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Forum: DIY PROM
08-31-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Lucid

Re: Zif socket

You are awesome, I need a few of these for adapters that are missing the Ares ZIF socket. I wish I had bought an HDR1 memcal reader before they went under.
Forum: Cooling
06-20-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,302
Posted By Lucid

Re: R22 to r134 conversion. here goes, all factory

I installed a factory dual fan setup to replace the dinky factory single fan. It's an LG4 so grounding the relay isn't ECM controlled like on TPI so I put in a Hayden thermostatic fan control relay...
Forum: Cooling
06-16-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,302
Posted By Lucid

Re: R22 to r134 conversion. here goes, all factory

Wow those are nice vent temps. Would you attribute your lower than average vent temps to the Variable Orifice Tube? In San Antonio, in 90 degree weather with the new Ford Blue 0.67" fixed orifice...
Forum: Cooling
03-26-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By Lucid

Re: Putting R134 in 4 seasons 58238 88 GTA

The receiver/drier has a dessicant in it to absorb moisture from the sealed system. You just exposed it to air and moisture for 5 years. At the bare minimum you need to replace it. I would flush the...
Forum: Car Audio
10-26-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,451
Posted By Lucid

Re: New Place For Head Unit.

I like your seats
Forum: DIY PROM
06-20-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By Lucid

Re: Going to be programming myself... Some questions..

I would get the G1 package and a Burn2 if you are going to be flashing your own chips. SST 27SF512 is what people use now ( I think it would be hard to find the AT29C256 EEPROM and a programmer). The...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-23-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By Lucid

Options for CCC Carb chips in an 86 LG4 with L69 cam?

What are my options for chip burning for a 1986 LG4 manual with flat top pistons and L69 camshaft?

It originally had a 169 ECM and the stock FFA chip. I swapped in an 079 ECM from an 88 Monte...
Forum: TBI
02-28-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,111
Posted By Lucid

Re: 350 TBI chip burn questions

I would buy the Burn2 from Moates and a G2 adapter with an Aries ZIF socket. Then buy some 27SF512 erasable chips. You are going to need some way to datalog it, so maybe a ALDL cable from either...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-26-2019, 01:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,194
Posted By Lucid

Re: New to tuning, need alittle help

I hope you are inserting and removing the chips with the ignition key off. Insert that Prom into the burn2, load up the bin you programmed it with and click verify to see if it's truly erased like...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2019, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,010
Posted By Lucid

Re: Another 5.7 TPI idle issue 1990 IROC Z

Have you set the minimum air for the idle? You messed with the IAC and TPS. Minimum air is pretty important. What brand of TPS did you buy?

Also, pull the vacuum line for the fuel pressure...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,194
Posted By Lucid

Re: New to tuning, need alittle help

A couple things to note about getting started. You have to orient the chip correctly in the Burn2. The chip should be all the way at the bottom leaving a few slots empty up toward the top. The little...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,022
Posted By Lucid

Re: Abandoning the Astro Van Shaft

What year Astro does this shaft come out of? I've read and re-read threads multiple times and I always seem to forget the important bits. Is there an RBob definitive Astro shaft guide? I know the AWD...
Forum: Electronics
02-15-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,155
Posted By Lucid

Re: beefed up alt

NAPA Part Numbers for Harnesses:
EC82 - SI to CS Conversion Harness for Volt Gauge
EC80 - SI to CS Conversion Harness for Idiot Light

GM Part Numbers:
Delco 8078/GM 12102921 if you have a volt...
Forum: South Central Region
12-31-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By Lucid

Re: i just realized its been just over 10 years,...

I didn't get to meet him in person but he was extremely helpful via PM. My friend and I made it out to the park right after his funeral and I met ESC and a few others.
Forum: Body
12-29-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,172
Posted By Lucid

Re: Want to clarify door hinge pins and bushing replacement process

I bought the Steck padded door jig and a 3 ton low profile jack from Harbor Freight with the removable craddle. Then I took a step bit and enlarged the hole in the Steck tool until the bolt cleared...
Forum: Body
12-29-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By Lucid

Missing hood hinge to fender bolts and clips

Can someone get me some close up pictures of the bolt and clip locations of the hood hinges where it bolts up to the fenders?

