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Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,933
Posted By Zepher

Re: 89' Formula LB9/MM5/G80/N10/GM3....ONLY 42....

My 88 formula had some neat options,
Aluminum driveshaft
Aluminum multispoke inflatable spare
3.27 9 bolt with drums
Grey dash with grey covered map pocket insert

I did convert it to a manual...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-14-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 29,508
Posted By Zepher

Re: Beware of Classic Industries

I think everyone should call classic and say they were going to order a bunch of parts but reading feedback from various car forums of dissatisfied customers, that you will shop elsewhere.
Forum: TPI
04-14-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Posted By Zepher

Re: Good Cams That Sound Good & Make Power??

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nGTLJ9nS2aI
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lLBfKEsgFmo

Something like this?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-08-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,997
Posted By Zepher

Re: Dyno Results are in!!

It's possible since the motor and Trans came from the junkyard.
It was from a 98 with unknown miles, sold as a stock engine.
My brother just dropped the drivetrain in the car, swapped the intake,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By Zepher

Re: What is this?

Looks to me like the washer fluid motor.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By Zepher

Re: Replacing the clutch difficulty.

What dip stick?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,997
Posted By Zepher

Re: Dyno Results are in!!

Stock motor with just the ls6 intake, 3.73 gears, can't remember the longtube header brand, no cat, it was on a dynojet
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-03-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,997
Posted By Zepher

Re: Dyno Results are in!!

My brothers 98 ls1 motor put down 360rwhp with an ls6 intake and long tubes, and a tune, through an a4 with 4000 stall unlocked.
Forum: Body
10-22-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
Posted By Zepher

Re: Hatch pull down delete

fyi, the older non-motorized ones, at least in the 84 Trans Am I was looking at, has the assembly welded to the car. I went to the yard thinking that they unbolted like the motorized ones but they...
Forum: Cooling
10-20-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Zepher

Re: need a picture of coolant temp gauge pigtail

I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow. My 86 and my 88 have the spade type connector, it just slips over the round button on the end of the sensor.
Forum: Northern California
10-20-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 625
Posted By Zepher

Re: You're not as fast as you think.

Isn't mph calculated from the beams at the end of the track?
Forum: Cooling
10-20-2010, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Zepher

Re: need a picture of coolant temp gauge pigtail

It's a female spade clip connector.
Forum: Cooling
10-14-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

Yep, both fan motors are the same.
Forum: Cooling
10-13-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

plug the drivers side connector into the pass side fan and see if it works, this will verify that the wiring is good to the drivers side connector, unless you have a meter handy, then you can just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-13-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By Zepher

Re: What is a "stall"

Here is my brothers 96 Trans Am with an LS1 conversion and a 4000 stall.
The high stall keeps the engines RPM up higher during shifts to maximize power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yhFo33ilQ
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Zepher

Re: Cell phone dyno. apps.

what is the name of the app?

My old Kenwood headunit had an accelerometer in it and would do G's, 1/4mile, and 0-60mph times.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-10-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,658
Posted By Zepher

Re: HSR gears

you mean 9bolt rear. It is actually stronger than the 10 bolt but the gears and other parts for it are much more expensive.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,536
Posted By Zepher

Re: What was your first kill??

I smoked a built 72 Chevelle on the highway in my 86 T/A back in the day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ8DqoSvQ9E
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2010, 02:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,879
Posted By Zepher

Re: Would love opinions on Paint! '86 T/A...Pics

Go solid color, Chrysler Platinum Silver.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/156767
Forum: Power Adders
10-09-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,013
Posted By Zepher

Re: Rear Turbo?

that is why you use an air filter.
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,784
Posted By Zepher

Re: Going rate for 91-92 GTA Tail lights?

I would've liked to have met you as well. I am going to try and go again next year and bring my car, this year I just rode up with some friends.

I got a few pics of your car, just haven't had...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-08-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Zepher

Re: 3rd gen to ls1 front brake conversion bracket

modified rotor into a hub and the LS1 calipers, pads, and rubber hose.
Forum: Electronics
10-08-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,978
Posted By Zepher

Re: Security System for Thirdgen's

Do you have more than 1 siren in your car or a battery backup for the alarm?

All you do is break the window, pop the hood and rip out the wire to the siren.
Takes probably 10 seconds or less.
Forum: Car Audio
10-08-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By Zepher

Re: Speaker and deck Upgrade questions

that Deck only has 22watts continuous and only 2.2V outputs.
Forum: Power Adders
10-08-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,013
Posted By Zepher

Re: Rear Turbo?

