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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2002, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 950
Posted By 91'firebrd

yes Cat-Back Exhaust yes Headers with...

yes Cat-Back Exhaust
yes Headers with Y-pipe and Hi-Flow cat
no SLP Cold Air Induction
no 52mm Throttle Body
no Siamesing Intake Runners
no 160 Thermostat
no ...
Forum: TPI
07-11-2002, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 953
Posted By 91'firebrd

I think the real benefit from the K&N is not...

I think the real benefit from the K&N is not really more hp but that your engine will be getting cleaner air and it won't restrict airflow when it gets dirty like the paper ones do.
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By 91'firebrd

Don't even mess with a heat sheild part of...

Don't even mess with a heat sheild part of problem is all the juice running through the solenoid after car is started.

Check the tech articles for "Hot Start Cure and Remote starter Switch".
...
Forum: Cooling
07-02-2002, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By 91'firebrd

I have a 5.7 liter, you have seen my car at the...

I have a 5.7 liter, you have seen my car at the track.
Red Formula.
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By 91'firebrd

That was not the exhaust temps but the temps of...

That was not the exhaust temps but the temps of the headers themselves after running the engine. Uncoated headers absorb that much more of that heat and its bolted right to your heads, the part you...
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2002, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By 91'firebrd

Look at the problem the other way, instead of...

Look at the problem the other way, instead of massive cooling, why is it generating so much heat?? I've driven my Formula for almost 8 years over 100,000 miles in Phoenix stop and go and have never...
Forum: Body
06-30-2002, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By 91'firebrd

If it is the same rat-tat-tat mine was making its...

If it is the same rat-tat-tat mine was making its seeing too much resistance or your spring is could up too tight. I had to bend the one long piece a little and did not get it bent back quite right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2002, 01:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By 91'firebrd

Sounds like a sticking thermostat to me. Grab the...

Sounds like a sticking thermostat to me. Grab the radiator fan with both hands and see if it will move up and down, it should not have any play to it, when the seals start to go you'll notice alot of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2002, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By 91'firebrd

Your odometer is also off so miles are getting...

Your odometer is also off so miles are getting racked up a little faster then they should. You have 3 options, 1 - live with it, besines the speedo and odometer being off it doesn't hurt anything. 2...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-04-2002, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By 91'firebrd

High 13's with tires and the right gears or low...

High 13's with tires and the right gears or low 14s without. I'd expect you to be crossing the line right around 100.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 476
Posted By 91'firebrd

Might as well buy what is missing first before...

Might as well buy what is missing first before enhancing what is there. All our cars should have subframe connectors and a bay brace. Might seem a little boring over a new exhaust note or tunes but...
Forum: TPI
01-01-2002, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By 91'firebrd

That is a pretty good et for 95 mph. Kick *** 60...

That is a pretty good et for 95 mph. Kick *** 60 ft time too.
Port your plenum and put the other runners on. Its like going from a 40 mm throttle body to 48 mm tb.
Forum: TPI
01-01-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By 91'firebrd

Get some good subframe connectors and a strut...

Get some good subframe connectors and a strut tower bay brace.
Take the car to someone with a good welder and have the sfc's welded in. Get some headers, if you are planning on porting out your...
Forum: Exhaust
01-01-2002, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By 91'firebrd

ID-inside diameter would be the female side OD-...

ID-inside diameter would be the female side
OD- outside diameter would be the male side
Forum: V6
12-29-2001, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By 91'firebrd

Sounds like your running without a thermostat....

Sounds like your running without a thermostat. When you say after the engine cooled down, how cool does it get?
Forum: TPI
12-29-2001, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By 91'firebrd

Other then siamesing the ends I don't know how...

Other then siamesing the ends I don't know how much you could actually port them. I have heard that polishing the insides helps airflow. The real restriction is the intake manifold there is a big...
Forum: TPI
12-29-2001, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By 91'firebrd

So far you have let the engine breath out but not...

So far you have let the engine breath out but not
much about breathing in. Remember that we already have
a handicap since we run with a system designed for a 305.
Heres a few things I'd try next....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2001, 07:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,136
Posted By 91'firebrd

I don't fill and I change the filter twice as...

I don't fill and I change the filter twice as often as I change oil.
Helps offset that additional $$$ for synthetic oil.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2001, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By 91'firebrd

Time for a full blown tune-up and check...

Time for a full blown tune-up and check everything out. If nothing has been done and the ca has 95k miles it probably could use new injectors, distributer cap rotor etc etc...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2001, 06:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By 91'firebrd

If the vibration is caused by the driveshaft...

If the vibration is caused by the driveshaft you'd be getting that vibration whenever you hit that rpm in the other gears.

I would check the wheel bearings next. The inner bearings are a pain to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2001, 05:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,058
Posted By 91'firebrd

Run some injector cleaner with the next fill up...

Run some injector cleaner with the next fill up and see if that helps. You might also want to check the ohms on them. If you still have the stock injectors in I'd bet at least one is out of...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-23-2001, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By 91'firebrd

GM computer should be able to handle the...

GM computer should be able to handle the duration with the right chip. I know a guy who built up a Truck with a motor like yours with a big shot of nitrous and he uses the computer out of a 3rd gen...
Forum: Electronics
12-22-2001, 05:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By 91'firebrd

I have the same problem and it is annoying as...

I have the same problem and it is annoying as hell. Sometimes I just have to wait a few seconds and try the key again and it works. Other times nothing unless I wait awhile.
The one thing that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2001, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By 91'firebrd

I have to go through emissions check every other...

I have to go through emissions check every other year and pass with plenty to spare each time. I have a little white smoke at startup too. If there is a big line don't turn off the engine just let it...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2001, 04:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,001
Posted By 91'firebrd

I swapped my 3.23's for 3.73's and picked up...

