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Forum: Electronics
04-17-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,376
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Switched constant 12 volts while cranking?

Thanks for your input guys! I will check into the spot that Tibo mentioned. I did call Holley and they said to run a relay like zed-028 mentioned. I did pickup a relay today but if I could use the...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,376
Posted By Mikes86transam

Switched constant 12 volts while cranking?

I'm installing an aftermarket EFI system on my 87 Camaro and one of the wires needs to be hooked up to a switched 12 volt source that stays a constant 12v and doesn't drop voltage while cranking. I...
Forum: Body
12-06-2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,772
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: 1987 Sport Coupe grille options?

I ended up finding a near perfect original from a fellow member here on the forum. I really do wish they would start to make a reproduction but I doubt they will.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-13-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,760,242
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Thanks. Fronts have a 3.75 back spacing with 215/65 15's and the rears have a 5in back spacing with 255/60 15's.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-12-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,760,242
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

US Mags 15x7's front and 15X9 rears with 255/60 15 MT ET Street's
Forum: Body
09-12-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 515
Important/Useful : What Color to Paint!
Views: 275,792
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: What Color to Paint!

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-pics_019_2e0e60551ee6f4b816e91a8d9c1b3c9c80ab457b.jpghttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-pics_020_...
Forum: Body
07-31-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,772
Posted By Mikes86transam

1987 Sport Coupe grille options?

So the stock grille for my 87 Sport Coupe basically disintegrated leaving me with no grille. I've had no luck finding a used replacement. Is there any other grille that will fit the 87 Sport Coupe...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,878
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Speed related vibration issue

After reading through the posts I decided to re index the driveshaft by turning it 180deg. Took it for a ride and no more vibrations. Took it all the way up to 100mph and nothing. Still can't believe...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,878
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Speed related vibration issue

Did you ever figure out what was causing the vibration? My 87 Camaro is doing the same thing.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,520
Posted By Mikes86transam

Flywheel dust cover for a T5 bolt size?

Does anybody know the what size the bolts are that bolt the flywheel dust shield cover to the T5 bell housing are? There are 4 of them and nothing I have fit.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-28-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: WTB: Flywheel Dust shield cover for a T5 trans.

PM sent 89irocz355. Sorry I forgot to list my location. I'm in North Eastern PA. Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-08-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By Mikes86transam

WTB: Flywheel Dust shield cover for a T5 trans.

Looking for a flywheel dust shield cover for a T5 trans. Please PM me price shipped and a picture would be good. Thanks



FOUND ONE THANKS!!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-08-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
[GA] T5 parts
Views: 917
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: T5 parts

Do you have the flywheel Dust shield cover for the T5?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-08-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,363
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Parting out 1992 formula 5.0tpi 5 speed 3.42 disk rear car

Do you have the flywheel dust shield cover for the T5? I'm in need of one. Please let me know. Thanks
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 134,086
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Cheap Proportioning Valve Upgrade

I have an 87 Camaro that had drum rear brakes from the factory and I'm swapping in a disk brake rear with the aluminum calipers. Just to clarify I can swap the stock spring in the original...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By Mikes86transam

Some help with disk brake rear

So a friend of mine gave me a disk brake rear that he had sitting in his basement for years. My 87 Camaro has a drum brake rear so I'd love to swap it out. From what I've seen most disk brake rears...
Forum: Exhaust
10-25-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,715
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Summit brand cat back exhaust?

Here is a short video of my Camaro with the Summit 680022 kit. The car has a 355 now though. Headers are Summit shorties, Flowtech Y pipe, No Cat.


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Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-08-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,760,242
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/EUKdJu.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmEUKdJuj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/EzOiu4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnEzOiu4j)


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Forum: North East Region
09-25-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 498
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: FALL CARLISLE

I'll be going down. I'm hoping to find 3 or 4 inch cowl hood for my Camaro and a set of wheels.
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,641
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Computer/wire harness delete questions

Ok so to clarify this is the connector under my dash that's like yours but will all the wires still in place. I can eliminate all the wires but keep the blue and green on both sides and my reverse...
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,641
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Computer/wire harness delete questions

Thanks for the link and your help! Appreciate it. My camaro doesn't have cruise so no worries there. Another question. Can I use the wires that went to the CC distributor to power the HEI that I'll...
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,641
Posted By Mikes86transam

Computer/wire harness delete questions

I have a 1987 Camaro with the 305 CC quadrajet and 5spd. I'm going to a new engine with a Holley carb and HEI distributor and I'm going to delete the ECM and wire harness for it. I noticed in that...
Forum: Electronics
07-10-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Aftermarket Tach install help please

Got it! Used the white wire and the new tach works awesome!
Forum: Electronics
07-10-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By Mikes86transam

Aftermarket Tach install help please

My 87 Camaro SC didn't come with a Factory Tach. There is a white wire that comes off the coil and goes to the distributor. Is that the one I need to tap into for the tach signal? Car is a 305 5spd...
Forum: Exhaust
05-27-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,715
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Summit brand cat back exhaust?

