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Forum: Cooling
08-19-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By GTAman

Evaporator housing insulation

Hey everybody! Long time-no see!

I wanted to ask the community if anyone knows where to get the foam insulation that goes inside the evaporator housing? Please see the picture below. Headers got...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,671
Posted By GTAman

Re: cold start problems with 305 tpi iroc

where can you get a new MAF sensor from?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-24-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,366
Posted By GTAman

Re: sbc 010 engine block 4 bolt main 350

Bump. Priced reduced.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-23-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,366
Posted By GTAman

Re: sbc 010 engine block 4 bolt main 350

I'll consider best offers as well.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,366
Posted By GTAman

sbc 010 engine block 4 bolt main 350

Going to let the F-body brotherhood get first dibs at this. A friend gave me this block years ago. Never did anything with it. Took it apart today and is very clean inside. The cylinders will need a...
Forum: TPI
09-21-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

ok i'll drive it and keep it hooked up for the night and see what happens tomorrow.
Forum: TPI
09-19-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

No i didn't as i don't have any other proms from 89. I do still have my original 305/auto prom but i don't think it's gonna like that what with larger injectors, no AIR, no EGR No VATS, etc...As for...
Forum: TPI
09-18-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

no ideas, huh? i know throwing parts at a car isn't the best way to go about diagnosis, but given the info i've presented, i'm going to pick up a cheap MAF sensor and see what that does. If it fixes...
Forum: TPI
09-16-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

bump
Forum: TPI
09-14-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

ok, so here's the data feed with key on, engine off, engine cold, didn't start it even once. Anything look out of place?

323807 (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/misfit1383/media/IMG_4315.jpg.html)...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

ok one last question: where can i get a cap to cover the cable drive end of the VSS? I don't want crud getting in there.
Forum: TPI
09-09-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

cool. hopefully we can help each other out.

it was idling at 250 RPM based on what the Tach was showing. Engine was bogged down real low by the sound of it too. I did this because my FSM says to...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

yeah sorry. I have to get a screen shot when its running. also my timing is set at 8*. I'm not sure what it's set at on the chip itself. also, bought 2 brand new IACs. no change.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

SUCCESS!!! IT WORKS!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE HELP!!!

Now who's looking for a JTR 2000 PPM VSS? not even a mile on it!

323908...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

So before starting for the first time today, i primed the fuel system 4 times with the key and disconnected the EST wire. The engine fired and stayed on but idled very low. about 250 RPM. kept...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-08-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 19,068
Posted By GTAman

Re: Finally,Paint Finished.

Great work on the car! I hope my GTA comes out as good!
Forum: Body
09-08-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,216
Posted By GTAman

Re: Phoenix down

Great work! gotta keep saving 'em! rock on! :burnout:

Also, for your thread title referencing final fantasy, you have earned 1000 cool points (CP)!
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

Re: fog light diagnostic help

Just as conclusion for this thread, the problem here was fusible link G. Repaired the fusible link, Fog lights work again. Happy Happy.
Forum: TPI
09-08-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

bump. still need help.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

ok, the new, 4000 PPM VSS just came in the mail today. i'm going to cut off the connector that came with it so i can attach it to the car's harness. Does it matter which wire goes to which? The...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

Thanks for the insight, JMD. Fingers crossed, the new VSS coming works.
Forum: TPI
09-03-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

what's the community's consensus on Spectra brand MAFs? That's the only brand i found that sells new units. Otherwise rock auto has reman'd AC delco units. that's probably the only reman'd brand i'd...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

Thanks for the suggestion! However, this isn't going to work for me because 1) there are no O'reilly auto part stores in NJ. 2) i went to their website to see if i could have on delivered and all...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

can someone at least tell me what brand of MAF sensor works good for them? should i get another bosch? new or reman? where does everyone buy their MAFs from?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

Just ordered the 4PAC VSS. we'll see how this works when i get it next week. Keep you all posted.
Forum: TPI
09-03-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

bump
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

so i need this one? 4000 ppm sine-wave AC.

