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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
11-19-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,363
Posted By JLP

Re: 1982 Trans Am - Twin turbo, stealth ram 350, T56

sent a pm, really interested
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,646
Posted By JLP

Car pushed backwards while in drive(accident)

Just wondering, would my car have any extra damage other then the exterior if another vehicle pushed mine from the front and moved it backwards while in drive???
Like the torque converter or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By JLP

Re: Upgrading stock susp. Enough parts?

Which ones should I order right now?? I was also thinking about a front end rebuild kit. Which bushings should I really get replaced?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-08-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By JLP

Upgrading stock susp. Enough parts?

I have a stock suspension on my 83 trans am and I want to "start" upgrading it...is this ok for now? Is there anything Im missing or anything here that I dont really need?

Camaro/Firebird 82-2002...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,374
Posted By JLP

it should be making a full connection, because...

it should be making a full connection, because the wire isnt actually welded its the two nuts...the only reason why the jb weld is on there is to cram the nuts together because there isnt enough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,374
Posted By JLP

ahh ok, well I went ahead and tried my...

ahh ok, well I went ahead and tried my method....I just cramed the wire in between two nuts...on the bottom nut there wasnt enough thread on the bolt/stud or whatever you want to call it so I used...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,374
Posted By JLP

Alternator bolt broke off!

Hey, the bolt on the back of my alternator broke off completely....I cant get it out, would it be possible to use jb weld and put the wire on like that for a temp fix???:(
Or is there something else...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By JLP

Ok, I finally figure it out. When I removed...

Ok, I finally figure it out.

When I removed the heater box, for some reason I had the ground wire in the "connection box" and it was aligned with a live wire... I unplugged that and everything was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2004, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By JLP

Ill get someone to take a look at it, but in the...

Ill get someone to take a look at it, but in the mean time, what should I keep an eye out for? Which wires etc...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By JLP

Major problem, cant start car!

Ok, few days ago I posted that I couldnt get my car started so I tested the battery...it was completely DEAD.

So I went out and bought a new one, when I tried to install it, sparks started flying...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2004, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By JLP

k cool, I just hooked it up but still no go... ...

k cool, I just hooked it up but still no go...
Im not totally worried I know its just something I did.

I should have said this earlier, but I also removed the heater box and never hooked up any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By JLP

Car Wont Start, mystery cable...

Ok I recently took out the alternator and now the car wont start...
For some reason I have a cable that I dont know where it goes. Its attached to the positive batter terminal and its much smaller...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2004, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By JLP

isnt it the ground for the heater box?

isnt it the ground for the heater box?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2004, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By JLP

How do you remove heater box?

Im going to swap my ac box with a non ac heater box, are all the bolts on the engine side of the firewall? Or do I have to remove the dash or anything? I want a quick and painless swap
Forum: History / Originality
07-18-2004, 01:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By JLP

what rims are those, I have the exact same ones...

what rims are those, I have the exact same ones but have no idea what they are
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-24-2004, 02:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,090
Posted By JLP

why is only one side like that, it seems very...

why is only one side like that, it seems very messed up because its not symmetrical. Im not saying that everything has to be symmetrical, but when its very, very obvious like that it doesnt look good...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2004, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By JLP

just so you know, your suppose to let the paint...

just so you know, your suppose to let the paint cure in an oven cause then yeah, the paint will start to peel and crack.
I painted my headers with a similar paint and they are still decent
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By JLP

Well I dunno, its possible his girlfriend/wife or...

Well I dunno, its possible his girlfriend/wife or something told him to sell it.... so hes forced to put up "ads" to make it looks like hes doing somethin.

Hell, if it were me Id gladly put up the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2004, 03:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By JLP

umm... Has it occured to you guys that MAYBE,...

umm...
Has it occured to you guys that MAYBE, just maybe....He doesnt want to sell it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 629
Posted By JLP

ok, this is what I got.... I counted 41 teeth...

ok, this is what I got....
I counted 41 teeth on the big gear(ring gear???) and 11 teeth on the small gear(pinion?)

I divided and got 3:7272727272, so I believe its a 3:73 gear ratio.

Thats so...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2004, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 629
Posted By JLP

ok, so I guess I have an open carrier. Here is...

ok, so I guess I have an open carrier.
Here is the pic I only see a few gears.

Oh yah, how do I find out the ratio? There is nothing stamped anywhere that signifies my gear ratio. I want to use...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 629
Posted By JLP

can you rotate the gears when there is no...

can you rotate the gears when there is no lubrication in it tho?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 629
Posted By JLP

Help a newb out (gear/posi question)

Ok Im sorry for asking this but to be quite honest this is my first time pulling a differential cover off and looking at a rear end.

Im going to change the fluid but I had a few questions...
Do I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,506
Posted By JLP

ok cool thanks bro. Also, is it possible that...

ok cool thanks bro.
Also, is it possible that someone ordered smaller gears rather then just getting the standard 3:73's with their LG4 and 5 speed? I think Im just going to pull the cover off the...
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,506
Posted By JLP

82RECAROTA, before you said my rear would be...

