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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-23-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 585
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Re: 82-92 Firebird Hood FS $50

How close to Oklahoma are you? I live in central Oklahoma and need one bad.
Forum: TPI
01-20-2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Thanks! I 'll keep an eye for that 112 then, seen...

Thanks! I 'll keep an eye for that 112 then, seen many with that I would like to try.
Forum: TPI
01-18-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Perry93TransAm

What kind of exhaust closing point seems to work...

What kind of exhaust closing point seems to work best? 9 ATDC with an intake opening 6 BTDC? I seen a cam with 230 .050 simular to this , the overlap is in the 30 degree range.

How much is too...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,199
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I am running this cam in my 97 T/As LT1, 383 as...

I am running this cam in my 97 T/As LT1, 383 as well.

In the full weight car (3000 stall, 3.73 rear gears) It runs mid 11s (11.70 to 11.50s best so far) with the stick in D and a 1.78 60 foot...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2006, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Best Hyd (non Roller) cam for TPI?

Hello all. I am an LT1 guy and know all the ins and outs to match with the short runners of an LT1 with a cam, but I am a little rusty with the TPIs and their long runners.

My cousin has an 86...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-22-2005, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,581
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Very nice , good work. Hows it run?

Very nice , good work.

Hows it run?
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,849
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Interesting. I wonder the airfilter was puting...

Interesting. I wonder the airfilter was puting turbulance through the MAF?
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,269
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I think you have a couple of problems, one being...

I think you have a couple of problems, one being the opti, possibly only the rotor.

I would check grounds for the ecm and have the ign module checked.

The opti , in my experience, will give a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,514
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I swapped a 94 LT1 into a 91 S-10 and ran a 93...

I swapped a 94 LT1 into a 91 S-10 and ran a 93 700 R4 behind it with a manual lock-up for a while (the 4L60E plug just hung there). The motor hummed like a sewing machine. We later bought a 4L60E...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Most definately get a harness for a 4L60, the...

Most definately get a harness for a 4L60, the 94,95 computer can be flashed for either a 6 speed or auto so you can use the same ecm.

If you don't you'll have to get a standalone or do alot of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,849
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Knock could cause it to accel down low poor as...

Knock could cause it to accel down low poor as well.

Also my car at 800 rpm and a map of 40 has the spark advance at 25.5
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2005, 02:39 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,514
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I'm looking through my tunercat tables and where...

I'm looking through my tunercat tables and where does the sparkadvance and fueling depend on the speed of the car? I see only MAP and RPM.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-21-2005, 11:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,192
Posted By Perry93TransAm

LE and AI are getting close to 290 out of stock...

LE and AI are getting close to 290 out of stock LT1 castings, move up to LT4s and they get over 300 CFM with them.

Of course the aftermarket heads easily get over 300 cfm when ported.

My 97...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-02-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By Perry93TransAm

AFR Rev kit

I have an AFR rev kit for sale that is designed for Hydraulic SBC lifters. 150$ OBO. Used for less than 5000 miles.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2004, 04:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,784
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Get you a couple of old valves to drop in to...

Get you a couple of old valves to drop in to protect your valvejob while your working the chamber. The work I would mainly do is unshrouding and polishing. You can simulate a "0" deck with a thinner...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2004, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Ok, thanks, I'll take a look.

Ok, thanks, I'll take a look.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2004, 01:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,535
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I built my 383 shortblock for less than 2500 $ ,...

I built my 383 shortblock for less than 2500 $ , the eagle kit was 1100$ and the machining and other various parts were another 1300$. If you throw my heads into the mix they were 1700$. So I built...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Perry93TransAm

What do you think it could be hitting on? Starter?

What do you think it could be hitting on? Starter?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,784
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I think youre doing a good job, along with the...

I think youre doing a good job, along with the chamber work and clean-up I would contour the valveguide bosses a little more, make them as narrow as you can without biting into the guide much.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,535
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I built a 383 and put in my 97 T/A. The 383...

I built a 383 and put in my 97 T/A.

The 383 Block machining is very minimal, Most machine shops have a pattern they use (one size fits all).

A 383 will need some heads to perform, at least...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Weird noise

The motor is a high mileage freshly rebuilt 350 out of a 90 1/2 ton pick-up.

We installed it after replacing the rings ,bearings, oil pump, cam and lifters, and having hte heads freshened. We...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 560
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I will verify the 081s are some good heads, I put...

I will verify the 081s are some good heads, I put a ported set converted to 1.94/1.50s on a 9:1 comp 350 with a stock cam and it flys! it doesnt act like its hurting for air (ok ,more cam). I did a...
Forum: TPI
07-03-2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,093
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Every board I have been on treats the third gen...

Every board I have been on treats the third gen like a red headed step child, I own both third and 4th gens and I can say when I drive my 4th gen to a cruse spot and park with everyone else I get...
Forum: TPI
07-03-2003, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By Perry93TransAm

The actual motor swap cost me the core price...

The actual motor swap cost me the core price machineshop bill and rebuild kit which total was a hair over 600$, not the nickel and dime part is where it gets you, this sensor is bad that sensor etc,...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2003, 02:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,093
Posted By Perry93TransAm

My ported heads and aftermarket cam'd LT1 runs...

My ported heads and aftermarket cam'd LT1 runs low 12s all day long. The cam I settled on that really works and would probably work with the stealth ram is one of comp cams X-energy ones say the...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Right now the biggest difference I have felt is...

Right now the biggest difference I have felt is the torque of the 350 is ungodly compared to the 305 that was in this car. The car feels alot closer to my 4th gen when it was stock. Now I just gotta...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2003, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Thanks for the part #s for the 350 knock sensors....

