Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
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Lmao, sounds good to me
Today I started my LS for the first time. It sounds mean. Tuning with the Megasquirt has a really big learning curve to it. Just getting it to stay running after it first fires up is what I'm working on right now. Will has been helping me through it though so hopefully I'll get it tomorrow.
Today I started my LS for the first time. It sounds mean. Tuning with the Megasquirt has a really big learning curve to it. Just getting it to stay running after it first fires up is what I'm working on right now. Will has been helping me through it though so hopefully I'll get it tomorrow.
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Had fun wednesday night. 1/8 mile at showtime dragstrip. was my first time on a real strip. been doing tons of street racing over the years. took me a bit to figure out the staging, etc. i was a bit disappointed in my times but i guess it was to be expected? first 3 runs were 8.7. last run was 8.3 at 83mph with 100 shot. not very impressive but all in all a good time.
was cool i got #3 as i'm an Earnhardt fan, lol.
was cool i got #3 as i'm an Earnhardt fan, lol.
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whats your gear ratio?
whats the specs on your converter?
did you spray off the line?
what did your plugs look like after the pass?
where was you bottle pressure
whats the specs on your converter?
did you spray off the line?
what did your plugs look like after the pass?
where was you bottle pressure
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about a second off the line
havent done a plug reading yet
IDK the bottle pressure? im a noob to nitrous, but i had the bottle filled and only sprayed it once or twice before racing.
heres the converter im using; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700350
as kind of a fun bonus, the SRT neon that beat me last year with his 22lbs of boost only ran a 9.2 and a 9.0. i was happy to have run a lil faster. got a video on facebook but dont know how to move it here? its in a group called "third gen riders."
pulled some plugs. they look ok to me. maybe a bit rich, idk? thoughts?
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3.73
about a second off the line
havent done a plug reading yet
IDK the bottle pressure? im a noob to nitrous, but i had the bottle filled and only sprayed it once or twice before racing.
heres the converter im using; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700350
as kind of a fun bonus, the SRT neon that beat me last year with his 22lbs of boost only ran a 9.2 and a 9.0. i was happy to have run a lil faster. got a video on facebook but dont know how to move it here? its in a group called "third gen riders."
pulled some plugs. they look ok to me. maybe a bit rich, idk? thoughts?
about a second off the line
havent done a plug reading yet
IDK the bottle pressure? im a noob to nitrous, but i had the bottle filled and only sprayed it once or twice before racing.
heres the converter im using; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700350
as kind of a fun bonus, the SRT neon that beat me last year with his 22lbs of boost only ran a 9.2 and a 9.0. i was happy to have run a lil faster. got a video on facebook but dont know how to move it here? its in a group called "third gen riders."
pulled some plugs. they look ok to me. maybe a bit rich, idk? thoughts?
What kit are you using.? There should be some basic guidelines for beginners using nitrous.
You want to keep your bottle pressure between 900-1100.
For PIZZ sake don't use a torch to heat the bottle and get the pressure up...
you don't want to use projected tip plugs like your using there.
What was the fuel pressure at the fuel solenoid?
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No leads yet, planning on T56. I haven't really started looking since I'm still recovering from spending so much to move, and the 4Runner is in need of maintenance so that has to come first. Can't LS swap the car if I can't get to work.
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What kit are you using.? There should be some basic guidelines for beginners using nitrous.
You want to keep your bottle pressure between 900-1100.
For PIZZ sake don't use a torch to heat the bottle and get the pressure up...
you don't want to use projected tip plugs like your using there.
What was the fuel pressure at the fuel solenoid?
You want to keep your bottle pressure between 900-1100.
For PIZZ sake don't use a torch to heat the bottle and get the pressure up...
you don't want to use projected tip plugs like your using there.
What was the fuel pressure at the fuel solenoid?
i went from 45 to 43 plugs. i do have some champion equivilant to AC 41's.
fuel pressure is 7psi at carb. no gauge at solenoid. i'd like to add a low fuel pressure cut off switch soon.
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Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
What kit are you using.? There should be some basic guidelines for beginners using nitrous.
You want to keep your bottle pressure between 900-1100.
For PIZZ sake don't use a torch to heat the bottle and get the pressure up...
you don't want to use projected tip plugs like your using there.
What was the fuel pressure at the fuel solenoid?
You want to keep your bottle pressure between 900-1100.
For PIZZ sake don't use a torch to heat the bottle and get the pressure up...
you don't want to use projected tip plugs like your using there.
What was the fuel pressure at the fuel solenoid?
