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Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Dual Fan Question

forgot to mention it is a 165 ECM running the factory ABWT bin.
Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By RJMcEachern

Dual Fan Question

I have an 87 GTA 5.7L Automatic. Car runs great, I did just do a new 180* thermostat, I set the fan kick on for both ac on/off at 185 and off for both at 175*. What I can't find is a setting for the...
Forum: Interior
08-22-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,071
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: CORRECT Hardtop Headliners

www.lethalinteriors.com (http://www.lethalinteriors.com)

haven't used them but have heard great feedback on them. They have sunvisors, sail panels, etc

RJMcEachern
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

if he does I couldnt find them, maybe he will respond to this thread if he does still.
EDIT: oreilly does and the link is above, only 10 bucks each door
RJMcEachern
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

i feel like such an azzhat :eek::doh:

so in the end the bushings worked! :D

I was trying to put the bushings in the correct location, but backwards, so I was trying to install them in the...
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

i did do a search first and found TDS used to sell these parts, however when I check TDS website today those parts apparently are no longer available?

I agree with you on TDS, if I can get it...
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

yea i think the one with the pins is ok, just need to press it in, which I can do, the one with the smaller shoulder bolt I don't see how, I'll try to get a pic of it

RJMcEachern
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

actually the bushings are too big, the uppers look like they might press in but the lowers are way too big, would have to drill the hinge and then the amount of metal left would be sketchy at best.
...
Forum: Body
08-15-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By RJMcEachern

Door Hinge Bushing and Pin replacement

I am in the process of replacing my 87 GTA rusted passenger door with a door from an 86 Firebird. I got the old hinges off, sanded, sealed, primered and painted. I ordered a set of the Dorman...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-09-2014, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Aotocross with an automatic??

I run in ESP in a 5.7L Auto, second gear is my best friend, just have to massage the throttle coming out of corners, and be careful not to over rev it on the long sweeping turns and straight parts of...
Forum: Electronics
08-05-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Hatch pull down motor, troubleshooting beyond the FSM

do you have a pic of this? I can check it when I get home tonight.

Thanks!

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
08-05-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Hatch pull down motor, troubleshooting beyond the FSM

I agree, slamming it closed was not an ideal situation. It was more of a last resort. I normally just ower it and it engages the motor and draws the hatch down. for whatever reason this time when I...
Forum: Electronics
08-05-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Hatch pull down motor, troubleshooting beyond the FSM

Thanks NINA!

I got the hatch to close finally by slamming the hatch down. It does release and operate as normal now, my concern is that all looks ok, it just appears to have "jammed" this one...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-04-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Autocross Rims for the 87 GTA

Great info, thanks folks for the replies. I am still weighing my options, my times seem to be consistent, so I think to get any additional improvement I will need to step up to race tires. I also do...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-30-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: can anyone help me understand tuners?

that software won't work on a MAC, best to just delete it, on a windows box the USB is fine, 99.999% of new computers (if not 100%) do not come with a serial (9 pin) port. It is definitely not the 15...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-28-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: can anyone help me understand tuners?

rofl,

guess if I wasn't a lazy bastard I would have posted those links :wink:

RJMcEachern
Forum: DIY PROM
07-28-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: can anyone help me understand tuners?

I started with the first three links in the sticky section, and also read every link within those links, then started with TunerProRT5 and a cable. Bought the Moates equipment, helped that I...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-28-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: "ADS Superchip" What to do about this piece of junk?

I followed Grumpy and Traxxion (among others advice), give the engine what it wants, timing, fuel, etc. I do only run 93 octane, I can get 110 octane aviation fuel but where I am at is autocross and...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-28-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Trans shifts during normal driving at real low rpm's

those are verified as of this morning, it appears it is running great, BLM's always at either 128 or 126, no lower than 124, AFR WEGOII shows 14.6 while cruising, WOT shows 12.4 AFR, motor pulls hard...
Forum: Electronics
07-28-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By RJMcEachern

Hatch pull down motor, troubleshooting beyond the FSM

Hello everyone. I have an 87 GTA 5.7L Automatic Trans. Today while at the car wash only to vacuum the interior the hatch pull down worked as it always has. When I get home I open up the hatch and all...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-28-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Trans shifts during normal driving at real low rpm's

Thanks! I will look for a softer spring to allow shift points in cruise mode at higher rpm's? or is it the opposite? firmer spring for higher rpm shift points?

It seems to work great at WOT in...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-26-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,011
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Thumbs Up for Lon @ TDS.

:thumbsup: Bought two headlight bushing kits from him, and the TDS steering brace, headlights now go up and down :burnout:

Immediately shipped, the welds on the brace looked awesome, wish my welds...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-26-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,359
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Southbay Injectors?

bought new Bosch Type III 22/Lb, walbro 255L/h fuel pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, all work very well, questions answered immediately, came with a flow table showing they are matched for...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-26-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: "ADS Superchip" What to do about this piece of junk?

i guess an electrical engineer could probably do away with those, but the general public probably not. I think they went this route for mass consumption, i just use the adapter on the stock memcal...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-26-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Trans shifts during normal driving at real low rpm's

awesome, thanks, i'll try that! it is the stock trans, however I do not know if PO somewhere along the way put in a shift kit. I have had other cars that had shift kits and this shifts hard like...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-25-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: "ADS Superchip" What to do about this piece of junk?

i use this with a ZIF socket on it...

https://www.moates.net/g1-memory-adapter-tpi-etc-p-32.html?cPath=64

I also use these chips...
...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-25-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: "ADS Superchip" What to do about this piece of junk?

i use Moates.net for all my chips in an 87 GTA 5.7L, I bought 10 chips for 45 bucks, a ZIF socket and just added to current mecal, take a pic of it and I can help ya if need be but an electrical...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-25-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By RJMcEachern

Trans shifts during normal driving at real low rpm's

hello!

