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Indian113 · 10-15-2016, 08:43 PM

Ok weatherman, was it raining today? Or did you leave some DNA from your Beautiful Truck on the roads of Southern Mo.

**oldman3** · 10-15-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Ok weatherman, was it raining today? Or did you leave some DNA from your Beautiful Truck on the roads of Southern Mo.

Hey Ray, actually I had it out late Friday, for a small cruise-in, ran good.

I had it out all day today, went to a Super Cruise at one of local churches, about 50 cars showed up (no pics). Truck is running good, but still needs some fine tuning. Need to talk with Tech people to find out how to get to some of the items. No good instructions on how to go deeper in the hand held unit.
Starts up great. I'm enjoying it but want it a little better. I may have to reset the learn system and try more adjustments that I had found thru videos on the net. I've only put about 60 miles on it so far. Will let you all know...Jim

Indian113 · 10-16-2016, 11:27 AM

Jim, off idle to Wot how is the acceleration? Your truck ran pretty good IMOP so hopefully this is better. Glad you still have decent weather for cruises, getting cooler in Iowa time to get to work. Wife wants me to do some work on her bike before I can start on the 64. I traded my Model A for a 66 Caddy DeVille 2 dor Htop. Will take some pics as soon as I can. It has 33,000 documented miles on it. Real Cherry car. Keep us posted on the EFI install

**oldman3** · 10-16-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, off idle to Wot how is the acceleration? Your truck ran pretty good IMOP so hopefully this is better. Glad you still have decent weather for cruises, getting cooler in Iowa time to get to work. Wife wants me to do some work on her bike before I can start on the 64. I traded my Model A for a 66 Caddy DeVille 2 dor Htop. Will take some pics as soon as I can. It has 33,000 documented miles on it. Real Cherry car. Keep us posted on the EFI install

Hey Ray, congrats on the Caddy, sounds like a great car. Hit 80 here yesterday and today, should be nice all week. Will have to answer your question in two steps

. Last night as I was coming home when I tried to hit passing gear, it started to either lose fuel, or elec issue. I also tried of idle to WOT and again around 3500 it was falling on its face. I was not a happy camper.

So last night and this morning I was going thru different forums about FiTech, found alot of useful info. So I decided to relearn the system. I went and reset to stock set-up. I had to go to the hand held unit and select Default V8 T195 and send to ecu then it downloaded to 100%, which was back to stock set-up. After that I then installed my set-up for my engine, etc.

Took the truck on a 108 mile trip, both city, highway, and a few off idle to WOT. No break up at 3500 rpm, just a steady pull to 6,000 rpm. A couple pulls from 0 to mid 70's and one 0 to 80 mph. See the attached pic. So I'm happy with this part. I still need to talk with their tech people about a couple changes I want to do, but need their input. I want the idle to drop off faster that it is, sometimes I can do a slow count to 10 before it goes back to 700 rpm. Also drop off faster when I release the gas pedal, when stopping at a light, etc. These are just small issues, but I want it right.

DeanTX · 10-16-2016, 07:59 PM

Jim thanks for the update on the EFI. I hope to get mine started up with the FiTech in about a month. I'll be looking for the things you've had to figure out.

**oldman3** · 10-16-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanTX

Jim thanks for the update on the EFI. I hope to get mine started up with the FiTech in about a month. I'll be looking for the things you've had to figure out.

You welcome. If I can help in any way, let me know...Jim

lower50's · 10-17-2016, 07:30 AM

Sounds like a really nice unit. Looks like I'll be going this route in a couple years when I put a 4 barrel on my '87 Jimmy. Thanks

**LEEVON** · 10-17-2016, 01:03 PM

Jim, glad you're up and running! I have a couple of small tweaks to make like you, just haven't had time to call tech and dig in. Let me know how it goes with those adjustments. Are you tracking your mileage? Leevon

**oldman3** · 10-17-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Jim, glad you're up and running! I have a couple of small tweaks to make like you, just haven't had time to call tech and dig in. Let me know how it goes with those adjustments. Are you tracking your mileage? Leevon

Hey Lee, I did find out today, that I can't make some of the adjustments, because the Go street unit (30003), is not as turnable as the (30002) unit, which was another $200.00. The tech I talked to said I needed to call back and get Bryce, who might be able to get me close to what I want. So I will try tomorrow to catch him it shop. I did check my mileage and it is lower than before, but that's because of the Mallory coil that I have with a Ballast resistor, which sometime feeds only 8 volt, and unit needs 12volt all the time. l will be checking on this also. Will keep everyone posted. I'm still happy with the unit, just needs a few improvements..Jim

**oldman3** · 10-18-2016, 08:35 PM

Back for another update. Talk to Bryce at FiTech about three items.

