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Forum: Mid-West Region
03-26-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By muswp1

Anybody in NW Illinois interested in an 89 Trans Am?

I found this car listed at a dealership in Sycamore. Looks pretty decent for an 89, excusing the carpeted dashpad and ugly steering wheel cover. Not sure if the paint is original or not
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Forum: Interior
09-23-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By muswp1

Digital Dash questions

2 Quick questions about the digital dash on the Firebird. What years were they available (I thought 85-87, but now I'm not sure) and were they only available on the Trans Am's?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-13-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,285
Posted By muswp1

Re: Cool, Interesting, Meh, or Abomination?

If they did something with the interior besides leaving a faded 3rd gen style in there, like made a more retro style interior, it would be interesting. Nothing I would pay for, but interesting. Like...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-29-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 105,966
Posted By muswp1

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

Does anybody make a Pontiac "Turbo" style wheel in 17x9 for the Formula's?
Forum: History / Originality
05-11-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,437
Posted By muswp1

Re: Oh yes! '86 IROC, $10K!

It's not an IROC, it's a Z-28 with the wrong style IROC door letters and no fog lights
Forum: History / Originality
03-28-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,634
Posted By muswp1

Re: Name all the things wrong with this '89 IROC-Z "resto"

I want whatever hopium that dealer's smoking
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,118
Posted By muswp1

Re: Player's Challenge vs. Knight Rider pricing

Maybe it's just the pics, but I think that KITT replica's nose does not look like it's shaped right. Looks way too pointed and should not overhang the lower nose like that one does. No way is that a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By muswp1

Re: 89 Iroc Revival

You might want to check the fuel pump relay and see if that has shorted instead of replacing the pump.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By muswp1

Re: 89 Iroc Revival

Looks like a promising start. I'll be surprised if any of the rubber belts and hoses are salvageable though, especially if squirrels have been in there
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-12-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 73,736
Posted By muswp1

Re: BADNBLK's 91 Z28 LS1 swap... Engine + much more :)

So is just the engine a loss or is the car toast too?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-02-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,947
Posted By muswp1

Re: July 2017 COTM **WINNER**

I love that paint color on that car, Congrats Travis... :)
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 709
Posted By muswp1

Re: Why would 1985 Berlinetta have fake stereo from factory

GM was doing some strange stuff in the 80's so who knows what they were thinking.
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,907
Posted By muswp1

Re: 1991 Firebird with Trans Am Appearance Package

I think there was a similar package for the 91-92 Camaro too. I seem to remember one of my neighbors having a Camaro RS with the fog lights and spoiler of the Z-28 on it back when I was in high...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-29-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,066
Posted By muswp1

Re: December 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

I would second that.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-01-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,508
Posted By muswp1

Re: November 2016 COTM **WINNER**

Congratulations. Great looking car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By muswp1

Re: 1986 2.8 V6 OIL IN COOLANT

I've had experience with that series of engine and had 3 blown intake gaskets in 3 different cars. That's were I would start. Check and see if you also have a coolant leak at the back of the engine...
Forum: History / Originality
09-20-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,402
Posted By muswp1

Re: What's she worth? 1992 1LE with 34,000 miles?

I think eBay pulled it down. Both links Jrzyboy and Bottled posted are for auctions that are no longer active and I can't find it doing a search on the site.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-05-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,548
Posted By muswp1

Re: First Car - 1991 RS

Those wheels look good on there.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,967
Posted By muswp1

Re: August 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

As much as I love how Brandon's car is turning out, I gotta vote for Polo. It's rare to see a Z03 in that scheme.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,454
Posted By muswp1

Re: Using Alcohol to pass emissions

If you are looking to make homemade naplam, it's a good idea. If you don't want a raging inferno, you probably shouldn't.
Forum: History / Originality
07-06-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,142
Posted By muswp1

Re: Confused '88 IROC-Z?

It was probably replaced when the engine got swapped. The car does look better with the correct wheels on it.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,248
Posted By muswp1

Re: 6.0 getting boosted (A&A style) pic heavy

Looking good so far... :)
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By muswp1

Re: Straight piping a 2.8 v6?

Unless you are looking to make somewhat frequent donations to local law enforcement in the form of tickets, don't straight pipe it.
Forum: Electronics
05-16-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,481
Posted By muswp1

Re: Hacking into the 86-88 Trans Am digital dash odometer

That's very interesting. Fortunately with my IT background I understood what you were saying. It's interesting to see how Ford and GM were thinking in terms of programming the chips.
Forum: Body
05-12-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,428
Posted By muswp1

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Just from the pics, the upper part of the core support looks pretty good. You might need a new grill insert too with the hit the right fog light took, but it's hard to judge that from the pictures....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By muswp1

Re: Bogs down, quits, then won't even turn over

I'm wondering if the transmission is overheating and won't shift until it cools but it shouldn't overheat that quickly. If you manually put it in third, does it continue to act normally?

