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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Black88Z

Re: adjusting timing on tpi

right. I plan to order a chip from a man named John Wayne who custom burns them, I've been hearing good things about the chips he sells.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Black88Z

Re: adjusting timing on tpi

Thanks for the advice. did you notice any difference? (probably not at just 2 degrees lol)

Any one else have any input?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Black88Z

adjusting timing on tpi

I have read where you can unplug the connector that allows the computer to adjust timing and adjust base timing. I know factory base timing is 6 degrees. I've read several people saying you can bump...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-15-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Black88Z

Re: need advice on ecms...

That list is great, thank you. I would have never thought to check rock auto honestly. However I guess I'll be answering your answer with another question lol, I see where firebirds are listed there....
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-14-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Black88Z

need advice on ecms...

I have found my computer to be bad. I took the casing off and found the problem to be a small silver "box" that is either shorting out internally or has a bad connection somewhere, just the slightest...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Closing door causes raised idle and check engine light to disappear

Thanks rbob, great info. I tried this and tried a few other things and when I tapped the top left of the back of the ecm and it raised the idle once, I tried all over it and even in the same area and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Closing door causes raised idle and check engine light to disappear

I got it from advance auto, but same difference really haha. It was definitely surprising to find this though, I laughed about it but at the same time this means I'll be chasing wires later... Do you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Black88Z

Closing door causes raised idle and check engine light to disappear

long story short, I had my car running, went and opened the passengers door to put something in and when I closed it the idle raised from about 750 to about 1000-1100 for a few seconds, then went...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,490
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I'm starting to hate obd1

It's been a while, but I actually did go back and check every pin on the ecm. Everything was ok, but that was a while ago.

Do you think that the remand maf is really the problem? It seems odd, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,490
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I'm starting to hate obd1

haha what I meant is obd2 makes diagnostics alot easier. But I forgot to mention that, I ohmed out the pick up coil and it tested good. I had the icm tested probably 5 or 6 times to be positive it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,490
Posted By Black88Z

I'm starting to hate obd1

I have been having trouble with my car lately. It's a 350 tpi. It started about a month ago, it ran perfectly fine until a friend asked to go for a ride along. I took him and drove it a bit hard, but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Black88Z

Re: b&m manual shifter knob on 700r4?

Ok, thanks for the quick response. Couldn't I just either bypass the switch or give the solenoid constant power? (basically it would think the switch was always pushed in right?)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Black88Z

b&m manual shifter knob on 700r4?

Is it possible to put a manual shift knob on a 700r4 shifter? I looked online for pictures to see if the original shifter screws on or not but couldn't tell, I read that there's a clip that holds it...
Forum: Body
03-20-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,474
Posted By Black88Z

how to repair front valence on front bumper

I am repainting my car and want to do it right this time, and my front bumper needs some attention, especially the valence. I'm talking about the "ground effect", very lowest part on the bumper.

I...
Forum: Interior
10-04-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Black88Z

Re: tinting windows after painting car

Oh, so he's not really washing it down, just kinda dampening it to adjust the tint to its proper place? He is a friend of mine, so I guess ill just make sure he's real careful with the fresh paint....
Forum: Interior
10-04-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Black88Z

Re: tinting windows after painting car

Thanks, that was informative. I didn't know some of that. I am glad I used acrylic urethane, I am very happy with it so far. But not wash it for 5 months? That seems a bit long...

So you wouldn't....
Forum: Interior
10-04-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By Black88Z

tinting windows after painting car

Iss there a wait period for tinting your windows after painting a car? I just painted my car with acrylic urethane (black) and want to get my windows tinted. I have been told there is and isn't, I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,303
Posted By Black88Z

Re: To Stall or Not to Stall?

Interesting, thanks for the good info guys. Now here's another question. I know some people swap in a 98 s10 4.6 2wd converter and it raises the stall to about 2000-2200. Any input on this? Is it a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,303
Posted By Black88Z

To Stall or Not to Stall?

Sorry, I can be a bit of a procrastinator sometimes so I couldn't help myself with the title haha.

All jokes aside, my questions are as follow..

I intend to keep my iroc as a streetcar that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Black88Z

a couple questions about auto trans...

1: trans cooler or no trans cooler? I thought they were better than just using the radiator but after doing a bit more research I found it may be the opposite... something that stuck with me the most...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-11-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By Black88Z

Re: R.I.P my 700r4..

Lol well I live 30min from my work so there's no way to drive it to work for me lol. But mygrandfather owns a trans shop, so I'm going to have them rebuild it, I've got a shift kit to go in it, they...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By Black88Z

R.I.P my 700r4..

Well my 700r4 is toast.. I don't know what happened, or why. I didn't beat on it, and it was perfectly fine yesterday..

I drove it this morning and found I had no 4th. I stopped and check my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Black88Z

Re: question on spark plug gap..

Ok, thanks. I figured as much, but thought it didn't hurt to ask. Thanks again!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Black88Z

question on spark plug gap..

I was talking to a friend who builds some serious drag cars, not just for himself but for others who pay top $ to have him build their cars. He said I could run.60 gap on my plugs with just an msd...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

Re: 3rd gen road course racing?

Very cool, thanks guys. You have definetly talked my into it! Lol I don't know if I will do it stock or not, I would prefer to but I don't know if I trust the car (mostly motor). Its got 112k on it,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

Re: 3rd gen road course racing?

