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Forum: DIY PROM
04-29-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Anyone know of a $DA3 hack (like the ANHT hack)?

sorry didn’t realize this is what probably what you meant from the get go.

http://www.gearhead-efi.com/Fuel-Injection/showthread.php?341-16159278-ECM-Information-DA2-DA3
Forum: DIY PROM
04-28-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Anyone know of a $DA3 hack (like the ANHT hack)?

If my brother had any desire to have stuff done to his I'd have build some things out for it. But I'm curious since it seems to be one of the most ignored years of all.
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,398
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: DynoDon headers

Any chance of getting front mount turbo headers/Downpipe for a 92 5 speed (firebird) tpi?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 136
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Third gear slipping after fluid loss

Hey trans specialists, I had a transmission cooler line pop off and empty the transmission (4l60e). I towed it home and fixed the cooler line, then refilled it. It drove great for a few miles and I...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D Candy: CEL flashes When KR, yet another wideband patch etc.

Valet Mode added; 15.8 Degrees when in Mode 1 of Drivemode. Mode 0 is Diagnostic/Fuel Cut Mode, 2+ is still normal.
MAT (IAT) timing Adder Table added.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Getting started on tuning.

I disagree... There's a curve, but the basics can be learned in a day or after reading a simple how to:
VE log RPM and MAP, raise or lower VE in small increments at first and see how it changes to...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-07-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D Candy: CEL flashes When KR, yet another wideband patch etc.

Not that anybody cares, but I've updated the CEL flash code to no longer flash when key off so it looks OEM.
I've also uploaded the Drivemode base code. This allows different modes to be selected...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D Candy: CEL flashes When KR, yet another wideband patch etc.

Do NOT use the a13 patch. It's not been coded in the patches yet.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-24-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Vanilla Ice

$8D-T: CEL flashes When KR, yet another wideband patch etc.

Here's a tunerpro patch to have the Check engine light flash on when KR is above a threshold. Scalar at top has the KR value you wish to turn on for.
DriveMode is a mode changing developmental...
Forum: Power Adders
02-12-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,379
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Read this turbo map.

Don’t know what happened here.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-10-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,014
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-T Test bin

I will be updating the Tuner pro file above soon. So watch for that if anybody even cares!
Forum: DIY PROM
02-10-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

Lost all of my personal disassembly on this stuff so I am reverse engineering my own work right now. I've realized that the Scalars and Offsets above are incorrect. I've got new values and I'll...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,014
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-T Test bin

Anybody run this under boost yet? After 7 years I'm going to tune this car. Still stock, but want to optimize it.
Forum: Fabrication
04-12-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,668
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Just got into 3D printing

That's a cool idea, I may need this if/when I ever go back to power windows. Do you have a picture? I might draw one up when I'm bored.
Forum: Fabrication
02-02-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,668
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Just got into 3D printing

Sure, uploaded it for you. I don't remember how in depth this design was. I don't think there's an attachment method build into the model. This was just an idea I had. So don't expect it to be...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-28-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

you could keep boost low and scan every pass as you increase torque demand. If you notice major discrepancies it would be easy to see prior to danger. The code is simple, basic and complete. Not a...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-16-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

early in the thread I say exactly how to check/tune the 1/2/3 bar map on the bin file.
Should be very easy to check/edit with what I posted.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-16-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

Hey, currently I'm pretty removed from the project, but not permanently abandoned. Just way down on priorities list right now.

I don't remember any switches for that, but it's been quite a while...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-05-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

Well, The code is pretty basic work. It's got extended tables and MAF ranges so it might be ready to go as-is with basic tuning. It's a tune so everything else is as it is now. Swap the MAF and off...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-05-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,679
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-Turbo bin development thread

No, I’m still here. Just never got anybody to test and my turbo is still on the shelf.
Forum: TPI
11-16-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: another frustrating intermittent code 33

If you believe it in error you could adjust the threshold for the code.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,646
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: If my car sounds like a diesel truck is that bad?

