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Forum: TBI
04-17-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need some help!!!

might want to check to make sure you have spark. remove the number 1 spark plug and wire and reconnect the pluck in the wire and set it aside and turn the car over and se if there is spark. if there...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

i cant say for sure but im wondering if that coil wasnt too much for the pickup. idk but with the coil only being 9 months old im taking it back and getting a new one at least. the should have at...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

OK. So heres the deal. i took the distributor out, having never done this before, and made sure i marked everything. i got the roll pin out and shaft off and the pickup was just about toast! the...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

the wires coming from the ICM to the coil are dead. not getting power or pulsing power at all. The other set of wires going to the coil i have a constand 12v power supply. when the motor is turning...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

so i checked the wires coming from the ignition module going into the coil and i have a constant power on one red/pink wire for one connector and no intermittent power on the other. so im assuming...
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

what all is involved in replacing the pick up?? and what is the ICM? ignition control module??
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

im not too electronicially inclined. not helpless but still need help from time to time. so youre talking about checking the 2 plug in connector slots and not the coil wire then?
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

how do i do this by myself? i can turn the key on and check the constant side but not the flashing side as the key needs to be turned over correct?
Forum: TBI
04-16-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help please!!

went to leave for work this morning and it didnt start at all. pulled #1 spark plug and plugged the wire in it and set it aside to check for spark and got nothing. no spark. tried it twice with...
Forum: TBI
04-15-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By 401kfirebird

need help please!!

I just started having issues with my car wanting to start. it starts eventually but takes a while to start and only does it when the motor is cold. When its been ran and has warmed up, itll fire...
Forum: TBI
09-06-2011, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Great MPG

Thats the 1 good thing about these motors i guess! I have 1 '92 Bird with 305, 5 speed, 3.08 gears and i get between 24 and 26 average. Mine has all new tuneup parts, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil....
Forum: TBI
07-10-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,728
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Removing cats, Smog, and A/C

i also hear that removing the cats kills mpg as well
Forum: TBI
07-10-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune-up

if you use an open element filter that isnt a drop base and use a 3 inch air filter you can eliminate the gold spacer. if the new open element is drop base then unfortunately you have to use the gold...
Forum: Interior
07-08-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: need help fixing my auto window switch

mne did the same thing and it was the power window motor. mine didnt make any sound at all..just quit. replaced it and it works perfect now.
Forum: TBI
07-02-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune-up

i jst finished up my tune up. i remove the smog pump so changing the plugs were alot easeir to do. however the back plugs on both side need to be changed from the bottom. trust me..dont try doing it...
Forum: Electronics
07-02-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,821
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Two different oil press. switches?

so im needing to change this switch as well. i have a 92 bird with the stock 305. my switch is the 3 prong and is located above to oil filter. my question is how do you get the old one off? i tried...
Forum: Interior
06-26-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 71,017
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: air bag wheel to grant INSTALL, & column rebuild FAQ

First off..great right up!! I literately used this step by step when installing a Grant Challenger wheel in my 92 bird. This was a very big help and prolly would have taken me twice as long as it did...
Forum: TBI
06-06-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune up parts

so after much research and figuring out that stock plugs have 5 90 degree boots and 3 straight i decided to go with taylor wires (red), MSD blaster coil, MSD cap and rotor, AC Delco plugs (CR45TS)...
Forum: TBI
06-05-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune up parts

quick question regarding the wires. i was looking at the red wire sets on summit and some of them have sets that are 90 degree boots while others have mulit angle and 90 degree boots and so on. which...
Forum: TBI
06-05-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune up parts

yeah ive been looking at them. i first looked at all my local parts stores and i see that summit is either the same price or a little cheaper than the local stores. i wasnt looking for red wires in...
Forum: TBI
06-04-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tune up parts

thx for the input. ill look into the msd cap and rotor and at the taylor wires too. is there anythng else on these otors i should cnsider changing while im at it?
Forum: TBI
06-04-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By 401kfirebird

Tune up parts

Not sure if this is the right section or not but here i go. i have a 92 bird with a stock 305 with just a open element filter as an upgrade. it has 104k miles and i believe all the plugs, wires, cap...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-19-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: console and shift knob

heres the door cupholders and stock shift knob

you can see in the first pic where the upper tab is broke and if you look on the shelf youll see a screw with the other part of the tab there. its...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-19-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: console and shift knob

heres the console

if you look close youll see that the split runs along that seam thats there

it doesnt come with the window or power mirrior switch either. i reused them for now. may try to...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-18-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: console and shift knob

ttt
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-17-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By 401kfirebird

console and shift knob

parts are from a 92' Firebird

i have a manual console minus the shift boot. was tore. everything else is there and complete. it has a small tear along the seam on the console lid. looks like it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-17-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By 401kfirebird

