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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By 82resto

Odd sound

89 GTA, it's been a while since I posted... stats are in sig, it's a procharged (currently no belt though due to needing a diagnosis) with headers, Accell ignition, and so on. It's making a strange...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2002, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By 82resto

Both. You'll need to lower your fuel pressure...

Both. You'll need to lower your fuel pressure from the stock 45ish to about 38ish if you run 24 lb injectors on a 305. And you'll still need the FMU unless you burn a custom prom.

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
12-03-2002, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 539
Posted By 82resto

Some of us on here are making good power with a...

Some of us on here are making good power with a 305... but 99% of them are the potent LB9 TPI 305's... there's not much sense in building up the LO3 because when you build a 350 in the future, you're...
Forum: Power Adders
12-01-2002, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By 82resto

Probably about 1500 or so.... I would've like to...

Probably about 1500 or so.... I would've like to buy an expensive performance one, but the stock one lasted 70,000 miles of abuse, so I figure why not use stock again?

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
11-30-2002, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By 82resto

About a week after installing my Procharger, my...

About a week after installing my Procharger, my stock damper grenaded... I replaced it with a stock replacement from a local autoparts store, and it's been running merrily since.

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
11-12-2002, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,834
Posted By 82resto

That's pretty sweet.. sounds very similar to my...

That's pretty sweet.. sounds very similar to my setup. One question.. I'm running 24 lb injectors too, and my engine idles pretty badly... how'd you cure that problem?
jon
Forum: Body
11-08-2002, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,195
Posted By 82resto

Just a safety note... absolutely do not use space...

Just a safety note... absolutely do not use space heaters after any paint has been sprayed. They will most certainly ignite.... don't ask how I know.

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
11-07-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By 82resto

I don't see how there could be too many problems...

I don't see how there could be too many problems with getting that to work in an fbody. If it was on the driver side, I feel like it'd hit the crossmember, but definitely not on the passenger side. ...
Forum: Power Adders
11-06-2002, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By 82resto

I don't know.. what would be a fair price? It's...

I don't know.. what would be a fair price? It's a log style manifold a branch for a crossover pipe built in.

I'm going to try to include a pic...
Since I put a Procharger on my car, I definitely...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2002, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By 82resto

Just out of curiosity... does anyone on this...

Just out of curiosity... does anyone on this board want a turbo header?? I have one sitting around my apartment collecting dust, designed for a SBC.

Jon
Forum: TPI
10-31-2002, 02:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,740
Posted By 82resto

Well, though a 305 isn't really worth working on...

Well, though a 305 isn't really worth working on for the most part, if you have a low mileage LB9 to start with, there's no reason not to invest in it with parts that could be transferred to a 350. ...
Forum: Power Adders
10-29-2002, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 549
Posted By 82resto

I am running a MAF system, and my blowoff valve...

I am running a MAF system, and my blowoff valve is before the intercooler, and well before the MAF sensor.

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
10-10-2002, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By 82resto

I have a procharger on my nearly stock 305. ...

I have a procharger on my nearly stock 305. Stock heads, cam, etc. Just a blower, intercooler, 24 lb/hr injectors, headers, and ignition system for the most part. It wasn't just an easy bolt-on,...
Forum: Power Adders
10-09-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,052
Posted By 82resto

Food for thought Right before I shredded my...

Food for thought

Right before I shredded my last belt on my blower, I was experiencing some inconsistent boost and jerking at high speeds, like on a freeway.... 'twas belt slip as the culprit on...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-08-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,305
Posted By 82resto

i absolutely don't mind! It's quite flattering,...

i absolutely don't mind! It's quite flattering, actually.

Anyway, keep it on there as long as you want :)

Jon
Forum: Engine Swap
10-08-2002, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,305
Posted By 82resto

Hah.. I like the use of my supercharged baby in...

Hah.. I like the use of my supercharged baby in your sig.. nice..

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
08-30-2002, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By 82resto

I want it!

