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Forum: Northern California
04-21-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,989
Posted By Darkshot

Who knows the smog rules pretty well?

First of all - whats up guys? Long time no see.

I had a new cat put on my ride maybe 10 years ago, it's always blown super clean and never been a problem but this year they're telling me it's the...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

I have to assume this is the original distributor to the car, which just turned 197K miles. There was indeed a lot of rust in there. I brushed it all off with a wire brush (by hand, not a wheel) when...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-27-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Problem fixed.

Buddy had an HEI distributor sitting around he let me borrow.

The first thing I noticed was on the 8 point reluctor wheel, the tips of the star on the good distributor were very...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-27-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Could the VSS have anything to do with this? Was trying to drive today and the car was acting extra weird and threw a VSS code, my speedometer was also bouncing around funny.
Forum: TBI
08-23-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,795
Posted By Darkshot

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

No, but the engine is. For example the 90-92 cars, 8th VIN digit a F or 8 = LB9 or L98 = "High performance" = high insurance

8th digit a E or T = L03 or LH0 = not "high performance" = cheaper...
Forum: TBI
08-19-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,795
Posted By Darkshot

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

RS vs Z28 can make a huge difference in insurance even if they both have the 305. When I was shopping for my first Camaro when I was 18 every time I got a quote for a Z28 it was prohibitive so I got...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-18-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,757
Posted By Darkshot

Re: What's Up With These RPM Fluctuations?

Are you actually feeling the fluctuation during the run or is it instrumentational?
Forum: DIY PROM
08-18-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

I tried removing the CALPAK. SES light (CALPAK) of course.

At first the engine wouldn't start at all. Then it would start and sputter along at like 200 RPM for a bit and eventually die. I had my...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-16-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Disconnecting EST throws (obviously) a SES light. Are there any changes the computer makes to the fueling, or anything else in the way the engine is managed, while there is an active SES light? Some...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-16-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

No dice on the coil. Just replaced it with a brand new ACDelco unit, no change.

Brand new ACDelco plugs gapped myself to 0.035. Ran the same with the old plugs, which were about 8 years old and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,824
Posted By Darkshot

Re: 1989 Firebird 305 TBI Timing with L31(B Body LT 1) cam swap

If you ever have to smog it, you'll fail if the base timing isn't at 0*.

This won't matter if you're into PROM tuning however, because you can tweak the timing tables however you want and they...
Forum: Body
08-16-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Darkshot

Re: 91-92 NON-AC cars have vacuum controlled ducts?

Does that mean I can buy a 90-92 non-AC interior control box and swap it right in place of my AC control box without having to make any ducting/dash changes?
Forum: TBI
08-15-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Gas leaks and squirts from tbi

Switch the injectors and that will help narrow it down if it's the injector itself or not.
Forum: Body
08-11-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Darkshot

Re: 91-92 NON-AC cars have vacuum controlled ducts?

Bump because I was just searching this topic again and found my own unanswered post that i don't remember making!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By Darkshot

Re: What does knock sound like?

Assuming you're talking about spark knock. Spark knock I've heard kinda sounds like shacking a tin can half full of marbles around under the hood.
Forum: Northern California
08-10-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 71,405
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Failed smog for AFPR

2000 and newer cars have been scan only (and I think visual?) for a couple years now, no dyno.

This means the only cars being thrown on a dyno are 1976 through 1999. The number of these cars on...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-09-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Stopped SA from fluctuation, but no effect on running.



My answer to this isn't very satisfying. For the past 5 years the car has seen little use, probably about 2000 miles total. I was in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By Darkshot

No idle with EST connected

350 TBI, w/ bolt ons. (L05 crate) Running EBL

Engine starts up just fine, but when the RPMs come down after a second or two it dies. I can keep it running with the skinny pedal and drive it around...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-07-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Update:

With EST connected, computer wants to give the engine about 20 degrees timing (bounces between 17 and 22 in reality). Confirmed via timing light. It does not idle in this state.

So I...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Update: It idles at 550 with the EST disconnected. I've tried everything else. I'm going to start looking into the timing.

With the EST disconnected the sPW goes up to 2.0 ms (at 550 RPM) from the...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By Darkshot

Re: 350 TBI will not idle

Update: It idles at 550 with the EST disconnected.
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Cancel this...I forgot that the wires that should go to the clutch safety switch and the P/N ECM signal wires were separate.

That swap was 7 years ago now.
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Is that the same as the clutch safety circuit? My understanding was that this would prevent me from starting the car.

Or are you just telling me to hook the safety switch up properly?
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Something just clicked for me regarding my idle.

My car was formerly an automatic. When I converted it I permanently connected my P/N switch and never installed the clutch safety switch so I could...
Forum: TBI
08-03-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By Darkshot

350 TBI will not idle

Running an LO5 crate motor w/ EBL running an almost factory 350 Caprice tune (tweaked BPC and VE tables slightly, no difference). 65lb injectors, L98 fuel pump throttled down to 13 PSI. New plugs,...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-31-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

Attached are some short datalogs of the stalling in both closed loop and open loop. Sometimes it happens when just idling untouched, others I rev'd it and it stalled as the revs fell back down. In DL...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-31-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Darkshot

EBL+TBI - Is there a minimum recommended aPW/sPW and duty cycle?

