New Orleans - shreveport/bossier hang out!

Good deal Chris. Glad you are doing it yourself. I find that those people who tune their own cars are happiest in long run. That way you know everything about your car inside and out and know what it takes to perform in every situation.

Finally drove the car home today, but now I need knock sensors replaced. Anybody done this and willing to help? Gotta replace front o2s while I'm at it.

It throw a code?

Yea p0332 for ks and p1153 for o2.

You keep my ks or put yours in?

Yours

I wonder if the 98's are diff from the 01's I never had a code thrown

I'm gonna double check the harness tomorrow.

just spent another 450 on 102mm n02 plate and trunion upgraded rockers! Finally all parts needed now install and a tune!!

P0332 is low circuit. Prolly gonna be the harness. I pinched mine a long time ago when I installed my LS6 intake and got that code. I cut the wire where it was damaged and spliced it then taped it down. Worked up until here recently. Now im getting the coe again so I'm gonna be ordering a new harness and replacing sensors since I'm already there.

Pulled the trigger on my hood. Goin with the Ultra Z from True Fiber with free shipping!!

Here's an idea of what it'll look like. The lighting is wrong cause anybody that has seen NBM in the sun knows how it pops. Mine is no exception cause it's fairly clean for its age and still pops real good. Just need to hide that ugly scratch on the rear bumper now.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/ultra-z.jpg

It's already ordered, so like or dislike it's about to happen. It's different for the area seeing how most you see are either SS or cowl hoods.

Yeah that will be a nice change.....but hell anything is better then:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/01ssreda4/TNT/36.jpg

Finally drove the car home today, but now I need knock sensors replaced. Anybody done this and willing to help? Gotta replace front o2s while I'm at it.

we can do at my house if ya want its easy.

Lol Steve! Gettin my SS spoiler painted at the same time. Then I'll be down for some pics again so hopefully in the next couple of weeks it should be ready. The hood should be here Monday at the earliest.

You'll be one of a kind for the Shreveport area.....as far as I know.

Wonder how it would look with some sort of stripe on either the top or the side of the scoop. Hmmmmmm

You'll be one of a kind for the Shreveport area.....as far as I know.

Wonder how it would look with some sort of stripe on either the top or the side of the scoop. Hmmmmmm

I assume you mean something like this?

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1045&pictureid=5953

You'll be one of a kind for the Shreveport area.....as far as I know.

Wonder how it would look with some sort of stripe on either the top or the side of the scoop. Hmmmmmm
I've been considering some type of ghosting, but unsure of what just yet. I'm not much on the stripes on these cars unless it's a hardtop. I'm also not a flashy person which is why my car doesn't have very much bling. I like simple and subtle hints of things. My wheels are polished, but will most likely go back with chrome and my emblems are polished stainless. Other than that it's pretty simple. I do like flames and women (hence the nickname of my car) just not sure what I wanna do just yet, so for now it'll most likely just get painted to match.

I assume you mean something like this?


http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1045&pictureid=5953

Yep....that looks good.

I've been considering some type of ghosting, but unsure of what just yet. I'm not much on the stripes on these cars unless it's a hardtop. I'm also not a flashy person which is why my car doesn't have very much bling. I like simple and subtle hints of things. My wheels are polished, but will most likely go back with chrome and my emblems are polished stainless. Other than that it's pretty simple. I do like flames and women (hence the nickname of my car) just not sure what I wanna do just yet, so for now it'll most likely just get painted to match.

I do undrstand. There is something to be said for subtle.

Hopefully I got most of the bugs out. Running pretty decent. BT2R tune on Saturday.

There is something to be said for subtle.

Yep.................SLEEPER!! :D

Not so much after the new hood though.

Scratch that. BT2R tune on Sunday.

Yep.................SLEEPER!! :D

Not so much after the new hood though.

It's a z28....it will never be a sleeper!:jest:

Scratch that. BT2R tune on Sunday.

Keep your foot out of it until then...I know it will be hard:D

It's a z28....it will never be a sleeper!:jest:

As close as possible then :P

So 10% or 25% under drive pulley?

I've been running a 25% for the past couple of years. The only problem I noticed is when the a/c is on full blast and I'm stopped with my foot on the brake. Voltage drops to around 10, but I'm a stick so I can control roll with the clutch most of the time. If I turn the fan speed down it doesnt drop that bad. Not sure about stereos since I'm still running a fairly stock monsoon system still.

All I have is a Sony head unit my volts stayed just under 13 but when I pulled the motor it didn't have ground straps...wtf

Have asp 25% 6 years same alternater and battery never seen under 12 volts. Summit makes a good one I've put on a few cars. But if ya got stroker high HP car I would run a fluid dampener

Thats odd

I think spa had a crank and alt under drive set up for 256 or 230 for the crank

Fucking phone! Aps

ok ordered everything I needed all I have to do is get my rockers from a friend and this bish is finished other than 15" radials and skinnys

SOB!!! I just looked and I dropped over 3k on this shit! that puts me @ 8k total:barf: Oh well this bish is gonna be a beast!:D

Summit underdrive pulleys are crap and they are coming apart on people.

Well hurry and finish that thing!!

Well hurry and finish that thing!!

LOL now Im waiting on the mail man!:D
Nice SIG!:nod:

lol me too!!

Thank you sir :cheers:

Its kinda fuzzy but it'll do til I get one with some daylight under the front tires :D

Same night, same photographer, winning car sig........