Thanks everyone, good advice. I'm not sure where the nearest RR or AX events are held, or their rules. I'm still looking into that. My 350tpi runs well, but I have an overheating issue I'm chasing...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-26-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

Re: 3rd gen road course racing?

Also, how are lt1s for roadcourse racing? Ls1s? I've heards tpis are better than ls's because the powerband is lower, but I've heard mixed things about lt1s.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-26-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

Re: 3rd gen road course racing?

Thanks for the response. I honestly haven't heard of it, but the video says 1987 I believe? I will admit I am a complete novice when it comes to autox/road course racing. Id be more interested in...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-26-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

Re: 3rd gen road course racing?

Thanks for all the responses guys, its very helpful.

Plum92- that is very impressive, especially on a "shot" suspension. Must be the driver huh? Haha

But I love the car, its fairly stock for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-18-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,721
Posted By Black88Z

3rd gen road course racing?

I know 3rd gen formys and IROCs came with pretty advanced suspension for their day, but how would they stand up to the other cars used nowadays? I know little miatas and s2000s are popular because...
Forum: Cooling
05-21-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Runnin hot

Where cam one get one of those fan switches? My car was rigged up so both fans come on when the key is ON, so they're never off.. I haven't gotten to fix it yet. Plan to have it ran to a switch to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,742
Posted By Black88Z

how to build a street/strip 700r4

I'm looking to rebuild my 700r4 and I've heard that you can lock up your tc early and it can help performance. This makes sense, but is it best to wire it to a switch or is there a way to build it...
Forum: Body
03-03-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,617
Posted By Black88Z

Best places to buy automotive paint

I am new to painting cars but I'm hoping to paint mine within a few months so I want to make sure I get everything ready and all the info I need before I'm ready to paint. I'm already starting the...
Forum: Electronics
02-14-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Cars with alternators interchange able with 3rd gen

Cs144 are stock alt.s or aftermarket? But if they're stock, do you know what cars/trucks came stock with them? And I'm guessing its 144amps?
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Black88Z

Cars with alternators interchange able with 3rd gen

My alternator is on its last leg. I don't have $100+ for a new alt, so I'm hoping I can find one at a junkyard. Is there any cars that have over 110amp output that will directly bolt up/plug in to a...
Forum: TPI
01-13-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By Black88Z

what to expect from well built tpi.

I am trying to decide what intake setup to use, carb, tpi, and I've even been tossing around the idea of an lt1 intake swap.

What I would like to know is what can a tpi intake be built to handle?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I need some troubleshooting help......PLEASE!

Why not? I guess if your not looking for a little better performance stick with stock. Stock does work fine. I always try to do a little better than stock when possible. If you have the money and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

That's another reason tpi's are knocked, people with 305s racing them lol the 350 is decent, but of course has its limitations, especiall stock. But I've ridden in a 305 (I give you that I didn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I need some troubleshooting help......PLEASE!

Yes, to replace pickup coil dizzy must come out.

As far as replacing it with an entire aftermarket unit, that's your choice. If it were me, i would just buy a quality (msd, accel, mallory, ect)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

That's a very interesting thread and I'm quite interested in it.I still didn't see any horsepower or torque numbers though, maybe I missed them. But I did see it said 15hp gain on stock motor, then I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

That's interesting. I did some research but it seems first isn't very well known and I couldn't even find any horsepower or torque numbers. I'm sure its a huge improvement over stock, but does...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I need some troubleshooting help......PLEASE!

Oh, I missed where you said no spark- sorry. How many times did u have the icm (ignition control module) bench tested? You can't just have it tested once, I always have it tested at least 5 or 6...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By Black88Z

Re: I need some troubleshooting help......PLEASE!

I think I would start by checking timing. The backfiring is most often a timing issue. Its pretty easy to do and takes a couple min to do so its a good starting point. With 40 at the rail, and if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

Lol I've seen that a lot too. Its so easy to run the codes on the obd1 cars, all u need is a paper clip. Nut I agree about the tpi "beauty", its definetly very unique and a lot of people have mever...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Re: Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

All good points. I also think that because people are unfamiliar with it, sometimes they tend to "knock it before you try it". A friend of mine had an lt1 trans am (90s) and always talked about how...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-02-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,091
Posted By Black88Z

Why does everyone talk sh*t about TPI's??

Sorry, I don't know if this is the right area to post this but I figured this is a good place to because we can have people with carbs, tpi, lt1, hsr, ect., give their two cents.

It seems like...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By Black88Z

Re: upgrading an 87 350 TPI

And IMHO, 30# injectors are a bit much for a stock, or even mildly built, 350. When I'm done with my build I will either have 22s still or 24s, but on a mild 350 30# is a bit overkill imo. You can...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By Black88Z

Re: upgrading an 87 350 TPI

Go to the faq page (I believe) and there's a page on this exactly. As far as what the computer will handle, as far as cams go you couldd swap in an lt1 cam and the computer will adjust for this, but...
Forum: Exhaust
12-29-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,073
Posted By Black88Z

Re: shorties VS longtubes?

Ok, thanks for the info. I guess me and the people I talked to were wrong in some aspect lol. I had originally planned to put shorties and 3in exhaust on, then was going to do longtube since I...
Forum: Exhaust
12-28-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,073
Posted By Black88Z

shorties VS longtubes?

I'm building my 350tpi up and was planning on doing long tube headers with 2 1/2in dual exhaust with x pipe. I've talked to a few people and they said that shorties with 3in exhaust would be better...
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