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Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,855
Posted By EFIhead

Re: *NEW* Demon Street Carb

It looks pretty sweet. It sounds like it works in a similar fashion to the Q-jet carbs. But I am wondering if they would ever make it available with higher flow capacity. It seems like 625cfm limits...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,410
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Stalling when in gear issue

:huh:You could try retarding the timing a little at a time and see if it improves at all. I know this helped on my classmate's 82 berlinetta. He had a TH350 trans. It would stall whenever he dropped...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-29-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

Well, I'm going to have to give scamaro355 props for what he does with 87 octane. If the cost of premium is an extra $.20 at the pump, and hypothetically I were to get 15 gallons every two weeks, the...
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,627
Posted By EFIhead

Re: kill switch

If you control an electrical component on the ground side, than you can just use a switch. The reason is there is (or shouldn't be) any measurable voltage after the last consumer on a circuit. when...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

Thats pretty cool:cool: LT1 right? Is this without running a ton of spark retard?
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

Well, I didn't want to stoop as low as 87 octane, than I'd be looking at what, 250hp? But you have a point, the savings isn't that much from running premuim. On the other side of the coin, a 250hp...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-25-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

I know that. I also know that the lower the CR, the less power the motor has the potential to make. What I meant to say was that the coil per cylinder set up would run the engine more efficiently. So...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

It's not just the PCM I want to use but also the coil per cylinder set up the LSx's do. I believe the power lost from a lower CR won't be as bad as it would if I retained the LT1's ignition system....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-24-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 215,243
Posted By EFIhead

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

For Pontiac's = IEATZ28. heard it an old sammy hagar song about T/A's. Dont listen if you can't handle corny songs.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By EFIhead

Re: LT1 swap with premium or regular gas?

I know this is an old thread, but I was wanting to run mid grade in an f-body LT1. I know that the factory combustion chambers are 54cc. Summit Racing has dished pistons that add 10cc, 12cc, and 23cc...
Forum: Fabrication
10-21-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,606
Posted By EFIhead

Re: short wheelbase Iroc

Are you the current owner?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Ridiculous overheating issues

My :2cents: is to "burp" the cooling system. I had a 79 T/A with a 400 pontiac that was extremely sensitive to air pockets in the system. The method I used was to put the front of the car on wheel...
Forum: History / Originality
10-10-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,889
Posted By EFIhead

Re: T-top bag ID

you might be able to use light duty leather cleaner on them to get the dust off, but do not use any armor all crap. They use silicones in they're products that dry out and crack plastics and vinyls....
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,876
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 82 trans am barn find

I believe one way is to get a photobucket account, upload them there, than put the links on your post. Cross Fire Injection setups make great paper weights:lol:
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,889
Posted By EFIhead

Re: T-top bag ID

First car was a 79 T/A. Had those bags. Keep in mind to list them as Fischer body bags, because hurst hatches were available on the earlier 2nd gens which had smaller hatches. Any damage at all? I...
Forum: TPI
10-08-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,198
Posted By EFIhead

sheet metal TPI intake/plenum

I searched this board and did find someone who worked for a company that makes sheet metal EFI intakes (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/567459-custom-efi-intake-help.html), but near as I can tell...
Forum: Fabrication
10-08-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,326
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rally camaro

well I have to say, this post really got the gears spinnin in my head. I'll need to find time to make some sketches, too bad I have no access to a scanner :( Whatever, I'll figure a way to get em' on...
Forum: Fabrication
10-08-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,326
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rally camaro

either way your fabin it all up, theres is no off the shelf long arm suspension for maros. Adjustable is definetly a good idea though, and i figure its easier to use tubing rather than boxing and...
Forum: Fabrication
10-08-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,326
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rally camaro

I was more thinking a seriously modded floor pan and wheel wells in the front and rear because you can weld 1/4 inch plates to the floor where suspension pieces will be and tie a substantial roll...
Forum: Fabrication
10-07-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,326
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rally camaro

I'd look to the Baja guys for inspiration if I was you. They use long arm, long travel suspension front and rear (some are solid axle rears with long trailing arms hinged near the middle of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-04-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 151,082
Posted By EFIhead

Re: C4 Corvette rear suspension swap notes...

You did an awesome job I bet you're Z kills Bimmers and Porches all day:D I was wondering though, do you think this set-up is any heavier than the original solid axle set-up and did you use...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-25-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,685
Posted By EFIhead

Re: T top drip seals 1A Auto

I wonder how well the " GM liscensed replacemnet t-top seals" work. The best I found for replacement seals on my dads 79 bird were made by metro supersoft and 3 months later you still have to SLAM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,634
Posted By EFIhead

Re: fires runs for a few seconds then dies??

:nod:I have to say so. You seem to have covered everything else. So run the test when you can and see what happens.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,634
Posted By EFIhead

Re: fires runs for a few seconds then dies??

If it ends up being a bad ECM it's around $120 from rockauto for the ACDelco part which isn't too bad for what it is. Have you tried disconnecting the MAF and starting it? That would put it in open...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,221
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 88 GTA 5.7 TPI will not start!!

