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Forum: Cooling
07-28-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

Here is more info.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1540x2000/126_r4_scroll_compressors_b46c43a7098d0cc67b24b4bd50fbbe9ea83efcc6.jpg
Forum: Cooling
07-28-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

Not True. The black steel band around the compressor is for looks only. There is no rubber seals like the old R4. Look at the back of the compressor and the ribs. They probably took an existing...
Forum: Cooling
05-23-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

Since this R4 is a scroll design, it should be very quite! Can you confirm ?

Where did you purchase this one from and cost?
Forum: Cooling
05-23-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

This one is a scroll design in R4 package and should be way more efficient than the old piston driven R4 and should be very quite as well.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By waid786

Re: Big Block 7.4 / 454 TBI - Refurbished $175 each shipped

Price dropped to $175 each shipped. They are also listed on eBay as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264761788099

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264761790225
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-12-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By waid786

Big Block 7.4 / 454 TBI - Refurbished $175 each shipped

I have two Big Block 7.4 / 454 TBI. These appears to be bead blasted and new gaskets and seals installed. I don't know anything about them or what motor they came out of. I have two of them and the...
Forum: Brakes
01-16-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By waid786

Re: 1LE Brakes and Master Cylinder Size. Dual bore (1.25" & 0.945") MC ?

So I should be able to bolt on the Thirdgen M/C in the S10. Correct?

The S10 uses integrated proportioning valve that is bolted to the ABS module. Would I need to switch the the proportioning...
Forum: Brakes
01-16-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By waid786

1LE Brakes and Master Cylinder Size. Dual bore (1.25" & 0.945") MC ?

The 1LE Calipers on Thirdgen used same piston size as the C4 Calipers which are twin 1.5” with 12” rotors. In order to keep my 15” wheels, I want to use the C4 brakes on an S10 which has a Master...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By waid786

Re: Passlock re-teach 2002 411 ECM. Any 2002 Truck BCM will work?

I did not realize there are people on eBay performing flash service for cheap and good reviews!
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-09-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By waid786

Re: Passlock re-teach 2002 411 ECM. Any 2002 Truck BCM will work?

I am trying not to send out the PCM twice.

Do you know anyone that can remove the Passlock, EGR, EVAP and 2nd O2 sensor for reasonable price?

Waid
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-08-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By waid786

Re: Passlock bypass without tune & lock cylinder. Any 99-02 Truck BCM will work ?

I will be getting it tuned professionally once I swap the cam later. For now, I was just thinking about getting it running in stock form without any mod. This way I don't pay twice!

Waid
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-08-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By waid786

Passlock re-teach 2002 411 ECM. Any 2002 Truck BCM will work?

For my swap, I bought a 4.8/4L65E which came out of a 2002 Tahoe. I pulled a 411 PCM from a 2002 Silverado but did not get the BCM nor the ignition lock cylinder. For now, I am not planning to...
Forum: Cooling
08-29-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

RockAuto also list following:

Buyer's Guide : GPD 6511351 A/C Compressor

BUICK ROADMASTER 1991-1993
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993
CHEVROLET BLAZER 1993-1995
CHEVROLET C1500 PICKUP 1990-1995...
Forum: Cooling
08-28-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

LOL.

Not at all. Matter of fact, I found another company making alternative to typical Piston R4.

One is Universal Air Conditioner (UAC) and other is Global Parts Distributors (GDP). I assume...
Forum: Cooling
08-24-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

I do find it very interesting that this company went out of the way and decided to re-engineer the R4 instead of cloning it.

Here is the back picture of the compressor. It appears that it is a...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Re: Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

If you search for 11169MC-KTAC on eBay you find this:
...
Forum: Cooling
08-21-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,688
Posted By waid786

Aftermarket R4 Compressor from UAC - Scroll Design!

While looking for a new R4 Compressor, I found an aftermarket company making an R4 but in a Scroll design! No Pistons. I would think the Scroll type with less moving part would me more reliable. ...
Forum: TBI
02-09-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: TBI on my 5.0 V8. Can Stock 305 TBI & 1227747 ECM support 300 hp ?

My project is coming along well. I am working on finishing my exhaust and also DIY Electric Steering from Nissan Versa and also from Toyota which I may post in this forum. Check this out:
...
Forum: TBI
01-22-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on 5.0 V8. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

RBob,

So I went to my local salvage yard and picked up 16197427 computer. I open the cover and this was inside! Not sure what to make of it. I also picked up the chips from various 16197427...
Forum: TBI
01-18-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on 5.0 V8. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

RBob, I checked the part numbers on the injectors. It looks like I have 2 of each.

#5235279 - White / Green - 54pph - 5.0L / 305 Cars/Trucks
#5235206 - Orange / Black - 61pph - 5.7L / 350...
Forum: TBI
01-16-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By waid786

Re: Cadillac Fleetwood TBI #17089032. What size are these injectors ?

Anyone know the flow ratings?


Waid
Forum: TBI
01-16-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By waid786

Re: Cadillac Fleetwood TBI #17089032. What size are these injectors ?

I will go back to the yard and see if I can get the numbers.

Waid
Forum: TBI
01-16-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By waid786

Re: Cadillac Fleetwood TBI #17089032. What size are these injectors ?

I will see if I can get the part number. The injector appears to have a Yellow and White paint mark.

Waid
Forum: TBI
01-16-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By waid786

Cadillac Fleetwood TBI #17089032. What size are these injectors ?

I am not finding any information on Cadillac TBI #17089032. I came across a 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood with 4.5 V8 at my local yard. I see little bit of Yellow paint mark on it.

