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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,218
Posted By m16a2r

Re: 1988 gta

Hope you will find whats wrong with the car. Got mine running great this morning after 3 weeks of pulling hair. End up being plastic vacuum lines cracked throughout the car. But you probably do not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2016, 05:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,218
Posted By m16a2r

Re: 1988 gta

does the car have EGR valve? maybe the rubber material is torn and your friend have a major vacuum leak, plus exhaust smell you described?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,218
Posted By m16a2r

Re: 1988 gta

Can you unscrew tps sensor and plug the connector to it and manually with your finger move the clip, can you set it past 0.4v you getting?
Forum: Southern California Area
10-19-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,731
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Two Star Smog checks in two years

So I took my star smog test, car passed great. Hope they will not bother me for at least 2 years, or they will make me retake it since it passed so clean.

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Forum: TPI
09-08-2016, 01:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Idle issue

You might have a vacuum leak since the motor was out recently, double check your connections, check vacuum line connection under the throttle body.
Forum: History / Originality
09-02-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,489
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Bashing the Iron Duke

I saw Iron duke Camaro on the freeway in the far left lane here in Los Angeles once, I though the guy wanted to commit suicide or something lol
Forum: Southern California Area
08-26-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,731
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Two Star Smog checks in two years

I have brand new converter on the vehicle, new plugs, wires, o2 sensor etc. It will pass cleaner than any stupid prius. Will take the test again and will post results, but I bet I will get another...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-25-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,731
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Two Star Smog checks in two years

So I stopped by the dmv, was told that i was chosen for second check because my car almost failed last time (was running on 7 cylinders due to a disconnected spark plug, but it still passed). So now...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-24-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,731
Posted By m16a2r

Two Star Smog checks in two years

So I purchased my gta last year in October, I got it star smogged within a week and registered. So now my registration renewal papers came in and what do you know? they want me to Star Smog it again,...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2016, 12:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,783
Posted By m16a2r

Re: L98 running rough and bad hesitation

dont want you to guess and buy bunch of parts anymore, as far as I can tell, my gta will maintain the fuel pressure for a long time, check your fuel system for leaks, all of the fittings, one might...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,783
Posted By m16a2r

Re: L98 running rough and bad hesitation

If your fuel pressure drops right after you turn off your truck that means you got a leak in the fuel line, you should not have no sudden pressure drops at all. My gta would maintain same pressure...
Forum: TPI
08-19-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,783
Posted By m16a2r

Re: L98 running rough and bad hesitation

Well if everything else fails, and your car still acting up and you have spare ECU try to swap it. But its strange that your fuel pressure drops so fast, i never seen that in my car before, it...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-19-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By m16a2r

Re: 85z gets ls1 swap by tpi terror sgv so cal

amazing job, and only 10 days to do the swap.
Forum: TPI
08-19-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,783
Posted By m16a2r

Re: L98 running rough and bad hesitation

Maybe your ignition control module is bad? I had some weird running issues couple of month ago, would run like crap 1 minute and then would run great the next, end up replacing ecu, now runs like a...
Forum: TPI
08-13-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By m16a2r

Re: A brand new design TPI intake

They stuffed that poor Bender in there good lol
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-23-2016, 02:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By m16a2r

Re: violent shaking

If all of the suspension components are original, then basically everything that has rubber bushings. Jack up your car so the wheels not touching the ground, have a buddy turn steering wheel left and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-23-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By m16a2r

Re: 1988 Trans Am GTA WS6 with T-tops

its not a GTA, unless you replaced fenders, hood and rear wing.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-23-2016, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By m16a2r

Re: violent shaking

car shocks are probably toast.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

Finally car is fixed and back on the road. I did end up checking governor and it was fine. Took the car back to the shop, mechanic removed the transmission and reinspected everything and didn't find...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

Thank you for suggestions Sofakingdom and RBob, will definitely check it out and will report back with the results.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

Cant really describe it, low pitch hum that goes away as rpm goes up. I'm going to check the governor and replace it since it will be out anyway. If that's not the case, back to the shop it goes for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

That exactly how i adjusted the cable.
What can cause humming sound from torque converter when car in low rpm, around 1-1.5k?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-17-2016, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

Thats the first thing i did as per "how to" section of this site
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

I do want to take it back, but I feel like mechanic thinks that I brought him car with broken transmission, which I know wasn't the case, but I still want to eliminate everything on my end before...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2016, 01:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By m16a2r

Issue with transmission after shop worked on it

So my 700r4 started leaking out of the front seal, started leaking pretty bad. I took the car to the shop to do the rear main seal and transmission seal all at the same time. Transmission shifter...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Intermittent issue when at operation temperature

I guess Ill update this thread on my progress, in case anyone else have the same issue. Code 51 was for my faulty ECU, i took it out and tapped on it, saw my check engine light come up and car...
Forum: TPI
06-04-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Intermittent issue when at operation temperature

So I end up replacing ICM since I had one laying around. I went for a drive, same conditions, hot day, loads of traffic. Issue seems to be resolved, but since its intermittent I'm not 100% convinced....
Forum: TPI
06-04-2016, 01:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By m16a2r

