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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-01-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By pontiac

Mercedes diesels, who cares less?!

I'm sorry, I haven't got 3rd body for a while. Sold it to my my friend at work.

Now I have Mercedes diesel. That's an ultimate performance car! 0-60 for less than 6 seconds...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-30-2003, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By pontiac

Real life VE values vs. RPM for 350 TPI?

After 5000rpm it have to be less than 50%, but how about before?

-P :)
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-09-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By pontiac

there's 2 good approach for this: - buy a crap...

there's 2 good approach for this:
- buy a crap low end pentium for cheap. hope it has a good batteries, coz replacing those won't be feasible.
- buy a good one. 6 months to 1 year old. there's a...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-12-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By pontiac

this is just my 3 cents (euro): the amount of...

this is just my 3 cents (euro):
the amount of used fuel is direct function of pulse width. fuel pressure is constant, also injector flow and unused fuel return to fuel tank.

should be easy to...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-11-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By pontiac

84' Corvette with digital dash have MPG meter or...

84' Corvette with digital dash have MPG meter or liters/100km meter. i don't know if newer vehicles like f-bodys or corvettes with digital dash had such a feature. but my bet is, information came...
Forum: Power Adders
06-07-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,332
Posted By pontiac

Guido, that's awesome :hail: that will be...

Guido,

that's awesome :hail:
that will be the least expensive hp you'll have in the project. by cooling down pressured air effectly with carefully designed intercooler, in this size of vehicle...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2002, 03:11 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 23,995
Posted By pontiac

300rwhp is possible: super ram, good headers and...

300rwhp is possible: super ram, good headers and your own EPROM tuning will get you there. cut 60 feet times by using 3000 stall converter, LCA's and SFC's.

sub 13's won't be the problem, every...
Forum: TPI
05-18-2002, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By pontiac

excellent :) after throttle body coolant...

excellent :)

after throttle body coolant bypass, that should be next logical step. i spent too much to buy JET airfoil which was obviously just piece made by blind monkey. that's quality.
...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2002, 02:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

92RSB4C :hail:, drop the relay from diagram....

92RSB4C :hail:, drop the relay from diagram. that's not needed when we're dealing with electronics, transistor can do that job and another things as well. other connections are sound. logic and...
Forum: TPI
05-18-2002, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By pontiac

Take a look of this post: ...

Take a look of this post:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107661



-P
Forum: TPI
05-18-2002, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,176
Posted By pontiac

firebirds have changed the location of alternator...

firebirds have changed the location of alternator maybe around 1989? maybe that's why smog pump delete is not same with every TPI cars. the route and lenght of the belt may vary?



-P (just...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2002, 06:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

for sure system "as is" now wont work perfectly...

for sure system "as is" now wont work perfectly right away, but principle should be sound enough.

there's a need for 2 adjusting knobs:
- setting front vs. rear wheel speed maximum difference...
Forum: Electronics
05-17-2002, 04:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

the traction control i'm talking about works from...

the traction control i'm talking about works from 0 to max mph. it simply reduce engine power when traction is lost, and by reducing the available power it gives the traction back :)

the logic...
Forum: TPI
05-17-2002, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,676
Posted By pontiac

cool job Swap! :hail: when you're going to throw...

cool job Swap! :hail: when you're going to throw those on and tell us the results? just wondering, are you going to siamese also the flanges to look like sunglasses? :cool:



-P
Forum: DIY PROM
05-17-2002, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By pontiac

Call for electronic Guru

There's DYI traction control for 3rd gen discussion going on in electronics forum. Anyone who's intrested about the idea please take a look:...
Forum: Electronics
05-16-2002, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

92RSB4C :hail: the circuit is exactly what i...

