Search: Posts Made By: GregP
Showing results 1 to 25 of 498
Search took 2.08 seconds.
06-21-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By GregP

Well it was definity the IAC letting in way too...

Well it was definity the IAC letting in way too much idle air. I put a rubber cap on the IAC air inlet and it returned to normal idle.

Today I put in a new IAC and it idles normally. Of course...
06-20-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By GregP

Nothing else. Think would need ECU to be feeding...

Nothing else. Think would need ECU to be feeding fuel too? It doesn't have split throttle shafts so can't be one half lose and off sync and can see they are still against stops. Nothing visually...
06-20-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By GregP

Accel Gen 7 - Idle suddenly changed to 5000 RPM

Jumped to C3 forum since there are more EFI experts. My Project No FLight C2 was finally drivable after I found that the problem I had chased for years was a bad injector driver chip in the DFI box....
02-24-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,818
Posted By GregP

I have custom made Weel Vintiques (12" width and...

I have custom made Weel Vintiques (12" width and 4.5" back space in rear) and haven't seen any problems with balancing or issues running.

-Greg
Forum: Engine Mods
02-08-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 997
Posted By GregP

Calmap Gen 7 on WIndows 10

Has anyone gotten Calmap Gen 7 software to run on WIndows 10? It says missing a DLL when I try to execute it. I have it running on WIn 7 in Virtual box but would be more convienent in WIn 10 ...
01-20-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,679
Posted By GregP

Some indiviual cars are too far gone to...

Some indiviual cars are too far gone to reasonably restore (like mine) so modified is their only chance for a new life.

The problem with going "all new from scratch" is without an original VIN tag...
01-01-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,512
Posted By GregP

Very nice.

Very nice.
12-16-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By GregP

NCRS is now judging modified cars too. I've...

NCRS is now judging modified cars too. I've talked to our chapter judging chair about possibly bringing it to a local meet sometime.
12-16-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By GregP

See what you started LOL

See what you started LOL
12-15-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By GregP

A ride in Project No Flight

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1512x846/no_flight_video_cover_17da24cf6ff7862706070292d25c93395e53d38f.jpg


A few days before Thanksgiving on an unseasonably warm...
11-29-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By GregP

Took a while (6+ years) to find the actual...

Took a while (6+ years) to find the actual problem (ECU, all the gory details are in an earlier post) but since has been doing well. Still chasing some nits; oil weep, my alternator died from...
11-28-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By GregP

NoFlight - Family Photo

Nice sunny day and all the cars are running so ...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6873_e8d1c3d7783ad5be9e04f91d9c35c9d11fa17c28.jpeg
11-14-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By GregP

The hood was off Juliet's 1970 and I couldn't...

The hood was off Juliet's 1970 and I couldn't resist.

Sorry
11-14-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By GregP

How can you tell if a Corvette is stock?

How to identify a stock Corvette
11-11-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By GregP

Perfect timing on Veterans Day. I envy you...

Perfect timing on Veterans Day. I envy you getting to fly.

-Greg
11-11-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 799
Posted By GregP

Turned out to be simptom of regulator dying . ...

Turned out to be simptom of regulator dying . Next time I started it the voltage just tracked with RPM. Had regulator rebuilt by original supplier.
10-23-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 799
Posted By GregP

Mini one wire alternator - jumps to 16-17V

I have an East Coast Electric mini one-wire alternator in my 65 Corvette (Project No Flight). It's the only thing that will fit ahead of the forward engine plate. I had a problem with low voltage...
10-12-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By GregP

Thanks. Now I need to actually drive it and see...

Thanks. Now I need to actually drive it and see what it is like. It's been a very long road.
10-12-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By GregP

Thanks. I had the rear gear dropped from 4.56 to...

Thanks. I had the rear gear dropped from 4.56 to 4.11 when they did the EFI tune but it's still way to much power for street tires (29x15.50). The short block only has about an hour total run time...
10-12-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By GregP

Project No Flight - Where has it been for so long

Long ago (2014) I posted some of my last epic frustration sagas. I had just gotten the car back from having the EFI professionally tuned. I took the car off of the transport running fine and put in...
11-11-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,430
Posted By GregP

Well the common thought was just head gasket, I...

Well the common thought was just head gasket, I sure couldn't find a crack in the block that I could confirm, but put it back together today and fired up and no change, pumps water from 8 like a fire...
11-11-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By GregP

Epic Fail - NoFlight

Well for all those that thought it was the head gasket and not the block, including me as I sure couldn't find anything, I guess we were all wrong. Finally got it put back together: had heads...
08-25-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,992
Posted By GregP

What about MLS gasket, would they be a better...

What about MLS gasket, would they be a better choice? Still need to pull left head and look at it and then probably send for pressure check since it is all apart.

Heads are AFR220 CNC ported...
08-17-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,992
Posted By GregP

Well I wouldn't have expected it since the heads...

Well I wouldn't have expected it since the heads were new when I put them on (6 or 7 years ago) but the head has a low spot between the two studs/bolts that bridge where the cylinders meet and the...
08-15-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,992
Posted By GregP

I'll take another look. Head gaskets I've had...

I'll take another look. Head gaskets I've had fail in the past were very easy to tell.

Motor runs 10.8:1 on premium (76cc heads). Have never detected any signs of detonation.

Never had any...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 498
 


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:30 PM.