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Forum: TPI
07-28-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 14,808
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Post Your TPI Quarter Times! Or Eighths!

I don't think I updated from my trip to the track last Sept. 4010lb 89 Jag convertible, 89 Camaro based motor, stock cam, 1.6 rr rocker, ported plenum, edelbrock runners, tpis intake, 52mm tb, 22lb...
Forum: Power Adders
03-04-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By Rob Wade

Stock 5.7 single turbo...anyone doing it?

Toying with the idea of adding a single turbo to my mostly stock (stock L98 cam w/ 1.6 rr's and bolt ons) and I was wondering if anyone is running a set up like this? If so, what engine management...
Forum: TPI
12-05-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,496
Posted By Rob Wade

TPIS Super L98 Camshaft

Looking for info from those whom have run this cam. I have an '89 L98 with tfs 175 heads, big mouth, edelbrock runners, modded plenum, 52mm tb, stock L98 cam w 1.6 rr's and a very mild tune. The car...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By Rob Wade

New best for my L98

This motor started as an '89 camaro L98. The engine/trans were transplanted into an '89 Jaguar XJS convertible. Once the valve seals started smoking and causing etest failures I purchased a new GM...
Forum: Exhaust
08-08-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,380
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Has anyone tried a rectangular exhaust pipe for clearance?

You mean like this? This stuff is all hand made and takes a rediculous amount of time/labour to fab. The Dr.Gas stuff is very expensive and running oval piping does present a certain amount of...
Forum: Exhaust
08-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,042
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Custom stainless 2.5" system dual cats

Man that d/s header really phucked you hey? Personally I would have sectioned the front crossmember to give myself more room between it and the pan. You really did a nice job considering what you had...
Forum: TPI
10-17-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: TPI do I need exhaust?

You need to slow the exhaust stream down a little so the 02 can work a little more efficiently. An exhaust will do that.
Forum: TPI
10-17-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,155
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Need help with TPI cold air intakes!!!

Sure you can.......heres what I built for my L98 in my '89 XJS jag

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Forum: TPI
10-26-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Finally got it to the track!

Thanks guys. The entire intake/runners and plenum, plus all of the CIA and rad support are all black crinkle powder coating. The car is not a racecar so further engine mods are not in the cards. The...
Forum: TPI
10-22-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,562
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: 1989 IROC-Z TPI PROBLEMS!!!!

No problem. Let us know how you make out.
Forum: TPI
10-21-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,562
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: 1989 IROC-Z TPI PROBLEMS!!!!

Your at idle setting should read .54-.56 Don't worry to much about the readings as you do your sweep test, you just want that test to show smooth gradual increase/decreases. Turn the key on, and...
Forum: TPI
10-21-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,562
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: 1989 IROC-Z TPI PROBLEMS!!!!

Your TPS voltage should be set between .54 and .56 volts. Also check for smooth operation throughout the entire sweep. In other words voltage should rise and lower smoothly as you slowlypush the gas...
Forum: TPI
10-21-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,562
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: 1989 IROC-Z TPI PROBLEMS!!!!

When you scan a car you are suppose to fix the problems in the order that the codes appear. So, whatever code is spit out first, tackle that problem. Subsiquent codes can be triggered by the first...
Forum: TPI
10-21-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going crazy with missing/hesitation when taking off...

BUT....you didn't answer my question. Was the problem there before you changed the plugs. A low rpm missfire that clears up after "X" rpm usually indicated an ignition misfire. I myself have cracked...
Forum: TPI
10-20-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going crazy with missing/hesitation when taking off...

Did you have this problem before you changed the plugs? IF and thats a big IF, your fuel pressure is good(and you said it SEEMS fine which doesn't sound like your 100% sure!) then I would look at a...
Forum: Exhaust
10-19-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,922
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: hooker y pipe ugly internal weld

The sad part is that it would only take someone 30 seconds to dumor that flashing out of there. I see it everyday..........a complete lack of pride in your work. Sad.
Forum: Exhaust
10-19-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,922
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: hooker y pipe ugly internal weld

If it was weld it should be dripping in all the way around the pipe. 360* of weld, 360* of drip. Its flashing from the cut. #1 because its only on one half of the pipe where the cut was started #2...
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: exhaust help??

The rotten egg odour is caused by to much unburned fuel entering the cat. Since the cat's normal operating temp is around 600* it is burning the fuel which causes both the odour, and the glowing cat....
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,922
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: hooker y pipe ugly internal weld

Thats not weld your seeing. Its flashing from when they used a saw to cut that section. To lazy to clean it before welding the joint. Mass production at its finest!
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Leak

Check for manifold bolts that have fallen/broken off in the head and y pipe flanges/studs that have rotted out allowing the pipe to come loose. Is the 02 sensor still in place? I've seen them fall...
Forum: TPI
10-18-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Finally got it to the track!

The trouble with the twelves is that mods are very expensive and the motors are really difficult to work with. They also have some inherent flaws like head gasket problems, poor quality...
Forum: TPI
10-18-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Finally got it to the track!

Thanks for the props guys. It started life as a V12 car. The link hanging out the back is a modification I made to the lower tie plate on the rear diff/suspension. These cars have the entire rear...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 14,808
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Post Your TPI Quarter Times! Or Eighths!

My TPI motor is in a 4010lb Jaguar Convertible. Took it to the track this past weekend. Same way I drive it on the street, dot non drag radials, full exhaust 91 octane 4010lbs 13.89 @ 97 mph. 1.92...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,246
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: TPI Vortec 350

Question? With all of that work. Why run a stock runner on it? Just curious.
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Good heads for L98??

