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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-22-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,098
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

What he is saying is absolute bullcrap. He is now crying about not having AWD, and that this isn't Europe, when he simply has no clue what depicts a vehicle's speed. A couple of hundred pounds in...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-22-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,098
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Yeah okay lmao.... printing and passing them out, get a freaking life lol.



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Half throttle ehh? Nowhere to be seen lmao? In your dreams.

Tire smokin ehh? Sounds like you're smoking...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-11-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,058
Posted By TPI-454

Re: BETTER HAVE A PRETTY HEALTHY CAR IF YOU CHALLENGE THAT...KIA???

Try comparing new tech to new tech for a change.



Read this entire quote above then compare it to a newer Trans Am, not a thirty year old one.



Anyone who drove a new Trans Am would step...
Forum: History / Originality
10-13-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Black on Black 1990 GTA

Not a '90, but it should help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42z7mIPKpuw
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-09-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,154
Posted By TPI-454

Re: March 2013 COTM **Nominations**

+1 For TPI-Formula350-

fU-QNICbX5A
Forum: Camaros Wanted
05-25-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,712
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Late third gen wanted

Does it run good? What does it need?
Forum: V6
12-23-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,558
Posted By TPI-454

Re: 3.0 turbo dyno results and carnage pics

:lol: :iagree: :bs:
Forum: Power Adders
08-11-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,932
Posted By TPI-454

Re: bbs single turbo system in a G-body???

The turbo forum has a lot of negative things to say about the ebay stuff, do you know anyone that has had any success with the single turbo setup above in the first post, or maybe a decent way to...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-25-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Am I Possibly Running The Wrong PROM....?

Update;

Turns out that I very well might be running the wrong prom afterall. After closer inspection underneath the shifter revealed that the car originally was a 5-speed manual, which is all...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-25-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By TPI-454

Am I Possibly Running The Wrong PROM....?

Guys, just got my hands on a 1990 GTA with an automatic 305 TPI. Since I had it, the stock injectors crapped out on me so I temporarily replaced them with a set of 24 pound LT1 injectors. Since I had...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,821
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Just lost to a toyota prius

Here's Part II....; :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_PZXP50g40
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,821
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Just lost to a toyota prius

I know of a Silverado that doesn't do too bad in that department either.... :nod:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RHnCt2HyOU
Forum: V6
04-29-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,491
Posted By TPI-454

Re: MAN AM I GONNA HAVE A TREAT FOR YOU GUYS

Me, Lethal and a few others are going to Raceway Park this Friday night, why not meet up with us for a little test and tune.
Forum: TPI
04-18-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By TPI-454

Re: tpi or tbi upgrade

I'd honestly go with TPI. I hate saying that it's 'better' than TBI, so let's just all agree with the fact that TPI has much more potential (aftermarket wise).
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-18-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 865
Posted By TPI-454

Yeah, torque does wonders... ;)

Yeah, torque does wonders... ;)
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-17-2005, 04:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 865
Posted By TPI-454

Nuff said indeed! :thumbsup:

Nuff said indeed! :thumbsup:
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By TPI-454

I was talking to a technician over at Holley...

I was talking to a technician over at Holley about this, and he was like, "Congratulation's, you are our one million'th customer to enquire about this very thing...". :rolleyes:

Then he got...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-17-2005, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By TPI-454

Re: lt1 in front of a 700r4?

It'll work fine. You'll need a 1993 throttle bracket for the LT1, I believe it is the only one that is 'kickdown' ready (as opposed to 94 through 97).

I think later LT1 ECM's can be tuned to be...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 775
Posted By TPI-454

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-15-2005, 11:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,779
Posted By TPI-454

You can have you're vette.... but when I'm done...

You can have you're vette.... but when I'm done placing a supercharger on my ride (if I even need it, that is), you'll be reading my rear license plate which embellishes; "LS-What?" :lol: j/k j/k
...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,313
Posted By TPI-454

Finally, Jeeez, been waiting for you to finish...

Finally, Jeeez, been waiting for you to finish this freaking thing up for well over a month now! :rolleyes: ;) j/k

I'm honestly a little nervous that you chose to stick with the HP hose, but if...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-12-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By TPI-454

I abso-freeking-lutely agree! ;) :)

I abso-freeking-lutely agree! ;) :)
Forum: TBI
04-12-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By TPI-454

No no, ;) there actually isn't a sticky for this...

No no, ;) there actually isn't a sticky for this swap, I was just implying that there should be one.... as this topic is one of the more common.
Forum: TBI
04-12-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By TPI-454

Re: another tbi going 350

There should be a sticky that covers the 305 to 350 TBI swap. Anyways, I'm pretty sure it's mainly the chip, injectors and knock sensor. But I'd definitely get my hands on a Walbro fuel pump, and a...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Super TPI advice

What kind of chip was installed? In 1989 they did away with the cold start injector, only to have all of the injectors do the priming in it's place...

If you're chip was designed for the ninth...
Forum: TBI
04-11-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,959
Posted By TPI-454

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: TBI
04-11-2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,959
Posted By TPI-454

"Crane custom-ground cam; 0.510/0.520, 210/214 at...

