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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-14-2009, 10:00 PM
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Posted By red86man

Edelbrock High-Flo TPI Runners

I'm selling a pair of never-been-used Edelbrock High-Flo TPI Runners, P/N 3865 designed for '85 to '88 engines. Technical info and pics can be found at the links below:

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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-31-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 191
Posted By red86man

Edelbrock High-Flo TPI Runners

I'm selling a pair of Edelbrock High-Flo TPI Runners, P/N 3865, designed for 1985 - 1988 TPI engines, 305 and 350 ci. I purchased these off eBay in 2008 with the intention of replacing the stock...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-19-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

I won an eBay auction early last week for a set...

I won an eBay auction early last week for a set of 906 Vortec heads. The heads had recently been professionally remanufactured - ported, new valve job, seats, springs, etc. Picked up the freshly...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2007, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

I checked out the Comp Cams' site and the 262H...

I checked out the Comp Cams' site and the 262H looks like a pretty good cam. I also liked the looks of the 268(H?), as well. Good pricing on the full "K-kit" (cam, lifters, timing set) for both,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-15-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

Guys, Thanks for the feedback. ...

Guys,

Thanks for the feedback.

motorholmes - I like your suggestion about doing a couple basic performance mods (non-roller cam upgrade, etc.), keeping it non-roller and relatively stock - and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-14-2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

Interesting 5.7L L31 Vortec-related links: -...

Interesting 5.7L L31 Vortec-related links:
- http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-194619.html
- http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/engine-swap/367284-old-350-vortec-heads.html
-...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-14-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

Going carb'd is a possibility I'm not going to...

Going carb'd is a possibility I'm not going to rule out. I've already fixed about 5 major shorts-to-ground - 1 on the FI circuit, 1 on the BAT input to the dizzy, 1 between the ignition and the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-14-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

Found a good L31 thread here on the CF at...

Found a good L31 thread here on the CF at http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1361977. Here's another good link from Wikipedia that shows the variety of Chevy / GMC / Cadillac trucks &...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-14-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

rodj, Great info - thanks. So, not only are...

rodj,

Great info - thanks. So, not only are the 1996 - 2000 Vortec heads good heads to use in a performance sbc build, but the block is also a good candidate for building on, too? I like the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-14-2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,089
Posted By red86man

1986 L98 Retro-Roller w/ Vortec TPI Intake?

My 1986 Coupe has been in a "Cranks But No Run" state for 2 1/2 years now. Mostly electrical / electronic issues (shorts to ground, bad sensors, modules, etc.).

I've given up on trying keep...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-07-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,111
Posted By red86man

I'd like to buy the "heads" + package. Sent you...

I'd like to buy the "heads" + package. Sent you a pm.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-20-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

No resolution yet. Have been working on my '85...

No resolution yet. Have been working on my '85 Omni GLH N/A to get her tweaked up for daily driving, as I just sold my workhorse '92 Caravan to a buddy. She had 142K on her and was still running...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-05-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

The source of the ground on circuit #806 turned...

The source of the ground on circuit #806 turned out to be the cold start injector / thermo timer switch. With everything else connected and functioning properly, this ground also affected circuits...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-05-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Recap and update. Chased the ground on green /...

Recap and update. Chased the ground on green / white, circuit 916 back to neutral safety switch. Pulled switch and probed ground on green / white (#916) and purple (#6) wires. Ground turned out to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-04-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Happy 4th of July to all. Picked up a new...

Happy 4th of July to all. Picked up a new neutral safety / back-up switch yesterday. Pulled the old switch and ground-checked the harness. Turns out the ground on green / white, circuit 916, was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-03-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

I only had a little time today to chase grounds...

I only had a little time today to chase grounds between family holiday functions. I pulled the DIC panel and the radio out today, as well as the DIC mounting bezel, to gain access to the main wiring...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-02-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

I'm still peeling the onion. Just to recap, I...

I'm still peeling the onion. Just to recap, I found and removed the direct short to ground on the rear view mirror map light circuit. This short to ground directly affected the entire +12VDC #39...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-29-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Technically speaking, the problem is +12VDC being...

Technically speaking, the problem is +12VDC being shunted to ground. In layman's terms, there was a short to ground on the power circuit. Not a problem with chassis ground, but a "ground problem,"...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-28-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

I FOUND THE GROUND! You're not going to believe...

I FOUND THE GROUND! You're not going to believe this one. This is one for the record books.

I will reveal the root cause problem of this very elusive ground in a follow-up post. For now, I'll...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-28-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Haven't posted in a few days as I've been chasing...

Haven't posted in a few days as I've been chasing the gremlin. Down the rabbit hole we go...

The gremlin turns out to be a ground. Ground on the pink Circuit 3 wire which starts on the ignition...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-24-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Catching up on the last few days. Just to recap,...

Catching up on the last few days. Just to recap, engine starts and runs labored for brief intervals (5 -10 secs.) and then sputters and dies. On first crank, engine turns fast - almost like there...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

No, just swapped in another ECM and it's still...

No, just swapped in another ECM and it's still running rough, BUT it does start and run for 5 - 10 secs. Still not throwing any codes either.

The starter seems to be loading up while cranking and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Thanks for the additional information. Yes, I...

Thanks for the additional information. Yes, I did check for and had spark 3 or 4 days ago (maybe 5). Of course, given the numerous problems I have had since I started this troubleshooting journey 2...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

It's alive! For the first time in 2 years, my...

It's alive! For the first time in 2 years, my '86 coupe cranked, coughed, spit and ran for about 10 - 15 secs on 4 occassions. Very loud (exhaust pipes disconnected), lots of smoke - very dramatic....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,989
Posted By red86man

Had to order the starter enable relay today -...

Had to order the starter enable relay today - will be in tomorrow. Only $14 w/ tax. I can't wait myself. It would be wonderful to hear the engine roar again. It's been a long time coming.
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