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Forum: V6
03-03-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Just adjusted the TPS about an hour ago. Car seems to run a tiny bit better but wont stay running worth a damn right now. It crank spark, run for 15 secs and die. I checked fuel pressure and verified...
Forum: V6
03-01-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

I just found a thread to adjust the TPS. I have a digi multimeter tht I use on my jeep all the time. I read that Im suppose to backprobe it at the middle and topmost wires and should set the voltage...
Forum: V6
03-01-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Ok so today I went outside and repaired all the vacuum lines and made sure they are all secured correctly. I also made sure the EGR valve was sealed. Anyhow I started it up. The car wont stay running...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

Well after talking to the guys at the shop, the car indeed starts. The problem was the ICM. Which they replaced for free and tried to time the car. I guess I misunderstood the guys over the phone....
Forum: V6
02-09-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Ok update: I GOT SPARK YES! ICM was bad and was replaced now the car starts. But as soon as it starts up the idle jumps to 3k rpm. Any ideas on what might be causing this? I need to test TPS...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

Ok so big update: I ended up taking the car to a shop. They managed to get the car running for a bit, but the wiring around the ignition stuff got too hot and burned up some of the wires. Anyone have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

I checked for pulse today. The injectors are giving off a pulse. I talked to six shooter a while back and he said the car should still crank without and ECM, well it should still spark. So I decided...
Forum: V6
01-24-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Ok so I checked for injector pulse today. It indeed has a pulse. I decided its probably just a bad ICM that I got from the store in the in the new dizzy. So I just took it back. Now I have to wait...
Forum: V6
01-21-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Well I took a look at the car today and it seems that the rear cold start injector connector is broken. Will this affect anything? I thought it was independent of the system. As for the injector...
Forum: V6
01-20-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Ah I kinda forgot about it and didn't give it much thought. Now I am more positive about trying to get my car running as dumb as that migh sound lol. Thanks for the helpmso far. I will test the...
Forum: V6
01-19-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

I will check the injectors tomorrow to confirm they are sending a signal. The white wire from the ICM to the coil is continuous. I made sure the wires were ok there. Is it possible that the ECM might...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

I just tested the coil itself today. The red wire has power going to it. The ground side of the coil itself has no flashing pulse on cranking. And yes the dizzy is turning with the engine. I will...
Forum: V6
01-19-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

I tested the coil today. The red wire has power going to it. The ground side of the coil itself has no flashing pulse what so ever. I tried swapping the coil out for another one and I still get no...
Forum: V6
01-18-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Ok I will try testing the coil tomorrow. I unfortunately have no time today because of some online stuff I have to get done for college. Hopefully ill get this thing figured out so I can drive it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

The wire from the coil is fine, I tired both the new wire I got and the old one that came off the car. I will be trying to test the coil itself tomorrow. Thanks for the input thus far.
Forum: V6
01-17-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

How would I go about checking this? Im not positive. I only checked the ignition wire that goes to the coil, and then the one from the coil to the ICM and they have power. Both are red/pink wires...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

whoops actually Im mistaken. There is power going to the ICM (fat pnk wire). The big wire from the coil itself going to the dizzy has no power in it. Sorry for the confusion. I got all messed up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

The dizzy came pre-assembled. I basically just stuck it on the car, set the timing to approx and tried to start it. Then I tested the other parts after finding out there was no spark. I have not...
Forum: V6
01-17-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Well the entire dizzy was replaced including the ICM as my old one was cracked. I verified the dizzy was receiving power from the red/pink ignition with the key in the on position. I verified this at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

The entire distributor was replaced, including the ICM since my factory one was cracked. I did verify there was power going to the distributor from the red/pink wire that comes from the coil. So the...
Forum: V6
01-17-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Re: Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

Dammit all this frustration with my EFI is not worth it. I shoulda went carbed, atleast my father knows how to tune a carb. :doh:

Well is there a way I can lock out the advance so I can make it...
Forum: V6
01-17-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 864
Posted By sam24th

Using aftermarket HEI on 85 ECM

I was wondering if anyone knows if I can use a vacuum advance HEI on a 1985 V6 engine with EFI. My ignition system seems to be fubared and Im trying to figure and easy way to just fix it so I can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

Re: No Spark Help please!

I just went and checked to make sure I was getting power at the (pink) wire when the key is in the on position. I confirmed that the ICM is getting power from the pink wire itself. Car still has no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By sam24th

No Spark Help please!

Ok so Im trying to get my car back up and running.

I replaced:
-sparkplugs
-wires
-cap
-rotor
-ignition control module
-distributor
Forum: V6
01-14-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By sam24th

Re: Some EFI to Carb help

Quite frankly Ive had it with my car in all honesty. I felt like pushing it off a cliff last weekend after trying to get the damn ignition fixed on it. Ive got all kinds of stupid electrical gremlins...
Forum: V6
01-13-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By sam24th

Some EFI to Carb help

Ok so I have my mind dead set on doing a carb swap on my 3.4. The stock EFI is just giving me a headache and I quite honestly dont want to deal with it anymore. I rather swap to carb for simplicity...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-01-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,960
Posted By sam24th

Re: 870 ECU to 165 ECU swap, PLEASE help

Dang it I was hoping you had gotten it wired up properly and running. My car is acting the exact same way as yours was and I cant get it to run for the life of me. I am 100% positive I have wired it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-01-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,960
Posted By sam24th

