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Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-24-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: black interior pieces needed

I have a set of rear Iroc seats in great shape. Dark charcoal (look black but Chevy called them dark charcoal )

I replaced with custom seats
Forum: TPI
05-17-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: professional tuner for 383 TPI in NJ?

Do you still have your spec sheet for that speedomotive 383 stroker?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

By using TGO forums and starting with solutions you can do on your own, you may not resolve the issue at hand, but you will save a lot of diagnostic $$ .

My case as example is a no start.
Check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

Check simple causes first.... thermostat check and coolant level & ratio check and air bubble check. If you have questions on how to do any of these feel free to call or msg me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

http://www.classicindustries.com/firebird/parts/cooling-system/radiator-hardware/?q=air%20deflector&y=1986&p=1&sb=0

Here's a possible part
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

Definitely find a scrap yard and get an air dam. Or look at summit racing.com classic industries.com...... you get the idea
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

A couple most likely possibilities also are: bad thermostat, Bad coolant ratio, bad coolant temp sensor. Bad gauge. Definitely recommended is a power flush of radiator and motor and while drained...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

5 min clip cold idle - YouTube
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

Does it still have computer under psgr dash? Sent you a pm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

Why would you downgrade to a Carb?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

That's out of my realm....I run a TPI and haven't messed with carbs in 20 yrs. As for pump pressure I really don't know how to test pressure on it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

Lean meaning starving for fuel.
If you drive in colder weather do not use low temp thermostat as you will get very little heat because thermostat will open at lower operating temp.
Doesn't sound...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

I have a weiland pump... it works, but disappointed in chrome finish. If you put a large can in you may need an electric vacuum pump (auxiliary ) to provide necessary vacuum for power brakes....so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

I have dual electric fans that leave both on otherwise I overheat in no time10-15 min will be in red at idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: New starter, New battery, New Dist still wont' start

You may have misread... removed CAT (catalytic converter )
this was a custom build about, 10 years ago and im barely due to go to standard weight oil from break in 20-50 Lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: New starter, New battery, New Dist still wont' start

I've replaced cap rotor checked wires have spark at accel remote coil and at cap. Preparing to change ignition module under distributor and burnoff relay. 383 stroker near 450+ hp TPI 87 Iroc ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,238
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: 383 stroker possible overheat?

No!! Remove cap then let motor idle and warm up from cold. Never pull cap after hot!! You may need a lower temp thermostat. And a toggle switch linked into fans to manually turn on. I have a 383...
Forum: Body
04-26-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By Mike's 87

87 IROC DEALS

Anyone know the correct size IROC-Z door decals?? I know.they are larger than the 88+ and placement is near front instead of rear of door.
Forum: Exhaust
04-25-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,892
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: The Perfect Third Gen Exhaust (theory and practice)

Insert AND instead of ABDUCTION lol
Forum: Exhaust
04-25-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,892
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: The Perfect Third Gen Exhaust (theory and practice)

Ok prosi you got me lol auto correct with word prediction on cell phone strikes again.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-25-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,017
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: tire size help

I have an 87 IROC stock oe 16x8 wheels anyone know.what the front and rear.offsets are??
Forum: Exhaust
04-25-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,892
Posted By Mike's 87

Re: The Perfect Third Gen Exhaust (theory and practice)

Im running a 87 IROC with a 383 stroker 10.25:1 compression with a TPI and 30#.injectors a march underdrive polished billet pulley system. also running eddlebrock tpi headers EMISSIONS.EQUIPMENT...
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