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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By raycer

Re: Code 32+ loss of OD + overheating =?

I wasn't able to drive it today to test for OD. I mean actually OD, as in it only would shift up to 3rd gear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By raycer

Re: Code 32+ loss of OD + overheating =?

I am not sure how hot it got since my gauge doesn't work. I'm not even sure it got that hot since my reasoning for believing it was hot was the AF spilling out of the cap, but it seems to do that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By raycer

Re: Code 32+ loss of OD + overheating =?

Cleared the code and added coolant. Started up the car with the radiator cap off and it didn't shoot fluid out like there was too much pressure. Put on a new rad cap since the old one was on there...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By raycer

Code 32+ loss of OD + overheating =?

86 IROC 305 TPI 700r4

Ok, I noticed that my car was taking longer to shift and seemed sluggish. Then on the way home it wouldn't shift into OD. A few miles from home it set of code 32 (EGR) and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

car won't run with the maf unplugged. It'll just fire up, stumble and die.

As for the knock sensor, gotta check that :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

replaced Oil pressure switch with one that actually looks like the original (the NAPA one it had was larger), gauge works again and after fighting with car to idle, had it idle enough to check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

also niticed that the oil pressure switch isn't working the gauge again.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

OK cleared codes and went to restar it and still won't stay on. Check codes and I'm now only getting
34. Low voltage (high vacuum) at mass air flow sensor (or MAP sensor)
42. Fault at electronic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

I checked the cpnnection to the MAF and noticed the harness connector looks a bit melted on one side.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't stay running at all

I believe the 22 is from before I replaced the TPS
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,855
Posted By raycer

86 IROC won't stay running at all

86 IROC 305 TPI Auto

Car won't run. It cranks and starts fro a sec, then cuts out. I can hear the pump prime and it is only a month old. Also replaced withing the past 2 months have been IGN...
Forum: TPI
09-25-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't run right unless I unplugged the timing connector

problem solved. $5 ground strap :)
Forum: TPI
09-24-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't run right unless I unplugged the timing connector

ok, new esc, same problem.

someone mentioned a bad ground so I will check that.

Also my cts' plastic is broken but the connector/pins still are attached. I was going to change it but the cts...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't run right unless I unplugged the timing connector

no codes and the check engine light behaves normal. I just replaced the pick up coil to no avail, but I did notice something odd. If I unplug the connector from the alternator, the car idles...
Forum: North East Region
09-23-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,977
Posted By raycer

Re: Post info for ANY car shows in your area!

Www.cruzinport.com
It's almost over forthe year but basically ever 1st Tuesday of the month it's a big cruise night that takes over the town
Forum: North East Region
09-23-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 565
Posted By raycer

Re: another nj member

Where in North Jersey? I live in NY but right near the border with Montigue,NJ, about 45 mins from Newton
Forum: TPI
09-23-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 IROC won't run right unless I unplugged the timing connector

Also, if I unplug the MAF, the car won't stay on at all; but ff I unplug the IAC or egr solenoid, there is no change; only removing the timing connector has a positive effect.
Forum: TPI
09-23-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By raycer

86 IROC won't run right unless I unplugged the timing connector

Hi, everyone, I'm having this problem with my IROC. When I start it, it barely has idle and if I give it gas, it just tries to cut out, like power is clicking on/off. Now if I unplug the timing wire,...
Forum: TPI
09-11-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By raycer

On/off bad idle and engine cutting off

86 305 TPI IROC

The car will sometimes take a while to find a steady idle, but will fix itself and idle fine.

Also while driving it will sometimes stumble and cut off, RPMs drop to zero then a...
Forum: North East Region
07-09-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,977
Posted By raycer

Re: Post info for ANY car shows in your area!

The first tuesday of every warm month, the town near me, Port Jervis, NY, has a cruise night in which the town allows you to cruise and blocks of parking for our crs and there's a radio station,...
Forum: Body
07-09-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,801
Posted By raycer

Re: 86 Iroc build/restoration

Looking great. I have a black 86 IROC myself, but it looks more like you in progress photos ;)
Forum: Body
04-03-2004, 07:00 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 119,094
Posted By raycer

nice idea there :thumbsup:

nice idea there :thumbsup:
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,031
Posted By raycer

We might give thirdgen.org a bad rap, but that...

We might give thirdgen.org a bad rap, but that 2x4 gives thirdgens in general a bad rap
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,031
Posted By raycer

It just doesn't make any sense. You seem to have...

It just doesn't make any sense. You seem to have a good T-Top bag there, and I've never had a problem putting the TTops in the bag, so why put a 2x4 in the wheel well when the car already has a way...
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 04:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,031
Posted By raycer

I'll keep the bag.

I'll keep the bag.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-23-2003, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By raycer

not much to look at (appears nicer in pics :))...

not much to look at (appears nicer in pics :)) but:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By raycer

Though I do not post much, but do lurk quite a...

