Search Results

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

Sorry I haven't been checking this. Been pretty busy with college and everything else. I finally took the plunge though and got it running with ethanol. You would not believe the change in tune of...

Forum: DIY PROM

09-01-2007, 11:10 AM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

Thanks Grim. I always run the 89 Octane (10% Ethanol) in all my vehicles because it's cheaper and better octane.

What Constants should be changed between the bins? In theory I should be able to...

Forum: DIY PROM

08-31-2007, 07:15 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

I always thought that Methanol was HIGHLY corrosive, and that ethanol while still not as nice as gasoline, would not eat parts like methanol would. Ethanol is going to be around here (SD) for a while...

Forum: DIY PROM

08-31-2007, 01:05 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

Anyone?

Forum: DIY PROM

08-29-2007, 04:22 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

Definitely for WOT with the Ethanol. It's a pain as is with a NB and Gasoline. The main question is which constants affect the fueling. I think I hit them all. Here is a list of what I changed....

Forum: DIY PROM

08-29-2007, 01:59 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

85%. Our state, (SD) for some reason stopped supplying ethanol above 10% because it wasn't approved in all vehicles. I've got 3 friends that all switched over to 85%. One is a carbed 383 stroker, 502...

Forum: DIY PROM

08-29-2007, 01:21 PM

Replies: 33

Views: 4,338

Posted By smartman__007

Tuning 8746 $61 for Ethanol

I was wondering about tuning for ethanol in an originally LO3 powered Firebird. It was swapped for a GMPP Crate Engine 350 HO. In theory I should be able to tune for regular gasoline and change some...

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

07-19-2007, 08:39 PM

Replies: 10

T-56, Bell housing, and Hydraulics for sale

Views: 679

Posted By smartman__007

Re: T-56, Bell housing, and Hydraulics for sale

Definitely interested. Sent PM.

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

04-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Replies: 15

is Royal Purple worth switching to?

Views: 2,322

Posted By smartman__007

Re: is Royal Purple worth switching to?

That and it protects your motor much better than conventional. You get what you pay for. Why put $1 a quart oil in a $7,000 motor? Got rid of my slight smoke on startup.

Forum: DFI and ECM

04-09-2007, 09:01 PM

Replies: 7

Help identify this Ecu Box (Vortech)

Views: 797

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Help identify this Ecu Box (Vortech)

It's gotta be from http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/ . It's probably older technology before PCM's were programmed easily and affordably by handheld programmers.

Forum: TBI

04-08-2007, 10:09 PM

Replies: 13

TBI GUYS, Pick up a CHP June 2007

Views: 826

Posted By smartman__007

:idiot: I jumped to conclusions again. Scratch...

:idiot: I jumped to conclusions again. Scratch the TBI and if mods would move to Carb forum that would be wonderful.

Forum: TBI

04-05-2007, 11:39 AM

Replies: 13

TBI GUYS, Pick up a CHP June 2007

Views: 826

Posted By smartman__007

TBI GUYS, Pick up a CHP June 2007

50 HP & 45 Ft/Lbs increase. Just as the title says. They've got an L69 HO. Haven't been able to read the article yet but it looks pretty awesome. Just another point racked up for Carb.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-29-2007, 07:42 AM

Replies: 12

Think I jumped a tooth??

Views: 1,536

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Think I jumped a tooth??

I thought the same thing when I had that problem, but somehow it just moved that little bit to not let it start. It's a whole lot easier to move the distributor around to get it to start than to pull...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-28-2007, 09:02 PM

Replies: 12

Think I jumped a tooth??

Views: 1,536

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Think I jumped a tooth??

:idiot: (My bad) You could just trial and error advancing it while cranking. Have someone help you. Or do what I did and get the No. 1 cylinder to top dead center with the spark plug out, using the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-28-2007, 08:55 PM

Replies: 12

Think I jumped a tooth??

Views: 1,536

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Think I jumped a tooth??

Check your timing. It might be to far retarded. Mine had the same problem and it was the dang timing. Disconnect the EST wire to do so. Tan and black wire along the passenger strut tower.

Forum: Body

03-27-2007, 07:49 AM

Replies: 12

Drivers side window moving slowly/locking up...

Views: 2,008

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Drivers side window moving slowly/locking up...

I'd replace the window motor. It would probably be a headache to replace the internal components trying to find the culprit. Theres a link in the tech articles to a site that has diagrams and...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-25-2007, 07:32 PM

Replies: 25

Occasional Starting Problem

Views: 630

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Occasional Starting Problem

It could be a VATS problem. I've had the same problem before and it was the VATS. When you turn your key over to the run position after a few seconds does the Security light go off? If it doesn't...

