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Convertibles
04-23-2024, 09:30 AM
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Top replacement pic overload
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Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Top replacement pic overload
Looks EXCELLENT ! Thanks for posting? Did you view the video, I posted? For ME, it is easier to understand, than photos and text. HOWEVER, the video Skips over the part about stapling the pads to...
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Convertibles
04-21-2024, 03:39 PM
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Top replacement pic overload
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Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Top replacement pic overload
I have watched that video many times and did not see him use a stapler. With you pointing it out, I see the staples at 05;48 in the video. I guess I will be ordering the staples, from Amazon....
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Body
04-20-2024, 07:16 AM
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How to fix this fender gap? 1985 z28
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413
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: How to fix this fender gap? 1985 z28
Good question!
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Convertibles
04-20-2024, 07:14 AM
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Top replacement pic overload
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454
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Top replacement pic overload
BEST 3RD Gen Top video I have found.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOaqXyBpjvY&list=PLK5rdPAHMlNSW_-35m93bk_AIHGMldmKq&index=8
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Convertibles
04-20-2024, 07:13 AM
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Top replacement pic overload
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454
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Top replacement pic overload
I watched a Third gen Camaro top install, on youtube. Said Camaro did not have a headliner and staples were never used. Are the staples only on Verts with a headliner?
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Tech / General Engine
04-18-2024, 08:42 PM
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1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
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184
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
"AlkyIROC" Thanks. It turned out to be a leak in my40+ year old, R12 Manifold Set. All charged up now and blowing COLD!
Forum:
Convertibles
04-18-2024, 11:28 AM
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Top replacement pic overload
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Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Top replacement pic overload
Where do the 3/8" Stainless Steel staples get used? My 1989 IROC Z Vert, which does not have a headliner, does not seem to use staples. Also, looking on Amazon, I see SS T50 staples 3/8" Crown,...
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Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 02:32 PM
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1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
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184
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
Since I can not locate (so far) the leak, I was thinking dump a can of R134A in , to then look for the dye or use my electronic leak detector. Then pull it out. My R12 is limited and about $35 a...
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Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 01:36 PM
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1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
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184
Posted By
mikeceli
1989 IROC Z Vert air conditioning won't hold vacuum but I can't find a leak!
Hello!
1989 Camaro IROC Z Convertible..305 TPI LB9 / AT
Previous owner had it converted to R134A, but it was too low on refrigerant to engage the clutch and cool. I hooked up my R134A Manifold...
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Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 01:32 PM
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L31 blowing smoke
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186
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: L31 blowing smoke
I'd seat those rings, by warming up the engine and driving it on low traffic, surface streets. Accelerate at approx. 1/2- or so throttle to about 40 MPH, and pull your foot off the gas pedal. This...
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Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 01:18 PM
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Small white plastic T gizmo?
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192
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Small white plastic T gizmo?
Looks like Amazon has the Dorman 47150 and "GM" 15-50568 I ordered on for my vacuum fitting assortment. Just to have.
Forum:
Body
04-04-2024, 05:04 AM
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Door weather stripping
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305
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Door weather stripping
From what I have read about aftermarket weatherstrip, over the past 40 years or so, is that weatherstrip is the prominent example of deficient, junk aftermarket parts,
One pays good money for...
Forum:
Engine Swap
03-31-2024, 12:16 PM
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Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro
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50,819
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro
Actually, I'm considering a Remote Control Gas Airplane, engine swap, for my Nose Hair Trimmer!
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Engine Swap
03-31-2024, 12:14 PM
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Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro
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50,819
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro
:iagree:
25+ years in professional auto repair business, Lifetime DIY "Car Guy" and I would not even consider a different brand engine.
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-21-2024, 06:52 AM
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Purple camaros?
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28,443
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Purple camaros?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x900/68_huffy_rail_now_mine_05b79fcfacbcc5262f65ef235fcf7e9326853d64.jpg...
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Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2024, 08:17 PM
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Never Order Delphi Fuel Pump from Rock Auto
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571
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Never Order Delphi Fuel Pump from Rock Auto
SAD!
I remember when Dorman was GOOD and Delphi was OE GM. Delphi is still GM, but when they are selling parts, no longer installed on the assembly line, I believe GM is not monitoring production...
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Aftermarket Product Review
03-19-2024, 11:53 AM
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Never Order Delphi Fuel Pump from Rock Auto
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571
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Never Order Delphi Fuel Pump from Rock Auto
In my opinion, 30 Days is a lousy warranty! One hardly has time to install it. Should be one year. I got in the Auto repair business in 1973. Defective parts were uncommon, back then. I used to...
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Engine Swap
03-06-2024, 10:07 PM
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1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
THANK YOU!
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Engine Swap
03-06-2024, 10:04 PM
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1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
Error.
