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Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,701
Posted By SbFormula

Re: 383 Stroker with FIRST® intake swap

alan91z28 , have you finished your FIRST install?
Forum: TPI
04-22-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 507
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Knock count questions

Well!!! It depends. GM could have had commanded SA at 35* for instance. With 8* of KR, that brings SA down to 27* momentary. But with the ICM Latency tune out of whack (from factory), real SA at...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 507
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Knock count questions

Exactly. I bet you they were like that right from factory. I've seen many data logs with KR being activated on that gas pedal blip or 700R4 downshift. Up to 8* KR that lingers for many seconds...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 507
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Knock count questions

My 2cents worth. There are probably other ways to go about with your issue though.

For analysis, you might want to look at the knock retard (KR). I like using a chart. Every time KR goes up, it's...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-22-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 131
Posted By SbFormula

Re: EBL Flash ECM list preferences?

Check with RBob

I believe some might be "discontinued"

BTW, I thought you were leaving TGO!
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 387
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Autometer fuel pressure gauge

FletcherHubbard, this is part of my answer at post #2. What are you trying to do here? You believe what I believe right?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By SbFormula

Re: 84 Camaro 305 to BluePrint 383 engine swap questions...help!

Just curious. Would that 700R4 shift at 5200rpm during WOT? Probably not! It might end-up shifting at 4800rpm and dropping under 3000rpm, not taking advantage of HP curve! A T5 or T56 would most...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

"Can the IROC-Z be competitive in modern racing?

Hammer Fab


Here's part one:

https://youtu.be/8rj03rSxxrM

Check out his playlist on his YouTube channel for the whole series.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

From post #10

"So far the only thing making me feel like an idiot is buying a car and putting money into something where the owner base has the maturity level of an angry teenage girl who's mad...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Why would he leave?

It was quite the emotional response. It's like his ego took a beating or something. His name was not mentioned at all in post#8. Would not be the first time egos are flying...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Love it!!! Like I said. It's all subjective.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

So true!!!!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Here's a nice build. That would be considered "respectable" right?

Imagine the resources that went into that.

DES-Z

https://youtu.be/H5CpMtgBCuA
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

It's happening to me. The other change is resources. Once you get them... well... you don't want to bother anymore. Just turn the key and go.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing... just turn the key and go
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

:yup:

That's exactly why I keep my old cars... to keep tinkering in my early retirement. I am trying to acquire a local Trans Am '87 that is sitting in a barn. It has the LG4 150hp in it with AT....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Hahahah :lmao:
I did have adaptive cruise control though!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Track mode with paddle shift. Loved it. I drove manual for 30 years. With the new ATs out there, I could careless about shifting anymore lol.

This argument about old is more exiting and newer is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Last week, for a few hours, I drove a '23 Charger Scath Pack Swinger with 305s tires from factory. They call them "Last Call"!!! There was absolutely nothing "boring/no fun about it" lol. The sound...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,910
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

What a topic!

That is exactly why I don't want to poor money, anymore, in any kind of 3rd gen F-Bodies to turn them into a "street performance". They'll end-up being noisy, full of rattle and...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-31-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Best Wideband for tunning with $8D What are you guys using today

Been running Autometer for over 10 years... no issues. Also have AEMs on 2 other cars. They work excellent.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-21-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 162
Posted By SbFormula

Re: lifter help

I used the Vice Grip garage method also. Be aware though, you could still push the hydraulic lifter down without noticing and not be at 0 lash. I assume you are doing it with intake still in place....
Forum: Brakes
03-21-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 355
Posted By SbFormula

Re: A little drum brake diagnosis help please

2 cents worth!

Had the exact same problem. OEM fluid after 30 years on a completely original IROC-Z low milage. I ended-up pushing the brake pedal a bit with bleeder removed. It unjammed it lol....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Gauge cluster fuse blown, car won't turn over

This statement alone says it all!

How can we help if you are "clueless" about your thirdgen? How "clueless" are you? Do you even know how basic automotive electrical works? What's the engine in...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-20-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 964
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Data Logging Analysis 101

PART#2

INFO #3
"gotcha, it seems like i’m basing my theory off of the maf system i thought i was familiar with 10 years ago and was incorrect on map sensor function. the throttle body leak could...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-20-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 964
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Data Logging Analysis 101

PART#1

THIS IS A LONG ONE BUT VERY INFORMATIVE. It goes over post #22 & #23 as I am limited in character.

