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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-12-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,974
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: 88 Trans Am GTA L98

bump for price drop to $2800
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-14-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,974
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

88 Trans Am GTA L98

The day I thought would never come finally has, I have decided to sell my GTA. This was the car that got me through college and I didn't think I'd ever let it go. However after graduating and...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-17-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Looking for a 86 TA Hatch Assembly

Pocket, thanks for the offer. I really want one with defrost though.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-12-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Looking for a 86 TA Hatch Assembly

Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to try and find something closer. I'll keep you in mind as a backup though.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-11-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Looking for a 86 TA Hatch Assembly

Yes, exploded. I never touched the hinge bolts. I had the hatch resting on a pack of paper towels to keep it propped up a bit, and I laid the new silicone and bolted the metal decklid back to the...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-10-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Looking for a 86 TA Hatch Assembly

After trying to realign the decklid on my GTA my rear glass exploded. So now I'm looking for a replacement. I'd prefer an 86 for the brake light up high, but any year with the wrap around spoiler...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-08-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 25,482
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: (PA) Parting Out Multiple Camaros / Firebirds / Trans Ams

How much for the complete hatch from the 86 TA? You said it had the wrap around wing right? I realize I'd have to pick this up.
Forum: Body
06-07-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,733
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Hatch Pull-Down Help Desperately Needed!

Did you reuse your existing Striker Switch? Or was a new one on the replacement unit?
...
Forum: TPI
06-05-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: help identifying cut wires / connector

The round thing in the second pick is a junction point where the fusible links attached for the cooling fan circuit. The wire that is cut off is actually the fusible link, the wire itself burns up...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-10-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,170
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Garage clean....355ci....rims, intakes.etc...

Do the wheels have the different front/rear offsets to fit a 3rd gen properly?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-12-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,897
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Parting Out 1988 Firebird GTA

How about the door panel rails (black pieces on top of door). Are they crack free? Shipped to 24477.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Parting out 87 GTA

What kind of condition is the dash pad in?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-10-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,744
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: parting out 1989 firebird gta 5.7tpi

How much for the dash pad? Any cracks in it? Shipped to 24477
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-10-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,873
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brand New ROH ZR6 wheels

I couldn't make out the backspacing from that pic you posted. Are all 4 wheels the same? or are there fronts and backs like the factory wheels?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-10-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,261
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: parting out 1989 firebird gta 5.7tpi

How much for the front bumper/nose shipped to 24477? Any major defects? I can't quite tell from the pics.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-20-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: '97 T56 swap with upgrades

Where in IN are you?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: TPI engine,trans,ECM

What is the ECM part number? What memcal is in it, if it has one?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,041
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: TPIS parte and heads

Got the Miniram today, looks great. Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-24-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,041
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: TPIS parte and heads

PM sent on Miniram
Forum: TPI
12-19-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,390
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: lets put an end to my TPI timing issue

A long time ago, my car wouldn't start unless the timing was 40* BTDC. After trying everything I finally figured out that my EGR valve was stuck open, letting exhaust gasses back in at cold idle and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-03-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,452
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Accel 74197 DFI superam Intake ??

Your picture only shows the base. Is that all you're selling, or do you have the runners and plenum too?
Forum: TPI
06-14-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: inconstant idle

I'd go with the GM's and save $160.
Forum: TPI
06-12-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Swap to TPI and now not running right

The way timing works on a TPI is different than a carb. The base timing (with the ESC unhooked) is supposed to be 6* BTDC. The ECM then controls the timing from there. I know from reprogramming...
Forum: TPI
06-12-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: inconstant idle

The only possible reason that it would run richer with the stock injectors than the 40's is if one of the injectors was stuck open, which is a real possibility. However, continuing to use the 40's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,394
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: 4th gen headlight motor fit 3rd gen?

No, it is not a direct fit, or even an easy one (at least from an LS1 car, IDK about LT1 cars).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Thinking of making a purchase but wanted to check...

While that top end kit will "work" in the fact that it will bolt onto your engine, it will take a lot of work in tuning the ECM for that monster cam (230/234 @ .050) to run right. Also, with the...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 600
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: inconstant idle

Yeah, installing 40# injectors without recalibrating the ECM is only going to give you tons of grief. This is because you are now injecting almost double (180%) the fuel that the ECM thinks it is. ...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Engine water leak! What is this.....?

If what you say is true, then something must have been in there plugging it so that the coolant didn't spew out.

