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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-22-2011, 04:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,240
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Mysterious Transmission fluid leak

The trans pan is not leaking.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,240
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Mysterious Transmission fluid leak

It is all over the crossmember and blowing back towards the rear. It's hard to pinpoint where exactly. It's just coming out and leaving a decent sized puddle on the ground after I shut the car off.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,240
Posted By 86ttopbird

Mysterious Transmission fluid leak

Ok I am ripping my damn hair out over this one. I have a 1986 V6 automatic Firebird and the goddamn transmission is pissing fluid out of somewhere. Thought it was the pan gasket so I replaced it(The...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-22-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 733
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Lost a center cap today

Wonder if I can paint those. Mine are black. I'd just have to dig up a silver bird emblem.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-22-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 733
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Lost a center cap today

One small problem. I do not have paypal or a credit card. So can't shop ebay sadly. Best I could do is mail a money order. (Most places frown on personal checks so I use money orders as they are...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-22-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 733
Posted By 86ttopbird

Lost a center cap today

And I'm so pissed I can spit nails because I looked one up and sure they sell them at over $100 a piece, and oh yeah the emblem is separate. (Effing pirates). Is there anything I can do to lock the...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-20-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Tuner Pro RT compare corrupted ?

There was an issue with the new builds with it crashing when doing comparisons. It is supposed to be fixed in the next release. I already emailed Mark about it a while ago.
Forum: V6
12-20-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: throttle body

If you are referring to the bottom of the throttle body, those are coolant lines put there by GM to keep the throttle body from freezing up. If you are talking about the big one near the top, that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-19-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 822
Views: 184,076
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: I should not be left unsupervised

Just got around to watching the vids you posted and man that thing is damn impressive! It stands up and stays up.
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,341
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.8 good bye 3.4?

There is the list I was looking for and I knew the Lesabre was one of the cars that used those heads.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-19-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 98,862
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: first engine swap- LT1/T56

Nice job man! I have been following this thread. Sure felt good when it fired the first time didn't it?
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,341
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.8 good bye 3.4?

No doubt they are different, just saying its crap loads of work to do.
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

Depends on which LT1 you get. If you nab an aluminum headed one, the performance and weight is comparable to an LS1. And yes the cost is one of the main reasons for the LTx swap. By tune, i mean...
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,341
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.8 good bye 3.4?

Here's the link....http://www.grandprixforums.net/1986-oldsmobile-cutlass-l67-swap-36.html


notice the extensive firewall mods.
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,859
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Junk Yard Mods

I have had moisture buildup in my throttle body from condensation. So I left the coolant lines alone.
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,502
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: No start after timing chain change

No the plug wires can cause inductance in the ignition module signal wires causing problems with getting it to fire properly. To check the wires just use a digital volt/ohm meter and put one probe on...
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

Gasket matching will only net a small improvement since the heads will not be fully ported. If you change cams be sure it has a CARB number to show the guy at the inspection station because the...
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

hehe forgot about the spray :P I don't know how that is tolerated in Cali though. They have the worst emissions laws ever.
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,502
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: No start after timing chain change

I was just going to mention you should check the wires that plug into the ignition module. Even with them being routed close to the spark plug wires can cause a problem. It is a fairly common problem...
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

Thanks for posting that FF. I forgot about the needed flow bench testing. And bl85 is right, about the only way youre going to get good power out of those heads is to turbo it. Even at that youre...
Forum: V6
12-18-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: after fuel injection install weird problems.

Just a shot in the dark here but when you replaced the fuel injectors, did you use new O-rings? Did you lube them before installing the injectors? Using the old rings again or not properly lubing...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-18-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,418
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: why do you burn your own prom?

There is a TON of information on how to tune in this forum. When I joined, I had only a rough idea on what to do and what to look for, now I'm doing allright and even have a Ford MAF and injectors...
Forum: V6
12-18-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

LSx swap = approximately $4000 just for the engine and transmission. You can get them cheaper but beat to hell and back.(thats why the 5.3 is becoming popular) Now that we have the base price, you...
Forum: V6
12-18-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,341
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.8 good bye 3.4?

Someone did the 3.8 S/C V6 swap in an Oldsmobile Cutlass, I don't remember the link but they had to cut and beat the living crap out of the firewall just to get the engine in there. It is WAY more...
Forum: V6
12-18-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,859
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Junk Yard Mods

My car is my daily driver. When it snows heavy is when I look for somebody to give me a ride :P
Forum: V6
12-18-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,859
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Junk Yard Mods

I don't have a V8 car...YET! But so far I have done the Ford MAF swap with the 165 ecm repin and burned a PROM to make it all work as well as the Ford V6 injectors. Somebody already mentioned about...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-09-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 64,216
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: V6 owners, take a look

I had to set the timeout at 50ms and it finally connected without errors. I usually have to hit the connect button about 4 times.
Forum: DIY PROM
12-09-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: BLM Tables?

Easiest thing to know about BLM is you want them hovering very close to 128 in all conditions. Getting exactly 128 is nearly impossible. Some of the best tuners can hardly do it.
Forum: V6
12-09-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 Head Porting?

