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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-17-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 65,423
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: ANNOUNCING GTA 17x9 MESH WHEEL SETS!!!!

Does anyone know if they will clear LS1 or C5 vette brakes? Dont know if I missed it or not.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-29-2014, 03:48 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,435
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

1988 Trans Am WS6, DD in high school, sold then bought back, LB9/700r4
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l139/SF5FozzySTI/ws61_zps6e6f1226.jpg...
Forum: FAQ Board
12-23-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 33,337
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Questions answered.....Sway bar sizes inside!!!!

Just means WS6 suspension. Had it on my 88 T/A. 36 front bar, 24 rear bar and I believe stiffer coil springs and better shocks/struts
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-23-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: 87 GTA fresh paint and new shoes!

WOW, beautiful car!
Forum: History / Originality
04-05-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: 85 Firebird Trans Am Ad

There was some other cool ones on thirdgen ranch i just couldnt afford them because my old boss hasnt paid me for the work I did 2 months ago. I bought this one cause Ill have another Trans Am one...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-04-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,988
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: 89 GTA 45,000 miles(with pics added)

Wow, beautiful car! GLWS!
Forum: History / Originality
04-02-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By dctrouant1995

85 Firebird Trans Am Ad

Got this from third gen ranch and it looks awesome!:) cant wait till I can get another Trans Am
337572 (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/Red88WS6TA/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps93d3f3ab.jpg.html)
Forum: Interior
01-09-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

There is no wiring mods, im not 100% sure on...

There is no wiring mods, im not 100% sure on calibration, i wasnt worried about be dead on accurate as i usually push it past the redline anyway, all the other guages worked good
Forum: Interior
01-08-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Yea, im saving up to buy a 98 up for a daily...

Yea, im saving up to buy a 98 up for a daily driver, nothing is different with the v6 tach, i swapped the whole cluster, built the v6 one like it is than swapped it in. Shouldve gotten brighter leds,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-05-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,349
Posted By dctrouant1995

Wow looks awesome! Cant wait to get another TA to...

Wow looks awesome! Cant wait to get another TA to do an LS swap
Forum: Interior
01-05-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Thanks! I'd sell you mine but i sold the car last...

Thanks! I'd sell you mine but i sold the car last week:/
Forum: TPI
01-05-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,742
Posted By dctrouant1995

Which kit did you use? Or are they pretty much...

Which kit did you use? Or are they pretty much all the same.
Unfornately i wont be able to finish, somebody was crazy enough to give me what i was asking for it so I had to let it go. Ill get me...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,742
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: LB9 Top End Build

Well finally made some progress today. Got most of the wiring unplugged, distributor cap and plug wires out, throttle body removed, a/c compressor out of the way, unfortunately I wont be able to do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Alright will do. I think I will probably to a mild rebuild on the 305 and get a mail order tune.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Alright Thanks for that info.

TPIS does mail order tune, Are they any good? If so I'll look for higher duration cam.

Would that cam be to small in a 305? Dad doesn't really want to change to a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

What about vette chip?

The whole intake assembly off the 305 will bolt to the 113 heads correct?

Alright cool, will have to check.

What about this cam for the 350?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

The motor we have has the wiring and computer plus complete motor. He said the only problem was the bottem end was knocking. Would that be just the bearings?

I am not computer talented so a mail...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

So just to swap the 350 in, I need injectors and chip pretty much? I think there actually is a 350 TPI at work, IIRC it should be out of an 88 or 89 vette so it has aluminum heads, May have to check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Another question, as long as my crank and rods are fine, can I re-use them and just put new pistons plus all new bearings? Do i need to change the rod bolts, main caps, or main cap bolts? There was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Another reason I want to stick with 305 is dont have to swap computer/chip and tune it as long as I stay with a small cam. I don't really know of a good machine shop around here and I have had...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Also, which is better, the edelbrock vortec or scoggin dickey vortec tpi baseplate? I like the look of the scoggin dickey one because it looks factory (thats the main thing for me), does it have the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Alright car is a stock 1988 Trans Am with a 305 TPI/700r4. Motor and trans has 250,xxx miles on it, all original. Transmission is shot, Motor is alright sort of. I just want a fun reliable daily...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

