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Forum: TPI
10-09-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 97,044
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: MAF relay differences. They are not all the same

Hey Chevy86, love the fact ur still helping out guys on a thread that was started in 07. That's Love!!!
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: TransAm Headlight issue...

Seems to be a brake in the wiring somewhere. If it was my car, I would try to put all wiring back to normal and trace/test wiring with a light tester or multi-meter. It may take long but easy to do...
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: LiteBrite

Sounds like a relay problem, and PO was too lazy to find and fix the right way! There is a relay for your headlights/pop-up motor found on the top right behind the radiator cradle. $8-$12 per...
Forum: Exhaust
10-13-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,369
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Muffler Recommendations

Magnaflow, sounds really nice(not too loud) when idel, roars when you stomp on it.

You want to enjoy the rumble! not be deaf from it!!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,072
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Car won't start when hot

what grade of fuel are you running? My 87 gta WAS a b***h to start hot until I switched from 94 down too 89, since then it starts up just fine when hot.

2. "re-double" check your timing too!...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-12-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,328
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: anyone try this before (doubt it)

Will it glow?.....Yes!

How long will it really glow for?.........only minutes!!!!

Just not worth getting laughed at!!!!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 48,872
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Another WON'T START story. Help!

First, get all the codes..... we need to know what she(car :) ) is telling you......
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
07-10-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,083
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Power Antenna Rebuild kit?

RJ Moore- which GM car does your NEW antenna come from??? Or do you have a part # for it at least?????
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 48,872
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Another WON'T START story. Help!

Hey CamaroZilla, can you update us please?!
Forum: Cooling
05-08-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,726
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

Both my friend and I found out how important it is to have a good quality relay. We both were using a relay from Standard Electronics, both began melting down within a 1 1/2 yrs of use.

GM...
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,726
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

It may seem complicated for some, but its the right/proper way of doing it!!!
Forum: TPI
04-20-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: HELP !! TPI POPPING! AND CRACKING! @ 4700RPM and up

What is your TPS set at? Stock setting is 0.54v!!!! If set too high, it will run rich. Set too low and it will run lean.
Forum: Cooling
04-03-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 895
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: coolant fan puzzle

If you had infrared thermometer, what would you use/aim at to read temp? The thermostat housing?
Forum: Car Audio
03-30-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 80,264
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: post pictures of your head units!

I tried staying with the factory look, so I put a 01 Grand Prix Cd player. Works, looks, and fits great.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-29-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: did they make 15" x 8" GTA wheels?

The GTA rims are only 16x8/thread.
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Car wont start

Agreed, it sounds like a VATS issue. Just try to keep it simple, check for loose wiring, bat terms clean, good bat, etc.

Avoid what many have done by throwing new parts at it!!!
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Car wont start

im pretty sure the park safety switch wouldnt prevent the injectors from firing... I wouldn't rule it out, my Troubleshooting book lists that as a posibility...."Automatic transmission not completely...
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Car wont start

Had a similar problem w/ wife's 94 Tempo........It would ONLY start if the floor shifter was exactly dead center of the Park position. It had a stick switch/sensor. IDK if our car's have it too?!?!?!...
Forum: Electronics
03-29-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Car wont start

So your car was running FINE until that day that it would not start? No "Service Engine Soon" light?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-11-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,755
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: B&M shift kit

Just curious.....which kit did you use before the "Transgo" kit???
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-21-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: what size tires?

Proper Tire Size should never be a guessing game! <86TA> metioned a good idea to start with. Keep in mind, over-sizing can be dangerous.

Look on the bright side, wide fat tires can be...
Forum: TPI
09-15-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,266
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Worst no start

UPDATE US.......Please!!!

Have you pulled off the valve covers yet????
Forum: Carburetors
08-12-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,723
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Decide the Mod's fate

So five7kid, which side of the fence are you on now? As you can see, many of us would like for you to stay as mod!

So will you???
Forum: Interior
07-17-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 20,563
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

I don't have the funds for a harness, but I do have duct tape........:lmao:
Forum: TPI
07-17-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,266
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Worst no start

THATS BS!!!!! They should be busy with your car!
Forum: TPI
07-13-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,166
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: I wanna delete my charcoal cannister?

From what I've read, I think that they can.....but how do they???? Does the line get plugged? Is there a filter that gets plugged up? Electrical equipment/wiring that dies?

Dont know how they...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,166
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: I wanna delete my charcoal cannister?

Is it possible to run that vent line back into the air intake box/tubing/housing, just before the TB???? Instead of just venting it out through the fender???

Dumb Q's......is there any...
Forum: Cooling
07-13-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,177
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Transmission Cooler?

