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Forum: Body
11-20-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By docpnutbutr

tire sizes?

Anyone ever run 295/50 16's on IROC or GTA 16x8 wheels? Wondering if there was any rubbing against the shock or fender lips. I run 255/50's on GTA wheels now, but they just don't look big enough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By docpnutbutr

AIR Tubes.

Here goes. My 89 firebird and my 87 Z are both a pain in the *** to change plugs on, as you all well know. My question is, if I remove my AIR tubes, just to make it easier to change plugs, what do...
Forum: Power Adders
02-20-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 44,411
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: 305 tpi considering supercharger or turbo kits?

I'm thinking of a similar set-up. My 305 is already stroked/punched out toa 335. I'd love a turbo but want to retain my TPI. A TPI just looks cool, like a metal octopus with its tentacles gripping...
Forum: Electronics
02-15-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: The Only Thing Stupider Are The Low Speed Limits !

Just a note about your extras on your post. In NC, if you have enough rain to turn on your wipers, you HAVE to run your head lights. Fogs don't count. If your car came equipped with DRL's, and...
Forum: Electronics
02-15-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Tach is Crazy

Same sorta problem on my 87 Z. But, mine reads 7000 all the time. Doesn't drop to zero, ever. I have no idea.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-15-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,717
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Youngs F-Body

Talked to Young's F-body on the phone today (2/15/10). Was told that they were in the middle of changing facilities and were short-staffed. Sounds to me like they might be having financial...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-14-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Who my best source?

I'll do that. Thanks for the info. I have found one in an Ebay store, but I haven't won it yet. Seems like the little things are getting harder and harder to find.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-13-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By docpnutbutr

Who my best source?

I'm in need of a MAF burn-off relay. No parts house locally has any, and I've been waiting 3 weeks for Young's F-body to respond to an order. Who can I use as a source that has a decent reputation...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-13-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,717
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Youngs F-Body

I've been waiting over 3 weeks for a return phone call from Young's. No return E-mail, no return call, no body ever answers the phone, and the phone # on their order confirmation e-mail has been...
Forum: Body
02-06-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,355
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

Doesn't sound like he was thinking about putting all of his tools away, did it?
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
02-03-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By docpnutbutr

uh, help?

Is there a place on this site to post videos? And if so, is there an easy way for a compu-idiot like myself to post one?
Forum: Cooling
02-02-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Just another project...

Where exactly is the fan relay located, on the firewall or down by the radiator?
Forum: Body
02-01-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,355
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

If I could only have taken some pictures of it... The guy who had it was a member of the Tarheel Tigers pontiac club. I've lost touch with him since then, but maybe he has a picture of it I can chase...
Forum: Body
02-01-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,355
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

Ok Guys, I think I got ghetto... Went to look at a 79 ta for parts for my project in the wings. PO must have been an 'artist'. Imagine, pouring 50 lbs. of bondo on the hood and SCULPTING the...
Forum: Body
01-31-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: hood help

well, there are some prices that you just have to pay, like paint andbondo in exchange for looking cool. No one offers that scoop anymore, and I am afraid to try to remove it for fear of destroying...
Forum: Cooling
01-31-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Just another project...

Sounds like a good idea, but I'll have to wait till it thaws out. Got 4 inches of snow and an inch of ice in the yard, and too cold to spin wrenchs under the carport. Gotta love this global...
Forum: Body
01-30-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: hood help

Considering I didn't have to pay for it, just move a few cars around with my forklift, I can't complain but just so much. Still, you would think that a guy who restores Vettes for a living would...
Forum: Body
01-30-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By docpnutbutr

hood help

What's the best way to get a flat Harwood hoodscoop (fiberglass) attached to a 3rd gen hood without the fiberglass delaminating over time? I used Marinetex to bond it down, after I hade relief cut...
Forum: Body
01-30-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Anyone ever done this?

I figured that part out with the 2nd gen TA's. The shaker base has provisions for adjustments. But, if there isn't enough adjustment to center it up, I can make a new mounting and use the factory...
Forum: Body
01-29-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,788
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: 86 Iroc build/restoration

Reminds me of my 87 before I started. Just got to love that cheeeeeaaaapp azz clear-coat from GM. My Z, my silverado,my bird, my 1500WT, all had the clear popping off like dandruff from a hippie. ...
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By docpnutbutr

Just another project...

Got a question. My temp guage on my 87 Z has given up. It shows a constant less-than-zero setting. When I bought the car, the origional owne had set up one fan to run constantly, now, niether one...
Forum: Body
01-29-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By docpnutbutr

Anyone ever done this?

Greetings and salutations my fellow 3rd gen fans. I have a question. Have any of you ever taken a 'bird or TA and made a SE style Bandit version? I have an 89 305 tbi bird that I have added TA...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: Trans Am ENGINE HELP

Try changing your fuel filter and top off the tank with fresh 93 octane or better. I bought my 87 after it sat for 3 years. same problems. Give it a GOOD tune up. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: check engine light

Well, I got it on a scanner today. Shows 2 hard faults. MAF relay, and MAF sensor burn-out. I have been told that the IAC can cause both of these code faults to show up, but I'm not sure. I can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: check engine light

Still the same old problem. Wondering whether or not the EGR solenoid is failing. I just don't know enough to really dig into things. I love my TPI, but all of the extra wiring involved just runs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: check engine light

I'm going to swap fuel filters this weekend, but I don't know if that will do much. I think I need a full diagnostic run on someone's scanner. I just don't have the experience with the computer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,469
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: a sign a fuel filter has gone bad

This might be the source of the problem I'm having. Gonna give it a whirl. Wish me luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By docpnutbutr

check engine light

Is there anyone out there with a similar problem? Crank up the tpi 305 and the engine light stays on, then try to check the codes, but it won't even flash the 12 code, it stays on constantly. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By docpnutbutr

Re: engine light confusion

Yes, I used the code puller I bought a few years ago, It also does dual duty for Saturn brakes antilock and GM transmission codes. It has always worked in the past. I did try the old paperclip deal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By docpnutbutr

engine light confusion

I need ideas. My 87 Z-28, 305 tpi, auto, TPS 58 mm. Just put new water pump on. Take it to get inspection, no problem. Leaving the parking lot it stumbled, the E light came on, and it quit. ...
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