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Forum: TPI
08-17-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: 91 Z28 issues

UPDATE. A couple of weeks ago the car started doing an odd thing. When it was cool in the morning the car would start on the first crank and sound pretty good. It would idle ok but stumbled at higher...
Forum: Electronics
07-09-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: 91 camaro rs vats questions

Ok, I see what you mean. That makes sense then. The question is what do I do for a key? How do I get the car to start normally? Can I put a VATS key ignition in it and go, or to I have to reprogram...
Forum: Electronics
07-09-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: 91 camaro rs vats questions

Thanks Deadbird. The problem is someone monkeyed with the ignition and put a non vats in it. If I replace the ignition with a correct VATS key, how do I get the car the recognize the new ignition?...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: 91 Z28 issues

Thanks Mike. I'd LOVE for him to hook up his scan tool. There are 2 problems with that. 1. The old scanner doesn't have a GM OBD1 adapter. 2. The new scanner (4 grand) decided it was a smoke machine...
Forum: TPI
07-08-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: 91 Z28 issues

Oh, I forgot. The car carries 42lbs of fuel pressure. It doesn't leak down. I'm not sure where to go from here. The car has black smoke from startup and strong fuel smell. It idles like it's on 7...
Forum: TPI
07-07-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By bloodyjaws

91 Z28 issues

Hello all. Ok, I have some serious issues with my poor Z28. It's a 305/700r4 car. First off, the car was only driven a couple of times a month for several years. It developed an injector issue 2...
Forum: Electronics
07-07-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By bloodyjaws

91 camaro rs vats questions

Hello everyone. I am probably going to buy a 91 RS this weekend. It's a 305TBI car with a 5 speed. The car wont start with the key but you can roll start it. I'm trying to figure out how to replace...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-28-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: Camaro Dashpad

Do you have a firebird dashpad? I have an almost perfect one. No tears or cracks..1 small demple in it. It came out of my parts stash and I no longer have a firebird, but I do have a z28 that could...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By bloodyjaws

new update

The Z28 arrived last Saturday. I've been driving it back and forth to work since. As stated earlier, we put 2 new injectors in it a couple of weeks ago. Today I put gas in it, drove it about 5 to 8...
Forum: History / Originality
03-10-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: One down, One to go

Sorry Mr. Scott.
My 91 is supposed to be here at 8am. It WAS supposed to be here last night but......what can I say. I have some pics of the 88, the 91, and a buddies 85 firebird I'll have to post...
Forum: History / Originality
03-08-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: One down, One to go

Navy, Grams lives on the west coast of Florida, no salt.
two-if-by-sea, many still think of those older Thunderbirds as the last real birds. If you go to those forums, those guys love the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-07-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: One down, One to go

Thanks. The Thunderbird was my Grandmothers. She bought it new and drove it every day (1 mile to work and 1 mile home.) She quit driving a few years ago. It was repainted by Ford under warranty when...
Forum: History / Originality
03-07-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By bloodyjaws

One down, One to go

Hello all. When I moved from Florida in 2007, I had to leave my Iroc and my Z28 at my parents house. I drove my 87 formula to Arkansas and everything was good. In 2009 I decided to quit driving a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-28-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 926
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: parting out 1987 z28--5.0tpi car

I'll take it. Please send me your paypal info. Thank you very much, Jaws :D
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-27-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 926
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: parting out 1987 z28--5.0tpi car

How much for the rubber intake tube from the MAF to the throttlebody shipped to 32726?
Forum: Body
09-12-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,275
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: What you guys think for $1000? 1989 Formula WS6

Well, that explains why I thought the rear was broken/worn out. I simply replaced the rear with a good posi unit with the same gears. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Convertibles
09-11-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,738
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: How Long have you owned your vert?

Bought my 88 in September of '95. I bought it because my Dad had bought a 91 t-top z. (which I now own) We drove that car from Florida to Arkansas and back. That was all it took for me to find one of...
Forum: Convertibles
09-10-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: Thirdgen converts way overpriced?

I gave $6500 out the door for my 88 iroc back in 1995. I saw this car and just HAD to have it. Mine's black with tan interior and gold stripes. It's been sitting a long time now, but I hope to get it...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,877
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: ws7?

I might be mistaken. I was dropped on my head. My car was a formula and had drum brakes. My impression was the discs/drums were the difference between WS6/WS7. I've had several 3rd gen...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,565
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: `86 Trans Am, 4 inches tall

And you need to take an emery board to the rear window to get it even with the body. It's a great looking kit. I need to get 1 or 2 or 10 more.
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Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,877
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: ws7?

My 87 formula had the WS7 code on the console. It was a drum brake car, LG4/auto. Nowhere on the car did it say WS6, but every suspension part was the same. I don't have pics of the console codes and...
Forum: Body
09-10-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,275
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: What you guys think for $1000? 1989 Formula WS6

I sold my formula last year, it was an 87 WS7 car. My understanding is that WS7 and WS6 were the same suspension with the exception on disc brakes. My car didn't have discs but WAS a genuine formula....
Forum: History / Originality
04-19-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 17,068
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: When/how did you get your third gen?

I know. The vette is worth much more cashwise but the Iroc is worth more "heartwise". I'll do you one better then that....I took my new girlfriend (now wife for 15 years) over to look at the vette....
Forum: History / Originality
04-18-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 17,068
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: When/how did you get your third gen?

Ok. Here's my story. In September '95 I was looking REALLY hard at a '68 427/4speed corvette. The dealer was in trouble with the IRS and was selling all his vettes cheap.....I'm talking $9500 out the...
Forum: Body
04-17-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 72,604
Posted By bloodyjaws

Re: Firebird vs. Camaro which do you prefer?

Having owned 14 thirdgen f-body's, I like 'em BOTH! I currently have my black over tan 88 Iroc convertible and a 91 red over black Z-28. I had to sell my white over gray 87 Formula last year....
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