I swapped my 3.23's for 3.73's and picked up about .4 with the same mph. My posi was shot so I replaced that at the same time so that might account for a little of that.
Its great on the street but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2001, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By 91'firebrd

You might want to try a corvette servo. It won't...

You might want to try a corvette servo. It won't change the shift point but it will shift it a little faster before the engine can rev up so high. I had this same problem and really wanted the 2-3...
Forum: TPI
12-21-2001, 02:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By 91'firebrd

The sensors on the throtle body -throttle...

The sensors on the throtle body
-throttle position sensor

The sensor on the bottom of the plenum on the back divers side?
-manifold air temp sensor - this one can be placed somewhere else so...
Forum: Exhaust
12-21-2001, 01:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By 91'firebrd

I think its worth doing. The headers won't rust,...

I think its worth doing. The headers won't rust, look great with almost a chrome finish that will last forever and they will not get nearly as hot as uncoated headers so the engine will run cooler.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-18-2001, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 359
Posted By 91'firebrd

Actually he was talking about shallow staging,...

Actually he was talking about shallow staging, deep staging is when you keep going after second light comes on until the first light goes out.
The difference between a deep stage and a shallow...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-13-2001, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By 91'firebrd

If your posi has 100,000 or more miles its...

If your posi has 100,000 or more miles its probably pretty worn out. I see 38,000 miles in your sig and that is just for the engine??
When you replace the gears that is a perfect time to go ahead...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2001, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By 91'firebrd

Might be rich at WOT, computer should be able to...

Might be rich at WOT, computer should be able to compensate during part throttle.
Forum: TPI
12-11-2001, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 736
Posted By 91'firebrd

Subframe connectors are a must for our cars...

Subframe connectors are a must for our cars whether it adds a little weight or not. Double that with t-tops. A strut tower bay brace is worth getting too.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-11-2001, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By 91'firebrd

I paid $100 to have new gears and a take-out posi...

I paid $100 to have new gears and a take-out posi installed. It took him less then 2 hours to install it and take it for a test (joy?) ride.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-11-2001, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,223
Posted By 91'firebrd

I had mine in for 1 day and could not stand the...

I had mine in for 1 day and could not stand the vibrations. On my 4th rubber one now.
Forum: TPI
12-10-2001, 11:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 736
Posted By 91'firebrd

Get your 60's down to 2.1x and you will be in...

Get your 60's down to 2.1x and you will be in 14's for sure. Subframe connectors might hurt you a little since some are pretty heavy.
With ET Streets I can floor it at the line and I get a long...
Forum: TPI
12-10-2001, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By 91'firebrd

Might want to look at the misc. stuff like tire...

Might want to look at the misc. stuff like tire alignment, tire pressure, replace the wheel bearings or at least clean out the old grease.
Forum: TPI
12-10-2001, 03:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 736
Posted By 91'firebrd

You might try a little experimenting doing...

You might try a little experimenting doing launches on a slick patch of concrete with different tire pressures. Then look at the marks you leave. Is the left and right the same?? If not your posi...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-03-2001, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By 91'firebrd

50 hp increase with a new chip -- right.

50 hp increase with a new chip -- right.
Forum: TPI
12-03-2001, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By 91'firebrd

MAF cars work by actually measuring the amount of...

MAF cars work by actually measuring the amount of air going through the MAF. Speed density cars have no MAF but instead measure the manifold pressure (actually the amount of vacumn) and then also...
Forum: TPI
12-03-2001, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By 91'firebrd

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-22-2001, 02:07 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 4,846
Posted By 91'firebrd

Phoenix, AZ No front license plate needed. ...

Phoenix, AZ

No front license plate needed.

Emmissions every other year and if your car runs good you can breeze through them. I failed the gas cap test and had to buy a new gas cap last time -...
Forum: Body
10-22-2001, 01:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By 91'firebrd

disregard the pics they got jumbled up.

disregard the pics they got jumbled up.
Forum: Body
10-22-2001, 01:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By 91'firebrd

Just remember a couple of things when working...

Just remember a couple of things when working with fiberglass. First it does not like to wrap around sharp corners. If you have an edge then you need to cut the cloth at the edge, then dig out a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-16-2001, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 347
Posted By 91'firebrd

First time I went to the dragstrip to race my...

First time I went to the dragstrip to race my car, I get advice from my brother and his buddies and they say the usual stuff, floor it on the 3 yellow, stay out of the water, etc etc. So when the 3rd...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2001, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By 91'firebrd

I have the 3 pt Edelbrock STB and have had no...

I have the 3 pt Edelbrock STB and have had no problems. If you hit something with one wheel hard enough to bend the connection point on the firewall, you will have all kinds of bent linkage...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2001, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,880
Posted By 91'firebrd

Mine did the same thing when an injector went...

Mine did the same thing when an injector went bad. I did not see new injectors on your list.
Forum: TPI
10-16-2001, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By 91'firebrd

As long as the filter has more area then then the...

As long as the filter has more area then then the throttle body bores you should be ok. You could drill a small hole and hook up a vacumn gage and see if you generate any measurable vacumn. With a...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2001, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By 91'firebrd

If your Dremel is anything like the battery...

If your Dremel is anything like the battery powered one I have it would probably take about 6 hours just to get rid of the casting bump right behind the throttle body.

What you need is a die...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2001, 11:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,012
Posted By 91'firebrd

I'd test your ohms on the injectors hot and cold.

I'd test your ohms on the injectors hot and cold.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2001, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,207
Posted By 91'firebrd

http://phxdale.freewebspace.com/Formula/underhood....

http://phxdale.freewebspace.com/Formula/underhood.jpg

One thing you might want to do before installing STB's is a front wheel alignment.
I did not and then to get the wheels aligned they had to...
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