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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,756
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Car bogs at half/wide open throttle, HELP!

After reading that whole story, the only thing that comes to mind is the fuel pump, have you put a fuel pressure gauge on it? also could be a faulty injector, have you checked them?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-09-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Engine swap part out! need the money!

What make is the y-pipe?
How much for the y-pipe and flowmaster system shipped to 85024?
Forum: History / Originality
09-16-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 27,483
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Are third generations worth that much??

I do, I do :waveman:
Forum: Carburetors
07-16-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,355
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Edelbrock secondaries missing plate question

Got it, I looked at it yesterday and saw the lower butterflies are present. it is the so called " auxiliary valve" top plate that is missing.

now another question, with the throttle closed it...
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,355
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Edelbrock secondaries missing plate question

that would cut the fuel delivery from the secondaries, but there would still be air being pulled thru them, wacking out the a/f ratio really lean wouldn't it?

Actually on second thought, I dont...
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,355
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Edelbrock secondaries missing plate question

My T/A had a Edelbrock 1400 on it when I bought it, but the choke flap is gone, and the secondary plate is missing, so basically all four barrels are pumping all the time.

It starts and runs...
Forum: Interior
07-07-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,377
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Solve my stupid trunk problem

unscrew the hatch light (which it sounds like you've already done), now looking into the hole you will see a plate with a slot in it. All I had to do was insert a flathead screwdriver into said slot...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Is my starter going,please help

Sounds like just the solenoid to me, if the whole starter was bad it would crank slow, and be reeaally slow when hot.
Had the same problem on an old cultlass, the guy in the shop told me I needed a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: how do i know if these are shot?

Look a them from under the wheelwell, with the front jacked up. The first time I had the front in the air, I could see the bushings being pulled down thru the cutout. But it looked ok from the top...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,090
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: 86 Camaro 305 top speed?

AAAhhhhh the Ol' Hurricane, Awesome bike in it's day!! The fastest I've gone was on a bike also.....170ish on a buell 1125r "Barracuda".

You think that fast is crazy in a car, it's like wingless...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,090
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: 86 Camaro 305 top speed?

Funny post considering your screen name :huh:

You want to know how fast it really goes, get a GPS and a clear stretch of road.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-16-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: KYB GR2 struts and shocks ,,,weird

I am running the GR-2's front and rear, they handle great. even on rough surfaces the rear stays planted under heavy accel., and no wheel hop.
Forum: Body
06-09-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,286
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Hydroplaned into a cement wall...

I would be curious as to why it spun around, did the rear tires lockup? did you stab the brake? That is not something that just happens, might want to look into it so next time it rains you don't...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,463
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: what knight rider scanner to get

I emailed them also and their reply is below:

"
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your email and your interest in our lights. We can make a couple more lights for the 3rd Gen Firebird. We have the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,623
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: How to flush the power steering fluid

Yeah that is the return line, do like you said and plug the res. and put a clear line on the return line you have circled, then you can gravity bleed the system, just dump new fluid in the res. and...
Forum: History / Originality
04-28-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,664
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: 1985 calif. Spec. IROC Hooker project car.

:eek: Freakin' Awesome!!!
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-28-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Free seats, tail-lights, and center console. 1988 Firebird

Done. Check your Paypal. I included my name and address in the comments.

Thanks Man
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-28-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Free seats, tail-lights, and center console. 1988 Firebird

I went to us postal service website and a
USPS Supplied Small Box: 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8"
Flat rate box is $4.95, would those demensions fit the lid? the length would be the only limit, can...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-28-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Free seats, tail-lights, and center console. 1988 Firebird

would you consider shipping the console lid to phoenix az 85024, I can paypal you the shipping fee. I have been looking for one for a while now and never seem to find any, or just miss the auctions...
Forum: South West Region
04-27-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,392
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Carb issues on my 86...