There seem to be a few of those pieces missing. I guess the previous...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-17-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Lucid

Re: 87 305 TPI LT1 Camshaft and Code 32 / No Closed Loop

Yeah I'm not sure why they are kicking on so early. We installed a brand spanking new Coolant Temp Sensor when we redid the intake. I'll have to look at the BIN again to see if there is another...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-15-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Lucid

Re: 87 305 TPI LT1 Camshaft and Code 32 / No Closed Loop

The O2 sensor is switching back and forth. I don't think it's bad. When I held the throttle open to 1500 rpm like Rbob said it went closed loop for a bit and I saw the BLMs drop to 108. I'm going to...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-15-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Lucid

Re: 87 305 TPI LT1 Camshaft and Code 32 / No Closed Loop

That seems to be the case. My 86 would go into closed loop during idle so it was really weird to me.

As for the Code 32, my friend told me he turned the contact pin all the way in. I removed the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-04-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Lucid

Re: 90-92 ECM Tuning devices

I replied to your pm
Forum: TPI
12-04-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,558
Posted By Lucid

Re: BOSCH lll INJECTOR OPTIONS

These injectors do not really seem like a drop in replacement. For a lot of people, they flow too much at idle and require tuning. I luckily, had already a G1 adapter and a bunch of chips to burn...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-04-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Lucid

Re: 90-92 ECM Tuning devices

Payment sent via Paypal
Forum: TPI
12-04-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,558
Posted By Lucid

Re: BOSCH lll INJECTOR OPTIONS

What kind of problem did you have with the injectors? My friend gave me a set of the Bosch D3's that had very few miles on them (he decided to go carb) and we tried like 4-5 times to get them to seal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,576
Posted By Lucid

Re: Timing - 1985 Iroc Z 305 TPI

You can remove the injector clips and ohm the fuel injectors with a multimeter. They should all be about the same reading, mine were all about 16.7 ohms. If you find one extremely low then the coil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By Lucid

Re: Ignition timing

6*BTDC with the EST wire disconnected.

That year is pretty mild on the timing, so 8*BTDC wouldn't make a huge difference in the running of the engine.

Are you getting any SES codes? Any weird...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-03-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Lucid

Re: 90-92 ECM Tuning devices

Yeah looks like it should just pop right on in place of the chip. Is the Autoxray cable an ALDL cable? How would you like payment, via Paypal?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-03-2017, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Lucid

Re: 90-92 ECM Tuning devices

Will the Ostrich work with my G1 adapter? Both my cars have MAF 165 ECMs. How much for the Ostrich and scanning cable to 78213?
Forum: DIY PROM
12-01-2017, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Lucid

87 305 TPI LT1 Camshaft and Code 32 / No Closed Loop

I am not really sure where to post this because it's both TPI and tuning related.

Long story short, I bought this car and tuned it about 10 years go. Smooth idle, ran pretty strong. Recently I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-28-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 46,687
Posted By Lucid

Re: Trans Mount Comparison Pics: OE, ES, and Prothane

Do you happen to have any pictures of the mod you did? I just broke my trans mount and I really don't want to put that Anchor/Pioneer rubber mount in. I ripped through those with ease in my other...
Forum: TPI
11-08-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Lucid

Re: What is this crankcase hose called? TPI

Gentlemen, you are awesome. I appreciate your efforts. Today I scoured the driveway and corners and retraced my steps. I remembered we pulled the valve covers and cleaned and painted them. I went...
Forum: TPI
11-08-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Lucid

What is this crankcase hose called? TPI

I don't know how it happened but upon all the work I've recently done in replacing the intake manifold and camshaft,timing chain and balancer, one of the crankcase hoses has disappeared into Narnia. ...
Forum: TPI
11-08-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,415
Posted By Lucid

Re: Another hard cold start thread....but.....

