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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-02-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By Bryceman

WTB: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) for a T5 transmission

As title says, I am looking for a VSS for a T5. More specifically a TPI / T5 sensor. This should be a 4 pulse / rotation unit that looks like the one attached. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 439
Posted By Bryceman

Sudden loss of engagement while driving

First off car is 100% stock -- 305TPI / T5 / BW 9 bolt -- 173k miles. This car is seldom driven -- probably 1-2k miles a year tops.

When driving I have had a sudden loss of engagement of the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,257
Posted By Bryceman

Re: selling a Firebird CD player 87-92 cars ?

I wonder what year this was pulled out of then. I have a factory unit in my '89 GTA and it is definitely different design. What place did you have do the refurbing? I am having issues with it not...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By Bryceman

Re: 2 4th Gen Radios Cheap!

PM Sent.
Forum: TPI
07-15-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

Thanks all for the suggestions - will pull the dist out and reinsert 180 off and see if that makes an dramatic improvements. ICM from under distributor was tested good. TPS has been calibrated to...
Forum: TPI
07-11-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

Have an update ..

The other day I was able to get the ECM to throw some codes and I was getting the following:

22 - TPS voltage low
34 - MAF reading low
42 - EST / IAC Short

I calibrated...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

So even though the car will only run in limp mode and not allowing throttle, I should be able to set the timing? It is running at something like 1500rpm instead of a normal idle. I understand your...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

As another note -- I was unable to get the dash to throw any codes. Is there any trick with the digital dash cars compared to analog? Supposed to jump 6/12 pins right?

EDIT: I just found the...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

Well .. the background on the car was that it was broken into and the OCD prior owner was upset it wasnt 'perfect' anymore and put it in storage to deal with at some point. Fast forward 16 years...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bryceman

Fired up 87 350 TPI after 16 years of storage

So, long story short -- I purchased a '87 GTA with a 350 TPI that had not been running since 1998 (currently a 25k mile car). Have done a LOT of work and am running into a snag now that has my head...
Forum: TPI
08-18-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

The bosch iii's arrived yesterday .. going to start the replacement process tonight possibly. Found a great writeup on how to do the replacement:

https://www.thirdgen.org/injectorswap

Anything...
Forum: TPI
08-10-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

Well .. by unplugging the drivers rear plug (the lowest one) the car starts and runs (though a little rough). Unplugging a different one will not yeild the same result.

Ordered a set of Bosch...
Forum: TPI
08-05-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

Good point, but why would the noid light still show up correct when plugged into a different injector? I can give this a try tonight though ..
Forum: TPI
08-04-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

Ok .. did some testing tonight .. car fires right up with starting fluid, but runs rough. If you turn it off and try again, it just cranks like before. Tested each bank with a noid light and see it...
Forum: TPI
08-02-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

Will test that tonight as well as with some starting fluid. Also, going to see if i can grab a noid light and check that the injectors are firing.
Forum: TPI
08-02-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

The pickup coil is probably 3-4 years old (20k miles or so).

The ICM was actually replaced and did not make a difference.

This weekend I had to pull the car out of the garage and it started...
Forum: TPI
08-01-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

control module tested successfully and the pickup coil was over 800ohms (about 880). Fuel pressure is over 40psi. not sure what to check next?
Forum: TPI
07-15-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Car wont start

Is there any way to test the module or pickup coil?

I am thinking that it might have had vapor lock .. so going back tonight it might just fire up .. just didnt like it when it was 'hot'. Its...
Forum: TPI
07-15-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By Bryceman

Car wont start

Well .. with my daily driver down, I have been driving my '89 Trans Am 305TPI as a daily driver. Recently I have noticed that upon start up the car will run great .. but once you have driven it a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,041
Posted By Bryceman

Re: ok iv got about $200 bucks to spend

Do you have any comments on why the yellow Accel wires 'dont work' ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 751
Posted By Bryceman

Re: Shudder at constant speed...possible driveline issue?

Did you ever figure out this issue? I am having the same problems. Changed the plugs / fuel filter so far .. going to check the wires / cap / rotor tonight.
Forum: TPI
01-03-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Bryceman

shuttering at load

On my '89 Trans am (305 TPI / 5 speed T5) that has 169k miles, I have recently felt the car 'shutter' when it is under load. It doesn't seem to matter what gear I am in or how fast I am going. On...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-21-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,058
Posted By Bryceman

Do you have a photo of how you did this? From...

Do you have a photo of how you did this? From what I gathered, you heated the metal end (which goes in the gear) and pulled the line from that. However, how do you get the line to hold onto the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
02-18-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bryceman

You still have the shifter? how much shipped to...

You still have the shifter? how much shipped to 78749?

Pic looks a little blurry, but assume you chopped / welded it back together?
Forum: South Central Region
08-04-2004, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By Bryceman

Borrow Rear Rim ??

I am having a rim sent to wheel technologies to get it resurfaced and wanted to know if anyone had a spare rear rim for a thirdgen (16x8). It should only be for approx 2 days, email me if you can.
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