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Forum: TPI
09-30-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,877
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 89 Firebird PDF Service Manual

PERFECT! Thanks! Gotta trace down a short and this will make life easier.
Forum: TPI
09-30-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,877
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 89 Firebird PDF Service Manual

is there a place where one could download that? i've got some issues on the car and I'm going to need to find good wiring diagrams.
Forum: TPI
09-30-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,069
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Not sure if its been asked but, whats the WORST. L98: heads OR cam

Silly question, probably, but would slapping 1.6 ratio rockers on a stock cam/head L98 be worth doing if the rockers are super cheap/free and was already doing valve cover gaskets?
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-30-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,380
Posted By VTSummit

Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance

I just emailed him for putting together a plan for my 88 GTA 5.7
Needs new injectors and EGR delete redone properly- so looking to pick the right injectors and get a tune to match. Car is stock...
Forum: Car Audio
09-30-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By VTSummit

Re: custom bezels

I was planning a vintage Alpine cassette and 1/2 DIN eq... but I think that plate with GTA emblem in red would be sweet... decisions, decisions. Would have to skip the EQ, which is no big deal.
Forum: Car Audio
09-30-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTSummit

Re: range rover p38 highline system popping sound

I've had a couple P38's and worked on many- they are nice vehicles, but labor intensive... you really have to love one to keep it as it ages.
Look out for those cup holders over the stereo- many...
Forum: History / Originality
07-06-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,769
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Flipping a thirdgen. Is it a viable option or a fools errand?

Nice looking machine. One of my better flips was buying an overheated P38 with 60K on it and MINT for under a grand and fixed for $600 in parts and a LOT of my labor for $7200. Picked up an 02...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-06-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,024
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Really pissed off... should I be?

Nice looking car... I think I'm going to copy it, too. Except it's stock... so is it a copy?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,891
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 18" crosslace

$1400-$1600 is not bad if they aren't gravity cast Chinese stuff. Unfortunately, most "custom" runs of wheels these days seem to just be $100 wheels being sold for way too much.
Forum: Exhaust
07-02-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Hollowed out Cat?

I had to replace a test pipe with a cat when I bought a GTA from a state without inspections. KILLED the sound- I have a flowmaster 3" from manifolds back.
I'm so tempted to accidentally blow the...
Forum: Car Audio
07-02-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,802
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 1986 IROC Old School install

Awesome setup! I'm doing a very similar thing with my 88 GTA. I have an Alpine cassette player and Alpine eq- different model from yours. Just need to find an amp and get it done.
Something about...
Forum: History / Originality
07-02-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,648
Posted By VTSummit

Re: FBI CAMARO RS B4C

If I remember correctly, FLETC in Georgia had Camaros as well for their driver training. By the time I went through the training in Virginia, those had been retired.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-02-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By VTSummit

Re: I need help beating my brother

I'd suggest a sock full of pennies.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-02-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,024
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Really pissed off... should I be?

you don't really own the copyright to blue IROCs... :)
I'd be more pissed he was a disrespectful little a-hole than painting his car the same color, unless of course you were giving him enough...
Forum: Convertibles
06-27-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,820
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 1992 Firebird convertible value in 10-20-30 years and how rare are they?

Holy 6 year old thread revival, Batman...

But a common mistake is thinking that rare equals valuable. It often doesn't. Just because a worn out car has a V8 doesn't mean it's more valuable than a...
Forum: Cooling
06-26-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,820
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Frostbite radiators

I'm not sure if they make one for your car, but I have a Wizard in one of my cars and they were awesome to deal with and great quality.
Forum: V6
06-26-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,766
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Planned Tear-Down and Rebuild on 2.8L LC1

Nice looking setup- if you want a hot cam, I have one I don't want and would let go for cheap.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-26-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,242
Posted By VTSummit

Re: "Garage Find" 1987 Formula Firebird

Cars that sit for a long time can often be a pain in the butt for awhile. I've done the same thing many times- because I' too stubborn to learn my lesson.
Nice car- great deal- you'll get there,...
Forum: History / Originality
06-26-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,769
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Flipping a thirdgen. Is it a viable option or a fools errand?

I've flipped dozens of cars over the years. I started with a $2000 old land rover and did multiple 'fix and flips' until I ended up with a 2 year old Range Rover from that $2K investment three years...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-20-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,077
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Looking for a Trans Am

I'm up in VT and have a very very clean 98K mile 88 GTA with 5.7
Needs a new spoiler, otherwise just get in and drive it. The A/C was removed for the intent of putting in that new R34 kit but never...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-20-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,409
Posted By VTSummit

Re: JEGS Disabled Veteran Discount

Wow- that's cool. I kind of feel bad asking, but as a service connected disabled vet- it's hard living on 1/6th the income you're used to. V.A. pension isn't much... believe me, I have to plan out...
Forum: History / Originality
06-20-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,709
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Do car values follow a bell curve?

Cars haven't been around long enough to really figure out what happens, I think. In the big scheme of things, we're only talking about 100 years. I just saw a running driving Model T for $12K... to...
Forum: Body
06-19-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Need My Car Painted

it wouldn't hurt to call them and ask. if there's not much prep involved because the car is straight, it might not be that bad.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,043
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Seafoam?

I've used it so many times on so many cars of my own and for customers- never had a cat go bad on any of them. The only time I ever saw cats get nuked was when the BG guy used my Audi A6 as a demo of...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-12-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,055
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Silver Bezel Gauge Rings

I'd be down for a set of those trim rings as well.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-06-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,925
Posted By VTSummit

Re: BUYER BEWARE- Watch out for Magnaflow cats!

