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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-28-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By batsibf

Re: looking for spec info

ok this is great but still dose not have the info I'm looking for
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By batsibf

looking for spec info

hey all, I haven't been on in awhile been busy with my bird.

i put new suspension in her about 2 years ago and now it has about 3000 miles on it, at that time i was sitting front 39" rear 39.5"....
Forum: Cooling
05-28-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By batsibf

Re: a/c issues with '86 firebird

The relay is on the driver side on my '86 it might not be there on you '91, but there are two switches a hp and lp. The lp is on the low pressure side( closed with your system full) and the hp is on...
Forum: V6
04-22-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By batsibf

Re: no spark after 2.8 to 3.4 swap.

mine is 0.4 right now I would look for something under 1 ohm the lower the better
Forum: V6
04-20-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By batsibf

Re: no spark after 2.8 to 3.4 swap.

here might be something when checking you ground make sure you use a ohm meter and go from unpainted place on your block not the grounding strap to a unpainted spot on you frame. some people when...
Forum: Cooling
04-14-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By batsibf

Re: a/c issues with '86 firebird

never mind I found the connection I had missed
Forum: Cooling
04-14-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By batsibf

a/c issues with '86 firebird

ok all here is the issue,
pulled the engine and everything out of the engine compartment, put everything back in, ran the car for about 6 months now that its starting to heat back up decided to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By batsibf

Re: good shocks/struts???

I have manroe on my bird with poly bushing, and the ride is good. I also dont have the squeak either.
Forum: V6
02-26-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,448
Posted By batsibf

Re: 90 v6 won't stay running, share ideas?

how are the breaks, realy hard or normal when pressing the pettal, what dose the engine do. have you tried to put a little pressure on the accelerator when starting?
Forum: V6
02-26-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

Well all i found the problem she has not missed for two days now, it was the ignition control module. I put the old one back in with a lot of lithium grease under it and no more missing. i hope this...
Forum: V6
02-24-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

well all just went through my ingition, spark plugs are normal, wires are new, cap not cracked and tight nothing abnormal, the rotor i'm not sure about the metal strip for contact is not strait on...
Forum: V6
02-23-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

wouldn't a weak injector happen everytime it fired or have a loose of power on the engine when its not missing, and the injectors are brand new (well they have 3k miles on them)
Forum: V6
02-23-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

cap is tight, wires fully inserted, pluged in fully and locked in, checked this several times before I replaced the wires and severals times after. this issue is driving me nuts, I wish it would put...
Forum: V6
02-23-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

yup the tac is jumping, hence why I did the wires and checked plugs and such
Forum: V6
02-23-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

Re: 3.4 problem

i did a complete fuel system replacment (pump, sending unit, filter, lines, hoses, ejectors) when i put the 3.4 in 3k miles ago
Forum: V6
02-23-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By batsibf

3.4 problem

hey all,
I have a 3.4l with the 2.8l intake, dizzy, pacesetter headders, magaflow exhaust and the orginal ecm.
a couple of weeks ago she started missing, now I have just under 3k on this set up. I...
Forum: South East Region
01-22-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 812
Posted By batsibf

Re: Anyone in the Salisbury NC area?

I'm in mocksville to you might have seen my bird running around its grey with a red front bumper cover that desperate needs a paint job, witch she should be getting the summer
Forum: V6
12-01-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,011
Posted By batsibf

Re: aftermarket parts

here is the video of mine:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/yhrtHpcpLRw
Forum: Interior
12-01-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By batsibf

Re: '86 firebird window fogging up

hard top car, no smell, no water on the floor board, no water loss in the coolant system, no water dripping under the car. she is keep in the shop kinda temp controled. it did not start doing it...
Forum: Interior
12-01-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By batsibf

Re: '86 firebird window fogging up

Not oily no residue it like when you breath on a cold window
Forum: V6
12-01-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,011
Posted By batsibf

Re: aftermarket parts

on the exhaust I just got done with a 3.4l swap on mine, I'm running the pacesetter headers and a high flow cat with a magnaflow serise 40 mulfer with dual out, and the people I have had the car...
Forum: Interior
12-01-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By batsibf

'86 firebird window fogging up

Hey all,
I just got done with a engine swap on my '86, now the windows fog up when the heat is on and have to run the defrost w/ full fan just to keep the indsheild clear (witch dose not work with...
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By batsibf

Re: problem with 3r tail light

Ok problem fixed it was in the pad, the yellow wire had came off
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By batsibf

Re: problem with 3r tail light

There is no flex wire the only wire going to the light is one on the glass like the defogger that's on the window
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By batsibf

Re: problem with 3r tail light

Ok that makes sense I hate how Hanes electrical prints are so wrong, so the break light gose through the pad next to the trunk latch?
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By batsibf

