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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Contractor

Re: New build- only fires on starting fluid when cold

I haven't done any tuning yet. I bought the software and cable just need to learn how. But the CSI wasn't wired prior to me rebuilding the engine. After i start it the first time it will fire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Contractor

Re: New build- only fires on starting fluid when cold

Forgot to add that noid lights show injectors firing during cranking. Maybe bad ICM? Its brand new but Ive had them bad out of the box before
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Contractor

New build- only fires on starting fluid when cold

Hello all. 1988 Formula 350, bored 30 over, Howards cam (card pic attached), new injectors, new fuel pump (43 psi at rail ) 083 heads redone. Timing at 6 degrees BTDC. After i got it built it...
Forum: History / Originality
04-07-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By Contractor

Re: 1988 or 1989 Formula?

My 88 is crank windows. I kinda wish it wasn't:lmao:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-05-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By Contractor

Re: Brand new lingenfelter superram

Oh man..... I told myself to stop buying parts for the Formula just yesterday.... ugh.
Forum: TPI
03-31-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,864
Posted By Contractor

Re: FiTech 38350 ECU

I’ve had it for a few months and finally got my motor built and running so plan to install in the next couple weeks and will take pics and post. Looks easy enough, just not sure about fan and AC...
Forum: TPI
03-25-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Contractor

Re: Carb to TPI fuel delivery

The flexible lines to connect the fuel rail to the existing hard lines and fittings. Said you had the pump so that’s it. Never played with a carbed car but if they come up th back of the motor you’ll...
Forum: TPI
03-23-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 328
Posted By Contractor

Re: Vibration in new 5.7 rebuild

Probably posted in the wrong forum too
Forum: TPI
03-23-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 328
Posted By Contractor

Vibration in new 5.7 rebuild

1988 Formula 350. Freshly rebuilt, added Dougs shorty headers and converted from auto to T5. New flywheel, clutch, and balancer. Started right up ( made damn sure dist was stabbed correct) and...
Forum: TPI
01-03-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,038
Posted By Contractor

Re: Surging idle and running rich/ MAF problems?

FWIW, I went through this a few years back and found a troubleshooting tree on this site that took me through all the steps. I ended up replacing the ECM. That tree saved me a ton of time and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,373
Posted By Contractor

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

Biden is working on that for them ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,373
Posted By Contractor

Re: Factory Vortec Head Bolts ARE TTY

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Forum: TPI
11-25-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Contractor

Re: MAF circuit troubleshooting

An ECM is what fixed my Code 34 issue. I used the troubleshooting tree I found posted here
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Contractor

Re: 350 Build

Thanks Nova,
This is exactly why I am here. For the wealth of knowledge you guys have. I am not at all opposed to new heads and intake, I just don't know what I need. I have been reading up on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Contractor

350 Build

Hi guys. Car is a 1988 Formula 350 that had a 770-R4 in it. Working on a restoration and am getting ready to start building the engine. 350 bored .030 over, forged crank, Scat forged rods, Wiseco...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-15-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By Contractor

Re: L98 Engine issues

If you need a known good ECM I may have one. Give me a couple weeks. I just got the block and heads back. But I have the FiTech that I want to try. I believe that would free up my ecm.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By Contractor

Re: L98 Engine issues

I can tell you that when my 88 Formula was doing this exact same thing, after trying a new MAF sensor and relay, a new ECM is what fixed it. Search the forums and a troubleshooting tree will come...
Forum: TPI
09-14-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By Contractor

Re: Running badly after giving gas in gear

Dont know if you are throwing any codes, but my 88 was doing the exact same thing, and I ended up putting a new ECM in it. After a new MAF, burn off relay, etc... chasing the problem. Thinking I was...
Forum: History / Originality
05-27-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,295
Posted By Contractor

Re: Rare Formula? To buy or not to buy

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/96f47539_44d5_4ee9_8ea1_f60e0caf8de6_b50b21b87a8c4cde213c99d31e07560043535a1a.jpeg...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Contractor

FIXED: MAF code 33 and 34

Just wanted to follow up with on the issue I had posted about earlier with it 88 formula 350
thowing 33 and 34 and going into limp mode. After if course throwing parts at it. Relays and maf sensor,...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By Contractor

Re: Not starting after replacing ignition coil, cap & rotor

The ICM is located under the cap. Two screws hold it down and has three connectors to it. Unplug and take to advance auto or equivalent and they can test it. I would almost bet it's bad. Make sure to...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-25-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 23,987
Posted By Contractor

Re: Post your Medium Maui Blue Formula

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My 88. Im guessing original paint as its pretty hammered. Was thinking...
Forum: TPI
04-23-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By Contractor

Re: Not starting after replacing ignition coil, cap & rotor

Make sure the pickup coil connector to the ICM in the distributor didn't come disconnected. Or have the ICM checked. I just went through this. HTH
Forum: History / Originality
04-05-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,321
Posted By Contractor

Re: New Member Intro and My 1988 Yellow Formula 350 Find

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Forum: Body
04-02-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,816
Posted By Contractor

Re: Hood and Hatch Struts

Napa part number 4967. Fit like a glove
Forum: Body
03-30-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,816
Posted By Contractor

Re: Hood and Hatch Struts

The electrical connection is for the rear defogger. I just replaced hood and hatch struts as well. Got them at Napa and am pleased with the quality. Hood struts werent too much but hatch struts...
Forum: History / Originality
03-05-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Contractor

Re: Introduction

Thanks Drew. Yes the 8th digit is 8. I bought it from a fellow AA member whose sone had ur for the last 25 years. All service records two original owners manuals and an ADS superchip along with the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-05-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Contractor

Introduction

Hello. Brand new to TGO and glad to be here. I just bought an 88 what I believe to be Formula with a 350 tpi and auto. I am missing the SPID sticker as well
as the console lid. Here's a few pics...
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