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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By bigchief

Re: won't start - pass code decoder/starter enable relay?

I understand, i was able to measure the resistance on the key and match it up to the wires under the steering column. My issue is, this problem is intermittent, so i’m not sure if the incorrect...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By bigchief

Re: won't start - pass code decoder/starter enable relay?

*Update

Okay, so i just disconnected the VATS and the same exact thing happened where i turn the key and no crank. I tried starting the car with the jumper wire i ran from the starter solenoid...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By bigchief

Re: won't start - pass code decoder/starter enable relay?

Drew -
I'm not sure i have a security light, but i'll double check next time.
Key is not worn, it is fairly new, I do have a backup key i can try next time it happens
I was thinking the same thing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By bigchief

Re: won't start - pass code decoder/starter enable relay?

Of course i just tried it today and it fired right up...... I was just reading through the forums, someone said that the next time it happens i can pull out the EEPROM and see if it starts - if it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By bigchief

won't start - pass code decoder/starter enable relay?

Hey all, I've had this intermittent problem for years, but it looks like it finally broke for good. Car won't crank at all, i know it's not the starter b/c i wired the solenoid directly to the HOT...
Forum: Body
08-27-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By bigchief

Re: Finally getting her painted!

again, sorry about the delay guys. This was already 10 years ago.
The car is still in good shape now, however the paint has faded on the hood and spoiler a bit (the sun wasn't too kind on the...
Forum: Body
08-27-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By bigchief

Re: Finally getting her painted!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x1200/80-p1040084_1d4e43c5928e4d0f93b09d80be655b21b5ad6a7a.jpg
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Forum: Exhaust
08-21-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By bigchief

Re: y-pipe hits subframe connector on passenger side

Well, i have the old street legal edelbrock shorty headers. which i think have 2.5" outlets. So, i would just need the y-pipe with 2.5" inlet and 3" outlet. I will probably go with the hooker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By bigchief

Re: Dyno test results - 350TPI, 700R4

I'm sorry guys, i never got around to this. I am gonna try to get it on a dyno before the end of this summer.
Forum: Exhaust
08-21-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Posted By bigchief

Re: Anybody use Hooker catback exhaust?

install went OK. It came with all the parts i needed. My hanger above the rear end was a little crappy, so i added a piece of rubber to lift it another half-inch. Before i did that, it was hitting...
Forum: Exhaust
08-21-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By bigchief

y-pipe hits subframe connector on passenger side

After installing sub-frame connectors on my 89' formula, i've had clearance issues with my y-pipe. What do you guys usually do about this? I tried modifying my y-pipe, but i didn't bend it enough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By bigchief

Dyno test results - 350TPI, 700R4

I'm going to dyno my car next week, any guesses on HP and TQ at the wheels?

350 .030" over (355)
Mild hyd flat-tappet cam
305 heads (58cc, 10.5:1 compression)
Shorty headers, 3" catback with no...
Forum: Body
06-28-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By bigchief

Re: Finally getting her painted!

sorry about never posting pics, I will tonight :) 9 years later..... this car has been sitting for a while but now I'm back in action!
Forum: Exhaust
06-27-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Posted By bigchief

Re: Anybody use Hooker catback exhaust?

i just bought this on jegs, for $367.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker-Headers/520/16823/10002/-1

Does this muffler sound the same as yours? I hope so :)
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By bigchief

Re: 89' formula catback suggestions

i found the hooker headers quad tip exhaust on JEGS for around $350. anyone have experience with this? Looks like a one of the best deals for quad tips.
Forum: Exhaust
06-22-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By bigchief

Re: 89' formula catback suggestions

can I get the band clamps on summit as well? I'll take a look, thanks.

Does the magnaflow have the same size tips as the flowmaster? I would like something with smaller tips, closest to stock...
Forum: Exhaust
06-21-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By bigchief

Re: Excessive under hood heat

what kind of headers are you running? I have edelbrock shorty's.

I've gone through 3 starters in the last 10 years due to this. I've tried running the high torque power master, but the same...
Forum: Exhaust
06-21-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By bigchief

Re: 89' formula catback suggestions

does it come in sections with clamps? on summit, it looks like its all one piece?
https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/xlarge/FLO-17234_CK_xl.jpg?rep=False
Forum: Exhaust
06-21-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By bigchief

89' formula catback suggestions

I'm in the market for a new exhaust, right now I have:
edelbrock shorty's
edelbrock catback
3" straight pipe (instead of cat)

I'm happy the way the exhaust looks and sounds right now, but the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By bigchief

Re: overheated solenoid (again)

PWM-9100

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9100

I just got reimbursed by summit. haven't had any issues with the OEM since I installed it a few weeks ago. I might have to do a better job...
Forum: Electronics
06-08-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By bigchief

Re: headlight motors - intermittent

got it out. i opened it up and tried tapping the relay, but it didn't help.... do you think i should just order a new one anyway? right now only the passenger side motor is getting power when i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By bigchief

Re: overheated solenoid (again)

well, I've used a powermaster in the past and I overheated that too. I went back to the original after that, and that was maybe 4 years ago (only a few thousand miles).

Anyway, I'm returning the...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By bigchief

Re: headlight motors - intermittent

oh ok. where is that module located? on the firewall?

also, does that only effect the motors? not the lights themselves.

thanks
Forum: Electronics
06-05-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By bigchief

headlight motors - intermittent

When I turn on the headlights (flip ups) sometimes the motors will get power, and sometimes they wont.

