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Forum: TPI
04-16-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 6,598
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

Did you see this sticky post?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/461376-quest-better-flowing-tpi.html

I, my father Dyno Don, Allan (1989GTATransAm) and JerryWho, spent several years back then...
Forum: Exhaust
03-10-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: What headers will fit and what are my best options?

Did you read the sticky posts and search this forum? Its one of the most talked about topics.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/152269-whats-best-exhaust-what.html
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: 5.3 Gen 4 Swap into 3rd Gen in CALI

Your best and easier LS swap in CA is the LS3 E-ROD swap, but its like $12-$15k dollars.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Difference between cams in 87-89 and 90-91 305 TPI 5 speed?

DynoDave43 posted the correct info. There is only a tiny difference between the 89 and 91 camshafts, not enough to be worth swapping. The HP difference was from the dual cats and slight bump in...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Does A TPI Base From a 1989 Corvette Work With An 86 LB9?

Really? I thought the 85-91 TPI Corvettes all used the same bolt style, the 86-earlier. The 87-92 Camaro/Firebird used the 72* center bolt holes. So I would think a Corvette manifold would fit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: [305 TPI] Must press gas to start?

Sounds like its not getting enough air? Clean the IAC passages (valve at bottom of throttle body) and then do the IAC and TPS reset procedure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Hot Rod Power Tour West

I'm planning on going Sunday to watch at Pomona.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-21-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: TPI Tuning "Hacks"

Increase timing in the upper RPM's by around 5 degrees.

Lower fan-turn on temps by 10 degrees.

Increase torque converter lock-up by 5 MPH.
Forum: Exhaust
09-25-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Capping aftermarket header smog tubes

Sticky post at the top of this forum:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/213310-can-i-run-my.html
Forum: Exhaust
08-29-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Any other headers fit the SLP y-pipe?

No, headers and y-pipe are a matched set and only fit each other.
Forum: Exhaust
02-18-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Headers to stock exhaust.

Headers and y-pipe are a matched set. You cannot mix and match stock with aftermarket sets.
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,353
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Edelbrock header y-pipe question

Ricky,

Post here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/671407-edelbrock-replacement-y-pipe.html
Forum: Southern California Area
04-25-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By Kevin91Z

Dyno Day this Saturday April 30th

Sorry I failed to post this sooner.

The NorCal group is coming down here to have me dyno-tune their cars this Saturday April 30th at 9am at our usual place:


http://markdibella.com/

MD...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-06-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: What are the current smog limits for our cars now?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/963x130/smogtest_55e8901a4b3fa4f17467a6276b072dd2f8352634.png
Here's mine for a 1990 Trans Am. They only measure CO2 and O2 for reference,...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,415
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: 3 wire or 1 wire O2 sensor

That engine at the time was a ported ZZ4 heads, LT4 hot cam, headers, etc. It made 318 RWHP and 419 RWTQ. The T5 blew up when I started running 12's shortly after that.

Go to the TPI forum...
Forum: Exhaust
12-24-2021, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Header Recommendation

Headers and y-pipe are a matched set, so only SLP headers will fit perfectly with SLP y-pipe.
Forum: TPI
09-06-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,872
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: TPI Combo - Low Dyno Results

Its not a thing, it just makes the TPS voltage the computer sees higher, so the computer thinks the throttle is open more than it really is. Supposedly that would make the computer give more fuel...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-19-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 31,317
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: SoCal Thirdgen Friendly Companies

Try ARCE Engine: http://arceengines.com/
Forum: Southern California Area
03-19-2021, 12:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 31,317
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: SoCal Thirdgen Friendly Companies

Ask Quarter Mile Performance in Chatsworth. http://www.qmpracing.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,629
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: 5.7 TPI rebuild

Don't bother with Vortec heads on a TPI engine. The Vortec TPI base flows the same as stock and has little room for improvement by porting.

AFR 195 or Trick Flow 195 are the best heads.
Forum: Southern California Area
03-11-2021, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,537
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Super Ram AFR Heads

So sorry you have to part it out. :( What about putting the engine into your Camaro?
Forum: TPI
03-01-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,205
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: How much power am I losing?

For reference, we tried a 58mm throttle body on the white Trans Am, and at it made no difference in peak horsepower or torque over the 52mm.

I'm glad you figured out the issue. Those rubber hoses...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-01-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: HP gain on TPI 350

Naw, you don't need to stroke it unless you're going to a short-runner intake like a Stealth Ram or Mini Ram.

I made 282 RWHP and 380 RWTQ with ZZ4 heads and cam, headers, TPIS intake and AS&M...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-06-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Any meets this fall?

Here's the Fresno info, its this Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/events/229403491425171

Unfortunately I can't make it.

We don't have anything else planned this year, hopefully we can start...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-20-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Kevin91Z

re: Annual Picnic in August - Postponed

We're going to have to postpone this until its safer. Even outdoors, we will be too close to each other and sharing food and drink.
Forum: Southern California Area
07-10-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Kevin91Z

Annual Picnic in August - Postponed

Lets start making plans for our annual picnic in August. Which Saturday is best for you?

