85 burb meets 6.0 lq4

[85burb]

Test drove it and paid and drove home. Had about 40 miles of hiway. There and back it didnt even use a 1/4 tank. The tuner said it was massivly lean. Overall he did a good job as far as i can tell so far. Does not hesitate or bog any more. Instant throttle response also. He set the idle to 700 and turned off tq manigment. He worked on it some sat and off and on threw out the day today. I am happy for what i paid for the tune. He was not able to get it on his dyno. He said it was too big. He estimated about 330-340 hp to the ground and around 425 at the flywheel. That is about what i was thinking it had. I plan on taking him my wifes 85 with a 5.3 in it when it gets done. Very reasonable price. Other then the late on sat it was a great experience.

[y5mgisi]

Well good! Glad your happy with it!

[83GMCK2500]

I would appreciate it if you could log your fuel consumption and share with us what your economy is. Glad to hear it is running like it should now.

[85burb]

It is gonna be a while tell i can figure that out. My odometer reads random. On the way there i was gonna figure the miles and i left at xx290 a few mins later it was xx299 then when i got there it was xx278. So that is not a option. Last time i had a set milage i could work off of it got 14 mpg mostly city with aftermarket efi and it does better then that now for sure. Next trip i take with it i will try to get the milage off of my gps and let yall know.

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by 85burb

It is gonna be a while tell i can figure that out. My odometer reads random. On the way there i was gonna figure the miles and i left at xx290 a few mins later it was xx299 then when i got there it was xx278. So that is not a option. Last time i had a set milage i could work off of it got 14 mpg mostly city with aftermarket efi and it does better then that now for sure. Next trip i take with it i will try to get the milage off of my gps and let yall know.

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[y5mgisi]

Hows the injection treating you?

[85burb]

It's ok. Fighting check engine ligh for knock sensor. Thinking it is actually motor noise.

[watahyahknow]

think the original ls1 engines had that problem too before they moved the sensor , been a while since i read about it though

[85burb]

Finally ordered a new converter. I got a circle d 22-2400 stall. I am told it should arive Thursday. Can't wait to try it out. The old lock up clutch was slipping. I did get a set of bfg km2s for it also.

[MTCK]

Welcome back! Glad to see the burb is still on the road. What size meats did you get?

[85burb]

285/75/16. Same as what came off. They are much better the the Dakotas I took off

[85burb]

Recived my converter in the mail today. They built it yesterday and I got it today. Didn't even pay for over night shipping. Ordered it Friday. That is some great customer service.

[1969x11]

Circle-d is the best in the business when it comes to the 4l80e converter. I have a billet triple disc on the way.

[85burb]

I just have a 700r4 but I one day will get a 4l80. I don't think they are one of the best in the business. For them to get my converter to me in 3 buisness days if impressive.

[y5mgisi]

So are you happier with the oem injection over the fast injection?

[85burb]

Funny you ask that today. I think I just figured out why it stalled or tried to when I put it in gear. It was lean. I have two old beetles and when they are lean they try to stall when you let the clutch out at idle. But yes. Very happy. I just figured that out today fixing my 59 beetle.

[68GMCCustom]

wait.....so you removed the ez-efi and went with an oem setup? Did you sell the truck? Sell the ez-efi?

so hows it feel....any different?

[85burb]

Yep. Sold efi. No the truck. Major differance. More drivable and maybe a tad more power. Prob from the tune I had done to it. I traded the efi for cash and a ecm and harness for wife's longbed I build and sold.

Did you ever get yours figured out. Knew you were having issues with the efi.

[68GMCCustom]

I think my tune is a bit too hot but otherwise it runs great. My issue was a high speed vibration. Bought a new slip yoke and threw in my old d-shaft and seems like less vibration so maybe I'm on track. My worry lately is that in changing the leaf spring chassis over to a coil spring/trailing arm setup, its somehow not totally square...and with changes I've made and updates I want to do including paint....I'm considering pulling it all apart again.

I really need to get working on my '72. It needs a little more rust repair and some interior upgrades. I wish I could keep it but its got all my "project vehicle" cash in it. I'll clean it up, sell it...and look for another one to start over with.

Been thinking about selling the old caddy too as its just been sitting and I don't feel the attachment to it I thought I would.

[watahyahknow]

have you checked the angles of the driveshaft rear and trans?
if there off a little that could explain the vibrations
might need to rotate the diff a little to get it perfect

[85burb]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I think my tune is a bit too hot but otherwise it runs great. My issue was a high speed vibration. Bought a new slip yoke and threw in my old d-shaft and seems like less vibration so maybe I'm on track. My worry lately is that in changing the leaf spring chassis over to a coil spring/trailing arm setup, its somehow not totally square...and with changes I've made and updates I want to do including paint....I'm considering pulling it all apart again.

I really need to get working on my '72. It needs a little more rust repair and some interior upgrades. I wish I could keep it but its got all my "project vehicle" cash in it. I'll clean it up, sell it...and look for another one to start over with.

Been thinking about selling the old caddy too as its just been sitting and I don't feel the attachment to it I thought I would.

I knew you were having an issue but could not remember exactly what it was. I hear you on the to many projects. I just had to have a 59 beetle. Was a one owner numbers matchin low rust car with tons of documentation and I have it now and it is for sale. I could not live with out it and now want to sell it. Don't really think it will sell around here. It is the very first vw registered here in smith county. It even runs and drives. It needs tires but it can drive down my street and back. I think it is too origanal for me. I really want to lower it at least but it is just so perfict with all oem parts I probably won't.

[85burb]

Finally got time and money at the same time and was able to buy trans fluid and remove my old converter and install a new seal and the new converter. Old one looks like crap will post pics tomorrow. It looks like it was blown up or split open at one time and welded back together. New one has a anti-ballooning plate I think. Got as far as bolting the trans back up and transfer case crossmember bolted up. Will finish up in the morning.

[85burb]

Got the converter finished up. Transmission took almost 3 gallons of fluid after changing the filter. I took the truck out for a drive and right away it seems better. It seams a little tighter all the time but when you punch it it seems to stall a bit higher. I punched it in 3rd and it shifted to second a pulled harder then it would ever before. I also stall tested it and it stalls at about 22-2300 rpm before the tires brake loose. On a side note I think I need a traction bar cause I punhed it from a stop and the hole rear end shook badly. I need to take the lift blocks out the po installed and get shackle flip kit.

[85burb]

Old converter

[85burb]

New converter.