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Forum: TPI
08-14-2022, 04:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By BLUETA

Re: L98 won’t idle

It sounds like your IAC needs cleaned out. When it goes to idle, it stumbles and dies. Simple and cheap. Take the intake hose off the throttle body and spray the inside of the throttle body with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 878
Posted By BLUETA

Re: cam/head combo question

Maybe this would help. There is a computer program “Desktop Dyno” (Comp has one called DynoSim5, maybe it’s the same thing) that runs on a PC desktop (check to make sure your system will support the...
Forum: TPI
01-23-2021, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Chip/Tune after a 305 to 383 swap?

I used the original 305 chip to start with, for about a year. BUT, I used Desktop Dyno to get HP/Torque numbers. I was able to enter the cam specs, lift, etc. Then I got the head flow numbers off...
Forum: Car Audio
03-25-2020, 01:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By BLUETA

Re: aftermarket radio with delco bose speakers?

Oh, and did you get all the speakers? I have 2 I the rear, a cover that goes over the deep well. And two in the front the go over the kick panels that have a base tube.
Forum: Car Audio
03-25-2020, 01:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By BLUETA

Re: aftermarket radio with delco bose speakers?

Crutchfield has an inline adapater for this problem. About $40.
Forum: TPI
12-17-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By BLUETA

Re: 87 TPI on a 77 400 SBC in a 3/4 ton 94 GMC conversion van

Thumper, PM sent
Forum: South Central Region
11-15-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Earlier hours for Houstoin F-Body meet 11-15-2014

Pretty light turnout. Just two Mustangs in the lot whenI got there.
Forum: South Central Region
11-13-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Earlier hours for Houstoin F-Body meet 11-15-2014

I am from Iowa and went to the ThirdGen show in Austin, so why not this one too. Polish'em up, I take lots of pictures.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 430
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Need Cigarette Lighter assembly!

ThirdGenRanch, Denny has everything. Located South of Chicago.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,188
Posted By BLUETA

Re: 406 sbc no hot start

I have used a stock starter on my 406 for 9 years without a single problem. I started with a single wrap over the starter and solenoid/ When it got brittle, I put on a new one but just put it over...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,841
Posted By BLUETA

Re: HELP! with V-belt issue

The pulleys are not lined up. The alternator is too far ahead. Check the air pump also, it does not look straight (but it's close). The a/c side does look pretty good. And what is that groove in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,841
Posted By BLUETA

Re: HELP! with V-belt issue

Did you use your original pulley from your old alternator? Or the one that came on your new one. Could have a mismatch there with width and depth. Are you in alignment? Are you tearing the sides...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-25-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Minor or major dent in rim? Can I still use these wheels?

Clarification on that last sentence. If it has a bend, and is not fixed, and it does hold air, then you could have a flat spot develop on the tread of the tire.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-25-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Minor or major dent in rim? Can I still use these wheels?

The flange is definitely bent, but that is not a concern if that is all there is. (Being on the inside, you would not have to fix it.) The concern is further down. Look at the knurling, the little...
Forum: TPI
06-18-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,122
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Desktop Dyno loves TPI!

The DD2000 results times 80% for drive train loss came out pretty close to what I got on a Mustang Dyno pull. I used actual head flow numbers I got off one of the magazine web sites. I used it to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,421
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Headers make starter too hot after short drive

I used the foil faced blanket type and covered the whole starter. I am using a stock starter next to SLP 1.75 tubes. Time for a new starter now, after 9 years. The wrap will get brittle, so when...
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
05-14-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,091
Posted By BLUETA

Re: FINAL ROLLCALL!!!

I last went in 2005, but life has slowed down so I can get away. Not enough time to get either 3rd Gen ready, so guess I'll be driving the Buick (But the XM radio is sure nice!)
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-03-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,777
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Tredwear RWL Tire Kits

The promo shows very large letters being applied. Very small letters might be a challenge. And they might come off if you scrub your tires like I do. I use to use a grease type pen to whiten the...
Forum: Fabrication
05-02-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Some foglight renovation

Think not, it is molded into the glass. On plastic, you would need to know exactly where to put the bumps, you would have to cut them in, and then polish them. So, you are back to (1) Buy new...
Forum: Fabrication
05-01-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Some foglight renovation

If you use clear acrylic, you will have a driving light, not a fog light. It will be a pencil bean of light reaching waaay out. Fog lights spread the beam left/right to cover the road in front of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-01-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,944
Posted By BLUETA

Re: 225/60/15 almost none made anymore

225/60R15 at Coker Tire for $125/ea. Is BFG Radial TA. I read somewhere Coker bought the BFG molds so they should be available for a long time since Coker make all the obsolete sizes for older cars.
Forum: Fabrication
05-01-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Some foglight renovation

Check with Denny at thirdgenranch.com for used lenses available for $5.00. You can buff them out yourself.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By BLUETA

Stock starter removal with SLP 1.75 headers ??

Anyone done this?
Replace stock starter on 400 small block with 1.75 SLP headers.

