Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: zz4mula
Showing results 1 to 50 of 81
Search took 0.18 seconds.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 58,174
Posted By zz4mula

Re: 700r4 toggle switch lockup

Hey brother,

am there with you. I just lost 3 and 4 on my 700. Did a good job stock for 13 years after I put a zz4 in front. I do have a toggle switch that shuts down the TCC in the first...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-24-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By zz4mula

Re: converter question

yes,, but switched, trans is stock and overhaualed before I installed the zz4 back in 2000. The trans has an added cooler and a lockout switch for the converter on the first three gears.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-23-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By zz4mula

converter question

Hi all,,

It has been a time or two for me to get online. Cut to the chase, I lost both third and fourth as I was trying to get on the interstate. My 700 finally gave it up after being beat up by...
Forum: Cooling
01-24-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,195
Posted By zz4mula

Re: found the leak, wtf is the name of the thing leaking

WTF,,,,Lemme tell you WTF. Having been the so called bastard behind teh counter since 1983 I think I am qualified. I agree that 6 bux for a small screw is robbery. But the satisfaction of taking...
Forum: Group Purchases
02-28-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

Sorry guys,,,my patience has run its course. I'm...

Sorry guys,,,my patience has run its course. I'm out. It is a shame that this purchase has taken soooo long. But I did purchase other product in place of these runners though, so Fast Toys is...
Forum: Body
02-27-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By zz4mula

Google "cw2400". Is a conductive epoxy for this...

Google "cw2400". Is a conductive epoxy for this situation. Use it all the time @ work to re-attach tabs on convertibles.
Forum: Group Purchases
01-18-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

I would like to nominate zz4mula for Father Of...

I would like to nominate zz4mula for Father Of The Year 2007



Talk to my wife she thinks I am an A@@hole most of the time. And I can be. But I have tried to sell my Formula and get either a...
Forum: Group Purchases
01-18-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

Hi all,,,, Like most of you, I am...

Hi all,,,,

Like most of you, I am disappointed to say the least with this group purchase. I originally was just going to buy these runners and shelf them until I needed them. I really want to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-14-2006, 02:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By zz4mula

Am probably posting late on this but here is what...

Am probably posting late on this but here is what I did on my 87. The positive post probably leaked and ruined the cable. Typical. I got a junction block from an Aurora and ran all my wiring from...
Forum: Group Purchases
11-14-2006, 02:43 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

Folks, I will show my age from this message....

Folks,

I will show my age from this message. But I waited almost six months for an Offenhauser dual Quad manifold for my 68 GTO. That was back in 1984. I was informed that not many people...
Forum: Exhaust
09-03-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 566
Posted By zz4mula

Man,,,headers have always been a problem over the...

Man,,,headers have always been a problem over the years for me and my friends. My first set I bought for my 68 GTO gave me fits. And that was back in 1983. My buddy and I have busted many a...
Forum: Group Purchases
09-03-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

yep,,,Just followed the instructions on teh...

yep,,,Just followed the instructions on teh w/site. Noted in the comments section that I was part of a group purchase price of $350.00 via thirdgen.org. Also noted that if the threshold of ten...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 38,451
Posted By zz4mula

A ZZ4 is an aluminum head first gen small block....

A ZZ4 is an aluminum head first gen small block. It has the one piece rear main seal. It is rated at 355hp and 405ft/lbs torque running a carb. The General back in the late 90's did offer a kit to...
Forum: Group Purchases
09-03-2006, 03:43 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,539
Posted By zz4mula

I'm in. did it online with no problems.

I'm in. did it online with no problems.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-02-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By zz4mula

I am sorry,,,maybe I should have clarified my...

I am sorry,,,maybe I should have clarified my /sons needs. I have a little over two years until he is able to legally drive. Yes,,,he has driven this car already in the neighborhood. My wife is...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-31-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By zz4mula

I am wantng people who have installed product. I...

