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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-22-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,682
Posted By super_kev

Re: FS: (Northern CA) 1986 Trans Am, 350TPI/T5 combo

Just sold it a few weeks ago, yes. Forgot to update this.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Ok, now it’s taking about 4-5s of first start cranking before it fires up, then idles around 1000rpm. I shut it off and tried again, started pretty quick 1-2s. Will check back later today and see...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Got a MAF burnoff and MAF sensor high error. Here's the log for driving - freeway run. Over halfway in the log, I turned around and started from a stop on the onramp, uphill stretch for about 3/4...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yeah, I'll log it this evening or sometime this week. Thanks for all your help guys, I appreciate it. Definitely one of the longest threads I've had, and what a pile of problems compounding the...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Drove it with the fixed/repaired boot on, no change. Disconnected the MAF, fell flat on it's face, horribly. I then decided well screw it, let me check all the fuses. Pulled them out, none were...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

So, I figured it out. Anyone want to guess?
Forum: TPI
05-03-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yeah you and me both, I had no idea and I pulled it off a few times during this whole thing. Well I take it for a spin soon.

I would still like to know why the o2 reading takes forever to get...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

So I pulled the vacuum line going to the FPR and found it to be completely dry, turned on key and no gas coming out. Also checked all eight injectors with ohm meter and found all between...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

And no I did not pull fuel vacuum line to check for leaks. It takes very little to prime when turned on and holds pressure with car off for a long time. But I know that’s probably independent. I'll...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yes on log 8, I was going downhill, a steep hill (one of the hillclimbs I do up to a mountain lake that the other three logs picked up), so half the log was spent mainly coasting, hitting the brakes...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

You can’t see logs? Why not? TPS is good I discussed range in this thread; goes to 4.5 or so at WOT.
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yes, I checked during driving, hooked it up and poked out the hood and took it for a drive, I think I posted it a few posts up what I found... so fuel should be GTG. Just got back, here are four...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Now I’m getting o2 lean error and no more readings from o2, at yellow color 0.00
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yep. Taking a drive now. Currently o2 in tunerpro is at 0.00​​​​​​. Now warming up and numbers in the 50-70 range and number value is yellow instead of black so that must be good.
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Shoot. So both white wires are for heater. The black goes to ecm. Good thing I checked.
Forum: TPI
05-01-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Got the Bosch 13077, two white wires; one goes to power and one to the ecm right (shouldn’t matter)? Black is ground? I wired up one to battery and checked the other end and it was battery voltage...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Ok I’ll see if I can find one locally tomorrow and wire it up using the old o2 harness.
Forum: TPI
04-30-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

I kept one lead on the o2 sensor, then checked other lead to manifold, then tried negative batt and positive batt just to see if manifold ground was faulty. Make sense?

3-wire o2 is next I guess....
Forum: TPI
04-30-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

SOB. I think I have a bad new o2 sensor. I took one lead of the voltmeter and hooked up to the connector that went to o2 sensor near the front of the block, then put the other lead onto the block....
Forum: TPI
04-26-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Didn’t try just measuring o2 disconnected. You’re saying stick an ohm meter on the block and to single wire out of o2 and see if I have a defective new sensor?

I edited my post above while you...
Forum: TPI
04-26-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Come again Batman...

I stopped at the signal from the ecm. It’s not 450mV like manual says it should be across d6 and d7, it’s 180mV across whether cold or at operating temp, engine off or on. ...
Forum: TPI
04-26-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Thanks, but you don’t have quite the same issues as I do. As stated my fuel pressure is fine at idle and while driving, and engine runs smooth. Computer is next.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

It gets plenty warm I’m sure the way I’ve driven it hard. Got a yard ecm on the way. Will try that. Im sure the ecm has a circuit issue somewhere hence the low voltage.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Made jumper and checked purple wire, no problems, 0.4ohm total resistance (meter set at 0-200ohm/lowest detection) from o2 connection to d7 at computer, so that’s not the problem.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

So I grounded tan d6 to good ground, still 0.18v... driving it to the house today I felt it enter closed loop (I think) and suddenly it lost a lot of power, and I barely made it home, exhaust...
Forum: TPI
04-23-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Alrighty, will run a new ground and report back.
Forum: TPI
04-23-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

