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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-30-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By MMroc86

Re: First Fuel TPI Intake

Item is sold...

Thanks.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-29-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By MMroc86

First Fuel TPI Intake

Brand new First Fuel TPI Intake, purchased about a yr ago, going a different direction.

Cost was 1250 new comes with gaskets.

Asking 900 Obo.

Txt 281-832-5713 or PM (txt preferred)
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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-22-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By MMroc86

Re: 87 GTA 4 Sale TX

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_f60d9230565fc04fe023740183483c87040ded6e.jpg
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-22-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By MMroc86

87 GTA 4 Sale TX

87 GTA with digital cluster 108k miles. 350 TPI. Car is not running. I drove for about 6mos early in 2015. One day it would not start so I just parked it. Before it stopped running I replaced:
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Forum: Members Camaros
04-20-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 32,448
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Dark Green Grey Metallic 92 Rs

:gocrazy::gocrazy::lol::lol::lol::mad::mad::doh::doh::doh:

Is how I feel about all the trouble we have run into trying to get this car running! Bright side we've been learning....

When we get...
Forum: Body
04-16-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,558
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Feeler thread: Carbon Fiber and your car

If you build it they will come!:chevy:
Forum: TPI
03-26-2015, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By MMroc86

Re: What should this build bring?

http://www.cranecams.com/product/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=24200

I believe those are the specs for your cam, & with that I would guess somewhere in the upper 13s lower 14s.
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Injector Pulse

There are 4 wires going to it but the colors do not match. I believe the colors on mine are green, a thick yellow, a thinner guage yellow & purple with a white stripe.

Going to look for that blue...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,098
Posted By MMroc86

Re: All most went to jail for this.

Settle down Anakin, be the adult & behave accordingly when on public streets, or you will eventually learn the hard-way. Don't be that guy bro, its not worth it.
Forum: TPI
02-26-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,357
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Why I'm sticking with TPI and not LS swap

Great thread. Im going with a similar build for the same reasons.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/698109-first-t-p-i.html

I'm working on purchasing our first home right now so its...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-09-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Dont think so NemeSS.
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-07-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

All of the above has actually already been done & ruled out as well. :thanks:
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-07-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

UPDATE

I retested my injectors & they are all right around 16.3 & 17.0 on the ohm meter. So heres what we got....

Injectors pulsating
We have spark
Resistance on injectors are good
MAF is...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-07-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Just got done checking the injectors with a noid light & all connections are pulsating.....

This leads me to believe that ECM is in fact sending the correct signal to them.

Im going to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-07-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Yeah I thought them being the 20s was weird to. Checkd em multiple times tho. Two of them are in the 16s the rest are in the 20s....
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-07-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Alright so Im still working on this thing. Im on vacation this wk so I am putting some time into it.

I tested the resistances on the injectors & they are pretty high.

2 of them are reading 16.5...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-16-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

So I did the test on the injectors & they check out as okay. No short to ground & resistances are good. I just so happen to have another ECM lying aound from an 86 with a 305 so I swapped the ecms &...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-12-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Replaced the ICM & I now have spark!

Unfortunatly my car still won't run.... This can only mean that the ECM is not telling the injectors to fire right? BTW I replaced the fuel pump & I hear it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-11-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Exactly the answer I was looking for. THX. I suspect the ICM is the culprit. I purchased a dizzy for 89$'s and it came with the ICM. Probably a crappy cheap one. I drove the car for about 1000 hard...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-11-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,888
Posted By MMroc86

Does spark have anything to do with my ECM?

Car=1987 Trans AM GTA 5.7 TPI All original.

The title says it all. I cannot find a clear answer for this question. My car wont turn on, I checked spark & I have none. Could a bad ECM cause a no...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-28-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By MMroc86

Re: New interior done and engine bay detail.

Showroom quality nice!
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Piece of History on Craigslist...

:bs:


Wheres the abundance of great condition camaro's? All I see are 10,000 $ pieces of junk that have been dressed up to look like the real deal, with odometers that in reality rolled over.......
Forum: South Central Region
06-09-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Possible full Camaro part out

Why is this car being parted out? Whats wrong with it?
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-22-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

OKay turned out to be a TV cable adjustment issue. Got that sorted out. The trans shifts properly now.

I have a small leak coming from where the dipstick connects to the tranny oil pan..... Going...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-22-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

I got the rebuilt tranny back in the car but I'm having a problem with it.