I am having trouble getting my engine to stay running at idle. The engine will also die when I push in the clutch while driving and take my foot off the gas. I'm wondering if I'm asking my 65#...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-30-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By Darkshot

Re: EBL - RX Streaming Data Failure

Oops, it's definitely a 2 wire. Probably a result of me using the cable I had from my EBL classic. I will try again tonight with a 4 wire.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-29-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By Darkshot

EBL - RX Streaming Data Failure

I can't read from or write to my EBL flash, I get "RX Streaming Data Failure, Flashing Failed". WhatsUp display streams engine data correctly. I have tried lowering the device Latency Timer to 2ms as...
Forum: Northern California
12-22-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,295
Posted By Darkshot

Re: I haven't been active on these boards since 2010. Hi again all.

Nice to see that the board isn't the only thing that hasn't changed.

Ever end up doing anything with the 700R4 you dragged out of my parents backyard with a rope?



Actually it was a full set...
Forum: Northern California
12-16-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Old stock SLP's for sale

Hi Mike!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/northern-california/712649-i-havent-been-active.html
Forum: Northern California
12-16-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,295
Posted By Darkshot

I haven't been active on these boards since 2010. Hi again all.

In 2011 I transferred to UC Davis from DVC, graduated with my B.S. in Civil Eng. in 2013 and my M.S. in 2014 (just this month, submitted my thesis last week). I made sure my third gen was in top...
Forum: Northern California
06-28-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 976
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Should I buy a DD or take the bird to College?

I brought my Camaro to UC Davis with me. I also have a Grand Marquis though, but I definitely love that my Camaro is out there parked next to the Merc ready to drive whenever I want.

I also...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-09-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,634
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Do Not Use FLY N BYE.COM

It was the exact same for me like 2 or 3 years ago when I ordered a C5 kit from him. Do a search for my name and some brake or C5 keywords, you'll see what I had to say.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By Darkshot

Engine squeal under heavy accel

When I get on it (in any gear) my car emits a loud squeal from under the hood somewhere. It starts to become audible about 3000 RPM and gets louder the longer I keep my foot in it and climb through...
Forum: Northern California
10-01-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,331
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Crazy 3rdgen at a Lowrider car show

Why that horrible grille?

The stock brakes look so *****. Why would you do all that, but then skimp so hard on the one area that would actually give some performance while looking awesome by...
Forum: Northern California
09-28-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,155
Posted By Darkshot

Re: NEED A TEST ONLY SMOG SHOP (bribe freindly)

Do the headers have AIR tubes? Even if they don't, it shouldn't be terribly hard to fab up a dummy system that makes the headers look like emissions legal headers, then get a CARB sticker for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Darkshot

Re: cooling fan switch ?

Just make sure it's nothing silly like a bad connection where you hook the wire up to the fan switch.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,670
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Why has my transmisson bellhousing been cut?

I'd definitely recommend a new bellhousing.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-22-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By Darkshot

New clutch, parts store okay?

Its a very mild 350 TBI build with a WC T5 transmission. I won't be doing anything more than daily driving and getting a little spirited from time to time. Parts store replacement clutch okay for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-22-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,670
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Why has my transmisson bellhousing been cut?

Was that car swapped from auto to manual?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By Darkshot

Re: How do you decide which type of oil to use in your thirdgen?

I just buy the cheapest dyno oil available for my 350, usually Kragen O'Reilly house brand. I figured its better to chance cheap oil often than to use expensive oil longer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,732
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Guess My Horsepower!!! :-) Please!

You've opened up the exhaust, but if you really want to feel a difference you need some real mods like a set of heads and a cam. And of course, everything that goes with them.
Forum: Interior
09-21-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,667
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Sagging ABS Plastic Headliner

The ABS headliner was the worst purchase I have ever made for my car. Downright horrible piece.

Mine sagged just like you describe. My solution was a couple of screws (large head black GM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By Darkshot

Re: What springs for small cam upgrade

I don't know...I don't know much about valvetrain at all, I'm kinda flying by the seat of my pants here. Never pulled a cam out or disassembled a valvetrain. Right now I'm accumulating parts so I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By Darkshot

Re: What springs for small cam upgrade

They say they are for flat tappet, does that make a difference?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By Darkshot

What springs for small cam upgrade

I'm going to be putting a used crane powermax grind (2032 I think it's called - 214/220 452/465 112) in my roller lo5, not a big cam but should be an improvement over the peanut cam. The engine has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-13-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Darkshot

Re: T-Tops

I had some lexan ones that looked like garbage so I chucked em and bought some glass ones. So much nicer. Save whatever good parts you can get off the old ones.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-13-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By Darkshot

Re: Worth upgrading to a WC T5 from NWC?

:rolleyes:

"I can afford to either rebuild it myself, or buy a used WC T5 and throw it in as is."
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-13-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By Darkshot

Worth upgrading to a WC T5 from NWC?

I have a 350 in my 91 RS that is merely a cruiser and I have no plans to track it or use anything other than street tires. Currently I have a NWC swapped in there that is tired but surviving. It...
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