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Forum: TPI
08-13-2003, 03:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By Steve87Pont

The Firehawks had a different thermostat houseing...

The Firehawks had a different thermostat houseing that routes the hose under the serpentine belt at the alternator. It also included a different shield to protect the hose from being slapped by the...
Forum: TPI
04-03-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 651
Posted By Steve87Pont

I have noticed about a 20 degree drop in intake...

I have noticed about a 20 degree drop in intake air temp according to Diacom but as everybody has said the effect is minimal. It does get rid of one potential collant leak also.
Forum: TPI
04-03-2003, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,040
Posted By Steve87Pont

The wire you hold in your hand is for the...

The wire you hold in your hand is for the tempature gauge. The primary coolant fan switch is on the front of the intake manifold. The switch you have looks either like the old style fan switch ie LG4...
Forum: Body
03-29-2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Steve87Pont

I'm not sure about the sender fitting. The buffer...

I'm not sure about the sender fitting. The buffer is a seperate unit feeding both the ECM and the speedo. The gauge panel will bolt in directly. Try running a search on VSS in the DIY Prom area. Some...
Forum: Body
03-25-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By Steve87Pont

Try this Alston Racing...

Try this Alston Racing (http://www.alstonracing.com:8080/catalog.agent) Seems awful expensive tho'
Forum: Body
03-25-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Steve87Pont

It can be done but you need the wireing, sending...

It can be done but you need the wireing, sending unit (at the trans) and the speedo buffer (yellow box attached to the computer mount) from the '87 also you need to swap a few of the wires in the...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2002, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,663
Posted By Steve87Pont

The company was MRP (Modifed Research and...

The company was MRP (Modifed Research and Performance?) They produced the whole deal in plastic. I'll see if I can find the article. Old Carcraft somewhere.
Forum: TPI
09-14-2002, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By Steve87Pont

Your best bet for this info would be ...

Your best bet for this info would be
www.firehawk.org (http://www.firehawk.org)
Forum: Brakes
09-12-2002, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,205
Posted By Steve87Pont

There is a excellant tech article about adapting...

There is a excellant tech article about adapting the LS1 brakes to a drum brake housing you should give a look. They might just bolt up to you rear with no mod. Even tho' it's only 1.5" it's a lot...
Forum: TPI
09-08-2002, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 907
Posted By Steve87Pont

Kevin had it switched around. I was indeed placed...

Kevin had it switched around. I was indeed placed on the '92 cars but the motor was removed and replaced. The heads used on the Firehawk were Corvette heads with the older pattern. Check 'em out...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2002, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 907
Posted By Steve87Pont

I belive Kevin was trying to say that you'll have...

I belive Kevin was trying to say that you'll have to elongate the middle bolt holes for the manifold so it will fit on your 92 heads.
The manifold was made for the older bolt pattern. (They used it...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-10-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Steve87Pont

Accel/Lingenfelter used to make a piggy back ECM...

Accel/Lingenfelter used to make a piggy back ECM that converted the MAF cars to speed density and took control at WOT only. It used the CALMAP software for laptop programing. I got it since it was...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 997
Posted By Steve87Pont

There is a video for sale occasionally on E-bay....

There is a video for sale occasionally on E-bay. It has the dealer promo video about the Firehawk along with a lot of other years. It was worth the $19.95 I paid for it.
Forum: TPI
05-03-2002, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By Steve87Pont

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45464&highlight=svo+injectors+washers (http://)

Try this link to a possible solution if it's annoying.

I can't get the link to work...
Forum: Body
05-03-2002, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 980
Posted By Steve87Pont

What frame do you need to replace? Let me know. I...

What frame do you need to replace? Let me know. I have some in the garage and will send for the shipping cost.
Forum: Body
05-03-2002, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 734
Posted By Steve87Pont

Try this link to the Bondo website ...

Try this link to the Bondo website

www.bondo-online.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=284 (http://)
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-12-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Steve87Pont

These are the instructions for the install: ...

