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Forum: Carburetors
03-11-2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,630
Posted By x5finger

I also heard things about the cable geometry and...

I also heard things about the cable geometry and whatnot. However, when I was installing my parts I took some
measurements: from the bracket to the end of the cable on both the TPI and the carb...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2003, 02:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By x5finger

Check the website again. Right below the 86 vs...

Check the website again. Right below the 86 vs 87 manifold pickture. Whole paragraph on the fuel pump.

...

However, some of that info is innacurate! :doh: I removed the ECM on that car,...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2003, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By x5finger

The TPI is a restriction in a stock car, but it's...

The TPI is a restriction in a stock car, but it's not as though the restricted TPI was stuck on a 500 hp small block, and thus reduced to 240-odd horsepower (on a 350, even less restrictive on our...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-11-2002, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
Posted By x5finger

I bought the TCI kit. I haven't yet installed it...

I bought the TCI kit. I haven't yet installed it but based on the instructions it looks easy to do.

-5finger
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2002, 05:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,239
Posted By x5finger

I hope "have read the tech article" means you are...

I hope "have read the tech article" means you are reffering to 5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html
:)

Be that as it may, here are answers with quotes from the page:

"Do they sell a bracket...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2002, 03:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,519
Posted By x5finger

Thanks for the replys so far! MdFormula350: ...

Thanks for the replys so far!

MdFormula350: At least a fist full of small metal shavings. The magnet was coated and there were still silver swirls in the pan fluid as well as what I poured out...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2002, 03:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,519
Posted By x5finger

700r4 has lost all gears

Recently, my 700-r4 has decided not to put power to the ground. Here's what happened:

My car had been running a bit rough lately. It wouldn't even idle smoothly, but the exhaust sounded fine. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2002, 02:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By x5finger

I don't know the parts compatibility between...

I don't know the parts compatibility between tranny parts on a v6 and a v8, try a little research on this board.

However, the 'flywheels' do not interchange between manuals and autos. A manual...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2002, 02:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By x5finger

5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html Should...

5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html

Should you decide to get a 3 port regulator, the fuel pump should run on its own w/o any rewiring. The fuel pump is also wired up to an oil pressure sensor. ...
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2002, 03:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 733
Posted By x5finger

I think I read one of the mentioned air filter...

I think I read one of the mentioned air filter comparisons. As I recall, a 14 x 3 filter flowed more air than the flowbench was capable of measuring. They had to duct tape off half of each element...
Forum: Carburetors
07-04-2002, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Posted By x5finger

There are many reasons, one of which being that...

There are many reasons, one of which being that this is just a regulator and can be used for many applications. Some people may have tight clearances or the routing may be easier using one of the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-16-2002, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By x5finger

770 Street Avenger : $379.95 750 Vac Sec,...

770 Street Avenger : $379.95

750 Vac Sec, Elec Choke: $249.95

What 750 Lacks:

Clear Sight Plugs: $5.95
Quick Change Springs: $6.50
Spring Assortment : $7.75
Secondary Metering...
Forum: Body
05-09-2002, 11:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,097
Posted By x5finger

I've always thought it'd be cool to have a second...

I've always thought it'd be cool to have a second gen Firebird steering wheel. Those are great wheels! Anyone have 3rdgen pics?
Forum: Body
05-09-2002, 01:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,040
Posted By x5finger

"by a local chassis shop that builds full tube...

"by a local chassis shop that builds full tube race cars"

Not that I know sh*t about welding, but the weld on the bar that'd be behind the drivers left shoulder looks kinda sloppy... Car Craft...
Forum: Carburetors
04-30-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By x5finger

*COUGH* get the vortecs *COUGH*

*COUGH* get the vortecs *COUGH*
Forum: Carburetors
04-28-2002, 02:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,736
Posted By x5finger

My tunnel ram choice would be Weiand (what's...

My tunnel ram choice would be Weiand (what's included in the 'Summit Combo'), but the Edelbrock Street Tunnel ram seems to also be a good choice.

As Jester said, not all Tunnel rams are the same. ...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2002, 03:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,610
Posted By x5finger

I have a Sony Xplod deck (cassette) and it's no...

