Anyone heading out Sunday 2/8?

Hotwire · 02-03-2015, 02:08 PM

Website is showing test n tune weather permitting, going to try and see if these 3.73s do anything for me.

1wildcoupe · 02-03-2015, 03:02 PM

im gonna take my truck and try it again...havent been having any luck with it so far but i think i have the traction isuue's under control now and ready to try again

Hotwire · 02-03-2015, 04:44 PM

Awesome, will be looking out for ya. If the family tags along I'll have a decent camera out there and will get some vids/pics.

1wildcoupe · 02-04-2015, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotwire

Awesome, will be looking out for ya. If the family tags along I'll have a decent camera out there and will get some vids/pics.

good deal. i'll be lookin for ya

scott5 · 02-04-2015, 11:45 AM

If I don't have to work, I would like to get some baseline runs for my ram

1FastPickup · 02-04-2015, 05:47 PM

I still have some brake hoses to replace...I'll see if I can get that done on Sat. So, I'm a maybe.

Hotwire · 02-04-2015, 06:05 PM

Lol, read that as I'm pressing the bearings on my diff. Come on man!

1FastPickup · 02-08-2015, 07:48 PM

Hey Hotwire what happened to you? Me and 1wildcoupe made it out...didn't see you. Too bad the weather was awesome... and I would have liked to see your ride!

Hotwire · 02-08-2015, 08:10 PM

Man after I shamed you about the brake line I'm hanging my head in shame.. Got it down off the jack stands about noon yesterday and took it down the road. Something isn't right, gears are whining like crazy around 60 then making a racket when you slow down below 20.. I pulled it in the garage and haven't touched it. No excuses besides I focked up and am a slack ass.

Sorry guys, was honestly looking forward to getting out and meeting y'all.

1FastPickup · 02-08-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotwire

Man after I shamed you about the brake line I'm hanging my head in shame.. Got it down off the jack stands about noon yesterday and took it down the road. Something isn't right, gears are whining like crazy around 60 then making a racket when you slow down below 20.. I pulled it in the garage and haven't touched it. No excuses besides I focked up and am a slack ass.

Sorry guys, was honestly looking forward to getting out and meeting y'all.

Ha! I figured I'd bust your chops a bit!

That sucks that the rear end isn't right...I'm sure you'll get it worked out. Maybe we'll see you next time.

Mine ran ok...went 7.20s@97 for 3 consecutive passes. It's still poppin and spittin' in high gear which is frustrating...but I'm having fun with it.

Hotwire · 02-10-2015, 07:17 AM

Bring it on man, keep my azz honest!

Would love to check your system out, still pissed I didn't make it. I'm back up on jackstands, hopefully will have it straightened out soon.

T6Rocket · 02-10-2015, 10:45 AM

Popping in high gear sounds like plugs - not cold enough, not gapped tight enough, or not new enough! Boost kills plugs rather quickly, even if they look fine, a fresh set has solved many woes over the years on my turbo cars.

Al

**Heater** · 02-10-2015, 11:08 AM

Also check your alternator; make sure that it is providing enough volts. I have seen a alternator going bad cause this on more than one occasion.

1FastPickup · 02-10-2015, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've had 6-8 sets of plugs in this thing this year. I tried all different heat ranges, different gaps (.020-.030), projected tip (TR6), non-projected (BR7EF), new wires (MSD), both style coils (with and without heat sink), ...as well as valve springs, dwell settings (2ms - 5ms), leaner, richer, wiring, grounds, second fuel pump, letting the Microsquirt control the fuel...you name it I've tried it.

I'm going to look at the reluctor wheel next. I've heard of several people having similar issues (runs good until it gets under full load) with bad reluctor wheels (moving or too much runout)...so I'll be looking at that next. (although the MS logs loss of sync - and it's always 0)

As for alternator, It was used. But I had it tested before I put it on. I log the voltage with the MS and while I do get some fluctuation it stays within normal range over the run it usually ranges between 12.2v - 13.5v ...but mostly hangs around 12.2 - 12.5v ...so I would think that would be good.

I'm open to any other thoughts you guys might have...I'd sure like to see some 6.90's/10.90's out of this thing this year! ...and I think it's certainly doable if the breaking up gets fixed.

1wildcoupe · 02-10-2015, 04:42 PM

Bill, that truck will definitely go in the 6's with the popping issue sorted out. its hauling ass now, while acting a fool on the big end...lol

on a good note, i got my trans issue fixed!!! swapped my Jakes Performance manual control box back on the trans instead of letting the computer run it and problem solved. she launches like a raped ape now and stays locked in first. time to see if it will leave on 10+lbs on the slicks now

Jamie

1FastPickup · 02-10-2015, 06:28 PM

Hell yeah Jamie! Hope that gets you straight! That thing should roll now! Great seeing you again ...always a good time!

Hotwire · 02-11-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FastPickup

I'm open to any other thoughts you guys might have...I'd sure like to see some 6.90's/10.90's out of this thing this year! ...and I think it's certainly doable if the breaking up gets fixed.

You have any type of noise suppression on the power feed going into the MS?

1FastPickup · 02-11-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotwire

You have any type of noise suppression on the power feed going into the MS?

I don't. I have changed where it gets the feed from, I was using the existing ignition wiring but right now it's direct from the battery.

Blk Death · 02-11-2015, 04:47 PM

1FastPickup, I saw your truck from the big end and heard it spitting and popping and thought man, that guy is still chasing that gremlin. 7.20's with it breaking up that bad from around half track on is still solid, that thing is gonna run once you work the kinks out!

1FastPickup · 02-11-2015, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk Death

1FastPickup, I saw your truck from the big end and heard it spitting and popping and thought man, that guy is still chasing that gremlin. 7.20's with it breaking up that bad from around half track on is still solid, that thing is gonna run once you work the kinks out!