You are just kind of guessing unless you get a fuel pressure gauge and actually observe the fuel pressure while priming and cranking. Have someone video the gauge or setup your camera phone to record...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-07-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By Lucid

Re: 8746 ECM not taking chips

Did you put the chip in the correct way? It sounds really dumb but I've but the 27SF512 chips in facing the wrong direction and they car runs like poop. I scratch my head and turn the chip around and...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-05-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,744
Posted By Lucid

Re: Bosch-III injector sticky?

I'm not really sure. It sounds like these new injectors seem to run a bit rich. What you are describing is either way too lean or a mechanical/electrical issue. You may want to start your own thread...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,744
Posted By Lucid

Re: Bosch-III injector sticky?

awesome, thank you sir
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,744
Posted By Lucid

Re: Bosch-III injector sticky?

This may sound like a really dumb question but I've been extra dumb this week. How do you convert ms to usec? Multiply by a factor of 1000 ?
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,744
Posted By Lucid

Re: Bosch-III injector sticky?

That might be a separate issue. Which BIN are you using? The ARAP bin from the Corvette is known to have a long crank issue when used on iron headed engines. Also, do you hear the fuel pump prime...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-03-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,744
Posted By Lucid

Re: Bosch-III injector sticky?

I'm kind of confused. Which table are you all referring to? I see the Injector Pulse Width Correction Vs Battery Voltage table ($6E mask). I finally found the Low Injector Pulse Width Offset vs Base...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-30-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,813
Posted By Lucid

Re: ECM repair

Craig is a member on here and was really active before but I don't know how active he is anymore. You could try to message him here or on Moates.net where he sells his goodies. JT is the webmaster on...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-30-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,584
Posted By Lucid

Re: Questions about Datalogging/Live data

Have you tried WinALDL? I used to datalog all the time both my TPI cars with 165 ECMs using an old laptop running Windows XP. I haven't tried that program with Windows 7 64 bit but when my car is...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-30-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By Lucid

Re: Finding the Correct Starter Bin/Spark Table Question

I would seriously grab a 305 5 speed manual bin and look at the differences between that and a 350 auto bin. If I remember correctly, the decel and idling characteristics are a bit different between...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By Lucid

Re: Ideas on cleaning up my original pulleys

I wish I had access to a sandblaster. I've been throwing the car back together and decided to paint the valve covers and runners and plenum. I really like this high temp VHT engine paint, "Cast...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-26-2017, 03:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,813
Posted By Lucid

Re: ECM repair

The Ludis site has been down for awhile. Craig Moates had a great little site with a ton of ECM information and dumps and stuff but I don't see it anymore. I think someone was mirroring the site. You...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-26-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By Lucid

Ideas on cleaning up my original pulleys

Car: 1987 IROC 305 TPI with factory a/c

I just recently found a big problem with my intake, so my friend and I decided to do a cam swap, replace the timing chain, balancer and water pump while we...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-19-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,372
Posted By Lucid

Re: Expanded 6E definition file for Tunerpro

I found an expanded $6E and $32B on my old laptop.
Forum: TPI
06-11-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,193
Posted By Lucid

Re: Intake manifold gasket question, also O2 sensor

Are all the GM lower manifold gaskets the same? The only one I can find is ACDelco 10159409 and I can't find any specific listings for TPI manifolds. I have an 87 LB9 305 TPI and it's getting to be a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2017, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,393
Posted By Lucid

Re: Alternators not lasting. Could it be a problem with the car?

On my 86 camaro I had the SI alternator design, I think it was 108 amps and a Duralast reman unit. I would replace that thing just about every 8 months or so. I would see the lights start to dim at...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-13-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,513
Posted By Lucid

Re: Another serial to USB converter option?

I have an 87 TPI, and I tried the way Saar mentioned but Tunerpro isn't recognizing the hardware. I think I need a 10k resistor but where do you put it?
I even bought an ALDL connector for the final...
Forum: TBI
03-01-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,598
Posted By Lucid

Re: Honestly almost had it

How did you rule out VATS? Also, did you Ohm the injectors with a multimeter?
Forum: TPI
02-28-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,077
Posted By Lucid

Re: Initial High Idle Question. Need a TPI expert.

My 86 TPI did the same exact problem. You would turn it on and it would idle crazy high, turn it off. Turn the key again and engine right back on and it would smooth out. It took me a long time to...
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