Intermittent issue when at operation temperature

So I got this 1988 GTA 5.7 and I cant figure out whats wrong with it.
About a week ago I got check engine light flashing randomly while driving, car started to bog down. So I found that my spark...
Forum: TPI
05-20-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By m16a2r

Re: '89 GTA - New Refubished Engine - Loss of power at higher speeds and occasional s

Check your spark plug wires at night, make sure they not sparking, since the engine was replaced, I bet they didn't route the spark plug wires properly and they got burned. Check for vacuum leaks,...
Forum: TPI
04-08-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By m16a2r

Re: surging issue...

well i had the same issue with my 1988 350 tpi, end up being spark plug on cylinder 8, it was partially disconnected and firing at random.
Forum: TPI
04-08-2016, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Need help replacing EGR Vacuum line

As far as I can remember, to get to the EGR valve u do need to remove air intake, to replace vacuum line that runs to the EGR valve you do not need to remove anything, just unplug old plastic line...
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,619
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Advice on Restoring a 1983 25th anniversary edition

Better make sure that left rocker extension got corrected or that TJ guy is in trouble lol
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,407
Posted By m16a2r

Re: WHEN THEY WERE NEW

Please do post more.
Forum: TPI
10-19-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,756
Posted By m16a2r

Re: ECM failure?

Vats chip is bad? Also not sure if the car has cam position sensor, my LS1 (different generation I know, just throwing it out there) didn't want to start when it was unplugged. Also oil sending unit...
Forum: TPI
09-10-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,356
Posted By m16a2r

Re: PLEASE HELP! diagnose my 89 GTA

mine started leaking after 3 days.
Forum: TPI
09-09-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,356
Posted By m16a2r

Re: PLEASE HELP! diagnose my 89 GTA

I think you new injectors are not properly seated in the fuel rails and leaking. Probably damaged o rings during install ( I did that before)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 13,393
Posted By m16a2r

Re: You'll cringe when you read this...

Injectors will fit, just be careful putting them in, put some grease on o rings and be careful.
Forum: Southern California Area
04-21-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Things to get rid of.

Hi, Im interested in window sweeps, got 92 firebird, do you know if they will fit? Tnx
Forum: Southern California Area
12-31-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 298
Posted By m16a2r

Firebird Dash for sale

Great condition, no crack, very clean. $200 firm, local pickup. Live in Van Nuys
Forum: Southern California Area
12-31-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,010
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Somebody stole...

I was in DMV the other day and some old man started to talk to me about how his stickers keeps on getting stolen and that he replaced 4 in 1 year already, I asked him if he cut it up after he applies...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-19-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Lsx swaps and smog?

Im interested in that too, planning to do the swap. My guess would be is that they retain all of the smog equipment and go to a state "referee" to do the inspection and smog test.
Forum: Southern California Area
12-18-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Went to a Smog Station...

Yeah I see them once in a while but not as much as I see stupid ricers and jacked up "bro trucks" that have laxer emission standards then our thirdgens. them tree huggers are out of control in this...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-17-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Went to a Smog Station...

wow I guess lots of people driving "prius" version of thirdgen then:D
btw that is my plan to do LS1 swap, did you keep all of the smog equipment and passed?
Forum: Southern California Area
12-16-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Went to a Smog Station...

New car is a new car, we got older cars that should not be compared to a new car emission systems, its not like there are lots of old camaros/firebirds roaming the streets polluting the air, I rarely...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-16-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By m16a2r

Went to a Smog Station...

It was a time to take my 2 cars to the smog shop, one being 1992 civic vx and other 1992 Firebird 305tbi. Both cars passed.....but how come my civic emission standards way higher (max values) than my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,240
Posted By m16a2r

Re: IROC-Z 350 BACKFIRING AFTER WARMUP AND ACCELERATION

Did you replace the distributor ignition module or whatever its called. Most likely it is your problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Oil Leak.. Need Help ASAP

it can be your distributor, oil sending unit at the back, rear main seal etc, oil gets on a torque converter (assume u got auto trans) and gets everywhere, plus while driving oil gets moved around by...
Forum: TPI
08-20-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,396
Posted By m16a2r

Re: Injectors leaking from electrical connection...HELP!!!!

I dont think its possible, unless you got some holes in your injectors, I think what is actually happens is that you have a leak at the top and the fuel runs down into and fills up the connector port.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,068
Posted By m16a2r

Re: how to get 300 rwhp and 30mpg?

I get close to 30mpg on my 1999 formula m6 with 410rwhp, did 360 mile trip on 1 tank of gas 90% freeway driving
ls1 with 5.3 prc heads and 228/228 cam
Forum: TPI
07-25-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,659
Posted By m16a2r

Re: New MAF and Relay. Odd problems.

I had a maf problem, weird idle and all, end up being small vacuum leak in one of the valve cover hoses, check all your vacuum, spray some carb cleaner on some of the vacuum lines and plenum, listen...
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