Hahaha^^

Yeah that will be a nice change.....but hell anything is better then:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/01ssreda4/TNT/36.jpg

So did any of yall have your asses busted by that mustang? lol He is a friend of mine.

http://s398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/BadAssBowties/?action=view&current=VIDEO0005.mp4

Um that's ceader grove shaker 2 it runs FUCKING 8s I'm sure everyone lost to him!

I can't believe how much louder ory is. With only a turbo as my muffler, its pretty obnoxious now. Might need a bullet in there somewhere.

I have an old sig pic. :(

I can't believe how much louder ory is. With only a turbo as my muffler, its pretty obnoxious now. Might need a bullet in there somewhere.

Love my magnaflow bullet Andy has one now and loves his to. Dynomax bullets r cheap but don't do much. Also should build boost a bit faster without the cats.

What size r those sigs. I got in trouble b4 for having more then the Max 500X150

I can't believe how much louder ory is. With only a turbo as my muffler, its pretty obnoxious now. Might need a bullet in there somewhere.

Like Dan said I have the magnaflow bullet, and you hear it almost everyday, lol. I hear Borla XR-1's sound great too, or those Sweet Thunders...

Well, it actually builds boost later now. Gonna go by Lites today and have em inspect for leaks.

Maybe I'll put a bullet behind the turbo. It can be my new exhaust tip. Lol.

Does anyone know or seen this car? I was just wondering what kinda shape the interior and body was in.

I'm going to pick this thing up early next week

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/30/Sportsman_Bracket/post/2238759/1999-Camaro-Hardtop-Manual-Windows.html

Dan my sig is 500x150 on the nose. I was trying to fit the tree in it but it was gonna be too high. Woulda looked sweet with both stages lit but oh well. The full size pic is still cool.

Mconway, hope that little romp was good enough:angel:

I have an old sig pic. :(

Yeah but that's a good pic, it brings back memories.

What size r those sigs. I got in trouble b4 for having more then the Max 500X150

Mine is real close to 500x150.

True. I've always liked that line up of cars. All the good primary colors.

Johnny you still need the 24x-58x converter box? I looked after I bought the box...I have a 24x (I KNOW IM A DUMB ASS:nod:)

Also anyone have some 99+ coil brackets? all I need is the brackets I still have my coils. And ls6 coolant cross over tubes

Todd just hooked me up with an awesome re-tune and I just destroyed a Challenger R/T going over the bridge, seems like it's going to be a pretty damn good weekend for me.

Just replaced the gaskets between the manifolds and y pipe. No leaks, but it smells horrible. I hope the gaskets are just kind of breaking in. I can't think of anything else it could be other than new gasket smell.

Cody, you can use my brackets. I could use some help picking up my old motor. Maybe we could help each other out.

Anybody goin to Colliers tomorrow for the car show? I think it's from 6pm-9pm. Where would everyone that's goin want to meet up at? I'll be comin I-49 from stonewall

Oh Yeah sts it will be fun to put a muffler on that not much room.
Maybe I'll put a bullet behind the turbo. It can be my new exhaust tip. Lol.

Anytime u do a motor swap or exhaust work its going to spell a few days.

Just replaced the gaskets between the manifolds and y pipe. No leaks, but it smells horrible. I hope the gaskets are just kind of breaking in. I can't think of anything else it could be other than new gasket smell.

I'm down
Anybody goin to Colliers tomorrow for the car show? I think it's from 6pm-9pm. Where would everyone that's goin want to meet up at? I'll be comin I-49 from stonewall

Yeah, the exhaust sounds so much better now that its not leaking. I think I can live with it. Oh, and the turbo is boosting much faster. Tune on Sunday. Come on Sunday

Cody, you can use my brackets. I could use some help picking up my old motor. Maybe we could help each other out.
Sounds good, I get off @ 6am gonna catch a nap and if your free we can get around 9:30ish. Im just south of the relay station on youree

I gotta work in the morning. We can get the motor next week when your available. You can get the brackets any time. Just call me tomorrow afternoon.

Johnny you still need the 24x-58x converter box? I looked after I bought the box...I have a 24x (I KNOW IM A DUMB ASS:nod:)

Yep he is still gonna need it.

Anyone down for strange brew after? Grab a few beers if not that hang at clyide fant

I know there was a couple that snuck up to the track tonight but I couldn't make it. Anyone down for next friday? Dan you wanna come run yours? Johnny you wanna run one of the vettes?

Id feel comfortable running the 79. Its got some top end on it that is needing some legal testing. I also want to set the shifting on the 91 as agressive as it will go and see what happens. Ill be bringing one or the other though.

I still need to take them around the block. Feel what the "vette" feeling is like :nod:

Ill be in bama from Friday to Monday next weekend. Plus need some money to buy tires, driveshaft and maybe a clutch. But saving for a 2011 21' searay 195 sport ski boat right now so ill just keep driving it as is. Plus in this heat is just a waste to go to track.

Srry for the inconvinece i'm looking for a guy by the name ryan his from sheverport la.
He drives a 96 chevy two tone black with sunset orange has.turbo we met at the
houston shootout back in april i tryed posting on pt but won't let me post yet if
someone knows his number will appreciate or if yall can help and post for me on pt
i'd appreciate it a lot thanx in advance

You must be talking about this guy.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=174574

http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/projects-gallery-189/1995-chevy-rcsb-lq4-pt88mm-turbo-build-469809/

I still need to take them around the block. Feel what the "vette" feeling is like :nod:

You're gonna like it. I drove the 91 for the first time in a while and it is just right. I feel like I should be racing other 80s era cars, like diablos and stuff.

