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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-06-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

Might not be. A person gave me a $1000 deposit. He is flying in Saturday from New York to finish the deal and drive it home.

If things change I'll let you know. If it sells I'll update this...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-02-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,396
Posted By DonP

Re: 1991 GTA priced for quick sale

People kill for Purple Challengers and Cuda's.

Just sayin LOL!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-15-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

More photos, this time of the underside. Started at the back, then went to the front, then the sides.
http://home.fuse.net/don.parker/GTA022.jpg
http://home.fuse.net/don.parker/GTA023.jpg...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-09-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

Hello! Yes, this car is still for sale. I have someone coming down from PA on Sunday to look at it. I work in Nashville every other week (here right now).

Where in TN are you located?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By DonP

Re: 86 305 TPI will not start.

Was the old gas flushed out of the system and fresh gas put in?

My weed wacker was running like crap (kept dying) with 6 month old gas. Put some fresh stuff in and it runs like a champ.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-21-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

Thanks for the compliments. It took a very long time to make the decision to let this go.

More photos.
http://home.fuse.net/don.parker/GTA011.jpg
http://home.fuse.net/don.parker/GTA012.jpg...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-20-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

Steves wanted a photo of the RPO codes.
http://home.fuse.net/don.parker/sGTARPO.JPG
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-17-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By DonP

1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

*** SOLD ***

Car is located on the North side of Cincinnati.

This is a black on black GTA. It has a 305 with a 5 speed. It has 78,391 miles (subject to change on test drives). It runs great and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,834
Posted By DonP

Re: If a Ford 306 can make 400HP...

Thanks for the explanation. It makes sense now.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,834
Posted By DonP

If a Ford 306 can make 400HP...

I'm watching Horsepower TV and they bored a 302 out .030 over to 306. Fairly basic build, single plane manifold, Holley 600CFM carb, and they are hitting 400HP and a decent amount of low end torque....
Forum: Cooling
07-14-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,311
Posted By DonP

Re: Air Conditioner won't charge!!!

Hi. I had a dealer convert my car to R134 (I probably got ripped off) back in 2005.
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,159
Posted By DonP

Re: 89 camaro rs smokes at idle

You say it was just rebuilt? It sounds like it wasn't rebuilt right. I was going to say value guide but you said you already took car of this.

Give more details on what was rebuilt.
Forum: Interior
11-12-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By DonP

Re: 1991 GTA Overdrive failure?

Hi,

I can't help you because I have a 5 speed, but you might want to post this question in the transmission section instead of interiors.

Good luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By DonP

Re: lb9 305 questions?????

Sounds like a slipping transmission.

I think you should re-post this question in the transmission forum. It has nothing to do with your motor.
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
07-21-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By DonP

Re: This is frustrating!

Thanks JT, it's great to be back!

Yes, I guess I misread the sticky.

It's scary when you lose your ability to post. I couldn't find any other way to contact someone other than creating a new...
Forum: Exhaust
05-04-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By DonP

What is your current gas milage?

What is your current gas milage?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By DonP

I have a TPI 305. When do I start running into...

I have a TPI 305. When do I start running into the limits of the TPI system?

Thanks,

Don
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,921
Posted By DonP

What type of repairs for $2K have you had to do?...

What type of repairs for $2K have you had to do? Did he disclose any of this in the auction?
Forum: Exhaust
04-21-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By DonP

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll check those out. ...

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll check those out.

Anyone run with a SLP loudmouth? From what I understand, this is just straight out pipes with no muffler.

The way it sounds now, I can keep it...
Forum: History / Originality
04-21-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,041
Posted By DonP

Thanks John. I guess I have the 3.42 - I'm pretty...

Thanks John. I guess I have the 3.42 - I'm pretty sure that's what I computed going 70mph in 4th (forget how - it's been a while).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By DonP

I've used seafoam in the intakes, but I'm not...

I've used seafoam in the intakes, but I'm not brave enough to pour it in the crankcase.

I also have a Saturn with 180K that uses a quart every 1K, so I guess that would not be a good candidate for...
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By DonP

Seeking exhaust advise 1990 GTA dual cat

I have a crack in the exhaust right after the dual cats Y pipe. It's like the pipe split on the bottom from bottoming out, if you could look from underneath it would look like a () in the pipe....
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By DonP

Can't remember any hot start issues either - 1984...

Can't remember any hot start issues either - 1984 T/A, 1987 GTA, and now a 1990 GTA, 77K driven 1K a year.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By DonP

Vader, I'm thinking of going to Mobil 1...

Vader,

I'm thinking of going to Mobil 1 synth from Catrol GTX. I don't drive the car much (1K a year). Any tips for doing the conversion from dino oil to synth? The motor has 77K on it and other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 468
Posted By DonP

This might sound stupid, but I thought I had a...

This might sound stupid, but I thought I had a bad oil leak, and it turn out the jackass dealer who did my oil change didn't tighten down the oil filter. Pretty simple fix, but it was a pain in the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-20-2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By DonP

94K seems early for a rebuild unless you are...

94K seems early for a rebuild unless you are looking for a performance or just for fun. Is the smoking only when you start the car or does it smoke all of the time?

How much are you looking to...
Forum: History / Originality
04-20-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,041
Posted By DonP

What was the performance package gear ratio?

What was the performance package gear ratio?
Forum: Body
08-01-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By DonP

I know where another 1990 black/black GTA is -...

