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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-24-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,992
Posted By johndinu

Detroit speed subframe connectors

Anyone installed these?
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1982-1992-F-Body-Products/010110-subframe-connectors.html
Looked at these and I am very impressed with them. Wondering how much the installation...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By johndinu

Re: Suspension Overhaul

when I went over my suspension I have found a broken spring in front. originally wanted to reuse them. springs do not sag. unless you have one broken keep them.
had issues with the top strut plate....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By johndinu

89 350 GTA with pro-kits has 3/8in travel :(

Hello,
Took a peak under the car and I have 3/8in travel (if that) before k member hits the bump stop.
looked on the strut shaft and there is evidence that the travel is about 1in actually...
I am...
Forum: TPI
08-22-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By johndinu

Re: 91 GTA slight miss at idle, need help

ok after the bosch gen III's from southbay and a set of ngk platinum, idle really cleaned up. car runs like a bat out of hell. could't be more satisfied
Forum: TPI
08-10-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

UPDATE:
may have been old gas but idle really cleaned up
hit the strip and got 15s even @92mph on a very hot day.
fuel mileage improved too. old inj must have been leaking like crazy. avg 21+mpg...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-10-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

Re: 89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

thanks everyone for the updates.
car cleaned up, may have been old gas.
hit the strip and got an even 15s@92mph on a very hot day.
stayed too long at wot for my liking, if it would have shifted...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,771
Posted By johndinu

Re: Transmission Feels Loose

same here:
shifter suddenly felt loose:
cable bracket was holding onto one bolt only which was almost completely unthreaded!!
I'll blue Loctite them because can't tighten like an animal being that...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-13-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By johndinu

Re: 1200hp trans am... on the street!

looks like it... thanks for the link!!
yes agree with engine builds from magazines.
when time will come I'll come here for advice:)
thanks!!
Forum: Engine Swap
07-13-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By johndinu

1200hp trans am... on the street!

years ago I found the most badass post about this transam from Sweden or Finland or another northern Europe country... this car had an all-out drag engine BUT it was setup to run on street. Huge bbs...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

u're welcome and welcome to the club.
me too I think idle could be smoother but I only want to lay some rubber down :)
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

use a 12v led as a noid light to check for juice at the injector connector
manifold leak (like when u forget to plug a hose) should not affect that badly.
good luck!
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

ddamn... u could eat off of it!
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-30-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

Re: 89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

scanned a buddy's 87 5,0 tpi...
notable differences:

BLM 128 key on engine off/ 141-143 idle
BLM enabled NO / YES (need to re-scan mine)
MAF (gr/sec) 3840 /2610 !!!!...
Forum: TPI
06-29-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

lol did the same first time thing is I got together with a buddy when ordered and got 2 sets in the same package. gave him the instructions...
I am not implying they will leak with the felpros....
Forum: Body
06-29-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,012
Posted By johndinu

Re: How I Repaired My Trans Am Fog Lights

lol it's the first place I checked too!!
unfortunately I think it's only lens plus reflector, no bucket
Forum: Body
06-29-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,012
Posted By johndinu

Re: How I Repaired My Trans Am Fog Lights

ok my fog light buckets desintegrated... literally...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-29-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

Re: 89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

hi,
measured with voltmeter the tps. it was .43v and it would only go to 3.63v (heard should read more than 4v). adjusted to read .54v (this gave 3.78v WOT).
scanned the car having the scanner set...
Forum: TPI
06-29-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

heard the top ones from the dealer are meatier. have not seen side by side...
in my simple mind if u miss that lip maybe when u pull em out again the oring will remain behind. but can't see em...
Forum: TPI
06-28-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By johndinu

Re: looking for help with fine tuning my build

so does your laptop has these requirements for the winaldl?

Requirements

A PC with a serial rs232 port running a Win32 enviroment. ( Windows 95/ 98/ ME or Windows NT / 2000 / XP )
Forum: TPI
06-28-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

sorry hear about your misfortune.
just to say that I have used dishwasher detergent and installed first into the manifold. then placed the rails over them and finished by tightening the 4 bolts...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-27-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By johndinu

Re: Car wont turn over, please help

where is the click happening? the starter solenoid clicks? or u hear it behind the steering column, inside the car?
have someone turn key and use a large screwdriver to close the circuit and run the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-27-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

Re: 89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

Thanks everyone for answers.

Checked fuel pressure. Vacuum line disconnected from regulator (and plugged, as well as plenum nipple) at idle in park it reads about 43,5psi. ignition on is 42psi. If...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-27-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

Re: 89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

dunno about the pump.
I'll check fuel pressure standing and operating. maybe dirty filter? will replace this too.
scanner shows lean with the new injectors... I know old ones were dripping.
thanks...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-26-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By johndinu

89 tpi 350 runs poorly... what else is new?

