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Forum: TPI
08-28-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,585
Posted By SHIFFS

Im thinking of shoe-gooing a toilit seat over the...

Im thinking of shoe-gooing a toilit seat over the acess hole to save time on those long trips:eek:

ill post pics of my progress through out the week:lol:

~JaSoN
Forum: TPI
05-01-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

I had the tech 1 "scan tool" hooked up, and i...

I had the tech 1 "scan tool" hooked up, and i noticed that the computer is seeing 5.2 grams per second with key on engine off... is this normal???:huh: any one else have a tpi and a scan tool?
...
Forum: TPI
04-09-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

The car is back as my daily driver. -code...

The car is back as my daily driver.

-code 33 at least once everytime i drive it.
-tried moving tps to .60 volts, code 33 everytime i drive it still.
-once its warmed up, or i keep the rpms...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By SHIFFS

9 bolt, not limiting slip...

Hello,
I have an borg-warner 9 bolt 3.27 limited slip rear axle in a 87 formula.

-when i bought the car the limited slip worked great! if anything it would chirp the tires slightly around slow...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-04-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,834
Posted By SHIFFS

It would certainly slow the prosses, but...

It would certainly slow the prosses, but eventually the bearing would "press off", a ford 9" isent a "full floating axle".

~JaSoN

p.s. im not tring do be a :gocrazy: i just used to think the...
Forum: TPI
04-03-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

thats an interesting solution, im still using the...

thats an interesting solution, im still using the factory formula airbox/ purolator filter.

o.k. heres the cam spec's:

comp roller hydrolic(listed to be designed for stock tpi engines)
...
Forum: TPI
04-03-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

Thats some fine educated guessing:) 1987...

Thats some fine educated guessing:)

1987 formula 350
-350 tpi
-rebuilt in engines class (baron institute of technology,windsor, CT)
-professionally bored .030 over/cleaned/checked for...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

.54 volts, with it pointing forward and up as...

.54 volts, with it pointing forward and up as possible.
I made this adjustment about two seasons ago, and have recently checked it.
-Before the adjustment; Code 33 every 5 miles (aproximate)...
Forum: TPI
03-30-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

Yes, i have a dealer service manual. ive been...

Yes, i have a dealer service manual. ive been through the flow chart, shaken all the harnessing.
Thanks for the info!

~JaSoN
Forum: TPI
03-28-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

Thanks for the info! I checked mine, all the...

Thanks for the info!

I checked mine, all the terminals looked o.k., but i used a pick and slightly adjusted them just to make sure. problem is still there though.

keep the solutions/info...
Forum: TPI
03-24-2006, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

bump:nod:

bump:nod:
Forum: TPI
03-21-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

both have been replaced with known good units. ...

both have been replaced with known good units.

Thanks for the info, keep it coming!

~JaSoN
Forum: TPI
03-20-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,201
Posted By SHIFFS

looking for ALL known/unknown info on CODE-33

Im not going to give the saga on my issue, unless asked...

Im looking for any and all of peoples solutions to code 33.

mabee this could become a part of one of the FAQ stickys, i know im not...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By SHIFFS

more goodies

Lucas was/is a british company that deals with ingition/fuel injection for the european car makers. (jaguar being right there at the top of the list). They have an absolutely lousy reputation. Their...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By SHIFFS

getting closer

"The black injectors with the green stripe that you are referring to are manufactured by Lucas. They are a "disc" type injector and were installed on some F-bodies and also some Corvettes in late...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2004, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By SHIFFS

Injector knowledge requested/available

Rp(rochester products) and CAV "style" injectors, what is the difference.
these are lables on the side of factory 5.7 injectors.
the knowledge i am seaking is what is the difference between these...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-18-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By SHIFFS

Well, It depends what you had on there before... ...

Well, It depends what you had on there before...
82-92 camaro/firebird factory 16" wheels had diferent offsets.
the rears were tucked inward about 16mm from the fronts
so if you have 2 fronts and...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2003, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By SHIFFS

its not too bad, just use common sense you need a...

its not too bad, just use common sense you need a 7mm, and i used a 5.5 mm socket.
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2003, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By SHIFFS

your probably stuck going from either the starter...

your probably stuck going from either the starter or the fuse box, if you go from the starter it will be kindof a pain, you should also fuse it. if you go from thefuse box you should be able to tap...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By SHIFFS

you found the reson why the fuse is blowing, now...

you found the reson why the fuse is blowing, now you must find out why the insulation melted off. poss. chafing led to short witch melted insulation off, in the breif time before it blew the fuse....
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Posted By SHIFFS

Heater controls/defrost only?????

Hello, I own 2 firebirds, an 84 trans am, and a 87 formula 350. on both cars no matter what selection i put floor/air/max it only comes out of the top of the dash(defrost). Both cars i have the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By SHIFFS

1. Is the slack when you have the transmission in...

1. Is the slack when you have the transmission in gear or in nutral?

2. you should take it a little easy on it for the first few hundred miles, but it shouldent slip. could it be the engine...
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