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Forum: Power Adders
12-27-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,141
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Single turbo L98 Engine 1992 Camaro 500 Horsepower

That thing looks newer. I am surprised you don't use a modern turbo 2L or 3L engine it would make similar power and be lighter and more simple to work on?

The only reason I went 5.3L LS was...
Forum: Power Adders
12-27-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,141
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Single turbo L98 Engine 1992 Camaro 500 Horsepower

Random Tips for turbo projects
1. Cleanliness is the most important thing keep the oil clean, dont touch parts with bare skin like cam lobes or spark plugs, dont leave the engine open for long in...
Forum: Power Adders
12-26-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,141
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Single turbo L98 Engine 1992 Camaro 500 Horsepower

I use LS engines these days. They are basically free here. Here is what I run in my daily, using a free high mileage 5.3 from a local scrap
https://i.postimg.cc/FKdtsjvD/IMG-8468.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l80E Transmission - 4th GEAR Operation at WOT ???

In third gear the overdrive roller holds you can see the power flows through it
https://i.postimg.cc/ZR42XgjW/thirdgeartho.jpg
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l80E Transmission - 4th GEAR Operation at WOT ???

Look see no power goes through the roller clutch in 4th it just freespins
https://i.postimg.cc/MGygPx0k/overdrive-clutch.jpg
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l80E Transmission - 4th GEAR Operation at WOT ???

yeah but the clutch isnt hold anymore. There is no torque applied to the clutch, no stress, it is relieved. The issue is the clutch could blow apart from stress but if it over-runs the stress is gone...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l80E Transmission - 4th GEAR Operation at WOT ???

I don't see any difference between being in 1st 2nd 3rd gears at 1000rwhp with the trans in D3 where the roller clutch is holding
vs having it shift to fourth to over-run the clutch where it no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2023, 05:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l80E Transmission - 4th GEAR Operation at WOT ???

Overdrive roller clutch over-runs in 4th gear does not carry any load in fact I think all the sprags over-run in 4th

should be fine to shift to fourth the trick is getting the shifter from 3rd to...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 916
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

Too much seat pressure is unnecessarily hard on components. There are drawbacks to using higher seat pressure than needed.
IMO Do your own research.

For example I see 130lbs of spring seat 6.0L...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,133
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Need advice for stock 350 TPI mods

Its not a good vehicle to learn on because you are learning antiquated platform that everybody already learned everything there is to know about and won't ever be replicated.

The engine and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,133
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Need advice for stock 350 TPI mods

Don't do anything to it at all. Drive it stock as possible for longevity. You trouble the engine with a bunch of aftermarket parts it will become unreliable and you will spend more time working on it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: 4l60e and Holley PCM

I tuned a few 4l80e holley ECU. Make sure you get the one with trans control outputs.

It works but there is no torque management, at least not in the ones I tuned. Kind of sucks for the 4l60e not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: PCV hole not finished

Lines add friction which kills pressure drop provided by the filter, causing pressure to rise in the lines and leads to increased crankcase pressure.
Can additional volume is added crankcase volume...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: PCV hole not finished

At idle and during engine cruise/vacuum condition, air flows from the pre-throttle body into the engine crankcase, and then from the other side of the valve cover into the intake manifold through a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: PCV hole not finished

1. I recommend taking a intake manifold source and running that through a 1995-1998 Toyota Twin turbo supra PCV valve and from there into 1 valve cover
2. Take the other valve cover and attach it to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,100
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

They did the test the way I would do it, sample size greater than 3 for each bolt for statistical t-test P < .05.
The method they used is one which I am extremely familiar. For example, my lab...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,100
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

Scientific test is collect data and report results in a way that may be used for statistical T-test or Anova.

I thought everybody already saw this but maybe not.
Used TTY bolts vs NEW tty bolts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,100
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

Heres what I think basic on engineering courses I've taken
When a structure goes plastic, the load can be removed and then re-applied and it will go right back to where it was with the same load....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,100
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

My 02' Gen3 LM7 got TTY oem head bolts and MLS OEM gasket. I re-used TTY bolts on one head out of curiosity. Felt great. So, one head brand new TTY, one head re-used TTY. 50,000 miles no issues with...
Forum: TPI
12-14-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: TPS longevity question

Get a couple used sensors from the junkyard from engines with oem high mileage sensors
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-14-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,102
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Engine machine work costs?

In 2017 I paid $250 for a 5.3L 2002 Tahoe engine with 200,000 miles, came with harness, intake, accessories, etc...

Since then I made 600rwhp with it for 5 years and put 50,000 miles on it.

I'm...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-08-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Energy Weapon.

IMO The point of the six speed is the deep 0.5:1 overdrive. It allows you to achieve up to 30mpg with a 1000rwhp engine swap at 3000lbs vehicle using any rear gear you want. Looking backwards through...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Solid Rubber Trans Mount - 700R4?

You don't want a stiff or strong transmission mount. The trans mount is like a fuse- it will blow when there is some issue with the engine torsion or engine stress related to let you know there is...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-08-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Energy Weapon.

If you are going over 500rwhp the 4l80e is a low cost solution compared to the proper 6-speed swap. Its also more well suited for 500+ to the tires in terms of drag racing.