Willie,
If you still want to get rid of that pulley, I've been experiencing some belt slip on my 8 rib procharger, and i figure upgrading to a 12 rib would help. Email me @...
Forum: TPI
08-05-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Posted By 82resto

Well, I'm about to begin working on a 383, but in...

Well, I'm about to begin working on a 383, but in the mean time I do have a fast 305 (that hasn't been to the track in ages). I have an 89 GTA (which means the 305 is a G92, 5 spd, etc) with SLP 1...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-24-2002, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,615
Posted By 82resto

I run the flomaster American Thunder 3 inch to...

I run the flomaster American Thunder 3 inch to 2.5 inch dual tips. When it was my first mod, it had a nice, low rumble to it, but wasn't too loud. Now that my car is somewhat moderately modified...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2002, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By 82resto

Hey, thanks a lot, that's what i needed to know. ...

Hey, thanks a lot, that's what i needed to know.

Later guys
Jon
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2002, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By 82resto

Harmonic Removal

I need to remove the harmonic balancer on my GTA... any advice on how to make the job easy?

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
07-12-2002, 02:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By 82resto

Hey, if you want an old spearco turbo manifold, i...

Hey, if you want an old spearco turbo manifold, i have an extra one for sale...

Jon
jmnierengart@hotmail.com
Forum: TPI
06-19-2002, 05:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 845
Posted By 82resto

Headers, slp Jon

Headers, slp

Jon
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-18-2002, 04:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 580
Posted By 82resto

Milwaukee... if you don't mind getting pulled...

Milwaukee... if you don't mind getting pulled over, there's some action. You can cruise in Milwaukee, but street racing gets busted every single night over on 14th and St Paul. So, be careful......
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-12-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 2,857
Posted By 82resto

That's sweet. Finally, Ford got it right and...

That's sweet. Finally, Ford got it right and made the Cobras fast and capable of beating LS1's.. of course, it's kinda lame that that came out after the f body's are discontinued. Anyway, congrats...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-12-2002, 12:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,420
Posted By 82resto

Let's all meet up this weekend! I could use a...

Let's all meet up this weekend! I could use a little help getting my ride up and running, so y'all should email me, we can get my GTA up and running and head off from my house to the strip...

Jon...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-05-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,420
Posted By 82resto

Well, we'll basically be working nonstop from...

Well, we'll basically be working nonstop from Thursday till Saturday on the 89 GTA. If anyone in the region wants to stop by, kill a few brewskies, grab some grub, and work a little, feel free to...
Forum: Power Adders
05-29-2002, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By 82resto

In that case, then, it's lookin' pretty sweet ...

In that case, then, it's lookin' pretty sweet

Jon
Forum: Body
05-28-2002, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By 82resto

There's no advantage to mechanical except that...

There's no advantage to mechanical except that it's usually cheaper. I have an electric one, and it's a simple install (autometer) You just run the wires from the gauge to black box they give you...
Forum: Power Adders
05-28-2002, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By 82resto

I'm going to sound really stupid, but... what...

I'm going to sound really stupid, but...
what kind of intercooler is that? I thought I was keeping track of your project, but I must've missed out on the intercooler part. If it's air-to-air,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2002, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Posted By 82resto

Excellent. Way to add function without overdoing...

Excellent. Way to add function without overdoing it. Very good looking.

Jon
Forum: Body
05-27-2002, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By 82resto

www.classicindustries.com www.yearone.com ...

www.classicindustries.com
www.yearone.com

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
05-27-2002, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By 82resto

What kinda belts are you using on that, and how...

What kinda belts are you using on that, and how many ribs are the pulleys?

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
05-26-2002, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By 82resto

Hmm, that looks awfully similar to my setup......

Hmm, that looks awfully similar to my setup... what kind of procharger are you running? What pulley did you get to get 13 lbs (and at what RPM is that?)?