Are the L30 heads better or worse than factory 305 TPI heads?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Vortec L30

So would it just be better to rebuild my stock bottom end and heads and put a slightly bigger cam in? Would the Ram Jet 350 cam be a good choice? I havent found any info on the swap yet. I'm not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Posted By dctrouant1995

Vortec L30

Alright well I finally have the money to get my car back on the road, I found this motor: http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Performance/809/12530284K/10002/-1 and this transmission:...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Seats and Seatbelts

Seatbelts are pending
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Seats and Seatbelts

If you buy the complete set they'll work. I had em in my 88 and they worked perfect. I was going to attach the bottom piece inside the factory seatbelt housing, but I couldnt find a dark gray set.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Seats and Seatbelts

Heres a crappy picture of the seats and seatbelts, I will have more to post shortly, just been busy with work and airforce paperwork.
345178...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Seats and Seatbelts

The seats do not have the seat tracks, but will bolt up to any 82-02 camaro/firebird seat tracks
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-05-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Seats and Seatbelts

I'd like to sell the whole set since there from a 93 camaro. Sorry forgot to post they were from a fourth gen.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-01-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By dctrouant1995

Seats and Seatbelts

Hello, I have a set of front bucket seats and seatbelts dark grey in color. I'm asking 100 for the seats and 20 for the seatbelts, Pictures will be up tomorrow, PM me for info, Thanks!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-23-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By dctrouant1995

Farewell Thirgen

Well I'm sitting in a turnlane playing with the radio waiting on the light and I get nailed in the back of the car. Well thankfully the guy had full coverage (they were going to total the car because...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-01-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,629
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: BadAss Fender Cover

Looks awesome!!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-20-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,629
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: BadAss Fender Cover

The pocket on the side works great for holding tools! Or the front of the bumper where the metal piece is now that tools cant fall into the bumper
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-19-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,629
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: BadAss Fender Cover

I paid about 80 between food and gas driving there and back haha
Forum: Interior
06-18-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

haha alright. Holy crap! Did you check out www.whitegauges.net
(http://www.whitegauges.net?)
Forum: Interior
06-17-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

well how bad would shipping be? I've got an extra one or 2 you can have if shipping can be arranged
Forum: Interior
06-17-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Awesome, make sure to get all the paint off the needles, most of it is sandable but there is some places where only a razor blade will get, or just use a razor blade on the whole needle, be careful...
Forum: Interior
06-17-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Green would look awesome!
Forum: Interior
06-17-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Is this it? Custom Fluorescent Blue Speedo Gauge Needle Paint | eBay
Forum: Interior
06-17-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Thanks! The instrument cluster is from a 1990 bird haha. Yes i gotta find the battery for it first, but I will post some up. Can you post up the link for the paint?
Forum: Interior
06-16-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Thanks!
Forum: Interior
06-15-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y482/Red88WS6TA/Gauge%20mod/downsized_0615030813a_zps3b2ddfea.jpg...
Forum: Interior
06-15-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,932
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: Updating my 1988 Trans Am instrument panel

Yes I have in and completed and will have pictures up tonight. I honestly dont know what paint it was. My uncle has that paint mixing thing at his shop and i just grabbed a blue and put a few drops...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-11-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,629
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: BadAss Fender Cover

UNCLE TOM: Any pics of it?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-17-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,123
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: June COTM 2013 **VOTING**

I'm not a huge fan of camaros, but I love the stock 86-89 Irocs, especially stock. My vote goes to 87350IROC, beautiful car!!!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-14-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,629
Posted By dctrouant1995

Re: BadAss Fender Cover

Has anyone ordered one for the camaro yet?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-14-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By dctrouant1995

Transmission Upgrade

About a week ago, my original transmission decided to give up. Found out it was just bad clutch disks. Well I replaced them with stock replacement disks from a corvette. I also installed a corvette...
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