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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
Yesterday, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Best shocks and struts for 87 TA with WS6

Is this possible? I saved my factory struts/shocks in case this becomes a reality.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
Yesterday, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 179
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: What is your checklist before calling it a daily driver?

starts every f-in time w/o intervention. never over heats no matter what. brakes, brakes, brakes. all signals and lights work. pretty much safety and never leaves you stranded or get you pulled...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-05-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 165
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 700R4 1986 does not shift when punched

LOL, I have opposite problem, my 305 does not punch when shifted. just makes a lot of noise.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-05-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 174
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Washed, Waxed and looking Decent

Looking good ! which Gen is funner to drive?
Forum: Exhaust
06-02-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 233
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Exhaust smell coming into the car

Fresh air vents are known not to close all the way on some cars.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-02-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Best shocks and struts for 87 TA with WS6

I'm running the yellow adjustable Koni's based on suggestions from others. Pretty sure I have them on the lowest setting which feels close to factory. What ever setting I had, I turned it down...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-25-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Car Cover

budge covers has a replacement similar to what you have now
Forum: Car Audio
05-25-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 327
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Infinity Kappa 4x6 plate speaker fit?

i’ve got a few photos of the depth situation over here. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/765462-aftermarket-drop-replacement-speakers.html#post6330536
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 938
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Finally time to change valve seals

One thing that is a bit freaky, is the lifters are hydraulic. So when you make your turn, they are pushing down a bit, gotta trust yourself when you make that final turn and just stop. If you remove...
Forum: Body
05-20-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Need a new rear Aerowing for '87 Trans Am firebird

I always thought/imagined/seen they matched the color of the car, but don't know that for certain.
Forum: Body
05-20-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: New Classic Industries Aerowing spoiler

Classic Industries is making a pretty bold claim here. Says best fitting ever, molded from factory spoiler.

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1990/pontiac/firebird/parts/12397143.html
Forum: Cooling
05-20-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 459
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Fan on only when the car is moving?

Good point, I'm out of ideas.....
Forum: Cooling
05-20-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Dual Fan Operation Observations - 1990 LB9

Because the A/C was on.
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 459
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Fan on only when the car is moving?

Then in that case, my conclusion is the fan is not getting enough amps, and when you get the alt flowing, the amps flow, thus the fan flows. how bout that????
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 459
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Fan on only when the car is moving?

gonna go out on a limb, that it is impossible for fan to start turning only because your wheels are moving.
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 459
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Fan on only when the car is moving?

The fan should be moving when idling in park if coolant temp is appropriate, it only makes sense. are you certain its not just wind causing the fan to spin? if its a matter if being in gear, then...
Forum: Cooling
05-18-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Cooling fans issue

Here is how my 1990 LB9 works, I would image your would/should work the same. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/788921-dual-fan-operation-observations.html
Forum: Cooling
05-18-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By LiquidBlue

Dual Fan Operation Observations - 1990 LB9

Just posting a little test/observation I made a while back in case it helps someone out concerning if their fans are operating correctly.

This is for a factory setup 1990 LB9 Dual Fans, automatic...
Forum: Car Audio
05-13-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 6.5" vs 6x9

Haven't tried it, but I don't see any advantage. A good 6x9 sounds just as good to me, and they will drop right in if you make sure they don't require too much of a mounting depth. I installed some...
Forum: Cooling
05-01-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: New AC Compressor Oil and the Mystery Screw

This may be helpful https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/762352-r22-r134-conversion-here.html#post6311001
Forum: Car Audio
05-01-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Original 4x6?

I've seen Japan around here. My1990 factories were from Singapore and say Delco Electronics. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/765462-aftermarket-drop-replacement-speakers.html#post6330536
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 643
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: A/c woes

exactly, I pull a vacuum, then go mow the lawn or something. still the same after I come back from lunch. until you can do that, you wont' be happy with your a/c system

As far as your belt goes,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-27-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: OEM 90RS Front Brake Calipers

If they are the high performance brake calipers I'll definitely take them off your hands. WHO DEY!
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 643
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: A/c woes

BTW - you should pull a vacuum before loading the refrigerant. then see if the vac holds for 30 minutes and hour, what ever. in your case, you would have lost vac immediately. the vac removes air...
Forum: Cooling
04-10-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Compressor hoses

Sounds like a good idea, your leak may be coming from somewhere completely different than what you suspect.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: CANISTER CONTROL VALVE

The 4th gen do this. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/779263-evap-charcoal-canister-purge.html
Forum: TBI
04-06-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 649
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: New girl in town

BTW - when you drop the fuel tank, get a boroscope and have a good look inside the tank for corrosion - you don't want any of that pumping thru the fuel lines
Forum: Body
04-06-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: GM fasteners/bolts catalogue or reference website?