Lots of good ideas and info on here!!! I too am planning on adding a trans cooler to my ride, but i'm also adding a B&M remote oil filter mount aswell. So the tranny fluid will flow from the tranny...
Forum: TPI
07-11-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,884
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: surging hard at idle

[quote=ATX-Iroc;4606512]I replaced the injectors with some bosch IIs and the car runs alot better....... quote]
Bosch II's or do you mean Bosch III's???? Did you replace ALL injectors or just...
Forum: TPI
07-10-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,724
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Surging at idle after warmed up

I don't know which "off the shelf" cleaners work best, but the dealers use a system that connects directly to the fuel rail and the fuel injector cleaner runs through the injectors from there at a...
Forum: Cooling
07-03-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,758
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Best bang for buck?

Well just think of how well it would run if you were to get a new/used Air Dam back on to your car!!!!!
Forum: TPI
07-02-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 36,881
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: OEM Fuel Injectors?

If I understand how injectors work, the only real thing that changes going from 19 lbs to 22 or 24 lbs injectors is how long they stay open to deliever fuel into the engine. Its fine to go from EX....
Forum: TPI
07-02-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 36,881
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: OEM Fuel Injectors?

Wait....so the setting is 24 lbs(ECU setting?), but the actual injector size is 22 lbs?????
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: 1991 15x7 High Tech Turbo vs. 1987 16x8 High Tech Turbo

I think you maybe right, looks that way to me!
Forum: Cooling
07-02-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Weird over heating proublem

Keep in mind that just because you have/using a 160 stat, doesn't mean your running a 160!

I'm using a 160 stat and a Hypertech #4026 fan switch(On at 177*/Off at 166*) this combo keeps my temps...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-02-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,601
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Autometer 12203 A-Pillar Triple Gauge Pod?

Trans Temp, Air/Fuel Ratio, Boost(for thoughs who added turbo)
Forum: Fabrication
06-28-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Cold Air Intake

I've read of some members using 4" to 5" pvc piping, but that was on TPI engines. Could work for you though!
Forum: Interior
06-27-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 20,563
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

When I first got my car I was much more picky.....

1. NO smoking in side car.... even though I'm a smoker(but ever in the car)
2. Do not place feet on dash.
3. No eating inside.
4....
Forum: TPI
06-21-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,884
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: surging hard at idle

Just "thinking out of the box".....last summer I too had a surging problem turned out to be a weak battery. It started up just fine,it just couldn't handle much load at idle, a new battery fixed that...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-20-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,196
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Fuel Injector Replacement

Texascat2- did you try looking or order from Southbay? They carry Bosch III's aswell. Were try out of stock???
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-20-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,295
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: PLUGS!!!

Q. Aren't Delco plugs made by NGK???

I've never had any problems with Delco plugs since owning my car from 2000, and I've only used Delco's.
Forum: Cooling
06-15-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,140
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: coolant fan switch

[quote=Sonix;4578402]OMG to you too chat monkey - that hypertech switch wouldn't work. Your fan would be running all the time (on the highway, etc). It'd never switch off.....quote]

The org...
Forum: Car Audio
06-11-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,755
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: 4Th Gen Head Unit Into 3rd Gen Firebird - Direct Fit?

I got one from a 00 Grand Prix (CD w/7 eqlzr) for $100. I didn't really find anything cheaper on Ebay or kajiji. Plus all deck lights are red/orange.


BTW, I'm 1 of 1509.....
Forum: Car Audio
06-11-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,755
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: 4Th Gen Head Unit Into 3rd Gen Firebird - Direct Fit?

Stangski09- Q. why did you go with such a old deck to R/R into your GTA for? Eventhough its a Monsoon, I would expect a newer deck to be better in quality!?!?
Forum: Cooling
06-11-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,140
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: coolant fan switch

OMG guys, very simple.....

Hypertech Cool Fan Switch...
#4026 On at 176* Off at 166* You will need to change out stock t-stat and R/R with lower stat, (160*-170*)

You could even try Ebay...
Forum: Electronics
06-09-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Firebird headlight motor runs on.

:iagree: :yup:

This is what you are looking for.........
Forum: TPI
05-25-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,266
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Worst no start

irocwagon, I can see that you have replaced alot of parts so far, are you able to make a list of the order in which you replace ALL those parts(ex. step1, step2......etc.)

And please don't skip...
Forum: TPI
05-25-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,266
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Worst no start

[quote=irocwagon;4556383]87 iroc tpi 5spd 383..wire will shock you if you grab it but barely see it..quote]

Are any of your wires up against any metal surfaces?.....Is it possible to be losing...
Forum: TPI
05-25-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,266
Posted By y84pauloflondon

Re: Worst no start

Chevy8588- Good to see you again!

Dare I ask.....could it be his MAF relays(2)????? :)

This link should be of help to you irocwagon.........
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