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Forum: TPI
07-08-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,938
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Re: How to Change a Thermostat on TPI ???

That's how it was looking when I checked it out too, but I wanted to get a second opinion before ripping it apart. Thanks bud.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

How to Get to Thermostat on TPI ???

The intake plenium is directly above the thermostat housing, what is the trick to getting the housing off to change the thermostat, or what needs to come off in order to do so? Thanks
91 Corvette...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,938
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

How to Change a Thermostat on TPI ???

The intake plenium is directly above the thermostat housing, what is the trick to getting the housing off to change the thermostat, or what needs to come off in order to do so? Thanks
91 Corvette...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2004, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

thanks for the help. The rough idle turned out to...

thanks for the help. The rough idle turned out to be a spark plug wire that had come out of it's loom and got burnt on the header, I replaced it. The oil pressure guage still bounces around alot when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

LO3 oil pressure fluctuates and idles rough

my oil pressure gets very high and bounces alot when the car idles. I believe this is causing it to idle rough. It doesn't happen all the time and I did a full tune up not too long ago. I just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 585
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Someone should really move this to the TBI forum...

Someone should really move this to the TBI forum for you. There's alot of guys there who have done what you're doing, and I almost did it also. I sold the car instead. But I have had both a 92 RS and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

If you don't want to drop the oil pan and risk...

If you don't want to drop the oil pan and risk getting leaks around the sides, I suppose you could do what was already said and grind off the inside lip of the seal, but I approahed mine differently...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

the underside looks spotless, there's no seepage....

the underside looks spotless, there's no seepage. It also doesn't smoke at all. I don't know if it's used oil between intervals before, this is the first time I worked on his truck. But yes,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

well I did a cold oil change against my better...

well I did a cold oil change against my better judgement (time factor) on my father's truck, and only half the reccomended amount came out including filter. The oil that was in there was 10w-30 wally...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2004, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Difference btwn. Hot and Cold oil change?

Just let me know how much less oil you think would come out of an engine that hasn't been run all day on a 50* day, as compared to one that had been properly warmed up first.
I'd like to know how...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

damn good idea, and even if there's an...

damn good idea, and even if there's an obstruction, the fuel flowing through it might clear it out. I had similar thoughts with an air compressor- I turn down the pressure on the air tank to a low...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 11:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

-4* after tdc. I normally like to run +8* advance...

-4* after tdc. I normally like to run +8* advance but I've gotten better emissions with it at -4*.
I prefer to get the car running right before adding any "in tank help". Like I said before, this...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Shifty I know my cam certainly doesn't help from...

Shifty I know my cam certainly doesn't help from an emissions standpoint, but it really bothers me that two weeks ago I was almost passed and then something in my fuel system took a dump. I would...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

well, most of my bolt-ons should not negatively...

well, most of my bolt-ons should not negatively affect emissions, in fact, I got better readings with the JET stage II chip than the stock one, even with the 160* thermo and fan temp sensor. When I...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

the part of the TBI that is between the regulator...

the part of the TBI that is between the regulator and the return line "looks" to me like it's contained in the meter cover, which I replaced with another one for comparison purposes. That didn't...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

what about using an in-line regulator, like those...

what about using an in-line regulator, like those made by Holley for a carbed application? The setup would look like this:

stock fuel pump->inline fuel pressure regulator->inline fuel gauge->TBI...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

if you're going to fab. something, why don't you...

if you're going to fab. something, why don't you remove the weatherstripping on the back of the hood, modify your stock air cleaner lid and play around with some pieces of foam-rubber and rivets to...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Yeah, I heard the TBI pump is real weak, and 175k...

Yeah, I heard the TBI pump is real weak, and 175k on it doesnt help any. I'm pretty sure the diaphram is not vacuum operated, because there's the return line port behind it. I am about to get the...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Shifty, I know you're trying to help given only...

Shifty, I know you're trying to help given only the information I provide you with about my setup, and I appriciate your help. I'm not sure you are picturing my guage in the same place I have it. It...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

I sprayed some carb cleaner down the return line,...

I sprayed some carb cleaner down the return line, and blew 45psi through it, do you think I should use more pressure than that?
I took the regulator off and made sure it's spotless, and I also...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Paul, I was able to blow through the return line...

Paul, I was able to blow through the return line with my mouth, so it allows pressure to get back into the tank, but it did have a bit of resistance, do you know how to make sure it's completly clear?
Forum: TBI
03-15-2004, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,137
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Why won't my fuel pressure go down?

I posted about this over the weekend, but I think it was too wordy and unclear, so I'm just going to keep it simple.

Does anyone know why the fuel pressure on a TBI won't drop below 15 psi? It...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

I installed that gauge 3 years ago, and I...

I installed that gauge 3 years ago, and I installed it before I started playing with the FP, just to see if it was giving a good reading. With the stock regulator, the gauge read 11psi, and that...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Yes, I put a stock one on, as well as a whole top...

Yes, I put a stock one on, as well as a whole top cover from a "known to be within spec" unit. I have used the JET regulator for years I know how it works, it definetly goes lower than the standard...
Forum: TBI
03-12-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Cant lower fuel pressure even with an AFPR...HELP...

92 LO3. I have been running my FP at about 14psi for a while now, but today I needed to lower it for emissions and even if I have the spring platform all the way down, it only lowers the pressure...
Forum: TBI
03-03-2004, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 604
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Nice so far, I'd like to ad a couple things that...

