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Forum: TPI
11-27-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Siggy

Re: TPI Throttle response Help?

Typical..I'm not sure. The long story is I had an engine fire 3 days after purchase. During the insurance repairs I had the shop remove the AIR and when I got it back I removed the EGR and added the...
Forum: TPI
11-25-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Siggy

TPI Throttle response Help?

I have a 1988, Camaro IROC LB9 Auto, Fitted with K&N filers and removed intake screens to improve flow, no AIR, enrichment injector or EGR and use a ARAP bin.
I am quite pleased with the drive and...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2008, 04:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,536
Posted By Siggy

Re: cranks but dosnt turnover

Looking at previous threads..no vats and it would not crank if transmission circuit was bad...must be either no fuel or no pulse to injectors. Sounds like fun, to be bad I'm not down the block to...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,536
Posted By Siggy

Re: cranks but dosnt turnover

Sounds bad...know anyone with a Scope to check injector pulse?
Not sure if it would work...if you rig a 12v bulb to the 12v side of the injector coil and ground you should be able to see it lite.
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2008, 02:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,536
Posted By Siggy

Re: Tach stuck at 7000...

This sounds like a wiring fault or swapped wires, the EST module should switch the 12vdc to the coil providing the coil trigger. Sounds like you have 12vdc steady..ie: no pulse. This would...I think...
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Siggy

Re: HELP! Which color wire on pickup coil goes to P or N on module?

On my 88 IROC 305 the green wire is on the inside near shaft center or P, yellow (mine looks white) is outside near lip or N. I had the same problem and in the end it seems that its not that critical...
Forum: Electronics
04-10-2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,734
Posted By Siggy

Re: Turn Signal stays solid - Flasher?

The flasher is a thermo sensitive device and requires current to function correctly, a bad contact, bad ground or burnt out bulb will reduce current in this circuit. A slow blick usually is a bad...
Forum: Electronics
04-03-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Siggy

Re: 305 tpi runs good sitting still butt....

More info...does it rev well from ilde when stopped if not then it could be lack of ignition advance? Do you heard the fuel pump noise? Does the engine die when in gear? Auto or manual trans.
Forum: Electronics
04-03-2008, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 703
Posted By Siggy

Re: Ignition Crane Hi6..Fixed.

No replies but some are viewing...may prove informative.
Sometimes it helps just to type out the problem..I was trying to avoid changing back to the stock ignition, however once I looked at the...
Forum: Electronics
04-01-2008, 03:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 703
Posted By Siggy

Ignition Crane Hi6..Expert Help.

My 88 IROC LB9 TPI with Crane Hi6 CD ignition..I had a power spike, faulty A/C clutch, the engine died, no spark and I needed a tow. I checked fuses, EST module (replaced), Exchanged ECM. ECM error...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,124
Posted By Siggy

88 IROC A/C clutch diode?

I have had a failure of the ESC module recently due to a failed A/C clutch diode...I think? At least all had been great until I decided to test the A/C, after about 5-10 sec's the ignition died. I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-15-2007, 01:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 144,754
Posted By Siggy

Re: what are signs of a bad ECM?

Don't forget the EST timing control module, I ran with bad wiring and blew a few modules (over a period of weeks and 2 modules) after installing a CD ignition. My 88 LB9 Camaro would run for a...
Forum: Electronics
03-31-2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 38,793
Posted By Siggy

Re: Which ignition control module?

My 88 IROC is a 8 pin (normal) located inside under the cap, 2pins inside for the mag pickup, 1 outside socket with 2pins from coil & tacho (external coil) and the other socket is a 4pin going to the...
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By Siggy

If you are running points and carby then you must...

If you are running points and carby then you must not be using an ECM computer, the ECM regulates the timing advance so a stock in-coil or the smaller external coil HEI wil not work. I would either...
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Siggy

Your ringing reminds me of a ringing I got when I...

Your ringing reminds me of a ringing I got when I installed a Crane Hi6 in my 3G...I had the wiring wrong between AB connection at the ignition module ended up with 12vdc on both, engine ran plus...
Forum: Electronics
02-25-2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By Siggy

All my wiring diagrams do not show any type of...

