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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-05-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By ramicio

Re: 10 bolt rear

I am in Newmanstown 17073. Where are you located? How much are you looking to get? What is the ratio?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-04-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By ramicio

Re: 10 bolt rear

Newmanstown 17073. What were you looking to get?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-04-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By ramicio

10 bolt rear

I am looking for a 10 bolt rear. It doesn't matter if it's not posi or has drums. Any ratio from 3.23 to 3.77 is fine.
Forum: Brakes
01-31-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 133,450
Posted By ramicio

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I went with that 32.15 lbs. spring, and it locked up my rears in the wet last night when I barely had my foot on the brake pedal. The rear end coming around when one is trying to stop in certain...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-12-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By ramicio

Re: V8 driver's side exhaust manifold

I live about 30 minutes from Maple Grove, and I actually go down that way sometimes on the weekend. Very good.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-11-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By ramicio

Re: V8 driver's side exhaust manifold

I'm looking to pick it up somewhat locally.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-11-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By ramicio

V8 driver's side exhaust manifold

I'm looking for a stock manifold so I can see if it fits angled plugs heads before buying heads. I don't care what condition it's in (snapped bolts and whatnot is okay), as long as it's not broken or...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-11-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By ramicio

Re: Digital Dash 87 GTA Interest?

Well I'm interested in the radio pod and bezel without the HVAC stuff anyway.
Forum: Exhaust
07-09-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By ramicio

Re: Angled plugs and stock manifolds

Has anyone tried to use stock exhaust manifolds on angled-plug heads? The driver's side looks suspicious.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-09-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By ramicio

Re: Digital Dash 87 GTA Interest?

How much for the radio pod and radio bezel?
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By ramicio

Re: Angled plugs and stock manifolds

I've never heard any such thing about the coolant passages. Are you sure you're not thinking of the LT1 heads?
Forum: Exhaust
07-06-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By ramicio

Angled plugs and stock manifolds

My question is: Has anyone tried running stock manifolds on the Corvette heads?

My guides are shot, and my plugs are fouling in less than 1,000 miles. I'm not looking for comments telling me that...
Forum: TPI
05-29-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By ramicio

Re: Nothing but worse problems every day...

Haha. I think I've narrowed it down to an ignition issue. The first thing I am going to do before buying any more parts is to get a piston stop and make sure my timing mark is correct.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-29-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 50,264
Posted By ramicio

Re: Connector ID, PN and interchanges

If a wire slips out of a terminal, you're using the wrong terminal. I had to order 2 different sizes when switching my radio wiring over to the newer Metri-pack connectors. Doubling it up so that the...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By ramicio

Re: Nothing but worse problems every day...

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Re. the last step...



Okay, first off, there is no terminal "F"....
Forum: TPI
05-28-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By ramicio

Nothing but worse problems every day...

So this week a I replaced the MAF. Every road led me to it. Before I replaced it, it started throwing a code 36, EVERY time it was reset, ran to closed loop, and shut off. Replacing the MAF did...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-27-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

You're right. I apologize. It just wasn't showing as a refund, but just money sent, so when skimming through I didn't see it.

If the book calls for a specific voltage with a tolerance, that's what...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-26-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

I just got a new MAF and now it's giving me code 36. I went through the entire flow chart and it got me down to a bad ECM. My ECM isn't even grounding out my burnoff relay. I replaced the quad driver...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,740
Posted By ramicio

Re: New MAF Issues

That depends if it's listed as new or reman. Was Airtex/Wells not the people who had the patent on this design? ALL of these new MAFs seem to appear to be the same design. They all likely come from...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-11-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

If you cared about the situation at all, you would have read that I did put back in my stock chip yesterday. I repeatedly told you and that Chris guy that my MAF runs my car, but yours doesn't even...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-11-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I tried telling you repeatedly that the MAF I got from you does not give me the same problem as the one I have in there now. The one in the car causes a hesitation. With yours plugged in, it just...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-11-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

Wow. What's with the attitude and the edits? Your first post here said "Sounds like 2 bad mafs. Been in maf denial several times myself." Now all of your replies are edited blank. Are people really...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-11-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I'm running a plain paper element filter.

I am not going to spend money on a scanner and laptop. If Iwas going to spend that much money on something automotive-related in one shot, it would be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-10-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 50,264
Posted By ramicio

Re: Connector ID, PN and interchanges

Thank you so much for documenting some connector types. Those stupid inline Pack-Con I connectors are just dangerous. The terminals flop around in them so much. They're so easy to get exposed on...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-10-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I found a small vacuum leak on a line that's between the check valve and the vacuum storage tank. It really only appeared when I messed with the line (old spongy-cracky line). I broke the check valve...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I've tried different intake tubing. The gaskets on the runners are pretty new. The PCV hose stuff on the passenger side that connects to the TB looked pretty suspect, hard, and old and crusty, so I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I am not interested in scanners or anything related to tuning. I am wanting to keep a stock car simply maintained. If I ever wanted to modify this thing, I would be going to something modern like an...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-08-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

All 3 relays (fuel pump, MAF power, MAF burn-off) are in working order.

