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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Weird oil pressure problems?

I'll definitely replace that. Is it hard to replace? Do I need any special tools?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Weird oil pressure problems?

Also it drives completely fine, so I feel like there can't be a serious problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Weird oil pressure problems?

Ok thanks a lot. When I changed the filter last week I looked at it pretty good and didn't see anything. And is a mechanical gauge install hard? Any links?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By MattGibson1

Weird oil pressure problems?

Hey guys,

Ok, '89 305 TPI. Always held 30lbs for the past 2 years. Lately has been racing between 25ish to 30lbs very erratically. At low speeds and in park sometimes dips to 15lbs, and today...
Forum: TPI
08-22-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,337
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: CODE 45? Completely lost!

All 3 times I changed the o2 it was very burnt.
Forum: TPI
08-22-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,337
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: CODE 45? Completely lost!

I believe that MAF has a 1 year warranty so I definitely need to put on another to see what it'll do. I got code 45 again today. No clue why. This is the 3rd o2 in about 2 months.
Forum: TPI
08-22-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,337
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: CODE 45? Completely lost!

The car ran like garbage before the MAF. And it is a used bosch unit. The MAF definitely made a huge difference. Also I'm getting about 165 miles per tank of gas. So something has to be wrong.
Forum: TPI
08-21-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,337
Posted By MattGibson1

CODE 45? Completely lost!

89 Iroc 305tpi. Car has new MAF and O2. I keep getting code 45 after the car warms up. I've had multiple o2's on it and still code 45. After it gets the code the car runs very rich and bogs down is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

True, should I go with bosch again?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

It has a new bosch o2. It didn't make a difference. It could have been bad though
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

Only after about 20 minutes of driving an o2 code
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

If I jump on it it blows black smoke still? And bogs down
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

I put on a new MAF and a bosch o2. The car starts and idles fine. But still has an SES light for low voltage to the o2? Any ideas?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

I unplugged the MAF and started it and it made a big difference
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

It now has no trouble codes. So something definitely happened
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

I put on a new cap and rotor and a coil wire and still no difference. How do you adjust the tps
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

I just pulled the codes. There was a code 43 and 45.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 964
Posted By MattGibson1

Running extremely rich, limp mode? bad maf?

Ok guys. My car has been running "decent" for sometime. If I jump on it from a stop it almost dies and goes nowhere fast. But does decent on the highway. But overall it was getting me from A to B...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Cylinder head questions?

Would vortecs bolt right on? And do you mean the vortecs off of the mid 90's tbi motors?
Forum: TPI
05-28-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Cylinder head questions?

Really? I've only heard good things about them.
Forum: TPI
05-28-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By MattGibson1

Cylinder head questions?

Hey guys. I was looking for some budget heads for a '89 350tpi. I was mainly just looking for some heads I could get for $500 or less and clean up myself. There are some double hump heads for sale on...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-12-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,068
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: My Iroc vs Mazda 6?

Yeah, he was lying about his mods a bit. It has since been to a dyno I believe it was around 250whp
Forum: Power Adders
05-12-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 724
Views: 79,828
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Chronicles of a 9 Second 305 Trans Am...

Just read through the entire thread. Awesome work man. The turbo setup looks fantastic. I'm happy to see someone build a 305 rather than hating on them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By MattGibson1

Lots of problems, someone help bad MAF?

Ok my camaro has a ton of problems. But 1st it does have a new IAC, adjustable MAF, new ECM. My car has recently displayed the codes 33,44,43,45,13,12. Also I do have a stock 25 year old cap, coil,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By MattGibson1

Good rocker upgrade for 305

I have a '89 Iroc with a 305. I was wondering what would be a good rocker upgrade over the stock? My cam is most likely going to stay stock for awhile due to money. But if anyone could give me links...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Intake or Head Gasket?

My car looks to be leaking above the timing cover. It always has a wet spot right above the cover and umder the coolant temp sensor. And whenever I start my car there are some droplets of what appear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By MattGibson1

Intake or Head Gasket?

Is there a way to tell if my car has a blown head gasket or a bad intake gasket? I've heard 3rd gens or notorious for intake gaskets. I have no idea whether my car has a bad intake or head gasket, is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By MattGibson1

Head gasket or intake gasket?

