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Tech / General Engine
04-28-2024, 09:39 AM
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Won’t Start.
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118
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Won’t Start.
Id start by tracing power. Neutral safety switch (Automatic at the shifter, manual at the clutch pedal) and starter switch under the column(Not the key switch). No power to them? Then I'd be looking...
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Carburetors
04-24-2024, 11:59 AM
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2
Quadrajet replacement with AVS2 1903
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95
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Quadrajet replacement with AVS2 1903
I'm not particularly a fan of edelbrock carbs. Not the worst thing on the planet but leaves much to be desired when tuning. Personally, I'd be looking into a spreadbore Holley. I'm not a huge fan of...
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Camaros for Sale
04-22-2024, 09:11 AM
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[OH]
280 mile 85 at auction
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344
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: 280 mile 85 at auction
right there with you. Install a 140 speedo and drive it none? Or put a new odometer in and say it's that low of mileage? I'd say the later but I'm not claiming I'm correct.
Forum:
Camaros for Sale
04-22-2024, 08:09 AM
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[OH]
280 mile 85 at auction
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344
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aliceempire
Re: 280 mile 85 at auction
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/717536-z28-logo-speedometer-140-a.html
Not exactly aftermarket. Though it is odd to change it and then not drive it.
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Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 10:55 AM
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Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
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2,620
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aliceempire
Re: Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
I'll repeat this. Again, if not you're going to upgrade, the 180s are a good match. This is a picture of the port match of the same parts(180 eliminators, HSR), untouched. But if you decide for more...
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Tech / General Engine
04-02-2024, 01:27 PM
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Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
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2,620
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
If you're going to upgrade at any point, the 180s are a waste. More cubes and/or more rpm, just get the afr cnc 195s for the exact same price (at least they were, idk about now) as the cnc 180s. If...
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Mid-West Region
04-02-2024, 09:27 AM
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Hello from western WI.
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159
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Hello from western WI.
Looks great. Surprised you chose Hobbyist plates. Welcome to the forums.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
03-29-2024, 05:20 PM
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Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
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2,620
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
At 350ish ci, "lower" rpm range, I don't know if you'd see any difference. My disclaimer to that statement is that you never know without testing. I went with 180s and a HSR, port match is nearly...
Forum:
Exhaust
03-20-2024, 02:02 PM
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Long Tube Headers with a T5 manual Transmission.
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232
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Long Tube Headers with a T5 manual Transmission.
from a thread about mounting a t5 to a lsx. But I would think the tob problempand solution is the same.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/669580-info-using-t5-behind.html
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Tech / General Engine
03-14-2024, 02:34 PM
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Firehawk ZF6 photos
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186
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Firehawk ZF6 photos
https://www.motortrend.com/features/hppp-0904-1992-pontiac-firehawk/ I'm sure others have better shots but I recalled this from HPP mag.
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NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-13-2024, 07:51 AM
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Obtained a new car today. 9 second daily driver accquired
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478
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Obtained a new car today. 9 second daily driver accquired
That's how I feel with just about anything post drive by cable. The 'personality' of cars is lost, to me at least. That being said, fast is still fast. Electric stuff is fun. It's just not the same...
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Carburetors
03-01-2024, 06:49 AM
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Original Quadrajet?
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258
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Original Quadrajet?
An 84 carb on an 86 engine was likely a swap. Not impossible but I doubt there was 84 castings still stocked for the assembly line 2 years later.
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Carburetors
02-15-2024, 06:11 PM
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Know where to find a NEW Q jet?
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220
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Know where to find a NEW Q jet?
I've seen new qjets on Amazon. I'm sure they're off shore castings and builds based on the 200ish dollar price tags. Who knows what quality is on them but they're there.
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Tech / General Engine
02-03-2024, 09:19 AM
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Help with issues starting
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173
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Help with issues starting
Look at anything you just worked with or near when you did the water pump. Have you checked the grounds? All of them?
Forum:
Power Adders
01-07-2024, 02:38 PM
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Turbo or super for a multiport injection v6
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172
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Turbo or super for a multiport injection v6
Honestly, old threads in this forum have the wealth of information. It's a lot to get into. If you haven't done tuning in the past on NA applications, tuning on boosted applications is a bigger...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-07-2024, 12:00 PM
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WTB LT1 camshaft
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207
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: WTB LT1 camshaft
OP is referring to a gen 2 LT1. Completely different camshaft
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-04-2024, 05:05 PM
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Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
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2,620
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Order of Engine Upgrades? Heads, then Cam?
