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Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-20-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By TransAmman87

Looking for '87-'90 T/A Wrap Around wing

I am looking for a used Trans Am wing for my '90 T/A. I don't care if it needs to be painted. Looking for one with none to minimal cracks. If anyone has one they want to sell (or donate! lol), I...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-18-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 753
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: 1987 PONTIAC TRANS AM PARTING OUT

I was wondering how much you want for the wing as well. If you want, you can PM me. Thanks.
-Craig
Forum: History / Originality
08-18-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,033
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Whats an '85-90 305 TPI 5 spd T-Top Trans Am worth

My car was appraised for $7000. Its a '90 T-Top 5 spd Bird with a 305 TPI. Granted, these cars might not be the greatest, but there are not many left in good, original condition. Besides, these cars...
Forum: Interior
01-06-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,075
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Windshield residue? Cannot see in the rain

If there is residue on the inside, it could be from the plastic, rubber parts decomposing (a natural occurrance over time) and this leaves a filmy residue that makes it hard to see under certain...
Forum: TPI
11-21-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 748
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Anyone using ford injectors?

I am running 19#'s on my 305 TPI and have actually noticed a decrease in feel of the strength of the engine. I was told that the Ford injectors flow a little less fuel than the stock injectors from...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
11-21-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Problems Using the Search Forum Engine

Actually, my biggest problem after trying to adapt to the new search forum is the layout of it. It seems too busy and cluttered compared to the old version. It also is taking more time to use because...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
11-16-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By TransAmman87

Problems Using the Search Forum Engine

I just recently have logged on to search the forums because I was looking for suggestions for front suspension ideas. I was very very confused by the new search forum layout. It doesn't seem to make...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-21-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By TransAmman87

WC T-5 Rebuild Kits?!

I am looking into finding T-5 rebuild kits for my 90 T/A. All I am finding is rebuild kits for the 85-90 Mustangs. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have searched and seen that people have spent...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
09-21-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By TransAmman87

Blocked Search tool

The search button drop down is being blocked by the GM Goodrich ad-banner below the menu list. This is very annoying. Is there anyway to fix this because I can't see what I am typing in the search...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: car idling video... tell me what you think

Dude, when I graduated, my dad gave me a slap on the back and said welcome to the real world. I wish he would have gotten me a GTA... would have saved me the money cause I ended up buying a 'Bird as...
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Dome light, doorlocks not working...

Hey, thanks alot...I am going to check that tomorrow before work.
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By TransAmman87

Dome light, doorlocks not working...

I changed my headliner today and pulled the dome light bulb out to keep it safe. I finished installation of the headliner and put the light bulb back in just to find that it doesn't work anymore.....
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Fog Lights Wont Stay On

My bird does the same thing... the switch has already been replaced and the grounds were checked too. Its almost like the circuit gets too hot and shuts off. I have no idea what to do either....
Forum: TPI
03-24-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,746
Posted By TransAmman87

Re: Urgent!! High Idle after changing Fuel Injectors

Got it fixed... I exchanged the Accel injectors for Ford SVO 19# injectors... it was cheaper and it fixed the problem... so I used the left over money to buy other stuff! Thanks everyone.
Forum: TPI
03-09-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,746
Posted By TransAmman87

Didn't get a new prom for the fact that I have...

Didn't get a new prom for the fact that I have been told that the ecm learning curve can learn to accept the larger injectors. Would a 350 prom do the trick if this is the case?
Forum: TPI
03-09-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,746
Posted By TransAmman87

Urgent!! High Idle after changing Fuel Injectors

I put new fuel injectors in my 305 TPI bird today, I upgraded to 24# injectors in light of doing some modifications in the near future. I finished everything up and started the car to get the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-08-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,353
Posted By TransAmman87

Enough money to put one in denial about it!

Enough money to put one in denial about it!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By TransAmman87

I took my car to Pep boys the other day, the...

I took my car to Pep boys the other day, the third shop that I have had my car, and I just wanted them to change the spark plugs for me as a way to see if that may be one of the causes of my engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By TransAmman87

I talked with another mechanic today about...

I talked with another mechanic today about looking at my car. Over the phone he suggested the culprit being the FPR even though the other mechanics told me it was ok. The reason he believes it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By TransAmman87

At the beginning of the problem, the drivability...

At the beginning of the problem, the drivability issues started once the car warmed up. Now, it is through the whole temperature range. The car will not exceed past 40 mph and is basically choking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By TransAmman87

Running rich issues.. HELP!!!!!!!

This problem is becoming a growing problem without any solutions. My 90 T/A is having major engine issues... rather a small problem leading to much bigger problems, it is dumping fuel and running...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By TransAmman87

My Trans Am just started doing this also. The...

My Trans Am just started doing this also. The check engine light came on and then went off after about 15 minutes. I was wondering if the plugs were fouling or whether there might be something wrong...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-26-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By TransAmman87

I totally agree. I just ordered sub-frame...

I totally agree. I just ordered sub-frame connectors and a new T-top headliner this past Tuesday and everything arrived by the end of the week! That made me very happy. Thanks HAWKS!
Forum: Body
01-20-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,656
Posted By TransAmman87

The original owner of my car did that, put that...

The original owner of my car did that, put that junk in the engine bay. It looks absolutely terrible!!! The dirt and grim that has built up drives me insane. I am trying to find ways to get rid of...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-21-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,965
Posted By TransAmman87

Hey there, I was wondering if you still have the...

Hey there, I was wondering if you still have the GTA rims... do you have a set price for those? and also what condition are they in? Thanks alot
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-16-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By TransAmman87

Holy crap! This kinda has me scared a little bit....

