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Topic: Question on a V6 |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 4
Views: 5454
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Forum: Garage Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:55 am Subject: Question on a V6 |
The biggest problem with a car that sits for a long period is the injectors get clogged and your fuel turns to crap.
First, DRAIN THE TANK. And then put fresh gas in. Then be prepared to take t ... |
Topic: car wont start |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 65
Views: 35819
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Forum: Garage Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:51 am Subject: car wont start |
yeah there was oil pressure. and no i didnt do that with the ecm. i didnt know bout that. il ltry it again tomorrow. my friend came over and said it sounds like a lifter. are those hard to replace? th ... |
Topic: had to get tires for my car and I have a question ?? |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 9
Views: 6207
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:12 pm Subject: had to get tires for my car and I have a question ?? |
In Kamloops, snow and ice is common. We have a fair amount right now and all the roads are covered in snow and ice. A good set of ice radials are the best. |
Topic: A post on TGO = Flamers ta boot! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 13
Views: 6254
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:17 pm Subject: A post on TGO = Flamers ta boot! |
Almost forgot, I've never seen anyone discuss this before, but most guys with lift in the area you are using tend to use full roller rockers. I seldom see people with that amount of lift use "pivot b ... |
Topic: A post on TGO = Flamers ta boot! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 13
Views: 6254
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:12 pm Subject: A post on TGO = Flamers ta boot! |
I have never seen that on an "unabused" engine before. I say that, because how it "died" would not be abuse in my opinion. And "pivot ball" technology is usually pretty foolproof (excluding under/ov ... |
Topic: PROM for 85 TPI |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 9
Views: 7922
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Forum: Garage Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:41 am Subject: PROM for 85 TPI |
Pity, if it had been a "piggy-back" I would have considered buying it. I would have just turned it into an "adapter" - I can always use those. |
Topic: PROM for 85 TPI |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 9
Views: 7922
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Forum: Garage Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:45 pm Subject: PROM for 85 TPI |
Is this memcal the "piggy-back" adapter type where you plug your old Memcal into it, and the EST circuitry flows through? Or is this a complete memcal and specific solely to the 85 MAF system. I.E. ... |
Topic: PROM for 85 TPI |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 9
Views: 7922
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Forum: Garage Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:42 pm Subject: PROM for 85 TPI |
I've got an '85 TPI Hypertech chip you can have for $20!
It's the one that works with a 160deg t-stat.
While most people are well aware of my opinion of "off-the-shelf" eproms from TGO. One thi ... |
Topic: Hello to all !! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 20
Views: 13256
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:16 am Subject: Hello to all !! |
Welcome. I too am an old time TGO member who also finally came over to the "local club". I am trying to bring a few more guys over. |
Topic: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 10
Views: 5415
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:39 pm Subject: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Romulator? You mean Ostrich. Or AutoProm. Don't you?!
=)
www.moates.net
Welcome, Glenn.
Mark
Thanks Mangus.
I actually use a Romulator, TunerCat and Diacom. I bought these before th ... |
Topic: Anyone here have vortec heads with TPI? |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 27
Views: 18757
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Forum: Garage Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:23 pm Subject: Anyone here have vortec heads with TPI? |
Was this an automatic that you aren't taking into account the torque multiplication? HSR does not make more torque on a 350, than an l98.
Both were stick vehicles and all are based on the sam ... |
Topic: Anyone here have vortec heads with TPI? |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 27
Views: 18757
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Forum: Garage Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:50 pm Subject: Anyone here have vortec heads with TPI? |
Ok, but with all those new parts, there really won't be much of a gain without chip tuning will there?
If I can plan this around a trip of Glenns down here then it might be doable if it can ha ... |
Topic: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 10
Views: 5415
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 3:20 pm Subject: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Well thanks Shultzy. The GTA is black. It's a great "20 foot car". It's a great war horse that served me well in the "good times & bad times" since the day I bought it off the showroom floor back i ... |
Topic: Radial Snow Tires mounted on rims |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 2
Views: 3559
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:28 am Subject: Radial Snow Tires mounted on rims |
Kamloops is in the Interior of BC. You drive from Vancover BC to Hope BC, and then up either the Coquihalla Hwy (shortest route, but its a toll hwy and can get snow this time of year....best to take ... |
Topic: Radial Snow Tires mounted on rims |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 2
Views: 3559
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:54 pm Subject: Radial Snow Tires mounted on rims |
I have a set of 225x15x60 Radial Snow Tires (Cooper WinterMaster) mounted on a set of 2nd Gen T/A 15x7 wheels. The wheels are grey in color and have all the beauty rims and center caps.
I only use ... |
Topic: Bad Altenator??? |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 19
Views: 12847
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Forum: Garage Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:23 pm Subject: Bad Altenator??? |
Uhh, I tend to pass on the "Mastercrap" stuff. They have some cheap deals for some things, and if it's for the "beater car' , I don't care. But for good performance, I prefer Lordco...but they still ... |
Topic: Knew ebay would be a pia.. |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 5
Views: 2836
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:15 pm Subject: Knew ebay would be a pia.. |
I think this guy must be thinking of aluminum or V6 heads. I always thought that iron heads were about 100lbs in total (50 each) and aluminum was just little over half. Heck, the head companies alwa ... |
Topic: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 10
Views: 5415
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Forum: Back Porch Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:06 pm Subject: Welcome Glenn91L98GTA ! |
Well thanks guys. A few do know me, but lots probably don't. I have been missing from TGO for the last little while due to health reasons. I prefer not to go into that at this time...that is my own ... |
Topic: Any Feedback on AD Performance??? |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 3
Views: 4154
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Forum: Garage Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:58 pm Subject: Any Feedback on AD Performance??? |
Hi Guys:
Some of you may recognize me from TGO as one of the moderators of the DIY Prom Board. In my quest to find "good prices" on parts (Canada sux when it comes to buying good parts), I've come ... |
Topic: Failed Emissions |
Glenn91L98GTA
Replies: 6
Views: 5483
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Forum: Garage Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:49 pm Subject: Failed Emissions |
I have also had some success in tweaking the eprom to make an engine pass emissions. You need to know exactly where you failed and what the other readings are, as when you tweak on area (example you ... |
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