For some reason its staying in first for to long & then it just feels like I have no power after that. Feels like a TCC...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-22-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

That gear was identifed as the governor gear by sofakingdom in the transmission sub-board. My speed was working fine when the tranny went out.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By MMroc86

Re: trans cause of death?

I already have another trans to put in the car, so I'll be installing it hopefully today. I will also replace that governor gear & put that trans n a safe place. I'll get back to it eventually.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By MMroc86

Re: trans cause of death?

My speedo is working fine.....
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-19-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Found this when I took the tailshaft housing apart. Anyone know what that gear is called? & if it could have caused for me to lose all my gears but first?


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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By MMroc86

trans cause of death?

I found this when I took the tailshaft housing off of my 87 GTA's 700r4

Could this be why I only had first gear?

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Obviously its a gear, but can someone tell me what its called? & If I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-07-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

What happened was my transmission went out on me in Colorado & I had to trailer the sumbitch back home!

In the planning stages of replacing the tranny right now. I will start on removing it...
Forum: South Central Region
05-07-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,620
Posted By MMroc86

Re: 2014 Thirdgen Round Up Attendance List

Blew up the tranny in the bird in Colorado! Turns out I had transmission fluid in my radiator & water in my transmission pan....

I'm replacing the tranny this wk so I should still be making this!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-01-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 44,477
Posted By MMroc86

Re: My new wheels. 17x9 & 17x10 OG San (cross-lace style)

I'll have some pics up this evening.

I read that if you use 1/4in spacer its okay not to install xtended wheels studs. The one recomended by the OP is 5/16.

I'm gonna try & use a 1/4in.

I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-30-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 44,477
Posted By MMroc86

Re: My new wheels. 17x9 & 17x10 OG San (cross-lace style)

First off thanks for bringing these to our attention! I just picked up a set for my GTA.

Will be having them mounted tomorrow.

?

Do we really need extended wheel studs for the 8mm spacer?...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
04-29-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Mile High Third Gen SPRING MEET 2014! May 4th

I'll be meetin with those guys as well. Who's leading the caravan? A phone # would be great in case I get lost or something....
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-28-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Replacing the powersteering pump/pulley tomorrow, it had a small leak that turned into a big one, it was bone dry when I checked it oh & the belt was on there upside down ????

Leaving friday for...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-28-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Thanks for this!
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
04-28-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Mile High Third Gen SPRING MEET 2014! May 4th

Cool, still working on the bird!

Its almost done tho.....:driving:
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-26-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Should I Get This Firebird

:idiot:
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-24-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,120
Posted By MMroc86

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

Nice work with this restoration!

Keep up the great work!
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-24-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Thanks!

Here are some pics

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Anybody know what that white piece on the end of that hose is? Looks like a breather of some sort, I need it identified so I can replace it.
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Forum: Members Camaros
04-23-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,691
Posted By MMroc86

Re: My first & only car! 86 Iroc-Z28

Engine swap has been moving along slowly. I've been putting all of my freetime into the GTA. It feels like I finally got it running good!
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-23-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Got it all buttoned back up, just got back from a testdrive. It ran exceptionally well!

The idling problem was complety gone & what sound like a clanking sound when I hit the pedal hard has gone...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
04-21-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Mile High Third Gen SPRING MEET! May 4th

Still planning on this!

The Camaro is down for 383 & T-56 swap. But the Trans Am has been running alot better as of late.

Working on replacing the fuel pump & sending unit right now. Then its...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-21-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

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Forum: Members Firebirds
04-21-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Half way there!
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Forum: Members Firebirds
04-20-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

Quick up date!

I fixed a squealing problem I had when I turned the wheel at slow speeds. Turns out the previous owner worked on the powersteering pump @ one point or another & decided that the two...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Should I Get This Firebird

???

Linson, made a very good point....

I've been there done that as well, I've been the guy to buy the $1000 piece of junk that barley ran, BUT it ran! WOW how lucky was I, or so I thought....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-15-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,169
Posted By MMroc86

Re: When Someone Approaches your car asking for money? What do you do?

If I'm out that late & I absoloutly need to stop for gas, I choose a very well lit gas station & b4 I get out of the car I grab my smith & wesson 40 ready for action & hand it to my wife (lol, she...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,104
Posted By MMroc86

Re: Making This Bird Fly Swiftly Again

The sending unit is about $200..... My fuel gauge is working fine so I;ll prob just check it with an ohm meter & replace the lower strainer.

It makes a ton of sense to change it out since I'm...
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