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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,187
Posted By knight123

Re: 1985 Australian 9 bolt 52k on it

Ok, can you PM me your best price? I have to leave for work but will respond tonight. Mapping looks like a 2.5hr drive for me. Thx
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,187
Posted By knight123

Re: 1985 Australian 9 bolt 52k on it

still available?
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By knight123

Re: TPI on GW290hp with 113 heads....

Also forgot I have a set of roller rockers 1:5 on there as well not that they would add too much additional hp.
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By knight123

Re: TPI on GW290hp with 113 heads....

Yeah I have the crossover little pipe blocked but the crossover has the open port gasket. I have Bosch lll 22lbs that will go on with an adj fuel regulator. I'm worried about timing with the high...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By knight123

Re: TPI on GW290hp with 113 heads....

This a great article I've never read before. I need to print this out and read like 30x to really understand what they are showing here.

So to be clear I have the stock base mildly ported, the...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By knight123

Re: TPI on GW290hp with 113 heads....

Camshaft Lift: .450 Intake /.460 Exhaust
Flat Tappet Duration @ .050" (222°Int/222° Exh

This is stock cam this engine ships with. Its a flat tapped cam not a roller one.
Forum: TPI
08-25-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By knight123

TPI on GW290hp with 113 heads....

So I have a few questions I'm hoping people here are interested in sharing their answers with me...

Background - after finishing my restore on my 88 formula I got that tinkering feeling again that...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-19-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By knight123

Re: nos catalytic converter/y-pipe

I might be if your interested in trying to ship it?
Forum: TPI
11-11-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

Re: 350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Yeah that's what I had read etc on a bunch of builds so I'm hopefull the TPI won't limit me too much and single pattern cam will work good with those heads and intake.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Well, just an update to the thread. I went and got a set of used L98 aluminum 113 heads, roller rockers and hooker 5022 headers. All used but in good condition with less than 1000 miles on all of...
Forum: TPI
11-09-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

Re: 350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Well, just an update to the thread. I went and got a set of used L98 aluminum 113 heads, roller rockers and hooker 5022 headers. All used but in good condition with less than 1000 miles on all of...
Forum: TPI
10-21-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

Re: 350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Yeah, I've been trying to figure out that. Seems most people posts are in your camp and say just get something better, then there are some lengthly posts where people have used these heads on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Thanks, those cams are fairly cheap even when you add back the cost of new lifters it's well under $200! I've been looking on CL for some used L98 heads but have not found any yet. It seems that...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

Re: 350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Cool, I've been doing a lot of reading on this here at TGO and some people seem to say that these "lower class" heads have potential. The cam seems to be the wild card with a build, if you can match...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

Re: 350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Hey thanks for the response! Cams are not my thing at all. I kinda understand the basic way to spec them but being able to say if one would work ok in a fuel injected engine is another let alone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

More good points, a head swap to something else is not out of the question, I was thinking of the L03 heads since I had them. I don't want to go Vortec because I want to keep the TPI and the base is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Good point, I like working on cars as a hobbie as long as it's not my DD. I have another car for that so the Firebird is really a toy. That said though I don't want to be working on it all the...
Forum: TPI
10-18-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By knight123

350 with L03 heads & TPI thoughts?

Posting here from general engine to see what the TPI crowd has to say..

Ok so here it goes:

I have a 305 TPI car that I drive now, engines got about 5K on it, rebuilt by the PO.

I also have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Been thinking about the cam and swap more, I guees it comes down to if I had to spend the same money on the 305 where could I be vs if I swap and spend that money on the 350 for now does that set the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Thanks, I'm really on the fence about the 305, don't get me wrong it pulls nice, passed emissions, it'll light the tires and chirp 2nd. I've been researching what to do to add some more ponies to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

here is more data on the goodwrench and specific cam data:

GMPP 290/350 HORSEPOWER HP 290...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Re: Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Well, I have thought about that, current TPI engine needs new injectors (PO never changed them, idles a little rough, leak etc) so they need to be replaced. If I buy the 19lb injectors then I would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By knight123

Oh Boy, I hate to ask about this engine combo!

Ok so here it goes:

I have a 305 TPI car that I drive now, engines got about 5K on it, rebuilt by the PO.

