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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 698
Posted By vette9190

Re: Iroc wont start when warm.

Check The injectors. I had a problem like this. when the engine was cold and running in open loop it was fine. Once it reached operating temps and went into closed loop she would stall and sputter...
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,993
Posted By vette9190

Re: 91 Camaro Crank, No Start

Its behind the dash mounted to the firewall on my car. PITA to get to.
Forum: Cooling
04-21-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,772
Posted By vette9190

Re: NEED HELP! OVERHEATING

Probably a little bit of both. Every car I've owned newer then model year 2000
has had fans that can run after I turn off my car. My last 2 did it a lot but they are both turbocharged so that may...
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,772
Posted By vette9190

Re: NEED HELP! OVERHEATING

I use one of these to control my aux/AC fan and have reprogrammed the ecm for the primary fan.
...
Forum: Brakes
07-26-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,277
Posted By vette9190

Re: Lt1 10 bolt backing plates the same as third gen pbr backing plates?

These are 4th gen LT1 PBR backing plates. I believe the only difference between 3rd and 4th gen is the diameter for the axle tube. 4th gen being larger. In my research for my swap everything I've...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-24-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,451
Posted By vette9190

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Does This count.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20160416_184437_55f0e804f10bb50e507e464a9ea6ecfaf4391177.jpg

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 728
Posted By vette9190

Re: Screw in head studs?

I'm running a stock L98 Bottom end with a Stock LT1 cam. I ported the heads, cut the Valve guides for more lift, Pinned the studs and Put new 1.94/1.50 SS swirl polished and back-cut valves in with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 728
Posted By vette9190

Re: Screw in head studs?

I completely agree. I have the proform rockers too. only I went with 1.6's

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 728
Posted By vette9190

Re: Screw in head studs?

I'd still be worried about pulling a stud out. When I rebuilt my heads I put pins in to make sure the studs won't pull out. I wish I had it in my budget to get screw in studs but at the time I...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-29-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,962
Posted By vette9190

Re: New toy entering the garage soon. 2016 Focus RS on the way.

I'm Not usually a Ford guy but that is sweet. Hope you can go it sounds like a fun time.

I really love what Ford is doing these days. I wish Chevy would do more.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-27-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By vette9190

Re: She Just Wont Go...

how did you check the flexplate? the stock flex plate is pronene to cracking between the bolts. Its hard to see without removing the flexplate. the ticking sound is is the crank spinning and the...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-01-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,080
Posted By vette9190

Re: S_AUJP v5 Now Available

Awesome I was just getting ready to retune v4 for my latest upgrades
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-22-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,057
Posted By vette9190

Re: 17 x 9.5 Corvette sawblades....who's got 'em?

Got a set sitting in the garage waiting for tire and spacers
Forum: TPI
09-15-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,701
Posted By vette9190

Re: To cam or not to cam?

I've done it. I've had the same LT-1 cam in 3 engines now. My original LO3 with the stock swirl port heads, then I had stock 416's on the 305 when I did the swap to tpi and again when i swapped to a...
Forum: TPI
08-24-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
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Views: 354
Posted By vette9190

Re: Very random question, who would win?

the cobalt does not make more power. in 07 they made in the 140hp range.
I had an 09 cobalt ls which had the new at the time LAP engine which introduced vvt to the ecotec lineup. It made 155hp. they...
Forum: Cooling
08-17-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,797
Posted By vette9190

Re: 92 Camaro swelling radiator hose! please help!

Sounds like maybe a closed loop issue once it warms up to me.
Have you checked/replaced the MAP, IAT, or O2 sensor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,235
Posted By vette9190

Re: Code 32 trouble..HELP!!!

Check your facts. a 1992 model like what the OP has is a MAP car not a MAf car.
Please do not share wrong information 1990-92 cars are all Speed Density cars using MAP sensors. 89 and older use MAF
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By vette9190

Re: K&N filter vs. Stock intake?

That intake is for Camaro's only. It will not clear the Firebird hood. The birds had a tube running over to behind the headlight pocket area.
And Again your car is MAP not MAF all 92's are MAP cars...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By vette9190

Re: K&N filter vs. Stock intake?

92's are speed density cars not MAF cars. They use a MAP sensor instead.
That setup is actually gonna hurt more then help. With the filter located that way you will be sucking in hot air coming off...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By vette9190

Re: Wheels turn?

Christ, da heights huh. No not much has changed. It was a dive when i lived there as a kid and it a still a dive whenever i visit my parents. Yeah You a Bloom trojan too?

not uncommon for the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-21-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By vette9190

Re: LS1 front calipers

still available. I'm local and can come pick them up
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-26-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By vette9190

Re: I need a mechanic

Do you have a chip in the key? It could be a VATS issue see the tech article on how to bypass it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By vette9190

Re: Please don't say the engine blew

pull the valve cover. maybe its a broken valve or valve spring. check that first
Forum: Engine Swap
09-28-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By vette9190

Re: L03 to L98 Swap

I did this swap. Not as hard as people say. The easiest way is to get the harness with the tpi system but you can repin the tbi harness if you want. I believe there is a tech article on this here on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By vette9190

Re: Need help with my sons car...Please !!!

I had a similar problem with my car. It was a bad negative Battery cable. Once I changed it my problem was solved try that
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,495
Posted By vette9190

Re: Running too hot with intercooler if fog lights are installed or w/o fog lights if

Have you thought about not running the trans through the radiator? I think if you added a fan on the trans cooler and it was big enough it would cool the trans without the need to run it through the...
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,495
Posted By vette9190

Re: Running too hot with intercooler if fog lights are installed or w/o fog lights if

No exterior mods what so ever?? Not even fender vents?

