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Forum: Electronics
01-21-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,977
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Fixed my fuel sending unit

Is this fix still holding up? I'd much rather not buy a new sending unit, and my gauge reads just under half full with I fill it up completely…..
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: NEED to get my temp gauge working, help!!!

UPDATE: I should have just went to NAPA in the first place, I took the guy there 5 minutes to figure out what part I needed and get me out the door. I put it in right there in the parking lot and the...
Forum: Electronics
01-18-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: NEED to get my temp gauge working, help!!!

yea that first one I had in there was definitely a switch. I bought the other part, the actual sender, and it wouldn't thread in. Advance's website says they're both the same thread size but when I...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: NEED to get my temp gauge working, help!!!

ah, ok….well that makes sense why the new so called sender I put in tonight isn't working. I'm more concerned about my aftermarket gauge working since it's far more accurate than the absurdly vague...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: NEED to get my temp gauge working, help!!!

also, is there a difference between these two parts? I currently have the second one in and its not working.
...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By Ashton89iroc

NEED to get my temp gauge working, help!!!

Alrighty guys, I can't get my stock or aftermarket temp gauges to work at all. I'm pretty sure my temp sensor is fine, I'm having zero drivability issues or codes at all. The sender must be bad I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 85,986
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

Oh I absolutely love my car, it is my daily driver though. I've gotten completely used to it, anyone else though, they like to point out all the little things I mentioned, lol. Trust me, I wouldn't...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,397
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

Yea, I was thinking about making a few sets in other colors to sell. It is a bit difficult to notice, but that's sort of what I was going for. when the sun shines on it at the right angle they show...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 43,278
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Strut Tower Brace

Founder's seriously needs to make one of these….
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: My '86 IROC Z

Digging up an old thread, but if you haven't fixed the situation with your exhaust banging you should take a look at a Panhard bar relocation kit. I think Founders sells one (buy any and all...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Today's Junkyard Find

Old thread, but it's awesome seeing another TGO guy here in Nebraska!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 85,986
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

hm, old thread but oh well. I have to what I hate about my car would be:

1. The interiors in these cars seem "loose" nothing seems to fit together tight and snug and leads to squeaks and random...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,631
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: who hates the front turn marker on the camaro as much as i do?

I think it wouldn't too bad if instead of them being round, they were rectangles. It would mimic the original headlights better that way I think. I agree though, they look a bit odd. I do like the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,369
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Captain America Themed Thirdgen...

I don't even want to think about all the money that was put into that thing. It's depressing seeing so much wasted potential. It wouldn't be so bad with a few changes. The paint job isn't…horrible,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Anyone seen a plenum like this before?

yup, That's hydrodip alright. I have that set up at work, it's pretty amazing stuff. The perks of being a car guy that works at a print shop! :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 123,290
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Everyone post pictures of your black Camaros!

Here's my '87. previous owner had it re-painted (pretty bad job, probably a maaco job) I made the decals myself at work.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,549
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Custom modification

so here I am thinking "dang, that's a nice black!…..waiiiiit a minute, green? awesome!"

That came out reaaaally well man.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,315
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

oh, and people usually HATE on my decals as much as they can. I designed and made the decals myself, I work at a print shop and I make anything from small decals like this to full body wraps. I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,315
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

Every single time I give someone a ride, when they go to roll the windows down I love to watch them fumble around trying to find the window switch. I'll sit there silently trying not to laugh when...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,397
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

Breaking the one pic rule, but heres my '87 IROC. Made the flat black decals myself.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,369
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: What Cleaning Products Do You Guys Use?

I use Turtle Wax buffing and polishing compound, Turtle Wax hard shell wax with a layer of carnuba wax on top. As for soap, I've tried multiple types with not much different between them
Forum: TPI
07-21-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: really weird MAF problem, NEED HELP ASAP.

turns out I had a MAT sensor issue, my MAF wasn't bad at all. MAT sensor was mounted in the head for some reason, i had it moved up to the bottom of the plenum and it ran like a dream.:burnout:...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: really weird MAF problem, NEED HELP ASAP.

UPDATE:

I was able to get it running for a bit with the MAF on the throttle body like it's supposed to. It idled fantastic for a little bit then the engine popped a little and ran like hell. I...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,789
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: TPI no start

your electronic spark control module might be bad too.
It's odd that you're not getting any codes though….it just keeps flashing code 12 over and over? you're supposed to see code 12 three times,...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: 87 305 tpi barely starts???