I also have a goodwrench 350 /290hp engine complete with about 60k on it

I have a...
Forum: North East Region
10-08-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By knight123

Re: Marks cruise on 9/12

Hey thanks, I was there to for my first time and my computer died so I could not get back on the site. I thought it was good (with only 550 cars) but it does go quick, I got there at 5:30 and by 7...
Forum: North East Region
09-06-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By knight123

Marks cruise on 9/12

Anyone in the CT area heading to Marks on Monday for the last cruise? It's my first time going and wondering if any members here might be going.

let me know
Forum: North East Region
07-22-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 693
Posted By knight123

Re: whos in ct

wolcott here
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

Thanks for the comments, yeah a tribal formula may look cool, I was worried it would look like I was trying to copy a firehawk 4th gen. I think they had the formula / firebird scrawl on the door.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

Hey thanks lol I like the Day and Knight!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-21-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

I agree. I spent a fair amount of time making sure the tiger stripes were not there before I moved on to the clear/metallic over the top.

Thanks for the feedback!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-20-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

just had the rear window tinted today, will add the pic soon but it makes the back window decal show better.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-18-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

Thanks, when I painted the car I did 1 coat around 8 -10 inches and then the final coat I backed off to about 15 inches. It made the paint dry a little too fast but since I was going over it with...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-17-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

Yup, it took about 15 cans. I think the clear overtop made all the difference once rubbed out.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-17-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

Thanks!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-17-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

Re: 88 Formula look - flame away!

some close ups as well...

Side view of the car closer to show some of the gaphics
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Door flames
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Hood flames
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-17-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 952
Posted By knight123

88 Formula look - flame away!

Guys,

I'd like to get some opinions on the look of my formula. I'm really curious on what ya all think and if I've gone too far with the tribal look. I didn't want the std firebird stickers but...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 32,802
Posted By knight123

Re: Here's goes the crazy 305 TPI Build

Looking good, maybe on the road this summer? I like the hidden wires in the engine bay. Any idea on performace and streetability of the setup? I took about a year to get mine where it is today and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By knight123

Re: '92 L98 TPI CT Emissions Test FAIL. ( PICS! )

mine failed first time as well, did the tuneup thing and 02, drove it back and it passed. Mine had 135k on the catalytic so unless it melts you should be good i would think. Check the base timing...
Forum: North East Region
05-04-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 881
Posted By knight123

Re: CT emissions time, need thirdgen friendly test center!

yeah I hear ya. That's a tough one, if I knew someone at a place I would ask for ya. Even if you go temp you have like 10days to drive the car and I don't think you can renew a temp. How about...
Forum: North East Region
05-03-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 881
Posted By knight123

Re: CT emissions time, need thirdgen friendly test center!

not really sure, had mine done at a local place near waterbury and they put it on the tread mill. opened the hood and looked very quick and then the sniffer said pass. they checked the gas cap and...
Forum: Cooling
04-26-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Posted By knight123

Re: Secondary Fan Won't Turn On

I never checked the actual code, but the check engine light would come on when I had it jumped. there is an input from the secondary fan relay to the pcm on my car and I think it expects to see that...
Forum: Cooling
04-26-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Posted By knight123

Re: Secondary Fan Won't Turn On

sorry, forgot it's an '87, you may have to trace the cooling line switch since it's different then mine.
Forum: Cooling
04-26-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Posted By knight123

Re: Secondary Fan Won't Turn On

couple things to help you:

- secondary fan can't be tested from the ALDL connector, only the primary
- secondary fan will only energize with the AC assuming it has a good charge and the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-26-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By knight123

Re: 2 Eagle Gtll tires 245-50-16 $150 or B/O

Bump after the winter and a new price - someone has to need some nice tires, let me know. you could use them for :driving:!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,110
Posted By knight123

Re: MOOG 5662 Front Springs with a full coil cut (stance and clearance referance pics

hmm, I cut about 1/2 coil from mine and I have about 1.5" from the bump stop - a-arms a parallel with the ground. Very stiff on the road and almost too stiff on bumps that cause it to bottom. I run...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-01-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
[CT] 350
Views: 736
Posted By knight123

Re: 350

motor need a rebuild? miles on it? Looks to be a center bolt valve cover any idea on the year?

might be interested and I'm local...

thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,134
Posted By knight123

Re: aftermarket servo reinstall problem!

I've done mine a few times for various reasons but I remember that when the cover goes on you should be able to press the cover in by hand and put the clip ring in place. I rememebr something in the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By knight123

Re: Attention all 9 Bolt experts...

Thanks for the info, I'll keep driving it for now and maybe after a few hundred more miles open it up and see if anything bad is happening. The magnet I added should grab all the metal shavings and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-30-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By knight123

Attention all 9 Bolt experts...

Recently did a cone repair on my 9 bolt. the cones had bottomed in the carrier so I machined the cone faces and the carrier inside to get more life out of it. I shimmed it what I thought was a...
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