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Forum: DIY PROM
07-19-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,423
Posted By jwscab

Re: Limp Home Mode Clarification

I haven't replied on the boards in YEARs, but what is said above is correct. the memcal for 730 ecms contains three parts. prom, knock board, and resnet. each has their specific purposes. each...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 288,220
Posted By jwscab

Re: TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions

The vortec distributor fits any standard small block provided there is enough room for the 'crab' wire outlets, ie, something that would only fit a narrow cap, might not fit a vortec distributor. ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-15-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,482
Posted By jwscab

Re: Remanufactured memcals

It's been a long time since I made those boards up, and even longer since I really messed with this stuff, and I have probably mentioned this in old threads, but as far as the rfdcal, and knock...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-16-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,108
Posted By jwscab

Re: 91 formula borg warner 9 bolt rear wheel seal help!!!

autozone lists this part as the pinion seal:
7457N

driver side seal:
224255

passenger side:
710179

check autozone or rockauto for parts when you need to look something up, very helpful...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-12-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,451
Posted By jwscab

Re: Zener diode and fuel injectors

don't think of those corrections for a steady state, in-use charging system, running down the road.

think of the application where a vehicle has been sitting for a long period and a user goes to...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-12-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,043
Posted By jwscab

Re: Can someone help me identify this memcal?

there used to be a free database that has since been taken down.....tunercat offers caldata for cheap if you need to know a bunch of 'em, but for looking up onsie-twosie, it's not that cost...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-12-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By jwscab

Re: LSx series engine with a 730 ECM?

the biggest headache with the northstar system would be the 2 crank sensors (cam sensor not needed). If you could implement that cleanly, the ecm side of this is super easy. A couple of timing...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-09-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,179
Posted By jwscab

Re: Knock sensor parameters using 350TPI sensor on 4.125" bores

I have a knock sensor connected to a test bench, you can simply rap it with a wrench or other piece of metal, and watch the 'knock' signal out of the memcal drop low during an event. an impulse has...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-30-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By jwscab

Re: 2 DIS units in parallel ?

it's not practical to mount dual DIS modulesfor alot of reasons, however, you could take the coils off the module and move them, if that helps, they are held on with screws, and have a few bladed...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-02-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,575
Posted By jwscab

Re: Cylinder select netres values?

you don't have to cut any pins.

just jumper pins 10 and 13, and you are done. so your left picture is perfectly fine as is.
Forum: Fabrication
06-17-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By jwscab

Re: Pole Jack

they are indispensable under the car on a lift. I use 'em for lots of stuff, especially fabbing up exhaust, it's nice to set the pipe up with a spacer from the floor boards, and just hold everything...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,093
Posted By jwscab

Re: Installation TA 1802 Rear Girdle

I bought the studs. This was years ago when we first had TA makes these covers, but they were ARP studs, and much stronger than stock. Since they are undersize for the application, really (3/8-16,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,093
Posted By jwscab

Re: Installation TA 1802 Rear Girdle

when i put mine on, i used a belt sander. I took off just enough material to start sanding in the 'non-flat' area, so that there was about 1/8" wide flat; the overall contact patch sort of looked...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-14-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,893
Posted By jwscab

Re: dual tbi 454

yes, stacking the resistors will allow twice the current to flow before current limiting.

Joe, what about starting with a tall 4 hole spacer, and machining it to what you want? might save you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-13-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

yep, definitely a different driveshaft. We had a custom setup anyway, so we had one made up.

for the original posters, whichever method you end up going, make sure you get the right parts for the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-13-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

the car has nothing to do with it. The shifter falls in around the same place as the muncie shifter, more towards the center of the car, though. Which is close to a saginaw or borg warner that was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-12-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

thats really odd about the shifter. in the 57, i could swear we didn't have too much trouble with the hole where the muncie was, it was back less than 2 inches, but I'll have to take a look at that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-12-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

The tko is/was a ford trans, but the aftermarket now offers them with a fine spline chevy/gm input, which is why you don't need an adapter. thats why I mentioned it depends which tko you get. you...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-11-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,452
Posted By jwscab

Re: Any coding/development being done with the OBD-II stuff?

ah, very cool. If you need any hardware or testing help, lemme know.....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

not sure about the shifter location. you'd have to search on here a bit more, I would guess it's close, but you will have to change the tunnel anyway, since the trans is pretty large, you will have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

this is the bellhousing:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LAK-15020/?rtype=10
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By jwscab

Re: TKO 600 Swap question!!

it depends where you get a TKO600 from.

the one we put in my dad's 57 chevy is pretty much the same as a muncie. Used a trans and some parts from classicchevy.com (we didn't buy a kit). Bought...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-11-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,452
Posted By jwscab

Re: Any coding/development being done with the OBD-II stuff?

so does the roadrunner piggy back onto the ecm and circumvent the normal flash control lines, so that you can flash the part via usb?

EDIT: I checked out his page, haven't been there in awhile....
Forum: DIY PROM
06-09-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,452
Posted By jwscab

Re: Any coding/development being done with the OBD-II stuff?

yeah, that really bugged me since it didn't last very long in TC's hands. I was planning to pick it up, then learned it wasn't available from TC any longer.....
Forum: Power Adders
06-08-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,421
Posted By jwscab

Re: Intercooler Y Pipe

ok.....got it....hard to know exactly what you are looking at without some pics....

sounds like you'll need someone to fab one up for you.
Forum: Power Adders
06-08-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,421
Posted By jwscab

Re: Intercooler Y Pipe

can you use that piece if you use a reducer silicone coupler? Like 4" to 3" right before you run it where you need to?
Forum: DIY PROM
06-08-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,452
Posted By jwscab

Re: Any coding/development being done with the OBD-II stuff?