Item number 1 was the vacuum tube going to the Fuel Pressure regulator. In one video I saw from FiTech it said leave as is open to ambient temp. When I talked to Bryce he said they are now shipping units with this hose attached to the regulator and then to unported vacuum (same as manifold) at back of unit. He said their engineers said this helped with some problems they were having.

Thought I should let everyone know of this change. See attached pic....Jim

**oldman3** · 10-18-2016, 08:41 PM

Item number 2 was the problem with the unit tack and my gauge tack, not reading the same at certain times. The reason is the resistor in my Mallory coil to ignition. It drops the 12 volt to 8 volts and this will not work correct with their unit. Today both tacks read the same the whole day, even up to 70 mph. Bryce said he can't explain it, but it needs to be changed.

So now I have to buy a new ready to run distributor and coil, remove the old resistor in my line and hook everything back up. I will run as is for right now and order a new dist. in a few days...Jim

**oldman3** · 10-18-2016, 08:48 PM

Item number 3. How to get the idle speed to drop off quicker, both going into park and when lifting the foot of the gas pedal.

At main menu go down to line 3 "Go EFI tuning" and press enter. So sorry for the bad pics, camera would not focus right in dark conditions.

Indian113 · 10-23-2016, 10:35 AM

What a way to Start my Day! So sorry to see that Beautiful truck in that Shape. Real glad your both Okay and didn't get hurt. Now you have something to keep you out of trouble this winter.

Flysocal · 10-23-2016, 11:21 AM

I love this truck. Just glad it wasn't worse. A new fender and grill looks like all you need. I agree chrome grill would probably be an upgrade anyway!

Zoomin · 10-23-2016, 12:25 PM

Dang! Glad you guys are alright

DeanTX · 10-23-2016, 12:35 PM

Wow sorry to see that damage on your beautiful truck. Glad no one was hurt.

**joedoh** · 10-23-2016, 03:13 PM

oof, thats a kick in the belly. sorry to hear

ChuckDriver · 10-23-2016, 03:28 PM

Ah man, sorry to see this happen!

**oldman3** · 10-23-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

What a way to Start my Day! So sorry to see that Beautiful truck in that Shape. Real glad your both Okay and didn't get hurt. Now you have something to keep you out of trouble this winter.

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Originally Posted by Flysocal

I love this truck. Just glad it wasn't worse. A new fender and grill looks like all you need. I agree chrome grill would probably be an upgrade anyway!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Dang! Glad you guys are alright

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Originally Posted by DeanTX

Wow sorry to see that damage on your beautiful truck. Glad no one was hurt.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

oof, thats a kick in the belly. sorry to hear

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Ah man, sorry to see this happen!

Thanks guys, insurance adjuster is suppose to call tomorrow about repairs, well see...Jim

solidaxel · 10-23-2016, 06:47 PM

Just when things were going grate!

The Dynacorn stuff looks good but there is a lot of massaging to get it to fit.
The weight of a replacement fender is MUCH less than a stock fender

**oldman3** · 10-23-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Just when things were going grate!

The Dynacorn stuff looks good but there is a lot of massaging to get it to fit.
The weight of a replacement fender is MUCH less than a stock fender

That's what I was afraid of, I have friends looking for a stock fender, have to wait and see...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 10-23-2016, 08:18 PM

Oh no! Hate this has happened though glad you guys are ok.

**LEEVON** · 10-23-2016, 09:31 PM

Oh no, that's ugly. Glad you're ok.

**oldman3** · 10-23-2016, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Oh no! Hate this has happened though glad you guys are ok.

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Oh no, that's ugly. Glad you're ok.

