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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:57 am Post subject: T minus... wait...it starts TODAY! |
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Until the start of the Dyno gathering!!!
How is everyones progress going?
Update: I talked with Craig Moates. He shipped the new computer for my car on Monday. Hopefully that will solve my problems... If that does not, next week will be a busy one, trying to find the problems with the camaro. _________________
"Ever see a Motorcycle in front of a Psychiatrists Office?" Me neither
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
1989 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: |
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bah! time moving too fast
I still need to clean up the wiring for the n2o system (shut up). I got my new braided lines but the tees are backordered and won't be here until 4/19 so it looks like I will be running the hard lines at the dyno.
Also had to order a few more pieces for the intake tract last night - not sure if they will make it here in time or not. If they don't this may be an N/A dyno run only which would be very disapointing. How will I make more than 150rwhp without my Nawwwwwwzzzz?
Need to beg some tuning time from Paully in the next few days. The exhaust really changed things. Will see if it was for the better in, hmmm, 9 days I guess.
Would also like to get the paint cleaned up a bit - but that is what frilly decorating boys do best. We'll see if I get motivated or not.
Is your bottle full John?
-Schultzy _________________ Red Sled: 89 GTA, 383, TKO, N2O
12.73 @ 109.39, 1.793 60 \ 11.794 @ 121.16, 1.62 60 (old combo) |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Nope. not full.
Will probably go have some fun, and empty it. Then fill before dyno.
maybe the two of us need to get together and do a tuning/nitrous testing session. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:14 am Post subject: |
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That sounds good. I would actually like to have you ride along and watch the AFR to see where I am at with the wideband. I would be happy to return the favor
Did you use the wideband to see what your AFR was when you and Paully were playing around?
Looks like I will end up with the nozzles several inches in front of the throttle body so I am going to jet back down to 110hp for the first few runs.
-Schultzy |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:32 am Post subject: |
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We didn't use the wideband and the N2O at the same time, we just nailed down the N/A tune.
I'm sure we can work a time out... if you get steve-o to make grilled cheese, we have a deal.  |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Dewey316 wrote: | We didn't use the wideband and the N2O at the same time, we just nailed down the N/A tune.
I'm sure we can work a time out... if you get steve-o to make grilled cheese, we have a deal.  |
WAIT FOR ME HOSERS~!
Mike know's my schedule. Saturday is out because I am going to see an old friend of the family play some guitar at the buffalo exchange.
Update for me: Ordered some gauges and some plug wires. Going to make some custom looms, hopefully they don't melt. I've got 3 wires that are extra crispy from those damn air tubes. Good thing they are gone! Going to go tune on the dyno for an hour tomorrow, so maybe I'll see more than the 285 of last time. Have a chance to see what my engine likes AFR and Timing wise and maybe do a little cruise/PT tuning if I have time. |
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Sellmanb Member
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Gotta put my torque converter back in, the put the transmission back up, put the driveshaft and torque arm back on.
Gotta put the distributor back in (getting engine at #1 TDC, and all that fun stuff), putting a new edel manifold on there, and then I have to hope to god that the guy who has my headers will ship them soon (he tried using duct tape on the box and FedEx said "no way" ... 4 times now ).... then Summit should have recieved my hooker exhaust back today, hoping that they are able to ship it back to me in time... without dents in the new one
after all of that is said and done, I need to fill all the fluids, buy some new sensors (broke a few lol), and then turn the key and hope she fires up!
9 days... ugh and I have a dentist appointment at 8AM that day too, I'll have to mad rush to the dyno, good thing I live in Tigard, and my dentist is 5 minutes from me lol... I'm sure it'll be OK if I arrive a little bit late.
Oh, and I need to go buy a bunch of rods and hangars, and do the mods to the Q-jet to make it a 780CFM carb still too...
And to think that I'll only have 2 days off to do this in from now to then...
looks like it's time to get to work!!! I really hope I can get it done in time, I would love to meet more of you guys  |
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Dewey316 The Lama

