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Forum: DIY PROM
04-06-2003, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By 89GTA5spd

no one here can help?

no one here can help?
Forum: DIY PROM
04-06-2003, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By 89GTA5spd

quick help 92 TPI and VATS

Hi, my buddy is putting a 92 TPI setup in his RS.. he is going from a auto to a 5speed and needs the VATS removed too. I have all the chip burning equipment and found a 92 5 speed 305 file for him...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-10-2001, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 321
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Winbin ECU for '93 ? Does it exist?

I have a '93 T/A w/ aftermarket heads/cam and a single turbo. I wanted to re-program my chip like I did on my old GTA (w/Winbin & Moates software). This time I was just going to use freescan and I...
Forum: Power Adders
07-08-2001, 04:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,673
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I used B&M for the very short time I had the...

I used B&M for the very short time I had the paxton, it didn't smell as bad as the ford atf when I used it. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif
Forum: Power Adders
07-08-2001, 04:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By 89GTA5spd

They only made the paxton Sn series for early...

They only made the paxton Sn series for early (non-serpentine) tpi cars. Every other company that makes TPI superchargers (vortech and ati basically) only makes 88-92. Some people just spend the...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-28-2001, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I built the much simpler two transistor cable for...

I built the much simpler two transistor cable for mine. It only costs about $10 to build (if you spend $8 on the donor cable, but you can probably find one lying around). It takes only a few minutes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2001, 01:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Well, I decided on neither. I am buying a 5.0...

Well, I decided on neither. I am buying a 5.0 mustang 5speed and putting a vortech on it. I am going to convert to 5-lug upgraded SN-95 brakes and the newer 17" wheels and re-do the suspension...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-25-2001, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By 89GTA5spd

yeah, no connector required. A resistor can just...

yeah, no connector required. A resistor can just be bent and stuck in the A & B terminals, for the "M" terminal just use something stiff enough to stay connected, a solid core wire will probably work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2001, 03:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,258
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Sorry if I upset a lot of people on this site by...

Sorry if I upset a lot of people on this site by saying this, but I would buy the early LT1. The suspension is smoother, the tranny is way better, the intake is awesome, the motor is stronger, the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2001, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I'd say it would take a lot more than that since...

I'd say it would take a lot more than that since a stock GTA runs anywhere from mid 14's to mid 15's in decent running shape.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2001, 02:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Need to choose between two heavily modded race/weekend only 3rd gens..

Ok. I decided to keep my '89 GTA as a daily driver and go buy a weekend/drag race car so I don't end up w/o a car to take me to school/work.

I found two cars and am about to buy one, I just can't...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2001, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By 89GTA5spd

The two transistor one that there is a link to...

The two transistor one that there is a link to above works fine on my 89. Just remember a 10K resistor between port A & B and to get 12V and ground from the car. The data pin is 'M' in our cars.. so...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2001, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 461
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I think in general the fuel injected fox body...

I think in general the fuel injected fox body mustangs respond better to modifacations than the tuned port cars do. At the track I have seen 5.0's run high 15's more than a few times.. so they aren't...
Forum: Power Adders
06-22-2001, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,640
Posted By 89GTA5spd

When I had my SN, I would either turn it over and...

When I had my SN, I would either turn it over and drain it (but turn it over several times and at different angles to get more fluid) or as some one on this board pointed out, you can change the...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-18-2001, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I have a similar problem, my '89 GTA seems to run...

I have a similar problem, my '89 GTA seems to run fine, but when I put a paxton on it, it ran only a little bit faster. I figured it was a fuel problem (which was _a_ problem), so I bought an inline...
Forum: Body
06-03-2001, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By 89GTA5spd

The older gfx will fit fine on 90-92 cars but the...

The older gfx will fit fine on 90-92 cars but the newer ones don't perfectly fit the older cars because the factory holes where the original gfx mount are too high and will show... you have to fill...
Forum: Body
06-03-2001, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I think I have one of those peices in white in my...

