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Forum: Electronics
06-23-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By ThraxXx

Power Window Issue

Ok I got a weird one here. Driver side window is being random. Sometimes I can roll it down and up no problem but other times its just being flakey. I thought it was the actual switch so I removed...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Power Drain - Found the problem...can't figure out a solution

well I found the power drain. I completely forgot to come back here and tell you guys the resolution. The power drain was caused by the stupid headlight motors. We tore them apart, cleaned,...
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Power Drain - Found the problem...can't figure out a solution

Sounds like a plan. I will investigate the relays tomorrow.
Forum: Electronics
04-01-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By ThraxXx

Power Drain - Found the problem...can't figure out a solution

So for the past two years, if I drove my transam every day then there was no problems the battery held enough charge to start the car every time. If I let the car sit for 3 or more days then it...
Forum: Exhaust
08-27-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: hooking the air back up

wish it was the police...they would have been nicer about the situation and gave me time to fix it. No this was the ministry of transportation who pulled me over. Their own special little polution...
Forum: Exhaust
08-26-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By ThraxXx

hooking the air back up

Hey all,

I got pulled over by the EPA tonight for random visible inspection and they discovered that my air pump was disconnected. I never knew my car had an air pump to begin with so I need to...
Forum: TBI
07-14-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: L05 Surging/Stalling

ya we left the engine complete. It came with a TBI unit, injectors, knock sensor and all that other stuff. It even had a 700R4 transmission still bolted to it. We literally pulled it from one...
Forum: TBI
07-13-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: L05 Surging/Stalling

would the wrong eprom cause surging like this?
Forum: TBI
07-12-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By ThraxXx

L05 Surging/Stalling

Hey All,

We just did an engine swap on my truck. Swapped out an old burnt 305TBI for a 350TBI. The 350TBI was running great in the old donor truck, now that its in my truck its acting weird. At...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2008, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By ThraxXx

Intake Manifold issue

Hello,

We are doing a 350 swap on my car however the 350 came from a carb'd car. I am going to be sticking with the TBI setup as I am more familliar with tuning a TBI than messing with a carb. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: checked out a modded thirdgen, I have questions

actually we saw it durring idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-24-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: checked out a modded thirdgen, I have questions

ok...I was wondering if that carb would lean it out cuz periodically the car will blow a puff of blue smoke...

dude wants 3000 for the car. Body is in ok shape but that 5 speed 350 setup kinda...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-24-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By ThraxXx

checked out a modded thirdgen, I have questions

Ok. The girlfriend and I went and checked out a TransAm with a 350 and 5 speed. I figured this was a weird combo seeing how the 350 and 5 speed were never options offered together so I had to go...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,003
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Alternator Wiring

Well I discovered that the snap splice as I called it is actually a fuse, or as stated on this site a fusable link. unfortunately the link broke when it heated up so I need to replace that...
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,003
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Alternator Wiring

I should also add that I am running a 140amp powermaster alternator.
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,003
Posted By ThraxXx

Alternator Wiring

Hey all

I recently posted about a wire burnout problem I had in this thread https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/471380-electrical-problem.html

I found out that the wire coming off the...
Forum: Electronics
04-18-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By ThraxXx

Electrical problem...

Well it was a long and anoying winter. I finally got around to firing up the transam. Sure enough the battery was dead so I put a charge on it, kicked it over and she started. After about 5...
Forum: TBI
09-22-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Smoking engine

just outta curiosity....how did you fix that?
Forum: TBI
09-16-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Smoking engine

I think I am going to go that route. This engine has well over 300,000 on it and it would be a waste to bother to rebuild it. Crate 350 would cost me alot less. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: TBI
09-15-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Smoking engine

Smokes all the time. The more you push the accelerator down, the denser the smoke gets. I tried using a thicker oil as my friend mentioned that what he did and it didn't make a difference. I will...
Forum: TBI
09-15-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By ThraxXx

Smoking engine

Hello,

I have a 305 TBI in a GMC Sierra. The engine is releasing smoke out the exhaust system. The thing I can't figure out is that the smoke is white however the coolant levels are not dropping...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-25-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: 84' T/A vs. TC (Great story)

Ok...what is an Scion TC? I don't think we have those up here in Canada. Is Scion a new car company or something?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-15-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,585
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Mustang vs. Trans Am

yeah man...auto Foxbody with a 5.0 is a real slouch between shifts. I thought my 700R4 was bad untill I took my buddies 1990 LX 5.0 Auto out. Mind you if he is lying about the bone stock thing and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-15-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,823
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: I hate Cops

Sounds like you need to put a plate on the front of your car. I always thought it was legal to roll with only the rear plate in the states but I guess this post just proves me wrong. I know its...
Forum: Power Adders
08-15-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,023
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: respect for a turbo kit...

ok I gotta bite. Is the blowthrough carb intended to get around the vacume issue caused by turbo lag?