Hi,
Could please someone point me towards some good read about the values ecm sees. What values are normal, need to interpret all that.
I have checked spark, put new injectors and verified they get...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

I see...
decided however to take em off after all. tried to push down on em a little and 2 front ones would go down and stay there, 2 rears would spring back up. so I don't trust they're properly...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By johndinu

Re: looking for help with fine tuning my build

read here...
http://winaldl.joby.se/
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

Re: installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

ok thanks for the quick reply.
wondering if I cycle the fuel pump it should be obvious if they leak. if they don't leak now, could they leak maybe later?
I ask because I bolted the whole thing back...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By johndinu

Re: 91 GTA slight miss at idle, need help

mine does the same....
put new injectors in, will report back
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By johndinu

Re: looking for help with fine tuning my build

was thinking one of these which can plot live data... either an old laptop with an interface cable either some other solution...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By johndinu

Re: looking for help with fine tuning my build

what about scanning, at least u'd see what the ecm sees...
Forum: TPI
06-16-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By johndinu

installed sfi bosch D3 injectors into fuel rail frst...

...as opposed to their instructions...
should I yank em out?
what are the implications? could sit too high into the manifold and not spray properly? or could they leak?
I could see that the lower...
Forum: TPI
06-12-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,083
Posted By johndinu

Re: Normal Fuel Mileage?

We use liters and kilometers and express fuel consumption as liters/100km. I converted using 1gal = 3.785liters and 1mile = 1.6km.
Forum: TPI
06-12-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,083
Posted By johndinu

Re: Normal Fuel Mileage?

89 350 tpi 700r4 mostly stock. 24mpg best ever on hwy, 15 city veeery relaxed driving.
In Canada u can get premium at Shell without any ethanol. pure gasoline I've heard has more energy. there is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By johndinu

Re: Can't pull codes

I have the same problem with another scanner. I get connection error. Did not tried the paperclip jumper to see if I get the 12. I know it worked in the past.
I had running with the inlet...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By johndinu

Re: TPI plenum question

ok, just checked, the tb gaskets are indeed different. for the 89+ (without iac passage in the plenum) the tb gasket it's opened in the sense that the two tb openings communicate. the earler style,...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,367
Posted By johndinu

Re: interesting info on TPI...

wow interesting info, thanks for sharing.
my car ia a 89 350 gta, stock with the exception of a high flowing cat and catback
just replacing the injectors with bosch gen III. since I have the...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By johndinu

Re: TPI plenum question

ok thanks for the reply.
now are there specific tb to plenum gaskets to account for the differences?
in my case the IAC air goes thru the gap in between the tb and plenum not sealed off by the...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By johndinu

TPI plenum question

Hi,
Took off my throttle body (car is 89 gta 350) and noticed the plenum does not have that triangular shaped opening in between and under the two round openings... Was wondering what's up with...
Forum: TPI
05-07-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By johndinu

Re: replacement injectors '89 350 tpi

my car have a rough idle, almost like wanting to stall. cleaned up the throttle body and idle control valve.
how did your car acted after these refreshments?
PS: If you are referring to the hose...
Forum: TPI
05-06-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By johndinu

replacement injectors '89 350 tpi

Hi,
I think I want to replace my multecs (I have at least 2 bad ones) with a set of bosch gen3 24lbs.
I'm wondering once I have the plenum off, what else to replace once I'm there (besides injector...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-15-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By johndinu

Re: Thinking about getting an Eibach Pro-Kit. Is a 1" drop really that bad?

that's an awesome method (crowbar). I'd definitely give it a try.
any method which keeps your face and fingers away from a compressed spring is gr8
Forum: TPI
09-15-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By johndinu

Re: car surges?

the conclusion of this? what was the cuprit?
thx
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-06-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,147
Posted By johndinu

Re: Shock opinion

I have the prokits and gr2's front and gas-a-just rears. I don't have sfc's for now, but when they'll come and once the gr2's are dead I think I will upgrade to koni yellows.
my findings are that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By johndinu

tpi idle hesitates, almost like wanting to die

car is stock. in the morning when cold it idles ok, but when at operating temperature idle is uneven and wants to die.
another issue although I was able to scan once in the past lately I can't...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-01-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,444
Posted By johndinu

Re: Tell me about the strut tower Bearing/Plates, Different options.

yes u have to ralign. u'll find the alignment is easier beeing that u can adjust cmber separately from camber
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-01-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,752
Posted By johndinu

Re: What do tie rod sleeves do?

the originals are easy to adjust, but u need a special wrench. I did not had one, so tried a vicegrip... by the time u reach for a vicegrip u just know its time for a kitkat.
I have ordered...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,444
Posted By johndinu

Re: Tell me about the strut tower Bearing/Plates, Different options.

I've originally gotten the moog mounts off rockauto. I was aware one of the slots is twice as wide as needed in order to acomodate all years thirdgen for some of the mounts, but the moog ones...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,840
Posted By johndinu

Re: EIBACH SPORT PLUS sportline springs and sway bar kit

Just to gove an update: car runs awesome with the following new parts:
wonderbar (top down)
gr2 struts
pro-kit springs and new moog insulators
new sway bar bushings and end links (moog)
founders...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By johndinu

Re: Thinking about getting an Eibach Pro-Kit. Is a 1" drop really that bad?

tossed a wonderbar in as well (tds)
u'll love the springs.
btw, I have used two 10000lbs ratchet straps to compress the springs and 2 smaller cambuckle straps to keep em compressed while...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-14-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By johndinu

Re: Thinking about getting an Eibach Pro-Kit. Is a 1" drop really that bad?

I just put in the prokits with moog insulator (front) I measure 26 5/8.
the car looks obviously lowered...
I have used the founders camber plates and gr2's in front gas a just in the back.
I doubt...
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