I know where another 1990 black/black GTA is - with me.

Mine has T-tops, is a 305 5 speed with dual cats. Mine is 100% original when I bought it, so far the only upgrade has been the aluminum...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
06-30-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 333
Posted By DonP

Drive Shaft from a 1990 GTA 5sp 3.42

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4558669037&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

$35 shipped if anyone wants it, email me at don.parker@insightbb.com and I'll end the...
Forum: Exhaust
06-29-2005, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By DonP

tigercyberslash: your links didn't work. ...

tigercyberslash: your links didn't work.

Benm109,

Great advise - thanks. Here comes the old question again - if I have dual cats, should I go to a single? I live in an area with smog checks.
Forum: Exhaust
06-29-2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,416
Posted By DonP

Re: SLP Loud Mouth fit on a 3rd gen?

I'd like to find out as well. My 1990 GTA has an exhaust break right after the dual cats. I like it - it sound bad-*** for a 305.
Forum: TPI
09-22-2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,163
Posted By DonP

Whatever the reason, the T5, even if a World...

Whatever the reason, the T5, even if a World Class, was never found behind a 5.7 in an F-Body. Just couldn't handle the torque. It wasn't lack of a strong 5 speed, it was a lack of the 5 speed they...
Forum: TPI
09-20-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,496
Posted By DonP

From what I've heard, a TPI would choke the 400...

From what I've heard, a TPI would choke the 400 (no enough airflow).

If it existed, you would be better off with an LT1 style manifold on the 400.
Forum: TPI
09-20-2004, 03:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,163
Posted By DonP

The reason they didn't put a 5 speed behind their...

The reason they didn't put a 5 speed behind their best engine (L98 350) is that their best engine had too much torque for the 5 speed and would destroy it.

The was never a 350 5 speed combo....
Forum: Exhaust
09-14-2004, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By DonP

Re: Sorry

Long tube headers bring power down lower in the RPM range, if I am correct. Shorties put it higher.

Since our cars already have issues with high RPM choking, shorties seem to work.

Also, if you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By DonP

Sounds like something manufacturers would do.:mad:

Sounds like something manufacturers would do.:mad:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2004, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By DonP

I read somewhere once that running too cold will...

I read somewhere once that running too cold will cause a higher rate of wear and tear on the engine.

I can't remember where I read this.

Is there a reason why the manufacturer makes these...
Forum: Exhaust
09-13-2004, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By DonP

90tagta, I have the same car as you. Do you...

90tagta,

I have the same car as you. Do you still have dual cats? Which headers did you buy? And please let us know how it turns out.

I'm trying to decide on a complete system from headers to...
Forum: Exhaust
09-13-2004, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By DonP

I have a 1990 GTA with dual cats. If you have...

I have a 1990 GTA with dual cats. If you have "factory" headers and 3" pipes, someone has already done the work for you. These cars did not come with factory headers.

Now, if you have factory cast...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2004, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By DonP

I hate it when people don't let you know what...

I hate it when people don't let you know what fixed the problem, so this is my follow-up.

5 and 7 wires were crossed, but I had already started re-gapping to .035

I'm not sure if the .045 gap...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

OK. While under the car putting in the Aluminum...

OK. While under the car putting in the Aluminum drive shaft, it looks like my exhaust was smashed where the hole is. I really need a new cat back - at least.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

I can't say I've done this because the hole in my...

I can't say I've done this because the hole in my exhaust is like a wedge?

()

So a lot of the exhaust is still going through the mufflers and tailpipes. Mine is like a cutout after the cat, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

Once again I have to agree. With the big...

Once again I have to agree.

With the big hole right after my cats, when I see a cop, I kill the RPM's and it gets a quite deep rumble. When I punch it, it sounds like a NASCAR stock car.

How...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

I can't remember, but didn't you have a dynamax...

I can't remember, but didn't you have a dynamax (sp?) on there before?

I'll take a look at the SLP setup, but I hear a lot of good things of the Hooker 2055. I could get these ceramic coated, the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

RB, Do you think I should stay dual cat, or...

RB,

Do you think I should stay dual cat, or just go for something easier? I really need the cat-back (obviously) but I can't put a single cat in unless I get headers like 2055's. So, if I want to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By DonP

It does sound cool...

Unfortunately I have a large crack in my exhaust right after the dual cat Y pipe. But, like he says, it does sound cool.

I'm shopping right now for a dual cat back system, and maybe some cats to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By DonP

Mr. Kidd, No, I didn't check the timing....

Mr. Kidd,

No, I didn't check the timing. Good idea, because replacing the cap and rotor probably changed the timing.

Does someone have a link to a high quality timing light with an advance...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 08:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By DonP

I drove the car yesterday to get it back up on...

I drove the car yesterday to get it back up on the ramps so that I could pull the spark plugs. The engine fires up real fast and idles good.

This makes me doubt I could have switched plug wires,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By DonP

Shifty, The coil is on the passenger side,...

Shifty,

The coil is on the passenger side, mounted on the intake manifold with a bracket.

CaysE,

I think I will first re-gap he plugs to .035 I've spent a lot of time reading post on this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By DonP

Sorry, I didn't think to check the temp gauge...

Sorry, I didn't think to check the temp gauge while running. Very unscientific - just hand on the intake manifolds, and I noticed it seemed to be putting out a lot of heat after taking it for a test...
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