Though I do not post much, but do lurk quite a bit and have been around TGO since 98, I'll be the first to say that when I was given a link to the original post about the raffle winner, it seemed...
Forum: North East Region
11-19-2003, 05:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,018
Posted By raycer

Around Port Jervis

Around Port Jervis
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-31-2003, 09:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 858
Posted By raycer

because they are the same basic engine a 302 is a...

because they are the same basic engine a 302 is a 5.0. It is one thing to say that you replaced a 302 (5.0) with one with higher HP/TQ ratings, but to say you replaced a 302 with a 5.0 is just dumb...
Forum: North East Region
11-06-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 552
Posted By raycer

Sorry for your loss:(

Sorry for your loss:(
Forum: North East Region
11-06-2002, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By raycer

Well, first off, congrats on the upcoming...

Well, first off, congrats on the upcoming daughter:thumbsup: The wife and I still haven't had our first:)

I'll email you about getting together:)
Forum: North East Region
11-05-2002, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By raycer

Like a POS :) I haven't ventured to...

Like a POS :)

I haven't ventured to middletown with it lately. The last time it was down that way was when I took it to a shop in Maybrook for inspection in July :)

May I say though, that...
Forum: North East Region
10-19-2002, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By raycer

Well judgeing by the fact that you have an "E"...

Well judgeing by the fact that you have an "E" for the 8th digit in the VIN, which means you have a 305 TBI engine, I'd say you have a base model because in 90-92, Formulas did not come with TBI...
Forum: North East Region
10-19-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By raycer

Anybody around Orange/Sullivan County NY?

Just wondering if anyone was from my neck of the woods :)
Forum: North East Region
10-19-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,957
Posted By raycer

Sorry to hear that. My prayers for him, you and...

Sorry to hear that. My prayers for him, you and his family:(
Forum: Memorial Board
10-19-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,874
Posted By raycer

Sorry to hear that. My prayers for him, you and...

Sorry to hear that. My prayers for him, you and his family:(
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2002, 10:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 327
Posted By raycer

Quick Q:Car smokes at idle and WOT but

The car was compression tested and passed with excellent numbers all around. Could it pass the compression test with bad rings. Also the smoke tends to go away after about 15 minutes of driving it.
Forum: TPI
06-01-2002, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By raycer

cool, Thanks for the help

cool, Thanks for the help
Forum: TPI
06-01-2002, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By raycer

Would an LT1 cam work well with TPI?

I am doing a TPI swap soon on my L03. I have a LT1 cam that I bought before I got my hands on the TPI system. I currently have the peanut cam in my L03 so I was wondering if the LT1 cam would be good...
Forum: TBI
06-01-2002, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By raycer

Well, while my example isn't TBI, I think it...

Well, while my example isn't TBI, I think it might help :)

I have a TPI setup I bought, along with a set of Vortec heads. It came with a base that was machined to fit later 87+heads, but was then...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2002, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 290
Posted By raycer

Need help with fan wiring- something is wrong here royally

I did a search on how to wire my fan (88 TBI) to come on with a toggle switch since the fan would not come on (new fan) and I figured atleast I could use the car that way.

I found this posted in...
Forum: North East Region
02-20-2002, 09:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,121
Posted By raycer

It's about 5-6 miles form Montague, NJ actually,...

It's about 5-6 miles form Montague, NJ actually, so it's not far from Jersey at all. PA/NJ/NY basically all meet up in my area :)
Forum: North East Region
02-19-2002, 12:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,121
Posted By raycer

and here is another. It goes for miles along the...

and here is another. It goes for miles along the river, this is just the more famous part
Forum: North East Region
02-19-2002, 12:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,121
Posted By raycer

Here is one

Here is one
Forum: North East Region
02-19-2002, 12:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,121
Posted By raycer

Another Orange County Person here, right on the...

Another Orange County Person here, right on the edge actually:) I actually live about 4 miles from the Hawk's Nest in a small town called Sparrowbush. Let me see if I can find some pics I have of it.
Forum: TBI
02-01-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 914
Posted By raycer

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't blue smoke an...

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't blue smoke an idicator of worn valve seals and/or rings, and if you were rich, it would be black smoke?

Blue smoke at start up is a common symptom of your valve...
Forum: TBI
01-30-2002, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By raycer

Here are the links to the Ultimate TBI pages: ...

Here are the links to the Ultimate TBI pages:

Ultimate TBI Mods pt1 (https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/ultimatetbi.shtml)

Ultimate TBI Mods pt2...
Forum: TBI
01-29-2002, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 802
Posted By raycer

WOW, that's all I can say. That looks great:)

WOW, that's all I can say. That looks great:)
Forum: TBI
01-29-2002, 09:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By raycer

Here is the stud, since I caould only attach 1...

Here is the stud, since I caould only attach 1 message to the post :)

BTW, I know the engine looks really dirty and rusty, but the car sat in someones back yard for over a year before I bought it...
Forum: TBI
01-29-2002, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By raycer

I use a Summit Non drop air cleaner, 14x3. I...

I use a Summit Non drop air cleaner, 14x3.

I removed the spacer ring (it's tack welded on usually, though mine basically came off on it's own:)) and relocated the IAT (sensor that is plugged onto...
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