Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
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He is using a mech pump with the stock v6 mpfi tank. We think he may have the mech pump connected to the wrong hose cause it won't pull fuel.
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Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
did he pull the electric pump out or is he trying to pull fuel thru it.
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I believe its still there, and now that you mention it, it could be part of the problem. He's trying to pull through it, is it getting blocked by the electric pump in tank? Doesn't seem too far fetched.
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If we can't get it going I'm just going to order a AFPR and braided line and keep the intank pump.
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Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
its been done before. if hes gonna keep the mechanical that's gotta go.
if he hasn't removed the electic pump, id keep that a use a return style regulator. esp if upgrades are in the future.
he could use a non return regulator, and deadhead the system. I did that foe awhile when I went carb.
I wish I would have kept my in pump. I went external. I wanna go to a xfi next year, and will be going back to the in-pump
if he hasn't removed the electic pump, id keep that a use a return style regulator. esp if upgrades are in the future.
he could use a non return regulator, and deadhead the system. I did that foe awhile when I went carb.
I wish I would have kept my in pump. I went external. I wanna go to a xfi next year, and will be going back to the in-pump
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Then again, I dont think I would ever do a carb swap in my car, unless the first thing I am doing to it is converting it to efi off the bat.
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Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
use compressed air in your supply line. If you don't hear bubbles in your tank, the pump is a restriction, or your using the wrong line
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Re: Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
Not sure if your intank pump is the same as mine, but for a couple of weeks after I rewired my whole car and got rid of the computer, I didn't have any power going to the intank pump and my highpower mechanical pump pulled fuel just fine.
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For those of you who are welders...I am planning on purchasing a welder. My father and I have a 69' Mustang Fastback that needs new quarter panels and quite a bit more. Is this welder ideal for that?
Would it also handle some sub-frame connectors?
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday it is $84.99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-...der-68887.html
If not, recommendations?
Would it also handle some sub-frame connectors?
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday it is $84.99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-...der-68887.html
If not, recommendations?
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
We have a MIG 175 220 volt from eastwood and its great. We use the spool gun for aluminum. Its very versatile.
The price would be a bit higher, but this time of the year itll probably be cheaper.
Go with a MIG, at least 125, 220volt. And spend the money now on gas tanks and you will be set. Yes the smaller tanks are cheaper, but they run out fast. We have a 6ft tall tank for steel and a 2 1/2 ft tall tank for aluminum. Dont quite remember the specific classifications for the tanks.
Flux core is ok, but welding with gas is superior in just about every way. Typically flux core is best for windy/extremely windy conditions.
The price would be a bit higher, but this time of the year itll probably be cheaper.
Go with a MIG, at least 125, 220volt. And spend the money now on gas tanks and you will be set. Yes the smaller tanks are cheaper, but they run out fast. We have a 6ft tall tank for steel and a 2 1/2 ft tall tank for aluminum. Dont quite remember the specific classifications for the tanks.
Flux core is ok, but welding with gas is superior in just about every way. Typically flux core is best for windy/extremely windy conditions.
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Thanks for the info.. I read basically the same info on a car restoration website about welders. So I'm looking at spending basically $300-500 on a decent one. Definitely don't want to skimp out on something like this. According to the website as well, it would take about an hour of practice to get comfortable and make uniformed welds.
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i've been through a few of those flux core welders. IMO, they're tricky to use especially "out of posistion". they make a LOT of splatter mess. so expect to do a ton of grinding.
i do like them for exhaust that doesnt need to be pretty or odd jobs. plus they're 110 volt and easily portable.
i'd recommend a better machine that uses gas. it will be worth the extra expense. i wouldnt want to weld quarter panels with a flux core.
i've done SFC's and a stainless street roll cage though with the cheap HF welder, lol.
lots of grinding and sanding!
i do like them for exhaust that doesnt need to be pretty or odd jobs. plus they're 110 volt and easily portable.
i'd recommend a better machine that uses gas. it will be worth the extra expense. i wouldnt want to weld quarter panels with a flux core.
i've done SFC's and a stainless street roll cage though with the cheap HF welder, lol.
lots of grinding and sanding!
