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Forum: DIY PROM
07-04-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By 80Sierra

Re: 350 sd swap please help!

I'm guessing you swapped your TPI setup onto the stock carburated engine? If so, that is your problem. I had a speed density setup on my old 80 K35 at one point using the stock carb engine and never...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By 80Sierra

Re: Tachometer Signal?

Awesome! Just got my handy dandy 25 dollar Princess Auto tach working on the bench here.

Now to start generating the crazy AC sawtooth waveform my diesel's engine speed sensor puts out, and...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By 80Sierra

Re: Tachometer Signal?

Alright, thats even better :D It is a 12 volt square wave correct?
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By 80Sierra

Tachometer Signal?

Does anyone here happen to know what kind of a signal our tachometers use? Is it just a positive 12 volt square wave that has it's pulsewidth modulated based on engine rpm and how fast the ignition...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-15-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By 80Sierra

Free Misc. TPI intake bolts

I know lots of people are missing various bolts for intakes they buy off ebay etc. Mine was too, so I bought a new bolt kit for it. I've got a bunch of em that did show up with my intake that are...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By 80Sierra

Nope, truck doesn't even try to start. The engine...

Nope, truck doesn't even try to start. The engine cranks fine, the injectors pulse, and it appears to have spark. Just no attempt to fire...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By 80Sierra

Help please -- I can't get my TPI to start

Hey guys!

I've pretty much given up here. I've got a 90 speed density TPI setup installed on a regular old 350. The chip is a stock AUJP bin with VATS, EGR, and AIR disabled. The ECM doesn't throw...
Forum: TPI
02-18-2007, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 288,059
Posted By 80Sierra

Very cool stuff... I'm gonna be doing much the...

Very cool stuff... I'm gonna be doing much the same with my truck, except I'm going to use the stock 5.3L wiring to make it happen, then eventually put the 5.3L itself in as well.
Forum: TPI
02-15-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 288,059
Posted By 80Sierra

Very cool indeed... So if I get the 01-02 PCM,...

Very cool indeed... So if I get the 01-02 PCM, then all I'd need to do to make it run the 5.3L is to make a few minor wiring changes on the engine side, and flash the PCM with the 5.3 prom.

Sounds...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,218
Posted By 80Sierra

You have a pm :)

You have a pm :)
Forum: TPI
02-14-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,099
Important/Useful : TPI OBDII - Thoughts/Opinions
Views: 288,059
Posted By 80Sierra

This is very interesting stuff! How...

This is very interesting stuff!

How different are these ECMs from a newer 5.3 truck engine? I'm considering installing a 5.3L into my truck to replace the TPI 5.7 sometime in the future (thinking...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,905
Posted By 80Sierra

I think I might personally consider that to be a...

I think I might personally consider that to be a bit of a downgrade myself... The Vortec engines are already multi-port, sequentially injected engines with manifolds well suited to the engine....
Forum: TPI
01-16-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,613
Posted By 80Sierra

There is a constant in the prom, which I cannot...

There is a constant in the prom, which I cannot remember the name of, that can sometimes cause these kind of problems with a bigger camshaft.

Basically, the ECM will adjust the timing a couple of...
Forum: TPI
01-15-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,613
Posted By 80Sierra

You are probally running pretty rich, and the ECM...

You are probally running pretty rich, and the ECM is probally wildly flinging the timing back and forth in an attempt to stabalize the idle. Need to change a the timing change constant to slow it...
Forum: TPI
01-15-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,613
Posted By 80Sierra

If you want to have a normal lockup for your...

If you want to have a normal lockup for your transmission without using the ECM to control it, you can go find an 83-86 Chevy / GMC fullsize pickup with a 700r4, and rob it of it's lockup stuff.
...
Forum: TPI
01-14-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,613
Posted By 80Sierra

Here is a pic of the TPI setup in my 80 3/4 ton...

Here is a pic of the TPI setup in my 80 3/4 ton 4x4. I've had it installed for almost a year, but haven't put it on the road yet. When I built the engine, I didn't build something that is very EFI...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-12-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By 80Sierra

I've got some used yellow top Ford 19 lb...

