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Forum: TBI
05-03-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,049
Posted By Dewey316

Re: IAC follower

You need to do a couple of things. #1, know where the IAC is at idle and make sure that it is correct, then adjust the base throttle blade opening.

Second, zeroing out the IAC Follower can...
Forum: TBI
04-11-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By Dewey316

Re: EST wire and timing

Some basic recommendations.

Set base static idle without the IAC control since you did a new IAC. Also, since you did a new rotor and cap, check base timing.

Also, as stupid as it sounds,...
Forum: TBI
04-08-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Vacuum holding throttle open at idle?

Iac count is a good thing to watch, I always try to adjust my throttle with the IAC parked, so that the engine naturally tries to idle at about 400-500 rpm, just running, but below even the lowest...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Vacuum holding throttle open at idle?

The easiest thing to do, is with the car off so the IAC is parked, unplug it. Then start the car up, and see where your idle is at.
Forum: TBI
04-07-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Vacuum holding throttle open at idle?

Worn bushings can do stuff, the vacuum can't hold it open, remember that half of the vacuum is acting on the side of the butterfly that would try to close it , it balances itself out.

It also may...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Lifter guides....

Can you circle the area on your picture that you are specifically worried about?

If you are talking about the different levels of chamfering, that is very normal, in the early 60's casting was not...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Lifter guides....

Its hard to tell from your picture what wear you are talking about. Honestly, it all looks normal to me. I have a 327 block in my garage, I can go look at the lifter bores and take a picture for...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Lifter guides....

What lifters, heads and rocker combo are you running?
Forum: TBI
05-17-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

What are you 60' times? I looked at an old time slip, not my fastest by far, but for perspective. my 1/4 times on this run were 14.502@94.6mph, on that run, with a 2.246 my 1/8th mile time was...
Forum: TBI
05-10-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

opening up at the head a fraction is good, it will keep turbulance in the flow near the port walls, this will keep the fuel in suspension. Just dont have the head opening smaller than the gasket and...
Forum: TBI
05-08-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Starter goes with no key in ignition

I would not go that route, sounds like you wired something up wrong and have a circuit energized by the battery that should not be.

Also, Don't run power load through switches, it's bad juju,...
Forum: TBI
04-10-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

Head gasket will be dependent on piston/block. If you deck the block at all to zero the pistons, then you need a thicker gasket to get your quench right. After you get it built, find out what your...
Forum: TBI
04-09-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

i'm running 416 heads (from the early 305 HO motors, basically the same port and chamber design as the LB9 heads). I ported them in myself, but left the 1.84 valves in. I am then running a weiand...
Forum: TBI
04-09-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

That cam should pull closer to 6k for your shift point. My 206/216 cam makes peak HP right at 5300, so I shift a bit past that. As long as all is healthy (valve springs, large enough intake, etc. ...
Forum: TBI
04-09-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,811
Posted By Dewey316

Re: LO3 rebuild (HP estimates?)

I would stick with the 114 LSA on the cam (i'm guessing duration at .050 is about 212/218 or so?????), you could tune in a cam that size on a 110, if you wanted to. That is not a huge cam, so even...
Forum: TBI
04-05-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 27,654
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 1/4 mile quick TBI

Yeah, it is a really common 3rdgen thing. ;) I know there is more in mine, but I really built my car to be a track day and auto-x weapon, not a drag car. I have very very stiff, very low...
Forum: TBI
04-04-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 27,654
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 1/4 mile quick TBI

Hey Fast! I still have the car, its still running TBI for the moment (although I started getting pinion bearing noise, so it has been sitting until I pull the rear axle and press new bearings on),...
Forum: TBI
04-02-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 27,654
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 1/4 mile quick TBI

Been forever since I posted on TGO.

I ran a 13.1 @ 107 with the help of some spray, and a 14.0 @ 96. I have never getting better than 2.1 60' time with my car.

Of course a search for my user...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-24-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,939
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Update on car

Tammy,

Is that a March power-steering bracket? I was looking at that, or the summit branded branded correct-align bracket. How is the fitment on it, without the attachment to the cyl. head?
Forum: Fabrication
02-14-2009, 03:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 3 link whatd'ya think

I like the choice to offset the upper link. That should help it stay nice and even on exits when you apply the power in the lower gears.

I would keep an eye on the welds around the axle bracket...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
09-21-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By Dewey316

Re: ?????? Strange ??????

I have no idea where you get your news. You better re-read that headline.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
09-21-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Possible engine swaps?

Way to not answer Doug...

What kind of budget are you on? There is no question, hands down the LS series motors are better. The big question is going to be if you can get it done on your budget....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 929
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Adjustable suspension components?

No they don't. The bushing is what binds. The only way to do away with binding, is to use a rod-end on one side, so that you have restriction free movement in rotation. Any rubber/ploy style...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 929
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Adjustable suspension components?

You can also set the thrust angle. When you get your car aligned, in stock form, they just center the toe, to match what the rear thrust angle is. If you have adjustable LCA's, you can zero the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-01-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,906
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Anyone see the new watts link?

Dean, I get this, it does the same with a chassis mounted mumford, or anything else mounted that way.

BUT, even a diff mounted watts, you **can** get later movement. if you make the two arms...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,906
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Anyone see the new watts link?

Remeber, they are talking race cars, what sort of spring rates do they run? How much rear travel do they have etc. The reverse watts link, works FINE, if you have limited suspension travel. The...
Forum: Fabrication
08-25-2008, 07:21 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 80,005
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Ever think about making IROC hood louvers functional?

It looks like it is a stamp type press he made, the lower wooded block seems to have a 45* cut in in, so stop the bending at the desired angle. I would assume the top peice has the negative at the...
Forum: TBI
08-24-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,751
Posted By Dewey316

Re: L31 vs. L98 camshafts..... indecisions.

with a crappy factory tune, and TPI limiting the upper RPM's. Your point?

