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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-23-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
[Sold] 9 bolt rear
Views: 2,600
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 9 bolt rear

Interested and I can pick up locally! Posi gears?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-29-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 4th gen posi disc brake rear4.11gears Eaton posi

Interested for sure, can you give a quick rundown of anything that needs to be done to get this to fit in a 3rd gen camaro?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-06-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Winter Garage Clean Out

Air Conditioning Unit- $80

Does this include the blower box, compressor, hoses etc? If so pm me I'm interested.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-21-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,113
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 1991/92 front bumper cover

Interested in the front chin if still for sale
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-21-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Camaro parts of all Sorts ready to make a deal

have front bumper ground fx for sale?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-21-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Winter Garage Clean Out

Interested in:

Front Nose Piece
Air Conditioning Unit
Weatherstripping
Front Seats
Interior Plastic Pieces

Can I get pic's of those parts? I can pick up locally.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-16-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,905
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Also check the ICM and the coil in the distributor, I had a stalling at red lights issue that was caused by either one or both of these being bad.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,213
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Camaro wont start!

Having a similar issue and am also following along with this thread and any answers given, hope you find some help and the answer 91'CamRS!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,006
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Car won't start. No fire and no spray from injectors

I know you had mentioned you checked the Ignition module and the pickup coil, but those are the two biggest factors in having spark and injectors firing correctly... and it sounds like one of the two...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-18-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: failed smog thread.....

do you have the A.I.R. system in? I didn't when I inspected and that's how my smog failed.... just throwin' the idea out there
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 911
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: weird timing issue and need help its my daily driver

I'm fairly surprised at everyone in this tread telling 19f0rmula88 to just go get it fixed at a shop when he clearly wants to learn how to fix it himself! I thought that was the point of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,655
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 92 Bird, No crank No Start, help please!

I had the same issue for about a month until I found out that one of the screws that hold the wiring to my starter had stripped and wasn't holding a tight contact. It wasn't allowing full voltage...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-24-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,451
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Macco?

I'd take off your headlights, door trim, etc and tape up what you can when you take it there, just let them know your going to do that. I prep'd myself and left my headlights/taillights on by just 1...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
11-24-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,451
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Macco?

My Camaro was painted by Maaco and they did an ok job. Sure its not perfect but my car is one whole color now and looks good if I keep the paint clean and waxed. It really is important to check out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 305 TPI wont hold an idle

I'm with jtsk on this one, but if your fuel filter did its job your injectors will be ok. Just replace the filter and see if you can get pressure in the fuel lines again. Autozone is showing the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Just can't find the problem

Had a similar problem with mine, ended up being the pickup coil inside the distributor. The coil wasn't sending a signal to tell the injectors to fire. Its like a $15 part but you have to pull the...
Forum: TPI
08-24-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,118
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: why is my 88 iroc-z not firing?

If your not getting spark from your ignition coil to the distributor, try unplugging the 4-pin connector going to the distributor ICM and check for spark. If you have spark with the 4-pin connector...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: AAAAARRRR Fing start

If you haven't already, test to make sure your injectors are firing. Easiest way is to crank the engine a few times, then pull one of the plugs and check to see if its wet with gas. psi at the rail...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: AAAAARRRR Fing start

how did you confirm spark and fuel? Are you sure the fuel injectors are firing?
Forum: TPI
07-16-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,249
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: iroc 89 tries to fire on fluid but will not stay running

sounds similar to a no start issue i was having (it eventually stopped starting hot or cold)

see: This thread (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/571342-need-help-no-start.html)
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,079
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: A.I.R. removal

A small note when you remove all of the air components... don't just chuck them in the trash as the diverter valve alone is a $250+ part!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Car won't restart after getting up to running temp.

I had a similar problem where I'd get spark but no start after the engine warmed up. I replaced the Ignition Module and never had a problem since. So thats what I'd try, good luck!
Forum: V6
05-24-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Fuel pressure connection leaking

So the valve is stuck open a bit? If you have one available i'd try attaching a fuel pressure gauge onto the valve and see if that stops it from leaking.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 89 iroc dying out, smoking

the first few things i would check are the codes, your timing, and if you can hold a steady idle while in drive with the brakes full on. Also see if you get an rpm change depending on how hard you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: my dd has a new problem HELP!!!

nope you won't have to d/c the battery just hold the iac upside-down(spindle facing down), so that you don't get any carb cleaner in where the iac motor is

good luck!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: my dd has a new problem HELP!!!