If you want to restore it to factory perfection you need to reuse as many bolts off the car as possible. you can even go as far as to have them rephosphated if that is a word. the original factory...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-06-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Tpi vortec scoggin Dickey base

Its been a while since I studies these, does this work for a 305 TPI and is there a particular head that matches up to these? and would it make any significant power upgrade? I could be convinced...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-06-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Rare tpi monoblade Arizona speed Throttlebody

Had to "Tune" In just to see what a mono-blade is. Fun cool stuff! Looks like it is in perfect shape.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Not thrd gen, but incredibile history....

https://ateupwithmotor.com/terms-technology-definitions/supercar-muscle-car/

huh? must be before my time and I used to ride around in a 66 Goat and owned a 70 Barracuda "what we now think of as...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-21-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,119
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: For Sale: 1988 Firebird Formula in Utah

Awesome that it is a 5 speed TPI, that should bring your price past average. Your lower mileage should also bring in more $$, if it can be verified, which anyone who knows these cars can tell once...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 454
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

Its possible you didn't build enough pressure to invoke the problem, since it sounds like pressure was escaping via the radiator cap. I had a small coolant leak that I could not find until I...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Compressor hoses

Was going to suggest a rebuilder. That would keep you closer to the factory look if that is important. I wonder if they can even rebuild the foam things around the hoses - guessing that foam is for...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 376
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Cooling fan

I think it is designed to do that when something fails, but I forget what will fail to cause that. perhaps a sensor came unplugged. maybe something to do with a/c, but just turn a/c request off at...
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,996
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 1LE Brakes - some history

Great find, very detailed! Too bad the photos are not in color. I didn't realize (or maybe forgot) GM used the same master cylinder for 1LE option as they did for cars with rear drums. Has any one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 454
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

when I bleed coolant system, I just bring the car to temp with rad cap off and watch for it to cycle thru the coolant a few times. not saying that is your problem tho. sounds like to me you may...
Forum: Car Audio
03-17-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

That would be ideal, but I haven't found one that has the 0 portion big enough, and the leg of it long enough to clear the battery post. I would need to be about 1.5" long or so. I may just end up...
Forum: Car Audio
03-16-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x640/mfg_256_31426_6sph_1572c04f92d2b8c69395911c4b15d02f3bfcbdb2.jpg
something...
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

We have a non-believer among our midst. I win a car show every time I go to my garage!
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Thanks, I will look into that as an option. That big ugly post sticking out is not going to help me win any car shows. The non-factory radio is not going to help either, but something has to give!
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Interesting. I don't think I have that distribution block. Have to take a closer look. This is the sort of solution I'm looking for. I'm not interested in mangling my prized factory battery cable...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

how would you suggest connecting to a side post battery w/o messing with factory battery cables in any manner?
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Looks like there may be 12V available at the fuse farm

ico wiring sells the pigtails for both the BAT and IGN terminals.
BAT cavity 0951pt
IGN cavity 0952pt

Google "pico 0951" or "pico 0952"...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 487
Posted By LiquidBlue

Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Hi Guys,
Looking at installing aftermarket 45W head unit and one of those small powered subwoofers that will lay flat under a normal car seat - I'm our case, it will go in rear of car. Where is a...
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

I'm not finding any words in the AIG policy that state you can't buy your car back. Probably underwriter dependent.
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

I switched to them about a year ago because they would insure all of my cars, unlike Hagerty. Is it actually AIG who insures you? Grundy is just my agent, AIG ends up being the ins co?
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Wow - who is your ins co?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-07-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 910
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

There are a lot of different factory part number for springs. No idea what they all mean, but that could have something to do with it. As far as I know, WS6 was sway bars and springs, and maybe...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 910
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

I was looking at rt66er height before/after and wondering, does my stock height sit that high?? Well turns out from the photo I have, can't really tell !!

Oh and yes, yellow koni's, everything...
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