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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,663
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Sweet mfg Power steering box review

How much different is the 210 vs the 220? I don't remember my stock box (which I think is supposed to be 210) being too hard, so I was thinking of opting for the 220.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-20-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,380
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Another IROC-Z quick ratio steering box thread

Thx for the input ththanner. Sounds like the Lares box maybe hit and miss like other remans. :/
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-18-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,663
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Sweet mfg Power steering box review

Good stuff. Thanks!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-18-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,663
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Sweet mfg Power steering box review

Colt: I'm considering the same box as well. How has it held up over the last couple of years? Any slop creeping back in?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,380
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Another IROC-Z quick ratio steering box thread

So the Lares box did NOT give you the increased steering effort as well? I'm considering the Lares box also, but quick ratio AND increased steering effort are the two things I'm looking for.
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Forum: Cooling
11-29-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Heater Valve connections

Awesome! Thank you muchly!
Forum: Cooling
11-29-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
Posted By lavamadness

Heater Valve connections

http://i44.tinypic.com/2gsjwvd.jpg

Hi all,

Where do I attach the coolant hose that goes from the heater valve (pictured above) into the heater core?

I'm replacing the T-connector that had...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By lavamadness

Compatibility questions using '94 TBI 350 block for L98

I'm in the process of swapping all the TPI gear onto a '94 truck block for my '89 Formula 350. Everything has been straight forward so far *crossing fingers*, but I have a question for the last...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,781
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Will '89 TPI work with 350 TBI from 95' truck?

Thanks for the reply. If swapping the cam over is straight forward then I'll do that as well. I thought I had read that only some of the truck blocks had provisions for the roller cam.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,781
Posted By lavamadness

Will '89 TPI work with 350 TBI from 95' truck?

My '89 L98 died on me. I'm planning on taking the winter to save up for proper upgrade, but a friend has stumbled on a good running 350 TBI from 95' truck for sale for a good price. Stock engine,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By lavamadness

Re: No start problem, not cranking.

I got my hands on a multimeter, and checked the vats reader wires coming from the steering column and they were reading an open circuit. I jumped the wires with a resistor that matched my key and it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By lavamadness

No start problem, not cranking.

I have a 1989 Firebird, L98, auto.

When I try to start the car, the starter doesn't crank. The starter is new (put it in two weeks ago) to address the same problem, and once in it started fine....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Need advice on rebuild

I've decided to just patch up the coolant leaks for now and deal with upgrading the engine down the road when I have more money/time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By lavamadness

Re: Need advice on rebuild

Thanks for the tip regarding the brass frost plugs.

As far as cam goes, what I was thinking was doing what I could with the engine when it's being rebuilt, including a cam. And just keeping the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By lavamadness

Need advice on rebuild

Right now, my engine is leaking coolant from three places (water pump, intake manifold, and one or more frost plugs). A compression test showed 160 psi or more for all cylinders, but the plug for...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
08-24-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By lavamadness

Formula parts in Vancouver, BC

- L/R fender, $20 each
- front bumper cover, $40
- rear bumper cover, $40
- rear wrap around spoiler, $40
- L/R taillights, $10

The parts were taken off the car when I swapped to Trans Am...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By lavamadness

Thanks for clearing things up. :)

Thanks for clearing things up. :)
Forum: Brakes
04-21-2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By lavamadness

1) RTFC, you're saying that when everything is...

1) RTFC, you're saying that when everything is working aokay stock, that you need to REDUCE the pressure going to the rear brakes? Why is this?

2) From the article, it seems that it's the master...
Forum: Brakes
04-21-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By lavamadness

Thanks rsn932. I'll probably get the wilwood...

Thanks rsn932. I'll probably get the wilwood one anyway. At twice the price the other one hardly seems worth it.

As for modding the stock prop valve, I was under the impression that the mod was...
Forum: Brakes
04-20-2005, 02:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By lavamadness

More adj prop valve questions

I was considering installing an adjustable proportioning valve in the near future and had a few questions:

1) If I follow the tech article on this site for the installing the wilwood prop valve,...
Forum: Car Audio
03-13-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By lavamadness

The recommended 100w rms from a Kicker KX800.4.

The recommended 100w rms from a Kicker KX800.4.
Forum: Car Audio
03-13-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By lavamadness

I can't comment about the Kappas, but I've got...

I can't comment about the Kappas, but I've got the Perfect 6.5s right now. I've found the tweeters to be rather harsh, and the midbass lacking. If you search the net, these also seem to be common...
Forum: Car Audio
01-12-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By lavamadness

I'm gonna throw this out there for you, and maybe...

I'm gonna throw this out there for you, and maybe get some opinions from others....

You can get a Lanzar Vibe 1200d for $130 before shipping from ebay.

I'm only going by what I've read on...
Forum: Car Audio
01-12-2005, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By lavamadness

Here's a link about it....

Here's a link about it. (https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=106008&highlight=part+number+power+antenna)

I plugged in the part number at www.partszoneonline.com, and it...
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 06:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

I've personally never had the chance to hear...

I've personally never had the chance to hear speakers in kicks yet. Which is one reason I'm curious to try it out. But getting kicks is just an idea I'm toying around with.
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 05:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

I'd probably try and score new door panels in...

I'd probably try and score new door panels in decent condition and sell the ones I have.
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

Not sure what I'd do. If I was happy with just...

Not sure what I'd do. If I was happy with just the kicks, I'd probably just put the doors back to normal. The pockets that were there were convenient to have.
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

That would be my big concern with going with...

