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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Ended up being a leaky/failed... injector. I got and installed the old injectors today and it runs perfect again!!! thank you everyone for your help and input!

Forum: TPI

05-06-2014, 08:54 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Look at original post

Forum: TPI

05-05-2014, 10:57 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

The engine is clearly struggling to turn over one piston when starting so in my continuing suspicion of a leaky injector, i pulled the fuse to the fuel pump to prevent priming and tried starting the...

Forum: TPI

05-05-2014, 05:13 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Well after taking the plenum and fuel rail off and visually inspecting and ohm-ing each injector, I now have a couple new symptoms. Turning the key on I can hear the fuel pump priming but I walk...

Forum: TPI

05-05-2014, 12:08 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

I will pull them out today and see if I can find any obvious restrictions and let you know. Thanks for the reply!

Forum: TPI

05-03-2014, 12:19 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Well its not the cam... i am pretty sure it is either spark or injectors

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 07:24 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

2904= Engine turned off, keys thrown on the counter, and a Pepsi taken out of the fridge

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 06:58 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

The fueling is running pig rich. Had blm's right around 128. I had a wiped cam lobe suggested to me so I will test that when I get home

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 05:25 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Here's a log export of when i had it out yesterday.

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Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 05:16 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

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Plugs pulled on wednesday. they all look more or less the same. Tunerpro shows temp correctly. 185 when warmed up.

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 04:33 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

I disconnected the MAF but didn't even put it in gear because it was running so bad.
Running with no MAF

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 04:18 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

The ignition module is the first thing i replaced. got a new Echilin one from napa and threw that in there, no change. and I have the new one that came on the dizzy on tuesday in there now. I...

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 04:11 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

i haven't had EGR hooked up in.... 4 or 5 years. Any way it could magically open itself?

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 03:46 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

I tested fuel pressure yesterday. 42 psi with Key on engine off. 32-35 running at idle with the vacuum reference hooked up. pressure rose with throttle input up to around 45. i believe it was 45...

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 02:04 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

disconnected the O2 and no change. I just ohmed all the spark plug wires and the injectors and they all checked out. Are there any ideas? Things to check? i am out of ideas

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 11:20 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Re: Major rough idle

Thank you for the reply, i will try that when i get back from class.

If it fixes it does it mean the O2 sensor is bad? I did replace it with another O2 i had.

Forum: TPI

05-02-2014, 12:31 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,036

Posted By Solders18

Major rough idle

My adventure started on tuesday when i was driving to school. it started running rough and progressively got worse as i kept driving. by the time i got to school and parked (about 5 minutes/1.5...

04-22-2014, 01:51 AM

Replies: 293

Views: 92,014

Posted By Solders18

Re: The Plasti Dip Thread!

Just make sure to clean the surface really well (obviously) I have read about and had good results with simple green both in surface prep and maintenance cleaning. For my rims, normal car soap wasn't...

04-21-2014, 11:13 PM

Replies: 293

Views: 92,014

Posted By Solders18

Re: The Plasti Dip Thread!

i am really interested in how it holds up. i know plastidip is good to about 300 degrees so it could bake a bit on hot days/shut down.

I dipped my entire spoiler yesterday

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Forum: TPI

02-23-2014, 06:05 PM

Replies: 23

1st TPI 3rd gen - trying to fix "issues", help?

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Posted By Solders18

Re: 1st TPI 3rd gen - trying to fix "issues", help?

you need to drop the pressure WAY down. you are just drowning your motor with 24 pound injectors at 58 PSI. you are turning those 24 Lb injectors into close to 30 pound. you aren't near modified...

Forum: DIY PROM

02-23-2014, 05:13 PM

Replies: 11

$32 to $6E after inj swap, idle diff huge

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Posted By Solders18

Re: $32 to $6E after inj swap, idle diff huge

jjcuff, how did you make/get those history tables? my adx file doesn't have them

02-20-2014, 01:24 PM

Replies: 293

Views: 92,014

Posted By Solders18

Re: The Plasti Dip Thread!

I love how cheap this stuff is and if you don't like it just peel it off

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02-15-2014, 08:37 PM

Replies: 293

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Posted By Solders18

Re: The Plasti Dip Thread!

Been playing around with platidip lately:

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Forum: TPI

02-08-2014, 07:40 PM

Replies: 16

K&N filter on TPI

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Posted By Solders18

Re: K&N filter on TPI

I have gutted my air box and added in "ram scoops" behind the fog lights and haven't noticed any difference on how quickly they get dirty. i am impatient when it comes to letting the filters dry. i...

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-23-2014, 11:16 PM

Replies: 4

Disabling LS1 fuel pressure regulator for TPI

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Disabling LS1 fuel pressure regulator for TPI

Thanks for the replies everyone, we decided not to drop the tank and just wait to put in the LS1 during spring break or summer

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-20-2014, 12:43 AM

Replies: 4

Disabling LS1 fuel pressure regulator for TPI

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Posted By Solders18

Disabling LS1 fuel pressure regulator for TPI

Exactly what the subject says. i need to disable the LS1 regulator so the fuel rail regulator will do the regulatin'. i also need to know if i disable it, is it permanently disabled or can it be...