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
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Saturday, December 13th at the Sonic on 301 in Zepherhills.
Anyone down for a meet?
Anyone down for a meet?
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Thanks for the info.. I read basically the same info on a car restoration website about welders. So I'm looking at spending basically $300-500 on a decent one. Definitely don't want to skimp out on something like this. According to the website as well, it would take about an hour of practice to get comfortable and make uniformed welds.
Like I said, the initial investment will take a hit to your wallet, but a welder is something you really don't want to skimp on.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Would be cool to have a meet with some daylight but I was thinking around 7pm cause you get off around 4 Jim.
Time is not set in stone though.
Time is not set in stone though.
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Dude, I wish I had 3k, I'd be there in a hearbeat. I gots 3 hunnit!
But I suppose that won't cut it.
But I suppose that won't cut it.
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Scratch that idea. Its got 2 plugs per cylinder, and each coil "pack" is $1,300. MegaSquirt couldn't control that motor no matter what I did. But, all it not lost. The older M120 6.0 V12 can be controlled by a MS3.
This is the original idea for the Mercedes.
This is the original idea for the Mercedes.
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New member here from Orlando FL...even tho my account is old lol. Got my 87 Trans Am about 2 weeks ago.
Its a 305 carbureted with a Edelbrock 1406 and a aftermarket distributor. Also has a 5 speed manual. Other than the current fuel issue i still love it.
Its a 305 carbureted with a Edelbrock 1406 and a aftermarket distributor. Also has a 5 speed manual. Other than the current fuel issue i still love it.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Haha. Yea. Right. Lol.
No really though, yours should have been running by now lol. I hope mine is only a flexplate, sure didnt sound like one though.
I would have assumed the flexplate would frag pushing the car to 110+ wot in boost if it was cracked.
Then again if it was detonating I would have assumed it would have died many wot shots ago.
No really though, yours should have been running by now lol. I hope mine is only a flexplate, sure didnt sound like one though.
I would have assumed the flexplate would frag pushing the car to 110+ wot in boost if it was cracked.
Then again if it was detonating I would have assumed it would have died many wot shots ago.
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Scratch that idea. Its got 2 plugs per cylinder, and each coil "pack" is $1,300. MegaSquirt couldn't control that motor no matter what I did. But, all it not lost. The older M120 6.0 V12 can be controlled by a MS3.
This is the original idea for the Mercedes.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN8pHJ3sQ0Q
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Haha. Yea. Right. Lol.
No really though, yours should have been running by now lol. I hope mine is only a flexplate, sure didnt sound like one though.
I would have assumed the flexplate would frag pushing the car to 110+ wot in boost if it was cracked.
Then again if it was detonating I would have assumed it would have died many wot shots ago.
No really though, yours should have been running by now lol. I hope mine is only a flexplate, sure didnt sound like one though.
I would have assumed the flexplate would frag pushing the car to 110+ wot in boost if it was cracked.
Then again if it was detonating I would have assumed it would have died many wot shots ago.
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So Will, if we can find a benefactor to give us $2600, we can split the '89 327 every other week haha! Also, if you do end up swapping to the 3.4, I can drop by and help if it's a weekend.
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
So Will, if we can find a benefactor to give us $2600, we can split the '89 327 every other week haha! Also, if you do end up swapping to the 3.4, I can drop by and help if it's a weekend.
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
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So Will, if we can find a benefactor to give us $2600, we can split the '89 327 every other week haha! Also, if you do end up swapping to the 3.4, I can drop by and help if it's a weekend.
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
Ducky, I secretly think Mercs are cool, so run with it!
And welcome Devil, we're all a bit nuts like Will said!
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Lol we are all nuts in our own ways. Thanks for the welcoming. Ill post a pic or 2 in a bit so yall can see what im workin with. Its not pretty and has major issues but its still my baby.
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i'm with ya!
my trannys been down for months, rear tire leaks air, and needs a paint job. just havent had time & money for a while. i did pick up another tranny the other day though. i'm gonna pull the front pump out today or tomorrow.
do you ever real get done working on a third gen?
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Here she is in all her glory lol. Better pics will be taken. Wifey took these.