180 out. I've done this to my car twice (two seperate occasions) and the headers got hot enough to light a cigarett off of. (i did it both times) Check your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2001, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By Chvywolf

SSC, I asume you mean with a machanicle fuel pump...

SSC, I asume you mean with a machanicle fuel pump on the Carb right? What i mean is with an electric fuel pumb with return line, it should run at least a little cooler. Reason i'm asking is because i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2001, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By Chvywolf

Have you checked to see if your running lean. I...

Have you checked to see if your running lean. I know that some backfires threw the intake are caused by that. Happend to mine. Just my .02 cents. Laters

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"Oh yeah, well i'm...
Forum: Power Adders
04-25-2001, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 554
Posted By Chvywolf

Burn, The B&M Megashifter for the third...

Burn,

The B&M Megashifter for the third gen's is not like a manual shifter. It is desined to not allow you to go into revers or any other gears on accident. When put into Overdrive, the shifter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2001, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By Chvywolf

I swapped my L03 TBI over to carb with the RPM...

I swapped my L03 TBI over to carb with the RPM intake. All mods are in the sig. To be honest though, that 750 seems a bit much for that little engine. With the setup i have now, i had to put smaller...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2001, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By Chvywolf

JC, i'm having the same problem you are with my...

JC, i'm having the same problem you are with my 89 305. I can't even turn the A/C on or it will overheat on me. Haven't gotten a bigger fan yet but thats next before anything else i do. So yes, your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2001, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,345
Posted By Chvywolf

82Camaro, I have run my engine at 180 out....

82Camaro,

I have run my engine at 180 out. If the timing is right (or wrong as the case is) it will run. I know this because the headers got so hot they were glowing red and you could see it. I...
Forum: Electronics
04-01-2001, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By Chvywolf

I hade the same problem when i first got my car,...

I hade the same problem when i first got my car, look inside the part mounted to the dash and see if the prongs are pushed realy close to the edges. Of they are, your lighter is grounding out the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2001, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Chvywolf

Mines following the group also with the stock...

Mines following the group also with the stock 115mph. Oh well guess it's time for the 145... oh crap, i can't do that, my top would fly off, WOAH there it goes. HEhehe

"Oh yeah. well i'm taller"
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2001, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Chvywolf

I second that motion Ede. "Oh yeah, well...

I second that motion Ede.


"Oh yeah, well i'm taller"

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89 RS Conv 305 700R4
85HO heads
Edelbrock intake
Holley 600
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2001, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By Chvywolf

They can be cut for the 1.94 intake valves but...

They can be cut for the 1.94 intake valves but the chamber has to be unshrouded for it. I would use 305 heads on a 350 mainly because if they are stock, even mildy ported they don't breath above 4500...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2001, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Chvywolf

Mine did. Yours should have been if it's an OD...

Mine did. Yours should have been if it's an OD trans. But if your computer is disconected, it will not work unless you ground out pin F i think.

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89 RS Conv 305 700R4
85HO...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2001, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 339
Posted By Chvywolf

I don't know about the V8 insurance thing but i...

I don't know about the V8 insurance thing but i do know when i was 17 in NJ liability insurance was about 1,200$ every 6 months. That was with an 86 Camaro V6 and didn't change one cent when i got an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2001, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,835
Posted By Chvywolf

I've done a lot of research on 305's because that...

I've done a lot of research on 305's because that is what I have. The biggest problem with the heads is what 355 Iroc said. they don't flow very well. In fact, if you look at a dyno sheet for a stock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2001, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 462
Posted By Chvywolf

I would check the choke. Choke, sounds like it's...

I would check the choke. Choke, sounds like it's not openning to me. Just trying to think of the simple stuff.

"Oh yeah, well i'm taller"



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89 RS Conv 305 700R4
85HO...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2001, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 859
Posted By Chvywolf

I have desktop dyno. And for all the numbers i've...

I have desktop dyno. And for all the numbers i've crunched it seems to be pretty good. The only thing it can't account for is drive train loss. Whenever i get the numbers for an engine for my car i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2001, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By Chvywolf

You didn't say what year your car is, but i have...

You didn't say what year your car is, but i have an 89 L03 that was TBI and i converted it over to Carb with the computer removed and i never had a problem with VATS, aside from the key being dirty...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2001, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Chvywolf

Oh God, another Navy Tron. (Sorry, but i am still...

Oh God, another Navy Tron. (Sorry, but i am still one of them)

I don't know it this will help at all, but i had a problem with my old Camaro (86 2.8) and it turned out to be the cat was blocked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2001, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 414
Posted By Chvywolf

I had an 89 GMC Jimmy 4wd, and everything but the...

I had an 89 GMC Jimmy 4wd, and everything but the engine went bad in it. Course i was in Spain when most of it broke so it drove me crazy when the truck broke the drive shaft to axle seal and i had...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2001, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Chvywolf

I'm no expert by far but i did have close to the...

I'm no expert by far but i did have close to the same problem when i switched from TBI to Carb and the TV cable wasnt racheting. What i did was pull the cable lightly till it stopped and hooked it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2001, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Chvywolf

I GOT IT! The dipstick, it already goes to the...

I GOT IT! The dipstick, it already goes to the oil pan, just drain the oil out that way. Sorry, only thing i could think of.

"Oh yeah, well i'm taller"



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89 RS Conv 305...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2001, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By Chvywolf

The only way to get my timing is looking in...

The only way to get my timing is looking in between the water pump and engine block also. It's an 89 TBI (used to be anyway). Just my .02

"Nothing is illegal till you get cought"
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2001, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Chvywolf

I realize it's not tech also, but hey, I would...

I realize it's not tech also, but hey, I would like to know too. Also, is their any plan to make a board for questions like this? Just wondering.

"Now we are talking hyperspace.." Me in a blown...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2001, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By Chvywolf

"You can use the 305/350's standard "pistons" if...

"You can use the 305/350's standard "pistons" if you use the 400's shorter 5.56 rods"


Sorry Stephen, But i think you meant rods. Not trying to slam, just avoiding some confusion.

Also, i was...
Forum: Electronics
03-11-2001, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Posted By Chvywolf

I think it's mostly what you want to do....

I think it's mostly what you want to do. Personaly I threw out my TBI and put on a Holley and switched from the computer distibuter to an HEI dist from an 86 TA and an Accel coil with cap, rotor and...
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