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....=69261&jsn=233
these are what I use for a 150. they are for an aluminum head. Notice how the electrode is down in the plug.
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http://www.nitrousexpress.com/instructions.html
they want bottle pressure at 1050. and 10lbs of fuel pressure at the noid.
I have a fuel pressure safety switch on mine. (hobbs switch). Reading on forums, a lot of people say to not run them. They will leak and spray fuel over everything. Ill be removing mine.
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i appreciate the tips. not too worried about blowing this motor, (although i really dont want to), its been together since 2005. just cast heads, pistons and crank. eventually i want to build something bigger and stronger. takes time and money. im thankful to just have a toy to play with.
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One of the heads is losing a valve on cyl 1 and cyl 7. I could rebuild these heads but they are a garbage casting, and who knows what the cam is, my carb is junk too.
Motor really just needs a top end rebuild, but I wanted to go EFI again and make the car daily worthy again.
Motor really just needs a top end rebuild, but I wanted to go EFI again and make the car daily worthy again.
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I fixed the 4Runner. I'm only gonna fix the 327 just so I can drive the car until I have most of what I need to LS swap. I'm months away from even buying a motor right now. I moved recently so I'm still paying down the debt that's come from that.
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On the hunt for a set of 083 heads, can be in any condition as long as the valves are there. Don't want to spend more than $100 on them if you guys don't mind keeping an eye out.
Opinions on this cam? It seems to be right where my goals are without breaking the bank. I've already got a set of Scorpion 1.5 roller rockers to go with it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lu...make/chevrolet
Opinions on this cam? It seems to be right where my goals are without breaking the bank. I've already got a set of Scorpion 1.5 roller rockers to go with it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lu...make/chevrolet
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lunanti makes a good cam however one thing you want to be careful is the size if your running a.c and the like. go to big you will need a vacuum canister for your brakes and such to work.
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You sons a bit...missed out. Awesome time at the gathering! So awesome I apparently don't remember anything past 11pm Saturday night. Crap. At least I'm not the only one, many only have photos to reference by. Except, I'm not in any of them.
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Dude, I don't remember anything past 11pm on ANY Saturday night.
Glad you had fun.
Glad you had fun.
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hey guys, I know its not Tampa but I live in south FLorida and I tune all your engines, and others. You can do hourly $100/hour and the first hour is free if you bring me the vehicle and supply the electronics, usually take 2-3 hours on the street to do a full tune just the most basic drivability/safety functions in any ECU with a large injector 500-800rwhp street car, then we can goto the dyno if you want it cleaner, I use the same dynometer at STP Performance in Ft Lauderdale, for 15 years. I also create a diagnostic report and tell you what you need to fix or upgrade or even downgrade based on years of experience and knowledge. Most jobs are $200 total to give you an idea, plus dyno time which is usually $60, it only takes me 5-7 runs usually to clean it up and get the most from the combination, then we can dial it back for the street as needed (loading on the street against vehicle weight and gearing is quite different than pushing a roller "weight"). Not to turn this into a damn book but I keep forgetting to let people know on this site that I still tune cars.
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Any car meets around the area? I'm near sun city center. I recently relocated to Florida from New Jersey.
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We haven't had a get together in some time now. I usually do stuff with some of my friends with other types of cars. Next event I will be going to is in Lakeland at the Detroit Muscle Speed Shop. That will be July 9th.
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yes welcome its good to see new members around maybe we can revive this thread lol by the way if anyone is interested i finally go to the point of picking out the exhaust for the car. and its finally almost done. going to be running true dual's but 2" pipe. since it will be easy to fab up and its only a mild street build anyway. with dual cherry bombs. my project is finally coming to an end woot
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yes welcome its good to see new members around maybe we can revive this thread lol by the way if anyone is interested i finally go to the point of picking out the exhaust for the car. and its finally almost done. going to be running true dual's but 2" pipe. since it will be easy to fab up and its only a mild street build anyway. with dual cherry bombs. my project is finally coming to an end woot
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yes welcome its good to see new members around maybe we can revive this thread lol by the way if anyone is interested i finally go to the point of picking out the exhaust for the car. and its finally almost done. going to be running true dual's but 2" pipe. since it will be easy to fab up and its only a mild street build anyway. with dual cherry bombs. my project is finally coming to an end woot
Dual 2" seems on the tiny side?
what headers do you have? i have a dual 2 1/2 with h-pipe and cherry bombs i'd sell dirt cheap. it fits hooker shortys.
glad to hear its coming together and will be driving it soon.