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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-19-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By dixie wrecked

1989 tpi setup

https://m.imgur.com/a/vk2LO

For sale is what's pictured + stock fuel rails and injectors.

Came off an 89 formula that I bought for parts, I never even tried to fire it up, but was in good...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-28-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Tpi intake, runners and plenum

At $56 est to ship, no.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-26-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Qa1 rear shocks

What's the part #? I can only find double adjustable rears. $250 shipped is still high for used shocks with no warranty, when $80ish more gets..well new with a warranty.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-22-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,492
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 89 formula Tpi/5 spd partout

Car is long gone.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-14-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By dixie wrecked

Wtb ground control weight jacks

Title. Looking to buy a full set of ground control weight jacks.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-13-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 1991 Firebird Formula Roller

Where at in KS? Near Wichita, by chance?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-05-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Predator side skirt

Oh man, I haven't seen that flyer before, that's neat! I have the dealership paperwork from 92 when they had the kit installed there, with 7 miles on the odo.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-05-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Predator side skirt

Bump
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-31-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Almost new stock clutch

Alright, no rush. Zip 67052.

Wonder if there was different styles over the years, the one I pulled out of an 87 formula is quite different. Weird.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-30-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Almost new stock clutch

How much for just the flywheel? Assuming it's from a v8 car?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-28-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Clutch not fully disengaging.

​​​​​The 87 never ran, so when I say it "worked", I mean the clutch engaged and disengaged fine. I changed everything because the clutch was horribly burned and the 87 trans was In need of a rebuild....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-28-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By dixie wrecked

Clutch not fully disengaging.

Hey all.

Converting my 92 bird over to a t5. Originally was using all parts from an 87 formula parts car. Installed everything, and clutch wouldn't fully disengage. Pedal felt fine, system bled...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-24-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Tpi intake, runners and plenum

Bump! Forgot to add rails into the pic. Still no maf or TB included, open to offers.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
12-24-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Canada, 86 Trans Am Passenger Fender

I have one off an 87 with the hole for fender vent. The paint is ****ed 7 ways to Sunday, and I'm from the states, so might be a bit pricey to ship.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-03-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By dixie wrecked

Tpi intake, runners and plenum

https://imgur.com/a/vk2LO

Pulled off an 89 formula, selling only what's seen. I might need the rails for a HSR setup, so rails not for sale at the moment. Throttle body also not included/not for...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-01-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: headman coated shorty headers and y-pipe with cat

What's your price shipped to 67052?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
11-28-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Need passenger fender and hood

Were you wanting local only, or shipping an option?
I have a pass fender without vent that I pulled off my 87. Its either lightly painted, or was primed black just to keep away rust, has no GFX on...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
11-24-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 90-92 auto shifter and console plate wanted

Camaro or bird, and what options?
I have both off my 92 t/a, immaculate shape, swapped over to bolt action and don't need auto stuff. Optioned with power windows and power mirrors.
Have the plate,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-19-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 82-92 rear koni shocks

Eh, $30 more to have brand new with warranty shipped from summit, I'll pass. Thanks tho
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-19-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 82-92 rear koni shocks

Shipping to 67052? How hard were they used? Street, road course.. etc
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-30-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: MSD 6010 ignition controller

Assuming you're in N America, I can do that, I'll PM info!
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-12-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: '91 High Mount Center Stop Light

Uhh let me see if I still have one on my 91 bird. Fairly certain it's still there
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-08-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By dixie wrecked

MSD 6010 ignition controller and TPI setup

Title. Bought the MSD setup to run a carb LSx/DIS sbc build, but decided to go full EFI. Was used in a buddy's LSX drag car, but kept in very good shape. Comes with what's seen. Box, harness, and the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: T5 swap clutch will not disengage

Its on the list.

As for the trans, I pulled it out and re did it that way, slid right in just fine but had the same issue.
Pulled it back out totally to check everything else + pilot bushing,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: T5 swap clutch will not disengage

Just pulled it apart, clutch is definitely not warped. TOB was still installed correctly, clutch not backwards.. clutch tool spins freely inside pilot.