I have an 87 GTA 5.7L Auto, running a 165 MAF ECM. When driving around town under what I would consider is normal stop light to stop light driving when shifting from 1st to 2nd the car...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-22-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Autocross Rims for the 87 GTA

Thanks everyone for the information and the discussion. This is exactly what I was hoping for when posting this question.

The CTW wheels look to be a very good option for me comparatively...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-21-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Autocross Rims for the 87 GTA

Nice rims!

They do look good on the car, to be fair I am comparing the weight to a set I got for my Nissan TT car. So big difference there, but same 17" x 9.5, they came in at 17.6 lbs each.
...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-21-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Autocross Rims for the 87 GTA

Thanks peterc005!

Those look awesome, do you have any personal experience with these rims? The weight seems kind of high at 20 pounds, cost seems reasonable.

RJMcEachern
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-20-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By RJMcEachern

Autocross Rims for the 87 GTA

I have an 87 GTA 5.7L Auto, has a TDS steering brace installed, stock street tires and rims. I have been placed in ESP due to headers, non stock exhaust, ECU mods, injectors, CAI, etc. I am so non...
Forum: Electronics
07-18-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Want To Fix An Awesome Discovery!!!

on my 87 GTA 5.7L Auto, I enabled the shift light in the ECU. So I am almost certain yours will be the same.

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
07-18-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,701
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Testing pickup coil & Ign Module ?

take the ignition module to any big box auto parts chain, have them run the test on it multiple times, this heats the unit up and might show good while cold or warm but when hot fails, I have seen...
Forum: Electronics
07-17-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Headlight Door Motor Troubleshooting

Solved!

For some reason previous owner put on a crimp connector connecting two of the wires, I'll grab a pic and post it, when I fiddle with this crimp connector they both work consistently. Now...
Forum: Electronics
07-17-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Can someone help me fix my radiator fan?

I an in westville, IL just east of Champaign, I go through there every day on my way to work. If you need help let me know.

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
07-17-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By RJMcEachern

Headlight Door Motor Troubleshooting

Hello :burnout:

I have an 87 GTA 5.7L Automatic with gauges cluster. I am trying to figure out why the headlight door on DS will come up and Passenger side will not. Some background on what I have...
Forum: Body
07-11-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,669
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Firebird headlight install/removal video links needed

thanks! Right in time, received my headlight fix pack from TDS and front steering brace, this will help me make short work and finally get my headlights fixxed!

:goodjob:

RJMcEachern
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: AC Compressor not kicking on...couple of questions

thanks everyone. it is the old style charge port, so R12. I agree sofakingdom, had it in there at one time, so must be empty now and have leaked out, will probably be taking it to a shop to fix as I...
Forum: Cooling
06-27-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: AC Compressor not kicking on...couple of questions

does it matter which side is hot and which is ground, when looking at it from the front of the car?

Thanks for the help!

RJMcEachern
Forum: Cooling
06-27-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By RJMcEachern

AC Compressor not kicking on...couple of questions

Hello. I have an 87 Firebird GTA 5.7L I am trying to fix my AC, I have determined the AC Compressor clutch does not kick on. It does spin freely by hand, but I have had so many issues with the...
Forum: Electronics
06-26-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Headlamp doors parts question

ok thanks for the information. I will order two sets tomorrow

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
06-26-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By RJMcEachern

Headlamp doors parts question

My headlight doors won't open, I am positive the solid gel inserts are toast. I know Lon @ top-downsolutions.com sells replacements, but my question is, how long will they last? Are there any options...
Forum: Electronics
06-25-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,569
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Don't hate me but I have wiring problems

those appear to be the fusible links that go from the battery (Hot all the Time) to the starter.

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: another charging issue, any ideas?

so I took NINA's advice, some of the readings from the FSm and soldered in a 470ohm resistor, and wah-****ing-lah, charging at 13.6v on gauge and on DVOM...

Thanks everyone who chimed in on this...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: another charging issue, any ideas?

update:

my 87 FSM came in and the charging system diagram for the 87 Vin 8 is the same as the online 88 FSM pdf. So I am headed to Radio Crack to get a 5pk of 470ohm resistors... and solder them...
Forum: Electronics
06-04-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: another charging issue, any ideas?

My alternator was rebuilt twice now using a local service that is very trustworthy, I have used them for starters and alternators on everything from a 62 Corvair to a 2002 Corolla, with numerous...
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: The L With It

Thanks NINA

I am awaiting the 87 FSM, and will report back. I have an option if I can't figure this out and that was what I was looking for.

RJMcEachern
Forum: Electronics
05-31-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By RJMcEachern

another charging issue, any ideas?

I have an 87 Trans Am GTA 5.7L Auto, gauges (no digital dash), I can't get the alternator to "turn on" and start charging. I have had the alternator tested by numerous auto electronics shops and they...
Forum: Exhaust
01-23-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,117
Posted By RJMcEachern

Re: Edelbrock Replacement Y-pipe

I am assuming they will be fully welded and not just tack welded?

Sorry couldn't resist...


RJMcEachern
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