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Forum: TPI
12-06-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By Vinscully50

Does A TPI Base From a 1989 Corvette Work With An 86 LB9?

I have an 86 IROC Z with an LB9. A few weeks ago, I got a free second set of TPI runners, a plenum and a base from a family friend. However, they are off of an 89 L98 out of an 89 Corvette. The...
Forum: TPI
12-05-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Does Anyone Know Anything About the 1985 Corvette L98 Heads?

From reading the Corvette forums, the L98 heads for 85 and 86 are different than the standard 350 heads from 75-86. I know they have 58cc chambers but so do the LB9 heads. I was wondering if anyone...
Forum: TPI
12-05-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Vinscully50

Does Anyone Know Anything About the 1985 Corvette L98 Heads?

How different are they from 1986 Camaro LB9 heads? I know they are both 58cc. I ask because I own an LB9 car but I can get a set of '85 Corvette heads for free.
Might be good just to practice and...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

One question, how would match the gaskets with the stock size. This will be my first time doing this. A guy I know sold me a second plenum, runners and base for really cheap. He had them lying around...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

Which is crazy because every other muscle car has a larger aftermarket the older they get. Ours has shrunk quite a bit.
Forum: TPI
11-18-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

Are these stock replacement or are they smaller for porting/aftermarket?
Forum: TPI
11-18-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Vinscully50

Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

Before anyone says anything, I am aware there are a ton of old threads on porting the TPI Plenum/Runners. Most however are from the late 2000s and early 2010s when the TPI aftermarket was larger and...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-15-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Have TPI ECM's Been Discontinued?

Good News everyone. I found a few replacement ECM options. Aside from eBay both Hawks and Howell EFI have remans for sale.
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-13-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Have TPI ECM's Been Discontinued?

Seat of the pants is fine with me. I'm not going to put a ton of money into my 305. If the chip gives me 5 to 10 more HP, I'm cool with that.
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-13-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Have TPI ECM's Been Discontinued?

Just wanted a mild boost in performance. Before you or anyone else says anything. Yes, I already did full exhaust (headers, Y-Pipe and cat back) and did the TPI ram air mod with HVAC piping. So just...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-13-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By Vinscully50

Have TPI ECM's Been Discontinued?

So I was trying to install a performance chip from into my ECM. The chip seemed a little too wide and would not fit. After sending some pictures to the maker of the chip, they are sending me a new...
Forum: North East Region
11-11-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 221
Posted By Vinscully50

Winter Beater/Daily Driver

Hey everyone. So I have owned my Camaro IROC Z for almost 11 years. I love it to death and am never going to get rid of it. I will likely in the next year be moving from Florida back to the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-26-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Do Larger Street Tires on the Rear Make a Difference for the 1/8th Mile

My car actually has the 3.70 gears. I'm assuming those with wider tires might make my takeoff worse?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-26-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By Vinscully50

Do Larger Street Tires on the Rear Make a Difference for the 1/8th Mile

and or for street racing down in... Mexico.... I recently had to get new tires for my IROC. I just got the replacement 245s on all fours. While watching random F-Body YouTube videos, I notice a lot...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,353
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Does Top Tier Gas Brands Matter For Our Cars? Or Gas Brands for That Matter?

Yep, if I was actively going to the drag strip with my car, I would just use traditional ethanol free gas. Since I'm not, it's not important at the moment.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,353
Posted By Vinscully50

Does Top Tier Gas Brands Matter For Our Cars? Or Gas Brands for That Matter?

I was having a discussion with a few friends of mine. Disclaimer none of them own a Third Gen Camaro. But one owns a late model Challenger Hellcat, a late model F-150 (Ecoboost) and one a 2001...
Forum: Body
03-06-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: How To Get to Hood To Latch With the Motor Unplugged?

Yes. The rear hatch.
Forum: Body
03-05-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Vinscully50

How To Get to Hood To Latch With the Motor Unplugged?

So my reversing switch is bad and I can't find a new one. I read some old threads were people said they unplugged their motor, put it in the lowered position and simply shut the hood and they drive...
Forum: Body
03-03-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

Life kept getting away outside of my car. I tested that pigtail it has voltage for both up down and continuity. I tried replacing the motor and it goes up but not down. I'm assuming that switch is...
Forum: Body
01-21-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

Finally got back to working on this. I checked that 4 pronged connector that plugs into (I believe the reversing switch) by the motor. It has 12.5 volts just like the battery, so I assume that's...
Forum: Body
01-20-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

I didn't have time to check it out yesterday. Later tonight, I'm going to throw the multimeter on the prongs and see if I have voltage. If the switch is bad I'll contact Top Down Solutions.
Forum: Body
01-19-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

The cargo light works fine. If that switch is bad and I can't find a replacement, is there a way to shut my hatch then?
Forum: Body
01-19-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

Mine is stuck in the up/open position. I pushed on that switch earlier with a screw driver. Nothing happens. I don't see any loose wires though. I already ordered a motor. I can order that switch...
Forum: Body
01-18-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

I already got the panel off. When I looked before, I didn't notice anything broken and nothing that stood out. It makes no noise. No whine nothing. It's completely quiet. I tried hitting the button...
Forum: Body
01-18-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

Any specific readings I should look for? Also what other common problems could it be?
Forum: Body
01-18-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By Vinscully50

Is It Safe to Say My Hatch Pull Down Motor Is Dead?