Re: 870 ECU to 165 ECU swap, PLEASE help

hey project 3.4 did you ever get yours working? I have the same symptoms as you were getting. My fan kicks on with the key in the on position. My car also seems to momentarily start but wont stay...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-01-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 64,198
Posted By sam24th

Re: V6 owners, take a look

Ok I thought Id add to this a lil bit since Ive been working ont he bird this weekend. I tried swapping the ECM from 870->165 that I got from bl85. Ive got the repinning all correct. But the car...
Forum: Fabrication
11-03-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,849
Posted By sam24th

Re: Firebird Frontend to camaro

Actually I have done the exact opposite. I put a cam front on my bird. I did this for the reason that it was wrecked and its all I could find at the time and to be honest I like it a lot more than...
Forum: V6
11-03-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,793
Posted By sam24th

Re: CONVERSIONS FROM F.INJECTION TO CARBURETOR

You also need a vacuum advance distributor. The factory Dizzy you have will not work with the carb swap. You can get a vacuum dizzy from an older S10 or S15.
Forum: V6
09-22-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,996
Posted By sam24th

Re: 1985 Firebird wont stay running

Ah you guys are right I checked the manual wrong. Anyhow the fuel pressure should be around 41-47 according to my manual. Also I tried swapping out MAFs. I have 4 OEM GM MAFs and swapped them all out...
Forum: V6
09-21-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,996
Posted By sam24th

Re: 1985 Firebird wont stay running

The injectors were tested and worked fine before reinstallation. I had then cleaned aswell. he fuel pressure is suppose to be 36PSI according to my shop manual.
Forum: V6
09-21-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,996
Posted By sam24th

Re: 1985 Firebird wont stay running

Fuel pressure was 35PSI at the rail. Im pretty sure its suppose to get roughly 36PSI so Im in the correct ballpark. With the aid of the gas pedal I can keep rev it up. However it will not idle and...
Forum: V6
09-21-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,996
Posted By sam24th

1985 Firebird wont stay running

So I finally have found time to work on the firebird recently. I did a 3.4 swap on it not too long ago and got it timed and running. Well today I went to start the car and it wont stay running. It...
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

Well for costs sake right now Im gonna hit the junkyard and try to find a varajet 2SE carb and S10 intake manifold with a dizzy. I plan on going with the eldebrock later when funds permit. From what...
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

I beg to differ, I actually found a dizzy that will work.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1164866,parttype,7108
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

Ok so scratch that, apparently your right it controls the air and fuel ratio. So it will run rich without the computer. I talked to an S10 buddy of mines and he says the S10s and blazers dont have a...
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

Yup its a firebird with a camaro front clip. The fenders, front bumper and hood are camaro. The rest is firebird/trans am. I added a trans am rear bumper and gfx to match the front camaro gfx.
...
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

Well im hitting up the wrecking yard tomorrow. Maybe I can find me an old S10 I can grab the carb and intake off of aswell as the dizzy. I plan on totally eliminating the electronics system as it has...
Forum: V6
09-01-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,922
Posted By sam24th

Re: My 2.8 to 3.4L swap project

Ok so I decided Im going to do a carb swap on my 3.4 at this point. I dont really care about my gas mileage that much and I want the ease of using a carb. My father and his mechanic friends know more...
Forum: V6
07-08-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,582
Posted By sam24th

Re: Alternator Wiring

Ok so I hooked up a 4gauge wire from the charge terminal to the junction behind the passenger headlight. (I think this is how it was wired from factory) Well now I have zero power for some reason....
Forum: V6
07-07-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,582
Posted By sam24th

Alternator Wiring

Ok so my battery isnt getting charged after doing the engine swap. The battery is brand new and is holding a charge fine. The alternator was working previously before the swap aswell. Im thinking I...
Forum: V6
07-06-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By sam24th

Small Idle Problem

Ok so after doing my engine swap and changing out most of the parts and whatnot my idle is a little bit off. It idles around 1200 in park when I first start the car and then around 1000rpm at idle in...
Forum: V6
06-29-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By sam24th

Re: please look!

If it is still leaking coolant after you replaced the headgaskets I would bet its a warped or cracked head. Theres really no other place the engine could mix coolant and oil unless you have a cracked...
Forum: V6
05-29-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,886
Posted By sam24th

Re: Just added my first 2.8, it knocks.

The 3.4 swap was pretty straight forward. I just recently did it on my car. You dont have to swap the electronics. I would just keep the 2.8 electronics and use the 3.4 injectors. Makes life soo much...
Forum: Body
05-16-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By sam24th

Re: Getting started on the interior

You can probably find some decent ones at a junkyard for cheap. Im not sure if you can get them new.
Forum: V6
05-15-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,793
Posted By sam24th

Re: Rear Main Seal

Uh this thread is like 6 years old....
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-14-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By sam24th

Re: Need a 1984 Firebird Center Console

Do you just need the shift plate or the whole entire console? Im pretty sure one from a manual is the same but the plate is different.
Forum: Body
05-14-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By sam24th

Re: How bad is it you think?

The PO on my car also used the fenders as jack points on mines. I used a crowbar and a hammer and jsut flattened it back out to where it should have been. GL with fixing your car. Doesnt look bad at...
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