If your looking at the engine from the front... on the right hand side of the throttle body theres a small screw that stops the throttle from falling back too far. If you tighten that screw further...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-21-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: wiring and emissions

89 TA called it, the grey wire goes to the fan switch on the passanger side of the block between cyl 6 and 8 seen here:

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: my dd has a new problem HELP!!!

it sounds like your engine is almost stalling out but the ecu is repeatedly trying to save it (the rpm surging and dipping). try adjusting your idle air and increasing your idle rpms a bit and see if...
Forum: TPI
05-13-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,206
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: timing mystery

you disconnected the est wire too?
Forum: TPI
05-13-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,633
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Engine Swap to TPI..and code 34 and 43

When you get a code 43 bad knock sensor the car goes in 'limp home' mode... aka dumps in gas and takes the timing way back. It thinks something is causing a constant knock and tries not to damage the...
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 664
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Runs, but only briefly?? Need help diagnosing

Sorry I wrote that pretty fast....

So if you jumper your ALDL connector, the connector next to your fuses that you use to flash ses codes (as explained in this article...
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 664
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Runs, but only briefly?? Need help diagnosing

If you jumper the A and B terminals like you were checking ses codes, and then wait a minute for the IAC to fully close... then unplug the IAC connector and remove the A B jumper you should be able...
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 664
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Runs, but only briefly?? Need help diagnosing

the buzz could be the motor in your IAC valve trying to work, try unplugging the IAC valve and see if you still hear the buzzing anymore
Forum: TPI
05-13-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,633
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Engine Swap to TPI..and code 34 and 43

I have almost the same setup you have now... had a '89 350 put in and changed over to map from maf. I had the 43 error as well! Replacing the knock sensor made a huge difference in how well the...
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 772
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: ok timing

Service mode just uses the SES light to tell you if your car is in closed or open loop while running. Usually you'd start the car first and then add the paperclip after the car's running
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 772
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: ok timing

The car goes into service mode, if everything's working fine don't worry too much about it just remember to unhook it next time
Forum: V6
05-13-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 772
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: ok timing

if i set base timing to ten. it goes to like 16... is that supposed to happen?


higher timing set by the ecu is a good thing, the more advance (higher) the timing, the more torque and power......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,649
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: 87 trans am gta starting and stalls immediately

So your getting spark but no fuel, or is it the other way around? My first guess would be a bad Ignition module
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,529
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Help! Leaking gas from fuel rail.

I would depressurize the rail then check the o-ring and replace it if necessary, but I wouldn't use jbweld etc as if that doesn't work, then you've got a trashed fuel rail. I know because I tried jb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,529
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Help! Leaking gas from fuel rail.

At the end of the aluminum plug is a rubber o-ring that seals that end off, most likely the o-rings worn out and you have some gas getting by.
Forum: Cooling
05-10-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: fan not coming on

Your thermostat and fan are not interconnected in that way. The thermostat opens and closes without any electrical/relay connections and is simply a small valve that opens up when hot. If your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,512
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: service engine soon

This tech article should help get you started...

https://www.thirdgen.org/service-engine-light-error-codes (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/../service-engine-light-error-codes)
Forum: Cooling
05-10-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: fan not coming on

If your temp is spiking high and then immediately coming down from 240+ and your fan is always on, its usually your thermostat not opening correctly. Once your thermostat finally opens colder coolant...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-10-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,125
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Testing Ignition modules

Try unplugging your 4pin connector and checking for spark while cranking, this ignores the pickup coil and just relies on the ignition coil and module. If you have spark after unplugging the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: Need help... no start when hot, but will crank

Just to close this thread in case someone else has similar problems... the reman distributor I purchased from autozone had a dying ICM. One new Ignition Control Module (and a TPS adjustment) later...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: header install, no start now

Check your grounds(on the back of the heads) and also make sure you have a constant 12v to the pink wire going to the ignition coil with your key in the "on" position. Also make sure that all of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: crank, no start no spark

If your not getting spark but your getting 12v while key is on 99% of the time its either the ignition module or the pickup coil. Also I don't think its vats as your starter is cranking and vats...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By racethesunlive

Need help... no start when hot, but will crank

Hi all... when I try to start my camaro while the engine is hot the car cranks but refuses to fire up. I'm thinking it might be the injectors refusing to fire but I'm not really sure. I've been...
Forum: V6
04-23-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,644
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: in a hurry need quick response knock sensor

The knock sensor is on the bottom of the block past the exhaust manifold on the passenger side. Not on/in the distributor. The sensor itself is only around 40 bucks at autozone and you should be able...
Forum: North East Region
04-22-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By racethesunlive

Re: do all firebirds get called camaros

My camaro just yesterday got called a "nice firebird" so I'm enjoying these responses
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