NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST...
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NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST...
i am putting in a chip from ecklers..a thermostat...k&n air filter...fuel pressure regulator...and throttle body bypass tomorrow morning...i am leaving for canada on saturday morning 3am...i want to know if this is enough time to know if everything is working before i get on the road so i dont have any mishaps...the car has had an oil changeabout 600 miles ago..its a '91 vette with 61k miles
thanx in adavance :seeya
thanx in adavance :seeya
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Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (jackyy)
If you are proficient at wrenching, there's nothing really difficult on your list. Just make sure you have *all* the parts and tools you need before jumping in. (like new runner gaskets, T- stat gasket, a fuel pressure gauge, the correct bits for your ratchets to allow access to the runner bolts, etc.)
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Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (h rocks)
There is enough time to do it but why take the chance? All that stuff is not going to do much anyway. The trip is more important. I would leave it alone.
I also question if a throttle body bypass should be done at all. Since you are only 300 miles from somewhere in Canada your climate could be a cold one. Thats why the throttle body is heated. It's to prevent icing there!
I also question if a throttle body bypass should be done at all. Since you are only 300 miles from somewhere in Canada your climate could be a cold one. Thats why the throttle body is heated. It's to prevent icing there!
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (35th)
Same here, I'm taking a 2700 mile trip soon and only thing I've done is the K&N and air cleaner lid.. T-Stat is still in the box.
Racer
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From: glendale Arizona
Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (jackyy)
I am with everyone else, leave well enough alone, the k&n yes a definate, this car will get you to 150mph and if you are thriven above that you got bigger gonads than most of us do.
:lol: traxx1
:lol: traxx1
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Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (jackyy)
I'd be chicken! I do it when I got back :yesnod:
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Re: NEED GOOD ADVICE FAST... (mackeyred96)
As usual, John dispenses good advice! :blueangel:
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