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Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-20-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By RAD5

SuperRam worth it?

I saw this on eBay and was wondering if its worth the premium being its new. I know there are cheaper alternatives but Im looking to keep things period correct.
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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-23-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,635
Posted By RAD5

Re: Fair warning about AC Delco Ignition Control Module D1943A

I bought one for my 93 C1500 2 years ago and haven't had any issues. Its USA made part and is way better than the parts store knock offs.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,397
Posted By RAD5

HEIDTS 1982-1992 F-BODY IRS KIT

Looks pretty cool and pricey... Who's gonna get it?

http://www.heidts.com/part/irc-301-1982-1992-camaro-f-body-irs/
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,279
Posted By RAD5

Re: My T56 Swap 1988 Formula 350

What transmission cross member did you use?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,475
Posted By RAD5

Re: What brand coil spring compressor tool are you using?

Hands down the best and safest tool on the market!

http://www.otctools.com/products/front-coil-spring-compressor

Amazon has the best price.
Forum: Body
05-26-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By RAD5

Grey underbody paint

Does anyone have a paint code for the grey paint/primer that was used on the underbody and interior? I know I could easily change the underbody to black, but I would like something that's similar to...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-08-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,440
Posted By RAD5

Re: Scored a NOS Superram

Attached are the instructions that came with the parts as I received them. Enjoy! Sorry of the delay, I couldn't find them!
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-22-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,440
Posted By RAD5

Re: Scored a NOS Superram

Sorry for the delay. I can scan and email PDF copies if you would like. The paperwork/instructions is not really that impressive. PM me your email address.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
01-30-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,440
Posted By RAD5

Scored a NOS Superram

Brand new and someone even polished the plenum..It's almost too pretty to install!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-01-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By RAD5

Re: Auto to Manual.. Should I do it?

The car has the stock 700R4 and 9 bolt rear with 3:27 gears. I think I will probably keep the auto just to keep the car original. Monster Transmission is down here in FL, I might just take it to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By RAD5

Auto to Manual.. Should I do it?

Hello,

The 700R4 in my 89 Formula 350 is pretty much toast. I am debating on having it rebuilt or swap in a T56. I am aware of the cost and work required to swap in the T56 and it will probably...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-05-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 18,530
Posted By RAD5

Re: Spectra Preminum Gas Tank

You can get the tank from Spectra without the filler neck welded in place. The fill neck can be purchased separately. In theory, you could order the 2 parts and secure them with a hose and clamps.....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-07-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,813
Posted By RAD5

Re: Hawks New Reproduction Parts Now Available

A reproduction driver side battery tray would sell like hot cakes.... just saying.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,402
Posted By RAD5

Re: recomend doing this?

The only car that should have "Lambo" doors is a 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Forum: TPI
09-22-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Posted By RAD5

Re: Schraeder Valve for fuel rail

Go to the dealership and get a GM part. You get the whole fitting, gasket, and cap. I bought one a few years ago and it was not that much money.
Forum: Body
05-04-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By RAD5

Re: 88 Trans Am GTA Battery Tray

There isn't an aftermarket battery tray for batteries on the driver's side..... please would someone make one!
Forum: South East Region
01-22-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By RAD5

Re: Paint shop in Orlando area?

91, what is the name of your shop? My car is black and I need a good paint job.
Forum: South East Region
01-22-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,587
Posted By RAD5

Re: Orlando Meet anyone?

Hey guys, I missed this thread! My car is a mess, but I am up for getting out an meeting fellow owners. I need some inspiration to get my car back together!
Forum: South East Region
01-22-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 7,005
Posted By RAD5

Re: florida 3g owners

Orlando here. The car is a mess... not enough free time! It's still my baby!
Forum: Body
01-22-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,724
Posted By RAD5

Re: Fresh paint with an immaculate body

If you want a new one... I bet this one even still smells new.
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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-22-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 180,060
Posted By RAD5

Re: Lucas Oil Stabilizer Fail!!! DO NOT BUY!!!

Ok... some real scientific testing? Based on those results if we ran an 80/20 mix in our engine the oil would foam out the filler cap? How do we know if there is actually Lucas product in that thing?...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-24-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,725
Posted By RAD5

Re: aftermarket fuel tank

Yeah, it's bad a$$ but over 3 grand?
Forum: Body
05-31-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By RAD5

Re: Are the spare tire areas reproduced?

Thanks! I thought it came out pretty good. Not sure what the "text book" repair for this was, but It's good enough for me and you can't tell it was repaired.
Forum: Body
05-31-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By RAD5

Re: Are the spare tire areas reproduced?

Here it is all burned in. I was careful in grinding the welds so I wouldn't need very much body filler. Just a real thin skim coat is all I'll need.
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Here it is all primed and ready to go....
Forum: Body
05-31-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By RAD5

Re: Are the spare tire areas reproduced?