I am wantng people who have installed product. I want to know of both the success and failure. Engine mods will follow
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-31-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By zz4mula

my son is taking interest in my car, it needs help

Hi all. It's been awhile for me to get back here. But I have been busy getting my 30 by 30 garage put up. Then baseball and cheerleading and such for the kids. Never leaves much time for my...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2002, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By zz4mula

Yes,,,You will need a sensor for a 350.

Yes,,,You will need a sensor for a 350.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-25-2001, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 773
Posted By zz4mula

hate to say this,,,,but there was no 5.7 tbi. ...

hate to say this,,,,but there was no 5.7 tbi. but if it is tbi,,,or tpi,,,is should be more flexible than you have stated.
Forum: Exhaust
05-22-2001, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By zz4mula

same happened to me. I did the same ,,cut and...

same happened to me. I did the same ,,cut and reweld. I know,,a pain.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2001, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By zz4mula

Most of the time, the passenger side tire will...

Most of the time, the passenger side tire will wear sooner than the left. The reason is that you will make a left turn faster than a right turn. Thus putting more load on the right front tire as...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2001, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By zz4mula

no brakes after driving long distance

A few weeks ago I took my 4mula on a trip from Florida to NY. The trip was a blast as I was free of my wife and kids. Just me on th open road. But along the way, I noticed that my braking ability...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2001, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By zz4mula

If you want to, you can buy just the ZZ4 short...

If you want to, you can buy just the ZZ4 short block. Part number 12561723. That way you can retain your AFR heads if you want to. The AFR's are probably superior to the vette heads on the ZZ4.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2001, 05:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 877
Posted By zz4mula

my only advice to you is hurry up before the wife...

my only advice to you is hurry up before the wife thinks you need that money for new carpets and such....LOL
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2001, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By zz4mula

if you can get your hands on a set of #16 or #670...

if you can get your hands on a set of #16 or #670 heads, do that. that will give you a comp ratio of about 10.75. If that is too high for you, the heads on that 76 400 may be better. If they are...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2001, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By zz4mula

the dealership employee is a putz if you told him...

the dealership employee is a putz if you told him you did an engine swap. Since the 305 was only offered on a regular basis in the f-body in 1986, the parts catalog would say "all V8's use this...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2001, 05:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By zz4mula

memcal is probably different,,maybe. But the...

memcal is probably different,,maybe. But the knock sensor is. You need a knock sensor for a 350. Try that first.
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2001, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,128
Posted By zz4mula

not for nothing,,but how loud do you want it? My...

not for nothing,,but how loud do you want it? My car is loud too, and I love the sound. But I also love the quiet my van has too. Being loud at idle means nothing,,,it is the roar when you hit the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2001, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By zz4mula

when installed my slp headers, I had a fit...

when installed my slp headers, I had a fit problem. Apparently, the Y pipe was built too wide for the headers after they were installed to the engine. SLP told me to loosen the headers and install...
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2001, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By zz4mula

If you are using your car for limited street use...

If you are using your car for limited street use and mostly drags, I can see removing your cats. But your sig says you are mostly stock. I wouldn't remove them until after you do some serious mods.
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2001, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By zz4mula

I agree that you should have gone with what you...

I agree that you should have gone with what you got. But,,,,you were willing to buy the original. And that is what you should have been sold. If you can document that you requested the GM system,...
Forum: Body
05-18-2001, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 430
Posted By zz4mula

Whenever I want to protect my car from theft, I...

Whenever I want to protect my car from theft, I just remove the ecm fuse and take it with me. Most thiefs will not take it if it cannot run.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-30-2001, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By zz4mula

the part number is correct,,,it wholesale for...

the part number is correct,,,it wholesale for about 50 bucks. though it can be had at a delco distributer. use the gm number 10467353.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2001, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By zz4mula

It should bolt up no problem,,,provided you are...

