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Forum: TPI
07-21-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By bonz

Re: TB coolant bypass numbers

I ended up not using the bends I thought I was going to but it worked out. Definitely looks better than how I did my last TA.
Forum: TPI
07-21-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By bonz

Re: TB coolant bypass numbers

PN - GAT 18569. Got it at O'Reilly's. Not a perfect fit, had to cut it down but looks alright.
Forum: TPI
07-16-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By bonz

TB coolant bypass numbers

Put on a new air intake so figured since that was out of the way I would do a tb bypass. Haven't seen any actual numbers on this so figured I would see if it made a difference. After a few roughly...
Forum: TPI
07-14-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 228
Posted By bonz

Maf wires wont reach with new air intake.

So put on a new air intake on my 87 TA. Well it moved the maf over a good 6 inches now the connector wont reach. I think I found the right extension on Ebay but was wondering if anyone has need...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-12-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By bonz

Re: 89 GTA or close

bought a TA yesterday but thanks for reaching out.
Forum: Interior
06-11-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By bonz

What the heck Pontiac?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x971/20220611_155330_eb71ee24b822ff3b9ff705be945d0ec6022f74fa.jpg
Got my 87 TA home today, never seen the ashtray compartment with this...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-08-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By bonz

Re: 89 GTA or close

looking at a 87 TA Saturday with less than 18k miles. Hopefully it doesn't sell before I get there.
Forum: TPI
06-05-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By bonz

Re: Should I jump on this deal?

Not to worried about a little puff. Bought a 89 gta 15 years ago with 20k. Valve guide seals were so bad it was fouling out 2 plugs. But it smoked a fare bit om startup. Explains why the dealer...
Forum: TPI
06-03-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By bonz

Re: Should I jump on this deal?

the 305 would eventually come out so definitely not a deal breaker. For the asking prices I've seen on ebay and anywhere else I don't think I can pass up this or the one from PA for a bit more. Been...
Forum: TPI
06-03-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By bonz

Re: Should I jump on this deal?

Now dealing with a guy from PA and can't decide between the two. The one from PA is a 89 with a 350, 70k miles but has some nice mods. Thousand bucks more
Forum: TPI
06-03-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By bonz

Re: Should I jump on this deal?

interior looks great. Haven't personally looked at it yet but should be clean.
Forum: TPI
06-03-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By bonz

Should I jump on this deal?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1200x675/00a0a_duzujnyocasz_0ci0lm_1200x900_ddde1375d6bcf1fc4334cf15fa9bf2207a69403d.jpg
87 TA 305 tpi. 17k miles. Smokes a bit on startup...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-01-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By bonz

Re: 89 GTA or close

I'm not against a hard top either just wouldn't pay as much. If you're interested in selling send me some pics and what you might sell it for.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-01-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By bonz

Re: 89 GTA or close

89 is the only year that had a 350 and t-tops. However since the plans would be for a better motor not coming with a 350 isn't a deal breaker. Would like to keep it TPI but for perfomance reasons...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-01-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By bonz

89 GTA or close

Really want a 89 GTA with a 350 but any 87-89 TA would interest me. Don't really have a minimum or max so let me know what ya have.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 37,483
Posted By bonz

Re: Rearend Width?

Thanks found it
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-05-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 37,483
Posted By bonz

Rearend Width?

Does anyone know what the width of a rearend in a 3rd gen f-body from hub to hub.

Thanks
Forum: TPI
06-26-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 769
Posted By bonz

Re: 350 tpi I'm thinking about. HELP

A 350 tpi wasnt put into a f-body until 1987. So unless he just used the manifold and put it on a 350 block your will be buying a 305.
Forum: TPI
04-11-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By bonz

Re: Replacing fuel pump how big of job?

:crazy:
Forum: TPI
04-09-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By bonz

Re: Replacing fuel pump how big of job?

Well I took my car to a buddys shop to hook his fuel pressure gauge up just to make sure mine wasnt off and sure enough it was, I guess when they say not for permanent use they mean it:doh:. After I...
Forum: TPI
04-09-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By bonz

Re: Replacing fuel pump how big of job?

I figured that was pretty much what had to be done just wanted to get a second opinion, I will probably tare it apart this weekend.

THANKS
Forum: TPI
04-09-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By bonz

Replacing fuel pump how big of job?

My fuel pump is starting to get a little weak so Im going to put in a new one in the next few weeks. I will be doing it myself and thought I would ask and see if anyone had some pointers on the best...
Forum: TPI
09-25-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By bonz

Re: Losing fuel pressure

The fuel pressure does stay up for a while after shut down so I dont think its an injector isse.

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By bonz

Re: Losing fuel pressure

Any suggestoins?

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold, Edelbrock Runners, MSD Coil, Holley AFPR, free flow exhaust,...
Forum: TPI
09-24-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By bonz

Re: TPI Performance Modding Issues...HELP?

Did you burn a new chip for the bigger injectors?

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold, Edelbrock Runners, MSD Coil,...
Forum: TPI
09-18-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By bonz

Re: Losing fuel pressure

Nope there isnt any fuel coming out the vacuum port.

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold, Edelbrock Runners, MSD...
Forum: TPI
09-18-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By bonz

Losing fuel pressure

A couple of months ago I was out at the track and went to adjust my fuel pressure. I couldnt get it to go above 40 psi and no it is around 25-30 psi. If the AFPR diaphragm rips can that cause...
Forum: TPI
04-25-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By bonz

Re: AIR pump hose hooked to throttle body

I would say it would be a waste of time and there would be no gains. It would probably look bad to.