I think that you have this installed in a truck right, not an F-body? Since you...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Swap to TPI and now not running right

When you're checking the timing you are unhooking the ESC wire (tan/black on the passenger side firewall) right? If you're not then you're going to be fighting the computer trying to advance it all...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Timing and ESC

The base timing for all TPI's is 6* BTDC. Sorry, but I don't have any ideas to help you at the moment.
Forum: TPI
06-10-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: TPI Help Needed!!!!

The radio going off is of key interest to me, no way a fuel filter can do that. To me it sounds like something is shorting out, causing other electrical issues. Check your TPS for shorts at & near...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-10-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: accel dfi setup for sale

Is this still for sale? If so, I'm very interested.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brake/Vacuum Issues

OK, I checked the vacuum again in drive today and it was only 9", so I'm going to hold off on the booster for now. I've noticed that Summit and Jegs both sell vacuum reserve canisters...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-19-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: tuning hardware

Any chance you still have the Pocket Programmer for sale?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brake/Vacuum Issues

I don't know of many J/Ys around here, but a reman'd one from Advance is $88 - that's not too bad. Before I go buy it though, if it was bad, would it show it only at idle, or all the time? Cause...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brake/Vacuum Issues

That was in park. All of the mods shown above happened at once as it was a crate motor that I dropped in (has about 35k miles on it now), and the brakes worked fine for all of those miles even with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brake/Vacuum Issues

OK, took me a while to get around to it, but I finally got a vacuum gauge on the engine, and I am getting exactly 12" at idle. Do you think I should replace the brake booster, or work on ways of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: Brake/Vacuum Issues

I guess I should add my list of mods:

350 w/ LT4 Hot Cam & Edelbrock 6085 heads
stock TPI intake
30 lb SVO Injectors
AFPR
SLP 1 3/4" headers (w/o AIR)
removed all smog equipment
custom PROM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Brake/Vacuum Issues

Hey guys, it's been years since I've posted on here because my GTA has been parked since 2002. I'm trying to resurrect it now, and I'm having trouble getting it to pass inspection because they say...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-12-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 737
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Re: parting out 87 gta in florida

Is the driveshaft aluminum or steel? If aluminum, how much?
Forum: TPI
09-08-2004, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

I agree with bnoon, check the removal of the...

I agree with bnoon, check the removal of the remote start system. Since your car has VATS, in order for the remote start to work they would have had to setup a relay wired to resistors to simulate...
Forum: TPI
08-03-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Please don't take offense at this, becuase it's...

Please don't take offense at this, becuase it's not clear in your post..... But, are you trying to twist on the long skinny part? You should just be able to slip a regular old box-end wrench over...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 58,102
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Part number will probably vary between...

Part number will probably vary between manufacturers, but the length you want is 96.8 (inches I guess). Stock belt is 98.6
Forum: TPI
07-30-2004, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,116
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

I've never had any dealings with TPIS, so I can't...

I've never had any dealings with TPIS, so I can't advise you one way or the other there. But they've been around a long time, so they have to be doing something right at least.

Anyway, it's been...
Forum: TPI
07-29-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,116
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

OK if you have 64 cc heads right now, then the 72...

OK if you have 64 cc heads right now, then the 72 cc AFR's would drop your c/r to 8.4:1 (horrible for NA but good for forced induction), and the 68 cc AFR's would make it a 8.7:1 which is still low...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2004, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: TPI
07-28-2004, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
tpi
Views: 429
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Easiest way to tell if the ECM is SD is it will...

Easiest way to tell if the ECM is SD is it will have three connector plugs, MAF ones only have two. Also there should be a part number on it somewhere that ends in 730, MAF's end in 165.

And yes,...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

The PROM doesn't care about the rearend ratio,...

The PROM doesn't care about the rearend ratio, but yes the manual tranny would be a problem. Most people who run manual trannies with an auto problem experience driveability issues in the lower...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,116
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

If you're going to be using an LT1 intake, you...

If you're going to be using an LT1 intake, you definately want the 195 cc runners. The short runner high volume nature of the LT1 intake will take full advantage of these. The only reason to go...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2004, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,220
Posted By Scott 88 GTA

Call Scoggin Dickey and tell them you want a...

Call Scoggin Dickey and tell them you want a 4-bolt main, they'll custom build anything you want. That's where I got my crate engine from. At the time they were selling what they called an L98...
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