I don't see any reason you'd want to take it apart again. Others may have a different opinion on it, and that's fine, but if the heads are being changed there's not a ton more that has to be taken...
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Power Adders
01-01-2024, 03:16 PM
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Turbo or super for a multiport injection v6
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172
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Turbo or super for a multiport injection v6
You can build a turbo kit or find a way to mount a centrifugal supercharger for just about anything these days but the bigger question is, how do you plan on tuning it? Are you ready for that type of...
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Tech / General Engine
12-31-2023, 11:36 AM
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350 Vortec stumbles on acceleration and “hangs”
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283
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aliceempire
Re: 350 Vortec stumbles on acceleration and “hangs”
I mean, this may seem obvious but, did you put the wires back on in the right order?
Forum:
Engine Swap
12-21-2023, 01:33 PM
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Trubo trans Am
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353
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aliceempire
Re: Trubo trans Am
You'd have to check with late Second-gen guys is my guess. I'm not sure how many third gen guys will know. I'm being speculative but the short deck nature of the 301 might change geometry making it...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-18-2023, 06:40 AM
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Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)
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61,983
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aliceempire
Re: Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)
That is the correct way. It's protecting the plastic slave cylinder from road damage. Pretty difficult if not impossible to bolt up the other way, I think.
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Tech / General Engine
12-01-2023, 04:41 PM
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[305 TPI] Must press gas to start?
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531
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: [305 TPI] Must press gas to start?
Pre-89? Possible cold start injector issue.
Forum:
Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-27-2023, 07:14 PM
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6
McFarland
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674
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: McFarland
I think it super rad that an active member and real enthusiast got this intake but I extra DO NOT want to know what hole got bent into your wallet for it.
Forum:
TPI
11-18-2023, 02:02 PM
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Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets
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1,116
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aliceempire
Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets
As our cars get older, the more our parts disappear.
Forum:
TPI
11-18-2023, 01:04 PM
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16
Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets
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1,116
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets
https://www.holley.com/products/discontinued_product/parts/146 these? They've been around and the same forever
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
11-13-2023, 03:24 PM
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14
1992 z28 5.7
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507
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: 1992 z28 5.7
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/786746-mystery-plug.html by chance do you mean this?
Forum:
Engine Swap
11-13-2023, 02:10 PM
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1
LG4 to LB9 Short Block Swap
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298
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: LG4 to LB9 Short Block Swap
That 86 block should have been a 1pcs reat main so you might not even need the flexplate. I'd say it's cheaper and overall smarter to switch to roller block, retrofit will be higher cost. Honestly,...
Forum:
Engine Swap
11-11-2023, 05:51 PM
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4
Tbi to tpi.
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272
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Tbi to tpi.
Was the vats removed on the ecm? If not, it's looking for that signal at the moment
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
11-02-2023, 01:52 PM
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5
Buying advice please.
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357
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aliceempire
Re: Buying advice please.
Besides for the superficial gaudiness, are the floors clean? Check for hidden rot by the frt d/s door underneath. Engine run alright? Oil not sparkly, no rod knock? Shift ok?
Forum:
DFI and ECM
11-02-2023, 07:43 AM
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10
ECM or not to ECM?
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467
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: ECM or not to ECM?
E refers to shifting the gears being electronically controlled. The torque converter lock up is still ran by the ecm in the 88 and in the 92 f body. The gears shifted without the ecm on these cars,...
Forum:
DFI and ECM
11-01-2023, 08:44 PM
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10
ECM or not to ECM?
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467
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: ECM or not to ECM?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/492891-tcc-control.html
Forum:
DFI and ECM
11-01-2023, 08:43 PM
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10
ECM or not to ECM?
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467
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: ECM or not to ECM?
What's to be confused by? The lock up was computer controlled on the 92 fbody transmission. It also did on the 88 fbody. My expertise? Like credentials? I'm not bothering to list that out. My...
Forum:
DFI and ECM
11-01-2023, 08:22 PM
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10
ECM or not to ECM?
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467
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: ECM or not to ECM?
Yes, the ecm controls the torque converter lock up on that trans
Forum:
Body
10-27-2023, 01:39 PM
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1
Heat shield? Or...
