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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,034
Posted By doc

Re: Torque Conv dust cover thread size?

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate them.
Forum: Cooling
11-19-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By doc

Re: Deleted AC years ago, want it back.

I got a recommendation to install a Vintage Air unit. Does anyone have experience with these?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-18-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By doc

Re: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z original 350

Two more pics.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-18-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By doc

Re: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z original 350

I was having an issue with uploading pictures. Lets see if this works.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-18-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By doc

Re: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z original 350

Yes, the car is in Mims, Florida, just North of Titusville.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,034
Posted By doc

Re: Torque Conv dust cover thread size?

Thanks for the response. I was thinking of that, but was worried that grime and dirt would work their way into a bad place and cause problems.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-16-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By doc

1987 Camaro IROC-Z original 350

I don't know what to sell this car for, but if you are interested please contact me. I am the only owner of this car and did all of the mechanical work and ECM tuning. See my sig for details on this...
Forum: Cooling
11-16-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By doc

Deleted AC years ago, want it back.

When I lived in Ohio, I removed the AC stuff. This was back in the 90's. Now I live in Florida and I am dying without it. All of the parts are long gone after moving about 4 times. What to do?
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-16-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,034
Posted By doc

Torque Conv dust cover thread size?

Does anyone know the thread size for the bolts that attach the TC dust cover?
Forum: South East Region
11-16-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By doc

Re: Anyone near Key West?

I'm near Titusville, Fl.
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
06-10-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By doc

What happened to previous post?

I made a post this morning. I am wondering what happened to it.
Forum: South East Region
06-10-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By doc

I am back on thirdgen after several years

I am back on Thirdgen today after not signing on for several years. Kind of lost interest after installing the Holley Stealth Ram. Since I am retired now in Florida and since there are very very few...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By doc

Re: Vavle cover leak - how about alu cast centerbolt valve covers

I have a mechanic looking at my car. The engine is leaking in back somewhere, I assume from the valve covers. The starter motor is covered very badly.

The AFR heads are not machined as they should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By doc

Re: Vavle cover leak - how about alu cast centerbolt valve covers

The valve cover are apparently leaking off of the rear of the valve covers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By doc

Vavle cover leak - how about alu cast centerbolt valve covers

I have not been here in maybe 4 to 5 years, Please help me out.
I have the car as shown in my signature. The factory steel stamped covers leaks as well as Summit chrome steel stamp covers. I am...
Forum: Electronics
11-20-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By doc

Re: Alternator issues

NINA, thank you, I will have to digest that for awhile. I have not checked the voltage gauge in the dash, however, the meter does go up and down. The highest voltage reading is just above the 13...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By doc

Alternator issues

I have had a nagging problem with my alternator going out every so often. It seems like the regulator inside the alternator keeps going bad. AutoZone Gold series alternator might last one year. It...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-10-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By doc

Re: For Sale: 1987 Camaro 350 IROCZ with 395cu.in.

Yea!!! There's been alot of work done to this car; read my signature. As far as the spoiler is concerned, I did not like the small lip spoiler that the car had once I saw the 91/92 rear wing. So I...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-07-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By doc

Re: For Sale: 1987 Camaro 350 IROCZ

I drove this car last Saturday, still romps around very well. Remember, this car does low 12s as it sits now.
Forum: South East Region
11-03-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 962
Posted By doc

Re: Anyone in Brevard County Florida???

Well, I use to know alot; but have forgotten most of it over the last 3 years. I am in Mims. What do you want to know?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-03-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By doc

For Sale: 1987 Camaro 350 IROCZ with 395cu.in.

I have not been driving this car enough in the last 3 years, near have I been on here for about 3 or 4 years. I am putting my original '87 350 IROCZ up for sale. Details of the car is in my...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,541
Posted By doc

Re: Updated Tunerpro RT MAF boundaries

With my MegaMAF (Bosch MAF stuffed into a 3.5" aluminum tube), in order to register 38% more airflow, which is just about right for the change in flow areas, I used the following MAF scalars: 20, 42,...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-11-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,325
Posted By doc

Re: Porting Super Ram...should i port more?

Thats exactly what I did to my SR, port until a golf ball will fall thru the runners.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-05-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,265
Posted By doc

Re: Skulte is closed... Where to buy Wheel Adapters now?

Check out Summit Racing. Recently, I putchased a 1/4 wheel spacer. But I think that you are talking about thick wheel spacers. If I recall correctly, Summit racing had thick spacers also, from...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-27-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 708
Posted By doc

Re: 87 to 89 harness/compatability/swap...

The '87 ECM and the '89 ECM are both the 165 ECM. The memcals are different. The harnesses are nearly identical, except for the fact that the 9th injector was elimenated for the '89 car, and the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-27-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By doc

Re: TCC Datamaster,Who can take a look?

So, what are you using the Datamaster for/ i am assuming that its a data logger. Therefore, the size of the engine should not matter for the raw stuff. Such as, engine RPM, BLM value, Fuel Trim Cell...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,105
Posted By doc

Re: Couple q's before I burn my first chip

The ARAP bin is considered a performance bin file for a MAF 350 Auto vehicles. Starting with that bin seemed to me a good thing to do.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,105
Posted By doc

Re: Couple q's before I burn my first chip

If you move to the $6E definition and an '89 bin file, you should be good to go. Just unplug the 9th injector. The '89 bin that I started tuning with was the ARAP bin. Originally, I had a 350 auto...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By doc

Re: 165 MAF $32 questions - Newbie

I did the same as Greg, simply started with a $6E memcal and the ARAP bin. This is the '89 ECM stuff. This elimenates the 9th injector. The engine has always seems to run better with the $6E and...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-23-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,959
Posted By doc

Re: What can trigger limp-home mode?

