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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By dnovotny

Its an auto. How can I determine whether the...

Its an auto. How can I determine whether the motor mounts are shot?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By dnovotny

Keep on breaking tranny mounts

I've replaced my broken stock one with:

1) ES with spacer plate, broke mount after a couple thousand miles. Large wear marks where tranny mount bolts to cross-member.

2) ES without spacer...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By dnovotny

Keep breaking tranny mounts

I want to stop replacing tranny mounts. Here's how many I've replaced:

1) Stock one broke, replaced with ES and pre-load (spacer plate). Had fun removing stripped tranny bolts. Thunking noises...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Posted By dnovotny

Bending wise you're correct. But torsionally,...

Bending wise you're correct. But torsionally, the difference is greater and noticeable. I used to own two '91s, one with T-tops and the other a hardtop, both with SFCs. The difference torsionally...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-23-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By dnovotny

I already have poly and I'm not happy with it. ...

I already have poly and I'm not happy with it. On my '91 that I sold recently the car was a manual with poly tranny mount. I never noticed any additional noise. But the poly in my automatic '91...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-23-2003, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By dnovotny

Where can one buy 1le tranny mount?

Hi All,
I've searced all over the web including SLP, no one seems to sell a 1le tranny mount anymore. I've also gone to a dealership where they substituted the 1le part no. with a standard tranny...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-26-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,812
Posted By dnovotny

I have a '91 T/A with T-tops (which will be sold...

I have a '91 T/A with T-tops (which will be sold probably this weekend) to compare with a hardtop '91 GTA. Both have SFCs, T-top has KB, hardtop has GW and Alstons. The difference between cars is...
Forum: TPI
06-12-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,447
Posted By dnovotny

I used to agree, but as I continue to work and...

I used to agree, but as I continue to work and get promoted and so on, I'm finding that I get a greater return in salary and options by investing that time in my career rather than my car. I still...
Forum: TPI
06-12-2003, 03:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,447
Posted By dnovotny

"You won't pass a visual without legal parts. And...

"You won't pass a visual without legal parts. And even if you don't have it now, they're on the way everywhere within a few years. "

True, but this setup will pass the visual. You can't tell the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-08-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,943
Posted By dnovotny

Look at this link for photos of why Alston's...

Look at this link for photos of why Alston's won't interfere with most other SFCs. https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157418

I've installed a GW/Alston combo on my car,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-23-2003, 02:50 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 29,526
Posted By dnovotny

Couple of q's. Do these heads include EGR...

Couple of q's. Do these heads include EGR crossover? Any fitment problems with a TPI intake?
Forum: Power Adders
05-10-2003, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By dnovotny

Callaway twin turbo setup, mod for 3rd gen?

Since I live in CA, a custom twin turbo setup won't pass the visual. Just recently found an E-bay add for TPI Callaway setup that is only turbos, IC, and exhaust manifold. This turbo setup was E.O....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-17-2003, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By dnovotny

On both 3rd gens I have the wonderbar. For the...

On both 3rd gens I have the wonderbar. For the 4th gen, I've never seen any part that is similar, although I've installed a STB (strut tower brace). Is that what you're referring to as an engine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-17-2003, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By dnovotny

Need ideas on how to re-inforce front part of chassis

I own two 3rd gens (one looks like it'll be sold to another member), and an '01 4th gen WS6 T/A. The 4th gen will be going to the shop in about a month to have a C4 IRS installed. At that time, I'll...
Forum: Body
04-16-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 364
Posted By dnovotny

Need ideas on how to re-inforce front part of chassis

I own two 3rd gens (one looks like it'll be sold to another member), and an '01 4th gen WS6 T/A. The 4th gen will be going to the shop in about a month to have a C4 IRS installed. At that time,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-11-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By dnovotny

I would recommend the Koni's SA, since cost isn't...

I would recommend the Koni's SA, since cost isn't an issue, but performance is. I have two 3rd gens, a '91 T/A and a '91 GTA. The T/A has Bilsteins, the GTA has SA Konis. I'm selling the '91 T/A...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-24-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By dnovotny

Need help, stripped/sheared several tranny mount bolts

This is on my '91 GTA, a car I bought used a couple of years back. I don't know what was done to it previously, but every suspension bolt was excessively tight when I replaced the swaybar bushings...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2002, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,743
Posted By dnovotny

Since they don't interfere/interact with each...