I think I have one of those peices in white in my garage. I think it's the passenger part but not positive.
Forum: Body
06-03-2001, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By 89GTA5spd

That particular peice is really hard to find. You...

That particular peice is really hard to find. You pretty much have to order them new. They are around $100-120. I think you can get them from year one.
Forum: Power Adders
05-28-2001, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 433
Posted By 89GTA5spd

N2O.

N2O.
Forum: Power Adders
05-28-2001, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 358
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I've seen LT1 intakes done this way as well as...

I've seen LT1 intakes done this way as well as TPI ones. I know there is a places that will do LT1 intakes, but don't know about other fuel injection ones.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-25-2001, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Sorry. I'll post my sig. I am planning on putting...

Sorry. I'll post my sig. I am planning on putting on a S/C and new injectors very soon too, that is why I am interested in chip burning. I am going to pull my chip/cradle and take a look at it. I'll...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-25-2001, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By 89GTA5spd

What year aftermarket chips can I steal an adaptor from?

I am going to start eprom burning for my car soon. I am going to order/make the cable first (I have a laptop already). Also, at work I saw a bunch of re-writable eproms, and my boss said I could use...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2001, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By 89GTA5spd

clunking noise from rear when coming off the freeway?

When I come off the freeway after driving for a while (5-10 miles) sometimes I hear a clunk that sounds like it's coming from my differential. 95% of the time i drive on surface streets so it doesn't...
Forum: Power Adders
05-24-2001, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 656
Posted By 89GTA5spd

The instructions wouldn't help much, they kinda...

The instructions wouldn't help much, they kinda just say "mount the switch so it clicks on at full throttle". I mounted mine in the first hole on the bracket and placed it on with the bottom driver...
Forum: Electronics
05-23-2001, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By 89GTA5spd

It is a snap to hook up autometer guages to...

It is a snap to hook up autometer guages to thirdgens (at least it was in mine). The fuse box under the steering wheel has power outlets labeled ignition and guages, battery, and maybe a few others....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Well, I replaced the alternator. I noticed that...

Well, I replaced the alternator. I noticed that the ground cable terminal was maybe 1/8" away from touching the alternator body. I moved the ground strap to a different spot after cleaning it and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By 89GTA5spd

In the power adder board someone posted something...

In the power adder board someone posted something about a wiring harness being available so you can use a ford MAF on TPI. If my MAF ever goes that is what I am doing. The ford ones can be picked up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I think that's what happened, when I was removing...

I think that's what happened, when I was removing the battery lead the alternator + cable was swinging around. The whole fiasco makes more sense with that cable on the alternator being positive.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Thanks Stuart.. your right, my nomenclature was...

Thanks Stuart.. your right, my nomenclature was incorrect.

I was thinking about it after I posted and it seemed redundant to have a ground on the alternator. I assumed it was a ground because of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,225
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Any "fast" car needs work down the road. Mustangs...

Any "fast" car needs work down the road. Mustangs need a lot of work too. Even imports like 300zx, supra, rx-7, eclipse turbo, 3000gt, etc.. From what it sounds like you got a really good thirdgen....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I just pulled the alternator off. The negative...

I just pulled the alternator off. The negative cable attatching to it looked like it had a lot of heat going through it. The post is completely seperated from the alternator. The funny thing is that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

On the alternator there are two connections. ...

On the alternator there are two connections.

1. A two wire weatherpack connector that snaps in

2. A somewhat thick (perhaps 10guage) black cable that goes from a post on the alternator to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2001, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,548
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Help! Negative terminal on alternator melted off!

I was driving today and when I was on the freeway I noticed that the check engine light started to flicker on and i started to intermittently lose power. I noticed my voltmeter was only showing about...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2001, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,550
Posted By 89GTA5spd

When I dropped 2" with intrax I had the...

