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Forum: TBI
02-26-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By STEEL

Re: I have a TBI 350 that wont idle under 2000rpm and some log files.

1990 k2500

Tune up was cap, rotor, and plugs. Check the wires with an ohms gauge.

Yes I set the timing with the wire disconnected then reconnected it.
Rebuilt the TBI, it came with two gaskets...
Forum: TBI
02-25-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By STEEL

Re: I have a TBI 350 that wont idle under 2000rpm and some log files.

Rob, thank you! For now I uploaded the logs to Github, which should work ok unless you have another suggestion?
Forum: TBI
02-24-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By STEEL

I have a TBI 350 that wont idle under 2000rpm and some log files.

Hey everyone,

So, I have tried everything on this truck before getting a cable, and now I have logs of this stubborn thing refusing to work. Im new to the logging and not REALLY sure what I am...
Forum: TBI
02-21-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By STEEL

7060 ECU and TunerPro RT Datalogging, my log seems really strange

Hey everyone, I pulled my first log file today and I am feeling very confused. I downloaded the ADX file from this thread:...
Forum: TBI
06-05-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,707
Posted By STEEL

ECM not recieving signal from Distributor indicating the engine is turning. No fuel.

Engine ran just fine when taken out two months ago.

Just put the engine back in. Has spark, CEL comes on when the key is on and engine is off. Injectors have 12 volts, and if you ground them...
Forum: TBI
04-19-2015, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By STEEL

Budget power, keep the TBI or something else?

Recently obtained a 1989 Suburban, 5.7, TBI, 700R4, ugly as sin and beaten to hell. Its mostly a mud and abuse rig, and who knows what else. I know this is not an Fbody, but this forum has always...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-09-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,442
Posted By STEEL

Re: Forza 3 thirdgen racing night.

Yes you can mod it however you want, wether it be by taking the 350 to the best it can be, or trading it out for an LS1, LS7, or LS9. (I believe) or you can even put a stock car engine in some of...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-09-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,442
Posted By STEEL

Re: Forza 3 thirdgen racing night.

Well, I built my old hotrod in game. See a resemblance?
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_fede84519110e3fb08790297a96bba06.jpg?http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7784/forza4l.jpg

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Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-09-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By STEEL

Re: Forza 3 thirdgen racing night

Oh, and the T-top graphic I downloaded, VERY nice addition to the car. Wouldnt have looked right other wise :)
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-09-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By STEEL

Re: Forza 3 thirdgen racing night

Well, I built my old hotrod in game. See a resemblance?
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_fede84519110e3fb08790297a96bba06.jpg?http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7784/forza4l.jpg

...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-09-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,812
Posted By STEEL

Re: Anyone seen my old 91 camaro rs around? I'd love to buy it back....

haha. Beat me to it!

That would be great if its still going around, I figured if I posted this up here i might get some results.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-06-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,812
Posted By STEEL

Anyone seen my old 91 camaro rs around? I'd love to buy it back....

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_578702714c4be19b3129c7777e9d6f3d.jpg

This car and I have a lot of history. I bought it at 17, and then dropped a stroker 383 in it. Had a 5...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-06-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By STEEL

Re: Forza 3 thirdgen racing night

Haha, I will be down for that! I love forza 3, gamer tag is Loco Hosa, and I will get to building! :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By STEEL

Well, I have to do a head gasket on my 305 any way, would these heads be better?

Howdy ya'll. I have a 1984 K5 blazer with a 305, but the blazer boys dont seem to know HALF as much about heads and 305s as yall, so I hope this isnt a problem for me to post on this forum and ask...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By STEEL

LT1 intake on vortech heads?

I know vortech heads need an intake designed to work with vortech heads, and I know vortech shares their design with LT1 heads, does this mean the Fuel injection system from the LT1 could be put on a...
Forum: TPI
12-06-2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By STEEL

Re: Lets put a TPI engine in a K5 blazer... All sorts of questions.

Well, my big hurdle right now is still with the engine. I kinda want to put it together the way I will eventually want it while it ISNT in the truck, but at the same time I worry about trying to set...
Forum: TPI
12-06-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By STEEL

Re: Lets put a TPI engine in a K5 blazer... All sorts of questions.

The transmission is mystery. I believe it came factory with an OD trans, but it is either been swapped, or something is screwed up, because I can only shift into 3 forward gears.

I find it...
Forum: TPI
12-06-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,985
Posted By STEEL

Lets put a TPI engine in a K5 blazer... All sorts of questions.

I need sujestions and to check my facts.

Well, this project is in the very beginning of the planning stages. I am finally to that part of my life where I can build an engine right, spending my...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-09-2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By STEEL

Re: Let go Drag Racing! (For the very first time)

Lol. I know that, it was an exaggeration, but I really dont want to just light up the tire.... That would make me sad :(
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-09-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By STEEL

Re: Let go Drag Racing! (For the very first time)

I already have the more power need, but this is the first time I have been able to get to a track.

I had a 383 in my last Camaro, its too late, I will be broke forever!

I know its the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By STEEL

Re: Stupid question....

Thanks!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-08-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By STEEL

Let go Drag Racing! (For the very first time)

Well, I am going to my very first drag race in just over a week. Sister’s birthday, and she wants me to pilot my slow *** camaro onto the strip.

I would love to get myself a decent reaction time,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By STEEL

Re: Stupid question....

