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Forum: TBI
03-14-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By skyhigh4by

Injector o-rings

I have holley delphi injectors PN 522-43 and I need new o-rings. Holley sells a kit but I cant wait the likely 2 weeks for the o-rings to get here when I could just go to a local store and pick them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Need Opinion - Would you put this in your engine?

Those are the new pistons they sold you?!?!?!?!
Forum: TBI
03-05-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,710
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Holley 670 & fuel pressure

Well to solve my own problem...

I put a 3/8" line from the TBI in to a jerry can and was able to lower it down so low that it wouldn't even run. So I guess I need to tear in to my return line.
Forum: TBI
03-05-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,710
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Holley 670 & fuel pressure

I tried to adjust it down but I went as far as pulling the adjuster screw right out and it wouldn't go below 15psi. I was able to turn it up to 22psi. Holley tech says it should be 11-12psi. I don't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Thinking roller

Awesome! Thank you.

Looks like that could be my best option. I like the 1.6 idea too. Would make overall lift I-.481/E-.459

Hows the math work to figure out how much rocker ratio effects...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Thinking roller

It has LSA of 109' though. Will the TBI be ok with it?

With my current 113' flat tappet cam I get 21in-hg of vacuum with engine at 160f / 800rpm idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Thinking roller

I don't have a stock cam right now though.

That ramjet cam has pretty close specs to the flat tappet thats in there right now. I have no idea what the pistons are, the engine was built by bond...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Thinking roller

Cost is not whats holding me back. The lack of cam knowledge is whats holding me back. What duration range is gonna best get me what I want? What LSA? Im assuming 114'-117' range? Compared to the cam...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Thinking roller

Ok so cost aside. In my particular combo am I leaving much on the table by not running roller? How much bigger cam can I go or do I even want bigger? Low RPM torque is the goal.

I likely will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By skyhigh4by

Thinking roller

I just got casting #s from builder of my engine and found out that I have the "880" block that is used for the ZZ4 crate so its roller. Builder says they put an in house ground flat tappet with...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-22-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,325
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: HUGE Garage Sale - All types of Parts, New and Used

I see some stuff has sold. Have you guys that bought stuff actually received it?

No offense to seller I just find this add a little suspicious considering the layout of it and the fact that you...
Forum: TBI
02-21-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,710
Posted By skyhigh4by

Holley 670 & fuel pressure

Im using a holley 502-6 with the newer style injectors that are rated 60lb/hr @12psi 85lb/hr @21psi and Im feeding it with a walbro gsl393 pump mounted under the hood.

The brass plug is still in...
Forum: TBI
02-18-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,906
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: radically wrong tbi

Not saying this is your issue just a FYI I have had a bad CTS not let my vehicle start. It was a 4cyl ford but sensor still serves the same purpose...
Forum: TBI
02-14-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: surging idle (warm)

Thanks. Im speaking with Tuned Performance to try to work on the tuning end of it.
Forum: TBI
02-13-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: surging idle (warm)

I put in a new IAC and so far it seems like that may have fixed it...

Seems to be running a little smoother and was able to set base idle. after i hooked it all back up the idle was still in the...
Forum: TBI
02-13-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: surging idle (warm)

I spoke with a holley tech and he said it's supposed to run 11-12psi. I have read that the holley unit can be turned up to around 23psi but mine is at factory setting right now. Holley tech also told...
Forum: TBI
02-13-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: surging idle (warm)

UPDATE:

this morning took it to local auto parts store to get carb cleaner to search for vacuum leaks again. drove normal on the way there but on the way back the idle wouldn't go below 1500rpm....
Forum: TBI
02-13-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: surging idle (warm)

Pretty sure TB gaskets are alright, they're new and i put a thin coat of silicone on them but I suppose I could pull it apart again. Im gonna search hard for vacuum leaks again today. I had fuel...
Forum: TBI
02-12-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By skyhigh4by

surging idle (warm)

82 truck with 87 motor, holley 670, .426/.450 113' cam, long tubes, heated o2, EGR disabled, painless harness, walbro gsl393 fuel pump, tune by tbichips.


I bought the motor second hand and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,729
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Guess My Horsepower!!! :-) Please!

I agree with getting a book or some other form of research. It is very tough to upgrade something if you dont have a good understanding of how it works in the first place. Your best bet would be to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Another vibration thread(stumped)

The casting number is 14010203

All the info I can find on it is.....80-85 305 w/2 bolt caps. I cant find anything to tell me if its 1 or 2 piece seal.

I just got under the car and spun the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Another vibration thread(stumped)

Thanks, I guess my next step will be a compression test and see where that leads me.

The reason I replaced the plug wires was because I found one had melted on an exhaust manifold a bit and I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By skyhigh4by

Another vibration thread(stumped)

Ive been chasing this for awhile now... 305 bored .40 over, forged pistons. The vibration starts very subtly at about 1800rpm and clears up at around 3100rpm. Its at its worst around 2200-2600 but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: motor vibration

I still have the same problem. I havnt driven the car at all since I first posted but I adjusted the timing and that got rid of some of it but its still there at 2100-2600 then clears up. I dont know...
Forum: Carburetors
04-01-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 901
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: TC lockup

Just get some "T" connections and tie it in to the hose from the EGR TVS to the EGR valve?

