Dave, so we are all set, 10 orders are in? When should i expect to see mine (I live in MA).

 

Quick, can you explain to me why that is necessary. I'm making an attempt to find out why, from the source. A reread of my previous posts will reveal that.

I know EXACTLY what the fix is. I have for a couple of years. Again, do you know why this has not been resolved/corrected by mfr.? Obviously, no one here knows, that why I'm going to the source. Is there anything wrong with getting some facts?

That is probably what AS&M figures. Why bother correcting the issue, when it will sell, regardless.

No problem with that. Others are as well.

 

Arnie,

I dont know why the IAC issue hasnt been resolved because like you i have seen posts about it in the past. the only thing I know is that there have been documented fixes (I'll check my favorites menu on my computer at home) and those fixes seem to work if you want a monoblade.

As far as other manufacturers like Holley (sticking blades and needing the TPS adjusted) and BBK needing the TPS adjusted. These are things that alot of us have learned to live with. We shouldnt have to, but we are in a such a hurry to get are cars going we cant wait on the manufacturers. Kind of like give me a nickle now or a quarter tomorrow, sometimes we go for the nickle now

 

Where the HELL did I post that the (this) GP is irresponsible? You're a funny guy, Dave. You also read as well, as some of the guys that have posted in this thread. If you are gonna accuse someone of something, you'd better have your $hit together. As I edited in a previous post, I was actually backing you up. :shaking head: If you are not gonna bother (or have the time) to catch up on relevant previous posts, have the respect to at least ask for a clarification, if you are unsure.

 

No, that was a theoretical example in explaining the situation.
We are still at 9 and I have about four maybes.

 

As if to say it is not a responsible GP?

 

That is human nature. I'm on list as well. However, if I'm gonna get one, what is wrong with getting one that does not need mods to function as oem?

 

In politics, that would be labeled 'putting a spin on it'.

 

I pm'd you for clarification then.

 

There is nothing wrong with that. We'll be waiting along time is the only problem

 

Tenth order just came in.
I'm going to call everyone to confirm their info and then I will be getting a hold of Ben.
Any TB ordered from now and until the 6th probably won't ship until 8/11.
FYI

 

Here's Jordan's photo's and experience with the monoblade... apparently there was an idle issue from a plastic fitting, although I havn't heard this from more recent sources so it may have been a freak 1-time thing, or AS&M improved the retention design since then http://fastblackcar.com/camaro/monob...emanifold.html

Here's a nice shot of the monoblade on a custom intake manifold: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12201/photo70.html

As for the idle circuit issue? I dunno, I'm almost positive though that this a manufacturing thing that some aftermarket designer "thought" would be fine for the LT1, and would allow the plenum-feed to be an idle for other GM engines that don't have a dedicated idle passage. Unfortunately the LT1 may still regulate the flow through the idle circuit, but dumping it into the front of the plenum makes for unequal distribution... especially considering the firing order differences in each bank.

Not a big deal, but it may be just a manufacturer convience for expanding their market... I dunno. Fixable though. (BTW, the 58mm AS&M is probably the only LT1 TB available that doesn't need this fix... very nice piece of work)

 

Did you okay this with arnie?? tisk tisk if not!


Glad to see the shiny TB's will be getting sent soon

 

Thats good enough for me. Im ordering it tomarro.

 

so dave when are the initial 10 orders going to be shipped out? im ready to see this work of art