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Forum: TPI
07-08-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By nomind

Re: No start

I have not put a test light on the injector wiring yet, will try that this weekend, however I did pull 2 plugs, and both were wet with gas. The injectors worked well when I pulled them out, and...
Forum: TPI
07-04-2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By nomind

No start

Okay, so I've tried nothing, and I'm all out of ideas (not really). Car has been off the road since 2014 when it started running pig rich after the battery came disconnected, and arced when it was...
Forum: TPI
02-11-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By nomind

Re: Startup Timing

Yes I did. Drained the tank, inspected for any rust (didn't find any) put 5 gallons of fresh gas in it.
Forum: TPI
02-10-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By nomind

Startup Timing

So my '85 T/A has been out of commission for quite some time (2014 was the last tag on it). I've done a fair bit of work on it since it's been down, and now I cannot get it to light off. It'll...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,439
Posted By nomind

Re: Low Fuel Pressure?

I had a similar problem on a Focus after I swapped out the pump. My problem was a loose plug. Maybe try and separate the plug infront of the tank, and spray some electric contact cleaner. Or it...
Forum: V6
06-25-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By nomind

Re: Fuel Lines Now...

I was looking at those, but I think I need to replace the whole line, it looks like rust was able to form on more rust. I was able to identify that the line is the same between the V6 and the TPI...
Forum: V6
06-22-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By nomind

Re: Fuel Lines Now...

So, Hawks says that it is only for the V8, they don't have any for the V6 (fuel lines). Are they actually a different size? If they are, does anyone know what size line and fittings (those are...
Forum: V6
06-16-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By nomind

Fuel Lines Now...

92 V6. Just put a brand new Bosch fuel pump in, and it's priming the fuel system great. So great in fact, that it showed me where the hard line is rusted through. It's in the section after the...
Forum: V6
06-11-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By nomind

Re: Fuel Pump Question

I figured. Knew a carb or TBI style pump wouldn't work, but thought the TPI one should be okay. Thanks.
Forum: V6
06-11-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By nomind

Fuel Pump Question

So I just picked up a 92 Camaro V6 for dirt cheap. PO says that it needs a fuel pump, and showed me it running by dumping gas into the throttle body. I have a fuel pump for a TPI car sitting in my...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By nomind

Re: 1997 camaro t56

Where is the transmission located at?
Forum: TPI
07-29-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By nomind

IAC Housing Stripped Bolts

I picked up a BBK 52MM TB off eBay for relatively cheap ( >$100). It was used, and the they had started removing the IAC housing, and broken off the heads of a couple of the bolts. I got the...
Forum: TPI
02-17-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By nomind

Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?

There is a complete tech article on how to do this swap. If it were me, I'd just dump the whole thing into the car as is.

http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/ecm_swap_730/
Forum: TPI
12-22-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,273
Posted By nomind

Re: needing some general information not 3rd gen related exactly

TPI ODBII - Thoughts/Opinions sticky
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/383323-tpi-obdii-thoughts-opinions.html

And

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/default.aspx

His wiring...
Forum: TPI
12-19-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,273
Posted By nomind

Re: needing some general information not 3rd gen related exactly

If I were going to be doing an entire new setup, I'd opt for the ODBII option. There is a sticky for it here, and it will open up a whole other set of options for tuning, diagnosis, etc.
Forum: TPI
12-07-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By nomind

Re: At a Loss

Well, if I allow the car to warm up, it seems to be running fairly well now. If I try to do anything with it while its cold, it jerks and stutters. I will try to order the ALDL cable so I can...
Forum: TPI
12-06-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By nomind

Re: At a Loss

Well, I don't think its a vacuum leak. It runs the worst when its cold (open loop), once it warms up a little, it comes around to a more reasonable idle, and it doesn't want to kill you with raw...
Forum: TPI
12-04-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By nomind

Re: At a Loss

Last time I pulled codes, yes it did. (Fan kicked on, and I got the code 12)
Forum: TPI
12-04-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By nomind

Re: At a Loss

I just replaced the whole distributor. Timing didn't jump around when I set it. I haven't checked it with the distributor plugged back in. Though, dumb question, the replacement distributor used...
Forum: TPI
12-04-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By nomind

At a Loss

Okay, I'm at my wits end. Before I start, I don't have the ALDL cable to see what the ECM is actually doing. Here are the things I've replaced within the last 2 months:

Distributor - Timing set...
Forum: TPI
12-01-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By nomind

Re: TPI Nightmare

I went with SouthBay (they are a sponsor here as well, so there is a discount), and went with the Bosch type 3 injectors. I want to say it was about ~140 for the set. Much more reasonable than just...
Forum: TPI
11-22-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,796
Posted By nomind

Re: Where to draw the line? (upgrade LB9)

Tubes are for the air injection pump.
Forum: TPI
11-18-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,561
Posted By nomind

Re: stalls at operating temp, no codes

Have you checked it for vacuum leaks?
Forum: TPI
11-16-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,006
Posted By nomind

Re: Vortec Heads on a stock 305 tpi

Vortec cylinder heads will work on a 305.