92RSB4C :hail:
the circuit is exactly what i was thinking of. it just need some electronic Guru to compose logic with electronic components.

the traction control unit should then recognize and...
Forum: Electronics
05-15-2002, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

at first, thanks for all of you good ideas and...

at first, thanks for all of you good ideas and comments :)
commercial traction control devices are available from:
http://www.racelogic.co.uk/
http://www.omextechnology.co.uk/

traction control...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2002, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

actually when you're driving front wheel driven...

actually when you're driving front wheel driven cars you can apply certain amount of brakes to enhange traction by using brakes. i don't know physics behind it, but gentle touch of brake while...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2002, 02:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

what it has to do with traction control?...

what it has to do with traction control? :confused:
how can you apply brakes at 60mph when overtaking a trailer in winter?


-P
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2002, 12:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

you lose traction when engine speed is 3000rpm ->...

you lose traction when engine speed is 3000rpm -> 50 rounds per second -> one injector pulse or spark lasts 2 milliseconds. cutting one or 2 doesn't make engine die for sure. it wont stop right away....
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2002, 11:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

that's the way traction control works! it cuts...

that's the way traction control works! it cuts the fuel until traction is restored. for sure i don't have to crank the engine again if for ex. cylinder #2 has missed its fuel and spark because of...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2002, 05:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,469
Posted By pontiac

DIY traction control

only available traction control i've found is racelogic and it cost too much to be attractive. i know Thirgen.org is full of electronic guru's, so designing DYI TC is a walk for most of them, right?...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2002, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By pontiac

what's the size of 1LE front discs?

some info for DIY-dudes (like german-motorsports)

the size of front brake discs for some common vehicles:
BMW E32/E34 is 302mm
MB W126-series till '86 is 300mm

spindle-caliber adapter and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-09-2002, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By pontiac

99Hawk120: i have 255/50-16 rear and original...

99Hawk120: i have 255/50-16 rear and original diamond spoke wheels. for sure with this combination tyre will hit somewhere, but only when hard cornering and accelerating at same time. 15" wheel is...
Forum: TPI
05-09-2002, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By pontiac

thanks Bort. i think the diff is already toasted....

thanks Bort. i think the diff is already toasted. just too bad, it's australian B&W and no aftermarket parts available for reasonable prices. what you think, would boxing stock LCA help any with...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2002, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By pontiac

starting procedure is correct - light comes on...

starting procedure is correct - light comes on and disapear - your VATS is doing just fine. there's no alarm in VATS, so probably you were looking for some another things around right fender. VATS...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By pontiac

thanks :) 7 seconds is just something every rice...

thanks :) 7 seconds is just something every rice burner gets. i wish i could launch GTA pedal floored.. i saw moderator Ed pages and he was doing wheelies with his ragtop. I'd like to know how he...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2002, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By pontiac

5 seconds from the start doesn't sound too...

5 seconds from the start doesn't sound too serious problem to me. once i had head gasket failure and it was very clearly visible as long as there was coolant on the engine :) just drive around and...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2002, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By pontiac

0 to 100km/h 7 seconds flat, no good?

i finally adjusted timing back to 6 degrees from 12 without losening the @#¤% distributor bolt first, just by using brute force :) no more pinging and healthy grunt from 2000rpm up. also i made TB...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-06-2002, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By pontiac

yippee :) yeah, rear ones look finned and...

yippee :) yeah, rear ones look finned and different than front. at least rear will stop easily :)

thanks.


-P
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-06-2002, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By pontiac

i've Falken 255's rear and those rub fender when...

i've Falken 255's rear and those rub fender when accelerating at WOT from corner :confused: next ones will be 245's. naturally WOT or idle are the only ways to drive :)



-P
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-06-2002, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By pontiac

How to identify late '89 rear brakes?

i haven't took off the wheel yet, but what i was able to see behind diamond spokes, i saw small brake caliber at 7 o'clock.

please tell me it's the better late model rear brake :) front brakes...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2002, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By pontiac

propably i forgot the real point of my message....

propably i forgot the real point of my message. that is, keep your ride in stock adjustments until you know what you're doing.

Ed, TBI guys have quite a good idea of tuning, that's what i read...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2002, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By pontiac

R.t.f.m

i just visited TBI board. adventurous me. my GTA has been running 12 degrees total timing since i bought it. stock value is something less. when she's cold ride is nice, but when she's warming up all...
Forum: V6
04-30-2002, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,847
Posted By pontiac

20.54 - fresh kickin V6 do better. you've done...

