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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Good cold starts, tough warm starts?

Just repeating what was said. You have injectors leaking when the car is turned off. Or possibly the FPR. I had the same exact issue with the stock injectors. I only had 2-3 leaking when the car...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-25-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Why are they not coming out?

What are you finishing with? Heavy cutting will cause marring. Normally you finish on a white pad and a "finishing" polish.
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-13-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,735
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance

Helped me in the past. Great guy!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Parting words to the wise

Get help.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-14-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: February 2024 COTM Winner

Congrats! Awesome ride!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-02-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: January 2024 COTM **Voting Thread** - Veterans!

Neat! Here's some info on mine. Started off as a bone stock car. Ran a 14.8@93mph. Bolt ons, full exhaust, bumped up timing, AFPR, ran a 14.0@98MPH. That's with a 2.77 9 bolt rear. No times with the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-27-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,900
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: What tires Hawks 17" 275 16r 40

No problem. Post some pictures when you're done! :cool:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-26-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,900
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: What tires Hawks 17" 275 16r 40

Yes. 315 Nitto 555R drag radials on the back. 275's on the front.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Factory Red IROC Wheels?

They did not from the factory.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-17-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,736
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

1988 IROC-Z

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/101418076_10102552143166865_1082497033228517376_n_9742079ff4eaacefe6fccbddf625a0d754ac8c22.jpg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2023, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Is G-Tech still around?

I watched a video of someone using a dragy at a track and it was pretty much spot on with the Et and MPH.
Forum: Cooling
10-18-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Cool f

The plug for the fan harness (I'm pretty sure, it's been a while) is to the right of the battery standing in front of the car. The black wire on that connector likes to burn up. Unplug it and give...
Forum: Cooling
08-21-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Coolent started to boil + radiator fans not spinning

Same thing happened to me years ago. The car most likely is fine. It's not like you ran it hot for a long time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Distributor: How many millimeters are 1° of advance ?

I'm not sure of your modifications. But I would not run a unmodified ARAP bin on a stock 305. Things need to be modified. It's been a long time. But I believe there is some fan setting that needs to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Distributor: How many millimeters are 1° of advance ?

There's nothing lame about that. It's cool you took some time to do some critical thinking. I don't see any major flaws with your theory. But with the tolerances of that cap you really can't be...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-07-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Post Pics of Hawk's 17", 85-87 (single line) Iroc Wheels.

I don't believe he is a member here. I see this car a lot on the thirdgen Facebook pages.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-24-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 61,891
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Rock Auto Discount Codes here (Share them if you have them) RockAuto

Thank you all for the codes! Anyone else seeing super high shipping prices at rock auto? I ordered a replacement exhaust for my daily. The parts were cheapest at rock auto. The lowest shipping...
Forum: TPI
06-24-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 724
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Nobody can figure this out start than stall

Are the injectors stock? Can't hurt to OHM them and make sure they're all in spec.
Forum: Fabrication
05-31-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,260
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: New fuel access panel

In love all the drama on the FB pages with the access panels-lol IT's Ok BecAuSE thEY sHOulD hAvE caMe That WaY!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,571
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Car fires then dies. Or sometimes doesn't start at all.

Did you check your wiring going to the MAF? Are you able to datalog?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,571
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Car fires then dies. Or sometimes doesn't start at all.

Well I'm pretty disappointed in myself-lol I always try to make sure I update posts when a solution is found. I believe I had another thread open in the TPI or DIY Prom forum where this got...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-17-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 667
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Rich or lean

I'm not nearly as good as some of the people here. But I don't see anything out of the ordinary with your tables. People have had long crank issues having the crank fuel PW multiplier zeroed at the...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-16-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 667
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Rich or lean

Edit. Sorry didn't see you replaced the injectors already. Can you post your Crank fuel PW vs Coolant temp and Crank fuel PW multiplier vs ref pulse?
Forum: TPI
05-06-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,455
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: stock 1/4 mile times for 89' IROC

This post is 22 years old, haha. Well I might as well chime in. Bone stock mine went 14.8@93 with the wonderful 2.77 gears on a pretty hot summer day. A healthy L98 with the G92 package should easily...
Forum: TPI
03-09-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 559
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: High Idle

Sounds like a good winter project before the weather breaks. Thank you!
Forum: TPI
03-07-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 559
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: High Idle

I went from a modified stock bin using $32b, to a modified ARAP bin with $6E. Car runs great. But my idle is a little higher then what it's set for in the tune. No vacuum leaks or mechanical issues....
Forum: TPI
02-06-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: New Fuel Pump Check Valve

Same here. When the pump primes, I'll lose all my fuel pressure in a minute or two. Car always fires in 1-2 cranks hot or cold. Even if I let the pressure fall to zero before cranking.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-27-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Probuilt

