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Forum: DFI and ECM
04-24-2024, 02:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

Wanted to update this thread by saying i have since wired up my SGI-100BT and fixed my dead speedometer! Also wanna clarify i never found the exact cause of why my speedometer and odometer died in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By ill

4th Gen rear end swap?

Hey all! Gonna be doing a 4th gen rear end swap on my 91 i already know its basically a bolt in swap as there pretty much the exact same but was wondering before i buy another entire rear end if its...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-11-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

Ok so that answers my old threads original question then. I wouldnt have minded adding a new connector and new wires your correct it doesnt matter since the cars far from original, However it is just...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-11-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

I dont mind cutting the wire before the ecm connector i dont wanna have to go through depinning it when i just gotta strip the wire anyway since the dakota digital box has screws to lock wires into...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-11-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

we indeed have however im still just slightly confused as i just stated i personally have never seen someone show pictures or anything about wiring in a dakota digital box when you have an ecm...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-11-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

I actually have a sgi-100bt sitting aside for a project i never used im just unsure on how to wire it properly as i obviously have a 7730 ecm with the integrated buffer and havent seen anyone on here...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-10-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Re: Possible bad ECM?

Correct i am indeed using it only as a vss buffer. All of the original wiring to the ecm is still intact so it certainly should be getting power, Oddly enough a few more things i figured out i also...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-10-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 226
Posted By ill

Possible bad ECM?

Hey all! Doing alot more digging into my 91 and im gonna start off by explaining what the car is and has had done to it and the issues ive been having so first off the car does start and drive just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 103
Posted By ill

Battery Relocation Wiring

Hey all! Moving ahead pretty quickly with my build and next on my agenda is gonna be moving the battery to the trunk compartment. Obviously i know how to wire the battery, alternator and starter in...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Taking that into note i probably will try and just use the sgi to recalibrate the signal wire (grey wire) thats going to the instrument cluster as i actually got two responses from two different...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Which way would that be? Place the box after the ecm at the grey output wire and attemp to recalibrate the signal right there or should i do as the dakota digital tech said and and connect the yellow...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

From what i was told yes, i contacted their tech support and i was told to cut the purple and yellow wires before the ecm connector and connect them into the sgi and then also connect the grey wire...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Before i cut the two vss wires that go straight into the ecm by the passenger side kick panel yes, im gonna just try to recalibrate the signal right at the c207 as ive stated in previous past im not...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Im first gonna try placing it after the ecm so i dont need to cut the purple and yellow vss wires from it however i have a carbureted engine in it now so if that also does not work then i will cut it...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Hey man i actually somehow managed to come up with another question do you happen to know where the vss sensor wires enter the car at? Ive been looking on the diagrams and i cant seem to find...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Your the best man! Thank you for all the help, ill update with pictures in the near future once i get everything wired up and working just incase anyone else ever wonders exactly what needs to be cut...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Perfect thank you very much! Was actually wondering which power wire i could tap i to but you beat me to it! would one of the empty fuse slots marked BAT also work as a power source if i chose not to...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Re: Dakota SGI-100BT question

Hey man thanks for the reply! My car was actually a TPI from factory so it has the buffer built into its ecm so it doesnt have one of those yellow buffer boxes and with all the hacked up wires i plan...
Forum: Electronics
02-29-2024, 01:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 350
Posted By ill

Dakota SGI-100BT question

Back again with my speedometer! However this time i have just decided to go the easy route and pickup a SGI-100BT, i have a few questions for anyone who has installed one of these on a 1991 factory...
Forum: Electronics
02-23-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By ill

Re: Installing heat from scratch?

Thank you very much for this just what i was hoping for! I do have one more question for you though if possible, but as you said the non ac parts are very hard to find and boy have i learned that the...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

And thats exactly what im gonna do already picked one up :) didnt know there was a difference between manuals and there diagrams was all plus someone has already gave me a few pointers on what to...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

Just an fyi its not butchered ive had many people in and around me people who work at well respected shops beg me not to daily drive it because its so clean, i mentioned the power rating and other...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

Im not entirely sure on alot about the car as i sadly wasnt the one to do all the work on it. What i meant by its built is its a 383 cranking close to 500hp on dyno sheets, by stock i mean everything...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

It does not have a lockup converter, the car is bone stock aside from having the 383 put in the trans being built for more power and the ac/heat removed, it was originally a 5.0 tpi and still has the...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

I wasn’t asking someone to fix it for me or tell me the exact cause im more than capable of doing so i was just looking for pointers as to where i should start and what the most common cause is so i...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

Thank you very much for this! It is very unfortunate what the previous owener did to the car and im certainly trying my best to correct what he did wrong, I will pickup a copy of the fsm and go from...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Re: Speedometer Issue

Its an automatic that was originally a 305 tpi which has since been converted to a carbed 383. The transmission is still the 700r4 slightly modified to handle more power however it does not lock
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By ill

Connector/Cut wire ID?

Been looking everywhere for an answer to this and cant seem to find one anywhere but i have a 91 camaro z28 on the passenger side firewall theres 3 loose connectors. One is a 20amp fuse holder the...
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By ill

Speedometer Issue

Ive got a 91 camaro with a strange issue and looking for a little assistance! My speedometer or odometer has not worked since i bought the car. Initially i figured it was the speed sensor however im...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By ill

Installing heat from scratch?

Not alot of information regarding installing heat on a 3rd gen from scratch so wondering if someone could tell me whats needed. Currently i have 91 camaro 383 swapped with absolutely nothing heating...
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