Today, I was playing around with my system in the rear hatch. When I went to shut my hatch, it latches fine but the motor isn't ingaging and it won't pull down. I've owned the car for about 10 years...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

I have had a few threads going. Basically three months ago, I took my car to a tire shop since my front driver's side tire was flat. My car has been running poorly with the symptoms on my first post....
Forum: TPI
04-12-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

Awesome. I'm going to order at the end of the week. I'm guessing I putting on right where the fuel pressure gauge attaches? I pull my fuel pump fuse to deactivate that?
Forum: TPI
04-12-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

I'll try injector cleaner first. Do you have a link for that GM injector cleaner? I usually use Technron clear about twice a year.
Before I pull the injectors, I'm going to take my car to an exhaust...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

I did that. After I shut off the car, the fuel pressure shot up to 45 psi. After 10 minutes it was still at 45 psi. After 30 minutes it dropped to 38 psi. After an hour it dropped to around 30 PSI.
...
Forum: TPI
04-08-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

That could be true. Likely more than half though. Because the metal part that's lodged in there , is deep in the hole. Parts of the threads aren't covered by anything. The pig tail has nothing...
Forum: TPI
04-08-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

Ok so the cross counts don't move at all. This stay permanently at zero. Does that mean it's shot or missing?

I've combed up and down my entire exhaust, looked all over my engine bay. The only...
Forum: TPI
04-07-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

I've tried that and even found another thread about Zero Cross Counts but no one could give a straight answer on to what it actually means. I tried reading threads on CorvetteOnline and samething. No...
Forum: TPI
04-06-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

I want to bump this. Can anyone tell me what 0 cross counts for the 02 sensor means? Does that mean it's shot or missing? Is that the answer to my problem?
Forum: TPI
04-01-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

I posted this on the other thread:Updates. So I did a fuel pressure test. Good news, I was able to test at idle with no problem. Bad news, my fuel pressure gauge isn't long enough to reach my...
Forum: TPI
03-30-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

Updates. So I did a fuel pressure test. Good news, I was able to test at idle with no problem. Bad news, my fuel pressure gauge isn't long enough to reach my windshield...

Anyway, with the car set...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-29-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can't Get TurnerPro To Read ECM

It's a 1986 Camaro IROC Z. As for ECM, I'm not 100% sure. I'll pull it down and look later. I'm 99% it's a Cardone reman that was installed 6-7 years ago.
Forum: TPI
03-29-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

I cannot find an 02 sensor for the life of me then. I've checked every inch of my exhaust piping and looked under the hood for any wire that looks like an 02 sensor wire. Not a single one. The only...
Forum: TPI
03-29-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,286
Posted By Vinscully50

Can Fuel Injectors Test For Normal Ohms But Still Be Bad?

I drove my car not too long ago and I've been have sporadic idle and stalling issues. I just had a theory. Can fuel injectors test for normal or great Ohms but perhaps be falling some other way (such...
Forum: TPI
03-29-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaDqeX1Tgw

Here is a Tunerpro Scan I did a few weeks ago. It's a replay of the scan. Can anyone tell me what this means?
Forum: DIY PROM
03-29-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can't Get TurnerPro To Read ECM

When I test the cable in TunerPro it says Cable found and functional.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-29-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Can't Get TurnerPro To Read ECM

ADS file is labelled as A020.ads and it's 32.XDF.

I've tried changing both the COM settings on TunerPRo and my laptop. Neither make a difference. I've tried leaving the USB plugged in and changing...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-29-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Vinscully50

Can't Get TurnerPro To Read ECM

I'm using TunerPro. I've used it in the past. I have the .ads and .xdf files loaded. I'm using a Moates cable. I have TurnerPro set to COM5 and my cable is plugged into COM5 on my laptop. Yet it...
Forum: TPI
03-23-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

The kicker is the exhaust was done close to 6 years ago. These symptoms only started 2 or so months ago.

My only other theory is that I got a nail in my tire about 4 months ago. I took it to a...
Forum: TPI
03-22-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

I know the CTS is only 3 years old and when the original went bad it give very different symptoms then this. I've read on other Chevy forums that the sporadic idle going from 1200 RPM down to 400 and...
Forum: TPI
03-22-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By Vinscully50

Car Has Sporadic Idle, Hard Starts and Frequent Stalls When Warm

I have a 1986 Camaro IROC Z LB9. For the last few weeks now when my car is warm it gives me hard starts. It will give me a very sporadic where it revs up to 1200 RPM and down to 400 RPM several...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Vinscully50

Does Anyone Know Where I Can Find the 3/16 3/16 1/4 Vacuum Check Valve?

My vacuum check valve the one on the driver's side near the brake booster that has the one 1/4 line that runs to the passenger side plenum and two 3/16s broke. I put a t-connector in it's place but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,082
Posted By Vinscully50

Re: Bad Charcoal Canister or just Purge Solenoid? Hissing Noise/Gasoline Smell

Question does this pigtail that mounts on top of the Charcoal canister have a part number?...
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