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Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By RonM

Re: Which Intake For Hood Clearance

Thanks for the info. guys. I'm still on the mend after shoulder surgery back in February, but I want to get the car running this year. I'll order a Performer RPM as soon as I put together a list, I...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By RonM

Which Intake For Hood Clearance

Hi guys, I'm going to get back to the '88 Trans-Am project after a long delay. I decided to go with a 350 Vortec crate engine with a 4 bbl set-up. After searching around I see hood clearance is a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-12-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By RonM

Re: L98 Engine

Hi, your engine sounds a bit too modded for what I'm looking for. Plus I see you are in Texas so the shipping would be a killer. I appreciate it though, RonM.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-10-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By RonM

L98 Engine

Hi guys, I'm looking to replace the tpi 305 in my '88 Trans-Am with an L98. I'm just putting together a daily driver, so something around 300 h.p. would be more than enough. I've thought about the...
Forum: Car Audio
07-10-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,397
Posted By RonM

Re: Crown 56003151 Power Antenna

Thanks for the info. guys, but I still have an antenna assembly with the mounting tab for the mounting bracket rotated 180 degrees from the original. Can the cylinder that contains the mast and the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-09-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By RonM

Re: fully forged sbc 355

Not looking to cut in line here, but I'm looking to put a 350 in my '88 TPI 305 Trans-Am. My eyes are wide open for possibilities. RonM
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,397
Posted By RonM

Crown 56003151 Power Antenna

Hi Guys, I need to replace the power antenna unit on my '88 TA for a couple of reasons (broken mast, motor keeps running). After searching around several people said the Crown antenna works with just...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-21-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By RonM

Re: SDPC- TPI VORTEC LOWER INTAKE BASEPLATE

Interested also, PM on it's way.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-19-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Posted By RonM

Re: Edelbrock tpi high flow base runner plenum

Hi, I'm replacing the TPI 305 with a TPI 350 in my 1988 Trans-Am. I haven't decided on an engine yet so my questions are, would this set-up fit under the stock hood and which engines would it work...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-02-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By RonM

Re: 1989 5.7l 350 engine w/harness

PM on it's way.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-29-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,793
Posted By RonM

Re: L98 complete with Megasquirt

PM sent with interest.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 T/A Fuel Sending Unit

I did a little more looking around and can't find anything with an FEU code. Let me ask this, would a 1988 Trans-Am with a TPI 305 or 350 use an AC Delco FLS1005 sending unit? It's the only sending...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By RonM

1988 T/A Fuel Sending Unit

Hi guys, I need to order a new sending unit for the gas tank and I'm having some trouble finding the right one. My car is a 1988 T/A with a TPI 305 (soon to be 350) with an FEU code attached to the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
08-02-2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,918
Posted By RonM

Re: Engine Building Tools

Are the tools still available? Thanks, RonM.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-01-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,158
Posted By RonM

Re: 10 bolt rear axle

Do you ever make it up state. I live by West Point (about 50 miles up the Hudson from NYC). I have a 10 bolt with drums on the '88 T.A. I'm rebuilding. It's a posi. with 2.73's and 140000 miles. I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-30-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 trans am parting out

I could use the rear deck pistons, if they are good also. RonM
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-30-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 trans am parting out

Hi, I live by West Point (right across the river). Is the damage to the spoiler just the paint? My car certainly needs a spoiler so if it's only paint I'd be interested. Also what front seats do you...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-28-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By RonM

Re: Rebuilt 700r4

Still no word about the transmission, heck of a way to sell something. RonM
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By RonM

Re: Rebuilt 700r4

Is the trans. still available? I'm not getting a reply to my PM's. RonM
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-24-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By RonM

Re: Rebuilt 700r4

PM with interest.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-15-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 Trans-Am TPI 305 - L31

Thanks, those are pretty healthy cams. About the same specs as the 327/350 non-roller cam I have in the '68, should give a little lump. Ron
Forum: Engine Swap
07-15-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 Trans-Am TPI 305 - L31

Thanks for the suggestion, any cams in mind. I'll be limited because I don't plan on putting headers on, it does have a 3'' exhaust however. Ron
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By RonM

1988 Trans-Am TPI 305 - L31

Hi guys, I looked around for an L98 recently to replace the 140,000 mile, water using 305 with no luck. Now I see a lot of guys are going with the L31. It seems reasonable at around 2 grand shipped,...
Forum: History / Originality
07-10-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By RonM

