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Forum: TPI
05-09-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

I replaced them the last time i got it smogged...2 years ago.
Forum: TPI
05-07-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

i have the stock dual snorkel air intake. Would it be completely absurd to block off one of the snorkels with duct tape or something? would this effectively increase vacuum???? just spit ballin.
Forum: TPI
05-07-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!!!!

So since the last time I smogged it, I have joined the US Navy and have been away for about a year, and now im back for a week. Today i took it in and this is...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-16-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 408
Posted By boldguy

Taillights from a 1992 Z28

I have up for sale taillights from a 1992 Z28. If you are reading this you may already know that they have been discontinued from GM. I am asking $75 +shipping to lower 48 states. They are in ok...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By boldguy

Re: car wont start unless i

Starters good, batery's good, VATS is working. perhaps the ignition switch on the column has gone bad/out of adjustment. it is located about half way down the steering column and has a metal rod...
Forum: TPI
07-07-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By boldguy

Re: injecter wiring

no specific order just get the driver and passenger sides separated.
Forum: DIY PROM
07-05-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
Posted By boldguy

Re: Fails emmissions high HC

you're almost there. I have found that if you run guaranteed to pass through the tank and when you go to re test, drive around for like 45 minutes at medium load, get the cats super hot, you will...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-05-2011, 01:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By boldguy

Re: Advance Spikes around 60-70 KPA

i dont really feel it per se but I can hear a mild misfire at idle, that doesn't match up with the spikes from what i can tell...
btw i am using AXYC on a '730 ecm, 5 speed L98
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-04-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,405
Posted By boldguy

Re: FIC (Fuel Injector Connection) sucks.

i had a similar problem same injectors same problem, and to this day my s**ts still f***ed up.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/601447-someone-swapped-my-injectors.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By boldguy

Re: Forget where this bracket goes

alternator to block i reckon
Forum: DIY PROM
07-03-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By boldguy

Re: Advance Spikes around 60-70 KPA

my ECM has also been replaced recently, but i dont know how long the problem has been going on.. Did replacing yours fix your problem?
Forum: TPI
07-03-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,873
Posted By boldguy

Re: What kind of fuel economy is everyone getting on their TPI?

I just found mine to be 14 -15 on my edelbrock tpi, headers, full exhaust, tune, afpr, etc. half highway and half town, with frequent spirited flybys.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-03-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 137,526
Posted By boldguy

Re: hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods

Ram Air from GT Fiberglass.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-03-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 137,526
Posted By boldguy

Re: hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods

Nice color! Hugger orange, no?
Forum: DIY PROM
07-03-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By boldguy

Re: Advance Spikes around 60-70 KPA

I had something similar going on and never did figure it out.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-prom/601445-spike-spark-advance.html
Forum: TPI
06-19-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By boldguy

Rocker arms: alum Full rollers for a DD??

So I have officially decided to finally cam and head my car. I have decided to go with the TPIS ZZ9 cam and a set of AFR 180 heads for my 350 TPI (Edelbrock base and runners and headers). I will...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-17-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By boldguy

Re: 91-92 Red Z-28 Rims, hate the red want reg look

just spray em semi flat black!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-16-2011, 01:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By boldguy

WTB:Full Roller Rocker Arms and Nuts

I am in the market for some full roller rocker arms, non self aligning, ones that will fit AFR 180's (narrow?). Whatcha got?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,438
Posted By boldguy

Re: TPIS ZZ9 Roller Camshaft with Roller lifters

Did this get sold? How much with out the gear drive? How many miles approx? what brand lifters? Thanks!
Forum: DIY PROM
02-02-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPIKE in spark advance

So basically the values (infinity) should be a negative number instead? Makes sense. I'll check it out. Also I noticed my iac steps were between 1 and 5 as soon as it warmed up. Is there any other...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-02-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPIKE in spark advance

Sorry for sounding like a noob, but what do I do from here? Thanks Rob for all the help, you really know your shidt:goodjob:
Forum: DIY PROM
02-02-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPIKE in spark advance

Rob, so do you think its only a matter of correcting a typo in the bin (add a negative sign)?
Do you know where I should look in TunerPro to find this one?
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPIKE in spark advance

Check the image...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPIKE in spark advance

You know what when i was running with it hooked up it was doing the same thing i was just seeing if it would do the same thing if the bypass was connected. I had the mechanic put the ICM and Coil...
Forum: TPI
01-27-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,863
Posted By boldguy

Someone Swapped my injectors.

