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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-07-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 720
Posted By c0wcommander

RARE 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am GTA NOTCHBACK Body Parts SOLD

ALREADY SOLD THANK YOU

$500 for all, in rough shape what you see is what you get. Here is my Craigslist ad for it, text me for faster response. Located in Merced CA, sorry can't ship it's too...
Forum: Body
05-11-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,996
Posted By c0wcommander

Converting thirdgen Camaro into Firebird, possible?

I know it sounds odd, but is it? Would the bumper, fender, body panels and even the popup headlights from a thirdgen Firebird bolt right into the chassis of a thirdgen Camaro?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-21-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By c0wcommander

Parting out 1988 Firebird Transam NOTCHBACK RARE

Parting out a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Transam GTA, the notchback type. Yes, I know what it is. Rest of the car is already sold, so no tears please, frame was too messed up to repair. I still have the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,479
Posted By c0wcommander

Gas mileage of 4 cylinder Iron Duke Firebird?

Just curious, but for those of you who've owned the 4 cylinder iron duke engines, what was the gas mileage you got out of it? Particularly stop-and-go city driving? Was it far better than the gas...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-17-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By c0wcommander

FREE 1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA PARTS CAR GONE NOW

EDIT: CAR IS GONE NOW SORRY


I have a 1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA for free. No paperwork, strictly a parts car. Engine decided to bend its valves last week and now it's dead. Already took the hood...
Forum: Body
01-16-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 612
Views: 173,419
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: The Weight Reduction Thread!

Does all this weight reduction lead to any significant mpg gains? Thinking of doing this as well because I just use a daily driver.
Forum: V6
01-11-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,022
Posted By c0wcommander

City gas mileage of 1985 Firebird V6?

Thinking of getting a Firebird with a V6 engine as a daily driver, but I do mostly city driving within a 15 mile radius of my area, mostly stop-and-go traffic. What kind of gas mileage can it get,...
Forum: Cooling
01-11-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 746
Posted By c0wcommander

88 V8 radiator for 85 V6 Firebird?

Will the radiator for a 1988 Firebird V8 work with a V6 engine for a 1985 Firebird?
Forum: History / Originality
08-28-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,141
Posted By c0wcommander

Is this a good deal - 1989 Firebird SSA Edition

http://images.craigslist.org/5Nf5Ec5H13Ge3Ff3l5c8gbc908c6f53921535.jpg

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3210645704.html

The high mileage makes me worry, but it's still in pretty good shape....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,834
Posted By c0wcommander

Possible to change sparkplugs on 305 V8 without going underneath?

The sparkplugs are a pain in the *** to reach, do I really have to get a jack to lift the front up to change the sparkplugs?
Forum: Body
01-22-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,592
Posted By c0wcommander

Possible to convert Firebird to Trans Am?

My local CL has someone parting out their 87 Trans Am, will the body parts fit onto a 85 Firebird to make it look like a Trans Am?
Forum: Electronics
05-15-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

Thanks guys, I found some at NAPA and just installed it. It's idling better now and there are no more error codes. It's running rich though, I think I might have to replace more parts to get the...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,004
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Wiring diagrams

You can also use megaupload or mediafire to upload files to
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

Yep, I actually used some Arctic Silver thermal paste on it, same stuff on my PC's CPU. As for vacuum leaks, I think one of the vacuum lines is broken, which probably explains the rough idling too. I...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

Thanks for the replies guys, but now I finally got her started. It was never a VATS problem to begin with, it was only giving an error code 53 because the wiring to the VATS module was loose. The...
Forum: V6
05-12-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 32,495
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Try this VATS disabling circuit...

Sorry to bump back this old thread, but where exactly does the "output to ECM" wire plug into in the ECM?
Forum: Electronics
05-12-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

Thanks, I will check it later on. Also, about the VATS bypass unit, isn't there also a home-made one you can make with parts from Radioshack?
Forum: Electronics
05-12-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

I'm not sure how to check for that, what's the best way to check it?
Forum: Electronics
05-12-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

Yes, there is spark. But I am getting an error code 53 though. The odd thing is the starter motor is cranking, could there still be a VATS problem? I found this bit from the Thirdgen VATS article.
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Forum: Electronics
05-09-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115
Posted By c0wcommander

Possible VATS or ignition problem on my 90 Camaro RS?

I recently bought a 90 Camaro RS that has had VATS problems before. Previous owner had fixed it but it appears I've broken whatever fix he did after replacing all the fuses and possibly moving a...
Forum: Body
05-06-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,325
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Found a $500 90 Camaro RS on Craigslist, need body work

lol yeah, that's my thread on /o/ too. There's 4 tubes coming out of the heads.
Forum: Body
05-06-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,325
Posted By c0wcommander

Found a $500 90 Camaro RS on Craigslist, need body work

It's beat-to-crap, but it was only $500. :)

http://img339.imageshack.us/i/photo245t.jpg/
http://img835.imageshack.us/i/photo259m.jpg/

Gonna need some body work though, there's a nasty bump on...
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,465
Posted By c0wcommander

Re: Applying 12v directly to the fuel pump through the diagnostic connector?

Yeah, the relay is dead. Problem is I ordered mine online so it won't be here until next week. I have an external 12 volt battery, so do I just plug the positive lead to the G terminal and the...
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,465
Posted By c0wcommander

Applying 12v directly to the fuel pump through the diagnostic connector?

http://www.justanswer.com/pontiac/2mqre-1987-firebird-tran-am-restored-cannot-hear.html

One of the posts here mentions how they were able to directly power a fuel pump and bypass the relays by...
Forum: V6
04-21-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By c0wcommander

1985 Pontiac Firebird not running at all

Hello guys, I need some help getting a 1985 Firebird, 2.8L 6 cylinder to start.

1. Fuel pump replaced, originally was dead and now giving fuel into the engine.
2. Spark plugs, all fuses working...
Forum: Body
04-20-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,342
Posted By c0wcommander

Parts compatibility of a 1985 Firebird and 1987 GTA Trans Am?

I currently have a 1985 Firebird that's got a really wrecked interior, a dented front hood and bumper and a dashboard that's literally crumbling. After a bit of Craigslist searching though, I found...
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