LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Free / Cheap Mods ?

Old Apr 9, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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Question Cooling Fan Switch Mod!!!!

http://www.xious.com/camaro/install-fanswitch.html

on this picture it has 3 diffrent sections of wires my car "LT1 95" only has 2 what dose that mean or is the 3rd hidden?
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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For the fan switch I just wired mine direct Hot wire to switch from cig. lighter and fan wire to to switch no relays no SES light had it done a year in May no problems yet. Cost me $4.00 for switch. I already had the wire.
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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I've been running an IAT module that reads a costant 37' for 3 years now.Never had any problems at all.
As an aside I just recently put in myTPiS longtubes with custom emissions fittings.
My car's been throwing PO 172 and 175 fuel trim rich codes so I unhooked my IAT module and after scanning it with autotap not only had the codes remained but it was also throwing an EGR PO 400 code.
Upon reinstalling the IAT module the EGR code went away(!)
An unexpected result.
Perhaps anyone else throwing a PO 400 EGR code because of a longtube instal could solve this with the IAT mod.
Old Apr 10, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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Plastic Duct?? you mean the donkey ***** looking thing in the elbow that goes down in front of the radiator?
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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Originally posted by disco192
Plastic Duct?? you mean the donkey ***** looking thing in the elbow that goes down in front of the radiator?
yeah, im not sure by the plastic duct thing...
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Drill a few small holes in your t-stat. allows the car to heat up a lot slower.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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whats a t-stat and where is it.....a pic would be nice
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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thermostat, find your upper radiator hose and follow it to the engine. its under there.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by MentalCaseOne
Well what "him" doesnt know is that I installed a "Transmission performance switch" in my otherwise stock 95 Z28 A4 and when the switch is activated it goes into quicker swifts,, more agressive, and more solid too, It holds in the same gear longer in relationship with how much you pressing on the gas pedal as opposed to the normal mode (before switch was installed or activated).


So if my camaro is on performance mode all the time, what is this other new tranny mode called? the Super Performance mode?


If I push the switch again or turn the car off it reverts back to the original mode,,, takes a longer time to switch gears, softer shifts...etc etc etc..


Just to let you guys know.


Marvin
Well since this thread is back from the dead where's the how-to on this mod? Can't find it anywhere...
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Re: Free / Cheap Mods ?

take a look
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Re: Free / Cheap Mods ?

Originally Posted by TABAHR
This is not a stupid mod. Simply relocating the IAT sensor will NOT accomplish the same thing. This may not be as well known of a free mod, but it is by far one of the best.

Relocating the IAT sensor further away from the engine may help insulate it from engine heat, but it will NOT fool the PCM into thinking it is 47 degrees outside and give you full timing advance for more power.

Understand?
Hmm... This sounds very interesting. I'm a little confused, tho. What exactly is going on? Obviously I unplug the IAT Sensor from the Intake Elbow, but after that I start getting confused.

- Disconnect IAT Sensor
- What exactly am I doing with the resistor? The Film Cap?

I suck @ teh car electronics.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Re: Free / Cheap Mods ?

How important is the TB bypass?
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Re: Free / Cheap Mods ?

Dont put it in a film canister and use a resistor. The only way a resistor should be used is if its in-line. Because on a hot summer day, pulling a hill, if you lug the engine or something it very well could need that 3* of timing that the resistor is holding back.

Relocate it to the bottom of your CAI right above where the filter goes on.

Also, it wont give you any peak HP inless your loosing it through timing. The only free mods that give it more power is descreening the MAF, which is pointless because it can lead to inaccurate results, and the TB Bypass. The TB bypass is worth doing because GM engineers were dumb. Also, deleting the donkey ******* is worth doing too. It disrupts air flow, and pretty much just sucks/gets in the way.

I forgot how everyone was plugging the donkey ******* hole, but I think it was with a Pert Shampoo bottle cause its a perfect fit. As soon as I figure out how to seal that up(And get the time) I will be lacerating the donkey dick off the intake.
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Re: Free / Cheap Mods ?

Don't do the resistor mod that is ghetto. Also the TB bypass helps particularly in the summer time when your engine is running hot.

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