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Forum: Electronics
01-08-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,832
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Wiper motor wiring nightmare

Awesome. Glad it worked out for you. You are correct about the angle of the switch. Depending on which route you go you may have to clearance your collar to allow for the turn signal up/down...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,466
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Steering horrendous after complete rebuild

Did you adjust the drag link/center link per the instructions in the manual? Anytime you put in a new idler arm you should at least check this measurement.

It sounds basic but did you get an...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,497
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Looking to maggie my lq4,need advice.

Don't give up yet! Repair it. As long as you can live with a smokey interior smell. Sucks to see it charred like that.
Forum: Electronics
08-28-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,832
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Wiper motor wiring nightmare

Cant be done the way the OP has it setup. If the wiper/washer switch is from a 2001 it will never drive the 1991 wiper motor. The internal switching of the 2001 wiper/washer switch is different. ...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-28-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 36,913
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: FINALLY! Out with the old...in with the new!!

Have you checked into blasting your pan with walnut shells or plastic media? I've heard that those are a good option for cleaning parts without being too abrasive. There are a hundred different...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-28-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,054
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Lsx coil swaps

You can use the same wires if you have to. They reach fine but all the slack is pulled out of them.

Im running 6.0l coils with ls6 manifold and ls1 fuel rails. If you are very careful you can...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Idler arm pitman arm lenth?

Sounds strange to me but i have never investigated that issue. I know that there is an alignment procedure for the center(drag)link. It involves adjusting the height from right to left. These...
Forum: Electronics
08-14-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,832
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Wiper motor wiring nightmare

Working on this swap right now. Will post when I figure it out as well.
Forum: FAQ Board
07-23-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 809
Views: 257,747
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period

Thanks for the pics and the measurements! After looking at the pics that alacran posted I am a little bit concerned. It seems like there is hardly any spindle left to bolt to after all the cutting...
Forum: FAQ Board
07-12-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 809
Views: 257,747
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period

Thanks for taking charge on this issue. Looking to do this upgrade as soon as I can source parts. One question I would like to ask is if anyone has a dimension from the center of the hub(axis of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-21-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Take a look at the seals-it-grommet website. They give a very in depth explanation of their products. They will tell you how far the seal can stretch depending on what size you buy. I stretched...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-20-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 483
Views: 101,951
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LS3 Engine Swap

Looking awesome. Do you think you will have it ready by next summer?
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-12-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,403
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LS1 Wiring question ... yeah another one lol

If you want to do this right and learn it correctly then I highly suggest buying a service manual. Not a chilton or haynes but an actual gm service manual. I bought mine on ebay for $120 so be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-05-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,546
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: So Cal member gets “attacked” for planning LS1 swap

Can anyone really argue the point if they haven't done both? It seems like the only way to get a good comparison is to build and drive a tpi car and then build and drive a lsx car. For the people...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,056
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LSX CAI?

There ya go O.P. 3.75" all the way!
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,056
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LSX CAI?

Stock throttle body is just about 4 inches o.d. Stock maf for trucks and aftermarket mafs are 4 inches also. Using 4 inch piping makes connections easy. No reducers.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,056
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LSX CAI?

4 inches pile! 4 inches! Mine is a firebird also and it is overkill but it looks awesome in my opinion.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/PadreSmith/wiring102.jpg
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,870
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Need some pics of the engine bay but I wouldn't think it would be much different. Gas pedal linkage and cruise control linkage may need to be adjusted but no big deal. If you are staying with...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-26-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,335
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Bought a ls1....what did i get myself into lol :O..nervous

Its not a craze. Its a sickness!:crazy:
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-25-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,335
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Bought a ls1....what did i get myself into lol :O..nervous

I'll come right out and say it, You have no idea what you got yourself into. I mean that as a good thing not to scare you. You have no idea how much fun an ls based motor will be in a 3rd gen. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-23-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,315
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Which newer fuse/relay boxes to look for (ls1 swap)?