August 8th
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29th

This will also be a retirement party for Dyno Don. The...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-29-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: anybody in socal have a rear end for sale

This post is 13 years old.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-27-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,680
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Hawks 17" CrossLace GTA Wheels

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1280x960/19983475_999202483556073_2351854628473053726_o_d84750541856dc90a092b0ab2cb616fe4d4879d5.jpg
These ones are for sale in SoCal if...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-21-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Parting out '91Z28 - Candy Cane is retired

ECM is available, TPI intake is sold, but Don probably has some stock TPI intakes available.
Forum: Northern California
01-09-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Mechanic needed Sacramento area

Contact Bennie at AutoStart: https://www.autostart.ws/
Forum: Exhaust
01-08-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: tune with exhaust

No, you're fine. You'll need a new tune when you install cam and heads. The stock computer can adjust for a better exhaust.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-08-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Parting out '91Z28 - Candy Cane is retired

The third post is a picture of the body. If you need more, I ask you to come by and look.
Forum: TPI
12-19-2019, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Anyone put together a list of CARB approved cams for L98's?

We've passed CA's smog test with 226/232 camshafts. Just don't tell them what's in it. :D

The camshaft goes with the rest of the combo, so what are you planning?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,110
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Best Manual Transmission for a 500hp 350 TPI?

T56 for sure. Or a Tremec or Richmond 5-speed. Either one will cost big money.

We have 355 TPI in SoCal making 400 horsepower to the wheels. 500 HP at the crank is not impossible.
Forum: Southern California Area
11-11-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Parting out '91Z28 - Candy Cane is retired

Don't feel bad Tyler, I jumped to the same conclusion. LOL
Forum: Southern California Area
11-11-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Parting out '91Z28 - Candy Cane is retired

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1280x960/19983475_999202483556073_2351854628473053726_o_582510893c6218e3b57f1ca38fe3d51069b51fcc.jpg
Forum: Southern California Area
11-10-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,798
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Parting out '91Z28 - Candy Cane is retired

No its not t-tops.

Its time to retire the Candy Cane. Don has his new truck, so I will be taking over his '90 Trans Am.

Contact Don if you want parts or the whole car. Wheels and tires are...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-29-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By Kevin91Z

TPI Dyno Tuning this Saturday 2nd

I have a customer wanting me to dyno tune their car, so we'll be at our usual place in Westminster, MD Automotive at 10am this Saturday the 2nd.

If anyone else is interested, let me know and...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-13-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Cen-Cal Third Gen Meet 2019

Here are the pics for those that are not on Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/CenCalThirdGenz/photos/
Forum: Southern California Area
10-11-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Cen-Cal Third Gen Meet 2019

The 5 freeway and many other highways in the area are closed due to the fires. I'm sorry but we're not going. Everyone please stay safe.
...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-09-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Cen-Cal Third Gen Meet 2019

SoCal meeting spot:


Park & Ride
3000 W Orangethorpe Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621

Corner of Orangethorpe and Magnolia right off the 91 freeway.

Meet before 8am, leave at 8am. Trip takes about...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-04-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,722
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Cen-Cal Third Gen Meet 2019

Come by the shop tomorrow and lets get it finished up.
Forum: TPI
09-29-2019, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,200
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: is it worth it to port/polish intake system?

See the sticky thread at the top "Quest for a better flowing TPI" and see my mods and results.

You'll gain more with ported aftermarket parts, but even the stock parts will respond to porting.
Forum: TBI
09-29-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,055
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Turbo and TBI

The biggest problem with the TBI is it only has two injectors. 61lbs x 2 = 122 lbs/hour. A stock 305 TPI has 19lbs x 8 = 152lbs/hour. And we know 19lbs injectors are good for about 325-350...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-29-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,785
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: LS versus TPI Stroker Swap

I see you're in CA too, so good luck with a smog-legal LS1 swap, if you're worried about that.

Yes any sort of long-runner TPI will choke off a stroker engine. If you're keeping TPI you need...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-26-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: SoCal for Sale - "SS" Camaro Hood

Yes its the bolt-on style, but there is no hardware on it now. You will need to provide your own.
Forum: Southern California Area
08-24-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kevin91Z

SoCal for Sale - "SS" Camaro Hood

I have wanted to save the money and paint, and put this hood on my car forever, but its been sitting in Don's attic for 6 years now, and its just not going to happen.

Bring me $250 and come get...
Forum: TPI
08-19-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,298
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: tpi 305 vs tbi 305 ?

Just for a reference, my first thirdgen was a 1992 Camaro RS with TBI. When I got my 91 Z28, my dad took over the 92. It dynoed stock at 150 RWHP and 220 RWTQ. He converted it to TPI using the...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-16-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,377
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: CA Friendly L98 Upgrade - In Progress

Youre removing that stock camshaft right? You got the 2032 to put in there?
Forum: Southern California Area
08-10-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,034
Posted By Kevin91Z

Re: Need carb adjustment for smog?

You can try Bob and George in Ontario:

http://customcarbs.com/

Tell them Kevin from Manley sent you.
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