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Forum: History / Originality
05-18-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Dragster Racer

Missing SPID Label

I am missing my SPID label. I would like to reproduce the label but need to know all the information(RPO codes) that would have been on the label for my car. Is there a source to get this...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 99
Important/Useful : Lowering 101
Views: 126,613
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Lowering 101

I wouldnt mind lowering my stock Iroc but dont want to do a ton of mods in case I want to sell it. Everything is original low miles so I would want to be able to convert it back easy.The drop...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-18-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By Dragster Racer

82-92 Third Gen Seat Recliner

Anyone know if there are aftermarket seat recliners available or do you have to find some used ones? ...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

The bad injector thing is posted every time someone posts any problems whatsoever. The factory ones obviously worked fine when new. Maybe they do have problems down the road but I do know this. I...
Forum: TPI
09-23-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

It has a slight hesitation if you snap it open real hard. If you just open throttle normal it does great. I went through the gears and it had plenty of punch. I have to open throttle pretty quick...
Forum: TPI
09-23-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

Ok so I figured out some things tonight. I did the IAC reset, Tried to set the base idle with IAC unplugged and it was way too low. It wouldnt even idle. When I turned the idle screw I finally got it...
Forum: TPI
09-23-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

Set to 600 rpm in park or in drive?
Forum: TPI
09-22-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

Im sure it is lean and not rich. Two reasons I say this. One is my experience with my race engines using carbs. When I have had clogged nozzles for the accelerators pumps you dont get fuel when you...
Forum: TPI
09-21-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

Ive seen two methods for resetting the IAC. One said turn key to on and unplug IAC. Turn key off and plug back in. Another one said jump A B in aldl then key on and disconnect. Shoudl A B be jumped...
Forum: TPI
09-20-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

Fuel pump and FPR are new. All checks are good there.Tested for leaky injectors. Had the rail out with pump on and no leaks in any of them including the 9th injector.

I unplugged the MAF and it...
Forum: TPI
09-20-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Off Idle Hesitation

This is an 86. Has 29000 miles on it. All stock original. I put new plugs and new IAC valve. When I installed IAC valve I did the key on disconnect IAC reset. Is there something more than that...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-19-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 777
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: IROC Original Hood Louvers

Thats what I thought. I didnt remember them being Aluminum but when I looked at the Ricks Camaro repros they had this description that says they were.

1985-1990 Camaro is a standard American...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Off Idle Hesitation

I have a 305 TPI motor. Fuel pressure is good. New IAC valve installed and reset. Injectors checked and good. Starts and runs as expected expect a couple things I am not sure if they are issues or...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-19-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 777
Posted By Dragster Racer

IROC Original Hood Louvers

I know they make plastic reproductions but wondered if anyone has some of the aluminum original IROC hood louvers in great shape?
Forum: Camaros Wanted
08-19-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 1987 Iroc with 5.7

Nice car. Not the exterior color I want but the deal breaker is the distance and being out of the country. Probably cost me $2000 to get it shipped to me and no idea what paperwork and costs needed...
Forum: TPI
08-11-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I pulled the CSI out and cranked engine a couple times. CSI is spraying fuel so that's not it. I still think its a fuel shortage issue. When engine was warm, so no CSI engagement, it hard starts....
Forum: TPI
08-11-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I wouldnt rule it out but have a few questions. Does the cold start injector always come on cold or hot engine? It hard starts in both conditions. Would the fuel pressure bleeding off back through...
Forum: TPI
08-10-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I think I found the source of my hard start issue. To confirm is was a fuel starvation causing the problem, I sprayed some carb cleaner in through the throttle body and it started right up instead of...
Forum: TPI
08-05-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Are there other causes for a code 34 and 44 besides a bad MAF and O2 sensors? I was not getting either of these codes before I installed new injectors and IAC. It seems odd to me these two sensors...
Forum: TPI
08-04-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

How do I get live data? Do I need to take it to a GM dealer or who has the devices that hook up to these old connectors and systems? You say all fuel injectors fire at the same time? So the...
Forum: TPI
08-04-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Finally!!!! Found a big vacuum leak on the cold start injector. Fixed that and it runs perfect. Idles in park and in drive. Idles perfect when you come to a stop sign now. It still threw a 34 and 44...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I dont think its a bad ecm cause the old IAC worked and it worked again when reinstalled. The couldnt tell you if new one made any noises as I couldnt leave the driver seat of it would die istantly...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2019, 08:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Well was a long day. Not sure I went forward. Installed new injectors from Southbay. Installed new IAC from AC Delco. Fuel pressure loss problem when key pump turns off didnt change so no leaky...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Would this only effect idle in gear and not in park? Like I said in park it idles great and snaps right back to idle after revving. Its only when in gear it does this.
Forum: TPI
07-23-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