I know for a fact when I show this post to my buddy with the LG4 that he is gonna get turbo...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: yeah... all of the sudden wont start...

if it cranks then its probably not getting any gas. What kind of injection system is on the car?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Think I got pwn3d

Well I know its not coolant. I took it out for a quick spin (30 minute cruise) last night and checked the coolant when I got home (after it cooled down of course) and the rad was still full/overflow...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: 84 Camaro Vin code H

Ok thanks for the info. I figured it was an LG4 engine but wasn't completely sure as the 305 and 350 sorta look the same
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By ThraxXx

84 Camaro Vin code H

Hey all,

My buddy bought a 1984 Camaro Z28 with a V8 and 5speed. We aren't sure what engine he has except that the car is carb'd. Where my TBI powered transam has the E, his has the H. Any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Best Way To Break In a New Engine?

I was reading in GMHTTP that the proper way to break in a new motor is to run conventional motor oil and to drive at variable speeds. City driving is the best as its alot of stop and go and it gives...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Think I got pwn3d

no the 10 day is a permit which allows you to drive a vehicle that has been transfered over that is un-plated. Basically gives you 10 days to get the vehicle inspected and certified. The ownership...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Think I got pwn3d

ok so step 1 has failed. I explained to them what it was doing and asked them if it was too late to back out and they said "sorry the vehicle was as is as lies buyer beware". SO!!! I guess now that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By ThraxXx

Think I got pwn3d

This isn't really third gen related but I figure its running the same engine as my transam (305 TBI) so I would giver a try

I bought a 1989 GMC Sierra SL for $2000. Kicker was it was running good...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-13-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,328
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: Embrassed Myself Today...

A 1.5 to 2 hour text message conversation and she has a boyfriend. Heh...I think you should play on that dinner thing cuz seriously, she sounds bored of her current man.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-13-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,657
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: stock 87 iroc 305 vs 01 stang gt...and I won???

I tried to run my buddies 1989 Mustang GT...yeah I got pwn3d by 1.5 Car lengths. We were even at the start but for some reason that 5.0 HO seems to wake up at higher RPM's...either that or the...
Forum: TBI
08-13-2007, 05:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: TPI Heads

I should mention that these are going on a 1987 TBI Camaro RS. My buddy loves how my car feels and is super hyped on doing the same mods I did.
Forum: TBI
08-13-2007, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By ThraxXx

TPI Heads

Just wondering here. I checked the local salvage yards and they have TPI heads from a 5.0L TPI engine...kicker is they are from a 1987 Chevy Caprice. Are these the same as the heads from a TPI...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-13-2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: New To Tuning

I think I sorta answered my own question by going to http://www.dynamicefi.com/ and finding the Flash version of the EBL. I think that would be the quick and dirtiest way to tune my car. Just the...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-13-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: New To Tuning

So this EBL is a datalogger?

You still have to burn chips right?
Forum: DIY PROM
08-13-2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By ThraxXx

New To Tuning

Hey All,

I decided that I am gonna get into this whole tuning business. I read the "new to tuning" sticky at the top and I have a few questions.

I have a 1988 TransAm with 305 TBI. I figured...
Forum: Power Adders
08-06-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,604
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: TBI Supercharger

Well I emailed the company for theTBI supercharger and got this response. I basically asked what it would take to rig this to my 305 and this is what was said

1st you will need to pick up an...
Forum: Power Adders
08-05-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,604
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: TBI Supercharger

think I am gonna take my chances and order it up. I will beta test it for all the rest of teh l03's seeking a way to add boost to their car. If I blow the motor then I have a reason to upgrade to...
Forum: Power Adders
08-05-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,604
Posted By ThraxXx

TBI Supercharger

Ok not sure if this is a repost but I found this online.

http://www.tbi-superchargers.com/TBI-Superchargers/GM_TBI_Kits.html

Now it says for the 4.3L V6 or the 5.7L v8 TBI setups but says...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By ThraxXx

Shift kits and U joints

I mentioned to a friend that I wanted to install a shift kit in my 700R4 and they told me that I would be blowing U-Joints like mad. He said that basically a shift kit is hard on a transmission to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By ThraxXx

valve covers

Hey All,

when I bought my car they came with these chrome valve covers. Problem is, the oil cap they come with is a POS. The oil cap basically just sits in there and not very tight. I am on my...
Forum: TBI
04-01-2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By ThraxXx

Re: EGR again!

oh I did the installation last year around september..it was doing it last year but I never bothered to troubleshoot cuz winter season was getting close. I parked the car and decided to try to lock...
Forum: TBI
03-31-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By ThraxXx

EGR again!

Well i was out cruising last night and I noticed my SES light came on after about 5 minutes of highway cruising at about 60mph (110kmph). I brought the car home and hooked it up to my computer and...
Forum: TBI
03-18-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By ThraxXx

TBI from a Chevy Caprice

Hey All,

My friend wants to do the ultimate TBI mod to his camaro. He has the same engine as me (l03). He wants to buy another TBI unit from a wrecker yard to do the ultimate TBI mods on that...
Forum: TBI
12-18-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By ThraxXx

planning on swapping out the heads? Are you...

planning on swapping out the heads? Are you still running the stock exhaust with manifolds? Open Air element intake?
Forum: Cooling
12-18-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By ThraxXx

Well I finally got my digital camera to work...

Well I finally got my digital camera to work again so I will snap a few pics of the leaky pipe and post them on here once I get home from work.
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