Installing the 421.....
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Update:
Well what can I say. My FAST box has seen more miles (shipping) on it in the past 3-4 months then my entire car in 3 years. Not to mention I sent my harness to Dan White twice for a few things, and let's just say things were not done as I expected them to be done.
The FAST was finally fixed (that's another story), and my stuff is now in SloRVette's hands now, and he is doing what should have been done months ago. I feel like I am in good hands now.
That's it in a nutshell. After speaking to Paul, he advised me that the FAST is still much more advanced then the stock ecm, and tuning will be a piece of cake compared to burning chips.
Well what can I say. My FAST box has seen more miles (shipping) on it in the past 3-4 months then my entire car in 3 years. Not to mention I sent my harness to Dan White twice for a few things, and let's just say things were not done as I expected them to be done.
The FAST was finally fixed (that's another story), and my stuff is now in SloRVette's hands now, and he is doing what should have been done months ago. I feel like I am in good hands now.
That's it in a nutshell. After speaking to Paul, he advised me that the FAST is still much more advanced then the stock ecm, and tuning will be a piece of cake compared to burning chips.
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I tried to convince a friend of mine of the same thing. That he could run the stock re-programmed ECM to just get the freshly built 434 I did for him up and running. New Bow Tie block, new forged crank, new Carrillo rods, custom JE pistons, max ported 15* Brodix heads, max ported Mini-Ram flowing just over 400 CFM, custom solid roller, Jesel shaft system, on and on and on.
That was around ten years ago and the car (86 Vette) still can't be driven. Unbelievable FAST problems.
Too many cooks in the kitchen. Someone convinced him that he JUST HAD TO HAVE an aftermarket system. Oh, well!
Jake
That was around ten years ago and the car (86 Vette) still can't be driven. Unbelievable FAST problems.
Too many cooks in the kitchen. Someone convinced him that he JUST HAD TO HAVE an aftermarket system. Oh, well!
Jake
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Hi Rick
I know you don't know me, but I have seen some of the engine threads on your 421. I might be able to help you out on the fast bank to bank system, a bin file to get you up and running, possibly. I run the same system on my 88z52 and have it running not to badly. I think my engine and set up is close enought to yours it would start and run so you could start the real work. I am out of the contry { Bulgaria }right now to have the wife treated for her MS. But will be back in Pickering in 12 days. I might be able to give you some tips to help after getting it started as well, as the instructions with the program are not up to much. I run mine in closed loop for the most part with 2 broad band O2s
just to keep track of the fast system. You can have a look at my engine
in my profile and see what you think and let me know.
Take Care
Brian
I know you don't know me, but I have seen some of the engine threads on your 421. I might be able to help you out on the fast bank to bank system, a bin file to get you up and running, possibly. I run the same system on my 88z52 and have it running not to badly. I think my engine and set up is close enought to yours it would start and run so you could start the real work. I am out of the contry { Bulgaria }right now to have the wife treated for her MS. But will be back in Pickering in 12 days. I might be able to give you some tips to help after getting it started as well, as the instructions with the program are not up to much. I run mine in closed loop for the most part with 2 broad band O2s
just to keep track of the fast system. You can have a look at my engine
in my profile and see what you think and let me know.
Take Care
Brian
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Just an update:
The car sounds "amazing"!!! I have heard 383, and 396's but the added cubes really sets this sucker apart.
On the flip side of the coin my neighbours will not be happy. This sucker is loud.
Cubes (421), Compression (11.6), Cam (236,242), and Exhaust (Full 3 inch duals)= Priceless!!
Would be a good Mastercard commercial.
The car sounds "amazing"!!! I have heard 383, and 396's but the added cubes really sets this sucker apart.
On the flip side of the coin my neighbours will not be happy. This sucker is loud.
Cubes (421), Compression (11.6), Cam (236,242), and Exhaust (Full 3 inch duals)= Priceless!!
Would be a good Mastercard commercial.
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Just an update:
The car sounds "amazing"!!! I have heard 383, and 396's but the added cubes really sets this sucker apart.
On the flip side of the coin my neighbours will not be happy. This sucker is loud.
Cubes (421), Compression (11.6), Cam (236,242), and Exhaust (Full 3 inch duals)= Priceless!!
Would be a good Mastercard commercial.
The car sounds "amazing"!!! I have heard 383, and 396's but the added cubes really sets this sucker apart.
On the flip side of the coin my neighbours will not be happy. This sucker is loud.
Cubes (421), Compression (11.6), Cam (236,242), and Exhaust (Full 3 inch duals)= Priceless!!
Would be a good Mastercard commercial.
You need to post a video! We need to hear it breathe!
