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Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,931
Posted By KrisW

Re: Dyno don 1 3/4 headers for sale!

Did you sell these yet?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-23-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 839
Posted By KrisW

Re: EBL flash 2

Bump! I might come after this next week if someone else doesn't buy it....

I've always wanted one
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-23-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

I used to run a high speed route between Tampa and Orlando some years back with this car. I got a tic over 30mpg most of the time and always above 28mpg. The paint job was not super expensive I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-23-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

I'm going to try to post pics as I refurbish, this is my starting point...again......
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-16-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

This car ALMOST got scrapped in order to salvage my other two. However, gas prices being what they are, the situation dictates that this gem be put back on the road. Both front calipers and one rear...
Forum: South East Region
05-12-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,447
Posted By KrisW

Re: Florida thirdgens

I think I might have one of my projects running by then... Hopefully I'll bring a kid with me. We'll see!
Forum: Interior
01-07-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By KrisW

Re: Need help identifying these seats

Looking like Fiero seats, maybe, Due to the attached head rests. I love them. If anyone can confirm this let me know.
Forum: Interior
01-07-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By KrisW

Re: Need help identifying these seats

I've been looking at lots of pics. Maybe some other small GM car? They had third gen sliders bolted on, no mods. I took off the standard sliders and bolted on my 4 way manual sliders. Again, no mods....
Forum: Interior
01-07-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By KrisW

Need help identifying these seats

Hi all. I'm trying To figure out what these seats came out of so that I get the right seat covers. Someone Covered them in a sort of suede type leather when they were in an old hot rod. They were...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-06-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 16,521
Posted By KrisW

Re: Parting 20 firebirds what are your needs?????

Do you have a Firebird 140 mph speedo? Mine is an 89, but I think 86-92 are the same? I know my 85 T/A is different...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-04-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By KrisW

Re: 2.8l and 3.1l hybrid

The 3.1 mpfi didn't show up until 1990 in our cars. From 90 to 92 they are speed density, before 90 the 2.8 mpfi is mass air. The intake stuff is different, heads are the same.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,685
Posted By KrisW

Re: Turbo 3.8 or 5.3 LS?

And what extensive wiring is required? Extensive labor, maybe, to guy the 86 and take the entire harness out and reinstall it in the 84?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,685
Posted By KrisW

Re: Turbo 3.8 or 5.3 LS?

I love the turbo-6 car that you already built. Its not too difficult to swap everything over and clone the old one. I say stick with the magic.

Good luck!
Forum: Engine Swap
09-06-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,783
Posted By KrisW

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

This was the confirmation I was looking for! When using this motor mount setup, how does your oil filter fit?

Great job!
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-18-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 854
Posted By KrisW

1985 Trans Am barn find rebuild

Hello again!

I am definitely one of those guys that gets accused of having "too many irons in the fire" and it is justified. The problem is that when I am searching for parts, its always much...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-18-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

Its time for an update.

Economic realities have been rearing their ugly heads, so not much money to invest.

I bought an 85 Trans Am for parts and it has been transformed into my daily driver....
Forum: Members Camaros
07-18-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,461
Posted By KrisW

Re: My Florida IROC-Z project, here we go!

Well, its time for an update.

Due to certain economic factors, I have had to switch jobs a few times since my last post. The IROC has been taken off the road for now and is currently a "back...
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 IROC TPI VIN F fans/sensor fun! Help!

Anytime the ECM sets code 14, the ECM commands the fan to stay on constantly. You must fix the problem making code 14 to go on to the next step.

Bottom line, you have to run down the wires to the...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By KrisW

Re: Oh what a difference an ECM makes (85 TPI)

Yeah, I used two Chinese 5 pin relays with harness pigtails and put them on the Passenger Side near the blower motor relay. Works good so far. I'm going to do an extended test drive today in the...
Forum: Body
01-12-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,560
Posted By KrisW

Re: Where to draw the line?

No hate coming from here, my best advice is to drive it. I only put parts on my rust bucket that I can take back off and put on another car when the time comes... I would only weld up and patch the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-12-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By KrisW

Re: Parting out 87 GTA

I'd like a price on the ECM; I live in Lakeland so shipping to 33809 or I might just pick it up.

Let me know!
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-12-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,710
Posted By KrisW

Re: My 1990 Formula

None of my hoods ever had anything different than what you got, except an 83 T/A I had with the functional hood scoop stuff.

I usually take out the plug and let out some hot air with it. I've...
Forum: Carburetors
01-12-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,164
Posted By KrisW

Re: E4ME vs eddy or holly

I'll go one better; its a GREAT carb. If you have to buy another one, go and get one for a 350 that was in a half ton pickup so it will be set for your larger engine.

Also don't forget that when...
Forum: Body
01-12-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,560
Posted By KrisW

Re: Where to draw the line?

I drive a much rustier car than that as my daily driver. I say, if you need a car to get to work and back, fix that one. You've got a great drivetrain already installed, decent interior, and you like...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By KrisW

Re: Oh what a difference an ECM makes (85 TPI)

I probably should also mention that I did put a new fuel pump and fuel filter on it straight away. Those were two initial problems I faced before even getting it to fire. The starter also died on the...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By KrisW

Oh what a difference an ECM makes (85 TPI)

I really can't believe it. I am one of those guys that HATES changing ECMs because I never really believe that they are the problem. Its got to be a sensor, a wire, or something else.