These are the instructions for the install:

http://www.slponline.com/inst/21010.pdf
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2002, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By Steve87Pont

If it's a male 4 prong plug it is the TCC plug. I...

If it's a male 4 prong plug it is the TCC plug. I don't know if the Camaros had an electric speedo or not. In any case the speedo plug would be a male 2 prong plug.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2002, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By Steve87Pont

If you just have to change the driven gear it's a...

If you just have to change the driven gear it's a 10 minute job. If you have to change both it's a little more involved. Well worth it if you don't have to worry about doing the quick mental...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2002, 06:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Steve87Pont

Hg: You can flip the 90 degree tube, but the...

Hg:
You can flip the 90 degree tube, but the filter tube would then be angled back toward the wheel well as opposed to the front of the car.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-28-2002, 11:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,627
Posted By Steve87Pont

One thing to check. I ran into a slight problem...

One thing to check. I ran into a slight problem with my adapter when I installed it once. With the Calpack installed the adapter goes in at a slight (very slight angle) I ended up bending one pin in...
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2002, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Steve87Pont

92 Service Manual says it's a 12 gauge wire or...

92 Service Manual says it's a 12 gauge wire or 3.0 metric
Forum: TPI
03-14-2002, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,505
Posted By Steve87Pont

It was sold in 2 parts. I can only find the 1...

It was sold in 2 parts. I can only find the 1 receipt from Summit.
Sum-SLP20100 T-Ram Manifold 514.00
I believe the other half was around $350

The fuel line kit SUM-SLP 20130 was 149.69
and...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2002, 07:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,235
Posted By Steve87Pont

You are right about the service manual saying...

You are right about the service manual saying that if disconnecting the MAF would solve the lean condition it should be replace. I think this is a very broad statement. If your readings were on the...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2002, 05:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,505
Posted By Steve87Pont

Zepher, You need to give him your dual air to...

Zepher,
You need to give him your dual air to make it look complete.

Do you know the part number for the upper radiator hose. I need to use one temporarily until I install mine.

Thanks
Forum: TPI
03-14-2002, 05:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,235
Posted By Steve87Pont

I would not believe that it would be the MAF....

I would not believe that it would be the MAF. Usually they just go bad at once, not lose metering ability. Did you check the fuel pressure just at idle? You might try driving with the test gauge...
Forum: Electronics
03-11-2002, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By Steve87Pont

Neutral safety switch is on the shifter itself (I...

Neutral safety switch is on the shifter itself (I assume you have an auto)
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-10-2002, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By Steve87Pont

I have the AFPR from Accell (Used to be...

I have the AFPR from Accell (Used to be Lingenfelters stuff). Have not had a problem with it for 5 years. Would not buy their cap and rotors tho'
Forum: DIY PROM
03-08-2002, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,262
Posted By Steve87Pont

Have to add my Kudos Thanks Craig it arrived...

Have to add my Kudos
Thanks Craig it arrived today.
This sure beats the worry factor of having to pry the chip out every time I need to change it.

I recommend to all
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-07-2002, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Steve87Pont

Mounted mine dead middle of the well useing a...

Mounted mine dead middle of the well useing a Moroso battery box.
Forum: TPI
03-07-2002, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Steve87Pont

I'll just add the torque for the IAC Coolant...

I'll just add the torque for the IAC Coolant housing bolts are 27 in/lbs (3.0 Nm) and the IAC itself would be 13 ft/lbs (18 Nm)
Forum: TPI
03-01-2002, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Steve87Pont

One is for the cold start injector as stated. The...

One is for the cold start injector as stated. The other it the coolant sensor for the ECM.
Forum: Electronics
02-11-2002, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Steve87Pont

One thing you will have to do is make a...