I have a Sony Xplod deck (cassette) and it's no good. I do like some of the features on it, and I did buy it because of the red backlighting. To have a nice red backlighting on all my guages and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2002, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By x5finger

I have both of the first two books. They have...

I have both of the first two books. They have some solid info in them, but nothing terribly advanced. Its good reading and interesting, but not necessarily worth the price. Also not always really...
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2002, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By x5finger

82camaro is correct. Some people have roasted a...

82camaro is correct. Some people have roasted a tranny after removing the lockup capability, but some people run without it and are just fine. As I said, my car never had any problems commuting...
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2002, 02:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By x5finger

770 Street Avenger : $379.95 750 Vac Sec,...

770 Street Avenger : $379.95

750 Vac Sec, Elec Choke: $249.95

What 750 Lacks:

Clear Sight Plugs: $5.95
Quick Change Springs: $6.50
Spring Assortment : $7.75
Secondary Metering Block:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-24-2002, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 796
Posted By x5finger

Notice he conveniently left out flow-bench...

Notice he conveniently left out flow-bench numbers because he knows damn well that Vortecs outflow those World heads. They are about equal on the exhaust (maybe the 305's have 2-4 cfm more flow),...
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2002, 02:41 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,318
Posted By x5finger

Cliff's Notes for the Cliff's Notes: A...

Cliff's Notes for the Cliff's Notes:

A posters comments:
http://www.thewavplace.com/cartoon/babycry3.wav

The reply:
http://www.thewavplace.com/cartoon/babycry2.wav

Repeat ad infinitum
Forum: Exhaust
04-14-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,318
Posted By x5finger

> You say that your car has great cornering...

> You say that your car has great cornering ability due to "fat
> swaybars, wide tires (you consider a 245/50/16 wide?) and stiff
> springs" well ,if you are using stock stuff I beg to differ. My...
Forum: Exhaust
04-14-2002, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By x5finger

I'd normally recommend that you use the search...

I'd normally recommend that you use the search button conveniently located in the upper right of any page on this board. However, in this case it's even easier. As opposed to going right for the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-09-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By x5finger

You can get a set of hedman full lengths for 100...

You can get a set of hedman full lengths for 100 $, but I hear there are fit problems with manual trannies. Stands to reason that hooker could have the same problems.
Forum: Carburetors
04-04-2002, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By x5finger

Everyone else who doesn't know the answer, feel...

Everyone else who doesn't know the answer, feel free to say so!

Here's what you're looking for:

TCI Universal Lock-up Kit
Installation of this kit makes retrofits into non-ECM TH-700R4 or...
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2002, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By x5finger

There are ways you can do this. Some company...

There are ways you can do this. Some company sells a block that goes between your metering block and the main carb body. There are two screws on top that you twist to change the jet size. I...
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2002, 03:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By x5finger

327.76$

327.76$
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2002, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Posted By x5finger

Totally stock 350 tpi engine, except for a Holley...

Totally stock 350 tpi engine, except for a Holley 750.
12-15 mpg. ahhhh!

I need to do -just a wee bit- of tuning. :P
Forum: Carburetors
03-31-2002, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By x5finger

Stock TBI: go to gm or the bone yard Holley:...

Stock TBI: go to gm or the bone yard

Holley: Use search button
Forum: Carburetors
03-26-2002, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By x5finger

FYI, if you happen to have a digital multimeter...

FYI, if you happen to have a digital multimeter you can just
disconnect the stock o2 sensor and read the voltage off of it.

http://www.bob2000.com/carb.htm
Forum: Carburetors
03-19-2002, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By x5finger

FYI: I can't remember the details, but the the...

FYI: I can't remember the details, but the the type of Holley also makes a difference. There are the dual feed 'cathedral' bowls (center hung), and the single feed square bowls (side hung). If you...
Forum: Carburetors
03-19-2002, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By x5finger

This is your carb: :) :p This is your...

This is your carb: :) :p

This is your carb on accelleration: :eek: :mad:


Hardcore hillbillie offroaders switch to fuel injection because the rough terrain can cause too many problems.
...
Forum: Carburetors
03-16-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By x5finger

Jan 2002 hot rod did a big intake/carb test. ...