Ha! Yep still chasing it! I didn't try anything new Sunday was just havin' some fun! Next time stop by and say hi!

Hotwire · 03-03-2015, 08:58 AM

Alright guys, off the jackstands, no where near the 500 mile break in but thinking Sunday might be the day. Only a month late..

Gears are good, changed the tune around and am getting good results.

Hotwire · 03-08-2015, 03:58 PM

Everyone missed a good day..

02-03-2015, 02:08 PM	#1
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Anyone heading out Sunday 2/8? Website is showing test n tune weather permitting, going to try and see if these 3.73s do anything for me. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

02-03-2015, 03:02 PM	#2
1wildcoupe BigBlockPowa!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, NC Posts: 5,021	im gonna take my truck and try it again...havent been having any luck with it so far but i think i have the traction isuue's under control now and ready to try again __________________ 1999 Silverado

02-03-2015, 04:44 PM	#3
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Awesome, will be looking out for ya. If the family tags along I'll have a decent camera out there and will get some vids/pics. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

02-04-2015, 05:47 PM	#6
1FastPickup Makin' boost Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,361	I still have some brake hoses to replace...I'll see if I can get that done on Sat. So, I'm a maybe. __________________ ...just another turbo 5.3 https://www.youtube.com/user/1fastpickup

02-04-2015, 06:05 PM	#7
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Lol, read that as I'm pressing the bearings on my diff. Come on man! __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

02-04-2015, 11:45 AM	#5
scott5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jamestown Posts: 485	If I don't have to work, I would like to get some baseline runs for my ram

02-08-2015, 07:48 PM	#8
1FastPickup Makin' boost Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,361	Hey Hotwire what happened to you? Me and 1wildcoupe made it out...didn't see you. Too bad the weather was awesome... and I would have liked to see your ride! __________________ ...just another turbo 5.3 https://www.youtube.com/user/1fastpickup

02-08-2015, 08:10 PM	#9
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Man after I shamed you about the brake line I'm hanging my head in shame.. Got it down off the jack stands about noon yesterday and took it down the road. Something isn't right, gears are whining like crazy around 60 then making a racket when you slow down below 20.. I pulled it in the garage and haven't touched it. No excuses besides I focked up and am a slack ass. Sorry guys, was honestly looking forward to getting out and meeting y'all. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

02-10-2015, 07:17 AM	#11
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Bring it on man, keep my azz honest! Would love to check your system out, still pissed I didn't make it. I'm back up on jackstands, hopefully will have it straightened out soon. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

02-10-2015, 10:45 AM	#12
T6Rocket Boost Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,276	Popping in high gear sounds like plugs - not cold enough, not gapped tight enough, or not new enough! Boost kills plugs rather quickly, even if they look fine, a fresh set has solved many woes over the years on my turbo cars. Al __________________ 94 Supra TT Auto

02-10-2015, 04:24 PM	#14
1FastPickup Makin' boost Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,361	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've had 6-8 sets of plugs in this thing this year. I tried all different heat ranges, different gaps (.020-.030), projected tip (TR6), non-projected (BR7EF), new wires (MSD), both style coils (with and without heat sink), ...as well as valve springs, dwell settings (2ms - 5ms), leaner, richer, wiring, grounds, second fuel pump, letting the Microsquirt control the fuel...you name it I've tried it. I'm going to look at the reluctor wheel next. I've heard of several people having similar issues (runs good until it gets under full load) with bad reluctor wheels (moving or too much runout)...so I'll be looking at that next. (although the MS logs loss of sync - and it's always 0) As for alternator, It was used. But I had it tested before I put it on. I log the voltage with the MS and while I do get some fluctuation it stays within normal range over the run it usually ranges between 12.2v - 13.5v ...but mostly hangs around 12.2 - 12.5v ...so I would think that would be good. I'm open to any other thoughts you guys might have...I'd sure like to see some 6.90's/10.90's out of this thing this year! ...and I think it's certainly doable if the breaking up gets fixed. __________________ ...just another turbo 5.3 https://www.youtube.com/user/1fastpickup

02-10-2015, 04:42 PM	#15
1wildcoupe BigBlockPowa!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, NC Posts: 5,021	Bill, that truck will definitely go in the 6's with the popping issue sorted out. its hauling ass now, while acting a fool on the big end...lol on a good note, i got my trans issue fixed!!! swapped my Jakes Performance manual control box back on the trans instead of letting the computer run it and problem solved. she launches like a raped ape now and stays locked in first. time to see if it will leave on 10+lbs on the slicks now Jamie __________________ 1999 Silverado

02-10-2015, 06:28 PM	#16
1FastPickup Makin' boost Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,361	Hell yeah Jamie! Hope that gets you straight! That thing should roll now! Great seeing you again ...always a good time! __________________ ...just another turbo 5.3 https://www.youtube.com/user/1fastpickup

02-11-2015, 04:47 PM	#19
Blk Death Speed of dumb Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: McLeansville Posts: 5,400	1FastPickup, I saw your truck from the big end and heard it spitting and popping and thought man, that guy is still chasing that gremlin. 7.20's with it breaking up that bad from around half track on is still solid, that thing is gonna run once you work the kinks out! __________________ "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you fuck with me, I'll kill you all" General James Mattis

03-03-2015, 08:58 AM	#21
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Alright guys, off the jackstands, no where near the 500 mile break in but thinking Sunday might be the day. Only a month late.. Gears are good, changed the tune around and am getting good results. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

03-08-2015, 03:58 PM	#22
Hotwire Left turn Clyde Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,379	Everyone missed a good day.. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread

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