All my wiring diagrams do not show any type of filter of buffer between coil and tacho, (White wire). Do you have a stock HEI ignition system?...if so make sure you have a good earth between engine...
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Siggy

I fitted a Crane ignition and messed up the...

I fitted a Crane ignition and messed up the wiring....I went through 2 EST modules before I found the fault, lucky me in Oz they cost AU$48.00.
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By Siggy

Dieter..analog or digital either way the gain I...

Dieter..analog or digital either way the gain I think would be small..I do not believe that digital would offer you much over the analog. Certainly you would gain on cold starts and some mileage with...
Forum: Electronics
02-21-2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By Siggy

Most MSD & Crane ignitions should accept the...

Most MSD & Crane ignitions should accept the stock tach wiring connection which is taken from the B (marked on the EST module) input of the EST. The Crane Hi6 actually provides a tacho out wire.
Forum: Electronics
02-21-2007, 01:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By Siggy

Correct me if I'm wrong but disconnecting the...

Correct me if I'm wrong but disconnecting the tacho (white EST wire) would not affect the ECM set rpm limit. The ECM must read the magnetic pole pulse from the EST, the tacho reads the coil discharge...
Forum: Electronics
02-21-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Siggy

Looks strange to me, on my 88 TPI 305 it...

Looks strange to me, on my 88 TPI 305 it goes...(factory manual)
white is trigger from the EST(fires coil)
white is also tacho feed
pink is 12vdc from ignition swtich (run), powers coil and EST
...
Forum: Electronics
02-21-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By Siggy

Like the man said, on a stock or near stock...

Like the man said, on a stock or near stock engine benefits are minimal...its mostly dress. I put in a Crane as I got it real cheap, looks nice with the flashy wiring, but?
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,654
Posted By Siggy

Yes, Radio Freq or Radio noise normally comes...

Yes, Radio Freq or Radio noise normally comes with the high energy ignitions. If the car electronics work OK then your only other concern can be that expensive audio system or the neighbors tv.
Forum: Electronics
02-12-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By Siggy

This is very good reason to use a floating type...

This is very good reason to use a floating type battery charger, especially for cars not frequently run...it will reduce plate deterioration by keeping the battery at the ideal level.
Forum: Electronics
02-11-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,654
Posted By Siggy

Absolutely....grounding is very important, I...

Absolutely....grounding is very important, I aways ground the case direct to bat-strap chassis lug with 14 gauge. The MSD can handle a fair degree of heat and vibration...they survive Hotrods which...
Forum: Electronics
02-09-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By Siggy

Hmm sounds like a look on a scope may prove...

Hmm sounds like a look on a scope may prove interesting, appears that the D/A conversion is upset...could be a cap, any diodes...zeners??
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By Siggy

I was raised in Minnesota and know the flat...

I was raised in Minnesota and know the flat battery feeling...for years I have been using a small 4 amp battery charger modified to balance charge the battery at 13.8 vdc. You can possible find a...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,654
Posted By Siggy

No never have...just wonder why. I looked at your...

No never have...just wonder why. I looked at your photos and can understand you want a clean bay. I mounted a MSD under dash on a 29 A rod for that reason and I didn't care about the RF. Really you...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By Siggy

Just a guess...but if you lost the resistor and...

Just a guess...but if you lost the resistor and replaced it with the pot, maybe something else went at the same time. The original resistor cooked for a reason? I did something similar long time back...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,230
Posted By Siggy

Ignition Module 2 cooked?

I've have a 1988 IROC Vert 305 TPI, I had a engine fire a year back which was all repaired by Auto-Electrician without any apparent problems. About 10 months ago I fitted a Crane Fireball Hi-6 CD...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-12-2006, 01:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 613
Posted By Siggy

ECM learn+plugs = MPG?

I have a 88 TPI 5.0 R700 165 ECM.
I've pulled the AIR+EGR and fitted KN filters and Crane CDI ignition, After these mods fuel consumption was like 10-11 mpg mix driving. After reading the threads I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-16-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By Siggy

New seal yeah, its the front seal for sure. I...

New seal yeah, its the front seal for sure. I hear your advice and deep down I really knew the answer...I'm not sure that I want to drop the AT and I was quoted around $1200.00 Australian dollars...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-15-2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By Siggy

TH700 R4 cooler check valve?