It definitely has the "miami vice" cool going on.

Gotta wear a white suit and pink t shirt while you drive it.

So does Shreve City parking lot between Daiquiri Express and Wendy's sound like a good meeting spot before the show? Say around 5? Maybe go into DE and have a drink to cool off with then head over to the show? Who all is gonna make it?

Did some checking and Colliers is saying there may not be a good turnout tonight cause most cars will show up around 1pm today because there is supposedly a big hot rod thing in TX somewhere. So, what do y'all wanna do now?

im down for anything but it hard to get people to come out around here.

Srry for the inconvinece i'm looking for a guy by the name ryan his from sheverport la.
He drives a 96 chevy two tone black with sunset orange has.turbo we met at the
houston shootout back in april i tryed posting on pt but won't let me post yet if
someone knows his number will appreciate or if yall can help and post for me on pt
i'd appreciate it a lot thanx in advance

ill shoot him a text for ya

I'll be meeting up with yall next week.

Anybody know of stiffer springs that won't lower the car?

If y'all dont mind having a 5th gen around i would catch up wit y'all!

Anybody know of stiffer springs that won't lower the car?

hmm i would get up with http://www.stranoparts.com/ he knows his shit a may make u some or no of some.

Dan, you mind if I swing by Monday or Tuesday and we can brainstorm on getting some more ground clearance on this turbo piping.

Yeah that's fine, I've done two sTS kit and not much you can do or they would of made the kit like that. Cant really lower ya car on dd on these crappy Louisiana roads. U can but will bottom out. If it were me I would sell and do heads/cam and make around same power or more depending on how many lbs.

Just had Todd tune it. He knows his stuff for sure. Your not going to find another tuner around here willing to put in that kind of time and effort. The car is a beast now. Night and day between the last tune. I definitely recommend a BlueThunder2 tune to anyone. As far as the clearance of piping, I think I've got some ideas. Just gotta run by Bearing Services.

So Todd just wrapped up my tune and what can I say, "Hands down he's the best tuner I've came in contact with." Any tuner who puts his time and effort into a tune like Todd does deserves rave reviews. And let me say he has put some time in tuning this 5th gen and has even came by my house to ensure I was happy. No where probably would you find a tuner that would do this, no where! Enough about who he is as a person. As a tuner he's amazing. The car pulls so much better and slams through the gears with no problem. He was willing to show me every table and explain to me why he was making each change. There's not enough I can say, I will leave it at "WOW!" Thanks Todd!

^^ ;) ^^

Damn, all the things i hear about Todd makes me want to swap back to efi lol.

Told iS Damn Man. Told ya those hand held tunes suck from sts . Only If he would of got here sooner could of saved ya a motor lol

Welp, all thats left to do on the s10 is wire everything up. Its been a long week but im sure the sleepless nights will start paying off soon.

So Todd just wrapped up my tune and what can I say, "Hands down he's the best tuner I've came in contact with." Any tuner who puts his time and effort into a tune like Todd does deserves rave reviews. And let me say he has put some time in tuning this 5th gen and has even came by my house to ensure I was happy. No where probably would you find a tuner that would do this, no where! Enough about who he is as a person. As a tuner he's amazing. The car pulls so much better and slams through the gears with no problem. He was willing to show me every table and explain to me why he was making each change. There's not enough I can say, I will leave it at "WOW!" Thanks Todd!

Glad it's lined out now bro!
Less than 2 weeks and I'll have mine lined out with some power numbers :)

That's awesome. I can't wait to see it.

Thanks for all the compliments folks. I am enjoying meeting each and every one of you, and am really enjoying tinkering with your rides :D



Glad it's lined out now bro!
Less than 2 weeks and I'll have mine lined out with some power numbers :)

Can't wait to see it when it's done! That thing should be a beast!!!

Yeah, I lost about $2K from the bad tune. I never used a "hand held" though.

Oh thought u had a hand held or email tune

Well guys I just sold the old Monte Carlo and now i'm on the hunt for another f-body. Idk if it's gonna be an auto or another 6spd, but I prefer another 6 spd:D I've been think alot about T/A's lately 2 hmmm.........

Get a WS6.

Man the weekend flew by! Fixed the window motor in the car, rattle canned the hood, recharged the a/c, and cleaned it up for a night out. Hopin to see the new hood in another day or two and after about a week of it on the car to form better then I'll pull it off to have it and my SS spoiler painted. Then it's back to the mechanical stuff like a new clutch to start with then so on and so forth. Just glad everything is coming together for it again cause I had just about decided to sell it because of the frustration of not being able to do anything to it.

Yeah, I lost about $2K from the bad tune. I never used a "hand held" though.

Good to meet you Matt. Hope the car feels good. Dont be a stranger, come have a beer sometime

To add to the efficiency of Todds tune, I can already see a huge increase in mpg. With just over a quarter tank left, I've gone more miles than a full tank would get me before. That includes at least 15 wot runs.

or bring some beer for all that trans fluid you jacked lol

Hey Ivory ill go see if they still have that m6 ta down the road from me.

Yeah, I definitely owe you some beer in the near future. Thanks.

Love the new signature Chris....you're a nut!

Matt, I'm glad you're happy with your tune. Now, maybe you can afford some beer with the gas money you will be saving. LOL!

Hey Ivory ill go see if they still have that m6 ta down the road from me.