You are running some crazy stuff, I have no idea whats going on in your case. I do know that with my '87 MAF car, it was the 33 error code that would put the ECM into "limp home mode". Are you...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-20-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By doc

Re: intermitten BLM says rich but seems lean

Daveinet: Do you realize that you have 16 different BLM values, one BLM unique value to each of the 16 Fuel Trim Cells (FTC). Therefore, depending on the FTC RPM boundaries, you can be in FTC #14...
Forum: South East Region
02-19-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By doc

Re: Volusia/flagler

kingzrt: Soooo, what about tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 20th at the Harley-Davidson place? I think its exit # 273 I95. The wife and I had tentative plans to head over to the other side of the state, but...
Forum: TPI
02-16-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By doc

Re: 87 305 tpi codes 33 and 36

Do a search on the 33 error code. I have posted several things on this matter over the years.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-14-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,694
Posted By doc

Re: O2 cross counts, count up slowly, is this normal?

Error code 51 for my '87 is a "faulty memcal". I assume its the same for you. My manual states to "check that all pins are fully inserted in the socket and tha memcal is properly latched. If OK,...
Forum: South East Region
02-13-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By doc

Re: Palm Coast Fl

Ok, I was there. I did not see another 3rd gen in New Smyrna Beach.
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-12-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,527
Posted By doc

Re: Tpi Fuel Pressure

I was addressing Seedy Al on all of my comments and questions. He is the thread starter.
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-12-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,527
Posted By doc

Re: Tpi Fuel Pressure

The factory fuel pressure with the engine running and the vacuum line removed & plugged from the fuel pressure regulator is 43psi. Forget what TPIS might say on the matter. Start with the factory...
Forum: South East Region
02-12-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By doc

Re: Volusia/flagler

How about the Harley-Davidson car show in Ormond Beach on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Next one is Feb. 20th. This is exit #273 off of I95.
Forum: South East Region
02-12-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By doc

Re: Palm Coast Fl

On the 2nd Saturday of each month, there is a car show in New Smyrna Beach. I believe its on Canal street. I have tentative plans to be there tomorrow. I think its runs from 4pm to 8pm, but not sure...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-11-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,694
Posted By doc

Re: O2 cross counts, count up slowly, is this normal?

14.7:1 AFR is 450mV on the narrow band O2 sensor. Each time the O2 value crosses over the 450mV value, you get one cross count. So as the ECM corrects the AFR to stay near stoic (14.7:1), the O2...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-11-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,694
Posted By doc

Re: O2 cross counts, count up slowly, is this normal?

You will never get all of the BLMs at 128. If they are between 122 and 134 consider yourself very well tuned. When I watch my O2 cross counts, they run up quickly to 255 and then start over again...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-11-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By doc

Re: Got supply of 27C256 chips, will they program ...

ULTM8Z: What selection did you use with the Pocket programmer? Selection #11 is the 27C256 chip. I will program one chip with selection #11 as a test and use it in the car.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-10-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By doc

Got supply of 27C256 chips, will they program ...

same as my old 27C128 chips that I have been programming for 12 to 15 years? My Pocket Programmer has selsection #10 for 27C128 chips and #11 for 27C256 chips. Is this all I need to do in order to...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-01-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By doc

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the UV light erasable Eproms?

ULTM8Z will be coming to my resue here. Thank you for everybodies help.
Forum: DIY PROM
01-31-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By doc

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the UV light erasable Eproms?

RBob, looks like you have come thru for me again, thanks. I will call them tomorrow.

Duts87ss, please check into that source.

scuzz, I am looking into the Eproms only. I have had a Dataeraser...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-31-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By doc

Does anyone know where I can get the UV light erasable Eproms?

OK, I am a dynosaur here, but my old stuff still works for me. However, I have damaged 2 of my 4 original Eprom chips and had given one away to help another 3rd genner with the MAF code 33 error. I...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-28-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,826
Posted By doc

Re: Confused using BLM's to tune

You should have two tunes, one for no nitrious, and a second with nitrious. As mentioned above, the NO2 will get you alot more oxygen, you need more fuel. Therefore, a separate Eprom chip for...
Forum: Body
01-27-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By doc

Re: What Aftermarket Spoilers Do you think Look Good

I have an '87 and I removed the small lip spoiler and attached the '91/'92 high rise wing. Looks pretty good I think.
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-27-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,042
Posted By doc

Re: TPI MAF hacking - 3" to 4" tube

I finally went back and checked some records. I ran my fastest time 12.12 sec ET with a descreened factory Bosch MAF. Aint that interesting!
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,826
Posted By doc

Re: Confused using BLM's to tune

Ok, to reply to just the BLM at 119 and the WBO2 near 14.7,,, thats the way the ECM works. The ECM via the WBO2 had detected a rich condition and started to reduce the BLM value. That process would...
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