The kit is sitting in a box in my garage. Unfortunately I had to have surgery and can't lift anything for another 3 weeks so I can't install it. :mad: I will post a video as soon as it's on.
Forum: Exhaust
05-03-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,715
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Summit brand cat back exhaust?

Yep called them last night and I ended up ordering the 680022 kit. Should be here tomorrow.
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,715
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Summit brand cat back exhaust?

Sorry here are the 2 I'm looking at. Not sure which one I need I think it depends on which catalytic converter you have. Mine has the H engine code and a single converter.

1st, Part# SUM-680022...
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,715
Posted By Mikes86transam

Summit brand cat back exhaust?

Does anybody have a video or sound clip of a Summit brand Cat back exhaust with a gutted or deleted catalytic converter? I'm thinking of picking up the summit kit for my 87 Camaro sport coupe with...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-15-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,760,242
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Here's some pictures of mine. Car was sitting up on jackstands so it's sitting up a little high in the pictures. Should have taken the pictures after I took the car for a ride as it settled down a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By Mikes86transam

86 Trans am and March 20165 bracket setup questions

I have an 86 TA and I removed the A/C. Will the March 20165 bracket setup work with my PS pump? My TA (LG4) has the V belt setup. From what I've read the PS pumps changed slightly through the years...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Yep your right it's right around 32deg. I read in a technical article here on thirdgen that if your between 45-55 deg your pretty good. After taking it on a couple rides it doesn't ping at all.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Took the car for a ride. No pinging going up hills or when I get on it. Man putting on the holley carb and the MSD 8362 HEI distributor really made the little 305 come to life! It will hold me over...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: putting AC back into a Camaro

On my 86 TA my AC compressor was on the drivers side. Looks like yours was also on the drivers side.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Ok total timing on the engine is 52deg at 3000RPM. The timing light says 52deg and the TDC mark is on the 0deg mark on the pointer. Way way too much timing right? Should I dial back initial timing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Yep I put the timing light on 10deg and the TDC mark was at 0 and then I put the gun on 0 and the TDC was at 10deg on the pointer. I'm just having a heck of a time finding total timing. I held it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Ok got the MSD 8362 and the new carb on. Car fired right up and was right on 10deg initial! LOL The only thing that's kind of an issue is the vac advance is right into the heater hose which is going...
Forum: Carburetors
05-05-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,392
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Anyone try the summit brand 600cfm carb?

Well got the car running and it idles great! Only thing I had to adjust so far is the idle as it was a little too fast. Fuel is right in the middle of the sight glass's and everything else looks...
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,392
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Anyone try the summit brand 600cfm carb?

I went ahead and ordered the Summit 600CFM carb and recieved it a few days ago. It's a very nice carb! Very happy with the quality of it but then again it's a holley. Would have had it mounted on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,498
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: ECM and VSS question on my 86 TA

Pocket unfortunatly no speedo cable on my 86 TA. It's VSS and does have the buffer box. The buffer box is sitting right next to the ECM under the dash.

ASE Doc so the VSS is routed to the ECM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,498
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: ECM and VSS question on my 86 TA

I haven't removed or unplugged the ECM so can I just eliminate all the other wires and just keep the VSS wires hooked up to the ECM? Would that keep the speedo working?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,498
Posted By Mikes86transam

ECM and VSS question on my 86 TA

Ok pulling out the ECM (LG4) and removing the harness. My 86 TA has the electric speedo. From the searches I've done I've read that the VSS sends signal to the speedo then from the speedo to the ECM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: timing question

Thanks guys. Yep I found the pointer by looking down through the back of the water pump. Should I put timing tape on the balancer or just put some white paint on the timing mark on the balancer?
Forum: Cooling
04-28-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Electric fan and ECM question

Thanks! Got the info I neededl Looks like the single fan setups are not computer controlled.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By Mikes86transam

timing question

I'm installing an MSD 8362 HEI distributor and I have some timing questions. I understand I should start out with 10 to 12deg initial but what about Total timing? How about springs and weights do I...
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Electric fan and ECM question

I'm confused. If the fan is turned off and on by a temp switch mounted in the head then what role does the ECM play in the operation of the fan?
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Mikes86transam

Electric fan and ECM question

Is the electric fan on my 86 Trans Am (LG4) computer controlled? I'm removing the ECM and going with a Holley carb and MSD ignition. If it is controlled by the ECM how can I keep my stock electric...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: Who insures your car?

I have progressive insurance and I pay $280 a year for my 86 TA.
Forum: Carburetors
04-26-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,392
Posted By Mikes86transam

Anyone try the summit brand 600cfm carb?

I was looking at this summit brand (Holley) 600cfm carb . Just wondering if anybody has bought one and if they like it. I was thinking of putting it on my 86 trans am (LG4) Here's a link to it. My...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-23-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: My new AR Rims arrived today and I have a question

Yea I'm not sure what's up with these rims. I have Torq thrust II's on my 69 cutlass and they looked nothing like this. I've sent 2 emails so far with pictures of the issues and no response yet. I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-22-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By Mikes86transam

Re: My new AR Rims arrived today and I have a question

Exactly. I've never had a set of rims show up looking like this. Even the inside of the rims look different. 2 of them have a machined look and the other 2 have a textured look to them. You can kinda...
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