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Forum: South East Region
07-30-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

for sure ill be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: TPI
07-02-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By navyCM

Re: I really need help with TPI!!!

do a google search for helms. they sell shop manuals there i think there like 70 bucks and come w/ a kick *** wiring diagram.
Forum: TPI
07-01-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By navyCM

Re: I really need help with TPI!!!

the ECM is set to fire the injs at a specific time. if the timing is way off they would be firing at the in correct time.

id seriously get a good shop manual w/ a damn good electrical diagram...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By navyCM

Re: 305 TPI (worth rebuilt)

hood struts who needs 'em when you got vice grips...LOL!

anyway welcome nice GTA! rebuilding depends are you goals. does keeping it original matter?

as far as rebuilding the 305, sure it is,...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By navyCM

Re: I really need help with TPI!!!

this doesnt make it sound electrical at all. this is sensor related problem.

are cars dont have crank sensors...do they...:huh:
Forum: TPI
06-30-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By navyCM

Re: I really need help with TPI!!!

lets start over from the beginning...



your timing needs to be set correctly on b4 any troubleshooting can be done.



the fuel filters for our cars are not in the engine bay they are...
Forum: TPI
06-06-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By navyCM

Re: Engine water leak! What is this.....?

that would have dumped coolant this first time you started it and no way you would have not noticed it.

to bypass it all you have to do is take the hose from the other side of the TB and conect...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By navyCM

Re: More power

lack power they do not lack. tons of torque in a TPI, HP is where it lacks at high RPMs, over 5500. depends on your budget its going to cost a good bit to get it in the 11-12s, id say youd need...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By navyCM

Re: 10-12mpg with AC on?? 15-16 off?

i suppose that could be right. i have no A/C on my car but i get about 17 MPGs in town w/ my stock 173K original engine.

running w/ it on is turning another pulley and when the clutch is...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By navyCM

Re: Gasoline

nothing saying you cant run a higher than regular grade. running a higher grade will give you slightly better MPGs.
Forum: TPI
06-02-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By navyCM

Re: odd problem

check your voltage on your TPS, should be .54v. what color smoke?
Forum: TPI
06-02-2009, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By navyCM

Re: Will this combination work well and give 500hp+?

Orr is very knowledgable he has helped me out in the past w/ some engine build issues i've had.

for a rear gear prolly wont go higher than a 3.73. as Orr said the tune is the key, especially for...
Forum: TPI
05-31-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

thats what i tought. i originally purchased the 24#ers then exchanged them b/c southbay recommend 27s. i may god w/ the 24s and see if theyll exchange them if there not performing.
Forum: TPI
05-31-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By navyCM

Re: Completely Frustrated!!!!

unplug your MAF and she if it still runs the same. if it does prolly need a new MAF. start small and work your way up.
Forum: TPI
05-31-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By navyCM

Re: Will this combination work well and give 500hp+?

hope you dont plan to use your stock rearend w/ that setup.
Forum: TPI
05-30-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By navyCM

Re: Will this combination work well and give 500hp+?

flywheel maybe possible w/ that setup.
Forum: TPI
05-30-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By navyCM

Re: Completely Frustrated!!!!

not throwing any codes? codes wont pop until a certain number of starts. check your TPS voltage. start w/ the little things usually always is a sensor.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-30-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,087
Posted By navyCM

Re: Parting Out 87 Iroc

what about my request?
Forum: TPI
05-29-2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

not running any injector yet trying to find the correct one. the 27# and above where recommendations from southbay.
Forum: TPI
05-29-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

i thought the 30s were kinda big for a DD. i may go w/ the 27s. im still waiting on an email back from them.

i dont know if the car will run well enough on the stockers to get a good dyno...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By navyCM

Re: Will this combination work well and give 500hp+?

500 hp where? flywheel or wheels?
Forum: TPI
05-28-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,132
Posted By navyCM

Re: Buying new MAF sensor, wich one to choose?

if you are dead set on buying a new one go to tpiparts and get one. do mess w/ the adjustable ones, waste of money. your going to pay throught the nose for a new one so be aware of that. dont...
Forum: South East Region
05-27-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

yea i cant wait for next year. i had plans of going this year but my deployment got pushed back so i couldnt go. hopefully next year we will have a majority of our club up there even if they go w/o...
Forum: TPI
05-27-2009, 12:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

really need some help here guys!!
Forum: South East Region
05-27-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

acutally depending on the size of your monitor the pics may come up in different rows. nonetheless still nice to see a local club member make the pics.
Forum: South East Region
05-26-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,482
Posted By navyCM