Forum: Electronics

03-25-2007, 06:25 PM

Replies: 12

looking for keyed hot wire?

Views: 1,242

Posted By smartman__007

Re: looking for keyed hot wire?

Yes, not sure which though.

Forum: Electronics

03-24-2007, 10:24 PM

Replies: 12

looking for keyed hot wire?

Views: 1,242

Posted By smartman__007

Re: looking for keyed hot wire?

Here's a diagram for ya bro. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/16/3f/b5/0900823d80163fb5.jsp Amazingly quite informative. Tells you what wires are hot...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

03-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Replies: 13

tire choice BFG vs FStone

Views: 765

Posted By smartman__007

Re: tire choice BFG vs FStone

Isn't Firestone the company that had those recalls and all those blowouts? If those got past their quality control imagine what else is that isn't worthy of road use.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-23-2007, 09:42 PM

Replies: 28

305

Views: 860

Posted By smartman__007

Re: 305

You're not retarded you're just not blessed with many 350 junkies who keep a good stock of cores around. http://shop.enginekits.com/osb/itemdetails.cfm?ID=341 That is the link for the 335 stroker...

Forum: History / Originality

03-23-2007, 11:37 AM

Replies: 7

Futurama Firebird Reference

Views: 4,387

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Futurama Firebird Reference

That's kind of what I thought. I haven't traveled the US or anything but I haven't seen THAT many white Firebirds. It sure got my attention but then again it kind of trashed whomever drove it because...

Forum: History / Originality

03-22-2007, 09:31 PM

Replies: 7

Futurama Firebird Reference

Views: 4,387

Posted By smartman__007

Futurama Firebird Reference

Not sure there is such a forum but I figured history would fit it well. Okay, I'm not the oldest guy here, (18) and I was wondering if there is anything cliche about a white Pontiac Firebird? Besides...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Replies: 28

305

Views: 860

Posted By smartman__007

Re: 305

This age old question of 305 vs. 350. I like the fact after you spank someone, they ask if it's a 350 and it's just a "Lowly" 305.

Anyways, probably the best thing to do like some have said is...

03-22-2007, 08:51 PM

Replies: 4

Saving 2nd 3rd gen

Views: 513

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Saving 2nd 3rd gen

Not to hijack the thread but I've got 2 saved too. One from a destructive cousin, and one from rusting away. Looks like you got a solid starting point and you know what you're doing. Good work. It's...

Forum: Body

03-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Replies: 12

Drivers side window moving slowly/locking up...

Views: 2,008

Posted By smartman__007

Re: Drivers side window moving slowly/locking up...

Entirely legit. The innards are worn out and what's happening is their drawing more current to do the same job, but that causes the internal breaker to overheat and stop the current until it cools...

Forum: TBI

03-22-2007, 03:37 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 756

Posted By smartman__007

Re: please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Everything I've read here has contradicted what I've experienced with vats. When vats thinks someone is stealing the car, it won't even crank. Other people say the injectors won't fire. If it's vats...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

03-22-2007, 01:12 PM

Replies: 13

tire choice BFG vs FStone

Views: 765

Posted By smartman__007

Re: tire choice BFG vs FStone

BFG Radial T/A's are the way to go. Can't beat the good looks, they last a LONG time, and if you buy from the right location they're not bad on price either....

Forum: TBI

03-22-2007, 11:51 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 756

Posted By smartman__007

Re: please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Your current Prom, (ECM Chip) probably isn't capable of fueling the 355. The fuel pressure should be high enough to flow enough fuel for the higher horsepower motor than the stock....

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

03-21-2007, 08:02 PM

Replies: 10

ride height

Views: 546

Posted By smartman__007

Re: ride height

Here's a diagram for you Firebird guys. http://abe.midco.net/smartman__007/Firebird%20Ride%20Height.jpg

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

03-21-2007, 05:55 PM

Replies: 10

ride height

Views: 546

Posted By smartman__007

Re: ride height

No problem. No need to swap springs lol.

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

03-21-2007, 05:41 PM

Replies: 10

ride height

Views: 546

Posted By smartman__007

Re: ride height

Alright Here you are. I'll PM the mod's with this diagram after I clean it up a bit for ease of reading so it can be put in tech articles. http://abe.midco.net/smartman__007/Camaro%20Ride%20Height.jpg

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

03-21-2007, 05:28 PM

Replies: 10

ride height

Views: 546

Posted By smartman__007

Re: ride height

lol, If you give me a sec I can grab my manual with a diagram and information that anyone could read I'll be RIGHT BACK.
------------
You can't get more in-depth than that. I'll clean it up so...

