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Forum: Body
02-13-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

I've decided that I'll just paint the car myself. In the past few months I bought a house with a lift and a paint booth in it (lucky me, right?) so I might as well learn how to use it. I began...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
10-17-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Looking for IROC Hood (St. Petersburg)

I still need one...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
10-05-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Ransford2987

Looking for IROC Hood (St. Petersburg)

Looking for an IROC Hood, no rust or body work. Condition will reflect price. Feel free to reply in the message boards or PM me.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-05-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 4 IROC-Z wheel center caps used

Can you post or send a picture of all 4?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-05-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: [CA] IROC FOGS + Switch , Fog Grills

What were the fog lights painted with? And are there any issues with the adjusting mount/hardware?
Forum: Body
07-18-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Finally got the car registered and titled rebuilt. Inspection was fairly straightforward but the couple of trips to east Tampa from St Petersburg was a hassle. If you are looking to get a salvage car...
Forum: Body
06-19-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

That was the most concerning place for me initially. Without the structure of the header panel and the fenders, the headlight area looked wavy. Luckily after bolting it to the header panel, it was...
Forum: Body
06-05-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Got the nose put back on with the header panel and headlights installed. I painted a few brackets and cleaned up some plastics prior to putting everything together. There are a few things I left off,...
Forum: Body
05-27-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Got the nose/header panel mocked up. The aftermarket nose fits pretty well...way better than I expected from the horror stories. Check out the pictures below. The only thing that annoys me is the...
Forum: Body
05-25-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Got the replacement fender mocked up today. It took a little bit of 'persuasion' to get everything to fit correctly, but it turned out pretty well. I'll know more when I get the front end mocked up...
Forum: Body
05-23-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Welp, i guess that's something I'll have to work through. I'm going to hit up the junkyard next weekend to get a few brackets and such, so maybe I'll pull the nose off of one of the third gens there...
Forum: Body
05-14-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Got the nose off this afternoon. Had a little trouble with the header panel mount screws not staying in the panel itself where they mount to the fender. Fortunately the header panel broke during the...
Forum: Body
05-13-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

I'll post this here for anyone that needs it. Feel free to share if you happen to need any parts from RockAuto...
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Forum: Body
05-12-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

New OEM parts? I wasn't sure where to source those. If you have any sources, it may be useful for the future. I know that was part of the issue with the body shop I took it to; they couldn't source...
Forum: Body
05-11-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

So an update after many months. Bought the hood, fender, and nose new from Classic Industries. I'm sure I'll have some fitment issues, but I'll sort those out on my own. I got started tearing it down...
Forum: Body
07-20-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

I'm doing my best to sort the parts used, as the point made above about them fitting better is a valid one. However, I'd hate to find used parts that need work. I'm sure I will have plenty of...
Forum: Body
07-18-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Thanks for all the responses. I'll probably source the stuff that I'm not worried age can affect, like the core support, hood, and fender. The nose I'll probably buy aftermarket to make sure I don't...
Forum: Body
07-17-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

I fought for them to repair it. The issue was apparently where they could source the parts. The 7400 was their second offer. The hood is for sure gone, so is the fender I'd imagine. The nose is torn...
Forum: Body
07-17-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,429
Posted By Ransford2987

Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

My 1990 Iroc was my DD and I knew at some point the inevitable would happen. Luckily, this wasn't my fault; still, my car got totaled after the claim. It still runs and drives and so I bought it back...
Forum: Electronics
05-07-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

Your situation, and many others like it, are the reason we attempted to do this. The major limitation is still battery power and for that reason alone you wouldn't want to use these. But you can...
Forum: Electronics
04-28-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

Just wanted to give this thread an update in case anyone is still following it. In all, our wireless sensors worked. The communicated with an ECM out of the car, though the constant issue of battery...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-09-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 7730 ECM Bench Testing ->O2 Sensor Voltage

After having no luck, I just tried a sine wave input and increased the voltage to about 2.2V. The engine speed jumped up in tunerpro and sure enough O2 voltage started changing. Then I saw Rbob's...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-08-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 7730 ECM Bench Testing ->O2 Sensor Voltage

So the overall goal is to get an Arduino to interface with the ECM for our wireless sensor network. Realistically we could have made our own ECM and minimized the interfacing needs but its a senior...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-05-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 7730 ECM Bench Testing ->O2 Sensor Voltage

Using the power supply directly, I was putting in 0.49 to 0.51 V and saw 450 mV. After that I adjusted the voltage from 0 to around 800 mV just to see if the value would change and didn't see...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-05-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By Ransford2987

7730 ECM Bench Testing ->O2 Sensor Voltage

I'm currently trying to bench test an ECM and apply the O2 sensor voltage with a power supply. Using TunerPro RT to datalog at the same time just to verify readings I can get the various temperatures...
Forum: Electronics
09-21-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,237
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: new battery, new alternator. battery still not charging, car still dying

