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Forum: Cooling
Today, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 63
Posted By Komet

Re: eBay Radiator Warning!

Sometimes the adapter I want is out of stock and I have to combine multiple adapters with a union. The other option is re-flare and convert to -AN.
Forum: South Central Region
04-26-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 876
Posted By Komet

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

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Forum: Members Firebirds
04-23-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,786
Posted By Komet

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

This car is awesome. My seats were all frozen up too.
Forum: TBI
04-23-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 421
Posted By Komet

Re: '84 Camaro: Decent first car?

If you want to be a car guy and wrench on your own ride, yeah they're good. If you're going to send it to the shop all the time, you'll probably burn out your patience and wallet.

All rwd cars are...
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By Komet

Re: massively screwed up wiring in 1991 Camaro

Buy a factory service manual, then identify them one by one and write what they do on painters tape with a sharpie.
Forum: History / Originality
04-18-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 316
Posted By Komet

Re: Factory TPI Water Pump

Not sure about the original part number, I bought a closeout sale remanufactured pump for $7 or something and it works fine. What I can tell you, is to clean the pump surface with alcohol, mask all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,900
Posted By Komet

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Actually don't because it's all unboxing videos and dude dropped the project 4 months ago.
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By Komet

Re: Holley Terminator X vs Fitech 38350

Assuming equal install quality, they should be equally reliable. The FiTech ecm is well made, the harness is meh aftermarket. The Holley system will be easier to use. It has an order of magnitude...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,900
Posted By Komet

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Some idiot here, I think any 30+ year old sports car that can still do what it did from the factory is respectable because it takes talent to keep them on the road at this point.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-12-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 204
Posted By Komet

Re: fitec

Professor perfect here, sorry for the delay. Watch these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Aw7Fkx-sRI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWPLdRaZwHs

Then watch this four part series:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Komet

Re: Oil cooler removal

Needed it to convert the L31 I had with the cooler, I guess it depends on what motor you're using.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Komet

Re: Oil cooler removal

Whatever size WIX #51060 is fits in a third gen. Unless you've got a front driveshaft.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Komet

Re: Oil cooler removal

Yep, you will also need to buy two 5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolts to install it. Blue loctite recommended on those. The gasket is controversial.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Komet

Re: Oil cooler removal

You'll need a new oil filter adapter, that's it. Not very difficult. Definitely do not do the heater hose thing.
Forum: Power Adders
04-02-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By Komet

Re: Mods suggestions for l98 350

3.73 gear in the back, higher stall converter, 100 shot of nitrous.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-30-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By Komet

Re: Free engine swap albeit 305/t5

I'd do it for that price. It'll be easy to swap in a 350 later when the 305 goes.
Forum: Electronics
03-27-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 341
Posted By Komet

Re: Ground wires on back of head

Trace them (check continuity) to the pinout on the other end and look that location up in the diagram.
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-24-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,747
Posted By Komet

Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance

Basically I just search for whatever Tuned Performance says and do that, works every time. Brian is a legend in our own time, an invaluable resource.
Forum: TPI
03-23-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By Komet

Re: fitech 38350

No, do it the way they want you to do it.
Forum: TPI
03-15-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 213
Posted By Komet

Re: 89 GTA 5.7l No Fuel Pressure

Hotwire the fuel pump. If it doesn't do the bzzzt, it's bad again.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-27-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,786
Posted By Komet

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

That is wild, I would have written off that motor as a boat anchor. Hopefully the machine shop can get it ready to go.
Forum: Interior
02-13-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 617
Posted By Komet

Re: Too tall for a firebird?

There's seat relocators that will give you an extra 2" back, I used those to get comfortable and I don't quite put it all the way back but I'm only 6'3" 42" inseam.

They are decently roomy inside...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By Komet

Re: Low Voltage to FiTech EFI

Clean grounds, replace battery cables, inspect fusible links. Your juice ain't flowin good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By Komet

Re: Starting an engine that was sitting 10 years

I agree, get a couple rotations of the motor by hand after you fog it. Definitely remove all the old gas. I've gotten away with just a siphon twice on my revivals but I think the cars stopped running...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-03-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,786
Posted By Komet

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

Hey that's solid progress, just getting to engine out is a fair bit of messing around.

I like the car, I bet it's still a sharp driver with only 76k on it.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-03-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By Komet

Re: Coolant/washer jugs

My washer reservoir was cracked, I replaced it with one from Chase Bays:

https://www.chasebays.com/collections/frontpage/products/chase-bays-windshield-washer-reservoir-intercooler-sprayer
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-02-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By Komet

Re: Koni vs KYB

You can spend far, far bigger than Konis. That being said, Konis are great shocks and you will likely enjoy them. KYB is the minimum acceptable choice.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By Komet

Re: Part 4, about the LSx

I remember when the bomb went off.

There I was, knee deep in my LS swap. The stock accessory drive is tainted with the curse of technology, in the weeks prior I dug a 20ft hole and buried them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By Komet

Re: Information about rochester injectors?