My car was losing a ton of coolant so I replaced the thermostat and put stop leak in my car. The car does hold coolant now but there is a wet spot on the ground and my oil doesn't look to good. But...
Forum: Cooling
12-23-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Well that's been replaced. Bit it's most likely a blown headgasket. Anyone want to buy a Camaro? Lol
Forum: Cooling
12-23-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Now it's impossible to start unless I keep my foot oj the gas. It leaked about a gallon of coolant last night. But it still runs fine. I'm thinking head gasket?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-22-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By MattGibson1

bbc/carbed sbc in a thirdgen?

Sorry to bring this up again but I need a lot of info or personal advice. My iroc has a 5.0tpi and it's on its last leg. I've always hated this motor and I'm sad to see it go, but I'm glad to watch...
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Just a little black stuff on startup. Probably just carbon. Car has 80k on it and sat for 8 years before I bought it.
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

My heat works fine.
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Can I get a tester from auto zone? And how do I use it?
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

I know man its just this is my daily so if something happens I'm out of a job. But as long as there is fluid in it it won't overheat. While it was parked and running (220) I had the hood open and...
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

I installed a new thermostat and nothing! My car got red hot again and I had to fill up it up with coolant. Then it ran perfect again. PLEASE HELP BEFORE I SELL THIS CAR!
Forum: Cooling
12-20-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Hey guys, I just started my car and let I let it run for about 30 minutes. And I put a piece of cardboard underneath the car and nothing dripped at all. And I carefully looked over the motor to see...
Forum: Cooling
12-20-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

I checked my oil and it was fine. And if my gaskets were bad wouldn't that cause it to run hot all of the time? It runs nice and cool up till it runs out of fluid.
Forum: Cooling
12-19-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Is my my thermostat bad?

Sorry for the misspellings lol, stupid autocorrect!
Forum: Cooling
12-19-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,393
Posted By MattGibson1

Is my my thermostat bad?

My car keeps randomly using all of my coolant. I have a new radiator, water pump, and hoses but somehow my radiator keeps drying up amd and making my car get red hot. It usually takes about a week...
Forum: TPI
12-16-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Porting a good good idea?

Could I just use a dremel tool from harbor freight? And I was going to buy some different runners and a plenum off of ebay or my local junkyard.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-15-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,068
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: My Iroc vs Mazda 6?

Only acceptable Mazda is the RX7
Forum: TPI
12-15-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By MattGibson1

Porting a good good idea?

I was thinking about buying a plenum off of ebay and porting it myself. I can get one for less than 60 bucks. Is this worth it? Will I notice any hp gain?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-15-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,068
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: My Iroc vs Mazda 6?

My buddy has a 99 GTP with a smaller pulley, exhaust, ignition and a CAI and I lose to him by about a car length and he is putting out 300ish hp
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-15-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,068
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: My Iroc vs Mazda 6?

A friend of mine has a 99 integra ls and was behind him while he was at WOT and had to press the brakes to avoid hitting him. And I know I could get the Integra
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-14-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,068
Posted By MattGibson1

My Iroc vs Mazda 6?

I have a '89 Iroc with a 305 tpi. Only mods are gutted airbox, k&ns, taylor wires and a granatelli MAF. A kid that I know has a '06 Mazda 6. It has the inline 4 with a 5 speed. Car made 160hp new. He...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-10-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Posted By MattGibson1

Will my TPI setup fit on an older 350 block?

Hey guys, I have a '89 Iroc with the 305 tpi. I was wondering if my tpi intake would fit on an older 350sbc. I can get a pretty good deal. And since I have centerbolt heads could I just put them on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: PLEASE HELP! SERIOUS IROC PROBLEMS

I checked the oil and it was a little low And I unplugged the MAF and it actually ran better.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By MattGibson1

PLEASE HELP! SERIOUS IROC PROBLEMS

For starters I have a'89 iroc 305tpi auto with just over 80k. I bought this car after it sat for 8 years. I put an alternator on it and drove it 300+ miles home with no problems. Since then I've put...
Forum: Body
11-16-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By MattGibson1

Re: Story of my 1986 SC shes PlastiDIPPED

It turned out really good man. Did you just buy cans of 0lasti dip or did you buy the spray gun? I don't have the thousands of $$ to paint my car and I was definitely considering this so it would at...
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