Looks like it will be close. Removing the clamp on the Y-pipe would give just a bit more room.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,430
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Torque converter locks up too soon

Still using TPI and same computer that has been on 3 previous tranny/converter setups. Guess I will check/clean connections underneath. If all is well, will start up top.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,430
Posted By BLUETA

Torque converter locks up too soon

After a recent tranny rebuild with a new converter installed, I have lockup way too soon. Shop says the computer is doing the lockup, but the same computer worked ok on the three previous...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-21-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Tire Sale--Doing quick calcs--someone knows I am sure

My rims are GM, but older. The offset is less than the TA rim pushing the tire further out. Being a taller tire by 1 inch, looks like it will hit the lip on the fender. Not doing it for now till I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-20-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By BLUETA

Tire Sale--Doing quick calcs--someone knows I am sure

I have 2 cars I drive about 8,000 miles per year(total for both). I am trying to use one set of rim/tires for both. I want to use a 8 x 15 corvette rally rim on a trans am with 8 x16. I saw a pic...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-21-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Amish drag racing

Same sect in Iowa. Buggies, no electricity, no running water, farm with horses.

A few years back, my dad was out in the country for a drive. As he came over the hill, two buggies were racing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By BLUETA

Re: What have you owned?

Starting in high school,

*56 Chevy, 235 6 cyl, bored .060, 3 sp in floor, 4:11 gears, fun, fun, fun
*59 Chevy, 6 cyl, 3 sp on column
*68 Camaro, 327 4 sp, 3.55 gears (non-posi, $2.15 option if...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-30-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Tire shelf Life ?

Latest I read from the tire companies is, "If it is over 6 years old, do not use them".
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-05-2011, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By BLUETA

Re: anyone ever here of this tire. ohtsu p245 50ZR16 pics inside

A quick search shows the OHTSU brand is manufactured by Sumitomo and distributed by Falken. Originally a truck and bus tire and been around for over 30 years.
Forum: Mid-West Region
09-30-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By BLUETA

Re: MFBA Cordova dragstrip rental, Sunday October 2nd

Still on ?? Car not ready, can come as a spectator.
Forum: Brakes
04-14-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,743
Posted By BLUETA

Re: no rear brakes front locking up

Possibly something you overlooked. I haven't looked at a thirdgen rear shoes for a while, but on the rear shoes, at the bottom, there should be a spring. The long hook comes off the side of the...
Forum: Interior
03-17-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Odor Removal

PM sent.
Forum: TPI
01-23-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,489
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Help me finish this 406 TPI build!

PM sent.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,344
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Anyone desktop dyno'd their engine?

Like "JakeJr", I researched head flow numbers from different magazines to get what I needed. I also ran a stock 305 on DD2000 for comparison till I got the stock hp/torque ratings. Then I had the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,332
Posted By BLUETA

Re: 92 Firebird won't start when engine is hot.

Did you car have any electrical equipment added at one time? The previous owner of mine had an alarm added, them removed. A lighter gage wire was added under the dash in the starter circut and...
Forum: Interior
06-17-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By BLUETA

Re: spedometer off

Go to the "Transmissions and Drive train" section and read the sticky about transmission gears. There are different gears you can buy (internal in transmission), or converter boxes (external) that...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-17-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Des Moines--No Porkey's--Where to meet now?

Thanks guys. I'll miss Bennigan's, I won't be in Des Moines till Thursday next week. I went by Porkey's pub, but it was raining pretty hard both weeks, so not many cars. I ate at the KC BBQ, not...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-14-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By BLUETA

Cedar Rapids, Ia---Where do car guys meet?

I have never seen any info on where the car guys meet in Cedar Rapids.
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-14-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By BLUETA

Des Moines--No Porkey's--Where to meet now?

I saw in April, Porkey's was tore down. Where do the car guys meet now?
Forum: History / Originality
05-20-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,170
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Does anyone have an Iron Duke?

Had a 83 Iron Duke for several years. Mileage was 25 at 60 mph straight highway driving. It was a 4 speed, no overdrive. Fun to drive around town. Snappy out of the hole, picked the front end...
Forum: TPI
04-25-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By BLUETA

Re: how do i gut the airfilter box on gta

I found airflow increased just getting the filter out of the canister. I removed the canister and stuck the air filter on the end of the MAF after blocking one end of the filter. Seat of the pants...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By BLUETA

Re: My TA keeps dieseling. Some help please.

You just solved your own problem. Adjust the solenoid so it controls the idle at the correct speed. When you shut it off, the solenoid will then close the throttle plates all the way. Your current...
Forum: Body
03-12-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 712
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Does this matter a lot?

T-top 350 ?? Did they ever made one of those? If you go look at it, be sure to read the tech specs on this site for info on the tach colors, badges, serial number code for a 350, under hood decals,...
Forum: TPI
03-07-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By BLUETA

Re: does anyone have VE data...

DeskTop Dyno 2000 (and maybe later versions) have a VE chart. You can get cam data from the vendors, and should be able to find head flow data from sites like Super Chevy. I used the program quite...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Help building a mild 383 stroker

PM sent.
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-05-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,226
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Post your winter beaters!

My winter car/work car as seen in the winter.
Forum: Cooling
12-26-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,161
Posted By BLUETA

Re: Downsides of not using heater core bypass valve?

I also did not have a diverter valve like 88gta_hiflyer, so also installed manual shutoff valve(s). I put a shutoff in each hose. Then in the summer, I turn them off to stop hot antifreeze from...
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