Originally when I bought them from Fuelinjectorconnection.com online, I was paying for 22# Bosch Design III's modified to fit our fuel rails. I din't bother to check the numbers when I got them 2...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2011, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By boldguy

SPIKE in spark advance

While datalogging, and with the set timing bypass connector disconected, the "Spark Advance relative to Reference pulses" jumps from 2.11 (normal; from spark table) to 23036.17(infinity) back and...
Forum: TPI
01-26-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

The only way, I think, for there to be not enough vacuum at the TB is an internal vacuum leak (If possible on a TB), or a gasket? Does the TPI plate have vacuum under it? only other gasket is the...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

Program is good. I was running a bit lean (BLM at 160) so i tweaked the Inj flow rate to get it down to 145.

Thinking back to the EGR vacuum source test (the nipple on the bottom of the Throttle...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

good point ill check it out.
Forum: TPI
01-25-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

Re: NOx Emissions Failure in California

Code 32 not too long ago, but only once and never came back. Checked timing today and it was already at 3*!!!! what?
Could possibly be the tune ill tweak it today.

Dyno Don's EGR drill mod. i...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By boldguy

NOx Emissions Failure in California

1992 z28 350 tpi, manual, Edelbrock shorty [Ca ok] headers, custom tune.

The first time i took it to the smog station, it's readings were

15 mph
HC (ppm) Max: 93; Meas: 137 FAIL
CO (%) Max:...
Forum: Car Audio
11-22-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By boldguy

Re: Wok Box. Will it work?

so whats the disadvantage of having "not enough space" as in the bowl idea?
Forum: Car Audio
11-22-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By boldguy

Re: Wok Box. Will it work?

yea i made a lid for the cargo area. They are 12" Kenwoods, (I believe 800W?)... i want to avoid the box if possible...
Forum: Car Audio
11-21-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By boldguy

Re: Wok Box. Will it work?

The reason is because when it was in a box, it sounded great, but there's no cargo space. How it is right now it's just the opposite. I had to crank the volume on the Amp to get it close to where...
Forum: TPI
11-20-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By boldguy

Re: Is it worth the money?

yea i'll buy them after Christmas as a present to myself:welcome: last year it was this HP dv7 laptop :cool:
Forum: Car Audio
11-20-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By boldguy

Re: Wok Box. Will it work?

Is there a disadvantage to using a metal material behind the sub??
Forum: Car Audio
11-20-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By boldguy

Wok Box. Will it work?

I originally had a sub box in the cargo area but I scrapped it and made a lid for the cargo area with a hinge and made the subs built in with the amp mounted on the floor underneath. I noticed a...
Forum: TPI
11-16-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By boldguy

Re: Is it worth the money?

on second thought I've been reading through the forums and think the TFS 195's are a much better head, and this combo has everything I would need for much less. I was liking the idea of how similar...
Forum: TPI
11-16-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By boldguy

Is it worth the money?

So after i passed smog in march this year i decided not to spend anymore money on my car.

Now i have decided: once i save up enough money to buy a new Cadillac CTS-V (09 LSA 550 HP), they will...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-31-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,102
Posted By boldguy

Re: Looking for stock prom for 91z28

my original was an AXYC that i have piggybacked with the ostrich 2.0. It is a 1992 Z28 305 (now 350) 5 speed manual...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
10-19-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By boldguy

Re: 145 mph Cluster 1992 z28

do you have any pics of the assembly? Are the sockets still there? How much to ship to 95066, CA? I'm assuming the speedometer works.

Thanks
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 994
Posted By boldguy

Re: SPEEDO HELP>>>

So i wasn't able to get the 145 cluster from work... Anyone have any ideas on this prob?? could it be the speed sensor after all??? last time i logged the speed was coming up 100% accurate.....
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
10-17-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By boldguy

Re: 145 mph Cluster 1992 z28

anyone? anyone?


Bueller?
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-07-2009, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,337
Posted By boldguy

Re: Help, inj. not firing on 7730.

i dont know if this has been discussed already but i cant read right now. This is my understanding, and please correct me if im wrong, ill just read it later,
TPI is batch fire so you cant have...
Forum: TPI
10-03-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By boldguy

Re: acceleration problem!

or could be a lean misfire when you open the throttle. TPS or O2 readings check em with a multimeter or scantool for o2....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-03-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,137
Posted By boldguy

Re: t56 swap done, grinding noise feel, and pedals

Is it a howling/grinding upon engagement? Only when cold??
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By boldguy

Re: So I'm driving down the highway...

did you turn the heater on full blast when you first adding coolant after finishing the heater core job? Could have experienced china syndrome...
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,869
Posted By boldguy

Re: Radiator Fan refuses to kick in.

I hereby second that :idiot:


there are 3 sensors that have to do with coolant on cars that have dual fans.
1) The coolant Temp sensor on the front of the intake manifold, tells the comp how...
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