When I dropped 2" with intrax I had the suspension place put in a camber kit. It cost me $30.. but I don't know where they got it from or how they did it. sorry.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2001, 03:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I believe the fronts are the same offset (4th gen...

I believe the fronts are the same offset (4th gen and C5), but the rear are different on the C5 and thus require spacers to fit on fourth gens. You can find out pretty easily on camaroz28.com or...
Forum: Power Adders
05-14-2001, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By 89GTA5spd

On the paxton i'm selling there is a bracket that...

On the paxton i'm selling there is a bracket that goes over that pulley that probably stops what you are talking about.

it looks like this:


<--3"---->

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2001, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By 89GTA5spd

That's what the 700R4 from the parts car is for. ...

That's what the 700R4 from the parts car is for. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2001, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By 89GTA5spd

hopefully picking up another 89 GTA for the 350...

I saw an 89 GTA w/ T-tops, for pretty cheap that has a 350/auto w/120K and was going to pick it up and put the 350 in my car eventually (an 1989 GTA 305/5spd) The gta I'm picking up is supposedly ...
Forum: Power Adders
05-07-2001, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By 89GTA5spd

The #5151 is a good kit. Most people running...

The #5151 is a good kit. Most people running nitrous on a TPI are running it. NX is supposed to have better solenoids (bigger), and they probably have better stainless lines (but maybe not), but...
Forum: Power Adders
05-02-2001, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,511
Posted By 89GTA5spd

That paxton SN-93 will only put out ~6 lbs of...

That paxton SN-93 will only put out ~6 lbs of boost unless it has had an impeller upgrade, then around 10.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2001, 01:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Getting the rev limiter is really important to...

Getting the rev limiter is really important to me. I am running N20 and a blower.. so running at too high rpm's could be catastrophic. To high rpm and the paxton blows up, to high rpm w/ n20 and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2001, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By 89GTA5spd

MSD 6AL - Where to get cheapest? & BTM Questions

I need an MSD 6AL quick because I need something to stop detonation w/ my paxton and the Vortech MSD BTM I picked up only works w/ MSD 6, 7, 8 series. I am gettting really anxious to drive with it...
Forum: Power Adders
05-01-2001, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Willie: I have some questions, sorry if it's...

Willie:

I have some questions, sorry if it's long, but I just don't want to do this twice.

Paxton says to plug the breather line going to the throttle body, and install a new breather where the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-30-2001, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By 89GTA5spd

I agree.. those numbers are really low. My friend...

I agree.. those numbers are really low. My friend with an aftermarket X-pipe, K&N, pulleys, Edlebrock Mufflers, & no spare was running mid-15's on his 96 gt auto when we went to the track w/ ~2.2-2.3...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2001, 01:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Back when carparts.com first came out and had...

Back when carparts.com first came out and had their 30% off, i got KYB GR2's front and back for a little over $70. The back ones suck though. They are tiny, about half the size of stock. Maybe if I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2001, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By 89GTA5spd

It looks maybe like the connector mounts between...

It looks maybe like the connector mounts between the cats and the frame..? I don't have any instructions. I'll call IRS on monday morning... I am sure even some single cat guys can tell me if the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-28-2001, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By 89GTA5spd

IRS terminator SFC's and dual cats.. arrg!

I ordered some IRS terminator bolt on SFC's for my car, and they were delivered a couple of weeks ago. When I get them, i don't get any bolts or instructions, just the bars. I tried to mock them up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2001, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 475
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Look in the classifieds too. You can find...

Look in the classifieds too. You can find runnning 350's for $100-$250, and they are usually pulled for you.
Forum: Power Adders
04-27-2001, 11:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By 89GTA5spd

Push in filter breather ok with paxton?

I just put my paxton SN-92 on, but I havn't done any of the breather modifacations. I was wondering if I could use a pair of the push in breathers that use a filter (like the K&N ones) instead of...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-27-2001, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 419
Posted By 89GTA5spd

who cares? ...

who cares? https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif
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