The car has to be running on its own. Otherwise you would only be measuring the batter from the car that's jumping yours. Charge the battery and then get it to run, even if for a short time. You just...
Forum: Electronics
09-21-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,237
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: new battery, new alternator. battery still not charging, car still dying

You have to have a connection issue between the alternator and the battery. Are you sure that's hooked up correctly? Are all the grounds made properly? I'd get a voltmeter and start testing each...
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

OrangeBird, you're right that a "cool factor" can definitely sell something. This won't have an app, though, and we are going into this knowing the outcome will not be received on the same level as...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-14-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: in need of transmission pan 700R4

I have one, it's the factory 700R4 pan. It doesn't have a drain on it, which is why I swapped it out. You can have it for the price of shipping, or you can buy one with a drain plug on ebay for...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

It isn't, but it's still a sweet setup. Fear not, Pocket, we'll be making these wireless sensors and trying them out on my car (eventually), and possibly another car if one of my partners in crime...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

That's a sweet setup for anyone venturing into LS territory. I might consider that when I drop an LS3 into my 80 Firebird. Still, though, eliminating or rerouting wires like that on a stock or...
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

I'm not sure exactly what the power level is for the IAC motor, but it can't be much; maybe a few watts. Even if the larger power consuming loads can't completely be wireless, battery and kinetic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,218
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Valve Seal Question

That depends on the leak by past your cylinder rings. I'd say try it and see if your pressure stays relatively constant. I don't know the common cfm leak by for this. Maybe you can find something,...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-12-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,914
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 1987 Formula 350 $4400

Sweet ride. Too bad you're not closer to Tampa...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,218
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Valve Seal Question

http://www.enginebasics.com/Advanced%20Engine%20Tuning/Changing%20Valve%20Seals%20In%20Motor.html

Valve cover bolts are somewhere between 2 and 7 ft-lbs. I wouldn't go any higher than that unless...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

TTT
Forum: Electronics
09-11-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

How do you mean the interface?

As far as the passive sensor, the wireless portion would be passive. The sensor would remain the same; the wireless transmitter would connect to the sensor itself,...
Forum: Electronics
09-10-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

TTT
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

OrangeBird, I would enjoy designing something like, but sadly it's been done (in some form or another). The door handle design that is used today isn't quite like that, but incorporating a...
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

Thanks for the input, guys. I definitely appreciate your time here. I completely agree with the worry that something can always go wrong with sensors, and adding another variable to the equation is...
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By Ransford2987

Wireless Sensors: Would you buy them?

This is a poll to see whether or not people are interested in wireless sensors. For my BSEE, I have to design and create a product, and I'd like to try my hand at creating some wireless engine...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
09-07-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Pay it Forward (free stuff)

No worries, man. I appreciate you trying. It's nice to see people post stuff on here they don't need anymore. Too bad some will still try to take advantage of that...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
09-06-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,025
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Pay it Forward (free stuff)

I have a gauge surround/bezel for free if someone wants to pay shipping. I have this in another post as well in the classifieds. It should be no more than $6 to ship. Let me know if you're interested.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-06-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: 7730 ECM, Rear Hatch Motor, Gauge Surround

REAR HATCH MOTOR: SOLD, other 2 still available. If I can't find a buyer for the gauge surround/bezel, I'll just scrap it. It's free if someone wants to pay shipping for it. Padded envelope should be...
Forum: Cooling
06-18-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: driverside coolant fan constantly runs

The fan power and the relay power are both grounded there? I thought the relay power was grounded via the ECM or the A/C pressure switch. I'll have to look at the diagram again. It might be the A/C...
Forum: Cooling
06-18-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: driverside coolant fan constantly runs

Is the negative of the relay grounded somewhere? Does it have a stock tune? Replacing the ECM wouldn't fix the issue unless it was internally grounded in the ECM, assuming of course that the memcal...
Forum: TPI
06-03-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Tpi experts!!

:yup:
If the ECM isn't throwing a code, then it isn't detecting any faults with the sensors it's reading. That doesn't mean that something that can't affect the sensors isn't causing this. I would...
Forum: Interior
05-30-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,615
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: Rear hatch motor will not stop trying to pull down

You might as well rebuild that whole thing while it's out. It's around ~$140 shipped for the rebuild kit which includes the motor (I think the link posted above is it) and everything else you need. A...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,045
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: What part is this? its leaking fuel all over my engine

:yup: about the carb cleaner (that your idle went up due to a vacuum leak). So did you take your FPR apart? The diaphragm was ok? There should be a vacuum line that connects to the top of the FPR to...
Forum: History / Originality
05-30-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By Ransford2987

Re: buying a car question.

Definitely take it for a drive and look for any cracking vacuum lines under the hood. Like RedLeader said, look for rust too. Other than that, it seems to be a nice car. With him doing all that work...
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