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General Buick Tech / Re: Could be overreacting

« on: October 19 2014, 10:00:21 AM »

Steve, I'm sitting this one out and watching. I've got two cars here with whacked out 02 readings...and both cars are fine at WOT for fuel. One has WB...and 9.0 to 1 at WOT. That`s why I asked the ECM question. Hoping for an easy fix.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: track day!!!

« on: October 19 2014, 09:44:10 AM »

The track will either be running a Pro or Sportsman tree. I haven't tried a Pro tree...and I don't think I want too.

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IHADAV8 Playground / TAI Round 1 Elimination Video

« on: October 19 2014, 07:52:37 AM »

Round 1 eliminations from the GS Nats from yesterday. TAI is turbo alcohol injected...and the boys are running the 1/8th.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0p4oWIxVfI

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: track day!!!

« on: October 19 2014, 07:32:22 AM »

Congrats! You did well with street tires. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: jason's education thread

« on: October 19 2014, 07:17:51 AM »

My answer would be...no. You have to get to 'know' your engine. I have a friend down in NC that was an ATR engineer. He sent a leather bound journal to me several years ago. I keep notes on temperature/humidity/fueling/timing/boost for each run. When I hit the track all I have to do is look at the thermometer/barometer I have with me...and I can make my adjustments and be pretty close. When I make an all out assault like last Sunday...and things are getting borderline...t hen I consult with Steve for final recommendation s.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Cheapass Mid 10 Engine Build

« on: October 18 2014, 10:48:21 PM »

Jason, I don't recommend using a heavy set of valve springs like I do. 980's and 981's will do just fine. The basic premise of this exercise is to see how fast I can go on stock junk and Erics 5.7 chip. When I hear back from Joe, I'll post up the info.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Cheapass Mid 10 Engine Build

« on: October 18 2014, 09:23:31 PM »

I'll shoot him a text and ask.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Cheapass Mid 10 Engine Build

« on: October 18 2014, 07:39:57 PM »

Joe has a flow bench.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Cheapass Mid 10 Engine Build

« on: October 18 2014, 07:30:13 PM »

What's done to the plenum? Power plate?

Joe backfilled/contoured it to match the intake. He also ported it for Steve Monroes TB. No Power Plate...as the plugs are evenly colored...tho I'd recommend a Power Plate for a stock upper plenum.

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General Buick Tech / Cheapass Mid 10 Engine Build

« on: October 18 2014, 05:15:28 PM »

This is what drags my sorry ass down the track. Pics below...and note the absence of a WB in the DP...and a Steve Monroe TB and a Z06 MAF. Here's the rest:

Stock STD bore 109 block-Stock caps-Stock hardware
Stock STD pistons
Stock STD/STD crank
Stock rods
Stock flywheel
Stock balancer
Off the shelf Comp Cams 212/212 flat tappet cam spec'd by our very own Steve Wood.
NOS GM lifters-I have friends in low places.
Stock timing chain and gears
Balanced rotating assembly
File fit rings

8445 heads-Large valves/ported/polished by my friend/engine builder who's been at it for 30 years.
140 lb valve springs
Stock rockers with solid shafts

Upper plenum backfilled/contoured/ported/polished by my friend/engine builder
Champion stock appearing intake courtesy of IfYaGot3Yards from TBS

Stock headers

Stock ignition module/coil pack

6262 JB turbo matched to an Art Carr 16930 NL convertor

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General Buick Tech / Re: jason's education thread

« on: October 17 2014, 10:44:43 PM »

I'll let you know in the spring. There's a truck stop around the corner from our hole in the wall shop with scales. When we swap the trans I'll take it over and have it weighed. I'm curious myself.

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General Buick Tech / Re: jason's education thread

« on: October 17 2014, 10:00:34 PM »

Weight savings in my car:

Sound deadener removed
Radio/speaker delete-Replaced with TR Customs 2 gauge panel
Aluminum rear drums
Aluminum driveshaft
9 inch convertor
F Body rad swap
Front/rear aluminum bumper inserts
Ultra light wheels-9 lbs each
Mini starter
AC delete-Heater box retained
Metco billet aluminum rear LCA's
RJC pulleys

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General Buick Tech / Re: jason's education thread

« on: October 17 2014, 09:22:58 PM »

Cool pic!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Could be overreacting

« on: October 17 2014, 05:29:10 PM »

Steve...what inside the ECM would muddle the 02 reading?

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General Buick Tech / Re: jason's education thread

« on: October 17 2014, 04:32:16 PM »

I love that pic, so if I find a couple rims 7" with a 3 3/4 BS or 8" with a 4"BS I should be golden.

I run aluminum rear drums...so you may need to play with shims.