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    High BLMs-Prepping for CA SMOG

    Hi Folks, Swapped to Emissions Chip. Disabled the Alky Injector. BLM: 160 INT: 128 AF: 05 IAC: 29 TPS: .44 RPM: 875 Checked replaced PCV and Hose, Checked EGR-Holds vacuum. (I held vacuum and or pressed underneath...did not stumble but I think the RPM lowered. Very difficult to tell...
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    Intermittent Checking Engine Light correlating with Radio and Air Con Power

    Hi Folks, While driving, > 30 MPH my Check Engine light would come on for a second and go away. Intermittency is now more frequent and noticed the check engine light would coincide with my Radio and AC losing power as well. I think my scan master would also not work. In addition, I just...
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    High Idle after Spark Plug and Wires Change

    Hello, Changed Spark plug-Autolite gap .032; Spark Plug Wire AC Delco 616F. Now I get high idle around 1400 even after warmed up to 170' TPS. 44 IAC: 00 Can the spark plug or wires cause high idle. Thanks in advance.
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    New EGR Valve Check-Could not get engine to choke

    Hi Folks, Chasing high NOX and smog check is pointing at the EGR. Verified the old and new EGR by pushing up on the diaphram and using Mity Vac. It will hold vacuum and I can get the valve to open up. But when it is on the engine and hooking up a Mity Vac up, the response to the idle is...
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    EGR Valve Bolt access

    Hi Folks, Need to clean EGR valve and can't access/grab the 13mm bolt with open wrench and or socket. Have the plastic egr cover and vacuum lines out of the way already. Any help is appreciated. Thx,
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    Blue Smoke Under boost-when putting stock Oil Filler Cap-

    Hi Folks, Putting car to stock look for CA Emissions tests. With oil filler cap-breather in place no smoke. Witihout breather but with stock filler cap, I bet blue smoke (under boost) coming out the tail pipes...and oil in my engine. I assume the oil is coming from the dip stick. While the...
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    Brake Response of Hydroboost vs PM vs Vacuum

    Hi All, I've swapped out to a Vacuum Boost. I can hold boost at launch. However, it seems the response of vacuum is not as great as Power Master in that I seem to have to press harder to get the same brake response. I'm thinking of converting to hydroboost. Will Hydroboost/Bosch allow me...
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    What RPM should I be at 65 MPH and 70 MPM

    Hi Folks, Just making sure my tranny is not messing up...but it seems my RPM is high on the Freeway. I get the following: 65 MPH=2000 RPM 70 MPH=2800 RPM Are these normal? I'm thinking it is normal and just not used to my other cards which have plenty of overdrive. Thx Virgil
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    Looking for Taller Springs

    Liked the original stance with lowered front but was bottoming out. Raised the front to prevent the bottoming out but now the rear seems sagged. Would like to change to a taller springs and increase about 1" or so. Any recommendations? Thx
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    ATR 3" Pit Bull Muffler

    I have a pair of ATR 3" Pit Bull Muffler that I swapped out with Flowmasters. Selling for reasonable price. Please email me at vtordera@yahoo.com if interested. Thx Virgil
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    Front End Bottoming Out

    I have never replaced the front springs on my 86 GN as I like the way it looks somewhat dropped in the front. I did install 245/55 up front and is bottoming out. I think the car has been bottoming out when I had 235/55 up front as well. Thinkin of buying new lowered stiffer springs...
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    Replacement for 3" ATR Pitbull Muffler-Too Loud for me

    Hi Folks, I want to replace my 3" ATR Pitbull Muffler. Too loud for me. It's part of my 3" overall exhaust. Any recommendations? Thanks,
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    No Digital Dash Memory, Cigaretter LIghter and Audio Gone, No Interior Light

    Hi Folks, I had my car stored for awhile. Got it charged with difficulties. Now I have the following issues: Digital Dash will revert back to metric after ignition off Inside Light not working Cigarette Lighter not working Radio not working. Any clues? Thanks in advance,
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    Tire Size P275/60R15-Will It Rub

    HI Thinking about getitng Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radials. Size 275 60 15's. Will it rub. What do I need to do to make them work? Thanks Virgil
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    Exhaust too Loud -Have 3" ATR Pitbull

    Hi I have an ATR 3" with Pitbull Muffler and is too loud. Wakes up neighbors and set's off car alarm in parking lot Any suggestions to reduce sound. Perhaps change out the muffler. Don't want to reduce performance much. Thx,
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    Razor Alky Kit-Low Fuel Light When Accelarating

    Hi, Methanol level in tank is about 3/4 Full just about at the "FULL" Line mark of the tank. When accelerating the red Fuel Light comes on. Could it be the sensor is starting to break? thx, Virgil
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    Methanol Spurting Out of Reservoir Cap

    Hi Just installed my Alky Kit and filled up the reservoir/alky tank. Did not fully top it off with about 1" of air from the top. There is alky spillining out of the blowhole cap. Is the cap suppose to be air tight? Just wondering why the cap has a blow hole with hard "sponge" like...
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    No Radio, Power Locks and Digital Dash Resets

    My Radio and Antenna, Power Door Locks, and Digital Dash resets. Digital Dash comes up in Metric during Initial Ignition. Checked Radio fuse but looks looks good. Any suggestions on what it can be?
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    Alky Kit-California Legal-Smog

    Hi Are Alky kits smog legal in California?. If not, what do you do to pass Smog tests.
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    295/50-16 BF Goodrich TA Radials

    Hi, Need to get new tires. I am thinkng about getting BF Goodrich TA Radials. They have a 295/50-16's for the rear. It is about 1.6 " taller than stock. Anybody uses these size tires? Will also go with 235/50 16's up front. Thanks,
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