Forum: TBI

03-20-2007, 08:44 PM

Replies: 13

tbichips.com?

Views: 2,879

Posted By smartman__007

Re: tbichips.com?

:lmao: I wanted to say "Why are you going to TBI Chips anyways?". But I held my tongue.:lmao:

Forum: TBI

03-20-2007, 06:52 PM

Replies: 13

tbichips.com?

Views: 2,879

Posted By smartman__007

Re: tbichips.com?

http://tbichips.com seems to work just fine for me.

Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain

03-19-2007, 08:47 PM

Replies: 2

Megashifter no Park

Views: 434

Posted By smartman__007

I've got the same problem with my brothers...

I've got the same problem with my brothers Firebird. Mine still has the problem just something different. Either you have to slam it in park but no First gear or have the same problem colt's got and...

Forum: TBI

03-19-2007, 08:35 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 756

Posted By smartman__007

https://www.thirdgen.org/promintro at the very...

https://www.thirdgen.org/promintro at the very bottom of the page is the list of ECM's and all pertinent information to them. They might take an exchange. I've seen a lot of people just see the TXI...

03-19-2007, 07:55 PM

Replies: 41

A few small touches on my girlfriend's IROC

Views: 3,208

Posted By smartman__007

Why in the world do you rub our noses in your...

Why in the world do you rub our noses in your awesome cars huh?:lmao: :lmao: Gorgeous job. It's just too bad we don't have any good shops around here and I don't have the money to pay them. :eek:...

Forum: TBI

03-19-2007, 07:46 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 756

Posted By smartman__007

The computer you got was a TPI computer. Your...

The computer you got was a TPI computer. Your part number is 1228063 for TBI motor. Get that computer changed and go from there.

03-17-2007, 09:58 PM

Replies: 50

old skool is cool!

Views: 3,331

Posted By smartman__007

Absolutely KILLER. One of the weirdest wheel and...

Absolutely KILLER. One of the weirdest wheel and tire combination I've seen on a Thirdgen, and it looks sweet. Definitely consider saving your money for bolt on parts because the looks is awesome.

Forum: History / Originality

03-17-2007, 09:49 PM

Replies: 4

New Camaro

Views: 632

Posted By smartman__007

I'll speak on Moyer's behalf. It just so happens...

I'll speak on Moyer's behalf. It just so happens that his trailer probably haul's thirdgens and can be used to haul thirdgens, therefore being thirdgen related.

Forum: Exhaust

03-16-2007, 07:11 PM

Replies: 6

check out what I scored..borla!

Views: 508

Posted By smartman__007

:nod: :nod: Looks pretty freaking monstrous. Good...

:nod: :nod: Looks pretty freaking monstrous. Good score. I always hear how good the borla sounds but I've never heard one personally. If possible, get a sound clip before and after install:)

Forum: TBI

03-16-2007, 05:25 PM

Replies: 6

Removing vent canister

Views: 887

Posted By smartman__007

Don't remove that. It's the vent for your gas...

Don't remove that. It's the vent for your gas tank. Basically uses vapor from your tank that would otherwise get dissipated into the atmospher, and injects them into your TBI unit. It's called the...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

03-13-2007, 09:13 PM

Replies: 19

car is wandering

Views: 1,174

Posted By smartman__007

Yeah I'll attest that they follow grooves in the...

Yeah I'll attest that they follow grooves in the road. New paving on the interstate from Watertown to Sioux Falls and they decided to try a different type of groove system. They aren't perfectly...

Forum: Southern California Area

03-13-2007, 06:31 PM

Replies: 23

Do not trust Jiffy Lube (Video)

Views: 1,011

Posted By smartman__007

AMEN brother. That way if it breaks down on you...

AMEN brother. That way if it breaks down on you too. You can blame the parts and not the faulty labor. That and you actually learn something about the vehicle so that you can continue to keep it...

03-03-2007, 11:16 AM

Replies: 36

Fresh wash and new rims.

Views: 1,636

Posted By smartman__007

Sportlines ride rough but when you put your car...

Sportlines ride rough but when you put your car to the limit, they outperform the prokit. IMO. If I had the cash, I would have skipped the springs and went with an Airide suspension. Adjustability,...