Ok i'd appreciate it, just let me know.

Ok i'd appreciate it, just let me know.

You looking for a built car, or want something to build yourself? I'm pulling my 99 T/A out of storage tomorrow, and have been mulling over putting it all together, or selling as a roller so someone can tailor it to their needs.

My friend in Iraq bought a WS6 from a dealer in Killeen and I got back from trailering it here last night for him. I drove it today to his place till he gets back, and I can't believe it was my dream car for so long and I never drove one. I'm not sure I could live with it as a DD, I love my GTO even more now as far as comfort goes. My only dilema is I like toys to be paid for...T/A is paid for and I have the 6.0, t56 and all the goodies, or just assemble, sell, and use it to pay down the GTO then do H/C on it. Not complaining though. Five years ago I don't think I would've dreamed to have such a dilema.

On a side note, has anyone around here had a window shatter from the heat? Last week the GTO sat for 3 days, I went to drive it and the driver's window was spiderwebbed throughout. Neighbors lawns weren't freshly cut, no rocks in the street at all near the car either. Window isn't pushed in at all, just seems really wierd. By the way, it's really good to be back in the states, hopefully my new window from Cleveland Pick A Part will get here tomorrow and I can make one of these meets.

Never had a window shatter from heat. Dont think I've even heard of that. I have had a few windshield's crack from a previous rock peck due to excessive heat but never a side window. Bet a small rock got it just right from a weedeater/edger. Just a guess really.

IIRC Johnny had a back glass in his vert do the same thing last summer.

Did it shatter or fall out? I thought it fell out, but I barely remember yesterday lol.

Ive never had one shatter from heat but when i was younger my cousin blow on a frozen door glass and it shattered.

On the other hand the truck starts by the key now. Wiring up gauges and bleeding brakes should finish the truck. Still want to go over the whole truck to make sure everything is tight and make sure i didnt over look anything.

Did it shatter or fall out? I thought it fell out, but I barely remember yesterday lol.

Shattered......

Was it tinted. Tinted Windows hold more heat instead of letting it pass through. I've seen tinted t tops that shattered. I also heard my mother n laws rear van window bust a couple summers ago. Sounded like a gun shot.

Soo... for some dumb reason I got to drive a new Cruze LTZ with the 1.4t. Gotta give it to em... it was a nice little turd. It wasnt terribly underpowered. Prolly ran as good as my 5.3 truck. The leather is some of the softest I have touched. The padding... not so much lol. Overall it was a nice car for a 23k sticker.

















No... I had and still have no plans to get out of my fuel hogging, high horsepower vehicles.

My back glass shattered and fell, in pieces, into the inside. I'm still finding pieces.
Back in the day my dad's dodge dart had a window explode from heat buildup. It was also a convertible. He always parks with windows cracked when it's hot now. :lol:

Thanks, makes me worry less about neighbors walking by punching my windows or something. Yes it was a tinted window. It didn't shatter and fall in, it just spiderwebbed into a thousand pieces and is still in place by the laminate. I kindof thought it was from heat because I couldn't see a real point of origin as if there was a strike. I'm not from around here, and I've just never seen that before. I threw a bunch of tape all over it on both sides in hopes that I can get it out without getting all over my interior. FedEx says today, so we'll see.

Hey guys, this may be a long shot but I'll ask anyways.

I'm wondering if anyone has a dove tail car hauler that they would be willing to rent out for a small fee or possibly let me borrow it for the Saturday of august 6th?

Ok i'd appreciate it, just let me know.

here is you a car right here! in longview tx
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/1448354-f-s-2002-pontiac-trans-am-ws6-som.html

nice^
Ivory the ta is gone

Only thing left on the truck is tags and waiting on jegs to send my temp sender. Other than that its done.

Congrats Shane :cheers:

I see tens NA.

11.4-11.8s

Seen a few cam only lsx s10. Run high tens. Even seen a 5.3 h/c s10 get in high tens. There were like 2700lbs. But they run power glides and 4,500-5,000 stall. Not sure on your combo

Well im running a stock bottom lq4 with arp bolts, ms3 cam, 241 heads, ls7 lifters, backed by a stalled 700r4. My guess is 11.8ish N/A. If it breaks into the 10's on the jug ill paint the truck and make it all pretty and shit lol.

Sweet. Has the right truck/motor combo to get tens, but stall/trans/gear combo Have to be right to get it there. Hope that 700r4 can Handel that power. if that kick down cable is off one little bit the trans is toast. If it doesn't last u going to th350 or a glide?

Anyone know or a good Brazilian restaurant here?

Probably gonna have to make a trip back to Florida for that one. ^^ lol.

Haha!^

Anybody going to the track on Friday? I've never been and its time to see what she can do. Even if it is hot.

She's gonna spin her heart out!

Yeah, I'm guessing 12s on street tires. 11s should be easy when I get a stall and DRs. Do streets grip better or worse on the track?

The trans is rated to 650 whp but if it gives out I'm swapping to a manual. I've had several 700r's in hot rods and never had a problem before. Only problem I think ill have it the truck breaking loose when it hits 2nd and 3rd at wot. My old blazer had a solid shift but this kit should hit much harder.

This thing was one of the fun-est rides ive ever had. It wasnt very fast but it would get out of the hole pretty good to have little street tires. Fusion FTW lol

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/BadAssBowties/th_HPIM0006.jpg (http://s398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/BadAssBowties/?action=view&current=HPIM0006.mp4)

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/BadAssBowties/th_HPIM0003.jpg (http://s398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/BadAssBowties/?action=view&current=HPIM0003.mp4)

My last question looked weird. Do street tires hook better, worse, or the same on the track compared to the street?