My 88 IROC is leaking from the front transmission seal. This is a joy car and runs only on the weekend and may not run for up to 3 weeks.
A mechanic said this can happen with the TH700 when used...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-14-2006, 03:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Siggy

I'm referring to the Auto trarnsmission TH700R4...

I'm referring to the Auto trarnsmission TH700R4 torque converter lock and unlock clutch operation.
My original ECU/Eprom bin ACXS had the clutch lock/unlock speeds set rather low (21 mph). I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-13-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Siggy

When I first got my 88 IROC it would clunk as I...

When I first got my 88 IROC it would clunk as I slowed, I researched this form and found that some early bins had lower speed switching for the T/C. I switched to a ARAP bin and used slightly higher...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-13-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Posted By Siggy

I have not used Winaldl so I'm not much help with...

I have not used Winaldl so I'm not much help with the log file, but I understand that it is normal for the rpm to increase when you datalog. This is done by the ECM to test the Knock sensor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,817
Posted By Siggy

Analog...anything?......NEVER.

Oh my, NEVER is a long time.
I have played with both analog and digital circuits and trust me, never say never. The audio nuts will argue this till well past midnight.

I use the Crane Fireball 6...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2006, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By Siggy

Remove Cruise?

Most of the vacumn hoses relate to the fuel tank vapor cannister, removing the cruise hose and control cable would not make much of an improvement. I suggest just rerouting to make for a neater...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2006, 03:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By Siggy

Hot CD Ignition & Ignition Module

I recently blew, cooked (silicone baked good) a Delco ignition module after 12 months of running.
I did a search on the form and found many ICM failures for apparent different reasons. My setup is...
Forum: Convertibles
09-14-2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,685
Posted By Siggy

Cadillac asked Sorry this took so long to...

Cadillac asked

Sorry this took so long to reply..been away.
My dash and console is burley walnut layered composite, panels are held with Torx screws. I have wondered if this was a factory...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-23-2005, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Siggy

Fan Control Using Air Divert Output

I have a 165 ecm using the Arap bin and would like to use the ECM and the (unused) air divert output to control my cooling fan. I use a 180 deg. thermostat and bulky adjustable thermo switch for fan...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2005, 02:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By Siggy

165-808 ECM

Tomcat...question please

Have you ever converted a 808 to 8192 baud by installing the missing UART?
Reason being I have a 165 in my 88 IROC TPI and was thinking of using a ($30.00AUS) 808 as a...
Forum: Convertibles
07-29-2005, 03:03 AM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,685
Posted By Siggy

Exhaust

Have a look at this thread....https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=280072&highlight=sniper
Forum: Convertibles
07-28-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,685
Posted By Siggy

88 IROC vert.

Mine came secondhand from Japan, has had a repaint and lost the decals. I'm only just back on the road after having a engine fire (leaking fuel rail). Now playing with the eprom.
Forum: DIY PROM
07-27-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,328
Posted By Siggy

Palm ALDL

To any and all following this thread, I received this reply recently from Reid of Pervinco who was trying to develop Palm ALDL...here is the reply.

LeRoy,

Embarassed to say that all...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-24-2005, 04:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By Siggy

Willem Box

I thought about this and decided that to retain access to the switches etc., it would be too hard to fit in a box. I found a bit of non-conductive black foam rubber and used RTV (silicon sealer) and...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-15-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,533
Posted By Siggy

SST27SF512 Erase & Burn

I appoligize if it seems that I'm stealing this thread...I just felt that anyone doing a search would find related info quicker this way.
I have had problems using both the AT29C256 and SST27SF512...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-13-2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,533
Posted By Siggy

Willem Enhanced (Ebay-HongKong) Manual

I have been frustrated by a lack of info on this commercial copy of the Willem programer...warning cheap is not always best.
Be that as it may I did find a web link which may offer relief to those...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-06-2005, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,328
Posted By Siggy

Palm ALDL

I found a web link to Miragecorp which I gained by following a thread suggesting Pervinco.com had Palm OBD1 info....well I sent them a email and got this prompt reply from Chris Dooley from...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-06-2005, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By Siggy

ECU definition file

By def. I mean the Bin definition file, I'll sort this out in my brain one day.
In TunerPro its either *.ecu or *.xdf. TunerPro seems to provide a greater range of defined data address points as...
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