Its 6 of one, a half dozen of the other, basicly gonna be alot of work either way, the REAL question is do you want to be emissions legal or not. If it means something to you, then fix the qjet, if...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-26-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,880
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Hood Shocks

This was taken right from auction description:
"This auction is for a pair of new never installed hood struts to fit all 1982-1992 Firebirds with steel hoods.The o.e. GM part # is 1615271 which has...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-26-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,880
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Hood Shocks

Ebay specials for me, 30$ including shipping, and what did I find when I opened the box? Genuine GM hood shocks!!!!! man was I surprised. :hmmm:
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: the starter does not even click

Also there is a gound on the solenoid, it is a post that connects to the starter, and the starter is grounded to the engine thru the bolts. At the base of the post is a nut, that nut vibrates when...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,559
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: decent quality shocks and struts

236001 for the gr-2 fronts
KG5562 for the gas-a-just rear

Those are the mfg part #'s
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: the starter does not even click

OK so the icm being bad will not prevent the starter from turning, it cuts voltage to the coil to create a pulse, if you tapped the starter and got nothing, it is between the starter and the battery,...
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 710
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: dying on turns

Could be your power steering pump, or steeringbox, if they are dragging it will put a load on the motor and stall it mid turn, also could be worn steering parts creating drag, basicaly something in...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: the starter does not even click

Have you tried to tap the starter?, climb under the car and use a small screwdriver to jump the connections between the big terminal and the little terminal on the back of the solenoid, if the...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: the starter does not even click

Is it carb? tpi? could be the coil or the icm (ignition control module), just fixed these on mine this weekend. Same symptoms as you turn the key and nothing, replaced the coil first that didn't do...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-22-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,559
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: decent quality shocks and struts

Yeah, the AGX are awesome, I am just running the gr-2's, a slight upgrade from the stockers, I have alot of other things to fix so just went with the basic ones, but they are real nice, firm ride but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-22-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,559
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: decent quality shocks and struts

KYB's are a good shock, checkout kyboutlet.com they have some great deals.
Forum: Interior
04-21-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: My dash board officially cracked

That's what mine looks like, yeah, AZ summers are not kind to soft parts.
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,716
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Decide the Mod's fate

It's all in good spirit my man, I actually agree with alot of what you say.
Forum: Car Audio
04-20-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,027
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: headunit won't turn on?..2 theories

Good to hear you figured it out
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,716
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Decide the Mod's fate

Just create a Quadrajet/Emissions only section that he can mod, there would only be one post tho, something like:

"I pitty the fool who remove his Quadrajet, you can't get no better, it's self...
Forum: Car Audio
04-20-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,027
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: headunit won't turn on?..2 theories

If your test comes up that there is no juice to either the acc on or constant on, I would check the fuses, I've blown alot of acc fuses, forgeting to disconnect the battery before splicing wires....
Forum: Car Audio
04-20-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,027
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: headunit won't turn on?..2 theories

I would verify with a test light, or volt meter that you have juice to the main power wire to the headunit, also some makes require that there is power to the memory wire (usually orange or yellow...
Forum: Exhaust
04-02-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: header question

No, long tube headers will not work with the T5, the clutch slave cylinder is in the way, shortys are all you will be able to use w/ the 305, depending what tranny you put behind the 350, you might...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-28-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,467
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: lots of interior plastics

How much for the headliner board shipped to phoenix 85024?
Forum: North East Region
03-24-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Stuck in Smithtown NY

Too Far
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-23-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 638
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: parting out 1989 firebird ws6

do you have the center console lid and the headliner?
Forum: Cooling
03-22-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,589
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: thanks a lot GM... Brilliant

I have the same coolant bottle as Jr. and it works great! There is a hose at the bottom, Duh. The top hose is the overflow hose.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-22-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,467
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: lots of interior plastics

Do you still have a headliner?, black would be cool but if not I can dye it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: Dumb fan question

The fan needs to PULL air thru the radiator, not push the incoming air back to the front. Kick the dude in the nuts that told u to reverse the wires, or better yet tell him you did it and it cools...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

Re: New power steering pump and lines, wierd problem?

Reman pump yes, but the gearbox is the original one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-08-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By FlamingPhoenix

New power steering pump and lines, wierd problem?

I just picked up an 85 T/A WS6, w/ an L69, 5-speed, a/c, Etc.....
So when I bought it the guy said that the p/s pump was leaking and as a result it had no power steering (no fluid)....so I get it...
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