Depends on what tires they are. Some street tire are ok on the track but 90% are worse on the track compared to the street. Street is rough compared to the track so most grab the street better.

K, we will see.

Andy's 360hp m6 on normal street tires. Spun all the way down the track and even barked 4th gear at finish line. On street none of those problems at all. Hell hooked better on half wet roads. M6 on street tires worthless at track. You should have around 50-70 more HP then him so will be even worse for u.

Street tires suck pretty much no matter where you are to me. Everytime i have ever ran with street tires all i do is get pissed. If they are better on the track it wont be by much wether you do a burnout or drive around the water. All you can do is go try

Hey what do you guys think about the firebird formulas ???

Street tires suck at the track period! They can make you into a really good driver though IMO. Track prep is vital though and TRRP is still hit or miss but you need to realize that in street trim your front wide tires drag lots of water up onto the launch pad so it's hard to gauge the track in street trim.

As far as Firebird Formulas I like'em

Fuck street tires on the track. and they won't let you go around the water box, so I just drag water with my front tires onto the track. but good luck getting a decent time at the track!

Hey what do you guys think about the firebird formulas ???
Love them. Did u see the car I posted?

Yes i saw it, and if i had the funds i would throw it at him for that car:D The reason why I asked about the formulas is bc i'm considering buying this 1

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1449346-worth-3500-a.html

A little while back, my car would still be spinning at 115mph on the street. That's when I lost my last race and that night I ordered a spare set of wheels and drag radials. Not gonna let that shit happen again haha

Yes i saw it, and if i had the funds i would throw it at him for that car:D The reason why I asked about the formulas is bc i'm considering buying this 1

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1449346-worth-3500-a.html

its a damn good deal but those wheels got to go lol formulas are light weight too

My red car was a formula but it had the ws6 hood spoiler and badges. Only way to tell was by looking at the front seats.

S10 wont be on the road for awhile. Had it running today getting ready to take the first drive. All of a sudden it started pouring trans fluid between the stall and front pump. Not sure what im going to do just yet.

did u check the gap between the stall and the flywheel to make sure i dint pull it out to far? what year block do you have older then 02 they need spacers on stall.

its a 2000 with the longer crank.

Did u check the gap b4 u pulled it to flywheel? I've had it happen b4 and leaked. Had to use some washers as shims to get it just right. Also I've seen some bad motor mounts or trans mounts crack cases. What mount set ups do u have

Current performance mounts. For what I paid they better not be the problem.

Thanks Matt for the coolant crossovers and coil brackets! Car runs good and so did that black procharged mustang gt :nod: lol

No prob. Need to find that stang again for the tie braker.

Hey what's the most miles you guys ever had on a f-body ???

133k still strong been shifting at 6800 for 50k miles! Andy has like 145k. but then u get people blowing them up with like 30-50k. but to me you dont wanna waste putting cam and heads on a car with that high of miles. asking for a disaster if ya ask me.

after adding up the miles fuck i have 50 miles on my ls6 clutch lol

166,000 miles now with more passes than any car should have to endure.

ive got 150k on my lq4 with heads and cam. Is my motor in danga?

On the other hand the trans is out and both the converter and pump look fine, along with the case. Im going to check the measurements of the seal and neck on the converter to see what the deal is.

its the rod bolts u have to worry about and u have arp's ;)


The ideal clearance should be .090 - .125 for 700r4. On 4l60. and i see .080" - .125" range. If you have more than this, you will need to bring it in range, by using machined washers, and what ever thickness is needed to do this "all three" washers must be "exactly" the same thickness to reduce this clearance.

SAE washers are usually a perfect shim. About .060 in thickness and all equal

Okm the reason I ask is bc I found 1 that's clean as shyt with 165k on it and it has Lt's, borla catback, richmond 3:56 gears, lid, and 3200 stall, eibach pro kit, and ss wheels. Only thing it needs is a a/c compressor:(

Okm the reason I ask is bc I found 1 that's clean as shyt with 165k on it and it has Lt's, borla catback, richmond 3:56 gears, lid, and 3200 stall, eibach pro kit, and ss wheels. Only thing it needs is a a/c compressor:(

I spent 500 on my a/c New compressor, dryer, and orfice tube and recharge

Shane I think I have some converter washers left over from when I did mine. Take your measurements and let us know what you need.

Okm the reason I ask is bc I found 1 that's clean as shyt with 165k on it and it has Lt's, borla catback, richmond 3:56 gears, lid, and 3200 stall, eibach pro kit, and ss wheels. Only thing it needs is a a/c compressor:(

i have a ac compressor laying around :) worked great when i took off the car

http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1449745-ls1-motor-parts.html

Some stuff for sale. #7 ring land was cracked but not broken. Left no scarring on cylinder walls.

Tell me what you think about my pricing.

Well i pulled the trans out from under the truck because the seal was just a tad bit smaller that the stall so that wasnt the cause. Once i got it out into the light i found that the rubber seal wasnt glued to the metal ring all the way around. Its about 3/4 of a inch long. Ill post pics of the seal tonight. Going to pick up a new one.

i have a ac compressor laying around :) worked great when i took off the car


Awe man you'd be nominated techs lifesaver of the year

Guys i got the tig and have been practicing a little bit, if ya need any mild steel tig welded just lemme know i should be avalible on some weekends. Just bring it over, not looking to make a profit just pay for some materials and ill hook ya up! Just pm me

:werd:

Got the parts to fix the truck. I wont be messing with it tonight but it should be back together tomorrow. Should move under its own power some time tomorrow.