Re: problem with 3r tail light

I put jumpers on them and still nothing, and I did mean 3rd lack of sleep had caught up to me. The rear lights come on just fine. I have it traced under the dash to a purple with white strip wire...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By batsibf

problem with 3r tail light

hey all,
I have an issue my tail lights work as they suppost to, but the 3rd tail light dose not work. checking I do not have power going to the light. I have conitunty down to the conector under...
Forum: V6
09-23-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

Hey thanks for the help, everything is back together no smoke, had a little water vapor when first started but heated up and went away. Thanks again
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

it was #3 (center passanger side) I was not going to reuse the gasket, I am actualy going to pull the other side of to and just put new gaskets and bolts all around just so i don't have this again
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

ok just checked the head and block and both come out true, here are the pic's I promised
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

I'm going to check them this after noon, and get the pic's. I just want to do as much before hand so I don't get a repeat
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

Well today found water in the oil, that oil is gone. Got the head off, can't see any cracks, the block is holding water for about 12 hours now(filled the water jack to see if it would leach in like...
Forum: V6
09-09-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

Oil is fine, it still looks like it just came out of the bottle, but once I put it back together it's getting an oil change any way. Hoppfuly I will have her running by the end of the week
Forum: V6
09-08-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

Re: need help with 3.4L

cool thanks, I just pulled the plugs and I got water on #3 I'm hoping for a blown head gasket but prepering for the worst
Forum: V6
09-08-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By batsibf

need help with 3.4L

hey all, I got my swap done and everything was going great but I had a water line bust when i was test driving it checking things out, I got her towed home now i have water vapor coming out at idle...
Forum: V6
09-08-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By batsibf

Re: doing a 2.8 to 3.4 swap question

hey all, I got my swap done and everything was going great but I had a water line bust when i was test driving it checking things out, I got her towed home now i have water vapor coming out at idle...
Forum: V6
07-28-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By batsibf

Re: fuel hose issuse

nope double flare
Forum: V6
07-28-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By batsibf

fuel hose issuse

hey i haven't been on in awile( doing the 2.8 to 3.4 boogie) any way I'm having a hard time finding a hose, its the one going from the fuel sending unit to the steel line on my car, the steel lines...
Forum: V6
03-31-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By batsibf

Re: Fuel Injectors

I just did the rear and front sepension in mine (about 3 months ago), these bolts are a pain, and I'm redoing the entire fuel system. make sure you look at your lines. changing the fuel pump/ droping...
Forum: V6
03-31-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By batsibf

Re: doing a 2.8 to 3.4 swap question

I thought it was to :(

but I can't remember on the rockers, do you tourque them all the way down or is it get them tight and then 1/4 turn. I remember something being said about them on here and...
Forum: V6
03-19-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By batsibf

Re: doing a 2.8 to 3.4 swap question

Six_Shooter I did do the search several times after going through three pages and not finding anything about starters, and torque converters. I thought I would ask here.
Forum: V6
03-18-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By batsibf

doing a 2.8 to 3.4 swap question

hey all got a quick question,

I'm in the middle of my swap and the 3.4 came from an manual car and mines an auto, I was looking for a new starter, flex plate and torque converter part number for...
Forum: V6
03-18-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,065
Posted By batsibf

Re: What should 2.8L V6 gas mileage be?

when i had my 2.8 running it was around 17/25, it was stock at the time. the suppension was worn out and a few other things.
Forum: V6
12-17-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,281
Posted By batsibf

Re: Video of 0-60 and 5-85 3.1L

the app I have on my phone is pocketdyno there is a paid one and a free one i'm using the free one it works ok, haven't tried it on my bird just my ram
Forum: V6
12-16-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,407
Posted By batsibf

Re: Putting it all together - Choosing a Goal

something you might want to look at (mine shot is why I'm saying this from rust and damage) but take a look at your track bar brace, it above you track bar. I actualy found some where that says they...
Forum: South East Region
12-16-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 812
Posted By batsibf

Re: Anyone in the Salisbury NC area?

I'm doing the 2.8 to 3.4 with some mods just have run into a few snags from work the PO did
Forum: V6
12-16-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By batsibf

Re: '86 firebird doing the 2.8 to 3.4 swap

Well I'm doing the 2.8 to 3.4 boggie that is posted on here using the 730 chip and 640? ECM that has the knock sensor set up on it. So it's not the 2.8 electronics but it's not completely the 3.4...
Forum: South East Region
12-15-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 812
Posted By batsibf

Re: Anyone in the Salisbury NC area?

you still in Salisbury, I'm in Mocksville currently doing an engine swap and greneral upgrade to my bird, hopfuly have her runing again this summer.
Forum: V6
12-15-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By batsibf

'86 firebird doing the 2.8 to 3.4 swap

hey all haven't been on in awile with work, and car work ;) but I was looking through one of the books I have here from sumit and seen timing gears, and was not able to be put with a knock sensor.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-11-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 50,837
Posted By batsibf

Re: My 1984 Trans Am is Finally repainted in Platinum! Lots of pics!

Nice I have snowflakes on my '86 silver bird, and I don't care for them, but I hope mine looks as good as your dose when I'm done
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