New OEM Rebuilt ebay injectors, that's gonna be a no from me. I recommend spending a little more and going with a set of Delphis from Southbay:
...
Forum: TPI
02-01-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By Komet

Re: FiTech 38350 Speed sensor question

I should have been more specific, any speed of PPM signal that comes from the tailshaft can be corrected for which I believe is magnetic pulse only. I don't imagine an additional box would be...
Forum: TPI
02-01-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By Komet

Re: FiTech 38350 Speed sensor question

The ecm can accept any signal and you adjust it in the settings until the handheld's speed matches your actual speed. I was using a 4L60E so I did have the plug on my tailshaft, but considering this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Komet

Re: Parting words to the wise

You aren't doing anyone a favor by recommending mud terrain tires. Unless you're facing soupy mud on a regular basis, 3pmsf all terrains are the better choice.
Forum: TPI
02-01-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By Komet

Re: Use of TPI on something other than a V8

The BMW M70 v12 used two ECMs, fuel pumps, distributors, mafs, practically everything was doubled up. I think the Porsche v8 in the 928 did as well. Good 'ol Bosch squaring the failure rate. You can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 74,796
Posted By Komet

Re: the D with the circle around it (overdrive) or the ordinary D, which is better?

This thread again. I forgot this was where the guilt comes from when I annihilate my rear tires in a busy city intersection and forget to drop it in D first.
Forum: TPI
01-31-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By Komet

Re: Use of TPI on something other than a V8

Agreed, I have one as well and I'd do it again.


Driver failure would be my concern. The scenario I envisioned was one where it works all through the short test phase until summer when you're 45+...
Forum: TPI
01-30-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By Komet

Re: Use of TPI on something other than a V8

Here are some guys talking about the way I would approach running a batch fire efi v12:
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-29-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 766
Posted By Komet

Re: The wide tires fraud

[citation needed]

The right tires width is like the best header arrangement; ultimately you're limited by packaging and there comes a point when it's not what's slowing you down anymore.
Forum: Interior
01-27-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By Komet

Re: REglue Sagging Headliner 1984 Trans AM

Original fabric will absolutely be destroyed when it's removed. If it's sagging, it's already destroyed so there's no saving it.

The glue you want is 3M Headliner Adhesive, other glues will not...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By Komet

Re: Use of TPI on something other than a V8

Well I hate to break it to you, but that's exactly what you're going to need to be doing.

Oh no, your issues will be multiple, unique, and poorly understood. TPI is an antique fuel injection...
Forum: Cooling
01-25-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 603
Posted By Komet

Re: Would you keep the coolant lines to the oil filter

They're more of an oil temperature regulator. Personally I did not, after cleaning the disastrous leak mess they caused.
Forum: TPI
01-24-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By Komet

Re: Use of TPI on something other than a V8

What top secret motor are we putting TPI on here? You are correct that batch fire MPFI doesn't care what it's actually running but I'm mostly wondering what you're doing for a lower manifold if it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
Posted By Komet

Re: Gas in Oil

The Equinox is a terrible vehicle. Do yourself a favor and have it crushed for scrap, and buy a third gen.

Also, do your own oil changes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,018
Posted By Komet

Re: What am I looking at?

Whenever I get discouraged, I just lower my expectations. Works every time!
Forum: TPI
01-18-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,731
Posted By Komet

Re: 305 Tpi mod advice

THANK YOU

I always tell people to buy a slightly used Acura or Lexus instead of the equivalent Honda / Toyota. Let someone else take the depreciation hit and enjoy the luxury.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By Komet

Re: Overheating battery terminal

Troubleshooting would be done with a multimeter. I'd start with battery voltage, see if it's overcharging. Clean all grounds, that never hurts. If they're the original side post battery cables, they...
Forum: V6
01-17-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By Komet

Re: aftermarket 3.1 cam and ECM question

Strongly advise 350 swap. Way more fun, better noise, less effort than tuning a v6.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-11-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By Komet

Re: 89 Iroc - First Timer

Looks like a good project to get started on. I recommend changing out all the fluids and doing all the usual tuneup and maintenance tasks.

Edit - I also recommend purchasing a factory service...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 655
Posted By Komet

Re: 30 HP gain from stock w/only heads?

If you're concerned about fuel mileage, do not modify your engine and consider buying a modem vehicle.

That being said, yeah 20-30hp is a reasonable guess if you're moving to a nice set of heads....
Forum: Electronics
01-06-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 388
Posted By Komet

Re: I give up...For now!

Mine was there so I can't help you with where it is, but it is a pretty sizable black relay with some chonky wires going to it so it's gotta be somewhere between the ignition switch and starter. The...
Forum: Cooling
01-06-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Komet

Re: Coolent turned to slush

I would guess the car is still ok if it's just slush, but I think you should replace the coolant with fresh stuff that's properly mixed.
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