Re: The Original Gulf Coast Third Gens

GCTG meet this sat. the 30th in MS. anyone interested?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,356
Posted By navyCM

Re: Suspension Brands...Which way to go?

get the poly bushings from TPIparts.com i researched and found they have the best price, it has been awhile though so that may have changed.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,356
Posted By navyCM

Re: Suspension Brands...Which way to go?

i went w/ UMI and i love it. using a set of KYB shocks all the way around. a big improvement over the crap i had stock(was extremely wore out).

ive had no complants thus far w/ the UMI...
Forum: South East Region
05-25-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

in the 4th row of pics in the 2nd link, first pic is a member of our local 3rd gen group from mississippi. i believe he won for something.

wish i was deployed right now i had big plans to go w/...
Forum: TPI
05-23-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

hope someone can help me out.
Forum: TPI
05-22-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

just got an email form southbay. they are recommending 30#ers now since i will be running a AFPR. not saying they are wrong, i just dont want to buy what i dont need.

anyone else got any...
Forum: South East Region
05-22-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

i feel ya im in the same boat. ill be there next year for sure.
Forum: TPI
05-21-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

more like full time boots in the dirt, a dirt sailor i like to say.

i cant wait to get home and start the build! i know my numbers will be better than stock. porting the plenum to the AS&Ms,...
Forum: TPI
05-20-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

300BWHP sounds like alot to me. i didnt think this set up would get me into those numbers. dont get me wrong im not complaining.

need to make sure of the correct injectors dont want to have...
Forum: TPI
05-18-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

ive been talking w/ southbay about some injectors and they have recommended a 27# inj. i was planning on going w/ a 24#.

in your guys experience and from what i listed above as the mods going to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-13-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,087
Posted By navyCM

Re: Parting Out 87 Iroc

what kind of steering wheel? IROC or aftermarket? if its IROC what kind of shape, can i get pics and price? have stock fog lights? condition and pics? PM pics here or send to...
Forum: South East Region
05-12-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

man you all suck! i was planning on going till i got deployed. ill be there next year for sure!!!!!
Forum: TPI
05-10-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,396
Posted By navyCM

Re: 305 Heads, or A Cam, anything?

why not just get a cam the biggest cam you can use w/ your stock tune and some 1.6 rr's? that should keep you under a $1k. from what you mention you already have a cam and 1.6s should get you what...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By navyCM

Re: need some tips for adding some hp

adding an exhaust is about all you can really do w/ your knowledge right. its fairly simple to do.

if you get into changing intakes, runners it will be a waste of money unless you match heads...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 286
Posted By navyCM

engine rebuild kit

can some recommend a god quality rebuild kit. not wanting to do a performance low end rebuilt. want to keep it stock internals. ideas???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By navyCM

Re: Anybody ever have a car die randomly?

could be a fuel pump relay going out. had a similar problem awhile back and changing the relay worked. i also changed the MAF relay along w/ it. about a year later the fuel pump died.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-01-2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,185
Posted By navyCM

Re: Parting out 1987 Iroc

whats up w/ the fog lights ive asked 3 times now.
Forum: South East Region
05-01-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,317
Posted By navyCM

Re: F Body Gathering 13, Atlanta GA May 28-31

how about all that own a TGO shirt wear it.
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
04-28-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 689
Posted By navyCM

Re: THIRDGEN.ORG ADDICTIVE ????

id be the guy 89 is taking about. most of our hardcore members were all members here first.

in a sentence i can describe what this site means to me: id be lost w/o this site.

if im not...
Forum: TPI
04-28-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,177
Posted By navyCM

Re: Mixing L98 and LT-1 injectors

for stock they are over kill. plus your ECM isnt set for 24#ers.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,177
Posted By navyCM

Re: Mixing L98 and LT-1 injectors

whats the part number you ordered? i looked there a minute ago and didnt see any SVOs.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,177
Posted By navyCM

Re: Mixing L98 and LT-1 injectors

so is there no point in getting the ford over the gm's? ive heard for years on this board people swear ford's are better.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

i will build wont start till Aug. since i am deployed right now.
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

well it looks like the deal i got for the heads is going to go through. ive been considering using a thicker head gasket to bring the CR down a bit to hopefully avoid any problems.

regardless...
Forum: TPI
04-27-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,828
Posted By navyCM

Re: 081 heads

if it was starving i would tend to think it wouldnt detonate.
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