Since they don't interfere/interact with each other, one can install them in any order. As for SSM, I've never seen these SFCs, so I can't answer this for sure, but as far as I know, they run along...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2002, 02:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,743
Posted By dnovotny

Go for it. I installed Alston's and Global West...

Go for it. I installed Alston's and Global West SFCs on my '91 GTA. Car now feels as tight, if not tighter, than my '01 Trans Am which has Kenny Brown SFCs. Bottom line is Alston's won't interfere...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2002, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 815
Posted By dnovotny

I'll have to agree with JPrevost. I've installed...

I'll have to agree with JPrevost. I've installed them on my '91 T/A and '91 GTA, the '91 T/A I had help from my girlfriend to line it up. The tab was a tight fit in that little hole, but with some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-31-2002, 08:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By dnovotny

MetKiss316, I tried to list my top bands, but...

MetKiss316,
I tried to list my top bands, but it didn't include everybody. :) I saw Queensryche a couple of times (have their earlier albums), there are a lot of other good to great bands that I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-31-2002, 02:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By dnovotny

Yeah, I've been to a lot of great concerts. ...

Yeah, I've been to a lot of great concerts. Probably my favorite is seeing Soulfly at Ozzfest, also SatchMan aka Joe Satriani just rocks live. Seeing Metallica for And Justice for All was nice...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-30-2002, 04:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By dnovotny

Another old metal-head here, now I'm an...

Another old metal-head here, now I'm an microprocessor design engineer. :D Was in several bands while going to school, lead singer or screamer (I never have any backup vocals).

Wrote a lot of...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2002, 07:58 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

Sorry, lets try again with this link: ...

Sorry, lets try again with this link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=92798

I've never been very good at using the technology I help design.
:)

Later, Dave
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-21-2002, 09:59 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

Here's a recent link from one guy that easily...

Here's a recent link from one guy that easily made it into the 12s with AFR heads and SS runners. He also lists his cam in the thread, and he has his latest times listed with the miniram. Look for...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2002, 02:26 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

89Raptor, did you even look at those dyno...

89Raptor, did you even look at those dyno numbers. The best comparison of intakes is with the same heads/cam combo. Did I deceive when I said the SS is only down about 20-30 hp at the top end...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2002, 09:43 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

89raptor, not to burst your bubble, but I know...

89raptor, not to burst your bubble, but I know that the flat power curve is due to LTRs. But, there have been many setups both in mags and on the street that get close to 1hp/ci or more. How do you...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2002, 03:16 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

SS stands for semi-siamesed runners. AS+M SS...

SS stands for semi-siamesed runners. AS+M SS runners are the ones I'm referring to that yielded the low 12s and 107-108 with a 350. A lot of people use SLP runners, but unported and un-extrude...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2002, 01:01 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

I've been studying combos and setups for a long...

I've been studying combos and setups for a long time. Based upon several peoples numbers posted here, the intake ISN'T whats limiting your performance. Several people here have run the SS setup,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2002, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By dnovotny

Hey Andris, I've been around so long that I...

Hey Andris,
I've been around so long that I remember visiting your twin turbo page when you were putting it together for your college project. Anyways, I'm gonna put in a roll cage soon, and I...
Forum: TPI
03-09-2002, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,328
Posted By dnovotny

I hate posting something critical, but when...

I hate posting something critical, but when people choose to not use their brain, and they post BS, I can't restrain myself.

camaro6spd, before you post BS, look carefully at the flow numbers. ...
Forum: Body
03-05-2002, 02:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,995
Posted By dnovotny

I don't know if anyone will like this answer, but...

I don't know if anyone will like this answer, but I have a cure for the desire to swap a 4th gen interior into a 3rd gen. I recently bought an '01 WS6 T/A, now I have no desire to do a swap. In a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2002, 02:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By dnovotny

I'll chip in here, I have a '91 T/A with...

I'll chip in here, I have a '91 T/A with Bilstein's, a '91 GTA with Koni's. Comfort wise, the Bilstein's are nicer, less brutal. Cornering wise, the Koni SA are superior, they barely deflect, while...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-15-2002, 05:07 PM
Replies: 669
Views: 133,535
Posted By dnovotny

I would agree that your dyno numbers look ok if...