Just do a single, twins require double the tubing and there is little space to tuck all that tubing without losing ground clearance.
Forum: Electronics
10-08-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Zepher

Re: no power to fuel pump relay sometimes

Cool, how did you find out it was that weather pack connector?
Forum: Power Adders
10-08-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,013
Posted By Zepher

Re: Rear Turbo?

My friend bought the Blue Iroc from Hawks that had the LS1 and rear turbo and it was pretty efficient for what it was.
He recently went with a larger front mounted turbo and a built motor....
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,784
Posted By Zepher

Re: Going rate for 91-92 GTA Tail lights?

These are popular on the 87-90 Formulas, I saw quite a few at the TA Nats this year with the 91-92 Tails.

I got my set 6 years ago, and love them,
http://transamws6.com/pics/formula/91-tails.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,889
Posted By Zepher

Re: T-top bag ID

Fiero maybe? if they came t-top.
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,784
Posted By Zepher

Re: Going rate for 91-92 GTA Tail lights?

$150-500 is what I have seen. I think I paid $250 for my set.
Forum: DIY PROM
10-07-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,278
Posted By Zepher

Re: URGENT! How to read chip to bin

Stock memcal needs to be plugged into the adaptor and the chip has to be orientated probably in the socket.
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

you can use a paperclip to get up into the connector from the bottom or you can carefully use a pair of wire strippers to cut the shielding and pull it down a little, or use a sharp nail or pin and...
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

You don't hear the relay click when you ground the green wire?

I have my green wires wired up to a switch and then grounded since my fans wouldn't come on when I bought the car 7 years ago. They...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-05-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,658
Posted By Zepher

Re: HSR gears

I forgot to mention that I did 3.23 to 3.73's when I was an auto and it was a very very nice upgrade. took half a second off of my 1/4 mile time and gained 3mph.
Car accelerates much faster and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-05-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 805
Posted By Zepher

Re: How much work to go from a V6 to a carbed LT1?

The intake is $270
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM%20Performance/809/24502592/10002/-1?CT=999

carb is what, $300, dist $100-180, ign box $150.

It's not really that bad.

what other special parts...
Forum: Car Audio
10-04-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,413
Posted By Zepher

Re: Good Brand of Speakers?

I am using either MA Audio or M Audio 4x6 and 6x9 speakers in my car.
They were probably $120 new for the set and I have had them in my car for 6 or 7 years now powered by my 14 year old Alpine V12...
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

should be independent and not conflict at all.
Forum: Electronics
10-04-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,978
Posted By Zepher

Re: Security System for Thirdgen's

My friend has a Grant Removable steering wheel adapter on his 82.
http://transamws6.com/pics/82_ta/mm1car2%20014.jpg
picture was taken 8-9 years ago when we put the LT1 in the car and I was wiring...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-04-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,658
Posted By Zepher

Re: HSR gears

yes, put the gears in there.
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

yes, ignition needs to be on.
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,373
Posted By Zepher

Re: A/C running with heater on?

it keeps the windows from fogging up by removing moisture from the air.
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

it should, so it could be a relay, fuse-able link (I think there may be one) or the fan motor itself.
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

plug 12 volts to the fan and see if it spins, or you can turn on the ignition and jumper the relay to ground, should be the green wire on the relays by the air box.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-04-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 805
Posted By Zepher

Re: How much work to go from a V6 to a carbed LT1?

depends on what all he has with the LT1.
Carb will be much easier.

k-member, front coil springs, fuel lines, 6-15psi electric fuel pump, carb intake, carb, distributor, modified radiator for...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-04-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,810
Posted By Zepher

Re: Will gold Gta wheels look good?

this is before I painted the car,
http://transamws6.com/pics/formula/gta3.jpg

http://transamws6.com/pics/formula/gta_black1.jpg
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,155
Posted By Zepher

Re: Left fan not working.

Car shouldn't overheat with the 1 fan running, so you have some other issue causing it, unless the 1 fan is the passenger side fan which only comes on when the car reaches overheating temp, or the AC...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-02-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,668
Posted By Zepher

Re: best gear ratio?

When I was stock with an auto, 3.23 to 3.73 gears dropped my ET half a second and I picked up 3mph. 15.7 @ 86mph to 15.2 @ 89mph.

when I switched to a T5 and 4.10 gears, my ET stayed at 15.2 but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-28-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,451
Posted By Zepher

Re: HAWKS NEW BUILD " STORM TROOPER "

That is a sweet car. I saw it when you were leaving Tipp City.
I really like that hood too.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-27-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,270
Posted By Zepher

Re: shop manual?

helms had a sale a few years ago for GM service manuals from 82-95 for $37 shipped.
that is when I bought my 88 Service manual.
To be honest, it is worth $80.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-27-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,315
Posted By Zepher

Re: Finished the car and is now road-worthy!

that is a good looking bird.
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