"Crane custom-ground cam; 0.510/0.520, 210/214 at 0.050, 114-degree lobe separation angle..."
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-08-2005, 07:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By TPI-454

It has absolutely nothing to do with EPA...

It has absolutely nothing to do with EPA regulations, and everything to do with production cost. The L98's were great engines, but GM obviously held themselves back. The effect of both the mini-ram,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2005, 02:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By TPI-454

Stu, I'm only going on what I read. When I said,...

Stu, I'm only going on what I read. When I said, "...not saying much on the Civic's part", I meant that particular Civic, not Civic's in general.

I've seen many Civic's run 10's over here at...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,779
Posted By TPI-454

Re: new vette goes down!

Now that's more like it...

Nice Kill! :thumbsup:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,479
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Don't discount these Hondas.

Yes.... back to the topic. Let's carefully inspect Chet's sig again (not that he doesn't have an awesome looking, and handling car), it states;

Best E.T. 14.6 @ 93.5 mph

In sum, you have a...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2005, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By TPI-454

I'm not sure about our cars, as I never relocated...

I'm not sure about our cars, as I never relocated my O2 sensor on the passenger side.... but I'm pretty sure when you re-locate the O2 sensor on the TBI cars, it causes headaches.

Try putting the...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2005, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Acting strange after header install.

Did you install a new O2 sensor, or are you running the original? Either way, it could be/gone bad because of you're header install. Sounds like ECM is getting a faulty reading...




Did you...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-06-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 734
Posted By TPI-454

:lol: By the way, why in the world would you...

:lol:

By the way, why in the world would you be parting out an 89-TTA? You better have a valid explanation for this one, Mr.! ;) :)

Edit: A-ha, I see says the blind man. It was just a GTA model...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-05-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Possible Turbo-ed Miata goes down to the TBI!

Typical! :rolleyes: :lol:

Nice Kill...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-05-2005, 09:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 734
Posted By TPI-454

Yeah, that's the GSX model. I raced it's sister...

Yeah, that's the GSX model. I raced it's sister model (Talon TSI) a few years back at the track, and the guy pretty much smoked me. But this is when I was running the stock L98, while he laid down an...
Forum: TPI
04-05-2005, 07:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,992
Posted By TPI-454

Agreed. I just threw in the LT5 to make a point,...

Agreed. I just threw in the LT5 to make a point, that older engine designs need not be dismissed that quickly. Especially the L98.

Now, speaking of 4-valve per cylinder heads... didn't Hot Rod, or...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,992
Posted By TPI-454

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: TPI
04-04-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,992
Posted By TPI-454

What about the now 'ancient' LT5? ;) ...

What about the now 'ancient' LT5? ;)



I'll honestly be happy once I get my own combo tuned correctly. I can't wait to get her at Englishtown. Those Corvette guys are in for a big surprise,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-03-2005, 08:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,023
Posted By TPI-454

Is this in response to me? :lol: If so, why...

Is this in response to me? :lol:

If so, why not edit you're sig then... as it'd be easy to adapt you're stock 305's Tuned Port Injection to you're current "GMPP 350 HO".
Forum: TPI
04-03-2005, 04:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,992
Posted By TPI-454

Exactly. Throw on a design similar to that of the...

Exactly. Throw on a design similar to that of the stock L98 heads and cam onto an Ls1, and whaddayagot? An absolute dog....
Forum: TPI
04-03-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,992
Posted By TPI-454

In all fairness though, and I'm not putting down...

In all fairness though, and I'm not putting down you're skill... but I've know many people here in New York who've touched 10's with their "highly modded", naturally aspirated, L98's. It highly...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-03-2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,023
Posted By TPI-454

Yeah, up until about 4500-RPM though, then he...

Yeah, up until about 4500-RPM though, then he would fly right by you. Install a HSR, then ask him for a rematch... ;)

Edit: If you're still running the stock TPI system, that is.
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

Okay, I now see where you're going with this......

Okay, I now see where you're going with this... but I'm not going to bite. ;)

Any tips for Slag02, Apeiron? Or would you rather just waste a little more time with words disguised as some coherent...
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

A failed accelerator pump will cause a tremendous...

A failed accelerator pump will cause a tremendous bog moving 'off' idle, but tends to make little difference above twenty percent throttle.

As for a shot, or leaky, accelerator pump not affecting...
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

A leaky one will...

A leaky one will...
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

If it were the accelerator pump though, the...

If it were the accelerator pump though, the engine would be 'idling' a little rough... along with the corresponding bog.
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Re: Re: Secondaries Open All The Time??/Running Lean?

You can't miss it. While you're underneath the hood looking at the Carb, with you're hand... open up the throttle manually, and carefully look for an armature that is 'linked' to the throttle linkage...
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,795
Posted By TPI-454

Re: Secondaries Open All The Time??/Running Lean?

You'd have to stare down into the Carburetor to know this for sure. Are you?



If you're boggin down for quite some time, then you're mechanical secondaries are opening way to soon. You need to...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-28-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By TPI-454

Only 12's? ;) TBI to TPI ...

Only 12's? ;)



TBI to TPI (http://www.tacreationsusa.com/tbi_to_tpi.htm)
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