OK so they haven’t logged in here in ELEVEN years OK so this thread is nearly 14 years old.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-15-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Advice on build ? procharger

See sig for info
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,331
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: BLMs and Spark Plug read contradict each other

Sounds doable for sure. Is there a well documented disassembly somewhere?
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,331
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: BLMs and Spark Plug read contradict each other

I don’t think that would complicate it too much but I’ve never looked trough the bin.

maybe 2 multiplier tables. One for each set of injectors per cylinder.
the code is the same, you’d just add...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,331
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: BLMs and Spark Plug read contradict each other

Has nobody modified the LT5 bin to have VE tables for the different cylinders?
Or a multiplier per cylinder?
Seems like if it’s already sequential throwing in a multiplier that references the...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: point me in the right direction

Here (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-prom/)
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: point me in the right direction

You need the XDF to tell tunerpro where the tables are for your bin.
You need the bin because without it you don’t have a file to alter or upload to the ECU. There is a way around that and that’s to...
Forum: Convertibles
11-05-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 89 GTA ASC Project

Butt dynos are all different. Fact remains that it changes the ride softness due to physics.
Forum: Convertibles
11-05-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 89 GTA ASC Project

17" tire on a car designed for 16" rims will not ride as smooth.
The 17" only comes in cheese yellow, not GTA gold.
Forum: Fabrication
11-02-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Fabricating A Firebird Aerowing/Mecham Wing Hybrid?

Yes, I've been considering a version that would work with my convertible. I have a 3d printer so it's on my todo list whenever I get a design idea I actually like.

Also the design difference is...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-21-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,014
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-T Test bin

The BLM locking is quite easy to do.
This only runs 1 MAP as it's currently configured. It wouldn't be too difficult to add a second MAP and coding to choose one based off of MAP readings but I...
Forum: Convertibles
08-14-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: 87 vert map light or no?

My 92 vert has the mirror map lights.
Forum: Convertibles
08-05-2018, 12:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,668
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Third Gen Convertible Hard Top (Realistic Idea?)

Mine is all said and done in seconds.
Far far faster than any power system will do it.
basic maintenance will keep solenoids popping and latches working.
Forum: Convertibles
08-04-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,668
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Third Gen Convertible Hard Top (Realistic Idea?)

I have no experience with a top other than a fourth gen. While it was easy to deal with while in car, I’d never trade the tonneau cover for tacky covers or no cover. I have found the top very quick...
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,668
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Third Gen Convertible Hard Top (Realistic Idea?)

Don't ruin a soft top attempting this. Parts are already rare enough and it sounds like it's only going to be abandoned.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-25-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,771
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

That's the only set of aftermarket gages I have EVER seen that look good! Very well done.
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,716
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: is my 1991 base firebird a rare bird?

How much do you want for it?

It'd be worth more to me without GFX
Forum: Convertibles
07-22-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,795
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 92 Trans Am Convertible Restomod Project

that would be perfect. I’ll look into this as a possibility for sure
Forum: TPI
07-21-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 38,650
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: TPI go fast tips and tricks?

while I agree with you I must say that having driven several brand new LS1 Camaro there’s the possibility of GIGANTIC acceleration gaps between them.
I do believe it’s 100% possible and PROBABLE...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-20-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,014
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: $8D-T Test bin

Anybody try this yet?
Forum: TPI
07-20-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 38,650
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: TPI go fast tips and tricks?

Never heard of a 1le/b4c tune.
Wouldn’t that have shown up at some point in the last 25 years?

Maybe I missed it.
Forum: Convertibles
07-15-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,795
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 92 Trans Am Convertible Restomod Project

Sick of my soggy armrest, I'm thinking about 3d printing the firebird armrest. Either to be covered in the OEM vinyl or to be coated in some other material.

Benefit of the 3d print is that I can...
Forum: Convertibles
07-11-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,795
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 92 Trans Am Convertible Restomod Project

I hope you're in it for the long haul. My availability window for this has closed for the year and I've not been able to do anything. But now that AC is working it's much closer on the todo list. ...
Forum: Convertibles
07-11-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,672
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Body swap

Am I going crazy? It's only the front you can swap. The rear body is either camaro or firebird only due to the fenders/taillights.
Forum: Convertibles
07-09-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,795
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: My 92 Trans Am Convertible Restomod Project

Finally got around to working on the car. Hooked up the gages to the ac and found out I didn’t have a leak after all and it was just the low pressure switch. Swapped that out and installed the blower...
Forum: Convertibles
04-17-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,336
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: PLEASE HELP, 1989 I-ROC CONVERTIBLE TROUBLES. ANY HELP APPRECIATED

How much do you want for 2 of them?
PM me!
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Knock counts at Cruise?

This means the knock jumps up quickly in your case. Or at least while you're datalogging.

The Knock counts reported sounds like it's 2 bytes together. The MSB and LSB so a correct logging file...
Forum: Convertibles
03-23-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,407
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: A Pillar Moldings

If so I'm missing the same thing.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-19-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vanilla Ice

Re: Knock counts at Cruise?

It's the same reason you downshift to accelerate. You need more leverage.

KR is there for a multitude of reasons. Tuning it out completely is a waste of time because the variables contributing...
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