hey guys finally got the tgp

[futuretgp'er]

37000 miles, hasnt been driven in 2 years never seen snow, everything works accept the boost gauge and one door lock doesn't power unlock, cd player may be questionable tho(the keyless works and so does the power antena), but it started right up this weekend (even got some first gear rubber...so what if it was raining) and everything is more pristine than i could have ever imagined...im talking off the show room floor.  i couldn't be happier with this car right now... :D  u guys have got to see this gem, its red with grayleather interior which i didn't remember from 5 years ago when i last saw my uncle drive this car...im bringin it down this monday and i cant wait to get pics of it on here...im thinking this car is in the most perfect working order ive ever seen from   1990...sorry if it sounds like im bragging but i dont even consider it mine yet...my parents bought me this car for graduation and im rambling...im just so fricken proud to join this car group officialy... yah so know one has to respond haha ill get pics up soon   :D

[god910]

Well, congrats, and hurry up and fix yer sig!!!

[mfewtrail]

Congrats, hurry up w/ the pics! 8)  If the car was stored/sat for a while, you might want to do a good tune-up on it to get it running 100%.

[TGPilot]

...im thinking this car is in the most perfect working order ive ever seen from   1990...sorry if it sounds like im bragging but i dont even consider it mine yet...my parents bought me this car for graduation and im rambling...im just so fricken proud to join this car group officialy... :D

Sorry but this webpage is closing now that you got the car!! :shock:


Just kidding!! Congrats on your new baby!! 8)

[futuretgp'er]

hey guys some shatty news... (for me at least) after driving the car all weekend up hear in northern minn. (way up 5 miles from canada) the cars fuel pump went out about 180miles into the trp on the way back...just got home 5 minutes ago. good thing my mom was following my dad and i... so we made it home in the minivan...going up to pick up the car on a car trailor tommoro. bring it home and get it fixed up...im am pissed...

[god910]

If you're pissed because the car broke down you need to sell it.   :lol:  I'd just look at this as a good time to install a Walbro 255 pump.  :wink:  Take a good look at the tank while you're in there, I wouldn't be surprised if there's some sediment in there.  Good time to clean it out or replace it if it's in REALLY bad shape.  Maybe want to have it coated as a precaution anyhow.  MY first TGP had to be towed home (bought it that way) Second one made it 17 miles (not all the way home) before it took a shit.  Both were injectors.  Good luck, and in case you didn't already know it, they're well worth the work, and they DO make you work for their love.  Welcome aboard (officially)

[futuretgp'er]

so guys since the fuel pump is out...should i buy an aftermarket replacement or the gm replacement (also is the fuel pump for the n/a grand prix of 1990 the same as our tgp fuel pump)

[dbtk2]

so guys since the fuel pump is out...should i buy an aftermarket replacement or the gm replacement (also is the fuel pump for the n/a grand prix of 1990 the same as our tgp fuel pump)

No, its not the same as the N/A one. IIRC its from the Corvette of the same year.  The aftermarket one is cheaper and better though IIRC.

Shawn

[god910]

No, its not the same as the N/A one. IIRC its from the Corvette of the same year.  The aftermarket one is cheaper and better though IIRC.

Shawn

Yup same as a 90 Vetter.  And I don't know about cheaper, but the Walbro pump will support most any mod you'll ever throw at it.  And being only just over $100 shipped, not a bad bit of security.

[futuretgp'er]

thanks alot guys i think ill just look into the aftermaket walbro...another question what is the highest milage you can go before you need to replace the crossover usually...i don't think this one is damaged becuase while it ran it ran strong and its such a low milage car hasn't been driven in the last 2yrs though

[maximage]

10 miles....

[futuretgp'er]

if i get the walbro ill need a fuel pressure regulator right? so which one are u guys using or suggesting?

[Invasion1]

Buy the pump here......


Walbro 255 LPH High Pressure

www.autoperformanceengineering.com


Click the Walbro Logo


the one you want is ether of the 255 lph ones depending on your budget...

i bought from there and Shawn Lin From the w-body.com form reccomended them to me and there good people


here is the post from w-body.com that i made to help me out....

http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17027&highlight=fuel+pump


good luck

Dave

[dbtk2]

another question what is the highest milage you can go before you need to replace the crossover usually...i don't think this one is damaged becuase while it ran it ran strong and its such a low milage car hasn't been driven in the last 2yrs though

You don't ever NEED to replace the crossover.  They go bad, from what I've heard, in 3-5k miles.  So if its the stock one, its bad.  However, both my STE and the TGP coupe have the stock crossovers on them, and they both run good, they just don't idle smooth, the Coupe especially.  The TGP coupe has 123k on it, so I think your fine.  However, you should replace the crossover so the car is in better running condition.  It will prevent the car from idling rough and surging at idle.  

Shawn

[god910]

if i get the walbro ill need a fuel pressure regulator right? so which one are u guys using or suggesting?

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Nope, stock regulator will do.