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  1. Tophatjimmy

    Probably been asked 100 times, but.....

    I noticed that the insides of my front tires are wearing faster than the outsides. I'm not as intimately familiar with the front suspension as most of you guys, so is this just a simple alignment issue or should I be looking into something else? Front susp. seems tight, no tire wobble or wiggle...
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    voltage gauge source?

    Where does the stock voltage gauge get it's 12V reference from? I ask because whenever I have my blinkers on or shift from drive to park the needle jumps around between 10 - 13V I thought maybe if I could provide a more solid, stable battery reference it might help the problem. Any thoughts?
  3. Tophatjimmy

    Searched and read almost every post, BUT....

    I have still have a question about the EGR and IAT temps. I made a DM log just cruising my route home from work today paying attention to my IAT's to make sure my IC pump was working and moving enough liquid. Here's what I noticed. At idle my IAT's were around 104-108* F they would creep up as...
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    SoGT related (kinda of) DM files

    My dad has been having a lot of trouble with his Blazer for awhile, so we made a Datamaster run. I'm posting it up here because his Blazer has the same N/A CPI engine as the SoGT and I figured you guys might be able to help decipher why his truck is acting so weird. Anyone feel generous enough...
  5. Tophatjimmy

    Made my first Datamaster run today....

    anybody interested in taking a look and see if anything looks bad?
  6. Tophatjimmy

    Looking for this part...only cheaper.

    anyone know where to get this item for less than what Jegs wants for them? $14.99 isn't bad, but $10 each to ship them is crap. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_758462_-1_10409 Anybody help? Gonna relocate my battery to the bed and this will make a great 12V...
  7. Tophatjimmy

    Looking for your opinions on AC deletion.

    My AC dosn't work. No coolant left I would guess, probably a bad seal in the system. Now since it originally had R-12 coolant and repairing and recharging the system will be a small fortune and the R-134A conversions are temporary at best, are there any drawbacks to stripping the AC all...
  8. Tophatjimmy

    changing system around...again.

    First I'll ask if any of you guys are running multiple subs in your Sy's. Right now I'm running a pair of Image dynamics 8's and it sounds OK, but still not enough (I'm really not a bass-head, I swear) so I'm thinking of going in a different direction. Base idea: Build an enclosure at the...
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    Removal and replacement of power window motor

    OK, I've needed a new passenger's side window motor for over a year now. I did numerous searches and was only able to find a "how-to" that involved taking out the whole window regulator assembly. Now, call me lazy, but that doesn't seem like a lot of fun. So I did it my way. From start to...
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    Question and idea for downpipe insulation?

    I searched and didn't find anything relevant so: I had an idea, maybe a stupid one but since wrapping the DP in header wrap seems to be widely frowned on since it eventually destroys the metal, what if a section of thermal material, kind of like the type used in the old uppper IC blanket GP...
  11. Tophatjimmy

    Hard starting issue?

    I searched, but didn't find anything conclusive. With my Sy, I have to crank it for like 10-12 seconds before it starts, OR I can crank it for a second or two, stop, and then it fires right up on the second try. What the heck would be causing this? Is this a purple wire issue? Ignition...
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    Installed IC fan, have a question....

    OK, I wanted a fan on my lower IC, but couldn't swing the $$ for a SPAL, so I bought a radiator fan for a Honda CBR900 off of Ebay for $19 shipped and luckily it fit perfectly. I wired up a relay and currently have it on the same switch as my IC pump. Actually works really well, that thing moves...
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    Alternator question (searched already)

    Does anyone know for sure if the large case CS144 140A alternators from the Roadmaster/Fleetwood/Caprice/Caddy family will directly replace the crappy CS130 85A alts in our trucks? I did a search, but didn't find a solid "yes". The reason I ask is that on my budget, a new HO alt is out of the...
  14. Tophatjimmy

    Located Ty in Greenacres, WA

    Drove by this rinky-dink little lot and saw a white/white 1993 Typhoon with Chrome ZR1's. VIN is 1GDCT18Z8PD810365. Has 139,000 on the odometer and the guy wants $14,500 for it.... I told him good luck with that. I have pics if someone wants to host.
  15. Tophatjimmy

    Kinda funny message in my guestbook tonight.

    He He...thought this was kinda *ssholish. On my CarDomain page I cut and pasted the following info to put on my intro page: "The GMC Syclone is a turbocharged, AWD pickup truck that has the distinction of being the quickest and fastest truck ever produced. They were manufactured by Production...
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    My Sy has developed it's first Hiccup....help

    Ok, I've had my Sy for a few months now. I did a tune up on it, changed all the fluids etc, etc. Had it running pretty good. Now today out of the blue the idle has deteriorated and developed a stumble again and if it sits and idles the rpms will randomly dip from 700ish to like 300ish and almost...
  17. Tophatjimmy

    To any N. Idaho/E. Washington Sy/Ty owners:

    Hey guys. I just recently aquired Sy #2517 and could use some education/tuning tips from more experienced owners if any of you are close enough. Just wanna make sure I get this thing running tip-top before summer. Thanks.
  18. Tophatjimmy

    New Sy owner with a question.

    Whats up all. I just purchased Sy #2517 today from a local car lot. Its in pretty great shape, but I noticed when it's running I hear a ticking noise that varies with RPM. I can hear it both inside the cab and when the hood is up. I only hear it at idle and low RPM, I don't hear it at speed...
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