I run the TFS 175 cc aluminum heads on my 89 TPI motor. They are basically a corvette aluminum head with a 2cc smaller combustion chamber. Decent head with garbage for valve springs, but then for...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,775
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Torque vs. Horsepower

Torque is especially useful in heavier cars as its torque that gets the boat moving! TPI motors generally aren't big horsepower producers but the long runners in the TPI intake create gobs of torque.
Forum: TPI
10-16-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By Rob Wade

Finally got it to the track!

Haven't posted in quite a while (life changes course when you least expect it sometimes!) but I own an 89 Jaguar XJS convertible that I trasplanted a TPI/700R4 combo into about 4 years ago. The motor...
Forum: Exhaust
03-21-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: How bad is it that i'm missing my transmission exhaust hanger?

Over time it will do exactly that. You need some support for the weight of the cat. From the headers to the over axle hanger is to long of a run to be unsupported.
Forum: Fabrication
02-29-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: fabing up skinnies

Weldcraftwheels.com Just a satisfied customer
Forum: TPI
01-23-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,232
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: TPI in a Monte Carlo

Try these guys....they sell a conversion harness that bolts....err.....plugs right into your monte harness. Nice stuff. They also sell complete TPI set-ups. I 've used a couple of their harnesses in...
Forum: TPI
01-23-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,887
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going to stroke my L98 to 383 soon! Need advice Please!

What part of this do you figure is poor advice. The kid is obviously just starting out and there are a ton of things to consider, not the least of which is putting together a 500 horse motor and then...
Forum: TPI
01-22-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,887
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going to stroke my L98 to 383 soon! Need advice Please!

Ok. Let me ask you this. Honestly. What is the highest horsepower car you have ever owned? I'm not looking to talk down to you. 620 horse is a serious amount of horsepower.......REALLY serious. I...
Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,152
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: TIG advice, MS and AL

In a way it is easier than stick welding. Without all the flux in the way you can really see what happening and control your puddle better. The most difficult thing I find about tig welding is that...
Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,152
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: TIG advice, MS and AL

Well......hows the tig welding going. One other item I can ad to this. Since you are using a scratch start tig you are going to use up your tungsten a little quicker. Since you actually need to touch...
Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: welder question

Do it once and do it right. Spend a little more and get yourself a good machine. 200 amps minimum. You can do SO much more with the extra power. This is DEFENATELY one of those "you get what you pay...
Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: tig vs spoolgun

Aluminum welding with a mig does not give you nearly the penetration or control you get with a tig welder. IMO for welding aluminum, tig is the only way to go. We just ran a bunch of tests at work...
Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,353
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Custom Fabbed Rims?

I've had my Jag rims widened from 17X8 to 17X9 by these guys. Beautiful workmanship and run true. They both balanced with less tha 3/4 oz of weight. www.weldcraftwheels.com Go to their website...
Forum: TPI
01-18-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,887
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going to stroke my L98 to 383 soon! Need advice Please!

If your supplying all of the parts and he is just punching the block + 0.030 then yeah, your paying to much. Check this out www.sdparts.com search part # 12499106. For $500.00 more you get a brand...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,887
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Going to stroke my L98 to 383 soon! Need advice Please!

Ok.....can you clear this up for me? You are paying $2800.00 for someone to build you a motor that YOU are supplying all the parts for? Is that correct? :hmmm:
Forum: Fabrication
10-20-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,011
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: welding aluminum

You absolutely want to do that job with a tig. Aluminum welding uses way more amperage then steel welding and puddle control is much more difficult. We have aluminum migs and tigs here as well as we...
Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 80,476
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Fabbing the side exhaust with plenty of clearance (aka NASCAR Boom Tubes)

A little better pic of the nova in street trim and a little vid at the track
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 14,207
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: all I can do is laugh!!! Motor gone!..LONG

Ok I'm in this thread late but two questions......do the new lifters collapse (or not collapse in this case) just like the lifters in question? And #2 I would install #7 lifters, pushrods, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: BIG TIME TPI ISSUE...

I would just go to a parts store with a loan a tool program. Borrow their FB gauge (make sure it has the right adapter for your shrader valve) and check the FP. VERY IMPORTANT...Check the FP with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: BIG TIME TPI ISSUE...

Usually a bad pump but you could also have lost the diaphram in the regulator. Pull the vacuum line off of the FP regulator and look for fuel. Also open the TB blades and look for lots of fuel in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: BIG TIME TPI ISSUE...

Exactly my point, you have fuel pressure....but do you have 41-47 PSI. You need to verify this. The car will run on less (which will give you fuel at the schrader valve) but you will have no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: BIG TIME TPI ISSUE...

It has fuel pressure....but how much fuel pressure? You need a MINIMUM of 41-47 PSI. Any less and you will experience starvation.....which kind of sounds like what your having. You need to check how...
Forum: Exhaust
07-19-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,857
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: Can I fix this hanger without welding?

The rust around the hole is from the bolt working itself loose. Get yourself a 5/16 self tapping screw and run it up in there. Everything else appears to be good to go.
Forum: TPI
07-18-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: question about trick flow heads

I have the 30400005's on my L98 and I also have the summit 1.6rr's. I do have some valvetrain noise, but not much different than the bosch injectors. As Rabi C. and myself posted, the benefits of...
Forum: TPI
07-18-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: question about trick flow heads

With that much seat pressure the wear and tear on the valve stem and tip would be awful. Look into some GM performance RR's like the LT4's have. You don't hear any valvetrain noise out of an LT4.
Forum: TPI
07-17-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Rob Wade

Re: question about trick flow heads

Why would you want to do that?
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