Still having issues? 220 isn't TOO hot, but it's a little warm. 200-210 is normal for these cars. Here's a few things you can test.

check your Coil, it might be on it's last leg.
Get an Ohm...
Forum: TPI
07-20-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,789
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: TPI no start

Are you getting an SES (service engine) light at all? If so, you should check the codes with a paper clip and see what it comes up with. If you don't know how to do so, this is how.

1:with the key...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Ashton89iroc

really weird MAF problem, NEED HELP ASAP.

Alrighty guys, I got a weird one for you. I've done about 3 days of searching and haven't come up with anything for my individual problem. For staters I have an '87 that originally had a 305 TPI, I...
Forum: TPI
07-17-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,274
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: new fuel injector are leaking out of the fuel rail.

No more fuel leaks and my fuel pressure is fine (42 or so static then 36 when running) problem I'm coming across now is that the car will fire up then dies almost immediately. I replaced the IAC and...
Forum: Interior
07-17-2014, 03:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Overhead Console

old post, but I just found this and it gave me a great idea. I recently bought a vacuum gauge that helps monitor your fuel economy. not the kind that gives you exact mpg, but tells you when you're...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-17-2014, 12:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,512
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: GM Performance 12530282. Anyone bought one?

Hey man, how did this engine turn out for you? I ordered the same exact one and put my TPI set up on it with some hooker comp shorties. Probably will get it fired up in a day or two.
Forum: TPI
07-16-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,274
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: new fuel injector are leaking out of the fuel rail.

I'm going to chalk it up to improperly seated o-rings then. I had all of them properly lubricated when I installed them the first time, so I'm going to guess after I pulled them all out to put the...
Forum: TPI
07-16-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,517
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Who has painted their TPI intake ?

Mine is flat black but I polished the stripes on the plenum to a nice shine, looks great in my opinion.
Forum: TPI
07-16-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,274
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: new fuel injector are leaking out of the fuel rail.

You honesty don't need the clips? I'm installing my TPI on a Vortec crate engine and I had three injectors leaking fuel from the rails, then I went and picked up a set of clips for all 8 injectors...
Forum: TPI
07-16-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,247
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: am I crazy or is this normal?

I'd pull the injectors and get them flow tested just to make sure they aren't bad, Injectors would be my first bet. Next, I'd pick up a new Ignition module for the distributor and while you're at it...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Gut and swap idea/question

Gary is absolutely right though, jack up the car, put it on stands and crawl around underneath it and inspect all of your suspension parts. One of the first things that go bad with the suspension of...
Forum: Fabrication
02-03-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,079
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: upper panhard bar fabs

I've actually never heard of Founders, do they also make everything Spohn, UMI, and BMR make? If they're really that much cheaper, I may very well go with them.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Gut and swap idea/question

It's a great car to learn on. Tear the thing apart and learn every nut and bolt. drop a 700r4 and a 350 in there, get the proper wiring harness, probably a different rear end and off you go. it'll be...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Gut and swap idea/question

No problem! I'm glad to help! But yea, if that is what you want to do with it then i would try and find a third gen with a stock TPI 5.7 and drop it in your car. that would be a really nice starting...
Forum: Fabrication
02-02-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,079
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: upper panhard bar fabs

what you want is a relocation kit for the panhard bar. UMI performance sells it. They have awesome stuff for these cars.
...
Forum: Fabrication
02-02-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,998
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: T-top to hard top conversion

Someone, somewhere in the distant future is going to buy this car, and be obscenely confused why the factory numbers come up and say this car is a T-Top car. hahaha
Forum: Fabrication
02-02-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Smoothing engine bay, what color do you think looks best (Please post pics!)

Go with black, Black is what is considered a neutral color, meaning it will match any color perfectly. so if you end up repainting the body it will always look good. besides, a black engine bay makes...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: Gut and swap idea/question

If you want to keep it street legal, do you plan on actually driving this car pretty often? My personal opinion is against going completely old school and making it carb'd. What I would advise is...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

oh ok, so basically the way the 89 does it is more efficient. Thanks for the help Tuned Performance, you and Chad have been a hell of a help.

So... cold start block off kit, get the computer...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

Could someone please explain why I need a cold start block off kit? I'm getting ready to order that engine and the other parts in the next few days here….
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

Ah, yea that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

I'm definitely using the injectors out of the 350, they're pretty much brand new with only roughly 7,500 to 9,000 miles on them. As far as getting the prom reprogrammed and the something about the...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

Thanks so much for the offer, I appreciate it. Would you mind explaining why I need a cold start block off kit? I googled to see what it is, essentially it just deletes the cold start injector, why...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Ashton89iroc

Re: '87 305 to '89 350 swap and build thread *picture heavy*

Thanks, yea I added the new TPI base to the parts list. As far as the runners, I should be able to just use the ones off of the 305, correct?
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