That would be my big concern with going with kicks as well. I know reznor's(?) kicks seemed to be pretty good for space. Q-Logics are horrible from pics I've seen. Jim's look nice, but because...
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By lavamadness

Nope, Alpine Type-S 4x6 speakers. Installing...

Nope, Alpine Type-S 4x6 speakers. Installing them in the stock location, in the dash.

The passenger side was okay, but I didn't see a way of them fitting on the driver's side without modifying...
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

If I were doing it again now, I'd wait and see...

If I were doing it again now, I'd wait and see how Jim makes out with selling his kicks. (Still tossing around the idea of getting a set anyway.)
Forum: Car Audio
01-10-2005, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By lavamadness

A word of warning about the Alpine Type-S 4x6s. ...

A word of warning about the Alpine Type-S 4x6s. For my car (89 Formula), they wouldn't drop in like stock on the driver's side. The magnet was too big and the back of the instrument cluster...
Forum: Car Audio
01-10-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

Yup, power windows. The speakers sit really low...

Yup, power windows. The speakers sit really low in the doors, but aside from that I haven't poked around too much. I'll take some pics whenever I get around to taking the door panel off to fix the...
Forum: Car Audio
01-09-2005, 03:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,273
Posted By lavamadness

I've got 6.5 Kappa Perfects installed in my...

I've got 6.5 Kappa Perfects installed in my doors.

At the time, the guy selling kicks on the boards here had gone to Iraq, so I had the door pods installed by a local shop. (They would have...
Forum: TPI
10-19-2004, 04:45 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 9,693
Posted By lavamadness

Is there any word whether the Vortec-style...

Is there any word whether the Vortec-style Stealth Ram will have a lower profile so it'll fit under the hood of a Firebird without cutting the bracing?
Forum: Car Audio
10-04-2004, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

ddn69 - yeah, the volume for the subs ID...

ddn69 - yeah, the volume for the subs ID recommends is 0.4-0.8 cubic feet. And my box is 0.65 per sub. And the subs are using the sub preouts from my HU.

I've played around the amp and HU...
Forum: Car Audio
10-01-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Unfortunately I don't have the tools, time, or...

Unfortunately I don't have the tools, time, or skill to play around with different boxes on my own to see what works and what doesn't. I don't know of a shop I'd feel comfortable taking it to...
Forum: Car Audio
09-29-2004, 08:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Have been playing around with things a bit...

Have been playing around with things a bit (adding polyfill, making sure everything was sealed really well), but still nothing. So I called Image Dynamics up, and their tech support said it had to...
Forum: Car Audio
08-17-2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

The HU is Kenwood KDC-X569. I haven't...

The HU is Kenwood KDC-X569.

I haven't rechecked the wiring of the subs, but I was super careful about it when I was doing it. But I know it's not a phase issue because I tried it with just a...
Forum: Car Audio
08-17-2004, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

When I first installed the IDs, the only change...

When I first installed the IDs, the only change was making the single camber box dual chambered, and replacing the Alpines with the IDs. I didn't touch the xovers or the gains or any other...
Forum: Car Audio
08-17-2004, 11:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Yeah, that's just it... people can't be raving...

Yeah, that's just it... people can't be raving about ID stuff and it all being like this.

What do I need to look for as far as box quality other than it not being air tight? As far as box size...
Forum: Car Audio
08-15-2004, 11:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

I'm so frustrated right now I want to rip all the...

I'm so frustrated right now I want to rip all the stereo equipment out of my car and just trash it.

I picked up two 10" Image Dynamics V.3 subs and put them in (with no other changes). My first...
Forum: Car Audio
07-12-2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

If a single more expensive sub with 400W would be...

If a single more expensive sub with 400W would be better than 2 subs I could get that would run with 200W, then I'm open to exploring that option.
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Got ya. Definitely not looking for that. I...

Got ya. Definitely not looking for that. I still want it to sound decent.

Right now I'm leaning toward the ID V.3 because I've found a couple of places that sell them for a good price. ($130 at...
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

How about SPL?

How about SPL?
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Most of these brands I've never heard of before. ...

Most of these brands I've never heard of before. How do the following subs compare to each other as far as SQ and SPL go (keeping in mind that I have only 200W rms for them)?

Image Dynamics IDQ...
Forum: Car Audio
07-06-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Wouldn't I be severely under powering those subs?

Wouldn't I be severely under powering those subs?
Forum: Car Audio
07-06-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Thanks for the response! SQ vs SPL... well I...

Thanks for the response!

SQ vs SPL... well I want both of course. :D I'm fairly happy with the SQ I have now, so if I could do something to maintain that but boost the SPL, that would make me...
Forum: Car Audio
07-05-2004, 02:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,050
Posted By lavamadness

Sub upgrade recommendations?

Currently I've got two 10" Alpine Type-S subs being pushed with 200W RMS each in a sealed single chamber enclosure that's about 2 cu ft. I've got things sounding okay, but I'd like the bass to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-30-2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,959
Posted By lavamadness

Just thought I'd mention that I have finally got...

Just thought I'd mention that I have finally got the wandering issue fixed, and it did turn out to be the alignment. After so much pain having people check things out, alignments and having to tell...
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2004, 01:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 473
Posted By lavamadness

For anyone interested.... ...

For anyone interested....

http://www.fbodyaudio.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=basicsq;action=display;num=1085985116
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