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet......
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-25-2002, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,516
Posted By 82resto

Where is Antioch? Heh, it's a scary little town...

Where is Antioch? Heh, it's a scary little town out of a B horror film. It's pretty much northwest of Chicago on the Wisconsin border. Just go to Yahoo and get a map done. It's pretty much in the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-21-2002, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By 82resto

1 3/4. I have a 305, and trust me, if I had...

1 3/4.
I have a 305, and trust me, if I had installed one set of SLP headers and then had to upgrade when I needed the bigger ones, I would've killed myself. Way too much work to be going to...
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2002, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By 82resto

Haven't had any of that in a year, and my car is...

Haven't had any of that in a year, and my car is still running perfect every single day.. it's a real daily driver. The only difference I noticed (aside from the way less cluttered engine bay) was...
Forum: Body
05-18-2002, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By 82resto

I did it without taking my center dash apart. I...

I did it without taking my center dash apart. I have really small hands, so I was able to work with those top bolts, and i took the big black thing out. However, it actually would have been easier...
Forum: Power Adders
05-13-2002, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By 82resto

Carroll superchargers makes it, and it retails...

Carroll superchargers makes it, and it retails for around $700 or so.... It's definitely a superior unit to any stock FMU that comes with low buck supercharger kits, but it's so expensive. It is the...
Forum: Power Adders
05-13-2002, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By 82resto

Well, for me, price will be the only reason I use...

Well, for me, price will be the only reason I use the FMU instead of a superfueler.

Jon
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-11-2002, 11:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,420
Posted By 82resto

All righty, this goes out to that mustang driver...

All righty, this goes out to that mustang driver slowv8 was referring to, and to all the other rice out there on HWY 100... I'll be bringing my car out there in two weeks, and they'll all be going...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-10-2002, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,763
Posted By 82resto

perfectly.. .and no problems going over bumps or...

perfectly.. .and no problems going over bumps or anything.. i love 'em

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
05-10-2002, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By 82resto

Oh, it was just a thought, i just want input :) ...

Oh, it was just a thought, i just want input :)

And your input was good.. so, so far I have to keep the FMU and not buy a superfueler... should I use those 24 lb injectors I have?

Jon
Forum: Power Adders
05-10-2002, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By 82resto

Advice on my setup...

Ok, so I had some turbo manifolds and was going to go with a single turbo setup, but i instead sold one of the manifolds (the other is still for sale if anyone's interested) and decided to go...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-10-2002, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,516
Posted By 82resto

Those SFC's are way better quality then the ones...

Those SFC's are way better quality then the ones you'd buy out of summit. They're 17 lbs, tubular, sacrifice no ground clearance and look absolutely slick installed. Also, you can just buy them...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-10-2002, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,516
Posted By 82resto

For all the parts and installations they charged...

For all the parts and installations they charged $450.. which isn't that bad considering that my lower control arms had rusted themselves in place and had to be torched off...

Jon
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-09-2002, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,516
Posted By 82resto

Alston in Antioch, IL

Yeah, so today I went to Alston Racing of Antioch, IL and got their tubular subframe connectors welded in, and their rear control arms put in. First off, I have to say, after hearing bad things...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-09-2002, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,763
Posted By 82resto

I'm definitely impressed

Wow, I can definitely say I'm impressed... I'm going to go in more detail in the Aftermarket Vendors Board, but let's just say they're a perfect fit, and they did a great job installing them for a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-08-2002, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,763
Posted By 82resto

Yeah, that's the whole problem with having the...

Yeah, that's the whole problem with having the dual cat setup, whether from GM or the SLP setup.. no subframe connectors are supposed to fit without being a pita. Anyway, I'll be giving my review...
Forum: TPI
05-06-2002, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By 82resto

Wow, that's a good response. Now here's why I...

Wow, that's a good response. Now here's why I brought that up.... I just got the new car craft, and they built that 540 horse carbed small block for $4800. Now, it has some costs excluded form a...
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