324073 (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/misfit1383/media/Screen%20shot%202015-09-03%20at%2011.28.48%20AM.png.html)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

Thanks guys for chiming in.

I got the wrong sensor? ok then there's a LOT of contradicting information out there. everything i read on here said that i needed a 2000 PPM sensor. Heck even JTR...
Forum: TPI
09-02-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

bump
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

nobody knows??

Here's what the note that came with the VSS says:

"The VSS uses a Reed switch and does not require a buffer or a DRAC - it gives a signal directly to the ECM.

one lead is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

Re: JTR VSS HELP!!!

324091 (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/misfit1383/media/IMG_4262.jpg.html)

sensor looks like this.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,064
Posted By GTAman

JTR VSS HELP!!!

ok i'm really getting annoyed with this....

So background, i did a T5 swap. Trans did not come with a VSS, nor do they make a VSS my car anymore. I just bought a VSS from jags that run,the 2000...
Forum: TPI
09-02-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

He migrated me to an 89+ tune, because my engine is from a 1991 corvette and doesn't have a cold start injector.
Forum: TPI
09-02-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

bump
Forum: TPI
09-01-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

anyone?
Forum: TPI
08-31-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Re: Hard starting when cold

Screen shots. Just a heads up, I took these screen shots after 5-10 minutes of idling and then turned the car off (as you can probably tell from some of the data). i will take more screen shots...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,926
Posted By GTAman

Hard starting when cold

ok, i've got some time on my hands and i'm getting serious about finding the cause of my hard starting when cold problem.

Problem: turn key to ign, fuel pump primes, turn to run, cranks healthy,...
Forum: Interior
08-31-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,720
Posted By GTAman

Re: Small light above the headlight switch and dimmer switch.

I know this is old but this is an awesome write-up! i plan on using this on my car.
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

Re: fog light diagnostic help

yeah they filed for bankruptcy and many locations closed, but they are still around, Thankfully. The closest one to me now is 15 minutes away.
Forum: Electronics
08-28-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

Re: fog light diagnostic help

Yeah i have knowledge, but not with fusible links. it was a good learning experience.

I replaced the bulbs with LEDs on my old fog light switch. then when the fog lights stopped working i bought...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By GTAman

Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

great! thank you!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By GTAman

Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

Thanks, JMD!.

That brown gear is in as far as it will go. is it supposed to be like that? also should i apply some thread sealant to the threads on the bullet?

As for the retaining tab,...
Forum: Electronics
08-27-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

Re: fog light diagnostic help

Well i'm glad SOMEONE responded lol Thanks!

What you are looking at are 3 fusible links, one of them being fusible link G (specifically the rust colored wire with the blue butt connector on it....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By GTAman

Did i assemble this VSS right?

So i ordered this VSS from Jagsthatrun.com, along with a bullet and speedo driven gear from PATC. Just put it together now. did I do it right? also i'm thinking i need that little metal tab to hold...
Forum: Electronics
08-27-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

Re: fog light diagnostic help

anybody?
Forum: Electronics
08-26-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,730
Posted By GTAman

fog light diagnostic help

ok so after trying to convert the bulbs in my fog light switch to LEDs my fog lights don't work anymore :doh:. Also the panel lights (lights inside the switches that illuminate when its dark out) for...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-26-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,431
Posted By GTAman

Looking for tpis mini ram or Holley stealth ram

Looking for either of these intake set-ups. Please contact me if you have either for sale!
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By GTAman

Alarm help

So here's the backstory:

I was trying to wire up a dakota digital speedo calibrator and wound up messing up my car alarm. I was tapping into the wires going to/from the yellow buffer box. took it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-20-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 222
Posted By GTAman

Tpis mini ram

If anyone has a complete tpis mini ram set up (manifold, fuel rails, adjustable fpr, etc...) that fits corvette 113 aluminum heads Please let me know.
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