I've seen enough 305's with a good tune, and HSR's, or a good carb intake put more than 220hp to the wheels with that...
Forum: TBI
08-16-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,179
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 89 RS Restore/Mod

I think you are missing my point. If your goal is a 300hp daily driver, that is clean and looks stock. You don't need a $850 crankshaft, nor the machine work involved. A freshed up stock bottome...
Forum: TBI
08-16-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,179
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 89 RS Restore/Mod

I'm sorry to put this so bluntly, but you have got to be kidding me. I think you first off, need to sit down, plan a power/speed goal, then figure out how to get there.

You list also doesn't make...
Forum: TBI
08-16-2008, 04:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 25,937
Posted By Dewey316

Re: TBI supercharger

I sure wouldn't want two turbo's to fight. :idiot:

All joking aside. it depends on what you want. Some people want the linier powerband of superchargers, some want the higher effeciancy of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,450
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Ground control weight jacks

Then you realise that once you get it set, you never end up touching it. ;) I haven't even looked at mine in a couple of years.

As for the spring rates, it will depend on what rear rates you are...
Forum: Brakes
08-11-2008, 01:25 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 45,542
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Another factory caliper swap idea to consider

Well, finaly got a chance to drive the car with the new brakes on. It stops. fast. I probably need to start looking into a slightly larger MC, as I have a pretty soft pedal now, that takes a bit of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,662
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Strange noise - Spoon Torque Arm?

It is the design of the arm, it is going to make noise like that, IMHO it is a poor execution of a descent design. It is a pretty easy fix, if you put a little though into it, and think about what...
Forum: TBI
08-09-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,492
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Walbro 255 with stock TBI?

Yeah, I am thinking I might just give it a try, and use both the inlet and outlet as supply lines. I'm really thinking about tossing at least one of my eatons, on this 305, just to see how much more...
Forum: TBI
08-09-2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,492
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Walbro 255 with stock TBI?

Here is a really random idea I just had. The Aeromotive regulators have multiple feed ports. Could you block off the factory pressure regulator area, and then use that port as another fuel inlet? ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By Dewey316

Re: rear lca bushings

boxed control arms, and high durometer bushings are not good, it will bind. You need to allow the LCA to twist in some form, either with a rod-end, or the LCA itself, or the bushings. The stockers...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2008, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,434
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Crossfire Tech - Both TBs share single IAC mod - HOW-TO with photos

Fab work looks great.

I think the only thing I would do differently, is try to equilize the the length between the two of them, so that you maximize your chances of not having a strange surge...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2008, 06:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,751
Posted By Dewey316

Re: L31 vs. L98 camshafts..... indecisions.

I'm saying your not going to lose torque at all. I have 250ft/lbs of torque at 1500 RPM. Even a stock converter will flash to that when you go from a stop.

I like the specs on the L98 better...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2008, 04:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,751
Posted By Dewey316

Re: L31 vs. L98 camshafts..... indecisions.

My cam is pretty similar to the L98 (206/216, on a narrower LSA) I have plentry of torque, None of these cams are big by any means, remeber from the factory, the G92 LB9's got the L98 camshaft, and...
Forum: Brakes
07-27-2008, 02:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,463
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 12" wilwood front brakes

I agree, Ed is good. He was very willing to work with me, on making a kit that I am the first to have on. He is busy, so sometimes shipping can be a little slow, but he will make things right by...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-23-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,038
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Broken UMI Torque Arm

Come on Dean. We all know stuff breaks. Breaking at a weld, is not a good thing, but most of us playing this game long enough have had stuff break. I had a Spohn LCA break on me, I even know why...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-23-2008, 02:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Another Watts Linkage thread...

I am rather unimpressed actualy. Watts links are really nice setups, but the execution on this one doesn't do it for me. There is both a sprung and unpsrung weight penalty with that design, and I...
Forum: TBI
07-08-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,550
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Fastest Bone Stock LG4 or L03 F Body

I went 15.3 with a cat-back, and 3.42 rear gears. When I added the headers, I went 15.1. And went faster from there with engine mods.
So I dunno if that counts, but I did go 15.1 without touching...
Forum: TBI
07-07-2008, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By Dewey316

Re: BIG PROBLEM .... Engine Temperature Sensor?

There are 3 temp sensors.

The one for the Gauge, is on the drivers side head, towards the front. The one the computer uses to make the car run, is on the top/front of the engine by the...
Forum: TBI
07-06-2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 1.6 roller rocker mix up

you will probably be ok, just keep an eye on the breather filter, and make sure it doesn't get soaked real quick with oil. I don't think it will be that big of a deal, especialy if you have tall...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,450
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Ground control weight jacks

No the fronts are different. YOu want to use the G-C stuff in the front, it sits in the k-member pocket correctly, and you can get to the adjuster on it. It needs to sit on top of the spring in...
Forum: TBI
07-06-2008, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Dewey316

Re: 1.6 roller rocker mix up

If it is hitting, you are going to need to get rid of the baffle, or get a tall-valve cover. The OTHER thing you better check, is if you got rockers that are self-aligning. If you got...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,450
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Ground control weight jacks

http://www.pitstopusa.com/detail.aspx?ID=23985

That is what you are looking for. You will want to get somewhere between a 9"-11" rear spring, depending on the rate and how low you want to go, etc.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,450
Posted By Dewey316

Re: Ground control weight jacks

Yup, they are awsome. You aren't going to be adjusting them all the time, remeber, adjusting them changes your alignment. BUT, if you have access to scales, you can corner-weight the car, and get...
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