20.54 - fresh kickin V6 do better. you've done good work in appearance so i'm sure you'll do the same in performance tuning. keep up the good work.

heavy car with 2.8 wont never fly. with turbo it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-30-2002, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By pontiac

How to drop WS6 one'n half?

I want to cut the spring. I know exhaust will be worn out by asphalt and front will hit every humb on the road but I still wanna do it.. My GTA looks like SUV Since missing front impact bumper(the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-23-2002, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By pontiac

Thanks Glenn. The type of my car is in the...

Thanks Glenn. The type of my car is in the signature. In the picture there was PROM directly attached to circuit board, no ZIF's between...hmmm... so it seems to be as good deal as buying stock chip....
Forum: DIY PROM
04-22-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By pontiac

I WANT TO BUY HYPERTECH CHIP

i'm on my way to start burning my own PROM's, so don't take this as offense when i ask which one of these hypertech suits to my needs at best? local dealer have promo and this is my chance to get...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2002, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,278
Posted By pontiac

measure knock sensor resistance and replace it...

measure knock sensor resistance and replace it with right resistor. in other words ground the resistor and connect knock sensor wire to it. some people said it's 3.9kOhm, but i think it's better to...
Forum: TPI
04-21-2002, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By pontiac

GTA wont start part 2

GTA wont start. spark is fine. how can i measure without disassembling the engine that injectors works? i want to know is VATS/PASS activated and whole mess is just because of that.

next time i...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2002, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By pontiac

1989 have somekind of theft protection system?...

1989 have somekind of theft protection system? VATS? would it be simply possible that it's activated?

for sure i don't know how does it work.

just thinking,


- P
Forum: TPI
04-17-2002, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By pontiac

i finally got back to garage and i had spare...

i finally got back to garage and i had spare plug. spark looked just fine, except the colour was yellow not blue. probably colour of the spark is not an issue :)

again no sign of life what so...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2002, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By pontiac

PANIC! GTA wont wake up :(

last autumn i drove GTA to the garage and engine stopped by itself. i tryed to restart but it didn't wake. i didn't mind about it that much because it stopped just to a right place. i closed the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2002, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,267
Posted By pontiac

i have falken 255's rear. looks good and price...

i have falken 255's rear. looks good and price was reasonable. i used to have 215's rear and difference was noticeable. those are not for drag racing but do the job anyway, maybe? :)


-P :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2002, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By pontiac

this will get you started, right? ...

this will get you started, right?

http://www.sa-motorsports.com/diyport.htm

it's not a rocket science, just make a good job. match also manifolds by using those new gaskets.


-P :)
Forum: Power Adders
01-24-2002, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By pontiac

4-valve head won't help with turbo

i was getting a hair cut today and i was reading some magazines. highly respected magazine over here in finland said that 4-valve head wont help if engine is supercharged.

for me it said that all...
Forum: TPI
01-24-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 479
Posted By pontiac

stock L98 will beat for example few years newer...

stock L98 will beat for example few years newer BMW M5, is that something? :D

from the real life i can just confirm that three-point-o 911 (european version have 24hp more than smoked one) can't...
Forum: Power Adders
01-04-2002, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By pontiac

big block twin turbo :eek: leave some space...

big block twin turbo :eek:

leave some space for big intercooler too. i think 2 turbos only is not enough with BB. 3rdgen nose is long, you can put intercooler there?

anyway sounds like serious...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-28-2001, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,358
Posted By pontiac

anyone have opinions how feasible this would be?...

anyone have opinions how feasible this would be? i think it's at least as common, plenty available. low rev engines would be just fine with 5-speed gearbox? and tough one as previous writer said :)
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2001, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By pontiac

i placed 255 falken's to rear and those are...

i placed 255 falken's to rear and those are rubbing to fenders while i'm doing some cornering with moderate amount of throttle :)

don't know about front since i'm still running 215's.



-P :)
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