Its all back together but no drive tonight. Its getting dark and not really in the mood to walk home if something does happen. Hope to post a first drive video tomorrow. Cant wait till the wrenching is done and the enjoying begins.

I started on mine today but can't find my water pump bolts and all of the flex plate bolts, I lost the water bolts by getting it off in a hurry to bring Matt the motor, and wongbob took the flex plate off and I'm missing one of those :( Any place in town that might have those in stock? Hope someone can help me hunt some down ASAP! Thanks!! Just remembered I need 4 front cover bolts also, the motor came missing those...

I may have the front cover bolts. My new oil pan cam with all new bolts so im sure i have plenty of them. As for the flywheels bolts Oreillys has them if there the same as a 1st gen sbc. Pipes is where id get the bolts if you wanted to be 100% sure you could get everything with 1 stop. Take a few sockets and a ratchet. Bolts will fit in your pocket so no need in bringing cash if you have a pipes card.

I never thought about that thanks shane, gonna hit pipes as soon as I can

I gotta go by bearing service tomorrow to see if they carry banjo bolts. I guess one that goes in my turbo decided to snap in half today as I was putting it back together. Dammit

I gotta go by bearing service tomorrow to see if they carry banjo bolts. I guess one that goes in my turbo decided to snap in half today as I was putting it back together. Dammit

Of Course!!! Isn't that the way it always works?

Chris, they have them. You will just need to let them know what size.

Of Course!!! Isn't that the way it always works?

Todd, that's the truth buddy.
Chris, they have them. You will just need to let them know what size.

Hopefully they have the size I need. I go in there every time with a shopping list of stuff. LOL

Todd.............I got some more goodies lol

Uh oh, I guess you letting the wife drive the car made her loosen the purse strings again. LOL!

Welp, Bearing Service didn't have the banjo bolt, so I had to order it :bang:
This is pushing it too close for my comfort.

Yeah......something like that lol.

Chris, have you tried NAPA?

shane you ever gonna change that sig pic?

Dont be a hater!!! LOL I need to but havent messed with it. Plus i miss the car so it dont really bother me to look at it here and there. The s10 is too ugly to use in a sig pic so ill have to find something else.

Shane, no I didn't. I guess I should have but I went ahead and ordered one.

Shreveport area guys, I've got some extra stuff I need to sell and get rid of. Send me a pm if interested and cell number, I can send pics off my phone. Thanks!
- stock tb ported by FMS (no sensors) $75
- LS1 timing cover (make offer)
- 2 LS1 valley covers (make offer)
- 99 5.3 block with crank, mains and rear cover still intact. (make offer)
-LS1 valley tray (make offer)

I'd check with them just incase yours don't show up on time. If they have one you can just get it and wait for the ordered one to come in. If its on time then return the one from napa.

Is there any may that o2's can be cleaned a lil ??? I'll be posting pics of the new ride in a few:D

Yes, you can clean them with brake cleaner and a rag....then let them dry for a while. However, if they are showing up as bad, it won't take long for them to be bad again. Recommend (if running headers) buy a set of rear O2s for a 2002 Corvette. No extensions needed.

Just got done running the truck through all the gear while it was on jack stands. Everything seems right. Time to put it on the ground and take it for a spin.

Got the truck on the ground and took it to the end of the road and back. It seams strong but has no traciton at all. I made 2 trips and the 2nd time i took my wife for a ride. We pulled in the driveway and when i cut iit off we could hear a heavy leak. I though it was the rad cap because it needs to be replaced but that wasnt the case. Its blown another front pump seal. Anyone have any ideas as to what is causing this? Its getting old real fast.

I could be something to do with the shift kit pushing to much psi

What is a good asking price for center bolt valve covers shipped? I don't want to get low-balled.

Damn doctors suck I'm ready to build something now.

Shane are you sure the converter doesnt need shims?

I got a 87 foxbody roller and dont know what to do with it.

^^ http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1449745-ls1-motor-parts.html ^^ you could use this for it. 400.00 for everything.

Yes, you can clean them with brake cleaner and a rag....then let them dry for a while. However, if they are showing up as bad, it won't take long for them to be bad again. Recommend (if running headers) buy a set of rear O2s for a 2002 Corvette. No extensions needed.


What I always say to do or get a SD tune then they r not needed.

I thought you could only tune out the rear o2's Dan ???

No Wade, when i put the trans in i have about 1/4 inch before the converter hits the flex plate. We done some research and there is a common problem with 700r4. Inside the pump there is a bushing sleeve that tends to walk forward on new transmissions. When it walks forward it blocks the drain back hole and causes the trans to keep building pressure. The front seal is the weakest link and thats where the pressure goes.

I pulled my trans today to find a good pump seal that was blown out of the front pump. It wasnt all the way out but it pushed it out far enough to blow the pressure out of the bottom of the seal where it meets the pump. I flicked the seal with my fingernail and the seal popped out onto the input shaft. Taking it to my builder around 6 and he is going to pull it apart and see if thats what the problem is. If that is all thats wrong the trans it may be back in tonight. I sure do hope this is the last time it comes out for awhile. Next time it comes out ill be selling it and buying a built th400 and a big ass stall. If i cant have OD why not have a big stall?