Thanks for the part #s for the 350 knock sensors. I'll get that changed. I do plan on changing to a propper prom but money was tight so I just ran it, we hooked a tech 2 up to it and it seems to be...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2003, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I just not a week ago swapped from 305TPI in my...

I just not a week ago swapped from 305TPI in my 86 trans-am! and the knock sensors were left the same and the injectors were upgraded to 22's but that is really no matter. The ECM was also left the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 794
Posted By Perry93TransAm

The last 383 I was part of we used a cola...

The last 383 I was part of we used a cola lightweight crank, eagle h-beam rods, SRP pistons and the stock 350s (was a 90 truck block) flexplate and dampener, he balnced the whole assembly together...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,197
Posted By Perry93TransAm

As far as plug angle with SLP headers I cannot...

As far as plug angle with SLP headers I cannot comment but for power, they are awesome. I had pro ported LT1 heads on my 93 (T/A) and it ran good until I ruined one with a blown head gasket. I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2003, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,459
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I have that exact cam in an 86 305 TPI and it...

I have that exact cam in an 86 305 TPI and it runs very well , it has a slight lope to it and the power seems to come on anywhere. the rest of the engine is basicly stock with a custom chip ,160 deg...
Forum: TPI
10-04-2002, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,480
Posted By Perry93TransAm

As far as I can tell the connector is identical,...

As far as I can tell the connector is identical, I'll have to look over the wiring diagrams to see if they are the same creatures though. I do know that both IACs look identical and the TPI one will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2002, 08:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I have a couple of 383s here locally that would...

I have a couple of 383s here locally that would like to argue your rev point with them, they rev every gear to 7 grand (one runs in the 9s in a Nova N/A). I also personaly had a 400 SBC that was a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,230
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I had a set of these on a 350 that made 380 hp...

I had a set of these on a 350 that made 380 hp (ported the heads of course) as said the springs flat suck for anything but the mildest cams. IMHO the sportsman 2s, AFR 190s or the pro toplines would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By Perry93TransAm

What purpose are you going to have the engine...

What purpose are you going to have the engine fill? will it be a daily,sometimes or race only driver? how heavy is the car? Planning on running gas , alky nitrous ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 02:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By Perry93TransAm

I havent had the chance to piddle with the 5.85...

I havent had the chance to piddle with the 5.85 rods yet. What piston manufacturer are you using for a 6 inch rod in the 327? I dont have privy to a dyno on a regular basis so I have to go by track...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-19-2002, 10:21 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 3,140
Posted By Perry93TransAm

How much boost was that? Oh Mark there is no...

How much boost was that?
Oh Mark there is no boost allowed in NHRA stock (unless it came from the factory with it). The engines are allowed to have a maximum .060 overbore and the heads cannot be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Sounds like the starter to me.

Sounds like the starter to me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Buy the 8.5, it can be beefed up in the future.

Buy the 8.5, it can be beefed up in the future.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Its not super hard but it is fun, I replaced one...

Its not super hard but it is fun, I replaced one on a freinds car one time, we put a jack under the pan and removed the trough bolt , then jacked it up and removed the bolts into the block. I had to...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2002, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,480
Posted By Perry93TransAm

They will bolt on but are missing a few things,...

They will bolt on but are missing a few things, the vacumme port on the bottom is missing from the LT1 and of course the TPS is different. but the purpose and function of the LT1 TPS is identical to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 08:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Over the past 20 years I have run or been apart...

Over the past 20 years I have run or been apart of 7 ,6 inch rod 350s. But that doesnt matter because simple math shows the rod to stoke ratio to be more optimized with a longer rod in a 350. I am...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-18-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 3,140
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Goto an NHRA race sometime and watch the stock...

Goto an NHRA race sometime and watch the stock classes run. A "stock" motored 85 Iroc (by definition) with a 305 TPI ran a 10.98. Same class as that 11.8 that the mustang youre reffering to ran.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2002, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By Perry93TransAm

As said before as long as there is not a large...

As said before as long as there is not a large crack it can be ground down (to reduse stress at that point) . As long as the oil ring isnt uncovered by about an 1/8th of an inch it should be fine....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2002, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,758
Posted By Perry93TransAm

The later 327s had the same journal sizes as the...

The later 327s had the same journal sizes as the 350, also there were several 4 bolt 327 blocks built, most ended up in vettes and chevelles. But the 350 is a much better choice for performance, as...
Forum: TPI
09-12-2002, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By Perry93TransAm

It depends upon the power level youre wanting, if...

It depends upon the power level youre wanting, if you build it for N/A 400 HP the 24 #ers will be fine, if you go over 450 then I would move up to 30s or 32s , of course a good pump is also a must.
Forum: TPI
09-11-2002, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Your flow #s on your first set of heads NOS GTA...

Your flow #s on your first set of heads NOS GTA are what my 190 AFRS flowed out of the box, I had merely a bowl job and better valve job done and the 190s flowed 272 cfm @ 550 lift int. and 215 cfm...
Forum: TPI
09-11-2002, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Depending on how extreme youre wanting to go a...

Depending on how extreme youre wanting to go a ported plenum and base with larger runners will supply the volume. As far as the heads expertly ported stock iron L-98 heads will work to around 400 HP...
Forum: TPI
08-13-2002, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Actually if you keep your bottom end pretty well...

Actually if you keep your bottom end pretty well stock the price is the same, heads for a SBC are heads, SR torquers are cheap by comparison. The gasket set would be the same, the bearings, same the...
Forum: TPI
08-13-2002, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,900
Posted By Perry93TransAm

Listen to what sciguyjim is saying about the...

Listen to what sciguyjim is saying about the holes, make sure it will not let unfiltered air into the engine, but since we know its an 85 the bottom of the box is where you cut.
Perry
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