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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

Re: *SOLD* NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires

Wheels are sold! Thanks to all.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-13-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

Re: NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires

Fairly certain shipping along would be more than that. Going to have to pass. ;)
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

Re: NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires *Price Lowered*

The rims are 17x8, 4.5" backspacing.

Tires were purchased in 04', but they've been indoors out of the sun since then. No cracking or rot at all.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-09-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

Re: NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires

Bummer, maybe a price drop would help? :help:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-06-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

Re: NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires

Found the lug nuts and caps, so this is a straight up bolt and go. They are also included in the price!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-05-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By goofnrox

*SOLD* NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires

NEW SLP SS/ZR1 Hyperblack wheels + Tires.

Tires are BFGoodrich Comp TA 245-45/ZR17 with 0 miles on them.

I bought these ages ago, but the project they were supposed to go on never got done, so...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-12-2005, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By goofnrox

Looks like a dual bolt pattern to me, should bolt...

Looks like a dual bolt pattern to me, should bolt to either Chevy or BOP engines.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-17-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By goofnrox

You can get center caps for those from Classic...

You can get center caps for those from Classic Industries. Not cheap though. Your best bet will probably be Ebay.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-16-2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By goofnrox

Thats a snow flake wheel from a second gen...

Thats a snow flake wheel from a second gen Firebird. 15x8

There is a 15x7 version of that wheel, but it has a narrower lip.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By goofnrox

FYI Doug Nash 5-speed = Richmond 5 Speed ...

FYI

Doug Nash 5-speed = Richmond 5 Speed

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=richmond+5+speed&x=0&y=0&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

1900...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,699
Posted By goofnrox

I'de bet he is counting the converter lock-up as...

I'de bet he is counting the converter lock-up as a shift.
Forum: Electronics
01-03-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By goofnrox

That would be the Hindenburg. I belive...

That would be the Hindenburg.


I belive you are confused with Charles Lindberg. (http://www.charleslindbergh.com)
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By goofnrox

Factory gauges do not use the computer, just wire...

Factory gauges do not use the computer, just wire them up and you're done.

Most aftermarket gauges come with their own sensors, and just need a 12 volt supply.


The sensors work by varying the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-22-2004, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 542
Posted By goofnrox

How about this? ...

How about this?

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=balance+plate&x=0&y=0

Or a new flywheel
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2004, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By goofnrox

8.5" to be exact. 12 bolts are 8.875 IIRC. ...

8.5" to be exact.

12 bolts are 8.875 IIRC.

A 8.5" 10 bolt is plenty strong, but you still have the torque arm, spring mounting issues.
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By goofnrox

And if you are wearing any rings that make...

And if you are wearing any rings that make conact, big ouchy. My old man now has a permanant wedding band.

Always ALWAYS disconnect the negative first.:2cents:
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By goofnrox

Was thinking maybe if you had installed an MSD ir...

Was thinking maybe if you had installed an MSD ir something the multiple spark may be screwing with the tach signal, but is not the case here obviously.
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By goofnrox

When you swaped engines did you uses the same...

When you swaped engines did you uses the same distributer/ignition system, or did you upgrade anything?
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By goofnrox

If your speedo is reading wrong, you just need...

If your speedo is reading wrong, you just need different gears in your tranny. The sensor puts out 4 pulses per revelution, you need to caluclate what gears you need, aka 1000 RPM per mile.
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2004, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By goofnrox

Thanks TTA, that was like a shot of ether to the...

Thanks TTA, that was like a shot of ether to the brain. The big chip with the ZCD on it is basicly the entire contents of the buffer box.

I'm curious where you got those diagrams. Something...
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By goofnrox

1. Don't know what the ZCD ABC in the first one...

1. Don't know what the ZCD ABC in the first one is. Looks like its a 14 pin IC.

2. The D Q Q* is most likely a d-type flip flop. Again, probably in an IC.

3. The line with two dots most likely...
Forum: Electronics
09-03-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Posted By goofnrox

The buffer module will by far be the easiest, way...

The buffer module will by far be the easiest, way to acomplish what you need. Don't forget you need to drive the cruise control from the VSS if you have it.

I doubt your voltage regulator idea...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2004, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By goofnrox

And it's Camaro:goodjob:

And it's Camaro:goodjob:
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-16-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By goofnrox

:driving: SOLD!!! :goodjob:

:driving: SOLD!!! :goodjob:
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-06-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By goofnrox

Will be going in the paper soon, get it while its...

Will be going in the paper soon, get it while its still around! :burnout:
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-01-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By goofnrox

Pontiac OK? ...

Pontiac OK?

https://www.thirdgen.org/classifieds/viewad.tgo?adid=48520
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-30-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By goofnrox

No, its not a recarro. "Redline" is an oil...

No, its not a recarro.

"Redline" is an oil company that gave away about 20 of these in a contest, I was told by the previous owner. I haven't been able to verify that though.