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers,...
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By bonz

Oil operating temp?

I just took off the factory oil cooler and installed a plate for a real oil cooler and was wondering the best operating temp for the oil. Right now a have a temp sensor installed and the hose looped...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By bonz

Re: EGR questions, experienced needed

I deleted the egr from my car along with the air pump and have never had a code.

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold,...
Forum: Electronics
04-16-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By bonz

Head lights wont go down.

At the end of last year my headlights stop closing. They come up when you turn them on but dont go down when you shut the lights off and have to manually crank both down. Now that its time to start...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,691
Posted By bonz

Re: Bolting 58mm Throttle body to stock plenum....will it cause any issues??

Ive been on the board for quite a while and Ive heard many people say that a 58mm tb on a stock engine can cause driveability issues since its letting more air flow sooner.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-04-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,715
Posted By bonz

Re: Holley AFPR is a POS!!!

I doupt it. I couldnt even find one for a ratchet that small. The one BBK sent with my AFPR was to big. Found a jack knife stile one at Car Quest that was small enough.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec...
Forum: Group Purchases
04-03-2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

Re: AS&M Big Tube runners - Thread only for the commited ....

I wish I would have waited for the AS&M instead of going with Edelbrock. I cant believe how poorly they fit. Some of the bolt holes dont line up and ofter spending several hours getting them bolted...
Forum: TPI
03-29-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,117
Posted By bonz

Re: Vortec head spark plugs?

I got the plugs today and will get them in and hopefully have it going by this weekend. I was told they are gapped at .60 and thats what is recommended. I have a MSD coil so that should help out with...
Forum: TPI
03-28-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,117
Posted By bonz

Re: Vortec head spark plugs?

THANKS for the help. Could it cause damage or performance loss by using the other plugs. Either way tomrrow I will get the right ones but was just wondering. THANKS again.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec...
Forum: TPI
03-27-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,117
Posted By bonz

Vortec head spark plugs?

This my be a dumb question but would the spark plugs for vortec heads be different than what are used on stock L98 heads. I didnt think about maybe needing different plugs until today.

THANKS
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Forum: TPI
03-26-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,161
Posted By bonz

Re: 305 TPI or 350 TPI

Im not sure about Camaros but 89 was the only year you could get T-tops with a 350 on firebirds if thats something your looking for.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-26-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,715
Posted By bonz

Re: Holley AFPR is a POS!!!

Glad i bought a a BBK but still need to install it. Off the subject but what size of torx but is need to take off the fpr bolts. The bbk came with a 10 but it is to big plus the gaskets that came...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 695
Posted By bonz

Sounds like valve guides to me. Mine did the same...

Sounds like valve guides to me. Mine did the same thing. Once I put on new heads no more problems. It would more than likely smoke under load if it were rings.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp...
Forum: TPI
03-06-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By bonz

You can modify a stock base to work on vortec...

You can modify a stock base to work on vortec heads but its not the best idea. Ive heard of people doing it but they have battled vacuum leak since you have to use 2 intake gaskets to get it to seal....
Forum: Group Purchases
03-04-2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

I made a order right to as&m and if i dont get...

I made a order right to as&m and if i dont get them with in a week edelbrock is where im goin. More than likely by time i could get as&m the TA will be in storage for the winter next year:bs:
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Forum: Group Purchases
03-03-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

Well there is a good chance now that i might go...

Well there is a good chance now that i might go with edelbrock I dont know if a small amount more of flow and factory looks is worth a endless wait from a company that doesnt care about the people...
Forum: Group Purchases
03-02-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

Just got a response. They said due to delivery...

Just got a response. They said due to delivery problems from AS&M they can no longer accept any more orders but I can be put on a waiting list if any one on the GP backs out. AS&M need to get their...
Forum: Group Purchases
03-02-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

It was a interent order. Havent heard anything...

It was a interent order. Havent heard anything back yet.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold, free flow exhaust, Air Foil, TB...
Forum: Group Purchases
03-02-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,540
Posted By bonz

Hey, I have put in an order to FastToys for...

Hey,

I have put in an order to FastToys for AS&M runners and asked about the group purchase so count me in. THANKS

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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By bonz

How long will it be to get the runners if I place...

How long will it be to get the runners if I place an order tomorrow.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams XR269HR, Crane Gold Rockers, Hooker headers, SDPC intake manifold, free flow exhaust,...
Forum: TPI
02-26-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By bonz

Thanks for the help guys I believe ill be going...

Thanks for the help guys I believe ill be going with the AS&M. Ill see if I can get them through fasttoys performance. I plan on making another order through summit and getting an afpr, sub frame...
Forum: TPI
02-25-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By bonz

I like the stock look of the AS&M over edelbrock...

I like the stock look of the AS&M over edelbrock but if the gains are going to be simular between both I might end up going with the cheaper edelbrocks.
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Mods. GMPP Vortec heads, Comp Cams...
Forum: TPI
02-25-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By bonz

Getting new runners. Few questions

I will be making a order soon for some more mods and had a question about runners. Since I already have the edelbrock base will i benifit from larger runners like AS&M runners over edelbrocks high...
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