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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 1:42 am Post subject: |
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Update:
Got the tracking info from UPS, they say the computer won't be here until April 13th.
Man, I'm going to be cutting this CLOSE. |
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Sellmanb Member
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Dang Dewey. Atleast you can make it easier on yourself by taking the old ECM out and so when the new one comes all you have to do is stab it in and give 'er a rip  |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:26 am Post subject: |
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<--- still driving the camaro, in limp home mode  |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:34 am Post subject: |
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| Sellmanb wrote: | Gotta put my torque converter back in, the put the transmission back up, put the driveshaft and torque arm back on.
Gotta put the distributor back in (getting engine at #1 TDC, and all that fun stuff), putting a new edel manifold on there, and then I have to hope to god that the guy who has my headers will ship them soon (he tried using duct tape on the box and FedEx said "no way" ... 4 times now ).... then Summit should have recieved my hooker exhaust back today, hoping that they are able to ship it back to me in time... without dents in the new one
after all of that is said and done, I need to fill all the fluids, buy some new sensors (broke a few lol), and then turn the key and hope she fires up!
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That's an afternoon event for us pdx peeps. One tends to work faster in the snow also...  |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| We also like to drill and tap heads for screw in studs, with the head on the car, in 100*+ weather. While trying to get to a gathering the same afternoon. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Dewey316 wrote: | | We also like to drill and tap heads for screw in studs, with the head on the car, in 100*+ weather. While trying to get to a gathering the same afternoon. |
And prepared to tap for more along side the freeway if necessary! |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4417 Location: Gresham, OR
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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... If necessary... bwahahahahahaha
With this group? My face is up on AAA office walls "Don't tow this man or his friends"
Update on my sitchyation: Paully helped me with some tuning last night (thanks again Paul). Don't know if she is set for max power or not but definately cleaned up a few issues resulting from the exhaust upgrade. Oh, and my low hanging exhaust is making self adjustments
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Sellmanb Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Twilightoptics wrote: | | Sellmanb wrote: | Gotta put my torque converter back in, the put the transmission back up, put the driveshaft and torque arm back on.
Gotta put the distributor back in (getting engine at #1 TDC, and all that fun stuff), putting a new edel manifold on there, and then I have to hope to god that the guy who has my headers will ship them soon (he tried using duct tape on the box and FedEx said "no way" ... 4 times now ).... then Summit should have recieved my hooker exhaust back today, hoping that they are able to ship it back to me in time... without dents in the new one
after all of that is said and done, I need to fill all the fluids, buy some new sensors (broke a few lol), and then turn the key and hope she fires up!
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That's an afternoon event for us pdx peeps. One tends to work faster in the snow also...  |
Good, good... come on over then :p.
I cut out the exhaust today, so that's done. I cant get the transmission up myself though, I swear, the torque converter is as heavy as the transmission lol.
And if you guys know how to do screw in studs (accurately) you've gotta fill me in, cuz I got quoted 150 for my 416 heads... youch lol.
Dewey, I forgot that you were rebuilding the Audi lol. Limp home mode must be pretty balless, eh? lol |
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rjmcgee The Hammer

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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I just have to change the heater core out and help my dad build a trailer Saturday so I can drag this thing up there. Don't have to build from scratch, just stretch it out 4 feet and add another axle. Should be an afternoon project. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Sellmanb wrote: | | Twilightoptics wrote: | | Sellmanb wrote: | Gotta put my torque converter back in, the put the transmission back up, put the driveshaft and torque arm back on.
Gotta put the distributor back in (getting engine at #1 TDC, and all that fun stuff), putting a new edel manifold on there, and then I have to hope to god that the guy who has my headers will ship them soon (he tried using duct tape on the box and FedEx said "no way" ... 4 times now ).... then Summit should have recieved my hooker exhaust back today, hoping that they are able to ship it back to me in time... without dents in the new one
after all of that is said and done, I need to fill all the fluids, buy some new sensors (broke a few lol), and then turn the key and hope she fires up!
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That's an afternoon event for us pdx peeps. One tends to work faster in the snow also...  |
Good, good... come on over then :p.
I cut out the exhaust today, so that's done. I cant get the transmission up myself though, I swear, the torque converter is as heavy as the transmission lol.
And if you guys know how to do screw in studs (accurately) you've gotta fill me in, cuz I got quoted 150 for my 416 heads... youch lol.
Dewey, I forgot that you were rebuilding the Audi lol. Limp home mode must be pretty balless, eh? lol |
I put the converter on the transmission first, that way I know it's on secure and properly, that the dogs are engaged. Then I put the whole trans assembly on a jack. You can rent a tranny jack insert that goes in your jack to do it, but I manage on some 2x6x6 wood. Then jack the whole thing up there, pop it on the dowls and bolt her on. Just don't forget to bolt the flexplate to the converter. |
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Saturdays update:
Got the e-mail, my purge kit shipped, it will be here friday. Looks like myself and the Canadians will be doing a purge install friday night!
Big push right now, get the audi done, and out of the garage, so I can pull the camaro in. |
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Schultzy89GTA M.R.A. (11sec Club)

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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Fedx dude showed up with my last needed coupler for the intake. Got it all fabbed up just need a couple more clamps and tap for the nozzles. I am a little concerned about hood clearance with the nozzles further toward the front of the car. I may have to break out the play-doh... I think I have some around here somewhere.
Still a ways to go...
-Schultzy |
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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i just found out boss gave me the day off to go to the dyno, the bad news is i dont have the cash for food and gas for the day. so im not going to make it  _________________ 1990 Camaro RS, Black w/ Red Int, V6 3.1L, Auto, T-Tops. |
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