I checked wiring and voltage coming out of D7 purple at ecm and at o2 sensor is 0.18v to D6 tan and body ground, not 0.45 with key on, or engine running. Wiring otherwise looks ok and I moved...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Ran another log tonight, replaced O2 sensor for the heck of it as I don't remember if I replaced it during engine swap and it was only $20. Old sensor had a orange/rust tint to the part inside the...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Steady 42psi, no drop even under WOT while driving, drops to 36psi for a second or two while letting off throttle but pops back to 42psi fine. No pressure bleed, stays at 42psi with car off for...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Hmmmm ok, I'll check. If it drops off at higher RPMs or while driving, most likely pump? From what I can remember, I'm pretty sure I replaced the fuel pump when I did the TPI swap, as I pulled the...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Ah, so what you're saying is that .450 is fine, which is where it's mainly at (aside from small blips either way at times that I see in the log as the ECM corrects for rich or lean). So that means...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Gotcha. Saw it bounce briefly into the 3s and hit a 5 starting around 3:14 for 20s or so, but I've never watched an O2 sensor - should the values be pretty smooth vs. so jumpy in the log? I take it...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Nope std GTA/350 manifolds. The O2 value was bouncing all over; I saw it hit 300s and 500s a few times but yes it mainly moved centered around 450. Wouldn't that mean it's connected and no wire...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Posted in my mega thread by accident last night, couldn't figure out why I couldn't see my post this morning, haha. Still acts like one is light on the throttle. This tune is much better, much more...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-20-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,755
Posted By super_kev

Re: 1988 GTA w/AKXY, where to start?

Edit: see other thread. Will update here once figured out.
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Should upload fine to forum if you rename the zip without any special characters... ? Email sent.
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

So if I want to disable EGR in the $6E, it should already be disabled as the bin I downloaded has "Disable EGR if MAT < X" at 0.50 Deg F, so no changes need to be done, correct? What about the SES...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yep I was thinking of that with my other thread, but I was also thinking surely that isn’t the only problem at the time (obviously not since I replaced nearly all the ignition stuff now). But now...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

yes, normal as in clean/tan.

So I’ll await what you too gurus want me to do. Yes I have the oddball 88. Sheesh.
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

I pulled and gapped all plugs this weekend and they looked normal to me, and I’ve pulled a few plugs in my lifetime. No oil or carbon buildups.
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Stock, original injectors. Cam - can't remember; not a "hot" cam but I believe it was an 80s corvette profile. How do I switch to a $6e? Just load it then log with a $6e adx? You're not talking...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
Posted By super_kev

Re: Pickup Coil = 0 ohms across, but car starts and runs = bad?

To clear up and answer this, replaced pickup coil and that took care of 95% of tach jumping. Then replaced the ignition coil with a Blue Streak Standard from Oreillys and that cleaned up the last...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Yep, I know. A trans am, I think only 20-30 were made with the combo. As I did the swap years ago at the time I can’t remember what my reasoning was behind it, but no starting due to vapor lock in...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Ah shoot! Missed your reply. Well, here's the log, in 10k mode the entire time. Why do I need to switch it to the outside once it connects? I don't mind doing it, I just want to understand why that...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

So, about to run over and log this climbing the hill. Do these spec files (adx, xdf) look ok for logging? I just want to make sure I capture all the data you're looking for. I've logged with...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

Havent done a log yet but I’ll do so and post it. Anything special to record or just take the default values that came with the AXKY?



Whats PE? I was only “tuning” to adjust fan turn on and...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

It had a L69 HO carb engine with T-5 in this 1986. Was tired, needed a rebuild, so bought a wrecked '1988 GTA (rear end damage), pulled all wiring, TPI setup (honestly all engine bay stuff from the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-19-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,755
Posted By super_kev

Re: 1988 GTA w/AKXY, where to start?

So I had a shop replace muffler that blew out, catalytic converter is new as well and and flows fine, and also pulled all plugs, checked gap to 0.035", and replaced pickup coil in distributor which...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,546
Posted By super_kev

Re: Mid/top-end loss and no "go" when mashing throttle - no codes

6-7 degrees (with wire pulled).
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