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Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
06-02-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,535
Posted By leek157

Re: Thirdgenfest 2010 Picture Thread

i had a fiero there last year, it wasnt allowed near the fbodys tho lol
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
06-02-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,535
Posted By leek157

Re: Thirdgenfest 2010 Picture Thread

I wish I could of made it this year it looked awesome, but due to money issues and problems with my car I wasnt able to make it out
Forum: TPI
01-22-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,270
Posted By leek157

906 or 060 heads with tpis big mouth

I know a stock tpi base wont work with vortec heads but will the tpis big mouth work on a set of 906 vortec heads?
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
01-05-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 16,516
Posted By leek157

Re: Third Gen Fest '10'

I'm definitely coming this year, hopefully I can actually drive my thirdgen
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By leek157

Re: Pan Leak?

Its not the china wall, I was leaking there earlier when I installed my big mouth but i fixed that and its dry as a bone, rear main is still good the converter and all around there is dry, at first I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By leek157

Pan Leak?

Ive got this oil leak, its not much but its enough to drive me crazy, my starter bolts are dripping oil, the trans cooler lines are covered and the flywheel cover is covered, its not coming from the...
Forum: TPI
07-07-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By leek157

58mm tb or 52mm

In a few days Im going to start re-doing my intake with 24 svo injectors, as&m runners, cnc'd plenum and big mouth base (which is allready on the car), other mods are xfi268 cam hooker 2055's and...
Forum: Electronics
06-30-2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By leek157

Re: Ignition cylinder going bad

well i swapped steering columns and not my door buzzer stays on when the door is open and the key isn't in the ignition and the internal mechanism for the wiper switch is completely toast so, im...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

park lock cable

I am having trouble removing the park lock cable out of the plastic housing on the steering column, Do I just pull it out or is there some sort of clip
Forum: Interior
06-27-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By leek157

steering column trouble

I am in the process of swapping out columns and I cannot remove that cable on the top left side of the column I think it is the park neutral saftey switch, do I just pry it out or is there a clip
Forum: Electronics
06-23-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By leek157

Ignition cylinder going bad

Its been getting harder and harder to turn my key to start I have to move and jiggle the key for about 30 seconds before it will allow me to turn the key to start, I have no problem going to any of...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By leek157

code 34

My car started running very poorly then gave a code 34 i unplugged the maf and cleaned the connectors and cleared the code and it still runs very very rough until it warms up i drove it around for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-16-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 23,186
Posted By leek157

Re: Post your kills/losses here

Got a new kill, A very new CL63 AMG, From a roll too 3 races
Forum: TPI
06-08-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By leek157

What would I have to do

Ive got a tpis Cnc'd plenum from an 89 sitting around and would like to use it and Ive noticed that there are some differences from the plenum off my 87, what would I have to do use this on my l98, I...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,152
Posted By leek157

Re: fastest bolt on 305 car

my friends 90 formula ran a 14.1 pretty much stock
Forum: Electronics
05-24-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By leek157

Re: Tachometer way off afer rebuild

it fixed itself, once i set the timing it fixed itself
Forum: Electronics
05-23-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By leek157

Tachometer way off afer rebuild

So i got my car back toghether and my tach is reading almost 7k at idle and when i turn the car off it rests back to about 65k, Please help me, Has anyone esle had this problem, O yea its an 87 l98...
Forum: TPI
05-22-2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 379
Posted By leek157

89 tb and plenum on 87 runners

ive got a tpis ported plenum sitting around for an 89 and i was gona use it on my 87 but i noticed the iac passages are different could i get away with usuing an 89 tb on it, would the iac an tps...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

Re: how f'ed am i

Im gonna try a magnet thru the dipstick hole and see if I can fish it out
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

Re: how f'ed am i

Even if the toque converter and flexplate are there i would be able to remove the pan by lifting it a few inches
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

Re: how f'ed am i

cool ill give that a try
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

Re: how f'ed am i

I loosend up the oil pan and shook it around and you can hear it rattling around one of the corners in the deeper part of the pan, i cant get it out because i cant remove the oil pan unless theres...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

Re: how f'ed am i

i ran a magnet along the pan but didnt hear anything maybe cuz of the oil but im really hoping its down there and not anywhere else
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By leek157

how f'ed am i

when i was removing my dist clamp the nut for the top of the stud fell down the dist hole, i heard it hit few things, im really hoping its in the valley or found its way to the bottom of the oil pan,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By leek157

