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Teds89IROC
12-28-2005, 12:50 PM
I replaced the ignition module this morning and no go, though I fixed another problem. I had that plastic cover that covers the distributor cap off the plenum and when I cranked the car the kid that was watching me said he saw spark coming out of that area. So I took a look and the "spark enhancer" thing was busted. I got the piece for free, otherwise I wouldn't have wasted my time getting one. So I removed it, cranked the car and no spark shooting anywhere and the car sounded a lot better..even just cranking. Makes me wonder how long it was like that and how much power it was taking away. So I guess my problem is definitely the fuel pump. Before I do anything I want to do that check that I think Mike posted or maybe I read it on TGO..whatever, I'm gonna do that and go from there.

~Ted
ar0ck
12-28-2005, 05:23 PM
Walboro 250lb/hr Once you install yours you can help me!
12secondv6
12-28-2005, 05:40 PM
255 lph
granatelli or walbro.... they are the same

I run granatelli 255 lph
Savage_Messiah
12-28-2005, 08:27 PM
yay for dropping the rear and tank!!
camaro2you
12-28-2005, 08:48 PM
yay for dropping the rear and tank!!

haha thats always fun ive done it to my car bout 5 times now lol.
Brando56894
12-28-2005, 09:17 PM
i think that might be the next step for me, not that im gonna do it. i finally broke down and made an appt with the dealer :( i would of done it myself, other than idk wtf the problem is......
Teds89IROC
12-28-2005, 09:27 PM
My friend Steve has a Holley 255 LPH, I'll prolly buy it off him. I wanted to fix some surface rust and repaint under the car before I had my SFC's welded in, so I guess now is a good chance to do both haha

~Ted
Savage_Messiah
12-29-2005, 02:27 AM
lemme know if you want a hand, if I'm free I'll be glad to help
Teds89IROC
12-29-2005, 10:35 AM
thanks man, I'll let you know

~Ted
Kojak
12-29-2005, 04:26 PM
Make an access panel..!
Teds89IROC
12-29-2005, 09:56 PM
no thanks, I don't want to blow my car up :lol:

~Ted
BonzoHansen
01-01-2006, 09:18 PM
Make an access panel..!Do it while the tank is out.
deadtrend1
01-01-2006, 11:25 PM
no thanks, I don't want to blow my car up :lol:

~Ted


why does everyone always say that. You can do it with the tank in....
Teds89IROC
01-02-2006, 12:56 AM
yea, but you're cutting within inches of rubber fuel lines. I'd rather spend the 3 hours and do it right without hacking my car up. The stock pump lasted all these years..replacing it now with a good one should yield me at least another 10 years.

~Ted
misterjuice
01-02-2006, 02:00 PM
yeah get Kasey to help...he can stand up under neath the car without jacking the car up ;)
Teds89IROC
01-03-2006, 12:21 PM
:lol:

~Ted
89 Trans Am WS6
01-05-2006, 10:16 PM
Access panels are always a good idea..


But if your taking the tank down its a good idea to do like you wanted to do and pain up and around in there

And hell..if its not completly rusted out..i would go ahead and paint the tank itself..save you some headache down the line


that or get a plastic tank :D