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-20-2014, 12:20 AM

Replies: 263

LS1 fuel tank (Plastic 99-02 style)

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Posted By Solders18

Re: LS1 fuel tank (Plastic 99-02 style)

so running the LS1 tank with a tpi, i need to disable the LS1 fuel pressure regulator in order to allow the regulator on the fuel rail to regulate the pressure. i am not finding how to do this. can...

Forum: TPI

01-19-2014, 10:26 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 3,842

Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

Oh ok I thought you swapped out an ls1. I think you would be the first in history. Ls1 and third gen is perfect combo

Forum: TPI

01-19-2014, 10:20 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 3,842

Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

you went from LS1 to L98?! :eek: whyyyyy?

Forum: TPI

01-19-2014, 04:32 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 3,842

Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

First thing would be a minimum air and tps adjustment. If that doesn't get it (like mine) take off the throttle body and clean it really well with brake cleaner. Be sure to take off the iac housing...

Forum: TPI

01-19-2014, 12:56 AM

Replies: 23

Views: 3,842

Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

Is it supposed to or not supposed to?

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-19-2014, 12:24 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 2,678

Posted By Solders18

Re: Dorman 800-120 for 4th gen tank swap

so playing around with all the parts, i have the 3/8" over the nylon tubing and can run the 800-170 adapter to plum into the 3rd gen lines. my question is, is the nylon strong enough to clamp the...

Forum: TPI

01-19-2014, 12:14 AM

Replies: 23

Views: 3,842

Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

Hmm, a fuse perhaps? it sounds like no spark or incorrect dizzy placement, although i would think it would at least run terrible with the dizzy in the wrong spot... :huh:

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-18-2014, 11:56 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 2,678

Posted By Solders18

Re: Dorman 800-120 for 4th gen tank swap

so these are the two parts i have that i thought i needed from reading this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/635170-4th-gen-fuel-tank.html

I also have 5/16 and 3/8 inch fuel line.
...

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-18-2014, 11:25 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 2,678

Posted By Solders18

Re: Dorman 800-120 for 4th gen tank swap

when you said that it doesn't clip onto the nylon i was thinking i would need something like that. i have the dorman 800-170 to hook into the 3rd gen supply lines. will i need the part you suggested...

Forum: LTX and LSX

01-18-2014, 09:33 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 2,678

Posted By Solders18

Dorman 800-120 for 4th gen tank swap

I have been working on a 4th gen tank swap and have the tank in and working on adapting the fuel lines. I have the return line figured out but the supply line is giving me trouble. I saw on another...

Forum: TPI

01-13-2014, 03:52 AM

Replies: 5

TPI Throttle Body On Ebay

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Posted By Solders18

Re: TPI Throttle Body On Ebay

Did you notice any gains? They claimed 15-20 HP on a stock motor. Seems like a lot for a lesser restricting item.

Forum: TPI

01-13-2014, 03:42 AM

Replies: 11

What do these wires go to

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Posted By Solders18

Re: What do these wires go to

:lmao: pretty sure a 700r4's not going to have a skip shift eliminator...

I can take a picture tomorrow if there is still confusion

Forum: TPI

01-13-2014, 03:37 AM

Replies: 23

What percentage of people conquer DIY PROM chip burning?

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

It is well worth the money to get a set of bosch 3's from south bay even though your injectors ohm out fine. i changed mine out a couple weeks ago and gained 4 mpg on the highway. starts and runs...

Forum: Interior

01-12-2014, 12:48 PM

Replies: 16

Door Lock Actuators

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Door Lock Actuators

Did my locks yesterday and happy to report they work again! Didn't have to get new actuators or anything, just went at it with brake cleaner to get all the old sludge out then put a good coat of wd40...

Forum: Interior

01-11-2014, 02:49 PM

Replies: 16

Door Lock Actuators

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Posted By Solders18

Re: Door Lock Actuators

Rainy season in So. Cal... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

But i am going to try this today and see if i can free mine up

Forum: DIY PROM

12-23-2013, 07:44 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,715

Posted By Solders18

Re: What percentage of people conquer DIY PROM chip burning?

First things to do is dial in the fuel tables. this can mostly be done in a afternoon to get it pretty close and then further dialed in in datalogs and such. In the time i have been tuning (about a...

In our search for superior exterior illumination... (HID Projector Retrofit)

12-22-2013, 01:23 AM

Replies: 148

Views: 38,755

Posted By Solders18

Re: In our search for superior exterior illumination... (HID Projector Retrofit)

H4 bulb and you can get 4500k or 5000k for a crisp white 6000k max for hint of blue. you will need new housings like autopal, hella...ect. this set up with the properly shielded bulb is a good...

In our search for superior exterior illumination... (HID Projector Retrofit)

12-20-2013, 10:13 AM

Replies: 148

Views: 38,755

Posted By Solders18

Re: In our search for superior exterior illumination... (HID Projector Retrofit)

I prefer Kensun off of amazon over DDM mainly for their customer support. I had a ballast go out with each company and DDM wanted me to send back the bad ballast in order to send me a new one. Kensun...