They always have power to the headlamps themselves, but the harness that goes to the motors...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By bigchief

Re: overheated solenoid (again)

I bought a power master, but it had 10 teeth on it and my original had 9. I ended up just buying another original with worked fine. I wrapped the exhaust with some heat shield since there was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By bigchief

Re: hot start issue

I've had issues with my starter for years.

How much space is there between your starter solenoid and the exhaust?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By bigchief

overheated solenoid (again)

I've gone through probably 3 or 4 starters in this car since I bought it in 03' and put edelbrock shorty headers on it. any suggestions on a heat shield? my Y-Pipe sits right above the starter...
Forum: TPI
05-01-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By bigchief

Re: Cam ?

not sure it's worth the trouble..... is the engine on a stand, where you can easily change the cam??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 556
Posted By bigchief

Random Starter/Ignition problem

It seems as if my car will not turn over, at random....

1989 Firebird Formula, TPI

It has happened when the car is cold, warm, sitting for a long time or just recently driven.

I hear a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By bigchief

diagnostic flow charts

I'm looking for information on diagnostic flow charts, what books contain them, how and where can i get them?

I've heard of ALLDATA, DAVID GRAHAM, what else?

Thanks!
Forum: DIY PROM
10-12-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,535
Posted By bigchief

Re: innovative or fast? wideband o2

what does the LC1 do exactly?

do you just plug it into the wideband o2 sensor, run the cable down to your exhaust, and observe the readout on the monitor? can you datalog with the LC1? if so, for...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-12-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,535
Posted By bigchief

innovative or fast? wideband o2

looking to start tuning with a wideband sensor, not sure what to use to read the data yet....

i hear innovative stuff is supposed to be "the best". all i want to do, is get a readout of my A/F...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By bigchief

Re: power steering line question

nevermind guys, i found out that i do have somewhat of a cooler. basically my lines come out of the box, and run one big loop under the radiator. i don't know where to get a new loop from, since i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By bigchief

power steering line question

i cracked the adjuster screw in my power steering box by accident.

i was going to replace the box with a spare i had in my basement.

in the process, while disconnecting the hard lines coming...
Forum: TPI
06-18-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 31,519
Posted By bigchief

Re: l98 stock cam specs

nevermind, just found this on the front page:

GM Stock Cams
Model Number .05" Duration 1.5:1 Lift 1.6:1 Lift Lobe Sep. Notes
14093643 202/207 .404/.415 .431/.443 114.5 87 350,305man
10088155...
Forum: TPI
06-18-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 31,519
Posted By bigchief

l98 stock cam specs

anybody know the lift/duration specs on the stock L98 camshaft?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-09-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 16,049
Posted By bigchief

Re: PLS HELP - ABOUT TO TRASH A SUPER RAM

is it possible to get the super ram anymore? also, what type of MAF do you guys use when you're making that much power?
Forum: TPI
06-09-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,836
Posted By bigchief

maximum power a stock TPI maf can handle

does anyone know how much power a stock MAF for a TPI car can handle? i'm looking to make more power with my car, and i don't really want to change the entire fuel injection setup.
Forum: TPI
06-09-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,308
Posted By bigchief

Re: I've won the battle, but not the war....

i believe the problem with my voltage ended up being corrosion in and around the main battery connection at my starter.

lesson learned lol
Forum: Electronics
06-09-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By bigchief

Re: Pulling my hair out... code 42 & other electrical problems...

this ended up being a bad ECM..... for those that care
Forum: TPI
05-18-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

for any of you that actually care, it was a bad ECM..... AGAIN!!!!!!!

i've had to change the ECM in this car like 3 or 4 times in the past 6 years that i've had it because of a SES light........
Forum: Electronics
04-24-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By bigchief

Pulling my hair out... code 42 & other electrical problems...

I'll keep this short and sweet, 1989 Formula Firebird 305 TPI (original)

Here's a list of things i've experienced with my car:

1) My ECM will go bad every year or so.... I'll get an SES light,...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

light is back. i checked all the terminals at the ECM when the car was off, everything seemed to check out fine..... i'm stumped
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,496
Posted By bigchief

Re: $20 through paypal to the person that can tell me wtf the problem is

Changing the fuel pump is a drag in these cars as i'm sure you all know..... it sounds to me that the car is running like crap once it goes into closed loop.

If it's a fuel problem, I'd say your...
Forum: TPI
04-13-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

lol... the gm slap test? the car is running fine now with no check engine lights... but i know that something is wrong with it, so all i want to do is probe the ECM harness connectors with the car...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

oh really? how did you know that???? that's exactly what i had. the other wires that have voltage, all have battery voltage (~12v) with the key on and the car off

i want to be able to probe ALL of...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

ok guys... my code 42 mysteriously went away again today and the car seems to be runing ok except for when the car goes in to closed loop, it tends to stall and have a rough idle.

one think i...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,398
Posted By bigchief

Re: ESC module intechange? 350 TPI and 350 TBI ESC

i'm pretty sure you can interchange them.... i changed mine with one from a TBI and it ran fine. atleast i'm 90% sure it was from a TBI car. i haev an 89' TPI by the way
Forum: TPI
04-06-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By bigchief

Re: code 42

well, it wont start anymore unless i hold down the gas. same goes for idling... it won't idle by itself.

i went though the service manual code 42 diagnostic chart, and the solution came down to my...
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