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/chevrolet/0667_phrs_305_chevy_engine_blocks/viewall.html
Forum: TPI
11-13-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,127
Posted By nomind

Re: 305 Performance

I'd start with a full suspension overhaul. SFCs, LCAs, LCA relocation brackets, torque arm and new mount, panhard bar, springs, shocks, bushing, etc. This is all stuff that should be upgraded if...
Forum: TPI
11-11-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By nomind

Vacuum Hoses

I've tried the search feature, and I'm sure its buried down there somewhere, if I could find it....but, anybody know what size vacuum lines I need to redo the majority of lines? I believe that there...
Forum: TPI
11-08-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,248
Posted By nomind

Re: am I crazy or is this normal?

What kind of mileage are you actually getting? Guessing by using the fuel gauge is not very accurate. I can run the same trip from one tank to the next, and the fuel gauge will be in a different...
Forum: TPI
11-05-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By nomind

Re: 350 TPI Injector Swap???

I'm going to agree with Southbay, 350s are 22lb and the 305 is 19lb.
Forum: TPI
11-05-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By nomind

Re: 350 TPI Injector Swap???

Not without a tune.
Forum: TPI
11-04-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,297
Posted By nomind

Re: Engine will run, then stop after X amount of time

Speaking from experience (I just did the same thing about a month ago):
1. You have to remove the runners to get the fuel rail out. If you look at the photo above you can see all six holes for the...
Forum: TPI
11-04-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,414
Posted By nomind

Re: Custom High Flow Runners

First time I'd seen this, and I really like the idea. I'd been having thoughts of trying to use a 3D printer to play with different runner configurations. Part of the design would be dependent on...
Forum: TPI
11-04-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By nomind

Re: warms up then dies...

I've seen ignition control modules cause the same problem when they get warm. YMMV.
Forum: TPI
11-02-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By nomind

Re: Speed density TPI, no injector groung pulse cranking

I believe that the distributor (not exactly sure which part, I want to say the ignition control module) controls injector pulse under 300 RPMs. This would explain why, once running, it works.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,582
Posted By nomind

Re: 4th Gen Rearend Swap

I believe (based on some research, and having both) F-bodies got the 7.5" 10 bolt, the trucks got the stronger/larger 8.5" 10 bolt. Parts will not interchange.
Forum: TPI
10-30-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,832
Posted By nomind

Re: 350TPI wont start unless one injector unplugged

Yeah...the ECM is detecting the same type of fault, when you create a zero resistance connection across those two terminals, as your bad injector. Its shutting down the all of the injectors to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By nomind

Re: Auto to Manual.. Should I do it?

I went T5. I ended up with the same price in the T5 swap, as I would've with a rebuilt 700R4, but I wanted a manual trans as a personal preference. With the 700, I averaged 20-22 MPG. With the T5,...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By nomind

Re: 85 TPI Help

Okay, so I go out to start the diagnosis for the TPS codes. Check the TPS again before I start, just because. Its normal, closed output is .55, full throttle is 5.09 volts. I start the car to let...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,170
Posted By nomind

Re: testing the MAF sensor NOT the cars wiring

Do you have anyone nearby that would let you swap in a known good MAF? If I were closer, I would.
Forum: TPI
10-28-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By nomind

Re: 85 TPI Help

Guess I could add:

21 - High voltage at TPS
22 - Low voltage at TPS
44 - O2 sensor lean
Forum: TPI
10-28-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By nomind

85 TPI Help

Okay....From the beginning of my issues. Went to start car thursday to leave work, and it as soon as I hit the key, it went dead. Figured out that it was a loose positive terminal, and got that...
Forum: TPI
10-25-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 33,820
Posted By nomind

Re: Mass Air flow sensor bad?

I keep coming back to the same issue. Especially since I've got the bastard of a TPI wiring harness from 85. That being said, there are people that would help, once you acquire all the bits, and...
Forum: TPI
10-24-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 33,820
Posted By nomind

Re: Mass Air flow sensor bad?

I think I would "update" the car to ODBII before I stuck a carb on it, just my 2 cents.
Forum: TPI
10-21-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By nomind

Re: Starts but won't stay running.

Agreed. Car won't hit open loop to use the O2. Can you put a test light on the injectors, and make sure you don't have any that are sticking open?
Forum: TPI
10-21-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By nomind

Re: Starts but won't stay running.

The injectors are batch fire on these, so its doubtful that you've got the wiring messed up. Did you put new injectors in? If yes, were they different sized than the original that were in the car? ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 57,713
Posted By nomind

Re: Accidentally put Kerosene in the gas tank..

Maybe the kerosene detonated, and managed to warp the heads?
Forum: TPI
08-07-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By nomind

Re: Good Things to replace while intake/fuel rails are off?

I just did the same thing. I redid the gaskets for the intake runners/plenum/TB, and I put in a new thermostat. Spent a fair bit of time cleaning stuff. Otherwise, if its not broken....
Forum: TPI
08-02-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,423
Posted By nomind

Re: Codes on my 1989 Trans Am, 305 TPI

That is the EGR valve.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By nomind

Re: Anyone done a independent rear setup?

A well setup live axle in a thirdgen will definitely rival the cars that you've got listed. 1+g on street tires is possible in these cars. If you are really hell bound on the best setup for the...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,156
Posted By nomind

Re: Fuel problem? ECM? Distributor?

Agreed on the fuel injectors (from Southbay)...just put a set in my car, and it was ~$175 with 2 day shipping. I would also get a fuel pressure gauge (I think you can rent them from AutoZone), and...
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