Re: Baffled Fuel Tank

OK thanks, it has the standard strainer on it. I put about 70,000 miles on the car with it so I'll replace it with the standard one, which I already bought. Thanks for the info., Ron.
Forum: History / Originality
07-09-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By RonM

Re: Baffled Fuel Tank

OK, being it's a baffled tank should I get the strainer for baffled tanks? The strainer on the pump now is the one for non-baffled tanks (I guess), meaning it only goes out in one direction from the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-09-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By RonM

Baffled Fuel Tank

Hi guys, I took the tank out of the '88 Trans-Am (TPI 305) today and found some interesting stuff. The tank has a metal baffle from one side to the other, the pass. side has a hole about 2'' in...
Forum: Body
07-04-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,979
Posted By RonM

Re: when someone calls your car a p.o.s...

I always find it funny when someone points out some little imperfection on my '68 Camaro show car, a car I spent 7 years restoring back to factory original. What I usually say is, let's go look at...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-27-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By RonM

Re: 1985-90 trans am fog lights

PM with interest on it's way.
Forum: Car Audio
07-14-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By RonM

Hooking Up Front Polk DB461's

Hi guys, I need a pigtail that will connect to the factory dash speaker harness on a 1988 T/A. The one they sent me with the speakers is for a different connector. Does anyone know where to get the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-06-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By RonM

Re: Exhaust Manifolds w/Air Tubes...

Hi Rob, glad you and your wife enjoyed a bit of the Hudson Valley. Thanks again for the parts, great seller folks. Ron
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-04-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By RonM

Re: Exhaust Manifolds w/Air Tubes...

Hi, I'm restoring an '88 Trans-Am that hasn't seen the road for about 12 years. I have all of my parts, but who knows what will happen when the manifolds see heat for the first time in years. So it...
Forum: Interior
03-22-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,470
Posted By RonM

Re: Rare interior options?

The RPO for the High Performance Articulating Seat for a 1988 Trans Am is AQ9. It's not listed on the dealer invoice but it is on the RPO list in the console of my car. That solves that mystery. But...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-22-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By RonM

Re: Firebird UQ7 package working

PM Sent.
Forum: Interior
03-22-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By RonM

Re: build sheet

Hi, when I bought my '88 Trans Am I got the window sticker or dealer invoice whichever you want to call it from PHS. That was about 20 years ago so I don't know if that service is still available....
Forum: Interior
03-21-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,470
Posted By RonM

Re: Rare interior options?

I've owned the car for about 20 years but it doesn't take long to swap out a pair of seats so I don't know if they are original. They do match the rest of the interior. I got a copy of the window...
Forum: Interior
03-21-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,470
Posted By RonM

Re: Rare interior options?

Hi Guys, I'm beginning to see how much info. is available on this forum. I spent almost 7 years restoring my '68 Camaro so I know the importance of forums like this. Anyway I'll play along with this...
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,452
Posted By RonM

Re: looking to have factory radio rebuilt

Hi Guys, now that winter is hopefully over I can start working on the Trans-Am. I have been wondering who I could send the deck out to. It's a 1988 AM/FM cassette unit with the EQ. If you are...
Forum: Body
11-14-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,101
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 Trans-Am Rear Spoiler

I'll mention that to my friend before paint, but I'm sure he would test fit the spoiler first. He painted my '68 Camaro and he is a stickler for detail. Thanks for the info., RonM.
Forum: Body
11-14-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,101
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 Trans-Am Rear Spoiler

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know. I'll order one up when I'm getting close to body and paint. Thanks again, RonM.
Forum: Body
11-14-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,101
Posted By RonM

1988 Trans-Am Rear Spoiler

Hi guys, well it's time to get going on the car. I want to pull the motor in the next couple of weeks, so I can rebuild it over the winter. But the subject of this thread is the rear spoiler. I...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,657
Posted By RonM

Re: 1988 Trans-Am Radiator Support Tag

Thanks, yes that's the tag. I looked this morning and like you said two of the numbers are underlined, those two are together and are a 0 and a 9. The other four numbers are 8323 and are grouped...
Forum: History / Originality
04-08-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,657
Posted By RonM

1988 Trans-Am Radiator Support Tag

Hi Guys, I've finally decided to do something with my Trans-Am. I haven't had the car on the road for about 10 years ( restoring a 1968 Camaro during most of that time kept me plenty busy). I always...
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