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Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: No-run after putting on a muffler…

Howdy all, to answer your questions the muffler is brand new. Still have the box for it. (It’s a Dynomax 17739 by the way) I visually inspected it, it isn’t clogged, and I pushed some air thru it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: No-run after putting on a muffler…

I just took the muffler off, it isn’t clogged or anything it just doesn’t flow well enough. The car starts right up with it off. The muffler I want to have on is a Dynomax super turbo, which flows...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: No-run after putting on a muffler…

The muffler was not welded on, and the car runs fine without it on, so spark and fuel pressure are a non-issue. As for the cats, I’m pretty sure they’re blown out as opposed to clogged…
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By wmccallum13

No-run after putting on a muffler…

Hi all, today I finally decided to the people of my neighborhood a favor by installing a new muffler. However, with the muffler on the damn car won’t start. 90% sure the cylinders are getting too...
Forum: Body
01-04-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: How long for door seals to set?

Geez based off of what y’all are saying maybe I should’ve just stuck with my crusty OEM seals
Forum: Body
01-03-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By wmccallum13

How long for door seals to set?

Hi all, I just recently installed some new door seals. They’re the Fairchild ones and I think I did a decent enough job putting them in, but what I am asking about is that I heard that most new seals...
Forum: Body
12-11-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Plugs for spoiler bolt holes?

Appreciate it guys! I’ll have to check those things out the next time I visit the hardware store.
Forum: Body
12-09-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By wmccallum13

Plugs for spoiler bolt holes?

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for hole plugs for where the spoiler used to mount (had to take it off because it was disintegrating). ...
Forum: Exhaust
09-20-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By wmccallum13

Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions

Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By wmccallum13

Muffler replacement - need help

Howdy all, today I am looking for advice regarding a new muffler. Mine is completely blown out currently, and I want something a little louder than stock sounding. I hear Dynomax’s Super Turbo...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Air cleaner assembly type for 1991 Formula?

She’s got her problems but I paid for a fixer upper. I’m just dumbfounded that I didn’t notice this crap immediately. I’m definitely new to third gens but I’d figure just by looking at pictures of...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Air cleaner assembly type for 1991 Formula?

After further inspection, you’re absolutely right. The prior owner for whatever reason moved the battery over to the passenger side. The wire connected to the positive terminal leads right over to...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Air cleaner assembly type for 1991 Formula?

That’s weird. On the driver’s side there is a circular platform which looks like the filter box would be mounted to, which isn’t present on the passenger side. There isn’t a proper battery tray on...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By wmccallum13

Air cleaner assembly type for 1991 Formula?

So today I’ve got a question about what type of air cleaner assembly to install on my Formula bird. As you can see by the photo, it’s missing the entire thing, it’s just an air filter. ...
Forum: Interior
07-12-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Trunk pull-down problems

So after taking apart the striker switch and verifying that it is working, my hatch pull down still doesn’t work! At this point I’m really second guessing myself and really have no idea anymore as to...
Forum: Interior
07-09-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Trunk pull-down problems

Yeah finding a working latch switch is a real pain, I’ve looked online and most of what I am seeing is the reversing switch.
Forum: Interior
07-06-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By wmccallum13

Trunk pull-down problems

I have recently been working on my 91 Formula trunk pull down mechanism. At first all I knew was that the trunk latch doesn’t get sucked down by the pull down mechanism. After a little bit of...
Forum: TPI
06-09-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: LB9 running a little funny

Car hasn’t been sitting all too long. Recently changed out the distributor cap and rotor, as well as plugs and wires, but that isn’t the cause of my problem. I think something’s going bad in one...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: LB9 running a little funny

Plugs and wires are new. Injectors and coolant temp sensor have definitely been in there for a while, so it probably wouldn’t hurt for me to check them.
Forum: TPI
06-07-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By wmccallum13

LB9 running a little funny

Gents today I wanted to ask a question about the LB9 in my Formula. It’ll start right up cold, but the car idles a little funny until it gets warm (+/-200ish rpm from normal). If you put it in gear...
Forum: History / Originality
03-23-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: 1991 Pontiac Firebird “Formula”

It turns out the car is a Formula. Looked up the RPOs and they confirmed that the car is a Formula.
Forum: History / Originality
03-22-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By wmccallum13

1991 Pontiac Firebird “Formula”

I’m looking at 1991 Pontiac Firebird that is allegedly a Formula. I say allegedly because the vin number that would denote it as a Formula actually says it’s a Firebird. However the vin also says...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
11-30-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By wmccallum13

Re: Is $5500 a good price for an 86 IROC?

I appreciate the advice. If I do end up buying maybe I'll post pictures.
Forum: Camaros Wanted
11-29-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By wmccallum13

Is $5500 a good price for an 86 IROC?

I'm in the market for a third gen and I'm torn between an 86 IROC and an 88 base Firebird. The IROC has the L69 305 and 5 speed and seems mechanically sound, but it has many small issues (cracked...
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