That fuse box you linked to will work but $50 plus shipping seems awfully high. If you want to go the cheap route go with pockets suggestion and scrounge the junkyards. I've found that el dorados,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-22-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,315
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Which newer fuse/relay boxes to look for (ls1 swap)?

Warning! Use only in case of excess money and lack of time

http://www.painlesswiring.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=30107&SearchAll=Customs
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

The 19025 is a gates hose part number but the 3038 is unknown at the moment. I will edit post when i find out.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 963
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: no start! need help!

I think that pocket was suggesting that you unplug the ecm and check each wire coming from the ecm going to the coil harness connector. Don't actually check the ecm but just the wires. You're...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Some without wiring or pcm in the way!

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Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

The heater hose routing is completely stock except for the connections to the water pump. Stock hose runs from heater core to heater control valve. The other stock hose runs from the heater core to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: a couple race vids, spirited driving vids, and a surprise

Well you should be running faster now without the spoiler! Less drag and less weight.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 963
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: no start! need help!

Have you checked to make sure you are getting 12 volts to the coil packs? Should be a pink wire that connects at the ignition coil bracket on the large connector in the middle. I got my money on a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Right on thanks. Once I repaint the engine bay I will probably go with a low gloss black. I think the flat black works well with the hoses, wire looms and the intake. But I think a low gloss will...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Pocket, your harness looks awesome. It takes a surprisingly long time to do wiring right. Your results show the effort. If you are interested I bought 3 pair of those black connectors new. Let me...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Glad someone else can appreciate my ocd with wiring. Thanks again for the easy but more easily overlooked trick of hiding wiring underneath the fuel rails.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-18-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: LSx swap in progress...what wiring do I keep?

I would start by finding some wiring diagrams for the year of your harness and taking a good long look at that. After you get familiar with it then take some tape or sticky labels and mark every...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-17-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,859
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Third times the charm - 90 Iroc + Ls3+

Looking very nice.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-17-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Finished pic of pcm wiring harness. All insignificant wiring removed all the way to pcm. Skip shift solenoid, rear 02 sensors, etc. Wiring harness was bundled in powerbraid wiring wrap. A seals...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-17-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,263
Posted By FirehawkSS

Finished engine bay wiring 6.0l

Finally had time to finish the wiring in the engine bay for my 6.0l swap. A quick explanation then the pics. I had the pcm in the engine bay first so that I could get the car started and tested. ...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-02-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: WTB OEM Louvers

OK. Thanks for looking
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-30-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: WTB OEM Louvers

still for sale
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/PadreSmith/Parts%20for%20sale/Picture015.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/PadreSmith/Parts%20for%20sale/Picture010.jpg...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-10-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 350
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: Convertible parts

I have windshield weatherstripping if interested
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-10-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: WTB OEM Louvers

I have rear louvers for a 1989 formula. If that is a similar style to the camaro then I have 'em. Shipping would probably be the only problem
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-10-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: 140mph gauge cluster and vert molding

gauges sold
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-09-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: 140mph gauge cluster and vert molding

cluster sold pending payment
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-09-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: 140mph gc. 1988 rear disc. vert molding

cluster sold pending payment
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-08-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By FirehawkSS

140mph gauge cluster and vert molding

Selling windshield molding for a vert maro or bird. It is used with no pits cracks or tears.
$45 plus shipping

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/PadreSmith/Parts%20for%20sale/ebay009.jpg
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-08-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By FirehawkSS

140mph gc. 1988 rear disc. vert molding

Selling windshield molding for a vert maro or bird. It is used with no pits cracks or tears.
$45 plus shipping

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/PadreSmith/Parts%20for%20sale/ebay009.jpg
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-18-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 31,565
Posted By FirehawkSS

Re: ls1 with stock radiator?

Anyone consider a 360 deg swivel thermostat housing from byunspeed. Also Katech makes a straight outlet aluminum anodized thermo housing too. If you are willing to spend the money these might be...
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