Your awesome, thanks for your help.

One last stupid question, I just take a vacuum line from the engine to the gauge?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By STEEL

Re: Stupid question....

part (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUN-CP7978&N=700+4294925228+4294891600+115&autoview=sku)

So this would suit my needs? Just plug a vacuum line into the back?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By STEEL

Re: Stupid question....

Then would I be better off with a non electrical?

I have heard those are not drag race legal.

The only sending unit i found is $64 dollars, way out of my price range....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By STEEL

Stupid question....

Ok, I am going to install a vacuum gauge on my 91 Camaro, and I have a REALLY STUPID QUESTION!

What is involved in hooking this up? Just a hose from the TB to the gauge, and an electrically hot...
Forum: Interior
10-01-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,037
Posted By STEEL

As a new upholstry student, I have some questions.

Well, I am in my second quarter of Auto upholstery, and Im trying to re-do the interior on my camaro, after all, part of why I bought the car was because the interior needed re-done. I have a few...
Forum: Interior
10-01-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,705
Posted By STEEL

Re: How Do You Guys Like The Tach?

I want to mount a digital Tach and a vacuum gauge on my pillar.... Keeps it out of my way, and even though they are small, digital is always cool :)
Forum: DIY PROM
10-01-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

I wish my PC was half that good :(
Forum: DIY PROM
10-01-2008, 12:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

You all have been amazing, thank you for all the info you have provided.

I will start saving money in one month, half towrads the second gen and parts for it, the other half towards getting a...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-30-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

Sadly, I dont have a garage, and I have to drive over the drain field to get to my comp, I think I will just wait till I have $500 to spend on getting this project off the ground.

The main...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-28-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

Im thinking el-cheapo Laptop is my answer.... But inverters are expensive... dont they make cigeret lighter plug ins for your laptop?

High for taking two people with half baked knowledge and...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-28-2008, 04:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

My understanding is that you would log with the hand held scanner, then use that information at your PC to burn a new chip. You can see from your scanner it is running too rich above 1500 rpm, ect. ...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-28-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

Let me answer my own question for others that may ask this question later.

The Laptop computer acts as a scanning tool, it can be older than hell, even running dos.

To start learning, you do...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-28-2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Re: Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

I am a complete noobie, I dont really understand your question, but I think I might have answered my own question.

Thank you.
Forum: DIY PROM
09-28-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By STEEL

Why cant you use a Pc or PDA? Why must it be a laptop?

This is the big worry to me about starting trying to burn my own chips for my 1991 Camaro, I dont own a laptop computer.

I own a PC I could set up in the garage, and I have started reading...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By STEEL

Re: TPI in an orriginaly carbed car?

Thank you, I feel like Im learning already!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By STEEL

Re: Burning LOTS of oil at an idle

Thank you, I was also told that this can just a common place deal after an oil change if you have switched brands/weights

Im running castrol GTX high millage 10-40, and i have no idea what the old...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By STEEL

Re: Burning LOTS of oil at an idle

Negitive on the automatic.

The car since 91 has been owned by an older adult woman who drove it nicely, but did neglect regular maintenance. It still makes really good power for a 305, and I love...
Forum: Interior
09-27-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,012
Posted By STEEL

Re: roll bar pics, full interior with back seat!

I love the cage, but I love the gauges more!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By STEEL

Burning LOTS of oil at an idle

Well, I assumed my piston rings were just shot to hell (200k on the engine, I know it has never been taken apart)

Now after searching and doing some reading it sounds like there might be a much...
Forum: Body
09-27-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,504
Posted By STEEL

Re: One of a kind hood im making...

I really want to see the finished hood...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-27-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By STEEL

Re: New pics with Car

Wow.... Just unbelievable car...

*Steals it*
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By STEEL

TPI in an orriginaly carbed car?

I have been kicking around the idea of finding a junk yard queen second gen and putting a TPI 350 in it out of a third gen.

I dont know how to burn chips yet, and I dont own a laptop. I assume...
Forum: TBI
09-23-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By STEEL

Just a few tune up questions

The car is a 1991 RS LO3 with about 200k miles, I have no idea what plug wires to run, and I have ran a search, but no results really. Help me make sure I am picking the right parts before I waist...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,889
Posted By STEEL

Re: Z-max, Restore, ect

Any specific brand of synthetic better than another? I am concerned about spending the cash on synthetic and then the car developing an oil leak. If that happened, i would end up changing it...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By STEEL

What gauges have you added?

Im considering adding the three gauge pillar from summit racing, mostly so I can add a digital tach in, because my tach, like most third gen tachs, is screwed.

I really want to add some kind of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,889
Posted By STEEL

Re: Z-max, Restore, ect

Ok, I wasn't sure. I personally find sea foam to be VERY effective. I wasnt sure if anyone else had good experiences with these compression builder do-das.

Thank yall for your input :) I dont...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,889
Posted By STEEL

Re: Z-max, Restore, ect

I disagree, I have found sea foam worked well on fixing a screwed up carb on my motorcycle.

just my experience....
Forum: TBI
09-19-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By STEEL

Re: Teach me somethings :)

Lol, exhuast work.... Someone eliminated the pipe that goes from the cat to the muffler, so the muffler is still there, but no exahust gets to it.

I dont actually know the MPG yet, just got the...
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