Price is pretty...
Forum: Mid-West Region
07-29-2004, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By goofnrox

1987 Trans Am For Sale *PRICE LOWERED*

1987 Trans Am

Nearly rust free southern car.

4 Bolt 350, summit 214i-224e @ .050 cam
Th-350 trany
Edelbrock carb, performer intake
Posi Rear
Summit headers
New starter, new battery, new...
Forum: Electronics
07-21-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By goofnrox

If its an MSD box its easy to test. Hook it...

If its an MSD box its easy to test.

Hook it up top power with a coil, and touch the white wire to ground, should spark.


http://www.msdignition.com/1troub1.htm
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2004, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,404
Posted By goofnrox

It will shift without vacuum, but at the maximum...

It will shift without vacuum, but at the maximum speed as determined by the governor.

As for where to hook it up, personaly, I would not splice it with the MAP or FPR lines, as it seems like that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2004, 07:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,479
Posted By goofnrox

Yup. Waiting.:lala:

Yup. Waiting.:lala:
Forum: Cooling
07-20-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By goofnrox

The gauges use a different sender than the ECU....

The gauges use a different sender than the ECU. The sender is bad, or your wiring is shorted to ground. IIRC it is yellow and black wires going to the sender you need to check.
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By goofnrox

Yup, cutting that would have been the end of that...

Yup, cutting that would have been the end of that gauge. Six feet should be plenty, I've always had to much left over, and ended up with a wad of that tube since it is too long. Getting it routed is...
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2004, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By goofnrox

Are you sure it is a wire? May be a capilary...

Are you sure it is a wire? May be a capilary tube. Cut that, and you've junked the gauge. I have NEVER seen a electric gauge that didn't disconnect from the wire.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-10-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By goofnrox

Grand Rapids, Michigan I'll try and get some...

Grand Rapids, Michigan
I'll try and get some pics of what I have tonight.

Email me at : goofnrox@yahoo.com
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-10-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By goofnrox

I've got a mech sender, and looking for elec...

I've got a mech sender, and looking for elec stuff, possible trade?

Tranny ID :GM 1988 F Car B9 Racing 5.0L V WC

from http://www.5speeds.com/t5/

I belive 5th gear should be .63
Forum: Cooling
06-08-2004, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By goofnrox

This is a fairly common practice.... ... ...

This is a fairly common practice....

... for electric vehicles. There really isn't any practicle reason NOT to use engine coolant, as its free heat. Even deisel cars have coolant operated...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By goofnrox

There is no such thing as overkill for a tranny...

There is no such thing as overkill for a tranny cooler. And more fluid seems like a good idea to me, although i doubt it would take much more than a quart.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-28-2004, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By goofnrox

Its a cooler for the power steering fluid, adds...

Its a cooler for the power steering fluid, adds volume to the system, and puts the hoses into the air flow.
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2004, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By goofnrox

I don't know if they did it this way in 3rd gens,...

I don't know if they did it this way in 3rd gens, but my 80 Firebird had the antenna embedded in the winshield. There are two tiny wires coming up the center to the top and then turn to the right and...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2004, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By goofnrox

Stick with 75 - 80 81 was the first year for...

Stick with 75 - 80 81 was the first year for CCC controls in the F-body, and that did control ignition advance.
Forum: Fabrication
05-12-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,991
Posted By goofnrox

I don't know why this door wasn't there from the...

I don't know why this door wasn't there from the factory. I had an escort that had a fuel pump door under the seat. Easy access. It took me less time to install the engine and get it running than it...
Forum: Electronics
05-12-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By goofnrox

Other than a slight security problem, its as easy...

Other than a slight security problem, its as easy as switching the power source. Just be sure it gets an inline circuit breaker or fuse. This is an especialy useful feature when its about to rain,...
Forum: Electronics
05-07-2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By goofnrox

Sounds like a weak alternator to me. Pull it out...

Sounds like a weak alternator to me. Pull it out and bring it to a parts store and get it tested. You old battery may have been overloading it for some time, wearing it out. Now with the new battery...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-05-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By goofnrox

Check out the attached pic to make sure its what...

Check out the attached pic to make sure its what you need. It has about 3-4 feet of wire attached. Email me at goofnrox@yahoo.com with your mailing address, so I can get a shipping total.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2004, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,123
Posted By goofnrox

The fuse you are looking for comes directly off...

The fuse you are looking for comes directly off the positive battery terminal. On mine there was two wires, the big one leading to the starter, and a smaller one that powers the FI system. Follow...
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-04-2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By goofnrox

I belive I have one from an 87 305 TPI. I would...

I belive I have one from an 87 305 TPI. I would imagine they are the same. How much wire do you need with it?

$5 + Shipping
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By goofnrox

There should also be a tag bolted with the cover...

There should also be a tag bolted with the cover saying "Use only limited slip oil" or something like that. Not sure on the exact wording. The only way to tell for sure is to open it up, as a worn...
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