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Forum: Mid-West Region
01-20-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 9,185
Posted By 83TransAm

The Livonia cops aren't that bad. I've been...

The Livonia cops aren't that bad. I've been pulled over by and number of them and I only got a ticket from one, and that's because I accidentally ran him off the road. I used to live at 7 and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-08-2004, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By 83TransAm

I actually went at it with nail poslish remover...

I actually went at it with nail poslish remover and an old rag. It was a major PITA!!!!

- Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-08-2004, 09:14 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 9,185
Posted By 83TransAm

Who built your transmission 91Bird??? I am...

Who built your transmission 91Bird??? I am either going to sell my T/A or I might just build the trans up and beat the hell out of it.

-Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-08-2004, 12:34 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 9,185
Posted By 83TransAm

I live in Redford, but I'm currently at Central...

I live in Redford, but I'm currently at Central Michigan University. Just like 91Bird305. He's representing the real car guys up here...

-Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-08-2004, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By 83TransAm

I see you got all dressed up for your senior...

I see you got all dressed up for your senior pictures.....

Seriously though, beautiful car.

-Steve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By 83TransAm

Thanks, I'll have to try them. I have almost new...

Thanks, I'll have to try them. I have almost new lines, I just burned the pump up. Thanks for the info!

-Steve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By 83TransAm

Need a new power steering pump!!!!

My power steering pump burned up and now I need a new one. I have the old V-belt system. Is there a way that I can get a newer pump and transfer the V-belt pulley onto it??? Where is a good place...
Forum: Mid-West Region
09-20-2004, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

I think it would be too much of a hassle to try...

I think it would be too much of a hassle to try to part out the whole car. I'd rather take an offer on the whole car, as it is a very solid car that is in AMAZING shape for being 21 years old. ...
Forum: Mid-West Region
09-19-2004, 01:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

So I'm up at school and my dad is currently...

So I'm up at school and my dad is currently storing the car. I have another car now so I need this one gone. Make me an offer and we can surely make a deal.

The car is currently near Detroit,...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-22-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By 83TransAm

last one...

last one...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-22-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By 83TransAm

another....

another....
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-22-2004, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By 83TransAm

Might be out of the game.....

So I picked up a new car this weekend. It is a 1989 Beretta GT. It has a 2.8L V6 and a lot of options. I bought it off of my boss, who stored it after his father-in-law died. The best thing about...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-22-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,500
Posted By 83TransAm

My friend got busted a couple of years ago on...

My friend got busted a couple of years ago on Plymouth and Outer Drive racing his '94 Z28. He got a hefty fine only because he had a lawyer to get him out of it. The cops confiscated his car and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By 83TransAm

Driveshaft for TH350 Swap

I'm looking to swap my 700R4 for a built TH350. I have the trans with the short tail, but what size driveshaft do I need? Where can I find one??? How much can I expect to spend on one???

Steve
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-04-2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,509
Posted By 83TransAm

Would trans blow up on the dyno?

I blew my 700R4 after I put in my 350. The motor is too strong for the trans and I'm afraid of shifting my trans at too high of an RPM and blowing the trans. I have since rebuilt the 700R4 (budget...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-04-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,660
Posted By 83TransAm

That drawing looks amazing! I wish there was a...

That drawing looks amazing! I wish there was a car that looks like that. I love the beefed up rear quarters. It just looks muscular and sexy at the same time...

Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-24-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

One more....

One more....
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-24-2004, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

here's another...

here's another...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-24-2004, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

I have a car lined up already but tell me what...

I have a car lined up already but tell me what you have.

I just got done helping my friend install a new cam in his 383 LTI, and after driving that I'm having second thoughts, but school is coming...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-23-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

I am a little too far from Illinois, unless you...

I am a little too far from Illinois, unless you want to make a drive to Michigan??? I would say its a couple of hours, but I don't know for sure.

Any offer close to $3000 and the car is...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-20-2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

TTT Seriously, I'm not jokin. Make an...

TTT

Seriously, I'm not jokin. Make an offer, it will most likely be yours. If I don't get one soon I'm going to have to resort to autotrader.

Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-08-2004, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By 83TransAm

1983 Trans Am for sale in SE Michigan

Hey all, I am selling or trading my 1983 Trans Am. Here are the details:

Engine/Drivetrain

350 small block Chevy (bored .30 over)
SpeedPro Hypereutectic Pistons (.30 over)
Comp Cams XE274...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-19-2004, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By 83TransAm

Livonia Cops

So I was driving to Schoolcraft College (7 mile and Haggerty) from work (10 mile and Lahser) and on the way there, I caught EVERY SINGLE LIGHT. So finally, I am getting an open stretch of road and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2004, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,259
Posted By 83TransAm

Thanks for the help guys. I think I might've...

Thanks for the help guys. I think I might've found the problem. I had the guy at one store test the alternator on one of those portable machines while the car was running. It read that I only put...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 898
Posted By 83TransAm

I had that happen to me before on the way up to...

I had that happen to me before on the way up to school. It's a 2 hour drive on the freeway at about 3200 RPM. I had to sit in a traffic jam for about 45 minutes so that didn't help either.

Right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,259
Posted By 83TransAm

Going through Alternators like crazy

I had to replace my alternator last week (under warranty). And three days after I put the replacement alternator on, my battery is dead again. Today I will be putting on my 3rd alternator in a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-24-2004, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By 83TransAm

How much can I sell my car for???

