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Forum: TPI
08-08-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By ken3983

MAT connector

A buddy of mine was installing some lower intake manifold gaskets on my 89 Firebird 350 TPI. While driving I got a code 23. After looking it up, it was the mat sensor. I found the sensor located...
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,112
Posted By ken3983

Need a new Y-pipe

Looking fir a y-pipe for my 1989 Firebird Formula 350. I know they changed the angle of the pipe after 87 or 88 to give the pipe less turbulence. Need a good source. Looked at Walker exhausts and...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 461
Posted By ken3983

L98 knock

On my 89 Firebird 350, I developed a knock. I dont have a stethescope so I just used a long screwdriver. I was changing oil anyway so I decided to narrow it down. Seems to be coming from the number 1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By ken3983

Starter options

Want to replace my factory starter with a high-torque one. Summit Racing has some in the oem style or the mini footprint Style. Which would you recommend?
Forum: TPI
04-05-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By ken3983

Re: Oil cap

Bingo. That is it. Thanks Tuned Performance
Forum: TPI
04-05-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By ken3983

Re: Oil cap

It seems whenever we get slow down to the South everything comes to a standstill, LOL. Plus me working 19 days straight and only off 2 days kind of hinders me from doing a lot
Forum: TPI
04-05-2018, 03:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By ken3983

Re: Oil cap

Dude, I'm so tired of winter, LOL. If it isn't raining it's cold and it seems you never have time to do anything. Can't wait for warmer weather. How's things on your end?
Forum: TPI
04-04-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By ken3983

Oil cap

Does anybody know where I can get those original oil cap for my 89 350? It seems all the aftermarket ones just want to spin around in the threads and never seal.
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By ken3983

Re: 1989 Firebird 350 no start

Thanks for the numbers!!! Keeping fingers crossed its just a bad ECM
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By ken3983

Re: 1989 Firebird 350 no start

All the fuses checked out. Did a continuity test to make sure they were not blown. I was thinking a bad ICM at first, but it does run for a few seconds. I would think it wouldnt fire at all with a...
Forum: TPI
03-31-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By ken3983

1989 Firebird 350 no start

A friend has been working on my bird since I dont have time. It all started as hard starting and then the FPR needed replacing and that leaked into the brake booster needing it to be replaced....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-08-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By ken3983

New rear housing.

Does anyone make a new rear housing so I can transfer my ring and pinions to it? it is a 9 bolt with 3.27 gears in it. It doesn't matter if it's made it here in the US or Australia.I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Brakes
10-04-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By ken3983

Rear caliper question.

a few months ago, my rear wheel seal and started leaking. After I had it fixed it sounded like the brake was binding and making a clanking sound. I'm thinking the grease from the rear end saturated...
Forum: Interior
09-05-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 379
Posted By ken3983

Boot retainer screws

I had to order a boot retainer plate but I was curious as to the screws. Are they the same size that hold the dash pad on from underneath?
Forum: TPI
07-10-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By ken3983

Can't get reading on psi

It seems whenever I put a fuel pressure gauge on the Schrader valve, the needle wants to fluctuate all the time so I cannot get an accurate reading. I'm thinking the fuel pressure regulator is bad as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-05-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By ken3983

Re: Rear axle question.

Well, I found out that I need 28 spline axles, but didnt find any info on the shaft lengths. I read Moser can make some.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-05-2016, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By ken3983

Rear axle question.

I'm looking for a little bit of information. Does anyone know the axle length and how many splines that I have on my Borg Warner 9 bolt rear end? It has the 7.75" ring with 3.27 gears. Post and disc...
Forum: TPI
06-29-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By ken3983

Random cut out

My 5.7 has been cutting out lately. Everything under the hood is new except for the MAF,CTS and FPR. It can be 70 degrees in the morning and I will let the car warm up for say 30 seconds, and when I...
Forum: Interior
05-31-2016, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By ken3983

Re: Boot plate

Thanks dude. I PM it to ya
Forum: Interior
05-30-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By ken3983

Re: Boot plate

Yes, thats it. I got a used shifter plate, but it had no boot and mine was of a different year and they changed it over. It came from an 88 model T/A and my 89 had the ones they started using in...
Forum: Interior
05-06-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By ken3983

Boot plate

Does anyone know where I can get the metal trim plate that fits to hold the boot down? I had to get a shifter plate from a 1988 Firebird unfortunately there was no plate to keep the boot from...
Forum: TPI
04-25-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By ken3983

A.I.R pipe plugs

Im cleaning up the engine and I need to get these pipes off and plugged on my 350. Anyone know what size they are so I can plug and seal them up?...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 405
Posted By ken3983

Part of the problem

Ok, I installed the IAC and WinALDL said it was 32 at idle. GREAT!! On the road, still some surging issues. The battery was disconnected prior to road test to clear the ECM. Came back and the IAC...
Forum: TPI
04-17-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By ken3983