It should bolt up no problem,,,provided you are taking out a v8 engine. the 700 trans for a v6 has a smaller bellhousing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2001, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,826
Posted By zz4mula

I am a dyed in the wool r12 fan for reasons a I...

I am a dyed in the wool r12 fan for reasons a I cannot explain. The r12 system in my 4mula I think is superior to my wifes 1995 bonnie. Much colder. Todays new cars are designed for 134 and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2001, 06:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,510
Posted By zz4mula

I think GM doesnt recommend it because they can't...

I think GM doesnt recommend it because they can't make any money off a spray bottle full of water. They wan't to sell their top engine cleaner, which by the way does work pretty good. And to reply...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-27-2001, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By zz4mula

hmmm,,,now you caught me at home,,,no e-catalogs...

hmmm,,,now you caught me at home,,,no e-catalogs or anything. by memory only, i believe the part number is 10467353. That may be the one for the 4.3 V-6. But you can also purchase this at a delco...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2001, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By zz4mula

It would be difficult for some. Depends on how...

It would be difficult for some. Depends on how much you want to engineer yourself. If you were to put a pontiac engine in, I would go for the 455, or atleast a 400 as the dimensions are the same as...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2001, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,236
Posted By zz4mula

The tpi will work. I have done it. The zz4 has...

The tpi will work. I have done it. The zz4 has the pre-vortec bolt pattern. You would need an aftermarket lower manifold or a redrilled original. I am not sure about factory tbi though.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-27-2001, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By zz4mula

I have a tru-cool low pressure drop cooler on...

I have a tru-cool low pressure drop cooler on mine. It looks like an OEM aux cooler that you see on trucks. It is more durable than those tube and fin type coolers.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-27-2001, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By zz4mula

I agree with a previous post to rebuild your...

I agree with a previous post to rebuild your existing dist. Along with the gear, pick-up coil and module I would replace the mainshaft too. The dealership I work at stocks those mainshafts for a...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2001, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By zz4mula

done the swap myself. you will need to redrill...

done the swap myself. you will need to redrill your intake manifold or get a aftermarket lower that is drilled for both angles. if you have serpentine belt drive, you will need a water pump that is...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2000, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By zz4mula

I would have to say no way. Most testing starts...

I would have to say no way. Most testing starts with visual inspection of emission equipment. I don't have testing here yet in my part of Florida ,,,and with Bush as governor,,, I doubt I will. I...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2000, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By zz4mula

I don't mean to get technical, but a 305 in 1987...

I don't mean to get technical, but a 305 in 1987 had either a tpi or a quadrajet. Either way , you should step up to the extra cubes. Whether or not it is carbed or tpi, the upgrade to a 350 will...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-27-2000, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By zz4mula

Any GM dealer can sell it to you. If you have...

Any GM dealer can sell it to you. If you have someone you normally get OEM parts from, give them a try.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2000, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By zz4mula

why would you want to? that dex-cool is garbage....

why would you want to? that dex-cool is garbage. ask most any gm technician and he will agree. this stuff is plugging up radiators on the gm s/t trucks. stay with the green.
Forum: TPI
11-03-2000, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By zz4mula

I agree with the previous post of fixing the...

I agree with the previous post of fixing the original distributer. assuming you have the stock roller cam or an aftermarket roller cam you will need the proper gear. The correct GM gear is...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-31-2000, 12:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,436
Posted By zz4mula

i had the same problem with my slp's when i...

i had the same problem with my slp's when i installed them years ago. my y-pipe was too wide also. i did call slp and they told me to loosen the flanges till the pipe fit. it sounded like bs to my...
Forum: Exhaust
10-23-2000, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,147
Posted By zz4mula

i don't think you can do this with fuel injection...

i don't think you can do this with fuel injection if you have it. i guess you can't get the car to run that rich.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2000, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,383
Posted By zz4mula

Vader forgot the most important item for this...

Vader forgot the most important item for this task......BEER!!!!LOL!!!! Good luck on your task.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 81
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:29 PM.