Jan 2002 hot rod did a big intake/carb test. Dual quads, tri power, even 6 strombergs.

On a 350 with a single Holley HP-Series 830 cfm carb, it made 492 hp, 436 lb-ft.

The Summit combo with 2...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2002, 02:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,318
Posted By x5finger

"If you have any questions or comments or want...

"If you have any questions or comments or want more info or pictures"

Do you have pictures of this exhaust system installed? Please post them here.
Forum: Carburetors
03-11-2002, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Posted By x5finger

ooooh!

88IROC350TPI: Those look like the stock subframe to engine flex lines. What AN fitting/size did you use? Or did you just jb weld a fitting in?

For a really slick setup, check out edelbrocks...
Forum: Carburetors
03-10-2002, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Posted By x5finger

AFPR = Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator As...

AFPR = Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator

As I said in the article, I did have problems.
Any time I take the pressure to around 4.5 psi, I start hearing a muffled thunk-thunk-thunk noise. My...
Forum: Carburetors
03-03-2002, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By x5finger

"all i have done to it is flowmaster exhaust" ...

"all i have done to it is flowmaster exhaust"
Maybe its just me, but if I were swapping to some high flow heads, I wouldn't stick with a stock LG4 manifold. And that 170 vortec manifold is only 50...
Forum: Carburetors
03-02-2002, 03:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By x5finger

World Products S/R Torquer 305 .400 = I 198 E...

World Products S/R Torquer 305
.400 = I 198 E 156
.500 = I 213 E 166

Summit Racing: $622, no guide plates & not machined for


Vortec
.400 = I 227 E 151
.500 = I 239 E 160
Forum: Carburetors
02-20-2002, 02:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 870
Posted By x5finger

World Products S/R Torquer 305 .400 = I 198 E...

World Products S/R Torquer 305
.400 = I 198 E 156
.500 = I 213 E 166

Vortec
.400 = I 227 E 151
.500 = I 239 E 160
Forum: Carburetors
02-10-2002, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,632
Posted By x5finger

Flow (at .400 lift, NOT peak flow) Edelbrock...

Flow (at .400 lift, NOT peak flow)

Edelbrock Performer RPM
Intake: 218
Exhaust: 157

Vortec
Intake: 227
Exhaust: 151
Forum: Carburetors
11-25-2001, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By x5finger

305sbc- Did you notice CobraKiller mentioned he...

305sbc- Did you notice CobraKiller mentioned he had a 350?
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2001, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By x5finger

http://5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html ...

http://5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html

If you're running 13.8's w/o nitrous, then a 750 should be a good carb for you.

Unless you want to put a hole in your hood, you probably don't want...
Forum: Exhaust
11-13-2001, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By x5finger

EndoSTEEL- How are the glasspacks mounted? Are...

EndoSTEEL-
How are the glasspacks mounted? Are there brackets welded to the floorpans?

And how much do the glasspacks effect you're ground clearance? Are you scraping on them left and right, or...
Forum: Carburetors
11-11-2001, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By x5finger

5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html

5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html
Forum: Carburetors
10-31-2001, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By x5finger

go to ...

go to
http://5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif
Forum: Carburetors
09-25-2001, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By x5finger

Nah, the place to go is: 5finger.8m.com ...

Nah, the place to go is:

5finger.8m.com

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif

feel free to make any comments/suggestions based on your experience!
Forum: Exhaust
08-13-2001, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By x5finger

If you wanted to, you could take out the stock...

If you wanted to, you could take out the stock muffler and replace it with a correct length glasspack. If you want it to sound good, and not cheap/crappy, you'll want to get Dynomax/Thrush...
Forum: Carburetors
08-05-2001, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By x5finger

goto www.bob2000.com. (http://www.bob2000.com.) ...

goto www.bob2000.com. (http://www.bob2000.com.) There is a link near the bottom.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/1999/12/holley/index2.shtml is also good.
Forum: Carburetors
08-05-2001, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By x5finger

Just swap the sensors from the tpi engine/heads...

Just swap the sensors from the tpi engine/heads to the three fifty. Neither of the manifold coolant sensors hook up to the guages, the guage sender is somewhere on the engine. Ditto for the...
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