82RECAROTA, before you said my rear would be 3:23, but this post says that its a 3:73? I have the 4bbl Lg4 with the T5.
Forum: Body
05-26-2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,263
Posted By JLP

Some people might not agree, I think it looks...

Some people might not agree, I think it looks really really good!
I cant wait until you paint it
Forum: History / Originality
05-25-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,506
Posted By JLP

So....if your car came with WS6 and a 5 speed its...

So....if your car came with WS6 and a 5 speed its a good chance it came with 3:73's?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2004, 12:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,823
Posted By JLP

wait! Doesnt the car have to be under...

wait!
Doesnt the car have to be under suspension,?
Wouldnt the best time to connect the subframes be when all the tires are on and the springs are compressed?

I wouldnt weld them on right now to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By JLP

Is there a rim with a 10 spoke design that fits...

Is there a rim with a 10 spoke design that fits thirdgens? Preferably in black?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By JLP

Can you get z06 rims in black?

Can you get z06 rims for a thirdgen in black?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2004, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By JLP

Open Element Question

Would a 14x3 k&n open element clear a powerbulge hood on my car?
Forum: Canadian Region
05-09-2004, 11:54 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,490
Posted By JLP

I was in Stoon on the weekend, whos car is...

I was in Stoon on the weekend, whos car is this??? It was soo nice, parked out by the LB on 8th street
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-06-2004, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By JLP

I hate those rims, i see them on sunbirds

I hate those rims, i see them on sunbirds
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2004, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By JLP

Hey thanks for the link on alternator polishing...

Hey thanks for the link on alternator polishing Im going to get to work on it soon Ill post some pics when its finished
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2004, 12:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By JLP

well on my rims I have the aluminum and then...

well on my rims I have the aluminum and then black paint...I just sprayed like a mad man and let it sit for 15 mins. The black paint didnt come off just the clearcoat
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2004, 12:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By JLP

polishing alternator worth it?

I cleaned up my alternator and it looks very very dull and blemished...I have a feeling polishing(esp the prep) on this piece will take forever
Has anyone polished one up? Any pics?
Mine sticks out...
Forum: Body
04-30-2004, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,173
Posted By JLP

I seriously love yellow and black birds. Have...

I seriously love yellow and black birds.
Have you thought about painting the spoiler black?

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 596
Posted By JLP

yeah for sure man, I did mine by hand it it looks...

yeah for sure man, I did mine by hand it it looks awesome
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By JLP

ok Im removing the stuff, its coming off so...

ok Im removing the stuff, its coming off so eaaaaaaasssssy!
I recommend it!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By JLP

well I just got back from Canadian Tire and I...

well I just got back from Canadian Tire and I bought this stuff called "U-Fix-it" for automotive paint stripper for metal, aluminum, and glass surfaces.

ANyways I just sprayed a heavy coat on my...
Forum: Exhaust
04-28-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,237
Posted By JLP

so.... do we send the money when all the spots...

so....
do we send the money when all the spots have filled?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By JLP

argh, I just called all the hardware stores in...

argh, I just called all the hardware stores in town none of them have it! :confused: :confused:

Maybe their just idiots and dont know they have it in stock...
If I cant get aircraft stripper for...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 596
Posted By JLP

well you could probaly do it for under 20 bucks,...

well you could probaly do it for under 20 bucks, all you need is a terry cloth, some mother mag an aluminum polish, and some sand paper
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By JLP

Where do you buy aircraft stripper?

I called Canadian Tire and they just have clear coat remover, the guy on the phone said it "should" work on aluminum but I dont know if I trust him....
Will that stuff work? If not where can I get ...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-26-2004, 12:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By JLP

your pans can be in THAT bad of shape and you can...

your pans can be in THAT bad of shape and you can just paint over it?? You dont have to sand off all that rust off first??? Cause mine arent nearly that bad and I was thinking about sanding all the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2004, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By JLP

Nice, how rare is the WS6 Special handling...

Nice, how rare is the WS6 Special handling package?
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By JLP

What type of rear end do I have?

Hey, I just found out my 83 TA has rear disc brakes.
Do I have 3:42's and a posi??? Also, what are the requisites for being WS6? Do you need rdb's for WS6?

BTW, my cars a LG4 with a 5 speed if...
Forum: Body
04-16-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By JLP

edlebrock makes them order the TBI ones they fit...

edlebrock makes them order the TBI ones they fit carb
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2004, 03:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By JLP

false!!!!! BTW if you have a Y pipe you dont...

false!!!!!
BTW if you have a Y pipe you dont have duel exhaust
Forum: Body
04-15-2004, 12:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 718
Posted By JLP

Chicks love rear disc brakes

Chicks love rear disc brakes
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