I've got some used yellow top Ford 19 lb injectors kicking around -- You can have them for 20 bucks plus shipping if interested. Came from a 302 EFI 1/2 ton truck. Didn't appear to leak, and all...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-28-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,469
Posted By 80Sierra

Yep, change 0x00000018 from D4 to 94 if you're...

Yep, change 0x00000018 from D4 to 94 if you're editing the straight code.

If you are using Tunerpro RT or something, it should mention something about a magnetic speed sensor being installed...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-28-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,606
Posted By 80Sierra

I personally gave up on my willem, and picked up...

I personally gave up on my willem, and picked up a moates BURN1 programmer instead -- Best move I've made to date. Way more convenient working off soley USB, and integration with TunerPro RT. Also...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-28-2006, 12:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,901
Posted By 80Sierra

7730 ECM with 40 tooth reluctor ring VSS questions

Hey guys!

My truck is currently running a Speed Density TPI setup (7730 ECM), and currently has an old school SM465 / 205 transmission / transfercase setup. As such, I still have the old stock...
Forum: Canadian Region
11-27-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,162
Posted By 80Sierra

Just stay off Whyte Ave, lol -- Way too many...

Just stay off Whyte Ave, lol -- Way too many soccer moms in their SUVs flooring their trucks in 4x4 making ice everywhere... Its to the point where I actually had to lock into 4x4 to make it off any...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-07-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,457
Posted By 80Sierra

If you buy a low profile zif from...

If you buy a low profile zif from "GotSpeedRacing" on ebay, and slightly shave the one end, you can get a ZIF onto the memcal. I've got one in my 7730 anyways :)

If you want pics, lemme know, and...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-15-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By 80Sierra

TBI tuning -- Am I right in my approach?

Hey guys!

I recently installed a 89 TBI setup onto the 83 1 ton High Output 350 that I've got in my 77 C19 (try and say that three times fast! :lmao: ), and I think I've got it to the point where...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-02-2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By 80Sierra

Well, I found a 350 prom to use for now, and it...

Well, I found a 350 prom to use for now, and it appears that the truck runs on it actually really well. Need some work in the upper VE tables, but the bottom end looks fantastic.

I'll order up a...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-31-2006, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By 80Sierra

TBI 24 pin IC -> Flash 28 pin IC

Hey guys!

I'm certain that this has been covered a number of times in the past, but doing searching has only turned up replies to buy a G2.

However, I'm under a bit of a time constraint, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 495
Posted By 80Sierra

You're gonna have to get that easy out removed...

You're gonna have to get that easy out removed from that plug. I did the same thing, except the easy out corroded away very quickly, and started leaking really bad when it was hot.

I know its a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By 80Sierra

Basically the gasoline washes the oil that the...

Basically the gasoline washes the oil that the rings slide on away, and causes excessive wear to the rings, cylinder walls and the pistons as well...

I'd suggest taking things apart and checking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,137
Posted By 80Sierra

These guys know more about TPI engines than...

These guys know more about TPI engines than anyone, and are best qualified for helping me out :) Besides, I've always liked 3rd gens as well, lol

I'm actually from Ardrossan, a small town of like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,137
Posted By 80Sierra

I want BIG torque -- L98 heads or Swirlport TBI?

Hey guys!

I'm still in the planning stages of another TPI engine I would like to build sooner rather than later for my truck. Being a 1 ton 4x4 longbox pickup that is built for towing, and daily...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
07-19-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By 80Sierra

Wanted: Prom Burning Equipment for SST27SF512 and/or AT29C256

Hey guys!

Unfortunately, my willem burner (which I have come to find out the hard way) isn't working properly, so I need to replace it.

Does anyone here have a good reliable prom programmer...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-13-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By 80Sierra

I just tried burning to the chip, but my Willem...

I just tried burning to the chip, but my Willem Enhanced Programmer simply spits out a error message when it goes to verify the chip. Message is "Error at 0x000000 Chip = 0x00 buffer = 0x26"
...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-13-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By 80Sierra

Silly question

Hey guys!

I'm having some problems getting my programmer to erase the 27SF512 chips I picked up so I can re-program them for my truck.

Through searching on the net, I found the solution for my...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By 80Sierra

Check the resistance of your plug wires. There...