Adjusted slave rod to move just as much as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: T5 swap clutch will not disengage

​​​​​​The pilot was a cheapo AutoZone "doorman help!" Type ones, I totally forgot to test fit it to the imput shaft or even grease it up. Would agree on not being optimistic though.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: T5 swap clutch will not disengage

Wasn't fully pulled in with the bolts, only the last 1/2", and was done by hand instead of impact.
As far as pedals, they are third gen pedals. Everything came out of the same 1989 donor car,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: T5 swap clutch will not disengage

A little, but not fully. The last 1/2" was pulled by the bolts, was wiggling the damn thing with the clutch in for a good hour with no luck. Spose I'll try again


Edit: yoinked it out and re did...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By dixie wrecked

T5 swap clutch will not disengage

Hey all.
converted my 92 over to a t5, used new Excedy and the clutch/flywheel/hydraulics out of the donor.
Got everything in, but clutch will not disengage.
TOB is 100% installed correctly,...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-01-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By dixie wrecked

MSD 6010 ignition controller

Bought this off a coworker since I was gonna go the carb LSx route, but life happened. That song and dance. Was working fine when I bought it. Comes with the msd box, harness, software and data...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-31-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Need Steering Column, nice or rough

Yep, its tilt, I think out of an 89? I needed all the electric bits, rest of it is mechanically good, just add a wheel and go.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-27-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Need Steering Column, nice or rough

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-img_20170826_211940267_81c1fe02e8cf3c5bca8a7c02ad68b433ed87c132.jpg
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-26-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Need Steering Column, nice or rough

Hell I've got one around that's kinda trashed, but it turns fine. No wheel, no key solenoid, no turn signal..etc. Hell, $10 to cover packaging and whatnot + shipping, pics here after I finish cooking...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-17-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Predator side skirt

Bumpity bump bump
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-15-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: WTB: TPI Cali emissions parts for an 87 T/A

Likewise, Im fairly certain I have my tpi smog stuff sitting in a bin somewhere. May not have everything, will check and confirm tomorrow. Will let whatever I have go for cheap since it's useless to...
Forum: Cooling
08-05-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

It seems to have closed, and staying closed now, so I reckon that's good? Wasn't sure if it should be 100% liquid freon in the lines or not though.

Yeah, I don't expect it to be COLD like r12, or...
Forum: Cooling
08-05-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

It was indeed the pressure relief valve!
I put gauges back in and re filled it up, 35 low side, 250 high on a 90deg day idling at 400 rpm.
It blows cool. Not cold, but definitely cooler than...
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

Tried again today, since it's a little cooler. At a stoplight and kicked the compressor on, blew cold for a minute and then dumped another cloud of freon, sounds like I have a leak, or over...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

Im not sure actually, didn't know they had a pressure relief valve.
Was sitting in traffic and saw a cloud of freon, enough to choke my carb and kill the engine.
Shut the compressor off and...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

I'm no expert, but definitely don't think doubling orings is ever a good idea.

I don't think so. Manifold gauges were showing 35lb low side, 250lb high side @ 86deg
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: "Proper" r134 hoses?

The Murray one I got had those as well, and is what I used. Held fine a few days, of course until today when it's actually hot out.
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By dixie wrecked

"Proper" r134 hoses?

Converted my bird to r134..much better than the windows down ha.
Flushed my evaporator multiple times, new drier, high side line flushed really well, condenser flushed really well, low side...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-30-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By dixie wrecked

Predator side skirt

Trying to find a needle in a haystack.

My autoX t/a has a predator body kit on it, mostly. Was missing the driver's side side skirt + nose, which is fine because the predator nose is ugly as...
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: 84 AC RECHARGE

It's the low side, the one coming off the drier.

​​​​​​Looks like you still have r12 fittings, the r134 stuff from parts stores won't work or fit.
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By dixie wrecked

R134 high pressure line?

Putting aircon back in my shitbird, going to r134 since r12 is $90/lb here!! Anyway, my high pressure line is garbage and had a hole (wouldn't hold vacuum, found the leak) so needs to be replaced....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-24-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,970
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: steinjager suspension review

I don't have front LCAs yet, only the rears. The ones I have are poly/heim, so I have to pop one end off to adjust, same as the panhard I got. I think they did have double heim ones that are on car...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-23-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: Looking for good driver side t-top

I have a couple around from various parts cars, could do $20+shipping
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-17-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By dixie wrecked

Re: I need a TBI throttle shaft

I have a fairly new looking whole tbi unit id sell for cheap. Came boxed up in a bird I bought - I run carb. $15 + shipping
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