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Forum: Engine Swap
10-20-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,505
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Long time coming V6 to TPI swap (Lots of pics!)

I bought another 700 for it and had it fully built. The trans mount is the same, but you need to change the engine mounts over to the other mounting holes on the cross member, easy to do.
Forum: Body
09-11-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By FireInMe17

Mirror drops

Did a search on the forums, could not find anything. So after having my car sit for 3 years and finally going and waking it back up, the drivers side mirror constantly drops. What do I need to do to...
Forum: V6
04-26-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: 3.1L overheating

Well in this case the car is a Beretta with a 3.1L LH0, so it does not have nor was it fitted at the factory with an air dam. I came here because of the extensive knowledge that the board members...
Forum: V6
04-25-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: 3.1L overheating

Belt is slightly glazed, but not bad. Going to replace it tonight. If that doesn't fix it, I'll try a cooling system flush.
Forum: V6
04-24-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By FireInMe17

3.1L overheating

Alright guys, since it seems that the other forum that I am trying to use to troubleshoot my car is dead, I am back! Been quite awhile since I posted in this board since I swapped the V6 out of my...
Forum: V6
04-22-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: 91 Camaro 3.1 Stalls in Idle After Several Minutes

I am having a similar problem with the 3.1 in my Beretta. Get a fuel pressure gauge and see that you have at least 38psi running at idle, should prime to 40-42 psi as well. Other than that, may have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Torque converter stall

It's brand new, all of it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2017, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Torque converter stall

The reason I'm pretty sure the stall is too low is because you can feel it lock up, even in third under light acceleration, and when it goes into fourth it bogs down really bad until it can finally...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By FireInMe17

Torque converter stall

Alright guys, need some opinions. I need a different torque converter for my build. Right now I have the ACC Boss Hog 22-2800 stall, lock up converter on my 700r4. It has a B&M shift kit set up for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Car is at the dealership now, got it to run again but now it keeps shutting off for some reason, and I'm done messing with it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Need help on fuel pump issue

Check the connection under the car for power to the pump. If there's no power there then something is wrong at the relay more than likely. Sounds like something is wrong there if the fan was trying...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-wp_20160529_16_43_45_pro_8a110557595c38d97b253e53bc79e5f9723378af.jpg

The exhaust is all brand new and it's one piece from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Alright guys, got it running again yesterday. Ran good and ran until it got to operating temp. Then after putting the exhaust back on the car, it wouldn't run again. What is going on?! Only thing I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Yeah and it didn't work. And then when I check the ignition system, it's working too, get great voltage from it. Fuel system gives good pressure and I've never seen it drop below the minimum 37psi...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

I don't know what the deal is with my multimeters that I have, both of them don't read resistance on anything.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Reset the timing yesterday, adjusted the valves, tested the injectors with the tester I got, they all worked. Still no luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

How about these then?

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/acc-150821
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

I'm going to readjust my valves and put more dielectric grease on the ignition module. Guy at work said if there isn't enough between they module and distributor it could cause a problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Wanted new ones anyways, the issues I was having drove me to buy them new sooner though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Maybe not enough heat sink compound on the ignition module is causing it to hear up and **** the car off and only when it cools back down it will start again?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

They're circuits 467 and 468 if memory serves?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

How could they be connected any other way?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Tried them both. And both computers. One memcal has vats disabled, one does not. But the vats system is intact, and key remains the same.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

The same result can be achieved my tapping the gas as I did in the video. That video was right after it started and quit again. I've tested the injectors, they're new and they're good. Pressure is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

I've got two computers, neither work, neither do either of the tunes that worked before.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Only sputters. $250 cash to anyone who wants to come and get it running.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Is there anyone in my area?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48vTxaKMkFc&feature=youtu.be

This is just now. Video is still processing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Only about 10 seconds at a time, runs the longest on initial start up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Could it be something heating up that's not supposed to be and losing power?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Could it be something wrong with the tank not venting properly? I have two separate tunes for the car, and the other one doesn't work with it either.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Plugs are new, good last time I checked them. Have tried different AC Delco's in it with the same results. It will only spit and sputter with ether. But always give it about 30 seconds and it will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Everything has power and I've tested everything electrical that tells the computer to run the engine. All the sensors are new. All the relays are new. It has good fuel pressure, primes to 50psi and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Vats is disabled and no codes present for a vats problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

My number is 5704471366 if anyone wants to text me. I need ideas. I've checked everything I can think of.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,318
Posted By FireInMe17

I need advanced technical knowledge of 90-92 Camaros

Alright guys, I need serious help with my 1990 Camaro. I am losing my mind.

Short story, car was a V6, now a V8. Everything put in the car is factory equipment for engine and vehicle management....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I'll def be getting a pair for the 350 TPI I'm building for the 79 K5, and maybe the Silverado will need them too. I know all of them are gonna need long tube headers and K&N.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

What's your build? I'm curious.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

Only reason I didn't get the 1.6s was because the vortecs need machining to fit them, and I didn't think it was going to be that big of a difference between .525 and .492 lift. Whenever I get bored...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I know the guy personally, and I graduated with his son but he told me they were a pain in the ***. He asked me if I adjusted them when he came and helped me fire it for the first time so maybe he...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I just love how it looks haha wish I could see the rockers all the time!

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I'll have to look into getting them pinned because I don't want to have to worry about it either. I still have to change my oil and put it all back together but here's to hoping it's right now, it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-wp_20160603_18_00_22_pro_li_3daeb726b95d89d8d8768026f72471a39843954c.jpg
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

All the issues I was having before was caused by a bad pick up coil. And since I replaced the distributor I've seemed to open up a big can of timing/valvetrain problems. Never ending, the car should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I noticed today my brand new lifters aren't even pumped up, what could be causing that on a new engine with good oil pressure? Running hydraulic roller.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

I'll check tomorrow. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Screw in head studs?

You think the rockers could be hitting the valve locks and retainers? I can't remember the exact comp part numbers I used. Built the engine three years ago.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By FireInMe17

Screw in head studs?

Hey everyone. After having some issues getting the car to run I finally got it to fire up but I am still having issues that seemed like timing. I popped my valve cover off to check for #1 TDC and I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2016, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By FireInMe17

Re: Turn Key... No Crank

Had about the same problem, ended up being the pick up coil in the distributor. If you get it to crank, when you do check your tach. If it doesn't move chances are the computer isn't getting a signal...
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