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Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-25-2018, 11:33 PM
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Views: 1,507
Posted By MikeM2

89 IROC For Sale

SOLD - Thanks.
Forum: Car Audio
10-25-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Delco Bose Low Volume and distortion

Thanks. I’ll give them a call.
Forum: Car Audio
10-17-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Delco Bose Low Volume and distortion

I see this is an old post but I have a very similar situation with my IROC Bose system. Anyone ever figure this out?
Forum: Car Audio
08-30-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By MikeM2

Re: 89 IROC Radio Options

OK thanks. I did just see the post that had the nice printed surround. My have to go that route.
Forum: Car Audio
08-30-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By MikeM2

89 IROC Radio Options

Does anyone make a large face radio that bolts in where the stock radio fits now without cutting or modifying the bezel? I can put a single in but I don't like the look of all the extra space. Does...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-06-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By MikeM2

Re: 1989 GTA T-Top Car

Car has approximately 110k miles. Was told the engine has less than the car but can’t confirm that. Runs good though. I’ll try to get an engine pic later today but everything looks stock under the...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-22-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By MikeM2

Re: 1989 GTA T-Top Car

Forgot to mention that I was able to confirm the motor is the correct 5.7L. I found the 5.7 mark on the back of the motor. Not the original motor but it is the correct motor.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-22-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By MikeM2

1989 GTA T-Top Car

SOLD.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By MikeM2

88 vs. 89 Computer

So, in my 89 GTA that came with a 5.7L originally, I now have an 88 5.7L from another GTA. It was replaced years ago and was there when i bought the car. Trying to get it tuned up and kept struggling...
Forum: TPI
05-15-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By MikeM2

Re: New Engine Codes

Interesting. I’ll have to get under the car and look. I’m going to replace the knock sensor anyway. Thanks!
Forum: TPI
05-12-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By MikeM2

New Engine Codes

Hopefully this is in the right location on th site.

I have an 89 GTA 5.7L car. Car ran rough when I bought it, got it running better wit a new MAF, new TPS (and set correctly), and adjusting...
Forum: TPI
04-24-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By MikeM2

Re: 88 5.7 in an 89 T/A

Perfect - Thanks!


I'll start another thread for what's next.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By MikeM2

88 5.7 in an 89 T/A

OK so I bought my car earlier this year with it running rough and have it running well now but I am ready to start looking forward. It has a 5.7 TPI out of an 88 GTA in the car. The car is an 89 GTA...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Frankenstein is alive. Found a cracked vacuum line to the EGR and a bad engine ground. Not sure which did it but it started and ran well enough to get the timing light back on it and zero in the...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Working on diagnosing it. There are no codes in the system - checked. I am sourcing the equipment to do the diagnostics however it is not available immediately where I am located. I am simply trying...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Thanks Vinny. The timing is at 6 degrees. Good call on the ignition module. I’ll check that next. When I pulled the cap off, i did see surface rust on the base of the distributor. Thanks.
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Yes, I get it that it’s a Frankenstein. The price was right so I took a chance. From what I have researched, the main difference between 88 and 89 is the elimination of the 9th injector. My car has...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Sorry, meant to say no catalytic converters. O2 is in the pipe after the header. It was getting late.
Forum: TPI
03-30-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Won’t Idle and backfires

Used a fuel pressure gauge on the rail while just the key was on and then while I was working the pedal to keep it running.

If it’s bad fuel, not sure why it will run good every so often for a few...
Forum: TPI
03-30-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,142
Posted By MikeM2

Won’t Idle and backfires

OK so I picked up a very nice 89 GTA a week or so ago but is was running rough. Owner said it ran great last year but this year he pulled it out of storage and now it won’t idle and when I give it...
Forum: TPI
03-29-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Air Intake Question

Thanks. All my other '89 5.7 cars had what TTop350 shows. SOmeone must have replaced this with an older unit.
Forum: TPI
03-29-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By MikeM2

Air Intake Question

Anyone ever see an air intake like this? It is on my 89 GTA 5.7L. Not sure where it came from but it doesn't look like the stock one.
Thanks.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-20-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 0
[WI] Sold
Views: 479
Posted By MikeM2

Sold

Selling my 89 Formula. Not perfect but a good driver. Has a few scratches here and there but no rust to speak of. Tops do not leak. Interior is complete and original but has a couple tears and minor...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By MikeM2

Re: TPI Formula 350 Idle and no low end power

Got it. Thanks!
Forum: TPI
02-05-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By MikeM2

Re: TPI Formula 350 Idle and no low end power

Thanks!