When the car is in park the idle is around 600 at operating temp. Idle is solid at 600 and if I hit the throttle and let rpms drop fast they come right now and goes back to 600 with no fluctuation....
Forum: TPI
07-19-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Whoever at GM engineered that mess should get hit with a whip 50 times. Changing plugs was a nightmare. Anyway I pressurized the fuel line 5 times before changing plugs and didnt find any wet ones....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,703
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Gas tank pressure issue

Anyone have the issue I posted above? After the car sat in the garage overnight the gas cap threads out and in just fine. It seems when it gets hot it is tight and wont thread well? If the cap doesnt...
Forum: TPI
07-16-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I was going to try this test but I dont see anyway to access the spark plugs from the top. Too much crap in the way. Are the plugs best accessed from the bottom with car on a lift?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,703
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: Gas tank pressure issue

Something strange happened today that seems related to this thread but not sure. It was hot today over 90. Went to get gas and cap wouldnt unscrew. Very tight so it just clicked. I had to pinch it...
Forum: TPI
07-12-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Replaced FPR and it didnt fix the problem of not holding fuel pressure in the rail when you turn off the engine. I am not sure what to think now. When I tested the system before changing FPR I could...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-12-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 164,180
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: seriously considering going carbed LT1

If i got the wiring harness and ecu with the motor and connected it to a digital dash does this eliminate the existing electronics altogether or are there still connections to the existing system...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

If the EGR temperature switch is stuck closed the EGR valve would be open all the time because its sending a signal to open vacuum line to open the EGR valve? If the EGR Temp switch is stuck open it...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

This part number is for a 5.7L Vette TPI, Will it work in my 5.0L TPI as well?
Forum: TPI
07-07-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

My engine temp seems to run cool down the highway. It reads 160. Also this code only throws when I have the AC on above 60 mph. Does that all correlate to the temp sensor being the problem?
Forum: TPI
07-07-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Finally figured this out. I didnt realize the 12 code went three times before it shows you the code. Its a code 32. Says EGR circuit Does this mean EGR valve needs pulled and cleaned?
Forum: TPI
07-06-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I traced the two fuel lines and attached a photo for confirmation. The top fuel line in the photo comes from the FPR and the bottom line goes into the front of the rail on passenger side. The bottom...
Forum: TPI
07-05-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

From what I read, if the fuel pressure drops quickly after turning off the ignition, it is either a FPR, leaky injector or bad check valve in fuel pump. I pulled vacuum line going into FPR and not...
Forum: TPI
07-05-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Here is what I found today. I hooked up fuel pressure tester. Turned on switch and pressure went up to 42 psi for a few seconds then dropped back to zero. Heard the pump go that time. I started...
Forum: TPI
07-05-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Yes I get the 12 code. The last time I got it to come on by going down the highway with AC for while. I tried the code again and I think it read a code but I missed it the first time. t then only...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 700R4 Hard Shifting

What is the normal shift rpm for a stock 700R4 from 86?Under normal driving mine seems to shift through the gears fairly fast but maybe this is normal. It seems to go from 1-2 then 2-3 and 3-4 all...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

What should it be? When I turn the switch to on I dont hear the fuel pump run. I only hear the fuel pump while the car is actually running. Shouldnt the fuel pump kick on when you turn the key to on...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-23-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: T-Top Headliners

How close is the 90 grey vs 86 grey?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: G92 Performance Pkg

The 10K was front and rear suspension as well as rearend. Most rear ends I have seen are around $3K. I dont think you want to do rear end without suspension upgrade. Where are these cheaper options...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-23-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By Dragster Racer

G92 Performance Pkg

I have the G92 performance package option on my Iroc. I was wondering is this just a lower rear end ratio or is this a stronger rear end than standard? For those that have done LS or LT swaps, can...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-21-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: T-Top Headliners

Where can you get matching fabric with foam backing like factory to recover and OE board?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-20-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By Dragster Racer

T-Top Headliners

Who has the best headliner closest to original fabric color and look?
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-18-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 164,180
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: seriously considering going carbed LT1

I am wanting to do a modern LT swap. Something 2010 or newer. If the Wiring harness, ECU comes with the motor, how do you tie it into the existing systems? Speedo, Tach, Temps, AC controls, etc? Are...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

Checked TPS sensor and it reads good voltage all through the throttle positions.

Can anyone tell me by looking at these injectors if they are the stock originals?
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-03-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 700R4 Hard Shifting

So after driving it again and paying close attention, 1-2 shift is soft. Didnt notice it before so thought it was 1-2. 2-3 is more noticeable and 3-4 is harder yet. Thoughts?
Forum: TPI
06-03-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,319
Posted By Dragster Racer

Re: 86 TPI 305

I drove it this weekend with AC on the highway. Took a while but service engine light came on. Stopped and jumped the leads. Turned Ign to On and no codes. Code is not staying saved when turning off...
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