:yup:

You could build a hybrid that makes more power with the money you spend on getting the iron heads ported.
Forum: V6
12-09-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: which ECM?

If I were you i would put the 165 in the V6 car. You can really tune it well then. On the other hand, if the Camaro is an 89 isn't it speed density already?
Forum: V6
12-09-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,532
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 87 2.8 car... Digital MAF?

I had to use Mav's pic because I could not find mine at the moment. Hope you don't mind Mav :) Anyway, here is the MAF I removed when I did the Ford swap. Same old lumpy frequency film. I am glad I...
Forum: V6
12-07-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,319
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.1 computer Question

Umm..just a shot in the dark here but the 1986 'Bird ECM (1227302) will run that 3.1 just fine? As for using the 1227730, that is a matter of hooking up the harness and burning yourself a new eprom...
Forum: V6
12-07-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,175
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Needing diagnostic help on Stalling

Setting the idle is a cinch. Disconnect the IAC. Start the car. Turn the screw(its usually a torx) in or out until the idle hits 400 RPM. Shut off the car. Reconnect the IAC. Clear the ECM as a code...
Forum: V6
12-07-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,532
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 87 2.8 car... Digital MAF?

It is personal preference really as to whether to go with SD or Mass Air. For me, I prefer to use the Mass Air system. It's what I know how to tune and I like the idea of the ECM being able to...
Forum: V6
12-07-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,514
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Does 89 MAF car also have MAP sensor?

That is the EGR vacuum solenoid. Very pricey bugger too at around $195 a piece. There is no MAP sensor on these cars unless you have converted it to speed density or its a 90's model.
Forum: DIY PROM
12-02-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,020
Posted By 86ttopbird

165 8192 command?

Well after about 2 hours of searching, i came up empty. I am looking for the right byte string for 8192 baud communication with the 165 ECM frunning a $6E mask. I broke down and bought the USB cable...
Forum: V6
11-28-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,532
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 87 2.8 car... Digital MAF?

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If the film on the MAF looks like the attached pic, its garbage. The car will not run right. period. See how the orange film looks like a skate board ramp? It is supposed to be flat. This...
Forum: V6
11-28-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,394
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 2.8l to 3.4l in 1986 firebird

:yup:

Thats exactly what I meant. I have seen quite a few cars that people have put in these really high lift cams in stock engines and the cars fall flat on their faces when you romp them and...
Forum: V6
11-28-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,394
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 2.8l to 3.4l in 1986 firebird

Putting a hot cam into an engine without matching heads and intake will not do anything but possibly make it a dog off the line. The flow has to match the lift and duration of the camshaft or all...
Forum: V6
11-28-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,532
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 87 2.8 car... Digital MAF?

You must have been lucky indeed because those MAFs are terrible. The 165 ECM/Ford MAF swap is well worth the effort. It takes all of about 2 hours to complete (that is burning a new prom chip...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-28-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Readings from datalog

If you start datalogging when you first start the car, it will be in open loop until all conditions are met for the ECM to move into closed loop. For instance, your O2 is supposed to swing lean to...
Forum: V6
11-28-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,973
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: power loss and popping noises

This almost sounds like the plug wires are crossed up. As for the white smoke, that usually signifies a blown head gasket,cracked head\block,wasted intake gaskets.(could be any of those) Get yourself...
Forum: V6
11-21-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,558
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 3.0 turbo dyno results and carnage pics

Thats crappy having that happen. I had a pride and joy engine decide to spit a rod out of the side of the block on me once. Talk about miserable. CARNAGE PICS!!!
Forum: V6
11-21-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: Bird Stuttering while cruising

I am assuming this to be a V6 car? If so, then yes the MAT sensor is located in the air box. Its on the back side towards the headlights on the box. And yes if this sensor is bad, it can throw the...
Forum: V6
11-21-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,532
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 87 2.8 car... Digital MAF?

:yup:
Forum: V6
11-21-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,627
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 1988 camaro 2.8 high idle

get yourself a digital volt/ohm meter and check the TPS voltage with the key on but do not start the engine. It should be around .55 volts. If it isnt, it needs adjusted. These cars absolutely hate...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-21-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,646
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: 2 transistor schematic on the internet wrong?

Do you have the correct datastream defenition for your ECM/car?
Forum: DIY PROM
11-20-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 64,216
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: V6 owners, take a look

Hey Coolrims, I think I may have figured out what your problem is because I had a very similar issue. The chips would program and verify fine but when you put them into the car, the fan would come on...
Forum: V6
11-18-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 592
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: larger mass air or is it modifiable?

lol the author of said thread posted the link earlier in here ;) And you are welcome.
Forum: V6
11-18-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 592
Posted By 86ttopbird

Re: larger mass air or is it modifiable?

Do yourself a favor and go with the Ford MAF if you are going to stay with mass air. The stock maf is just a bottleneck not to mention unreliable. Most guys switch over to speed density. i am a mass...
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