I installed it and it's lasted 4 days and two 20 minute drives! Woohooooo!
Sending in the warranty card tomorrow and keeping the test pipe in case I need to swap it back.
I'm disappointed with...
Forum: Body
06-06-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,930
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Need a new power antenna..Suggestions?

Ah- I was afraid there was some special voodoo that made a replacement difficult. I'm honestly fine with a non-retracting one and I'll just remove the mask when it goes under the cover. I've got...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,043
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Seafoam?

It was a pre-North American release 94 Land Rover Defender 90 that was one of the original 10 they used to submit for approval for sale in the USA. It was test fitted with dual fuel tanks, which were...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-06-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,115
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 1988 trans am GTA heavily modded/project car

Unreal- That's just too far for me to drive to come down there for it- I've done that drive many times. Killin me.
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,355
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Glasspack in place of catalytic converter?

I have a flowmaster exhaust from the manifolds back. Originally had a test pip in place of the cat- so 3" w/mandrel bends the whole way back. Sounded mean, lots of burble on decel and sounded really...
Forum: Body
06-06-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 73,243
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Firebird vs. Camaro which do you prefer?

It's an 88, bright red, grey cloth (perfect interior- flawless), with a 5.7. 100% stock except flowmaster from the manifolds back and a period correct Alpine head unit, EQ, amp and vintage enormous...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,043
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Seafoam?

I've used seafoam for years- it's never "not" helped on older engines. I once bought a very rare vehicle and got a phenomenal deal on it because it had a collapsed lifter and would start, but ran on...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,526
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Worth it for 4k? 89 TTA 104k runs and drives

A friend of Steve Jobs... wow... that's really reaching. Lots of people know someone famous. I've had multiple celebs in my cars, I should start making a list for when I sell them.
Forum: Body
06-06-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Need My Car Painted

If you want it perfect, these guys can do it- but prepare yourself to write a fat check. Quality costs. They painted my XKE many years ago.
http://whitepost.com/
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Researching possible test vehicle

I've had many cars of that age range not come up in Global. My 2015 Camaro was misidentified in Global as undelivered a year after I bought it- it must be special and worth millions.
Forum: Body
05-29-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 73,243
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Firebird vs. Camaro which do you prefer?

i was looking for an IROC to park next to my 2015 1LE track/autocross car, or even better-a Monte Carlo SS in white...but found a GTA rust free and a reasonable price... so i went with it. In...
Forum: Body
05-29-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,930
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Need a new power antenna..Suggestions?

is there really a reason to go to such extremes to save the original when there are universal ones for cheap?
Forum: Body
05-29-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Quick question about bondo

you're not supposed to sculpt a car out of it. i've seen some really creative sculpture... saw a car recently that had at least 10 pounds of bondo on it.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-23-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,932
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 82 Trans AM, 16,000 MILES

True- the right venue would probably get good money for it. People that go to the collector auctions get all gooey over low mile cars, whether they are truly collectible or not.
Forum: Exhaust
05-23-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 89 GTA Header compatibility with Flowmaster system/y-pipe

Only part way- managed to put some money away, but mostly because I was in a helicopter crash in the military and am permanently disabled.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-23-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,452
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Optima Batterys..

Jim- I never fitted red tops in my vehicles. The vehicle that had the massive failure had two blue tops on a TJM IBS separator and was not in use when it caught fire.
If customers outfitted their...
Forum: Car Audio
05-21-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,864
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Discussion: Texture improvement on 3D printed double DIN radio bezel (Firebird)

Looks great! a little gloss clear and it would be impossible to tell which is which without comparing the opening.

If I hadn't decided to go with vintage equipment to keep my car period correct,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2017, 01:24 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,452
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Optima Batterys..

It was my understanding that any of the "platinum" die hards were made by odyssey- it was obvious when looking at them as well. It's been years since I looked at them, so it is possible that things...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-21-2017, 01:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,932
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 82 Trans AM, 16,000 MILES

Holy cow... never would have thought one with so few miles could be had so cheap. I should have shopped around more before buying a 90K mile GTA.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2017, 01:20 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 65,841
Posted By VTSummit

Re: ANNOUNCING GTA 17x9 MESH WHEEL SETS!!!!

Cool! Thanks for the info. I'm getting more and more convinced I should get these, but the car really needs a few other things first. We'll have to see how the summer plays out.
Forum: Exhaust
05-21-2017, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 89 GTA Header compatibility with Flowmaster system/y-pipe

OK, cool- so if changing manifolds to headers, the y-pipes should end up lining up with the rest of my system if I'm understanding this. I have the stock high flow manifolds going right into the...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-20-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 807
Posted By VTSummit

88 GTA Trans Am trade for Monte Carlo SS

I have a 98K mile, rust free red GTA. It's completely stock except for a complete new Flowmaster stainless exhaust from manifolds back, including cat. Aftermarket stereo installed by previous owner...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-20-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,800
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Thinning the collection - few Firebirds for sale.

I'm tempted to let my XKE go and do a LeMans/Blackhawk combo deal... but if I let my last British car go, I'm afraid I won't have enough things breaking around the garage to keep me in a complete...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-20-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,932
Posted By VTSummit

Re: 82 Trans AM, 16,000 MILES

I think the ask on that is MORE than fair for such a time machine. Crazy low miles- it's just going to gain value. I think the 3rd gen cars with low miles are going to see a major uptake in prices...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-20-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 995
Posted By VTSummit

Re: Roll Cage

Custom cages are usually the way to go- plus you can adjust fitment and options, as well as make sure it meets the criteria of whatever style racing and the organization under which you need to pass...
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