Here it is all welded in. You have to tack weld it, making sure to stagger your tacks in order to avoid too much heat, which could result in warping. It looks ugly but you grind the welds anyway. As...
Forum: Body
05-31-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By RAD5

Re: Are the spare tire areas reproduced?

I don't think they are. I went to the U-pull it with my cordless sawzall and cut out what I needed. If you do that just make sure the piece you cut is larger than you need. It's easier to trim it...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-07-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,044
Posted By RAD5

Re: Street & Performance "Ram-Port" ?

Yeah, I see they're pricey. I saw a car at Ecklers that had one and I liked the GM big block look of it.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-28-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,044
Posted By RAD5

Re: Street & Performance "Ram-Port" ?

Go to page 59...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-28-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,044
Posted By RAD5

Street & Performance "Ram-Port" ?

Anybody go this thing? Looks like what's used on the big blocks.

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/2010%20PDF%20CATALOG/catalog2010main.html
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-03-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 544
Posted By RAD5

Short runner tpi intake on ebay

So who bought that one? It went for almost a grand!
Forum: Body
03-03-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By RAD5

Re: Aero wing question ???

Keep the metal trim around the glass... sand it and paint it if it looks bad.
Forum: Body
01-02-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 37,397
Posted By RAD5

Re: T-Top Weatherstrip Kit?

Scott, in 10 years... I went to college for 5, moved to a different state, started a career, and gone through about 5 or 6 girfriends. My thirdgen is just a small side project I have and unfortuntely...
Forum: Body
01-02-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 37,397
Posted By RAD5

Re: T-Top Weatherstrip Kit?

There are about 45 pages, and no I dont have a scanner. Sorry! I knew what you were thinking.
Forum: Body
12-31-2009, 07:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 37,397
Posted By RAD5

Re: T-Top Weatherstrip Kit?

Not sure were you could get one now. It's a GM Service Technology Group STG manual # 22002.63-1 It's copyright 1987.

Try www.hydroe.com That's the company that sold it on ebay.
Forum: Body
12-30-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 37,397
Posted By RAD5

Re: T-Top Weatherstrip Kit?

Guys, if you have a t-top car this book is worth it's weight in gold! It's step by step instructions on how to install, leak check and adjust t-top seals. It even has instructions for door glass...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-24-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By RAD5

Found some pictures of my first thirdgen

I got this car the summer of 1994, did the body work in the spring of 1995.

Before
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After
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Forum: Body
09-26-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By RAD5

Re: Need help getting rear bumper absorber off!

Yeah, looks like I have to get medieval.... I thought it was going to be easy.
Forum: Body
09-26-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By RAD5

Re: Need help getting rear bumper absorber off!

I thought about that but I only have a MIG and the torch has too much of a curve to get it up there.
Forum: Body
09-26-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,982
Posted By RAD5

Re: roof rust fixable..worth it?

Cut sheet metal from a donor car and weld it in. Is it worth it? It all depends on the condition of the rest of the car and the value to you.
Forum: Body
09-26-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By RAD5

Need help getting rear bumper absorber off!

I can't get the top nuts off holding the rear absorber. The bolts were lightly pressed into the absorber and now they're spinning with the nut. I can't reach the bolts with vise grips, its too narrow...
Forum: Body
09-13-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By RAD5

Re: 3rd gen bumper covers made of ??

Yeah, tell me about it! I had a hard time finding one that had the screw holes for the air dam. Are they Thermoset Polyurethane (PUR)?
Forum: Body
09-13-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By RAD5

3rd gen bumper covers made of ??

I have an 89 firebird and I was wondering what the bumper cover is made of.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-13-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 923
Posted By RAD5

Re: stay TPI or go LSx ?

Besides me, guess you do too...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-12-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 923
Posted By RAD5

Re: stay TPI or go LSx ?

I agree with keeping the TPI. I was thinking about dropping in a LS motor but decided to keep the now classic TPI... I like being old school. Besides, the low end torque is a lot of fun!
Forum: Body
06-12-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,885
Posted By RAD5

Re: 1988 pontaic formula special appearance package

I never knew that package existed... glad this thread came back up. I really like the spoiler and fender flares! rutters, match that car up with the new style snow flake rims from YearOne and you...
Forum: Body
06-12-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By RAD5

Re: aero wing color?

I agree, paint it the same color as the rest of the car.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-12-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By RAD5

Re: Crane Cams Demise Official

Well it would be nice if they keep everything in Daytona. I am sure there are a lot of hard working people that would love to have their job back.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-16-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By RAD5

Re: Crane Cams Demise Official

I read that too, however they also mentioned GM keeping Pontiac as a niche brand and we all know that's not the case anymore. I think, by the time they get their magazine published it's old news.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,389
Posted By RAD5

Re: Vise-grips are now made in China!

I read about it in Auto Restorer magazine.
http://www.autorestorermagazine.com/ar/Magazine.aspx?AID=28972

I happened to be in Ace hardware later that day and was investigating to see if it was...
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