Nice so far, I'd like to ad a couple things that I didn't know when I first got the car

The exhaust manifolds are very restrictive, but on these particular cars the Y-pipe is even more so. It's...
Forum: TBI
03-02-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 467
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

I doubt that rear is a 7.5", and since the van is...

I doubt that rear is a 7.5", and since the van is probably a 1500 the axles are going to be longer I think. Even if it was a 7.5" posi you can't use your camaro axles, you have 28 spline, and that...
Forum: Exhaust
03-02-2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,688
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

? I never knew there was a tailpipe hanger on...

?
I never knew there was a tailpipe hanger on the passenger side. I thought the hanger on the intermediate pipe supported that side, while the driver side tailpipe hanger supported that side of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2004, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 687
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

I don't have one, but I do have some thoughts on...

I don't have one, but I do have some thoughts on it
The 327 is legendary. But a manual trans would be helpful to work that motor to potential. Besides, I think it'd be a great touch of nostalgia....
Forum: Exhaust
02-26-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,882
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

I'm a criminal justice major so it's natural for...

I'm a criminal justice major so it's natural for me to look for loopholes, so lets think about this scenario- the cat. converter is clogged/broken, and not functioning, so you replace it with a pipe....
Forum: TBI
02-25-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,233
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

175,000 on the LO3 RS, and planning to pass NJ...

175,000 on the LO3 RS, and planning to pass NJ inspection next week, haven't tried it since the LT1 cam.

227,000 on the LO5 c1500 pickup. Inspection good for another 22 months. When my father had...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2004, 06:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,882
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Cops "can" give you a ticket, impound your car,...

Cops "can" give you a ticket, impound your car, take your license, etc. But they're not mechanics, and they didn't get a badge and a gun to be crawling under cars because some kid is questioning...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

there's a difference between a loud exhaust and a...

there's a difference between a loud exhaust and a "tampered with" exhaust, and cops are keen on that. Even neighbors will complain about a cut off "*******" exhaust sooner than they will about a...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2004, 08:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,882
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

farfire, here in Jersey, the DMV doesn't have...

farfire, here in Jersey, the DMV doesn't have authority to impose any legal action, so if they notice it while you're going through inspection they'll just try to spook you. My situation was a little...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

hey I had some more thoughts after reading your...

hey I had some more thoughts after reading your post. Most people have ground clearence issues with the type of configuration you described. Here's another option that I did for about $70-$80 when I...
Forum: Exhaust
02-24-2004, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

your stock y-pipe isnt a y-pipe, it's a "T-pipe"....

your stock y-pipe isnt a y-pipe, it's a "T-pipe". And it's killing everything from your power to the way it sounds. But you haven't mentioned anything about power or if you want your car to go...
Forum: Exhaust
02-23-2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,565
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

hey just as a follow up, I bought and installed...

hey just as a follow up, I bought and installed the dynomax super turbo 2.5" cat-back(17739). Let me tell you, with headers and a high flow cat, the dynomax sounds like an animal compared to the same...
Forum: Exhaust
02-23-2004, 11:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,882
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

"I bought it that way"

"I bought it that way"
Forum: Car Audio
01-26-2004, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,685
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

nope, the whole vehicle was untouched for 200k...

nope, the whole vehicle was untouched for 200k miles until I got ahold of it as a work truck. I don't think it's had mice in it chewing anything up though, it's very clean inside and out.
Forum: Car Audio
01-25-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,685
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Re-wiring them starting from the radio? I'm...

Re-wiring them starting from the radio? I'm assuming the interference is down there where both speaker wires run near one another because the same sound is coming from both of them. Am I on the right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Storms: "I used to get better gas mileage on the...

Storms: "I used to get better gas mileage on the 87 octane."

That's probably because you weren't "trying to feel a power difference" when you used the 87 octane. Those numbers on the pumps to...
Forum: Car Audio
01-25-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,685
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Radio buzz with engine speed

My radio buzzes pretty bad, it doesn't matter if I'm using the tape player or the radio, and it doesn't matter even if I turn the volume all the way down. It's an 89 chevy pickup with two front...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Tight is ALWAYS a good thing. You're doing it...

Tight is ALWAYS a good thing.
You're doing it right, but be sure to use some kind of lubricant- since the wires are silicone, a silicone spray works well, be sure to lube the metal and the wire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Cool, I figured it was something decent.

Cool, I figured it was something decent.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,714
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

mine moved without any problem, same car as...

mine moved without any problem, same car as yours, a/c still blows cold. Maybe if mine is r134a and yours is freon, that might explain the hard routing difference? I had a bitch with those two...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2003, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

wires are done, definetly can't beat the clean...

wires are done, definetly can't beat the clean look after cutting them yourself. Thanks for the quick answers.
Forum: Exhaust
12-15-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

from what I understand about the super turbo...

from what I understand about the super turbo system, it will be great for your RS, but your 5.7 might need a better muffler, like the ultra flow. My buddy's got an 89 rs with chip and air cleaner, he...
Forum: Exhaust
12-15-2003, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,356
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

if your smallest restriction is 2.5" I would say...

if your smallest restriction is 2.5" I would say there is no potential gain for you to run any pipe rearward of that which is bigger. BUT unless you're using an expensive 2.5" muffler, you will find...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2003, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

cool thanks. Five7, I got the summit ones too, I...

cool thanks. Five7, I got the summit ones too, I wonder who makes them....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,403
Posted By 92RSFivePointSlow

Since your engine is fresh you don't need to drag...

Since your engine is fresh you don't need to drag it with heavy weight oils, you'd be best off using a good 5w-30 synthetic, even though 5w syn. is overkill for most of the lower 49 states. If you...
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