One thing you will have to do is make a connection up by the driver side kick panel. The brake lights on the T/A's go up through the turn signal so that the brake signal is interupted when the turn...
Forum: Electronics
02-11-2002, 05:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 468
Posted By Steve87Pont

90-92 Bulkhead Conn (C100) Scan

Would some kind soul please post or e-mail a scan of the connections at the bulkhead connector (C100) for the 90-92 S/D TPI cars. I want to find out if wiper are the only thing wired differently then...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2002, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By Steve87Pont

The bolt pattern for the '82 is further forward...

The bolt pattern for the '82 is further forward since the 200 is shorter then the 700. On my 82 I was able to use the rearward bolts on the crossmember and drill holes for the 700 mount.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-10-2001, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By Steve87Pont

ThirdGenResources..Good Experiance

I just purchased a 91 TPI wiring harness from them. I e-mailed my inquiry and Stacy responded the next day. I placed the order with Roy over the phone and he told me in advance that it would be...
Forum: TPI
12-09-2001, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By Steve87Pont

http://communities.msn.com/Firehawk/firehawk.msnw?...

http://communities.msn.com/Firehawk/firehawk.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1
http://communities.msn.com/Firehawk/firehawk.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=2...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2001, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Steve87Pont

Edelbrock Water Pump

Just to inform some about the Edelbrock Victor series waterpump. It weighs 7# 11.4 oz vs. 11# 13.4 oz. (Postal Scale) and cools only marginally better then stock. For the $150 price tag I would have...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-19-2001, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,386
Posted By Steve87Pont

I would also like to offer kudos. Still have a...

I would also like to offer kudos. Still have a little crank time but not like before.
Forum: DIY PROM
10-18-2001, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Steve87Pont

It works fine on mine.

It works fine on mine.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-09-2001, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By Steve87Pont

No. It's a 91 Firebird with the SLP package. At...

No. It's a 91 Firebird with the SLP package. At that time you could order the Firebirds with the runners, SS manifolds, catback and cold air from the dealer. The Firehawks had the T-ram manifold and...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-02-2001, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 550
Posted By Steve87Pont

Sorry, don't have it installed as of yet. Just...

Sorry, don't have it installed as of yet. Just dropped in the 350. Want to tackle the gremlins one at a time.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-02-2001, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 550
Posted By Steve87Pont

Just as a side note, the original gasket...

Just as a side note, the original gasket thickness is 1/16. Mine are stamped from Armstrong material N-8092.
Good Luck
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2001, 02:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,031
Posted By Steve87Pont

Do you have a wonderbar. There have been numerous...

Do you have a wonderbar. There have been numerous posts about it. I drive slowly through a parking garage everyday and the front end noises and tire sounds at low speed were driving me nuts. I add...
Forum: TPI
07-15-2001, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 596
Posted By Steve87Pont

I will venture a guess at Fuel Tank Pressure...

I will venture a guess at Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve?

"The Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve is located is located near the cannister and is connected to the fuel tank vapor return line....
Forum: TPI
07-15-2001, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By Steve87Pont

Sorry didn't see the dates on this. If you want...

Sorry didn't see the dates on this. If you want the photos let me know.
Forum: TPI
07-15-2001, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By Steve87Pont

Mike I could send some drawings and dimensions of...

Mike I could send some drawings and dimensions of it. The bracket is easy to manufacture but the cam portion is tough. I'll e-mail you pics of it.

Later
Steve
Forum: DIY PROM
07-07-2001, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 383
Posted By Steve87Pont

It opens in excel (2000).What does your program...

It opens in excel (2000).What does your program recognize?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-01-2001, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,263
Posted By Steve87Pont

I have the twin intake. On my '82 (Converted to...

I have the twin intake. On my '82 (Converted to TPI) I installed the battery where your suggesting. Tho' not very accessible since I used the biggest series available. Now on my '87 I use the Moroso...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-01-2001, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By Steve87Pont

Things have changed at PepBoys. I worked at the...

Things have changed at PepBoys. I worked at the Va Beach store (Lynnhaven Pkwy) for 4 years. The customers were always treated fairly. I was always pissed at the stuff we accepted back even when it...
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