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Forum: TPI
08-23-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 91 TPI Help with no-start

they make spark testers, but you can just pull a spark plug out (keep the boot+wire on it) and lay it on the exhaust, then have someone crank the engine over while you watch and listen for spark.
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Forum: Cooling
06-17-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: primary coolant fan inop - my tests:

Wezzles, disconnect the relay so you can see the connector terminals. use a jumper wire across the two wires.

this shows you that the fans will work, if you take the relay out of the equation by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: wont start or crank

what sounds do you hear when you turn the key?
Forum: TPI
05-05-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,530
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: MAF Sensor

MAF just senses air flow so your ECM knows how much air is coming IN. that's it.

you can disconnect the MAF to force base timing and fuel, see if that helps.

the oil coming out of your exhaust...
Forum: Cooling
05-01-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: primary coolant fan inop - my tests:

tested both coolant wires for continuity from CTS to ECU, both checked out less then an ohm.

pulled ECU, no signs of anything blown up.

fans turn on while i pull codes, so can i rule out a...
Forum: Cooling
04-29-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: primary coolant fan inop - my tests:

10 looks no replies, guys must be just as stumped as me.
Forum: Cooling
04-29-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By ChoobinatoR

primary coolant fan inop - my tests:

hey. it never turns on automatically, via temps. ran some tests, here we go. wiring diagrams don't tell me what i want to know.

Test / results

AB diagnostic terminals jumped - both fans operate...
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By ChoobinatoR

are diodes interchangable?

i have an aftermarket 140am 12si power master alternator, what will happen if i replace the diode pack with a 94 amp diode pack? will it just limit the output of the alternator, or fry it even more?
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Timing? Stock 350 tpi

stock timing is 6 or 8 i think, i set mine to 6 with ESC unplugged.
Forum: TPI
03-30-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: CAR STARTS BUT WON"T RUN

i'd check fuel/air ratios.

i had a similar issue, and what i did was adjust the throttle screw (just to give you an idea, im not telling you to do this) so the throttle body was opened up more...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-20-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,749
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

Thanks iroc_zz. :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-20-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,749
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

Guys I need some help. I'm replacing the fluid for the first time on my WC T-5.

I need to know the fluid capacity, because I cannot remove the fill plug, even after soaking it in WD-40. Whoever...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 91 Z28 wont start

Hey, when you say the starter won't start... can you specify more? Does it click, does it free spin, does it simply do nothing?

does it get power? maybe mice gnawed thru a wire?

the turn signal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: timing help

i set mine to 6 degrees advance, from what it looks like is pretty standard. i run basically stock tpi. i can't answer the other question, seems timing varies quite a bit based on whats under the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Mass Air Flow Sensor

stick your key on the accessory mode, so you get dash lights on.

stick a paper clip in the top 2 terminals (A and B, scope that link and you'll see exactly where to hook the paper clip to)

so,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Mass Air Flow Sensor

check your codes with a paper clip, it may be or may be not the MAF, but you should probably fix whatever is causing the CEL... might be related to your issue.

to check codes:
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Check out this Spark Plug

lol your sig is great. are you leaking oil in that cylinder? that plug looks insane dude.... def. keep your eyes on it. not normal at all.

heres something you may be interested in, concerning...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-12-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: no start (no combustion)

Ahhh, thanks. With it unplugged it would just crank normally but nothing would come from it. No popping, backfiring, or firing at all. sorry for the misunderstanding.



Well, i ran the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: no start (no combustion)

cylinders

1 = 185
2 = 185
3 = 180
4 = 162
5 = 150
6 = 165
7 = 170
8 = 170
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: no start (no combustion)

i never did that, only unplugged the EST wire while setting timing. Even when plugged in, it won't start, only backfires.

the knock sensor is connected, i didnt know i should unplug the ESC from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By ChoobinatoR

no start (no combustion)

1989 TPI, has ESC, ECM controlled distributor

rebuilt the engine and ive been trying to get it to run for many months. it did run at one time, and i drove it to get gas and back no problems. after...
Forum: TPI
02-06-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: l98 losing spark

yea the coils are pretty cheap, i bought mine for 20 (exterior mounted coil).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 87 iroc starting problem

was it the starter that was the problem? i dont have this problem but its annoying going to a thread, people posting solutions and ideas, thread starter tells us what he's going to check or do, then...
Forum: TPI
02-01-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,701
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 91 z28 350 tpi problem

so i wonder if you attempt to start the car without starting fluid, and you crank it a little, then pull a spark plug - will it be covered in fuel?

