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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By gta ta

can I rotate my tires

Can I rotate my tires? This is on a 86 T/A. I know on my 87 GTA there is a offset between the front and rear. I don't know about the '86 T/A. I know the tire size is different between the 86 and 87....
Forum: South East Region
11-16-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 13,121
Posted By gta ta

Re: Fellow Kentucky Folk....REPORT!!

I'm in Owensboro with an '86 T/A and a '87 GTA. Won second place last year at NCM. I really miss them not having it this year.
Forum: South East Region
09-20-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By gta ta

It says you live in Bolwing green. Do you know...

It says you live in Bolwing green. Do you know the guy who has the Kight rider T/A there in Bowling Green. I have seen it in several local car show and always wondered why it was never at the NCM...
Forum: South East Region
09-20-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By gta ta

I guess I left to soon. That wasn't on the...

I guess I left to soon. That wasn't on the schedulle. I would have stayed longer if I new that. DId anyone get any pictures of it????

I had the Maroon GTA
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,033
Posted By gta ta

That is what I did. Take four quarts fill filter...

That is what I did. Take four quarts fill filter with one. Pour remaining 3 1/2 quarts in and it is full. Four quarts total includeing the filter. That is my ?. Should n't it take more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,033
Posted By gta ta

No dents or bent stick. I measured it against my...

No dents or bent stick. I measured it against my GTA's dipstick and the full mark on the GTA's stick is 1/4 lower then the T/A. The dip stick are the same length but the marking are differants. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,033
Posted By gta ta

Nope! Take four quarts. Fill ph1218 up with oil...

Nope! Take four quarts. Fill ph1218 up with oil from one quart pour remaining 3 1/2 quarts into value cover. Start, shut off, check oil and it is 2mm above full line on dip stick. That is 4 quarts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,033
Posted By gta ta

4 Quarts and engine is full. Is that right?

I changed my oil yesterday and got to thinking. Why does my 86 T/A 5L TPI only hold four quarts??? Is that right? I got to thinking maybe someone changed the dip stick. Well I pulled the one out of...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 09:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 923
Posted By gta ta

Owensboro Ky. North of NCM 70 miles right on the...

Owensboro Ky. North of NCM 70 miles right on the Ohio river

No. The farest we have been was SLP day at National trail raceway outside of dayton ohio. Wife got hooked on drag racing there. She...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 923
Posted By gta ta

That is something to really be proud of!!! You...

That is something to really be proud of!!! You know how many LS1s you beat!!! You're one heck of a driver to make 3rd place!!! You should be proud of that trophy!

I should have checked here before...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 923
Posted By gta ta

My wife in here T/A

My wife in here T/A
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 923
Posted By gta ta

Lets see: 1. Art 46.31 2. Steve 46.84 3....

Lets see:
1. Art 46.31
2. Steve 46.84
3. Joe 49.27
4. Elie 49.79

My wife was in the Black T/A that had to have John ride with her.

She is adictted now and can't wait until next year. She...
Forum: South East Region
09-18-2005, 08:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 923
Posted By gta ta

High Guys! I am mad at my self now. I didn't know...

High Guys! I am mad at my self now. I didn't know several of you were on this board would be there. Help me put faces with the cars and names on here.

My wife was driveing the Black T/A and I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2005, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,052
Posted By gta ta

That is what I bought a year ago but they no...

That is what I bought a year ago but they no longer carry them here anyways. My has 4 hold down screws. Everything they have is the clip style.


I decided to compare the 3 spark gap gauges I have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,052
Posted By gta ta

What do you mean if my coil can take it? In...

What do you mean if my coil can take it?

In replaceing it are you talking about a new stock one or one of those MSD ones. Actually I was thinking about replaceing it. I priced it when I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,052
Posted By gta ta

Wrong spark plug gag

I had a miss So I decided to change plugs and wires. After I was done I noticed the plugs I pulled out were gapped at .035. I had looked up the gap in my chilton's manual and it said .045. So that is...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
09-21-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 796
Posted By gta ta

It was the worst turnout they have ever had!!! I...

It was the worst turnout they have ever had!!! I have gone every year liveing just 70 miles away. It was Hurrancane Ivan that keep everyone home...

Now remmeber what Scott said about finding and...
Forum: South East Region
09-05-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By gta ta

Wow nice link. I guess I need to put that tape I...

Wow nice link. I guess I need to put that tape I have in a safe!!! never thought It could be used against me and others.

Hope to meet you at the NCM. I'll be in a Flame red 87 GTA or a black 86...
Forum: South East Region
09-05-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By gta ta

I'll be there since it is only 70 miles away. The...

I'll be there since it is only 70 miles away. The road trips are a must!!!! I remmeber several years going on one and we hit 90 several times. It does get stressfull triing to keep up with those...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,590
Posted By gta ta

NO I haven't. Vader had told me that early '86...

NO I haven't. Vader had told me that early '86 Proms were defective so I went to the dealer and gave them $90 for a new with the part number Vader suggusted. I figured if I burnt my own chip I would...
Forum: TPI
07-11-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,590
Posted By gta ta

Re: IAC won't adjust, need help

UPDATE: Tried to do the procedure again when the car was at normal operating temperature, still didn't work. Now, I reconnected my IAC, and my car now won't even start anymore. Issues......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-01-2004, 01:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,967
Posted By gta ta

Spray some WD-40 behind the D button. Mine won't...

Spray some WD-40 behind the D button. Mine won't ratchet unless I spray some lude in there. Wait a few seconds and depress the gas pedal.
Forum: South East Region
09-14-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By gta ta

Here is my TA. Should I wear my thirdgen.org...