I am going to sell my car and I would like to know what you guys think is a fair price for it. Here is a link to an ad that I have:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,857
Posted By 83TransAm

I am back in Redford for the summer. If I have...

I am back in Redford for the summer. If I have any issues I will definitely give you a call, but right now I am looking to sell/trade my car for something a little more economical. By the way, what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,857
Posted By 83TransAm

The car is great! I got a lot of the bugs worked...

The car is great! I got a lot of the bugs worked out and it's finally becoming the car that I wanted it to be. Although I found out over spring break that the engine is too powerful for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,857
Posted By 83TransAm

My engine is just rebuilt, brand new bearings,...

My engine is just rebuilt, brand new bearings, crank, rods, everything. I just checked the oil and it is full.

The car usually idles pretty high, sometimes up to 1000 rpm. So when that happens,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,857
Posted By 83TransAm

How much oil pressure at idle?

How much oil pressure should I have at idle?

When my car is cold, I have about 40 psi at idle.

When my car warms up to 190 degrees, it drops to about 20 psi at 600 rpm. As soon as I touch...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
05-15-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By 83TransAm

What I've always done was to draw a selection...

What I've always done was to draw a selection around the paint areas ONLY, then go into the color balance box under Image>Adjustments, and play around with that.

Steve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By 83TransAm

Whats the difference between a Speed Density engine and a MAF engine?

What's the difference between a MAF engine and a Speed Density engine???

Steve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2004, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,170
Posted By 83TransAm

I upgraded my springs to be able to handle .550. ...

I upgraded my springs to be able to handle .550. I have a .490 cam in there right now. If you have stock springs, I would definitely recommend upgrading the springs. Stock springs can't handle big...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By 83TransAm

How much can a stock 700R4 take?

So how much hp/torque is a stock 700R4 supposed to be able to take??? One person told me they are pretty weak, another person told me they are good for up to 400 hp. I blew mine with my new 355 and...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-22-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By 83TransAm

1983 Trans Am for sale in SE Michigan

Check this ad for details.....

https://www.thirdgen.org/classifieds/viewad.tgo?adid=42570

Steve
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-04-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,034
Posted By 83TransAm

I would actually say stay with the black... it...

I would actually say stay with the black... it contrasts all the blue and adds to your already black tones (headlight buckets, rims, etc).

Steve
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-02-2004, 12:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 994
Posted By 83TransAm

A kid I know had the "Fastest Nitrous GTP in the...

A kid I know had the "Fastest Nitrous GTP in the World" at one point. I think he ran 12.4 at Milan here in Michigan. I'm sure his record has been eclipsed at this point. But I don't mess with...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-31-2004, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 447
Posted By 83TransAm

Yeah I am from Livonia, Michigan. I've lived...

Yeah I am from Livonia, Michigan. I've lived here all 20 years of my life.

Steve
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-31-2004, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 447
Posted By 83TransAm

Michigan does not have emissions testing at all. ...

Michigan does not have emissions testing at all. I am going to school at Central Michigan University and there are no emissions anywhere. That's one of the reasons I love Michigan.

Steve
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By 83TransAm

I don't know if this will help, but I ran across...

I don't know if this will help, but I ran across a webpage yesterday that had 3D models of camaros and the like. Looked like something created with Bryce or something like that... they are very...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By 83TransAm

Well it turns out that my uncle is looking to...

Well it turns out that my uncle is looking to build me a TH350. He is a trans guy with 20+ years of experience (although mostly with FORD). He built a TH350 for one of his friends with a 400+ HP...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-07-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By 83TransAm

what!?!?!? sun shell broken???? what are you...

what!?!?!? sun shell broken???? what are you talking about????

Steve
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-06-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By 83TransAm

I broke my tranny!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Tonight I was out cruisin' and I started gettin on it a bit. I put my auto 700R4 into first and got on it. I manually shifted from 1st to 2nd and it was a nice, firm shift. Then I shifted from 2nd...
Forum: Exhaust
03-06-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By 83TransAm

Headers generally give you better exhaust flow by...

Headers generally give you better exhaust flow by giving each exhaust port a dedicated tube away from the engine, whereas exhaust manifolds generally converge the middle cylinders exhaust gasses into...
Forum: Exhaust
03-04-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By 83TransAm

I have Hedman Headers so I think I have to get...

I have Hedman Headers so I think I have to get that specific gasket. I won't be able to get them until this weekend but I will probably end up replacing them anyway. This will be the 3rd set that I...
Forum: Exhaust
03-04-2004, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By 83TransAm

Exhaust Leak Near Header

I have a very distinct exhaust leak on the passenger side header. I think it is coming from the rear of the motor because every week or so I have to go out and retighten the bolts on that side. My...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-04-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,956
Posted By 83TransAm

I use 4 quarts of Kendal GT-1 oil and a quart of...

I use 4 quarts of Kendal GT-1 oil and a quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. After seeing first hand what Lucas does, I'll be putting it in every car for the rest of my life.

Steve
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-27-2004, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By 83TransAm

Can I beat a Toyota Prius....

...on my bike. No, not motorcycle....just a plain ol' ten speed. I mean hell, 0-60 in just under 11 SECONDS!!!! What is the 1/4 mile time??? damn near a minute???

But seriously, there is a kid...
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-24-2004, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By 83TransAm

That's a very well designed site. I might have...

That's a very well designed site. I might have to join up. I love the color of your car. That is Chrylser Flame Red??? If I ever repaint my car, it's going to be that color.

Steve
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