Re: Balancer Problem

thanks, i did look at my old balancer and it defanatly sat further down than this one is and i also looked at my dads vette and that also sits closer about 1/4 inch give or take mine is about 1/2...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By leek157

Balancer Problem

Hi, I am having one hell of a time getting my balancer in all the way, I had to replace my balancer once before but ive got a different one now from the cam swap, it doesnt seem like its going in far...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By leek157

Re: Mystery Exhaust valve part

Cool, Thanks for the help
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By leek157

Mystery Exhaust valve part

What are those plastic cup things that go over the valve stem and under the spring called?, I only see them on the exhaust valves and I lost one in the process of redoing my heads, so I was wondering...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By leek157

Re: Roller rocker question

I went back out and looked at them I figured it out, ya they are self aligning full roller thanks for the help and the quick reply.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By leek157

Roller rocker question

I know this is probably a dumb question that I will probably end up answering my self but I'll ask it anyway to be sure. When I'm installing my roller rockers do I just put them on the stud or do I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-20-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By leek157

Re: Fan Switch Pigtail 305/350 tpi

awesome 9 bucks thanks man
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-20-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,287
Posted By leek157

Re: parting out 1988 gta--5.7tpi car

I'll give ya 5 bucks for the fan switch pigtail connector and as much wire you can get off it, if its in good shape and not all melted
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-20-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By leek157

Fan Switch Pigtail 305/350 tpi

I need the connector and as much of the wire as possible for the fan switch, its the one on the passenger side cylinder head under the exhaust, mine melted into one and became brittle and broke, the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By leek157

Re: Pushrod Length?

Never mind, I answered my own question.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By leek157

Pushrod Length?

I am currently re-assembling my motor and from the changes that I have made I am not sure if the pushrod's length needs to be change, here's the specs, xfi 268 cam, stock heads, .015 in. head gaskets...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By leek157

Re: couple questions on cam swap

o yeah the cam retainer was there, maybe the cover was tapped too hard or something
Forum: TPI
04-08-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

Re: should i stick with l98 heads?

ya im also in a money time situation, i figured while i have the heads off i could get them machined and performing better than what they are right now for cheaper than new heads, it just seems like...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

Re: should i stick with l98 heads?

what about these...
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By leek157

Re: Cutout?

that looks very similar to what i was thinking of doing just with a flange on one end to bolt to the rest of the exhaust and the hanger by the cat
Forum: Exhaust
04-07-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By leek157

Re: Cutout?

I was going to leave it on there but I did not feel like cutting it off the old y pipe and fitting it onto the new one, so instead of just putting a pipe there I thought I would make it a bit more...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

Re: should i stick with l98 heads?

I was looking at some of the heads summit had for under $1000, has anyone heard anything bad about the summit heads?
Forum: Exhaust
04-06-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By leek157

Cutout?

Hi, so ive got hooker 2055's and a flowmaster catback and where the cat should be im going to put a cutout there, any tips or tricks to doing this, the hooker y pipe has a 3 inch outer diameter so a...
Forum: TPI
04-06-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

Re: should i stick with l98 heads?

ya ive got a complete exhaust, the cam, ect, but what would a ballpark price range be for getting decent flow out of them
Forum: TPI
04-06-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By leek157

should i stick with l98 heads?

Im debating on either taking my l98 heads to a machine shop or going with one of the cheaper aluminum aftermarket heads, Im trying to figure out which one would be more cost effective and have better...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By leek157

Re: couple questions on cam swap

I think i figured out why the can was rubbing on the cover, there was no gasket between the cover and block just rtv sealant.
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By leek157

Re: Why do I have one different injector?

well, while its apart i guess ill replace them all and get em all balanced
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By leek157

Re: Why do I have one different injector?

i figured that but why not use the same kind
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By leek157

Why do I have one different injector?

When I pulled my fuel rail I discovered that the number 2 injector had a short chimney and the rest were long.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By leek157

Re: couple questions on cam swap

k, i havent pulled the chain and sprockets off yet, the motor was rebuilt and there wasnt a gasket on the cover just rtv sealant, i wouldnt doubt it that the retaining plate isnt there because the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 684
Posted By leek157

Re: couple questions on cam swap

since this is an 87 roller block how come there isnt a button on the cover
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