I have checked the fuel pressure - right at 43 (a little on the low side but I think it's still good?) but I didn't pull the regulator line. Hadn't considered the balancer may be off....
Forum: TPI
01-26-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By MikeM2

Re: TPI Formula 350 Idle and no low end power

Timing is set at 6 deg.


Thanks.
Forum: TPI
01-25-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By MikeM2

Re: TPI Formula 350 Idle and no low end power

Didn’t think about valves. Ill give it a shot. Thanks!
Forum: TPI
01-25-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By MikeM2

TPI Formula 350 Idle and no low end power

I could use some help. I have been trying to find the problem with my 1989 Formula 350. The car has the original engine but the gentleman I bought it from did some head work after it blew a head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By MikeM2

Sputter

still working through the issues with the 89 Formula 350 I bought a couple months ago. One by one I have been replacing pieces. So far, new MAF, TPS,and IAC. Now it starts and idles at least so I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

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OK so here's another question. Still tracking down the same problem. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

OK so maybe I'm crazy. Now every time I put it in diagnostic mode, the fans are coming on. Who knows.


Found out that the O'Reilly's part number didn't match for that brand of TPS. Ordered a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Also - I just read in another post, that when I put a jumper between the A and B pins on the under dash connector, my electric fans should come on with the ignition on. Mine does not come on every...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Ok so finally getting back to the car. Checked voltage on the TPS and it all checked out fine but still getting the same code. Went ahead and bought a new TPS from O'Reilly. Put it on but couldn't...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-20-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By MikeM2

Re: T-Top Storage Bag

I wound up finding one locally. Thanks everyone.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Went out to the garage and took a couple more swings at it. Didn't test the injectors yet but I fired it up again and warmed it up to get ready to test them when the SES light came on. First time its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Did not ohm out the injectors. Haven't figured out how to do that with my meter yet. I may be leaning toward replacing the MAF. Its the original and I can see dark spots on the hot wire. Talked to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Couldn't see any obvious vacuum leaks under the plenum and it appears everything is connected. Put a fuel pressure gauge on the rail tonight. Turned the key on without starting the car and had 40psi....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-21-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Ok, well I set the IAC and the TPS as described. No change. Sprayed carb cleaner all around the intake when running, no change in RPM or noticeable difference. Even when its warmed up, the idle is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Oh - and no SES light on. Don't have a code reader yet but the car sat all winter with the negative cable disconnected. The light hasn't come on in the couple days I've owned it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

I'm near Lake Mills - East of Madison


Probably going to replace the original injectors anyway so any recommendations as to which ones to use? I hear over and over that the stock injectors are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

OK - thanks. I'll start chasing vacuum leaks and see what happens.


Going to take advantage of these rare nice days in Wisconsin in February!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Re: Misfire

Plugs, wires, cap are all good. Even after it warms up, it still has a little hesitation and will backfire when you hit the gas from low idle. Shoul he have changed the chip with the exhaust and cold...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,927
Posted By MikeM2

Misfire

Got the 89 Formula 350 home and now starting to tackle a couple issues. First is a bad miss I need to get taken care of. Car starts up ok, but it won't idle when cold and has a bad misfire and pops...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-16-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By MikeM2

Re: T-Top Storage Bag

My zip is 53523. I believe I need a zipper type.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By MikeM2

Re: What is this?

Thanks!
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-14-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By MikeM2

Re: 1982-92 Firebird Formula Power Bulge Hood $250obo

Ever look into shipping the hood? I need one but I'm up in Wisconsin. Thanks.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-14-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By MikeM2

89 Formula Hood

Looking for a good clean original style hood for my 89 Formula 350. Car currently has a T/A hood on it that I will part with once I get the correct hood.


A nice white one would be great :)

...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-14-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By MikeM2

T-Top Storage Bag

Looking for a good T-Top storage bag for my 89 Formula. I'm located in Wisconsin. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By MikeM2

Re: What is this?

Not sure where the hose goes with the brass plug. I will pick the car up this weekend and will dig in further once I get it home. I am a pure stock guy so I just want to get it back to original...
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