SD tunes They r not needed. No maff and no 02s. My car has been tuned that way for 50,000 miles. Has been driven in as high as 120deg to-15deg weather. When u have a SD tune I always suggest get a wideban.

What a great day today. I finally got to meet Tom at Rockstar Energy and sign the official contract for sponsorship. I'm very excited about this opportunity. I think this is gonna lead to great things. Luckily he got to meet a few of the local guys. Chris was here and Johnny was here as well. I had a good time hanging out fellas. Tom be safe on your long trip back to the office. I enclosed a couple of photos ;) Thanks for the grab bag.

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No Wade, when i put the trans in i have about 1/4 inch before the converter hits the flex plate. We done some research and there is a common problem with 700r4. Inside the pump there is a bushing sleeve that tends to walk forward on new transmissions. When it walks forward it blocks the drain back hole and causes the trans to keep building pressure. The front seal is the weakest link and thats where the pressure goes.

I pulled my trans today to find a good pump seal that was blown out of the front pump. It wasnt all the way out but it pushed it out far enough to blow the pressure out of the bottom of the seal where it meets the pump. I flicked the seal with my fingernail and the seal popped out onto the input shaft. Taking it to my builder around 6 and he is going to pull it apart and see if thats what the problem is. If that is all thats wrong the trans it may be back in tonight. I sure do hope this is the last time it comes out for awhile. Next time it comes out ill be selling it and buying a built th400 and a big ass stall. If i cant have OD why not have a big stall?

Just throwing this good deal out there

ATI 8" 4800 stall. pretty sure it was built for nitrous, mike meeks owned it at one time has his name on the box and part # A3928207 TH350. built in 2009 and has a shift kit. it is not a manual valve body 300 each or 500 for the pair FIRM. do not call offering a lesser price this is a great deal. selling for a friend contact brad. 850 255 0597 in Pensacola fl

Guess who else got to sign some papers? This guy.
Looking forward to what kind of drivetrain we can put together.
Thanks again, Tom.

I didn't want to spill your beans Johnny. I was gonna let you tell them.

Congrats Steve and johnny!

Thanks man!! Maybe I will be able to keep up with you after this is all over :nod:

I really appreciate the hospitality gentlemen. It's nice when you are so far from home. I'm stopping in Longview for the night. I hope this is the last one of these drives I have to make.

In other good news aside from Jonny and Steve's, I have decided I am going to sponsor Hilton in his toughman contest. We wish you the best in the event.

And, good to meet you Chris, your FI setup is very sweet. For the others who showed interest, I will keep you in mind for future upcoming promotions.

Tom @ Rockstar Energy

Thanks man!! Maybe I will be able to keep up with you after this is all over :nod:

Any idea what your gonna build? Turbo, twin turbos, quad turbos :jest: or s/c?

8 turbos, one for each collector! :lol:

SD tunes They r not needed. No maff and no 02s. My car has been tuned that way for 50,000 miles. Has been driven in as high as 120deg to-15deg weather. When u have a SD tune I always suggest get a wideban.

I have an SD tune and my o2's are still functional. On a side note it was good to meet you Tom. I am sure steve and johnny are gonna have a blast with whats going to happen with their rides. And I appreciate the case of Rockstar, ashley will be sure to drink them. Tom I see you did decide to cancel your sponsorship with tech, sorry to see that, I hear they want a butt load of $$ to be a sponsor on here

My o2's are still functional aswell. they made me run a little rich when I put the ls6 intake after the tune.

Yes u can still have them functional i do and that's what most tuners will do if u don't have a wide ban which I didn't have at 1st. A full SD tune they loose them completely. Had a few turners tell me I don't have a full SD tune because My o2s kick on at 1500rpms. I'm open loop till 1500 And at 1500 it kicks into closed loop.

I got a 87 foxbody roller and dont know what to do with it.

Wanna sell it? Pm if your interested and if so id like to see some pics, didnt know if your gonna build it or what

Congrats on the sponsorship fellas! That's awesome!!! Tom, I'm glad you were able to find some quality cars to sponsor in the area.


As far as SD tunes go, it is always wise to leave the front O2s on. That way, when there is a weather change it will continue to run properly. It is a "true" SD tune. That's the way cars before mafs ran, it's the way the tuning schools teach as well. The fact that you don't run a maf makes it true SD. So, those people who told you it wasn't ought to read up on that.

Now, when you tune it (in order to tune it properly), you tune without the sensors on and use a wideband, but once you're done, turn them back on so the cars can adjust to weather and driving conditions. :D

Oh...Andy, the O2 sensors didn't cause your car to run rich. They were correcting the rich condition caused by you changing your intake. Just fyi.

Ok because I ran into a lil bit of a problem taking the o2's out today, and todd i'll be giving you a call once I sell this borla cat back:D. They were so hard to break loose that I had to spray a lil wd-40 to break them loose, and once they were loose I got like a half of a turn then it was super hard again:mad: So I stopped bc i didn't wanna strip anything out. By the way here's the car

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Thanks for clearing that up Todd, and Ivory that thing is quiet at idle but sounded nice when you romped on it. I'm guessing you're going with dumps? You should sell those wheels :devil:

Just what Todd said.

You can have an open loop tune in speed density or MAF based. Speed density has nothing to do with the 02's, only the functional status of the MAF.

Open loop SD
Closed loop SD
Open loop MAF
Closed loop MAF

All are options.