The coolant temperature sensor measures fine at the sensor, and the same reading can be had at the ECM. The same applies to...
Forum: TPI
05-07-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 96,593
Posted By ramicio

Re: MAF relay differences. They are not all the same

I don't know why the power relay needs that resistor in '87 but not on the newer years. The MAFs are the same.
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-07-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

I'm not in denial. I know they're bad...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-07-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Re: Bad MAFs...

If I set the idle correctly, I have to turn the idle screw way up. Then I adjust the TPS. It will sit right around the middle. Then when I go for a drive, it idles insanely high as lone as the car is...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-07-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By ramicio

Bad MAFs...

Can someone please help me? The car has been progressively running more like crap every day. It's getting harder to start when cold. It runs better with the MAF unplugged. I went and bought a used...
Forum: TPI
05-05-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,548
Posted By ramicio

Re: TPI Starts and runs, but bogs down under power. Lost

What relay does that? Those should get 5 volts from the ECM internals.
Forum: Cooling
05-04-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 57,512
Posted By ramicio

Re: Coolant "gurgling" after motor shut off

Unless it gets cooled by the coolant sitting in the expansion reservoir and turns back into liquid... Raising the boiling point prevents it from boiling while running. Boiling after the car is shut...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-03-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

Found the vacuum line to the EGR solenoid fell off. Made no difference. If I adjust the idle properly, it doesn't behave correctly (starts with a crazy high RPM and idles high while coasting). Tested...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-02-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

I had a spare IAC and TPS. I disassembled and cleaned the IAC. I cleaned out the passage and throttle plates. I went to re-set the idle, and the screw needed to open the blades quite a lot. Then...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-02-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

Any ideas? I don't want to just throw parts at this thing.
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-01-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

Okay, so I went and adjusted the idle screw to the point where the throttle plates just aren't sticking, then I adjusted the TPS to as close to 0.54 volts that I could. It's adjusted all the way it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-01-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

Well. I spoke too soon. Now it's a problem on my end. When I drove it and it worked, the idle was way high, so I did the procedure to reset the IAC. I needed to really increase the idle set screw to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-01-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By ramicio

Re: Had a chip flashed...

I apologize. My TPS wasn't set to a high enough voltage. I've been messing with it today, for unrelated reasons, and the TCC staying on without throttle just started working out of the blue. Even if...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-24-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,873
Posted By ramicio

Re: Parting out 1987 Trans Am GTA

What color?
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By ramicio

Re: Fasten Seatbelt Light Trouble

Who knows, and good luck trying to decide what's going on inside of the audio chime device. There are several pieces inside that seem like custom proprietary chips. I have the same problem of the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-23-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By ramicio

Re: Iceberg alternator

Hello? Does anyone not want this? I also have a set of 24 lb. Ford Denso injectors that have "F55E-A2E" stamped on them. They could use a cleaning service, as they've been sitting around for some...
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 57,512
Posted By ramicio

Re: Coolant "gurgling" after motor shut off

Fans and radiator don't matter for boiling after shutdown. There is no more flow, and the engine is still a source of heat. It's normal to boil after shutdown. I realize the system is pressurized and...
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 57,512
Posted By ramicio

Re: Coolant "gurgling" after motor shut off

So it's not normal to boil after running? Every car I've had has done this. There is still heat moving into the coolant after being shut down, but zero coolant flow. If it boils when running, then...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-17-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,313
Posted By ramicio

Re: SUCCESS, E85 on 7730!!!

Ethanol seems to be more tolerant of running lean, so this is why people are getting better highway MPG with it. Stoich-for-stoich, yes, gasoline will win, but ethanol seems to allow ultra-leanness...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-01-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By ramicio

Re: How can I tell if this is the right chip?

You have a poor attitude. Please stay out any threads of mine. This doesn't solve anything of needing the correct netres values. I'm not going to spend $200 on a PROM, some resistor networks, and a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-31-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By ramicio

Re: Iceberg alternator, aluminium water pumps, other stuff

Bump. The alternator is still for sale.
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-29-2015, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By ramicio

Re: How can I tell if this is the right chip?

Nope.

Nope.

I don't get the reference of an airfoil. Grow up.
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-28-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By ramicio

Re: How can I tell if this is the right chip?

Yeah, I do understand. It's a rip-off and I'm not spending hundreds of dollars on 1980s technology for a gain of nothing other than getting rid of my problematic MAF. A factory tune is fine. My car...
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