Do you have an oil cooler and a trans cooler? Im thinkin' you could get the ones with fans and mount them in the front area of the fenders...
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,495
Posted By vette9190

Re: Running too hot with intercooler if fog lights are installed or w/o fog lights if

ZZ3ASTRO

I have been following your turbo build for a while now and I agree. Maybe you need to work on venting under hood heat with louvers or and open cowl hood or even one of those custom heat...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,497
Posted By vette9190

Re: Trying to figure out what engine I have.

Yes but not all is lost. In your first post here you gave a head casting number. 083 heads are TPI heads not the crappy lo3 swirl port heads. however they are 64 cc heads originally for the 350 and...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,497
Posted By vette9190

Re: Trying to figure out what engine I have.

sorry I ment RPO decoder

As the rpo code should tell jhim if its a iroc or not

I thought we can to the conclusion that its a 305 on his other thread didn't we.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,497
Posted By vette9190

Re: Trying to figure out what engine I have.

You should also look at your rpo codes. They will either be on a sticker under the middle console lid or in the locking glove box in the hatch area on the driver side. the sticker will have the vin...
Forum: TPI
09-14-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,758
Posted By vette9190

Re: 305 tpi spun bearing..350 tbi?

The Heads on that 350 tbi may be swirl port if they are you should r&r ur 305 haeds and use those. Grab a lt1 cam should be able to find one cheap check the boards here. I payed 30 for mine. you can...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,753
Posted By vette9190

Re: 5.7 TPI starting issues - Please Help!

on mine all the injectors ohm'ed out just fine and they worked just fine but just didn't have
the umph anymore to run the car when in closed loop.
Forum: TPI
08-30-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,753
Posted By vette9190

Re: 5.7 TPI starting issues - Please Help!

I had this exact same issue when i did my tpi swap.
It was the injectors. I tried using the originals that came with the tpi i got and this would happen after it warmed up enough to go into closed...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-06-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,053
Posted By vette9190

Re: 305 Vortec TPI Build Questions

You would have to have the intake side of the heads angle milled to to keep the proper angle to mate with the intake manifold
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-19-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,097
Posted By vette9190

Re: 4th gen posi vs 3rd gen posi ?

Thats just the ring gear size. The housing didn't change. so you can swap pretty freely from 1982 to 2002.
Also s series truck used the same rear as well. I have gotten many a 3.73 gear set from s...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-19-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,097
Posted By vette9190

Re: 4th gen posi vs 3rd gen posi ?

I have a 4th gen zexel torsen limited slip in my RS. I bought it new from SLP back when they were making them for the 4th gen SS conversions. Its a pretty good unit. It acts like a poor mans...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,789
Posted By vette9190

Re: TPI Swappers Guide

good. I had that book it was useless. Don't think you will find better vac diags. your gonna have to guess a little. Thats what I did, shouldn't be a lot of open lines laying around.
Those other...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-15-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
Posted By vette9190

Re: 700r4 overdrive question

NO! The 700 will not shift into 4th at WOT. And will downshift at anything more then half throttle when stock. there are or were kit available to mod the tranny. I have the B&M sleeve that move the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-18-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,985
Posted By vette9190

Re: Camaro vs Mustang (The battle continues)

Oh and My ex-wife had a 02 Gt vert when we first started dating. After we got hitched I started driving it for work. Not fast but pretty decent would have left my LO3 powered RS in the dust even with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-17-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,985
Posted By vette9190

Re: Camaro vs Mustang (The battle continues)

2002 stangs had 4.6 not 5.0 engines
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By vette9190

Re: Acceleration seems off

how bout a plain old tune up. plug wires, cap, rotor, set timing, change air filter. set minimum aircheck vacuum hoses for leaks, set the tv cable adjustment, trans fluid and filter change.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-10-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By vette9190

Re: 88-92 TBI positive battery cable

go to autozone and by one they are like 10 dollars. oh and i just happen to have a new in the box battery cable from autozone that i bought and didn't use. pm me if you want it. I live just south of...
Forum: TBI
09-10-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,234
Posted By vette9190

Re: TBI to CARB need advice on the heads

stock heads only support about .480 in lift max. I agree to much cam for your needs. and those heads need major work to flow anything. you'd be better off swappin heads to like some sr torqers or...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
03-18-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By vette9190

Re: Cam91Rs1 "Great Seller" I think Not Look at this email exchange, You be the Jud

I have seen way to many complaints on this board about cam91rs for it to be a coincidence.
Can I suggest something i have seen on other boards I am a member of.
A bad seller sticky at the top of...
Forum: Interior
03-10-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,666
Posted By vette9190

Re: HAWKS 90-92 CAMARO AUTOMETER GAUGE KIT COMING SOONHi,

Looks great. Just what I've been wanting. Will there be options for what gauges you can get it with?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-10-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By vette9190

Re: What do you think about THIS engine?

Late 70'2 blocks are not roller. You will need to change the cam and intake to really use that engine. The bus engine has nothing past 4000rpm. You may also have to change the heads or at least have...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-09-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,572
Posted By vette9190

Re: Racing with the t-tops off

How Modded r u. the reason I ask is I know people that did that and the t tops wouldn't go back on after the race. Now this car was pushin over 450 at the crank and was not tied or braced in any way.
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-09-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,047
Posted By vette9190

Re: It's a boy :-)

Congrats!
Forum: TPI
11-24-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,751
Posted By vette9190

Re: 350 with 305 heads, ? on Heads!

Actually alot of parts from the tpi motors are the same. And the only difference from the 081 and 083 heads are combustion chamber size and valve size. The heads themsevles flow almost the same in...
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