yeah, no suprise there.....

that's why I would love to see this happen all the way through, and want to help where I can.....
Forum: DIY PROM
06-08-2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 19,452
Posted By jwscab

Re: Any coding/development being done with the OBD-II stuff?

thats great to hear dim! The last sticking point for me in dealing with these LS based motors is the stranglehold these tuning guys hold on the software and the high price they charge....sure, it's...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-29-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By jwscab

Re: 94 lt1 pcm questions

yes, you can make your own cable also. I found the plans on the internet somewhere....lemme look around and see if i can remember how I wired it. I used a couple of donor connector pigtails and...
Forum: TPI
05-27-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By jwscab

Re: 305 TPI, at the end of my rope!

have you taken a very close look at the reluctor pickup in the distributor? The connector and pins are well known to oxidize and pretty much melt away(plastic body), causing intermittent issues. My...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-25-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By jwscab

Re: 94 lt1 pcm questions

been awhile since I looked at TP for LT1 support. I've used the following for my brothers car:

Tunercat with $EE definition and flash utility
Freescan for scanning, it's limited, but enough for...
Forum: TPI
05-05-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,906
Posted By jwscab

Re: oil in plenum and excessive consumption

it's probably the intake manifold gaskets failing, and not the bottom end in any way. If you get a cracked/failed gasket, engine vaccuum will pull oil from the valley, and coat everything down. ...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,563
Posted By jwscab

Re: Restrictor behind the steel line in fuel rail, drill it out?

it was most likely there as a surge suppressor, the small orifice helped smooth out fuel flow. regardless of why it's there and the purpose it served, it is a flow restriction, and it has been...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,662
Posted By jwscab

Re: ARGH!!!!!!!!!! SLP runners.

just find an allen key/socket that is slightly too big, and lightly grind each face on an angle so that the hex tapers down to fit inside the bolt. then hammer that into the bolt the best you can. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,271
Posted By jwscab

Re: 9-bolt rebuild options

correction:

sell 9 bolt for 100 bucks as is

swap in 10 bolt

end of story
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,108
Posted By jwscab

Re: 91 formula borg warner 9 bolt rear wheel seal help!!!

you will need to take the disc hat off, and unbolt the retainer from the housing end, 4 bolts. thats the easy part. A slide hammer and the assembly will pull out, and you will be left with an axle...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-22-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,271
Posted By jwscab

Re: 9-bolt rebuild options

the 9 bolt doesn't have clutch packs that can be replaced. There is tons and tons of info on these boards regarding the 9 bolt. try searching for borg warner axle.

there are a few people that...
Forum: Fabrication
03-18-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,907
Posted By jwscab

Re: Mill + Cylinder heads

yeah, I'm sure the carbide will work well for valves, though I think the grinding is so that the finish is close enough that lapping afterwards gets you a solid sealing surface.

I would assume...
Forum: TPI
03-18-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 288,220
Posted By jwscab

Re: TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions

you can use the lockup kit that several manufacturers make so that the lockup occurs as soon as the trans goes into 4th gear. it involves dropping the pan and replacing a 4th gear switch(the trans...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-18-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By jwscab

Re: New Engine Break-In

you wanna make sure you have enough timing when you start the engine. the worst thing you can do is to try and break it in without enough timing. I would put everything together exactly as you plan...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-16-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,863
Posted By jwscab

Re: Map Sensor Hose Length?

you can use a long hose/tube as six_shooter says. The best method would be to use hard line, whether plastic or metal, and make the interconnects rubber, so the overall length of soft collapsible...
Forum: Fabrication
03-11-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By jwscab

Re: Ford 8.8 to replace the 7.5

what are you using for axles?

nice work so far. Did you have to narrow the rear as it sat, or would the original width have worked?
Forum: Fabrication
03-10-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,892
Posted By jwscab

Re: Welding aluminum without a $900 machine

OK so here's a few thoughts on this stuff.

you can weld aluminum a few ways. the stuff you guys are showing at the top is a brazing alloy. This will work very well for parts that are low...
Forum: Fabrication
03-10-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,907
Posted By jwscab

Re: Mill + Cylinder heads

I've never done it, but CNC mills perform the same types of things very commonplace nowadays for aftermarket cylinder heads, so this would just be a manual version of what these machines do. By...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,837
Posted By jwscab

Re: Anyone hear of welding the slot on the vacuum advance canister to limit advance?

yes, you can definitely do this. It's been done before. I've seen more than a few pictures of people doing this.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-16-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,173
Posted By jwscab

Re: Conversion engine mounts for 455 Olds into "83 Z28

just buy motor mounts for a late second gen trans am with a 403 olds(6.6l), they should pretty much fall onto the crossmember. You might need to drill a hole or 2, but they should fit. Rockauto has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,492
Posted By jwscab

Re: Melting Spark Plug Wires....

are you burning the wires themselves, or the boots?

if it's wires themselves, you just need to do a better job of pulling them away from heat.

if it's the boots, you might want to consider...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-12-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,052
Posted By jwscab

Re: BIG BLOCK SWAP:What kind of headache am I in for?

yeah, 2 big things when it comes to big blocks in thirdgen's, and 1 'less' important thing.

exhaust-like said above, find something that is known to fit, and don't be suprised if you have to...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-30-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By jwscab

Re: BLM's at 160 across the board-best first change?

wanted to post a follow up.

summary:
new cat converter
changed spark timing to better match L05
tweaked fuel table in the idle areas (added fuel)
BLMS still at 160, but INT values moving...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-26-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 54,506
Posted By jwscab

Re: Do away with dizzy?

yep, egr would work, same type of valve and solenoid. you would need the external plumbing though from the exhaust manifold or header. it's no big deal, i ran it for my vortec tpi conversion...
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