I purchased a rebuild kit from him when I built my 427. I had a local shop install it per his instructions. 10 years later and the 700R4 still works perfectly. I like the way he sets up his specs....
Forum: DIY PROM
11-23-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,201
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: ZIF Adapters, eproms and more from Craig Moates

That's sad to hear. I wonder if anyone else is going to take their place. I'm good on chips. Hopefully my chip burner lasts.
Forum: TPI
10-18-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,285
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Maxing out a street L98

Here is a comparison video I made a long time ago. Concentrate on the tac as I didn't change the speedo gears yet with the new setup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8gC9ROGi9c
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-13-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: OEM vs Aftermarket debate

You really cannot go wrong with the Hawks 17". As already stated, better tire selection, and IMO they look better. Down the road if you want to look 100% stock. Have your OEM wheels re-finished...
Forum: TPI
10-05-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,285
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Maxing out a street L98

I put a HSR intake on my L98. AFR 195 heads. And a comp cam XR276HR. Full exhaust. That thing was pretty zippy for what it was. It absolutely needed a torque convertor. I never had a chance to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Heated 02 power?

I found a spot where wire were already coming through. I was able to squeeze the wires through.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Heated 02 power?

It's been a while. I also found somewhere in the fuse box (might have been "ign" terminal) that only got power with the car running. Used that and been fine for years.
Forum: Exhaust
09-18-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Flowmaster 80 Series or Flowmaster Delta Flow 40?

I think the best sound you're going to get is with an 80 series. Usually they sound good at idle with a 6.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Starts, Runs great for 2 Minutes then dies

When the car will not restart for 5-10 minutes. This is the time to check for fuel and spark. I'd hook a fuel pressure gauge to your fuel rail and crank the car. Make sure you have 40+ psi. If you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Intermittent no start

Are you running headers by any chance? That seems to be when most people run into heat soak issues.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Intermittent no start

Maybe the starter is getting heat soaked since you said it happens after you drive it. If you let it sit and cool down will it eventually crank?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Camaro not starting unless I press the gas to the floor

When you're pressing the gas pedal to the floor when cranking, it puts the ECM in "flood mode" as they say. Your injectors are not firing when cranking if the gas pedal is to the floor. If it...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-12-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 700
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Stealth Ram Strange Hesitation Under Load FPR?

Sounds like a tuning issue. I had an issue after my HSR install where if I stabbed the throttle from a stop, but not completely WOT, it would fall on it's face for a second. Some tuning fixed that.
Forum: Brakes
07-07-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,958
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: What brakes fit 17" GTA wheels?

I apologize if I didn't read closely enough. With the Hawks 17" rims you still need the supplied spacers? I needed the spacers with the stock brakes. After the C6 brake upgrade it pushed my wheels...
Forum: Electronics
07-07-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Battery draining issues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0&t=587s
Forum: TPI
06-22-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: HIGH IDLE AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE!

You could always spray some carb cleaner and check for vacuum leaks where you were working. You had to take apart your TPI to get to the injectors correct?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-20-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,641
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Hawks Motorsports

People complain that they're expensive. But I've had nothing but great experiences with them. Products and customer service (Ashton is awesome). They're one company that seems to care about the...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-09-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: $6E Acceleration Enrichment, lean pop, etc.

I had the same exact issues when I was tuning my 427 with a HSR. I saved this post from here. Not sure who wrote this. But I followed this and it solved my issue. Then I slowly tweaked it after.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: 1988 Firebird dies aftery turning over on warm start unless I give it gas

So it turns over but won't fire unless you give it gas? Next time you know it's not going to want to start. Put the gas all the way to the floor, then try and start the car. If it fires quicker, then...
Forum: Car Audio
05-08-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: Replacing a Sony Xplode cd player

Thank you for all the replies! Looks like I got some decisions to make.




Yea I was thinking about going the lazy route lol. Assuming the car has an adapter already to the stock wiring...
Forum: Car Audio
05-07-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Replacing a Sony Xplode cd player

Hey guys,

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/400x300/s_l400_72777600d174449013656bfae90bb5d38c1dc11f.jpg

My car currently has a garbage Sony Xplode Cd player from 2000-2001...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-17-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,900
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: What tires Hawks 17" 275 16r 40

1) It's the 245 on my original rim vs the 315 on the new rim. Same tire though (555r)
2) If you mean the 555r drag radial. I'd bet on it. With the stock rims I had 245's all around. And the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-16-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,900
Posted By IROCThe5.7L

Re: What tires Hawks 17" 275 16r 40

Yeap that's me. Just waiting for my rear tires to fall off-lol Fun fact, a Nitto 555R 315 is no where close to a true 315 tire (I know, beating a dead horse here). They work well for what I want out...
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