Check the resistance of your plug wires. There should be very little resistance in them. If there is a bunch of resistance, the spark will often find some other path to take, usually straight to...
Forum: TPI
06-25-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By 80Sierra

Yeah, low voltage, and grounding issues can...

Yeah, low voltage, and grounding issues can definitely cause some very unusual symptoms...

How is your TPS reading looking? How about your IAC, is it clean and operating correctly?
Forum: TPI
06-24-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By 80Sierra

Stock engine?

Stock engine?
Forum: TPI
06-24-2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By 80Sierra

I think it is probally a cracked distributer cap....

I think it is probally a cracked distributer cap. Electrons don't need a lot of room to squeeze through. It could be a crack so minor that you couldn't possibly see it, but being shocked constantly,...
Forum: TPI
06-24-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By 80Sierra

Code 43 is usually a bad knock sensor. Did you...

Code 43 is usually a bad knock sensor. Did you change it to a new 305 knock sensor for a speed density setup when you converted? The old MAF 305 knock sensor is not the same.

Code 42 is set when...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-23-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By 80Sierra

Cool! I'll pick one or two up, and use a BIN...

Cool!

I'll pick one or two up, and use a BIN stacker to make it all work :)
Forum: DIY PROM
06-23-2006, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By 80Sierra

Well, that sucks, lol I can't seem to find...

Well, that sucks, lol

I can't seem to find any on ebay, is there another cheap source to get a couple?

I have no spares :(
Forum: DIY PROM
06-22-2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By 80Sierra

AT29C256 EPROM chip failure?

Hey guys!

I finally got my 24 lb injectors installed onto my 355 today, and went to change my prom, but can no longer erase the chip for some reason!

I am able to read it, but I cannot either...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-16-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By 80Sierra

Hey Guys! I'm still needing this knock...

Hey Guys!

I'm still needing this knock sensor, and also needing a good IAC as well now!

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-11-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By 80Sierra

90-92 Speed Density TPI Knock sensor & IAC

Hey guys!

I found out that my knock sensor is shot on my truck, and is causing my timing to go directly to where it is set in the prom, less any retarding factors on it.

Does anyone have a good...
Forum: TPI
06-09-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By 80Sierra

No idea bout the crank sensors, but the rest of...

No idea bout the crank sensors, but the rest of the stuff should bolt straight up.

I had a 73 block running TBI with just re-adjusting the angle of the intake manifold bolt holes. The knock...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-08-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By 80Sierra

That would definitely explain the lack of power...

That would definitely explain the lack of power and backfiring out the exhaust!

I'm going to set tommorow morning as my day to figure it out. I personally think that my problem is more likely...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-06-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By 80Sierra

Hmm, I bought a new knock sensor when I was...

Hmm, I bought a new knock sensor when I was planning to run MAF, but installed a resistor to get the resistance that the `7730 is looking for. However, when I tried to ohm it out, I didn't get any...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-06-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By 80Sierra

Where to start -- Very little power, popping out exhaust

Hey guys!

I finally got my truck into roadworthy enough condition to try going for a drive around the block. Prior to now, it has just been up and down the driveway (barely get out of 1st)

Now,...
Forum: TPI
06-06-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,494
Posted By 80Sierra

18" is a very strong vac signal! If it is steady,...

18" is a very strong vac signal! If it is steady, and the needle doesn't bounce around at all, then you've got nothing to worrry about. The most I ever managed to pull out of my old 3/4 ton with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 839
Posted By 80Sierra

This is what a rod knock sounds like: ...

This is what a rod knock sounds like:

http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/public/downloads/77-stepper-01.mpg
http://www.zieglerdigital.ca/public/downloads/77-stepper-02.mpg

That 350 was replaced to...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-01-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By 80Sierra

What exactly is an SW? I'm using a Willem...

What exactly is an SW?

I'm using a Willem Advanced programmer, with an AT29C256 chip, and Tunerpro to make my BINs. Running off an XP home SP2 machine.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-31-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By 80Sierra

I compared my chip's spark and fuel curves with...

I compared my chip's spark and fuel curves with the stock AUJP bin, just to make sure, and they are identical...

Tunerpro RT tells me that the target idle is about 925 - 950 RPM, and that is...
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