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297
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Heat shield? Or...
"Windage" tray inside the oil pan
Forum:
Engine Swap
10-12-2023, 12:08 PM
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17
Will this Clear stock Hood?
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819
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Will this Clear stock Hood?
Not likely.
Forum:
TBI
10-09-2023, 07:01 PM
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4
305 TBI 91 Camaro M/T idle and run help!
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358
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: 305 TBI 91 Camaro M/T idle and run help!
I'd be looking for a vacuum leak or sticking egr.
Forum:
Brakes
10-03-2023, 03:11 PM
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3
low fluid flow through driver front bleeder?
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279
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aliceempire
Re: low fluid flow through driver front bleeder?
Did you replace brake hoses? One could be damaged internally. Pinched/kinked line somewhere? Clogged bleeder? Clogged/rusted line?
Forum:
Carburetors
09-22-2023, 05:04 AM
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10
What does this do and is it necessary?
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638
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aliceempire
Re: What does this do and is it necessary?
It's the vent valve. I wouldn't particularly want to be without it.
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
09-16-2023, 06:14 PM
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80
Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
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13,817
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
yes, speed density uses a MAP sensor. It would have manifold vacuum attached to the sensor with a very short elbow from the factory. The MAP is on the passenger side of the plenum towards the back....
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
09-16-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies:
80
Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
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13,817
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
yes, speed density uses a MAP sensor. It would have manifold vacuum attached to the sensor with a very short elbow from the factory. The MAP is on the passenger side of the plenum towards the back....
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
09-16-2023, 05:36 PM
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80
Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
Views:
13,817
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Injectors not firing!!?? tpi swap
he says in the text you quoted, the map wasn't connected
Forum:
Engine Swap
09-14-2023, 09:05 AM
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15
The boat anchor.
Views:
715
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: The boat anchor.
different times really. I mean 200 was over a third more power than the lg4. I think the turbo 301 was rad for the time except for the structural "weight saving" that just made it inherently weaker....
Forum:
Engine Swap
09-13-2023, 10:24 AM
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15
The boat anchor.
Views:
715
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: The boat anchor.
not really pertinent to the thread but I'm pretty sure the pontiac 350 was tall too. Intakes and heads were the same fit. The 267 and 301 were the short deck engines.
Forum:
European Region
09-11-2023, 09:24 AM
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2
Greetings from Finland
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178
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Greetings from Finland
Welcome in! Very nice car.
I don't if there's much, if any, vendor support in Europe. I'm not claiming I know for sure but I haven't heard of much over the years. You nay be able to talk to a decal...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-07-2023, 07:46 AM
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1
[WI]
Stock Lt1 B-body/caprice camshaft
Views:
144
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: Stock Lt1 B-body/caprice camshaft
I have a 94 roadmaster wagon lt1 sitting on a stand. PM'd
Forum:
TBI
09-06-2023, 03:46 PM
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4
TBI and cam break in
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689
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: TBI and cam break in
95 and it's still flat tappet?
and no, I'd leave it connected to start off with.
Forum:
Exhaust
08-29-2023, 06:17 AM
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4
1985 v8 5.0 305 firebird o2 sensor?
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656
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: 1985 v8 5.0 305 firebird o2 sensor?
Obd1. Only needed o2 readings for feedback on closed loop fueling. Sounds counterproductive because if the passenger side bank had a problem, the o2 sensor wouldn't see that but that's just how it...
Forum:
Exhaust
08-28-2023, 07:36 PM
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1985 v8 5.0 305 firebird o2 sensor?
Views:
656
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: 1985 v8 5.0 305 firebird o2 sensor?
1. Drivers side exhaust manifold.
Forum:
TPI
08-26-2023, 09:00 AM
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7
TPI Distributor
Views:
663
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: TPI Distributor
If using an FItech system, you will need to use what that system requires. The tpi itself is of little consequence in this case since you're not using the factory type ecm.
I'm not quite sure the...
Forum:
TPI
08-26-2023, 06:30 AM
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7
TPI Distributor
Views:
663
Posted By
aliceempire
Re: TPI Distributor
You need to use a factory type computer controlled distributor. There are only 3. Small cap, large cap with screws to hold the cap down and large cap with L clamps to hold the cap down. That's it....
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