And I appreciate the case of Rockstar, ashley will be sure to drink them. Tom I see you did decide to cancel your sponsorship with tech, sorry to see that, I hear they want a butt load of $$ to be a sponsor on here

Yeah, I was hoping he had two cases in the trunk but no such luck. Nothing like a fridge full of energy drinks to get you jump started every morning before work :jest:

Congrats Steve and Johnny.

Got the trans pulled apart and found a broken teflon seal on the input shaft. Everything else was clean and seemed to be in brand new condition. I just got home with the trans and im about to go install it. My fingers are crossed that this will be it. Im ready to bring this thing to town and see the looks on peoples faces as i pass by lol.

Good luck, hopefully thats all it was.

Thanks Steve and me too.

Well its all in and back together. Going to get tags in the morning and then coming home to see what she does. Our fingers will be crossed.

Stop by the house when you get it on the road. Would like to see/hear it.

Ill be up that way in a few days. You want that cutout tomorrow?

Good luck with the tranny. I hope that is the last time you have to mess with it for a while.

Blue98z.....Man I love that pic in your sig.:thumb:

Thanks Steve and me too.

Well its all in and back together. Going to get tags in the morning and then coming home to see what she does. Our fingers will be crossed.

3am? Dude, when do you sleep LOL

Shane gimme a shout when you get it on the road... I been itching to start breaking in my shiny new lug nuts. :D

Thanks Todd.

Chris, I never sleep. If I do I keep one eye open lol.

Wade, I've got to put a couple hundred miles on this trans before I rip off in it. I see what you tell everyone about the longer the wait the faster the tbss gets. My reply is, you may want me to wait longer than I will. Lol

Thanks Todd.

Chris, I never sleep. If I do I keep one eye open lol.

Wade, I've got to put a couple hundred miles on this trans before I rip off in it. I see what you tell everyone about the longer the wait the faster the tbss gets. My reply is, you may want me to wait longer than I will. Lol

LOL!!! I got my bolts now I'm headed to work, then when I get off gonna pull an all nighter!!

If i lived in town id come help ya. Hell if the s10 goes smoothly today i still may. I need some miles on it before this weekend so i can drag Wade's ass all over town.

I'll be in Minden so all is welcome!!

Id love to help but im not making a 2 hour drive one way. Sorry man.

Lol you said you need to put some miles on the truck lol

Thanks for clearing that up Todd, and Ivory that thing is quiet at idle but sounded nice when you romped on it. I'm guessing you're going with dumps? You should sell those wheels :devil:

Lol yea it's kinda like one of those farts, silent but deadly lol. It's a lil bit louder since I removed the plate yesterday tho. And make me an offer on the wheels bro.

Yea but i dont need to drive 4 hours in a truck when i dont know how its going to act. If i drive to shreveport i have a few friends that will come get it or haul it home for me.

Yea but i dont need to drive 4 hours in a truck when i dont know how its going to act. If i drive to shreveport i have a few friends that will come get it or haul it home for me.

I can haul it home for you if something happens, got a trailet with a wench ;)

I'm ready to see a vid of that thing laying down sum rubber shane !

Ok because I ran into a lil bit of a problem taking the o2's out today, and todd i'll be giving you a call once I sell this borla cat back:D. They were so hard to break loose that I had to spray a lil wd-40 to break them loose, and once they were loose I got like a half of a turn then it was super hard again:mad: So I stopped bc i didn't wanna strip anything out. By the way here's the car



Ready when you are Ivory. Good luck with your sale.

Hey Ivory I got these qtp stainless long tubes for sale if you want them, I need to get them to Ryan so he can weld up a spot that was missed by the manufacture and they will be ready to rock!

It's coming. Plans are to be at the fair grounds this weekend with it. If I drive it to town before the weekend and then come back again it should have enough miles to open it up.

What's going on at the fair grounds?

Car show

Today driving Dorothy the voltage gauge went all the way down. Something is wrong. Either the battery is bad, the alternator is bad, or I've got a bad ground somewhere.
The battery is a red top, which I've killed 2 of already; so it may be time for another "non-red top" battery. The alternator was rebuilt a few years ago to 140 amp from the stock 107 amp. I've got a 25% underdrive crank pulley, but I'm also overdriving the alternator with a smaller pulley.

Thoughts?

Also, I remember a while back we had an "F-Body friendly" hookup who owned a shop where they set up suspensions, did alignments, were able to balance Prostars, etc.
I can't remember who it is.

Did you bother to check voltage anywhere? when the car is running check for 14 volts off the alternator....If not 14 volts make sure your grounds are ok and also check harness for voltage going to the alternator which tells it to come on you should have atleast 12 volts to the plug.... If all those check out fine get a new battery

If u have a aftermarket system and added some speakers/amp check for some grounded hot wires on the power wires to amp and remote wire. I've seen that do it b4.

The battery was so low I was concerned I wouldn't make it home. None of the power shit worked. All the dash lights were on, couldn't roll up the windows, etc. I put it on the charger when I got home. The first three times it wouldn't charge and came back with an error code. It's currently charging, but I keep checking on it to make sure it doesn't need to be reset. This doesn't necessarily mean that the Red Top is bad. They sometimes can be hard to recharge once they get this low.

The "jump box" has an alternator tester on it. I'll use that to see what I can find out.

I took the sub out and put wire nuts on the power and remote wires before going to the track last time.

Anybody goin to the ls fest? I am gonna reserve a hotel room here in a week or so

Where is the LS fest? And when is it?

Bowling Green Ky, sept 9-11