Many little questions
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From: Wichita, KS
Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
Many little questions
Alright I have many little questions:
1) The torque converter, I know there is about 1 20% loss in power through an auto, now would an aftermarket converter reduce that power loss or what would it do?
2) The shift kit, what is it functions and it is difficult to install?
3) What would be necessary to do in order to harden up the tranny?
4) I know there are different kind of cams out there (hydraulic, flat tappet, solid) If I remember right my 92 RS would be hydraulic right?
5) Also about cams, what would be a good lift and duration for these cars? I know little about cam specs.
6) TPI, I have bought one from an 87 IROC, what sensors are in these things and necessary to run them? MAF O2 etc..
Thats about all for now
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Flowmaster,Edelbrock open filliment filter with K&N filter in it
160 stat, BF G-Force w-rated tires
1) The torque converter, I know there is about 1 20% loss in power through an auto, now would an aftermarket converter reduce that power loss or what would it do?
2) The shift kit, what is it functions and it is difficult to install?
3) What would be necessary to do in order to harden up the tranny?
4) I know there are different kind of cams out there (hydraulic, flat tappet, solid) If I remember right my 92 RS would be hydraulic right?
5) Also about cams, what would be a good lift and duration for these cars? I know little about cam specs.
6) TPI, I have bought one from an 87 IROC, what sensors are in these things and necessary to run them? MAF O2 etc..
Thats about all for now
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Flowmaster,Edelbrock open filliment filter with K&N filter in it
160 stat, BF G-Force w-rated tires
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
1) Stock TCs are about 10% loss due to slippage. The higher stall/smaller diam., the higher the slippage. I seem to recall that it takes a 3500 stall to have 20% slippage.
2)It makes firm, quick shifts. I put one in my car and it has a nice "chirp" from 1-2 now, but it's also harder on the stock clutch packs and rear suspension. It isn't difficult to install if you can read directions, but it's very time consuming for an inexperianced guy like me.
3)A rebuild with TransGo kit. Only have a true trans guy do this.
4)Yes. It's a Hyd roller.
5)If you plan on keeping the 305, look into Crane or Comp Cams web sites. They have cams designed for TBI engines that will make the most HP from the stock heads and ECM.
6)Post Qs on TPI board. They'll have your head spinning, but you'll get needed answers.
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92 RS w/t-tops 305 TBI Auto.
170K miles and don't burn a drop o'oil
-K&N Truck filter #1500 w, open ele.
air cleaner
-Dynomax 2 1/2" cat-back
-B&M TransPak
-Jet Stage2 Chip
-180* T-Stat w/ 185* Fan Switch
-JVC CD--Alpine speakers & 4ch. amp
Rockford 2ch. to 2 MTX 12" subs
[This message has been edited by AJ_92RS (edited August 11, 2001).]
2)It makes firm, quick shifts. I put one in my car and it has a nice "chirp" from 1-2 now, but it's also harder on the stock clutch packs and rear suspension. It isn't difficult to install if you can read directions, but it's very time consuming for an inexperianced guy like me.
3)A rebuild with TransGo kit. Only have a true trans guy do this.
4)Yes. It's a Hyd roller.
5)If you plan on keeping the 305, look into Crane or Comp Cams web sites. They have cams designed for TBI engines that will make the most HP from the stock heads and ECM.
6)Post Qs on TPI board. They'll have your head spinning, but you'll get needed answers.
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92 RS w/t-tops 305 TBI Auto.
170K miles and don't burn a drop o'oil
-K&N Truck filter #1500 w, open ele.
air cleaner
-Dynomax 2 1/2" cat-back
-B&M TransPak
-Jet Stage2 Chip
-180* T-Stat w/ 185* Fan Switch
-JVC CD--Alpine speakers & 4ch. amp
Rockford 2ch. to 2 MTX 12" subs
[This message has been edited by AJ_92RS (edited August 11, 2001).]
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From: Tyrone,PA,USA
If you get on competiton cam site,you can link on for summitracing .com get there # call them tell what you have,motor,trans Auto/man,gears,etc... they will hook you up with the best cam for your combo
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1991 1LE Z28 355cu 5SPD (ORIGINALLY 305 BEST E.T. 14.186@99.86mph)NO PASSES ON 355 YET.MINI RAM INTAKE,AFR 190 HEADS,10.23:1cr 24# SVO INJECTORS,BBK 52mmTB,AFPR
FULL ROLLER MOTOR,1.6 rockers MSD 6AL
AUTOMETER A/F GAGUE MARCH PULLEYS,HEDDMEN HEADERS 3IN EXH NO CATS FLOWMASTER,POWER TRAX NO-SLIP LOCKER,3:42 GEARS,LAKEWOOD LOWER CONTROL ARMS HOTCHIKS STRUTTOWER BRACE,COMPETTION ENG.SUBFRAME CONNECTORS
MALLORY TACH W/SHIFT LITE
BLACK, TINTED WINDOWS, TAIL LIGHT COVERS BIG BLOCK COWL INDUCTION HOOD,SHAVED DOOR HANDLES
67RS 327cu 92K ORIG MILES.NEWER GM HEADS HEADERS,650 HOLLEY CARB,CAM, 350 TURBO TRANS W/SHIFT KIT&COOLER 12 BOLT POSI 3.73'S MUTLILEAF SPRINGS
NEW VINYLROOF&CARPET, COWL HOOD,HIDE AWAY HEAD LITES,
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1991 1LE Z28 355cu 5SPD (ORIGINALLY 305 BEST E.T. 14.186@99.86mph)NO PASSES ON 355 YET.MINI RAM INTAKE,AFR 190 HEADS,10.23:1cr 24# SVO INJECTORS,BBK 52mmTB,AFPR
FULL ROLLER MOTOR,1.6 rockers MSD 6AL
AUTOMETER A/F GAGUE MARCH PULLEYS,HEDDMEN HEADERS 3IN EXH NO CATS FLOWMASTER,POWER TRAX NO-SLIP LOCKER,3:42 GEARS,LAKEWOOD LOWER CONTROL ARMS HOTCHIKS STRUTTOWER BRACE,COMPETTION ENG.SUBFRAME CONNECTORS
MALLORY TACH W/SHIFT LITE
BLACK, TINTED WINDOWS, TAIL LIGHT COVERS BIG BLOCK COWL INDUCTION HOOD,SHAVED DOOR HANDLES
67RS 327cu 92K ORIG MILES.NEWER GM HEADS HEADERS,650 HOLLEY CARB,CAM, 350 TURBO TRANS W/SHIFT KIT&COOLER 12 BOLT POSI 3.73'S MUTLILEAF SPRINGS
NEW VINYLROOF&CARPET, COWL HOOD,HIDE AWAY HEAD LITES,
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