IAC question

I grounded terminals A and B in the ALDL connector, waited 45 seconds then unplugged the IAC. However, I noticed that after 45 seconds or more had passed, the IAC was still clicking if you felt it. I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-13-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,325
Posted By ken3983

Re: 91 Firebird gray interior

How much for the shifter plate?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-13-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,410
Posted By ken3983

Re: Parting out 1988 gta trans am with digital dash

Is there a way to see under the shifter plate? Mine has the gear selector molded into the shifter handle area. Most I have seen, the the gear indicator is a seperate piece held by 2 screws.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By ken3983

Re: Brake switch install

Thanks dude. Greatly appreciate the help!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By ken3983

Brake switch install

I know my brake switch is bad and need to replace it. I got a new part from O'Reilly's and need to install this. My question is, does the old one just screw out because it has threads on it and does...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By ken3983

Simple brake switch question...

TCC isn't locking up. Since I dont have a test light, a multimeter did the same job. When the key is in the ON position, I have the test leads on terminals A and F in the ALDL. I get 12 volts....
Forum: TPI
04-06-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Re: Quick egr solenoid question

Do you happen to have the manufacturer part number for that?
Forum: TPI
04-06-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Re: Quick egr solenoid question

So what would be a good substitute? Part number?
Forum: TPI
04-06-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Re: Quick egr solenoid question

If you pull up a standard vs25 part, that will be the solenoid I am using. There is a shiny metal port on one side and that goes to the vacuum underneath the throttle body. There are two ports on the...
Forum: TPI
04-06-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Re: Quick egr solenoid question

Okay, I had a short piece of vacuum tube that I plugged up with some RTV and let sit overnight to use as a plug for one of the ports. I used that to put over the port that I could not suck air...
Forum: TPI
04-05-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Re: Quick egr solenoid question

Thanks for clearing that up, dude. I really appreciate that :)
Forum: TPI
04-05-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By ken3983

Quick egr solenoid question

I have the solenoid from a 95 Deville 4.9L. I have the shiny metal port of the solenoid going under thw throttle body for the source of the vacuum. Which of the Black ports do I connect on the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By ken3983

Re: I have a fan dilema

That's what I thought, but all the wiring is intact and never rigged. In fact, no wires have ever been cut on this car. Go figure. So it's got to be a fault in the factory setup
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 354
Posted By ken3983

I have a fan dilema

Every time when the key is turned just to the RUN position, BOTH cooling fans kick in. And I mean after it has sit all night too. There is no refrigerant in the A/C system as it needs to be charged...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By ken3983

Re: What drive gear do I need for VSS?

So what if I used the 17 tooth drive gear with my 45 tooth driven gear? Will my speed be higher or lower on the speedo gauge?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By ken3983

Re: What drive gear do I need for VSS?

Ok. That info helped a lot. This is what my VSS looked like. It had a conical gear on the end of it. The number of teeth was 45
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By ken3983

Re: What drive gear do I need for VSS?

I forgot to mention. The driven gear that came off the vss was white if im not mistaken. And do you remember what the rotation on the speedo was listed at? 1000 or 1001? I put the stock 350 tpi back...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By ken3983

Re: What drive gear do I need for VSS?

Dude!!! that will be great appreciated!!!!! Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By ken3983

What drive gear do I need for VSS?

Ok, had a new 700r4 tranny put in last week and the speedo doesn't work. My friend said he didnt notice if there was a drive gear on the old tranny before taking it back for the core charge. Now,...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By ken3983

Re: New engine break in

It's an ATK reman if that helps.
Forum: TPI
03-14-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By ken3983

New engine break in

I have a brand new 350 roller cam engine installed now. I've got break in oil in it at the moment. I've heard conflicting reports in so far as of when change it. I have been told to change it at 3000...
Forum: TPI
03-03-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By ken3983

Re: What goes here?

This the engine so far.... although he had to swap the valve covers as they were on backwards....
Forum: TPI
02-27-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By ken3983

What goes here?

This is the back of a reman 350 engine for my Firebird Formula. There is a threaded hole near where the distributor goes in. Now, the old engine had a plug in that small hole. You could take it out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By ken3983

Gear select problem.

At the moment, I am driving my friends Camaro as I wait for an engine to come in for my car. The problem I am having with his car is this. Park has now became reverse. It will start in Park, but it...
Forum: TPI
01-14-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By ken3983

Re: Sounds good to me...

The original engine threw a rod and had a spin bearing. Temp redlined twice before I got home and that was only a 10 mile drive. I'm just gonna put stock back in.
Forum: TPI
01-14-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By ken3983

Sounds good to me...

So my friend says he can get me an ATK/Spartan reman 350 for $1450 after tax and the core charge waived. So I at least get to keep the old engine. A guy is going to do the install for $400. So I...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By ken3983

Re: New engine time...

Thanks for the heads up. I'd rebuild mine, but I thought I would opt for a reman engine. I just had the rear completely rebuilt with 3.27 gears and after the engine, its time to do the tranny ( when...
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