Also, is...
Forum: History / Originality
03-19-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,509
Posted By muswp1

Re: Please, please, please release a 1/18 IROC

Monogram also made a 1/8 86 IROC, in case you want a model that needs it's own garage.
Forum: Power Adders
03-15-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By muswp1

Re: Ls1 Holley hi ram

I'd recommend checking the tune anytime you are changing fuel injection units, especially if he's swapping from the stock intake to the hi-rise.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-18-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,077
Posted By muswp1

Re: Poor firebird.....

That poor car...
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,916
Posted By muswp1

Re: Sharing a piece of insider IROC racing history

Those are amazing pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Convertibles
01-11-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,751
Posted By muswp1

Re: My 92 Trans Am Convertible Restore Project

Looks good so far.
Forum: History / Originality
12-22-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,727
Posted By muswp1

Re: ul5/u35 1985 iroc?

It's spelled ******.

EDIT: you need to add an l to that word. I typed it in spelled correctly and got censored too.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-22-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 726
Posted By muswp1

Re: cadillac 32 valve

Depending on your budget, try checking a local salvage yard for an LS4 (325 cid \ 5.3L)and a matching 4T65E-HD transmission from a Chevy Monte Carlo SS or Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. That will allow you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-14-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By muswp1

Re: Driving in D hurting tranny

Using D instead of OD shouldn't hurt anything, it will just lock out the overdrive. It may wear out the clutch a little faster since it will be shifting at higher RPM's.
Forum: History / Originality
12-09-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,401
Posted By muswp1

Re: 92 Camaro Purple Haze fading away ...

I agree with Scott, if there isn't a ton of hidden rust, that would be a great project car for someone who is looking to do major modifications to a car.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-23-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,022
Posted By muswp1

Re: BADNBLK's 1990 IROC: Project I don't know what I'm doing anymore...

Is it just me or do the IROC decals look like they are too high on the door?
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,337
Posted By muswp1

Re: Another low mileage Formula for sale 8k

$27K is not going to happen for that car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By muswp1

Re: Minnesota Enging Builder

Your pics aren't showing up.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By muswp1

Re: Custom Bird - what do you think about this one?

Front end doesn't look too bad, those ugly fender flares need to go.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By muswp1

Re: Two For the Road - Final Drive ('til Spring)

Since we are only 90 miles apart (Elgin, IL), I can tell you the cold weather should be coming tomorrow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By muswp1

Re: Let's play "name that part"!

That looks like the current style GM jack. Maybe someone was using one with that car and left the handle in the car?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-21-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By muswp1

Re: Help me wake this Sleeping Beauty!

A popular upgrade is getting a Tremec T56 6 speed out of a 4th generation F body. It can handle a lot more power and it has the attachment points for the torque arm since the suspension setups...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-21-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By muswp1

Re: Help me wake this Sleeping Beauty!

You may need a new transmission if you want to go over 400lbs torque. If the 5 speed you have is a T5, it won't be able to handle that much power.
Forum: Fabrication
10-14-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,106
Posted By muswp1

Re: My firebird quad projector lazy eye build!

I think that would look better with the shroud on the headlight door like rce2win said. It looks like it would work.
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-14-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,419
Posted By muswp1

Re: Should I trade my Formula 350?

That'll buff right out.
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,419
Posted By muswp1

Re: Should I trade my Formula 350?

I'll join everyone one else here, do not make that trade. That V-6 sounds like it needs a rebuild.

If you want a manual, it would be probably be cheaper and easier to drop a T56 in the Formula...
Forum: Car Audio
10-09-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By muswp1

Re: newer gm radio fit in 1992 rs?

There is a thread in here from a couple of months ago where someone did that exact upgrade and it had a lot of information about factory radio swaps.

Like tealman said, it should work fine.
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Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 71,439
Posted By muswp1

Re: The "Red Dragon" 1987 Formula 350

I would agree with ignition or ECU issues too if it has good fuel pressure at the rails. It could also be low pressure from the pump.
Forum: Convertibles
10-05-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,795
Posted By muswp1

Re: Have to Replace Top Due to Damage from Oil Change Employee

:iagree:

Tell that manager to pay for a new top or go over his head to his boss.
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