INFO#1

TGO member reached out to see if I could help with a '92 GMC k2500 454 TBI,...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-20-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 964
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Data Logging Analysis 101

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Forum: DIY PROM
03-20-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 964
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Data Logging Analysis 101

Here's an interesting exchange that shows how datalogging analysis can help:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/785270-tpi-datalog-review-stumbling.html
Forum: DIY PROM
03-12-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

Looking at his .CSV, there is no large delta-MAP event with small throttle movement.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

Need .XDL and .ADX
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

Not sure what you mean?

The datalog recorded a steady WB AFR of 11.32 for the entire 52sec run. Is it an accurate recording? If not, what was you WB AFR gauge displaying?
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

Again, quickly looking at your .CSV. When you hold that throttle at some point, the O2 voltage goes way low and INT shoots right-up. BLM cell # does not change, it stays in #4, leaned-out at 114. You...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

First thing I've noticed from your .CSV is your WB is stuck at 11.32. Makes no sense as the NBO2 sensor voltage swings. WB AFR should bounce around a bit. Not normal to be fixed over 52 seconds of...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 628
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New Build Lean O2 / Low BLM's

Can you attach your .XDL and .ADX? Those .CSV file are a pain to read and analyze.
What ecm are you using?
What mask? S_AUJP?
AT ot MT?

Peace
Forum: TPI
03-07-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Suggestions For Mods

:yup:

the famous "I just want a bit more power".. out of a 190HP '80s engine :driving:

OK, let's get it to 210, 215 or maybe 230... WOO HOO
Forum: Electronics
03-04-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 387
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Autometer fuel pressure gauge

:hmmm:

Interesting. I believe the ECU sends the reference voltage to the sensor. If you hook the gauge to the same sensor, the ECU and Gauge will most likely back feed each other possibly creating...
Forum: TPI
03-04-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 396
Posted By SbFormula

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

:lmao:

That was for the FIRST TPI Intake. It won't work for OEM.
...
Forum: TPI
03-03-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 396
Posted By SbFormula

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

I've been running an Aeromotive (#13301) for over 10 years without issue. Fuel pressure is always stable and I never had to readjust it. It makes funky noise on initial priming but that's about it....
Forum: Electronics
02-26-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,207
Posted By SbFormula

Re: What are the 3 RELAYS on the Firewall??

If you want Pocket to reply you can include his name with a @ and select from the list. That should send him a notification.
Cheers
Forum: DIY PROM
02-18-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

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Forum: DIY PROM
02-18-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

:yup:

Yep. I do that too. You can also pick-up typos like "8" instead of "80" for VE. Ask me how I know lol? Going down the highway and having the engine fall on its face ... :doh:... :idiot:
...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-17-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

I should have better explained. My bad.

When I say 8%, I mean 118 to 138 max/min for BLM, if you use BLM. You can have an average BLM of 128 with extremes at 148 and 106 for example. You'd rather...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-17-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

That is the million dollar question! I'm doing it my way but I am sure there are other ways. It took me many, many, many hours to come-up with this system. I have and advanced knowledge of Excel...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-17-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

True! Forgot to mention I also disabled the Prop gain lol

Such a complicated system... antiquated IMO. Lately, I've been taking courses on tuning with newer systems. Ohhh my... the simplicity is...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-17-2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

Not that I am aware of. I just built my own.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-17-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 793
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Chasing BLMs

ummm!

Example using this formula
Average INT =132
Old_VE = 80
132 = lean = need to add fuel = need to increase VE
New_VE = 80 x (1+((128-132)x0.0034))
New_VE = 80 x 0.9864
New_VE = 78.9
Forum: TPI
02-14-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By SbFormula

Re: New car new to the forum

Nice find!

Here's the one I got a couple of years ago. '89 one owner all original IROC-Z LB9, MT, 22k miles. It sat for a while but got going easy. Here's what I did:

New gas, fuel filter...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Belt Routing Sticker -- no AIR.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/787812-serpentine-belt-size-smop.html
Forum: TPI
02-14-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By SbFormula

Re: Belt Routing Sticker -- no AIR.

I use Dayco 5060968 = 96.8"
6PK2450 = 96.5"
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