Maybe it's already been suggested but the fuel pump is functioning and the injectors are good? Fuel/Air, compression, spark. Somethings missing or not functioning properly.:confused:
Forum: TPI
09-23-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 939
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 1990 Formula Starting Issue

so it fires up right away when warm?
Forum: Fabrication
09-23-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By EFIhead

Re: hankook camaro

Its not lame. You're not the first or the last person to troll these forums before getting a third gen. Doing so allows you to learn about these cars and know what to look for when searching for one...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-20-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 39,257
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Atilla's best builds

I have a quick question about the high torque TPI 350 build. What would need to be changed for it to run on midgrade and how much power would be lost for that? Also one more thing, why is it more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By EFIhead

Re: were verts de-tuned/geared

Or maybe people trolling this particular board don't know anything that could help. Try asking this on the convertible board, it's eight up from this one. Hope you find your answer:)
Forum: Interior
09-18-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,898
Posted By EFIhead

Re: vinyl wrapping

You should be able to just rough up the pieces a little and use a good quality upholstery glue to stick on whatever kind of fabric you want on there. Just be wary of spray glues, they are sold in...
Forum: Fabrication
09-17-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,953
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Custom Camaro Cowl Hood

I think it looks good the way it is without the louvers, more of smooth look to the hood. Based on the vid for making a mold, your best bet with something as large as the hood is to embed...
Forum: Fabrication
09-16-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,606
Posted By EFIhead

short wheelbase Iroc

http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/1948075095.html First time I seen this done to a third gen. Somehow I don't think it will catch on:lmao:
Forum: Fabrication
09-16-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,953
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Custom Camaro Cowl Hood

That hoods gonna look awesome. Not sure what methods you guys would use to create a mold and make that hood outa glass' but I like the methods this guy uses, he works at Go Fast Glass in Maryland....
Forum: Fabrication
09-15-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,633
Posted By EFIhead

Re: The Tips and Tricks thread

I was trimming a replacement floor patch for a bird with an air cut-off tool. The piece was clamped to my work bench and I was apparently too close to the sparks shooting out from the tool because I...
Forum: Body
09-14-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2,141
Views: 355,517
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Phase I done, Phase II-interior almost done, and now Phase III-drivetrain (454 LS

Just found this thread today. Can't believe it started in 2006 and still going. Awesome camaro, can,t wait to see it done.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rear tire slam

Well I hope you figure it out. Nothings worse than not being able to enjoy your F-Body.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 1991 Z-28 305 TPI dies randomly

Your 305 doesn't have Opti-spark, it was first introduced on the LT-1 in 93'.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,221
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 88 GTA 5.7 TPI will not start!!

whats the mileage? Maybe the timing chain slipped, they do stretch over time.
Forum: Body
09-12-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,901
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Fiberglass Door

If there was a way to replace the outer doorskin with a fiberglass one, that would lighten up the door some. It could be bonded on with some kind of industrial glue, like the 4th gens were. then you...
Forum: Body
09-12-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,056
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Well, it looked great for about 3 months :( + Fiberglass hood question

The nerve of some people! I'd be blind with fury if someone did that to my T/A.
Forum: Body
09-12-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 80,058
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Hot pink thirdgen, For the girls!

thats awesome that your doing your own work, theres a lot of guys out there who don't know the difference between a DA sander and orbital buffer. On a side note, as someone who went through a 2 year...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-12-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,515
Posted By EFIhead

Re: 1992 Firebird, Project Satan, need FEEDBACK!

If this is going to be a street car I would be pretty hesitant to put the pipes through the hood. If you go through with the 461 you should probably put in SFC's to help the car handle the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-12-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,865
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Photoshopped tail light upgrade 1992 Camaro/2010 lights

If somebody made blacked out LED tail lights for the camaro, that would be cool. And while their at it make em' for the firebirds too.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Rear tire slam

Could it be the exhaust pipe hitting the axle due to worn out or broken hangers? Cause I would think the axle tube would smack the exhaust pipe before the tire could smack the inner fender.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,268
Posted By EFIhead

Re: will a t5 hold up to a 350 tpi

Has anyone put in the Hurst shifter for T-5s? Heres a summit link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUU-3915032/ I've driven a 4 speed with a hurst Shifter and it felt rock solid.
Forum: Fabrication
09-10-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,625
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Full frame

Freedom for being creative is the whole reason I got into Third Gens. As far as I'm concerned the only F-Bodies that deserve sacred status is the 1989 Indy Pace Car turbo Trans Am and the small...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,457
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Nylon gear teeth?

thats good to know:cool:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,457
Posted By EFIhead

Re: Nylon gear teeth?

I never noticed solid timing sets making very much noise. I think they put the nylon teeth in to engineer an expiration date into the engines so people would have to buy new cars:( I was thinkin...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,457
Posted By EFIhead

Nylon gear teeth?

Does any one know if all the 305's and 350's put in third gens have nylon teeth on the timing gears or is it just certain years? I'm hoping GM might have smartened up in the later years and put in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,623
Posted By EFIhead

Re: HOW TO PULL TRANSMISSION??

nevermind
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