Stay warm!
I know my speed of this project is like watching grass grow. I am truely sorry
383 dual TBI
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Jinmajay
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383 dual TBI
Haven't posted in a while. Thought I would post a couple pictures. THe Tran project has been on hold for a while but I have plans to start phase one of my new shop. This new space should help...
Stay warm!
I know my speed of this project is like watching grass grow. I am truely sorry
Stay warm!
I know my speed of this project is like watching grass grow. I am truely sorry
The Tran man http://jayjensen.shutterfly.com/action/
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
Re: 383 dual TBI
Jinmajay wrote:Haven't posted in a while. Thought I would post a couple pictures. THe Tran project has been on hold for a while but I have plans to start phase one of my new shop. This new space should help...
Stay warm!
I know my speed of this project is like watching grass grow. I am truely sorry
Not at all for me.I appreciate the amount of time,money,and skill to do the kind of project you have been working on.Looks good and just keep the posts coming as you get more done. =D> =D>
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Jinmajay
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Re: 383 dual TBI
Gary- Sorry I didn't stop in to see you! I took I86 (south) to avoid all those tolls! Nothing personal...
The Tran man http://jayjensen.shutterfly.com/action/
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
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Smiliesafari
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Re: 383 dual TBI
Great project..........like Gary said...........keep the posts coming. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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SoCalli V8
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Re: 383 dual TBI
N-I-C-E !! 
`86 V8 Lowered Cargo, extensively modified, shaved bald, wearing the shortest, sluttyest white primer dress....
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: 383 dual TBI
Looks great. I don't care if it takes you several years.
Shop...did you say new shop? If so we need a thread on that! =D>
Shop...did you say new shop? If so we need a thread on that! =D>
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Cobra
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Re: 383 dual TBI
that i must say is a sweet picture
new shop you say tell us more one day i dream of my own garage all decked out so i'm definitely interested
new shop you say tell us more one day i dream of my own garage all decked out so i'm definitely interested
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Re: 383 dual TBI
No need to be sorry about that. At the rate I move on projects, I figure I'll have to come back from the dead to finish them.Jinmajay wrote:...I know my speed of this project is like watching grass grow. I am truly sorry
Rob Shaver
1989 Astro 305 with an MSD 6A ignition and a dash-mounted MSD timing control, a 4160 Holley 465 cfm four barrel carb, and an HEI distributor.
Moog 625 front springs and Energy Suspension poly bushings. Rear OEM sway bar. Edelbrock shocks.
1989 Astro 305 with an MSD 6A ignition and a dash-mounted MSD timing control, a 4160 Holley 465 cfm four barrel carb, and an HEI distributor.
Moog 625 front springs and Energy Suspension poly bushings. Rear OEM sway bar. Edelbrock shocks.
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6spd_monte
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Re: 383 dual TBI
I had been wondering recently what had happened to this project. Thanks for the update, I can't wait to see pics of your new shop too!
-James
1987 LT
249,000 miles
1987 LT
249,000 miles
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Jinmajay
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Re: 383 dual TBI
Got it all drawn up. Three phases. Seems like there is a lot of interest in the shop so I will start a thread about that and post the drawings/photos. Looks like it will be spring before I can break ground. It's got to be froze 4 feet down. i'm building it myself so it too will go slow.
Thanks for the comments!
j
Thanks for the comments!
j
The Tran man http://jayjensen.shutterfly.com/action/
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
1994 AWD GMC Safari, V8 truck van project
1998 2WD Astro
1999 AWD Astro
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markmitchinnh
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Re: 383 dual TBI
I would like to know more about the dual TBI set up. where did it come from and where did you get the computer to do it?
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Re: 383 dual TBI
Mark... Jay has not been around since late apr 2010, best to email him direct if you are hoping for a quick answer. If you do get ahold of him, tell em we are all interested in how his van turned out, thanks.
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MountainManJoe
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Re: 383 dual TBI
For those who didn't know, you can click the 'Profile' button at the bottom of someone's post, and you will see when they last visited.
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peter
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Re: 383 dual TBI
I too would kill to get an update on this project! Beautiful work to date though...
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
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Perverted is using the whole chicken.
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inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
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97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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Merlin
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Re: 383 dual TBI
I am curious and would like to know what computer and wiring you are going to use to make this dual TBI work? Custom made or have you found something that comes stock on whatever to make this purr? Love the look as it reminds me of the dual carb setup I had way back when in a hot rod. Being in Kalifornia I doubt I could ever get this by the smog cops.
1989 RS Astro, V-8 and maybe a shift it myself tranny, still deciding on this one. Dutch doors, Cad tail lights, shaving the rest now. 12 bolt rear end was in the van when I got it but changing how it sets to lower.