Thanks guys, this is the first accident I have had in about 45 yrs, but that doesn't make it any easier... Jim

iowaboynca · 10-24-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks guys, this is the first accident I have had in about 45 yrs, but that doesn't make it any easier... Jim

Man, count yourself lucky. When I was growing up in Iowa, I/we would take out a deer every fall/winter. My dad and sister say its even worse now!

Glad you're safe and like everyone else has said now you have something to work on during the winter.

10-15-2016, 08:43 PM	#1
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Ok weatherman, was it raining today? Or did you leave some DNA from your Beautiful Truck on the roads of Southern Mo.

10-16-2016, 11:27 AM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, off idle to Wot how is the acceleration? Your truck ran pretty good IMOP so hopefully this is better. Glad you still have decent weather for cruises, getting cooler in Iowa time to get to work. Wife wants me to do some work on her bike before I can start on the 64. I traded my Model A for a 66 Caddy DeVille 2 dor Htop. Will take some pics as soon as I can. It has 33,000 documented miles on it. Real Cherry car. Keep us posted on the EFI install

10-16-2016, 07:59 PM	#5
DeanTX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 155	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim thanks for the update on the EFI. I hope to get mine started up with the FiTech in about a month. I'll be looking for the things you've had to figure out.

10-17-2016, 07:30 AM	#7
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Sounds like a really nice unit. Looks like I'll be going this route in a couple years when I put a 4 barrel on my '87 Jimmy. Thanks __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-17-2016, 01:03 PM	#8
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, glad you're up and running! I have a couple of small tweaks to make like you, just haven't had time to call tech and dig in. Let me know how it goes with those adjustments. Are you tracking your mileage? Leevon __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-18-2016, 08:35 PM	#10
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Back for another update. Talk to Bryce at FiTech about three items. Item number 1 was the vacuum tube going to the Fuel Pressure regulator. In one video I saw from FiTech it said leave as is open to ambient temp. When I talked to Bryce he said they are now shipping units with this hose attached to the regulator and then to unported vacuum (same as manifold) at back of unit. He said their engineers said this helped with some problems they were having. Thought I should let everyone know of this change. See attached pic....Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-18-2016, 08:41 PM	#11
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Item number 2 was the problem with the unit tack and my gauge tack, not reading the same at certain times. The reason is the resistor in my Mallory coil to ignition. It drops the 12 volt to 8 volts and this will not work correct with their unit. Today both tacks read the same the whole day, even up to 70 mph. Bryce said he can't explain it, but it needs to be changed. So now I have to buy a new ready to run distributor and coil, remove the old resistor in my line and hook everything back up. I will run as is for right now and order a new dist. in a few days...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 04-20-2018 at 09:14 AM.

10-18-2016, 08:48 PM	#12
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Item number 3. How to get the idle speed to drop off quicker, both going into park and when lifting the foot of the gas pedal. At main menu go down to line 3 "Go EFI tuning" and press enter. So sorry for the bad pics, camera would not focus right in dark conditions. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-23-2016, 10:35 AM	#13
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build What a way to Start my Day! So sorry to see that Beautiful truck in that Shape. Real glad your both Okay and didn't get hurt. Now you have something to keep you out of trouble this winter.

10-23-2016, 11:21 AM	#14
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I love this truck. Just glad it wasn't worse. A new fender and grill looks like all you need. I agree chrome grill would probably be an upgrade anyway!

10-23-2016, 12:25 PM	#15
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Dang! Glad you guys are alright __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-23-2016, 12:35 PM	#16
DeanTX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 155	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Wow sorry to see that damage on your beautiful truck. Glad no one was hurt.

10-23-2016, 03:13 PM	#17
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build oof, thats a kick in the belly. sorry to hear __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-23-2016, 03:28 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Ah man, sorry to see this happen! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

10-23-2016, 06:47 PM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Just when things were going grate! The Dynacorn stuff looks good but there is a lot of massaging to get it to fit. The weight of a replacement fender is MUCH less than a stock fender __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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10-23-2016, 08:18 PM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,024	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Oh no! Hate this has happened though glad you guys are ok. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-23-2016, 09:31 PM	#23
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Oh no, that's ugly. Glad you're ok. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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