But you strike me as a...
Forum: TPI
10-25-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

there are many published papers and (GM) engineers discuss these things. I merely break it down for laymans terms so you can stop repeating the same mistakes as copy and paste from everybody else....
Forum: TPI
10-20-2022, 11:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

There is two parts to this answer, theory and experience.
First, theory
Fuel and oil are made of carbon. There is also carbon in air, Pollen and fungus contain carbon (life constituents), bacteria,...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

When an engine sits for extended periods the carbon coating inside combustion chamber becomes hard diamond-like and raises compression and facilitates hot spots.
It is on the piston, valves, head,...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

Maybe 38 is too much, Maybe not. At 50% VE you can get away with 48* of timing some of those old engines. Highway cruise for example 30-40% VE 44 to 50* of timing even in a modern LS engine.
I would...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

Honestly if the engine is knocking cold, then something is up. That is not normal. Sounds like timing is off or some significant carbon buildup due to long periods of inactivity. What is APYS tune?...
Forum: TPI
10-16-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

Not really. They recommended me a single clutch and I hated it. I didn't realize the fuss the engine would make in my application coming in and out of lockup on the highway just to accelerate a few...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

There is tuning involved with locking up the converter at various throttle positions, both hydraulic side and software side. The software details allow 1% to 100% range of pressure adjustment for PWM...
Forum: TPI
10-09-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,289
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Maxing out a street L98

Torque converter IMO is the heart, the most important part of the setup, any auto setup.
I would use a Yank 2800 or 3200stall, be sure to get 9.5" converter not a 10" or 11" unit or anything else....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Keep breaking tranny mounts

I don't like solid motor mounts because they are vibration transmitting, it won't be friendly on street cars or comfortable. Or necessary imo

The act of suppressing vibration while stiffening the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 671
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Keep breaking tranny mounts

trans mount is a fuse, it pops to let you know something is wrong somewhere else in the circuit. Motor mount should be stronger than the transmission mount, to protect the trans mount. I don't like...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-25-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Looking for a comprehensive list... (Potential Engines)

Yeah thats why I put a cutout on my car. Sometimes we need the noise.

Last year I finally got around to dialing in my injector timing, spray post exhaust valve closed. Part throttle picked up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-25-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Looking for a comprehensive list... (Potential Engines)

Yeah its pretty funny to see a modern corvette put down 35mpg highway and 15mpg city. City is rough because the V8 makes a 'ton' of power from low RPM which consumes a bunch of fuel.... but this can...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-25-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,029
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Looking for a comprehensive list... (Potential Engines)

Fuel economy has nothing to do with displacement.

Fuel economy is related to power. If a vehicle weighs 3000lbs then it takes the same amount of power to push it along 65mph no matter what engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

If it has good compression, engine is good. Its probably a bad distributor related item. Or a short in the plugwire. Hold the plug to a ground and crank for spark, no spark, no ignition.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

AT least visualize spark against the header or some metal materials. Takes a second and may save you twenty hours of bs

Follow the simple steps, please dont get frustrated. Engines are very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

Air, Fuel Spark test

1. compression test that cylinder , verify
2. Test for spark, hold the plug on a header, disable injectors, does it spark?
3. Fuel signal, Perform a continuity test from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,743
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Torque Converter lockup speeds

Many vehicles I've tuned that have difficulty at low rpms with surging bucking trailer hitching are fixed by adjusting injector phase to spray post Exhaust valve close (SOIT just after closed exhaust...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Starter clicks when trying to crank, sometimes.

The main reason I started adding the aux relay to most older vehicles was the factory ignition switch in most older vehicles is a flimsy delicate piece, often easy to deform and gets burnt up over...
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Starter clicks when trying to crank, sometimes.

This is likely a major part of the problem (voltage drop);

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/480x480/starter1_ae5a28ee9116cbe309f129304d387e35788ea334.png

This is likely a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

Heh. I run all my vehicles open loop. If you fully, truly tuned an engine, it doesn't need the closed loop to drag it back to some ideal ratio because you already tuned the ratio you wanted.

Of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

Once you get familiar with wideband gauge reading, make sure you have a gauge available all the time, you can learn to spot a misfire in the engine easily because of wideband behavior.
I recommend...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

Yeah keep it away from 14.7:1 just leaner than that. 14.8 to 15.5 is fine. Gasoline scale. For cruise and idle situations.
The oxygen sensor average across all cylinders so if you see 14.7 that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

Since we topic spark plugs I should also mention these
1. Never touch new spark plugs with human hands. Use fresh clean disposable gloves.
2. Never allow anti seize near the plug business ends keep...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

I personally trust used 150k miles engines more than rebuilt engines. More track record, historical evidence, it ran fine 150k you keep going.

Rebuilt you just don't know whats been done or not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

With a leakdown it can be difficult to tell where the air is going. The sound is "coming from everywhere" we often assume 100% is passing the rings but it could be that some say 25% is really going...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kingtal0n

Re: Rebuilt constant missing on number Six

SO you say number 6 has a super clean runner? How do we suppose the other runners get 'dirty'. Likely during combustion some carbon blows past the valve into the intake ports?
If the runner is clear...
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