Holy crap! This kinda has me scared a little bit. My car is making a thunk sound on the rear drivers side, especially when I am turning a corner and coming to a stop and the rearend settles. I am...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-01-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,529
Posted By TransAmman87

Removing Undercoating from engine bay..

Just wondering if anyone has any good ideas on how to remove undercoating applied to an engine bay. The original ower of my car decided to have the engine bay undercoated to prevent rust and what not...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-22-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,542
Posted By TransAmman87

Are the GTA Wheels still available?... What color...

Are the GTA Wheels still available?... What color are the wheels?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-22-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By TransAmman87

Is the wing currently painted or prepped? Is it...

Is the wing currently painted or prepped? Is it already installed on another car? My email is not working correctly right now, could you post a pic please? I am very interested.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-07-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By TransAmman87

Yeah, I noticed that the prices are increasing as...

Yeah, I noticed that the prices are increasing as well...The thing that has me is that about a year ago I ordered a New ABS headliner for my hardtop T/A and the price was roughly 140-150 dollars and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-07-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,185
Posted By TransAmman87

So when I was 16, not that long ago, I was still...

So when I was 16, not that long ago, I was still working on paying off my bicycle... How in the name of all that is good and mighty did he get the funds to do that? I busted my tail since I was 12...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-07-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 620
Views: 76,994
Posted By TransAmman87

Just a couple shots from over the winter... my...

Just a couple shots from over the winter... my dads GTA, my old blue T/A and my new red T/A (I miss the blue one still)

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-07-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 830
Posted By TransAmman87

Man, the clay bars are an amazing thing... the...

Man, the clay bars are an amazing thing... the first time I used on one my car, I literally heard all the crap coming off... did the whole car, waxed it... and never felt anything smoother, huge...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-07-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,008
Posted By TransAmman87

Great looking car... i was like "What?!" when you...

Great looking car... i was like "What?!" when you had on there 112,000 miles... definitely doesn't look like it! :thumbsup: Just one question though... whats that red button in the dash for? Can I...
Forum: Exhaust
05-01-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By TransAmman87

I agree the flowmaster sounds decent... but I...

I agree the flowmaster sounds decent... but I pulled up next to a guy with a 96 T/A with a borla exhaust and he just trumped me, gotta say my car looked better then his, but his sounded ALOT...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By TransAmman87

T-5 Problem?

I just bought a 1990 T/A with the t-5 trans... I have noticed that if the car is cold, hasn't been run after sitting for a night, that the car bucks when driving. Example, when I am driving down the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-24-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By TransAmman87

Selling 305 Block and Side Runners

I am selling my old 305 block... basically the block needs to be cleaned up and such. The block has no stress cracks or anything, its just whats left after a motor swap. I even have the old TPI...
Forum: Body
10-22-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By TransAmman87

Yeah, i finally got it, the motor linkage was...

Yeah, i finally got it, the motor linkage was stuck, so the headlight was not moving at all, i decided to remove the 3 bolts to the motor and pull the whole assembly out, then i realized the two...
Forum: Body
10-22-2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By TransAmman87

Stuck Headlight

Hey folks, I was wondering if anyone has had to deal with a stuck headlight (in the down position) on my T/A and what means you went through to get the dang thing out... my headlight motor is most...
Forum: Body
10-22-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 21,740
Posted By TransAmman87

Mine is the T/A is mine, the GTA is my dads! ...

Mine is the T/A is mine, the GTA is my dads!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/TransAmman/Ravage/GTAandTA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/TransAmman/Ravage/GTAandTA3.jpg
Forum: Engine Swap
04-30-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Well, in regards to money issues, the engine swap...

Well, in regards to money issues, the engine swap itself came out to about $3800 for everything, labor, block, Edelbrock parts, just the essentials... Everything else has cost me probably well over...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Hey K3000, my car was running great up until...

Hey K3000, my car was running great up until today..lol... It appears that my alternator may be going out on me, just something else to replace... I am still having some running problems slightly, I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

sorry I didn't finish my last post... I had to...

sorry I didn't finish my last post... I had to run to class... anyway, when I had my car in and they ran a diagnostic test, it came up with a code 34... we looked and it meant a runnning change...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

In response to kevinc, your comment on not...

In response to kevinc, your comment on not reading the responses is sadly wrong just to let you know. I take personal offense to it. The only reason I said that it "took a kid" was because I, not...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Yeah, more than likely I had existing issues...

Yeah, more than likely I had existing issues with my old injectors, they were original with over 108,000 miles on them, this still should have been checked by the people putting my engine together...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Ok, found out what was wrong with my new...

Ok, found out what was wrong with my new engine... and it only took the mind of a kid basically (me) against the bunch of so called professionals working on my car... I needed bigger injectors. Yeah,...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-22-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Ok, not to sound like a complete idiot, but what...

Ok, not to sound like a complete idiot, but what is a MEMCAL, is that just the prom?...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-20-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

I am having a problem getting a new chip... do I...

I am having a problem getting a new chip... do I need to upgrade the computer or just find another chip... I went searching and found used computers on Hawks website for $50, is this something I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-18-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

I am in Kettering, just outside of Dayton... I...

I am in Kettering, just outside of Dayton... I called the engine shop that did the swap and asked them to go ahead and check everything to make sure they put things back together right... they told...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-17-2005, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By TransAmman87

Running into more problems with this engine......

Running into more problems with this engine... this sucks. What is happening is that upon accelerating from a low RPM, the engine backfires and loses power, almost wants to die. Once you get moving a...
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