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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-23-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,616
Posted By red rock

Re: 9 Bolt Torsen upgrade completed!

If you look at the inside of the seal, one side is spiraled one way, and the other is spiraled the other way.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By red rock

Re: Seeking the experts help with 355 blown or 383

Call Jim at TPIS. https://tpis.com/pages/contact-us
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-27-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,629
Posted By red rock

Re: Causes for high idle speed-305 LB9

When checking for vacuum leaks, did you check the throttle body shaft? If it's getting unmetered air from the shaft, it will raise the idle. The reason i say that is, at one point in the history of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 32,946
Posted By red rock

Re: I just successfully installed a "TrueTrac style" Torsen LSD/Posi in my BW 9-Bolt!

You might want to check with 9bolt.com because they show a 2.77 as a 2 series carrier. The 2.92 and up gears requires a 3 series carrier. http://9bolt.com/gears.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,835
Posted By red rock

Re: 700 raptor level 3, parts inspection

A 9 year old thread, and i don't understand any thing you just said. :huh:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 32,946
Posted By red rock

Re: I just successfully installed a "TrueTrac style" Torsen LSD/Posi in my BW 9-Bolt!

(I know what it is. I don't need to give you an answer. have a great weekend Greetings. And I'm not talking bad about you. I am just speaking Mexican words to you because it shows that you do not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,833
Posted By red rock

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

Everything fit perfectly. If you believe that, i have some unspun rear tires for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-13-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,833
Posted By red rock

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

I've been running 424 hp to the rear tires for over 6 years with 3.70 gears and the stock 3 series carrier rebuilt in my 9 bolt, and it's still holding great with 2 tire posi paving asphalt. The 9...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 655
Posted By red rock

T.P.I.S How to videos.

Jim Hall from TPIS has come out with some good informational Youtube videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjDKbJYRH_ercAb7yuecU6w
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-07-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By red rock

Cross member/torque arm for sale

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/sany0026_b21bbdeb0d3df06b2e6812757b54ae475af9aab1.jpg
stock torque arm is $50. Buyer pay's shipping and Paypal preferred. if...
Forum: Interior
04-18-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,405
Posted By red rock

Re: Speedo only goes to 85, what happens if I pass 90?

Nice. How Far did it take you to get there? You must have your odometer disconnected?
Forum: Interior
04-17-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,405
Posted By red rock

Re: Speedo only goes to 85, what happens if I pass 90?

Nothing happens to the speedo over 85, what happens to you is another story. How lenient are the police in your neighborhood? Next you'll be singing, "I can't drive,,, 55" :driving:
Forum: Electronics
03-11-2019, 12:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,296
Posted By red rock

Re: Intermittent starting : maybe not the VATS. HELP

I was just searching around and found this; https://www.autozone.com/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f80386616
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2019, 11:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,296
Posted By red rock

Re: Intermittent starting : maybe not the VATS. HELP

This isn't too good of an image, but may help some. Just a thought, but have you checked your fuses?...
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,296
Posted By red rock

Re: Intermittent starting : maybe not the VATS. HELP

Have you tested with a ohm meter the continuity of the ground cable and starter cables? Also, there are fuseable links in the circuit. Do you have a wire schematic?
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,296
Posted By red rock

Re: Intermittent starting : maybe not the VATS. HELP

Oh heck, hijack it anyway. We can work on multiple issues. :nod: :lmao: Haven't heard from the op since post #26 over a year ago. He may have fixed it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,980
Posted By red rock

Re: newest hard parts sold for the 700R4

Looking really good. :goodjob: :thumbsup:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-06-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,980
Posted By red rock

Re: newest hard parts sold for the 700R4

I know this may sound trivial, but i have had guy's selling new OEM parts on Ebay, that i have had in my watch list for months. I PM them with a low ball a price and they will come back with a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,980
Posted By red rock

Re: newest hard parts sold for the 700R4

I here ya. I shop around also. But i still go with quality parts.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,980
Posted By red rock

Re: newest hard parts sold for the 700R4

I sitting here trying to understand, how we went from 700R4 parts, to engine blocks? As for transmission planetary quality, I haven't rebuilt too many transmissions, but what i have rebuilt, i never...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By red rock

Re: New Camaro owner

Your experience with your '17 ZO6 is way way beyond a 1LE. :lmao:
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By red rock

Re: New Camaro owner

This is from the Tech data up above; https://www.thirdgen.org/1990-chevy-camaro/
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By red rock

Re: New Camaro owner

As you can see in this post, the 1LE isn't all that spectacular as far as options, but that's just my opinion. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/758544-truth-about-1le.html
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By red rock

Re: New Camaro owner

Welcome to TGO KOYA, Is this the car you seen?https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/758517-1990-1le-49-000-a.html ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,258
Posted By red rock

Re: Are Slap Shifters and a Built Auto as fun as a 6 speed?