Anyhow, I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-20-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By KrisW

Re: camaro 4 cyl. motor

I think you can use the rear wheel drive 82-91 S-10 2.5 four banger in there, too.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-20-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,630
Posted By KrisW

Re: PARTING OUT 5 BIRDS 2 CAMAROS

Do you have an ECM for an 87-88 TPI car? Mine is 5.0 auto but any version of the V8 car will be fine (I can make a chip if I need to.)

Price shipped to 33809
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-05-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By KrisW

Re: f.s. hurst shifter, wheel adapters, gauge cluster

Super deal on that bellhousing, feedback left!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-24-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By KrisW

Re: MAC 48692 Y-pipe from Hawks

This bolts to the stock manifolds. Its got 2 1/2" pipes off of the manifold, then a nice "Y" transition into a 3" pipe
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-19-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By KrisW

Re: MAC 48692 Y-pipe from Hawks

My 3 inch Magnaflow aftermarket cat fits this thing perfectly as well! Two more thumbs up!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-11-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By KrisW

MAC 48692 Y-pipe from Hawks

Simply put, this is a well built piece. I purchased this pipe from Hawks Third gen a few months ago for a different project, but the cat-back never materialized that I needed for that car, so it went...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-06-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By KrisW

Re: f.s. hurst shifter, wheel adapters, gauge cluster

PM me with a price of the bellhousing shipped to 33809...

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-06-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,205
Posted By KrisW

Re: lt1/l98 converted manifold

Following along.

Can you PM me with some more details of exactly what you are doing? I'd like to know what you are changing. Thanks!
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,783
Posted By KrisW

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Still watching with great interest!

I want to get one of these done badly on my car as well.
Forum: TPI
10-31-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By KrisW

Re: stumped. 305

Not sure, and no help here, but that is exactly what my 85 T/A with TPI 305 is doing. I'll be following along to see if you fix yours...

My car has been sitting for a few years. At first it didn't...
Forum: History / Originality
10-31-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By KrisW

Re: what is the technical name for this bird?

My 85 Yellow 4 cylinder bird had a 700R4 in it when I got it, and I have no reason to believe that it was a retro fit.
Forum: History / Originality
10-30-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By KrisW

Re: what is the technical name for this bird?

Its a bad answer, but they are only worth what someone is willing to pay. You'll need the VIN to see if it was a Trans Am or just a base model that got cut for that roadster kit. Obviously, the T/A...
Forum: TPI
10-28-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By KrisW

Re: 85 TPI Help

I just picked up an 85 Trans Am with TPI (non runner in a barn) so I'm following along.
Forum: South East Region
09-11-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,447
Posted By KrisW

Re: Florida thirdgens

That's my scenario as well. I wanted to start with a 3rd gen disc brake housing and then upgrade everything else from there.

If I stumble upon one I'll PM you.
Forum: South East Region
09-10-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,447
Posted By KrisW

Re: Florida thirdgens

I have one from an 84 T/A. I'm rebuilding it with heavier stuff to run in one of my cars. What exactly do you need?
Forum: Members Camaros
08-29-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,461
Posted By KrisW

Re: My Florida IROC-Z project, here we go!

Well, I've been working tons of overtime and I'm daily driving the IROC about 1/2 the time and my Firebird the other half. The IROC is doing well, and I guess I'll have to finish fixing it up now!
...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,783
Posted By KrisW

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Can't wait to see how this gets done!
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-26-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

Update:

The Firebird has been performing its duties as daily driver reasonably enough. A while back, I did score a replacement AC compressor and lines that is much better than what I have now....
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-30-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,880
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

Had some extra time yesterday and my new Alpine SPS-406 speakers came in the mail (thank God for overtime now and then) so I put the two together and installed them in the car.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By KrisW

Re: Alpine SPS-406 front speakers

After doing lots of reading on here (and measuring my IROC) it seems that if you use the flat plastic spacers they fit well with no mods in a Camaro dash.

Firebird guys may have a clearance issue....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By KrisW

Alpine SPS-406 front speakers

Rather than buy OEM replacement front speakers, I opted for an upgrade to aftermarket good stuff. These Alpine speakers really sound great.

I was especially impressed with all the "stuff" that...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-27-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,046
Posted By KrisW

Re: Rare Aftermarket Fiberglass notchback; possibly Motion Performance

I'm working some overtime and trying to gather up some money. If I hit my target I'll talk to you...

Till then, to the top! Good luck!
Forum: V6
06-25-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Posted By KrisW

Re: 88 V6 Firebird rear main seal size?

Hahahahahhahahhahah

As the title states, 1988 2.8V6 engine.

I'm running the T5 trans.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-25-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,547
Posted By KrisW

Re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Tune your CCC, it can support what you have going. There are some articles around here from 57kid who really got his running well. I'd research those if I were you.
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