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Posted By dfarr67

Re: Improvement of EBL over $8D?

I think he likes the new harness vs dealing with a oem harness. I'll have to talk to the tuner as he does the oem tuning.
I'm not a huge fan of Holley- maybe for high hp racing where 100%...

Forum: DIY PROM

02-13-2023, 12:44 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 487

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Improvement of EBL over $8D?

I have had the bones of a 0411 swap in a box for years- is it still a good choice if:
- E85 not needed.
- looking for the lean cruise function.
- looking for the LS ignition system.
- looking for...

Forum: DIY PROM

02-13-2023, 12:40 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 487

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Improvement of EBL over $8D?

The EBL is extremely close to the oem ecu- it is a modified oem ecu. I've been running one for many years. Since for the most part it's plug and play- you could burn a chip close to the EBL and carry...

Forum: DIY PROM

02-13-2023, 12:38 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 487

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Improvement of EBL over $8D?

The electronics come and go- it's the hardware that is timeless. The old BBC and SBC Superrams are still sought after- the electronics are binned.

Forum: DFI and ECM

01-30-2023, 03:35 PM

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0411 vs Holley Terminator for 24X conversion.

Views: 694

Posted By dfarr67

0411 vs Holley Terminator for 24X conversion.

Asked a local wire harness guy to give me a quote on installing 0411 and 4L60E into a 89 K1500. He's really pushing for the Holley unit. I know the aftermarket has come a long way in the last 5 years...

Forum: LTX and LSX

11-28-2022, 02:11 PM

Replies: 161

My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

You ever sort out the power steering noise?

Forum: DIY PROM

10-28-2022, 07:50 AM

Replies: 9

O2 Sensor Alternative Brand

Views: 463

Posted By dfarr67

Re: O2 Sensor Alternative Brand

Never used Bosch except for WB- just economical compared to NTK and Denso.

Forum: DIY PROM

10-27-2022, 03:54 PM

Replies: 9

O2 Sensor Alternative Brand

Views: 463

Posted By dfarr67

Re: O2 Sensor Alternative Brand

For some reason I always reach for NGK/NTK plugs and O2s.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-03-2021, 02:11 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 403

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Timing tab zero confirmation

Went and talked to a mechanic today- he at first said the same as above, but when talking face to face, some more information is exchanged.
The photo shows the balancer run up against the piston...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-03-2021, 10:52 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 403

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Timing tab zero confirmation

Well- we're halfway there Power Bond PB1050ST has the markings- in fact the photo shows +- 10 where the I marked it..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pbb-pb1050st

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-02-2021, 10:08 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 403

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Timing tab zero confirmation

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/accurately-determine-piston-tdc/

My photo doesn't show correctly- it has just run up against the counter clockwise piston stop- I hadn't marked out the midpoint...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

08-02-2021, 04:47 PM

Replies: 7

Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

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Posted By dfarr67

Timing tab zero confirmation

Need a beyond simple explanation on what is the next step in this situation- I'm used to grouped oem parts of known history. EFI- problem was the use of a different timing chain cover that allowed no...

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

06-23-2021, 03:49 PM

Replies: 11

[Sold] Ford tpi 36#hr injectors new

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: Ford tpi 36#hr injectors new

Part number?

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

06-23-2021, 11:13 AM

Replies: 11

[Sold] Ford tpi 36#hr injectors new

Views: 835

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Ford tpi 36#hr injectors new

Hey- do you have offsets for the fords or a bosch parts number.

Forum: South West Region

04-14-2021, 10:10 AM

Replies: 2

Southern Rust Free Panels.

Views: 289

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Southern Rust Free Panels.

Thanks

Forum: South West Region

04-08-2021, 03:57 PM

Replies: 2

Southern Rust Free Panels.

Views: 289

Posted By dfarr67

Southern Rust Free Panels.

Looking for a reputable southern yard with a good customer service- 90's GM pickup fenders. Willing to ship to Canada.

Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain

03-31-2021, 03:01 PM

Replies: 2

4L60/E 3-4 input drum Sonnax HD backing plates

Views: 334

Posted By dfarr67

Re: 4L60/E 3-4 input drum Sonnax HD backing plates

I guess they work.......until they don't ;)
Been told that the thicker oem backing and apply plates will work well for my power- will use BW or GPZ in that clutch pack with the reinforcement kit as...

Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain

03-29-2021, 10:17 AM

Replies: 2

4L60/E 3-4 input drum Sonnax HD backing plates

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Posted By dfarr67

4L60/E 3-4 input drum Sonnax HD backing plates

In the current 700r4 I've had zero issues with the 3-4, and is not a racing application, K1500/towing/4x4. Decided not to go with Sonnax Smart Drum or 4L79 or variant for cost and custom parts...

Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain

03-29-2021, 10:10 AM

Replies: 7

TV Cable Problems

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: TV Cable Problems

I used to mess with stock cables- went with Bow tie OD cable and latest spring, set to their psi- absolutely no issues. They will make a custom length cable too.

Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes

03-17-2021, 11:30 AM

Replies: 16

Old school sbc with LS-based EFI?

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: Old school sbc with LS-based EFI?

I've had most everything in a box or installed for a few years, just choking on the 4L60E build to replace the 700R. I'm not sure what else works- but the 411 is supposed to be capable of lean cruise...

Forum: TPI

02-02-2021, 04:42 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,488

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

Hence the multiple re/re- with adapters, without adapters, without clips and waited for order of clips. This isn't a stock oe manifold so the dimensions may not be the same....., the Bosch 3's were...

Forum: TPI

02-02-2021, 01:50 PM

Replies: 14

Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

Views: 1,488

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

They did for my Bosch 4 36's- had to dremel a bit on the top clip slots, continual leaks on oem fuel rail equipped First TPI until I installed the clips- been leak free now. Did I say how much a pita...

Forum: TPI

02-02-2021, 12:56 PM

Replies: 14

Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

Views: 1,488

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Question about South Bay fuel injectors o ring fitment?

Make sure you use the top oem clips and lube all o rings.

Forum: DIY PROM

12-25-2020, 05:07 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

Is that a common complaint about vortec- between the composite body or the cap?

Forum: Brakes

12-24-2020, 05:47 PM

Replies: 22

Low Brakes, E-brake does work

Views: 1,336

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Low Brakes, E-brake does work

I'm not familiar with thirdgen rear calipers, but if they are the eldorado style with the lever- if you can live without the e brake change out to late 9o's d52 s10 front calipers, world of...

Forum: DIY PROM

12-24-2020, 05:13 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

I reached a certain age years ago where I decided I would peel off some layers of 'reliability' like an onion- basically give up some zip and go back to oem in certain areas- which includes the...

Forum: DIY PROM

10-07-2020, 04:06 PM

Replies: 5,155

Tuning with the EBL

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: Tuning with the EBL

Will setting only this at 100 not kill PE ?
PE- tps% enable threshold

And disabling DFCO I've just set the temp enable to max.

Forum: DIY PROM

09-26-2020, 11:24 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

A little off topic- but something the OP should consider if the opinions are favorable.....I had a (tested OK) Crane HI6 I was looking forward to installing but ended up binning due to not being...

Forum: DIY PROM

09-24-2020, 07:25 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

I take reviews with a grain of salt- some times its incompetent install or shipping damage, not the items fault at all- other times they are pumped up positive. But when Rbob or someone of his...

Forum: DIY PROM

09-24-2020, 06:51 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

I can't remember- I would use Arctic Silver now. Point is GM modules have never given me an issue- trying to hot rod the ignition with Accel failed for me. I use the 369 GM module and also have a...

Forum: DFI and ECM

09-24-2020, 04:58 PM

Replies: 126

EBL and tuner pro

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Posted By dfarr67

Re: EBL and tuner pro

Have you found a running difference (significant or otherwise) between premium O2 sensor brands? My go is NGK/NTK as ACD/Delphi seems to be a mixed bag of country of origin.

Forum: DIY PROM

09-24-2020, 04:51 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

Read post number 2 again.

Forum: DIY PROM

09-22-2020, 09:33 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 6,022

Posted By dfarr67

Re: Cheap POS aftermarket HEI module

Thats is the one I have. I like using computer icm heat sink grease- very expensive but it works. Also have a little finned alum heat sink attached on the bottom of the hei.

Forum: DIY PROM

09-22-2020, 09:28 AM

Replies: 39