Here is my TA. Should I wear my thirdgen.org T-shirt?<g>
Forum: South East Region
09-14-2003, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By gta ta

I got a set of 2 ways don't have sub-bands...

I got a set of 2 ways don't have sub-bands though. Will they work?

My GTA
Forum: South East Region
09-08-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By gta ta

Cool! I'll see you all there. I had a blast last...

Cool! I'll see you all there. I had a blast last year! Be sure and do some of the road trips. We should try and park togather.
Forum: South East Region
09-04-2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By gta ta

NCM F-body gathering

Anybody else go to the NCM?

WELCOME BACK CAMARO/FIREBIRDS - SEPTEMBER 19-21

To register for the Camaro/Firebird Gathering - Click here
For the Camaro/Firebird Gathering Agenda- Click here
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,644
Posted By gta ta

Cut one apart and decide for yourself. On my...

Cut one apart and decide for yourself. On my crown vic I use FL-1a. One day the store was out and I used FRAM. Also I thought that black grip stuff was cool. So I bought one. I noticed at 1,000 miles...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,644
Posted By gta ta

I don't like the 1218 it is to tall. With the oil...

I don't like the 1218 it is to tall. With the oil cooler and the longer filter it hangs several inches lower then anything else on the car.
Forum: TPI
02-27-2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,176
Posted By gta ta

Re: Re: Re: Re: engine oil and oil filter

Better check again! PF25 and PF35 are nolonger being made by AC Delco....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,644
Posted By gta ta

Yes You are probly right PF. AC Delco is the only...

Yes You are probly right PF. AC Delco is the only thing that goes on my cars. But if only the dealers have them now, guess I'll have to find anouther brand.

I'll never put a fram on it. I have...
Forum: TPI
02-26-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,176
Posted By gta ta

Re: Re: engine oil and oil filter

Where are you getting your filters? I have been told that PH35 and PH25 has been discontinued. I can't find them anywhere...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,644
Posted By gta ta

can't find PH25 or PH35 anywhere!

WHat kind of oil filter are you guys useing? I useally use ph25 or ph35 but I can't find them anywhere. Walmart, autozone, advance. no one has them anymore. They said they have been discontiuned!
Forum: DIY PROM
02-08-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By gta ta

Re: WinALDL version 1.09b

Thats for such a great piece of usefull software and FREE at that!

Keep up the great work! You da man...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,517
Posted By gta ta

Re: Cleaning your Plenum???

I cleaned mine with that $.99 carb cleaner from autozone. Worked great cleaned it in twenty minutes. I did find that the expensise $3 gunk or gumout(can't remember) carb cleaner won't phase it. But...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2003, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 701
Posted By gta ta

? about winaldl

WHat is:
1. EECC Slow O2 Rich/Lean flag
2. DRP Occured


I can't find these in a book anywhere...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

I didn't think it would turn out but as you can...

I didn't think it would turn out but as you can see my O2 reading never raised over .2 for over 30 seconds at idle after curseing 55 and stopping. The O2 has to be fine replaced it twice and have the...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

I don't know if this will load right on the forum...

I don't know if this will load right on the forum but here is my winaldl data file just after SES comes on...

Time >PROMID >IAC >Coolant Temp >SPEED >EGR >RPM >TPS >INT >O2 >MAT >OLDPA3 >BLM >rich...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2003, 01:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

If I disconnect the two electrical connectors on...

If I disconnect the two electrical connectors on the air pump won't that disable it? But a problem with the air pump won't cause a high idle right. Could this be telling the ECM that it is leaner...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2003, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

I did notice that when I shut the car off the...

I did notice that when I shut the car off the pressure dropped to 0. It should hold it for what 20 minutes? I have to crank the engine for 20 seconds before it will start. I figured it was wet soak....
Forum: TPI
02-02-2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

FP 35 was with the vacuum line on. Didn't know I...

FP 35 was with the vacuum line on. Didn't know I was suppose to take it off. WHat should my FP be?
Forum: TPI
02-02-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

Thanks for the reply. The O2 is one month...

Thanks for the reply.

The O2 is one month old. Replaced a good one throwing parts at the problem. I didn't know there was a prom problem till reading past post tonight. If its not cooling off,...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By gta ta

high idle and code 44 need help!!!

I need some help. I have been fighting this for 6 months and noboby seems to be able to help not even GM mechanics...

My 86 TA 5L has a high idle. 900+ unless it is hot like 220 then it will idle...
Forum: South East Region
10-25-2002, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 361
Posted By gta ta

Great report on the NCM gathering!!

Frankie posted his write-up of the NCM gathering today. It's a must read. Really good. Lots of pictures. It was great to meet and talk to him at the NCM event. I invite you guys to check out his...
Forum: South East Region
10-25-2002, 12:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

Want pictures and a great write-up of the NCM...

Want pictures and a great write-up of the NCM gathering read Frankie's

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/2002NCMReport


He even put my GTA in it.
Forum: South East Region
10-12-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

I thought that was the one that parked next to me...

I thought that was the one that parked next to me at Hardees
Forum: South East Region
10-08-2002, 10:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

Richard which one is yours. I'll fine a close-up...

Richard which one is yours. I'll fine a close-up of it....


Here is the T/A with the Gold engine...
Forum: South East Region
10-08-2002, 10:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

Did you guys see this gold plated engine. They...

Did you guys see this gold plated engine. They had it in the NCM. But on Sunday they started it for me before they put it in the trailor. I was sort of embarrest. I told the guy I had a Black and...
Forum: South East Region
10-08-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

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Forum: South East Region
10-08-2002, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

How many you guys want I got about 100 megs of...

How many you guys want I got about 100 megs of them... from NCM
Forum: South East Region
10-08-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 848
Posted By gta ta

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