Parts for sale

i have built a custom air intake that is now for sale. heres the build thread. ill take $40 plus shipping.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/582215-modified-stock-air-intake.html

i also...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,263
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 1991 Firebird automatic knob broke off!!

you cant shift out of park while car is in park and no key. try putting the key in and turning it over like youre going to start it and press the brake and see if itll shift out of park then. you...
Forum: Body
04-02-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,439
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: So long, TGO - nevermind(car saved)

i bout my 92 bird with 2 trashed fenders and a cracked bumper cover. other than that the thing was cherry!! no rust and only 92k miles. 2 used fenders and som work on the nose and my car is just like...
Forum: Interior
03-30-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,504
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 4th gen center console mod

i got the washer tank installed and made a door to access the lid for the tank. also got a template made for the coolant tank, havent installed it yet. am in the process of buying a top plate for a...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-27-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By 401kfirebird

4th gen shift plate

i bought a console out of a 2001 camaro but it was from an auto car and the top plate was broke anyway. im looking for the elusive manual top plate for the console. it doesnt have to have the shift...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-26-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 22,478
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: IL people where you at?

im over in peoria
Forum: Interior
03-24-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,504
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 4th gen center console mod

so i got the console today but the top plate was broken so i cant use it anyway. but the rest of it is in great shape..even the lid! no cracks or anything, just needs cleaned. got it for $45. i also...
Forum: Interior
03-23-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,504
Posted By 401kfirebird

4th gen center console mod

so im getting a mint condition console from a 2001 camaro. problem is its a auto. i know the top plates can just be switched but my question is can the auto plate be modified to work.

i know the...
Forum: Body
03-22-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Nose repair

autozone carries a product by 3M called bumoer repair. its a 2 part epoxy that comes with a fiber mesh for reinforcing and a spreader as well. it can be used for a filler as well as fixing the crack....
Forum: Body
03-22-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: nosepiece problem

um..did you remove the old one first? i believe you have to remove one to install the other and thats why its not meeting up.
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-17-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 22,478
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: IL people where you at?

im still in peoria, just got the bird out of the garage. got the fenders replaced and now getting started working on the front bumper. cheaper to tryy to fix than try to locate a reasonably priced...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-12-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: firebird fender

ok. im just finally getting around to installing these. not sure if its because its an aftermarket fender or if its from a non ground effects car but the body line down by the door where the ground...
Forum: Interior
09-08-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,249
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: T-Tops Shades, whos got them?

i just pulled mine out and looked at them. they are not square and i think theyd be really hard to make by hand. i think youre better off just buying a set. i just think itd be far too much work...
Forum: Body
09-07-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: flat black recipe?

i dont know what nasson paint is but i know any autobody paint supply store sells a flatening agent that you add to clear to make it flat. it may work for single stage as well but not 100% sure. your...
Forum: TBI
09-01-2010, 02:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,213
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 305 HO Heads part #?

id like to do both at the same time. bt i thought these eads were the root cause why te LO3 305's were so underpowered? so my thinking was to swap the cause of the underpoweredness out and maybe see...
Forum: TBI
08-31-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,213
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 305 HO Heads part #?

i would ty it myself but its so darn confusing. i dont understand all the air to fuel ratio stuff and everything else that goes along with it. if i had someone show me and work with me on it them im...
Forum: TBI
08-31-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,213
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: 305 HO Heads part #?

if i get a set of 601 or 416 heads and install them with the matching intake manifold and no other mods do i need to get a chip for my car? i have no clue on chips nor tuning. i dont understand the...
Forum: TBI
08-28-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,551
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: modified stock air intake

really!!! no input on this at all?

well i drove it and out about 75 miles on it and not problems with the relocated ait sensor and i feel the engine runs smoother. i notice it alot more at...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-24-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,971
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: My 1992 Firebird 5.0 V8

the one on the left is TBI and the one on the right is TPI
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-24-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,971
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: My 1992 Firebird 5.0 V8

i thought the 305 TBI was 170HP, 305 TPI was 220HP and the 350 Tpi was 240HP?

at least this is what i keep reading anyway.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-24-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,021
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: Tarnished Aluminum Wheels(solved)

very nice work! looks 100 times better. just goes to show you that hard work and sweat pays off in the end. :cool:
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-24-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 22,478
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: IL people where you at?

think youre on to something...my 4 yr old daughter thinks my firebird is cool and all but couldnt really care less. my 6yr old nephew absolutely loves it as well as my parents fox body convertably...
Forum: Interior
08-22-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: My 4th Gen LEATHER POWER Seats in my 92!!!!

looks great!! this is definately a mod thats on my list of things to do!
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-21-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 22,478
Posted By 401kfirebird

Re: IL people where you at?

if anyone in the peoria area wants or would like any help on their third gen just hit me up. i dont know everything but im pretty good at cars. or if youd like to cruise around town or just hang out...
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