Anyone know what...
Forum: TBI
01-09-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on 5.0 V8. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

I am not cheap but I am trying to avoid investing several hundred dollars in to flashing and re-tuning the old PCM. I make sense to invest in something like MicroSquirt with much more capability. I...
Forum: TBI
01-03-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on 5.0 V8. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

That's great news RBob. The Explorer 5.0 also has a crank trigger and also cam position sensor. I don't want to use the big upper and lower intake with port fuel injection, which I have, but want...
Forum: TBI
01-02-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on Ford 302. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

I have the Chevy 305 V8 TBI. I believe this is good for about 500 cfm.

My motor is actually a Ford Explorer 5.0 and still have the original port fuel injection upper and lower intake but I want o...
Forum: TBI
01-02-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

Re: MircoSquirt on Ford 302. Can Stock TBI support 300 hp ?

Sorry for not being clear.

I have two GM TBI's with the computer and wire harness. With bigger mods, the MegaSquirt may be the way to go over the stock GM Computer.

Thanks

Waid
Forum: TBI
01-01-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By waid786

TBI on my 5.0 V8. Can Stock 305 TBI & 1227747 ECM support 300 hp ?

Updated.

I have a stock GM TBI and I am looking to MircoSquirt or use original 1227747 ECM on my Ford 302 (Explorer 5.0) that is in a 1964 Ford Falcon. The only mod I made is little hotter cam...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,188
Posted By waid786

Re: Re-ring after honing a 250,000 mile motor - Cast, Moly or Plasma Piston Rings ?

Where did you find that 0.003" taper is bad?



According to Hasting (Which I am no were near and that my calculation is correct - I am at 0.003" and looks like I can go up to 0.012"):

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,188
Posted By waid786

Re: Re-ring after honing a 250,000 mile motor - Cast, Moly or Plasma Piston Rings ?

The circumference of a circle is: c = pi * d or the diameter is: d = c / pi.
Since I am only interested in the difference in the diameter and I don’t know the exact diameter of the piston bore at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,188
Posted By waid786

Re: Re-ring after honing a 250,000 mile motor - Cast, Moly or Plasma Piston Rings ?

Everything is still in spec. I measured the piston to wall clearance with feeler gauge and it is 0.003". Even the valve to guide clearance is still in spec. There is a tiny piston bore ridge. Since I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,188
Posted By waid786

Re-ring after honing a 250,000 mile motor - Cast, Moly or Plasma Piston Rings ?

I am helping a buddy who is computer literate rebuild a carbureted motor with 250,000 miles. The motor is in very good condition but going to be installing new cam bearings, rod bearings and main...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By waid786

Re: Fuel Injected LS with TH350 - Cheapest option for ECM? Please Help!!!

I would like tune it myself and that why I am asking which is easiest.

Thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By waid786

Re: Fuel Injected LS with TH350 - Cheapest option for ECM? Please Help!!!

I would love to use stock ECM if i can.

Can I make it work with TH350 and 3000 stall converter?

What happens with LS7 cam or other after market cam?



Thank you
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By waid786

Fuel Injected LS with TH350 - Cheapest option for ECM? Please Help!!!

I have 1986 Camaro and intalling a 5.3LS (bigger LS7 cam later) out of 2011 Truck. It will be my weekend bracket car and may drive around town too. If I go carburetor route, the intake, ignition &...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-13-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,178
Posted By waid786

5.3LS Edelbrock Carb Setup - Does it fit stock hood of Thirdgen (82-92) ?

Can someone please tell me if the 5.3LS with Carburetor setup would fit stock hood of the Thirdgen (92-82) ?

Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,188
Posted By waid786

1986 with 5.3LS / TH350 Swap for beginner ET Bracket Racing ???

Guys, I want to build my first car for beginner ET Bracket Racing. I was looking for 2nd gen but most of these are rotted out and good ones are overpriced. I started to consider Mustang Foxboy with...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,115
Posted By waid786

3rd or 4th gen - LS 5.3/TH350 Swap for beginner ET Bracket Racing ???

Guys, I want to build my first car for beginner ET Bracket Racing. I was looking for 2nd gen but most of these are rotted out and good ones are overpriced. I started to consider Mustang Foxboy with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,361
Posted By waid786

435 hp & 435 ft/lbs. Edelbrock E-Tec Top End Kit #2099. Anyone?

For my 77 350V8, I was planning to purchase the GMPP Vortec Heads with GMPP 350HO cam for a 330hp build. I saved up little more and now I am really considering the Edelbrock E-Tec Top End Kit #2099....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 84,646
Posted By waid786

Who here is running LS6 valve springs on stock Vortec heads?

I have seen many posts all over the internet of people saying the LS6 Beehive valve springs will fit the 96-00 Vortec 5.7 heads using 787-16 Comp retainers and stock Vortec keepers, thus requiring no...
Forum: TBI
02-01-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,677
Posted By waid786

TBI Conversion - 350HO - Vorec Heads (#12558060)/Cam (#24502476) - Help!

I would greatly appreciate if someone can point me in the right direction.

It has been a while since my original post. Finally have some funds and engine crane to start the swap.

I have a...
Forum: TBI
12-27-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By waid786

Re: 77 350 Carb./TH350 to TBI MAF ?

dimented24x7, thank for your reply.


There is a good reason why, all 100% of cars made tuday uses mass air flow. It works good. I go to new car shows and have not come across anyone who does...
Forum: TBI
12-25-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By waid786

77 350 Carb./TH350 to TBI MAF ?

I have a 1977 with 350 V8 with 4B Q-Jet Carburetor and 3-speed TH350 transmission. I really hate hard start, smell of gas in garage so I am going to change it to TBI. I already have a stock TBI from...
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