Until you miss a gear in front of some people. :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By red rock

Re: 1984 firebird problems rough idle please help

Smell the exhaust, if it's running rich, it will almost burn your eyes.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-08-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,258
Posted By red rock

Re: Are Slap Shifters and a Built Auto as fun as a 6 speed?

Probably one of the best responses i have read lately. Think things through. And just for an FYI, you can manually downshift your tranny as long as your not extreme on it. Like don't go from 3rd down...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-08-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,258
Posted By red rock

Re: Are Slap Shifters and a Built Auto as fun as a 6 speed?

I''ve had a B&M ratchet shifter for over 12 years. Ran with the stock trans for years until i rebuilt my 700r4 using Dana's Probuilt kit. Nothing wrong with either set up. The 700r4 is now built to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-08-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,258
Posted By red rock

Re: Are Slap Shifters and a Built Auto as fun as a 6 speed?

One thing i will tell you, manuals are fun, but they get tiresome sometimes also especially in hills with stop signs, or heavy stop and go traffic. But the main point with an auto you will never have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By red rock

Re: 1984 firebird problems rough idle please help

I don't know how good your mechanic is, but most modern day mechanic's i see, don't know a thing about carburetors. You may need to find an old guy sitting in a rocking chair on a front porch that...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-05-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,472
Posted By red rock

Re: 892 horsepower.. on the dyno.with Video

It's like watching Christmas over and over, every time you post something. I like it. :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By red rock

Re: Rod knock? Lifter? Flywheel?

Sounds like an exhaust leak.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 262
Posted By red rock

Re: Engine now running, but gauges not right.

More than likely a grounding issue. One ground from the back of the head to the firewall, then there are ground connections under the dash, then check the cluster plug under the dash. check and clean...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-05-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,017
Posted By red rock

Re: Abandoning the Astro Van Shaft

Just try it, you'll like it.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-02-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,472
Posted By red rock

Re: 892 horsepower.. on the dyno.with Video

Most tracks i go to, also have their own stations. Good info, and if your a rookie, it helps to calm you down some. Until the lights start flashing. :lol:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-26-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,472
Posted By red rock

Re: 892 horsepower.. on the dyno.with Video

Your gunna need sponsors. :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Probably girls were more on my mind than physics. More hormones than brains back then. :lmao:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-07-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,472
Posted By red rock

Re: 892 horsepower.. on the dyno.with Video

Looking good! I like your garage, parts laying everywhere. Just as it should be. :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Other than a period, I missed your post. Good conversation going on here, we need your input. :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

I realize the HOT ROD test didn't show adding HP to the test engine, but you can see the percentage go up as HP is applied. I guess that's what i getting at. (in the 455 test)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Then we are at what i posted back on #6. https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1449182-drivetrain-loss-percentage-set-amount-2.html On post 32 is a graph of drivetrain loss....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Well said. And High school physics was 43+ years ago for me. I didn't retain that info very well. :lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

I guess that makes sense too. So then as hp increases the extra force applied to the driveline requires more hp to turn it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Unless I'm missing something here, we were discussing drivetrain loss percentage and how it equates to HP loss. I'm not sure what your meaning here is?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

While what you said was true as far as more HP will require different drivelines, What i meant by stating the HP increases, was all things staying the same, @ the standard 20% loss, why would the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

[ Drive shaft length and diameter, and tire size, have no effect on loss.] I just threw that in for effect. But at what point does HP override the 20% loss and lessen the percentage? If that makes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

Somebody on here that knows physics should respond because now it's over my head. Type of transmission, length and diameter of driveshaft, and type of rear end with whatever gears are in there, tire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

I'm thinking the only way to know, is to dyno the engine first, then a chassis dyno to figure the loss at a given hp? But then you get into the differences between the two dyno's.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By red rock

Re: Driveline Power Loss Expressed as a Percentage

I totally get what your say'n. 300hp @ 20% loss = 60hp, 600hp @ 20% loss = 120hp, 1200hp @ 20% loss = 240hp. It shouldn't lose that much hp the more hp you get. Correct? At some point the loss should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By red rock

Re: Fuel Siphon Hose Stuck

That very well could be. I never was very good at siphoning gas, I always paid for mine. :lmao:
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