I would agree that your dyno numbers look ok if you had a 350. But you have a 383, you seem to be about 10-15% lower in hp/tq vs. what I'd expect. The Vortechs flow well enough that one should be...
Forum: Body
02-11-2002, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 915
Posted By dnovotny

Well, I posted a question similar to yours a long...

Well, I posted a question similar to yours a long time back. I'm not sure why everyone doesn't understand that a hardtop's chassis rigidity is superior to a t-top, even with SFCs (on both frames). ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-05-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By dnovotny

Need help figuring out rattling rear control arm >>>

Note: this is for my 4th gen, didn't get any help on the lighter weight ls1 boards, so I decided to post here as well.

Ever since I had KBDD SFCs installed, one of my rear lower control arms...
Forum: Body
12-31-2001, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By dnovotny

Part No. TS-14. Its referred to as a steering...

Part No. TS-14. Its referred to as a steering box brace on their website, instead of a wonderbar.

Later, Dave '91 GTA, '01 WS6
Forum: Body
12-31-2001, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,379
Posted By dnovotny

Let me reiterate what Blue502 stated on a similar...

Let me reiterate what Blue502 stated on a similar post. I also have a hardtop/t-top car at home to compare. Where exactly is this reinforcement, because outside of the doors, I can see no...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-29-2001, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By dnovotny

I'm installing mine right now, and I have exactly...

I'm installing mine right now, and I have exactly the same question. In my case, I have two nuts to tighten down. My useless Koni instructions indicate that the rubber shouldn't be over-compressed....
Forum: Power Adders
12-05-2001, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 654
Posted By dnovotny

All I can say is, build it and we will pay. GM...

All I can say is, build it and we will pay. GM decided to kill the f-body, I went to a website to b**h to GM. I also put my money where my mouth is and bought an '01 WS6. I've also been waiting...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-19-2001, 02:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,351
Posted By dnovotny

Does anybody have a photo of the Y2K rims on a...

Does anybody have a photo of the Y2K rims on a 3rd gen. Or would someone photoshop a set on a '91-'92 Firebird.

Thanks, Dave '91 GTA, '91 T/A, '01 T/A WS6
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-19-2001, 02:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,233
Posted By dnovotny

Chuck, I seem to remember that you lived in...

Chuck,
I seem to remember that you lived in the Sacto area. Where did you get the car painted?

Thanks, Dave '91 GTA, '91 T/A, '01 T/A WS6
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2001, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By dnovotny

On my '91 GTA, I've put on Global West SFCs and...

On my '91 GTA, I've put on Global West SFCs and Alston SFCs. The cars also a hardtop, so the chassis is pretty stiff and solid.

'91 T/A has Kenny Brown SFCs, they have the best design, but...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2001, 11:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 412
Posted By dnovotny

Those of you with ROH snypers. Can you get 17x9...

Those of you with ROH snypers. Can you get 17x9 all around. I plan on putting these on my '91 GTA next month. Also, you don't need any spacers with these wheels, right? Can you order them...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2001, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By dnovotny

Since I own an '01 T/A WS6 and a '91 T/A and a...

Since I own an '01 T/A WS6 and a '91 T/A and a '91 GTA, I'll give my opinion. 3rd gen definitely looks better from the side. The lack of curves makes the 3rd gen look edgier. From the top, 4th gen...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-27-2001, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By dnovotny

Saddle soap, what is it >>>

I've heard one should wash the interior with saddle soap. Am I the only one who has no idea what that is. What brands are there, and where can I buy it?

Thanks, Dave '91 T/A, '91 GTA, '01 T/A WS6
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2001, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By dnovotny

Thanks guys, I'll replace the oil sending unit...

Thanks guys, I'll replace the oil sending unit over the weekend. My symptoms are identical to j166a99.

Thanks, Dave
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2001, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By dnovotny

Help, oil pump or gage cause of low oil pressure ?

As always, I'm loathe to bring my car in to the mechanic (do most work myself). So, the gage indicates 0 oil pressure sometimes (car used to be solid 30 or 60 psi). What are the best and easiest...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-16-2001, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By dnovotny

How do you buff a car ?

I'm not sure I know what buffing a car means. Could someone eplain the process, and what you use to buff?

Thanks, Dave '91 T/A, '91 GTA, '01 WS6
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-14-2001, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By dnovotny

My '91 GTA has the front nose emblem, along with...

My '91 GTA has the front nose emblem, along with the others you mentioned.

Dave '91 T/A, '91 GTA, '01 T/A WS6
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