Ive barely driven the car at all so I dont know much about the way it drives but with the Trans switch...
Forum: Carburetors
04-01-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 901
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: TC lockup

Sorry no I dont have a kit. Im talking about the stock line thats there. Its called the trans converter switch.https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=196350&stc=1&d=1270174904
Forum: Carburetors
04-01-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 901
Posted By skyhigh4by

TC lockup

Ive asked this before but havnt had much luck with it. Anyways my question is what can I tie the TC vacuum line into to make the converter work properly? Right now the hose is just sitting there...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: motor vibration

So how can I tell if Ive got an issue there? I will try rotating the TC and check the motor mounts and see if the helps.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: motor vibration

I used the flywheel from the car because the truck had a manual and I used the balancer from the truck. The balancer that was in the truck was much bigger than the one originally in the car. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: motor vibration

The motor is just a replacement from an old pickup truck. It was fine in the truck, I have no idea if it was ever balanced but I know its not common practice for any backyard engine builder I know.
Forum: Carburetors
03-15-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: TCC control

no emissions decal under the hood
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By skyhigh4by

TCC control

I just switched motors in my car and re did a bunch of the vacuum system but I never got to actually finish it myself due to moving so someone else finished it for me. When I picked it up I noticed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: motor vibration

There wasnt anything noticable when I put the new motor in....Any particular area to check?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By skyhigh4by

motor vibration

I just swapped a rebuilt 305 into my car behind a 700R4. I am having an issue with vibration @ 2K+ RPM. It happens while driving or when revving the motor in park or neutral but it is much less...
Forum: Carburetors
12-08-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Q-jet tuning

Well Im going to try to find a hanger as close to "B" as I can but I will use then "N" if I dont find anything better. Im having trouble finding any info on the "DR" rods so maybe you could tell me...
Forum: Carburetors
12-07-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Q-jet tuning

Fat meaning not letting enough fuel past????
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,775
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: True Dual Exhaust!?!?!?!?

Nevermind them... theyre old grumps :lmao:
Forum: Carburetors
12-03-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By skyhigh4by

Q-jet tuning

My engine is an 85 305 .40" over, forged flat tops, ported 416 heads, stock cam, stock intake, stock exhaust. Im wondering what may be my best rod and hanger combo. Currently I have a "N" and a "R"...
Forum: Carburetors
12-02-2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,610
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Vacuum routing

Thanks I did check out autozone. Unfortunatly the diagram that they show is the same one that I already have. Too many of the Vac lines have been modified/re-routed on my car before I bought it so it...
Forum: Carburetors
12-01-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,610
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Vacuum routing

you mention deleting the entire vacuum canister...what about everything else what hooked up to it? Just plug them off? Would everything work alright?
Forum: Carburetors
12-01-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,610
Posted By skyhigh4by

Vacuum routing

I just rebuilt an engine to put into my car and I had to disconnect vacuum lines to do the swap over. Im not really that familiar with vacuum systems so I may need a little help. My car is a 85...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-29-2009, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By skyhigh4by

CHEAP headers

Im looking for some cheap headers, something that would bolt t stock Y prefered but will consider anything. I have Vortec heads or holly DP carb that I would like to trade...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-29-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,718
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Whos from B.C. here?

Vancouver Island..... Nanaimo, Powell River, and soon to Victoria.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-28-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: Trade heads for headers

Still need to get rid of heads and carb. Make me some offers....
Open to trades...
Im just finishing up rebuilding the motor in my T/A to sell it. Its pretty much stock so anything that might boost...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-25-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By skyhigh4by

identifying older TCS converter

I just pulled the original motor/trans (700R4) from my 85 and I found a TCS torque converter in there. There are 2 stickers on the converter. One says "balanced by TCS" and the other say "TCS 1991"....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By skyhigh4by

original camshafts

Im in the process of switching the blown 305 from my 85 with another 305 from a truck. The original car motor casting number is #14010201 and the one from the truck is #14010203. The car has original...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By skyhigh4by

Re: 305 heads

My plan is to just get the car running and sell it. I have both sets of heads so I would like to sell the better ones with the car...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-21-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By skyhigh4by

Trade heads for headers

Im looking for a set of headers and a y pipe. I would be willing to trade a set of 062 vortec heads OR a holley 700DP carb. I will be in Tri-cities WA for a couple of weeks visiting family so there...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By skyhigh4by

305 heads

Im doing a quick motor swap in my car because the original is toast. I have another running 305 from a truck that Im dropping in. The truck motor has casting number 376450 heads and the bad motor has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,445
Posted By skyhigh4by

.30 over/stock pistons

Someone recently told me that stock pistons can be used in a 350 that has been bored .30 over as long as over sized rings are used. I dont quite know what to think of this. I always thought that over...
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