(because you said you think fuel may not be...
Forum: TPI
01-26-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: any place oil can get in coolant BESIDES head gasket?

Yes! on the top of my head, intake manifold. loosing coolant so you would have coolant going into the oil instead of oil going into the coolant, right?

are you losing any of this mixture or can...
Forum: TPI
01-26-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: New Setup Help

why not start with a 350?
Forum: TPI
01-23-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 89 Firebird TPI No fuel

vac. leak? brake booster unplugged?

im willing to bet you are getting gas in the cylinders, if you got pressure at the rails, the only thing that comes to my mind is a vac leak causing you to run...
Forum: TPI
01-23-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 89 Firebird TPI No fuel

so you DO have pressure at the rails? O_o

will your car idle with starter fluid or does it just fire like it wants to run but doesn't catch?

did you just get the car or have you done...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,701
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 91 z28 350 tpi problem

when i had this problem, it was the brake booster line unplugged.

make sure you don't have any vac leaks?
Forum: TPI
01-14-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 509
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Newbie with some advice in need

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/ has an article on bypassing the coolant that goes into your intake plenum, so your air doesn't get heated by the coolant. you might be interested in that.
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Forum: TPI
01-09-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,187
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: How to polish my runners

you're going to need different grits of sandpaper and there will be wet sanding taking place.

you will probably need a hand powered tool to use so you can buff and polish.

basically polishing...
Forum: TPI
12-31-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Timing question

my car does the same thing. i have it at about 6 degrees advanced, and when i connect the EST it jumps much further advanced... try to bring it any closer to TDC and it'll bog out on me.

you in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: What causes this starter noise? (video)

excellent, ty, this will be fixed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By ChoobinatoR

What causes this starter noise? (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1z1OPudp_g

my camaro does the same thing, not every time though. sometimes i start it and it sounds like that, then i stop, start again and it fires up after a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Zero Decked and Push rods

I had my block zero decked, with stock push rod lengths of 7.800 my engine (350) eats them up. I hardly over tightened them, got to zero lash and put about 1/4 a turn on each.

advice? Anyone run...
Forum: TPI
09-30-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Error code confusions... PLZ HELP ME!

EGR.. that little bugger. i had the code and this is what fixed it for me -

1. disassembling EGR system
2. Found vac. lines not hooked up
3. cleaned EGR
4. Found EGR solenoid not hooked up, and...
Forum: TPI
09-09-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: need help

yeah, brake booster needs to be hooked up. easiest thing to check is what pandid said, MAF. if it runs, the MAF is bad, try to clean it before you replace it tho, and the connectors as well.
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Forum: TPI
09-08-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: need help

Check the vacuum lines, most notably the brake booster to the back side of the intake manifold.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: best way to clean ground terminals???

just what i was thinking.. some solvent and a wire brush and go to town.

you can d/c the wires too if they get in the way.. shouldn't be too hard to re-connect um, gl
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By ChoobinatoR

SES code 11 or 20? wtf?

yes hi, i start up my newly build engine, and SES comes on.

using the paper clip mode i've got this flash pause, flash, end. (aside from code 12)

what is up with this?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-04-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 694
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: parting out 89 formula everything for sale

is it TPI? i'm looking for EGR solenoid and/or the hard lines that come with it. thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By ChoobinatoR

what causes: stall when gas pedal depressed

anybody?

rebuilt engine, same ole wiring and sensors, same TPI.

idles alright, i havent driven it around, i'm just trying to get it to 2k RPMs so i can break everything in.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: my t5 wont go in

Yooooo dude, I had the same issue when I put in my new engine.

If you got someone else helping you I really suggest getting someone to manually turn the crankshaft with the bolt in the middle of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: changing plug wires

it's not too bad, my biggest problem the first time i did it was getting the wires into the boots... a little lube fixed that up right quick tho.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: Pulling 350 out

thanks dude
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Pulling 350 out

without heads and intake manifold on..

where can i connect the cherry picker to?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 350 to 350 next friday

Yeah it's a TPI to TPI setup.

I guess the easiest way to pull the engine is through the top, and keeping the tranny in the car? (L98 and T5 are what I'm workin with)

I took off the heads too,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By ChoobinatoR

350 to 350 next friday

Sup guys.

I've been working on a 350 to 350 swap for some time now. This upcoming friday I will be taking out my current engine (only thing connecting it to my car is the tranny and mounts), and...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-15-2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By ChoobinatoR

Re: 350 to 350, Cam questions

Word.

Recessed pistons no good. I'm researching how I can up my compression now.

Thinnest head gaskets I can go with, stock heads, some well designed pistons (gonna look em up right after...
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