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Engine Swap
03-06-2024, 10:02 PM
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1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
Thank you, "Sofakingdom" ! You have been the "Voice of reason" many times on this forum!
Thank you ALL.!
Mike Celi.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-05-2024, 02:24 PM
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WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
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166
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
Turns out, someone else bought the TA. Thanks VERY much, All! Mike
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Engine Swap
03-04-2024, 11:44 PM
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18
1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
My SMOG desires has NOTHING to do with Utah SMOG laws. I want a product I can sell to folks in States with SMOG laws and without. It should at least, appear legit. That way if it fails the sniffer, a...
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Engine Swap
03-04-2024, 06:07 PM
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18
1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
I am flexible on the SMOG issue. Given that all SBC look alike, on the outside, anything with whatever the LG4 had emission wise would work. The OE GM emission decal is missing from the engine...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-04-2024, 12:52 PM
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5
WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
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166
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
Text message sent, Thank you. Mike
Forum:
Engine Swap
03-04-2024, 11:33 AM
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18
1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
No SMOG checks in S Utah, SMOG check up north, in Salt Lake City. I just do not want the burden of trying to sell a non smog-able car. Nor an extreme engine swap, the only Restoration Shops, or...
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Engine Swap
03-04-2024, 07:05 AM
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1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1352_07cf5f1ffd73e89b6eb9a1817c8f5a92d4a73172.jpeg...
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Engine Swap
03-04-2024, 06:59 AM
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1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
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505
Posted By
mikeceli
1986 TA originally a 305 LG4, what's a good Smogable, 350 EASY swap?
I'm looking at a 1986 Trans Am, for sale.
It was originally a Feedback Rochester 4V, 305 LG4, auto trans car. Somebody replaced the original engine with the pictured engine, which has a...
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History / Originality
03-03-2024, 05:54 PM
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10
What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
Anyone care to opine what I should offer $ ?
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History / Originality
03-02-2024, 10:29 PM
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10
What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
would like to get a complete, used engine, with feedback Rochester 4V, and all engine mounted , applicable for 1986, SMOG equipment. What other "Take out" , feedback Carb, Chevy engine would be a...
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History / Originality
03-02-2024, 10:17 PM
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What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/959x720/86_red_ta_fb_5ef69579a0a0fbfa90605bc9c48e128b4f2a2c43.jpg...
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History / Originality
03-02-2024, 06:45 PM
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What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
What makes you say it is a 350? The Valve cover decal says 305.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-02-2024, 04:29 PM
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5
WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
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166
Posted By
mikeceli
WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.
I am negotiating a purchase of a 1986 Trans Am, that had it's OE carb, intake, EGR, engine harness etc removed. I will need AIR System IF it was originally there. In place now is a Holly carb and...
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History / Originality
03-02-2024, 02:57 PM
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10
What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
PS OP HERE. I saw an O2 sensor,with a cut , single wire on the left exhaust manifold. My Haynes Shop Manual indicates it was originally a “Feedback Rochester “ .
The body, interior, wheels are all...
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History / Originality
03-02-2024, 02:48 PM
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10
What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
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370
Posted By
mikeceli
What engine was this TA built with? What’s in it now?Pics
Hi I looked , to possibly BUY, at a 1996 Trans A VIN. 1G2FW87H1GL235698. VIN H indicates 305 4v. What can youse tell me about that.
Nice clean car, except a Knucklehead put what looks like a...
Forum:
Body
03-01-2024, 02:51 PM
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26
Trans Am totaled - advice needed
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1,116
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed
I am sorry your car got wrecked. I hope things work out well. You might want to speak to a Personal Injury Attorney and get yourself examined for possible hidden damage. Plus, the other party's...
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Engine Swap
02-17-2024, 02:54 PM
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22
Smog Legal 1989 camero z28 5.7 350 V8 engine swap
Views:
677
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Smog Legal 1989 camero z28 5.7 350 V8 engine swap
THANK YOU.
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Interior Parts for Sale
02-17-2024, 11:20 AM
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283
[RI]
Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale
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44,736
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale
PM in the works, "John". Thanks.
Forum:
Engine Swap
02-17-2024, 10:13 AM
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22
Smog Legal 1989 camero z28 5.7 350 V8 engine swap
Views:
677
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Smog Legal 1989 camero z28 5.7 350 V8 engine swap
QUESTION. What "So Cal TPI guys" accomplished this? Maybe they could help the OP, or sell a reprogramed PROM?
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Interior Parts for Sale
02-16-2024, 05:27 PM
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283
[RI]
Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale
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44,736
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale
Hello JOHN, or anyone!
The OE Ford 6 Disc CD changer in my 2003 Lincoln Town Car, is INOP. It has 12Volts going in but when you press the "Eject" button on the changer, the Cartridge does not come...
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DFI and ECM
02-13-2024, 06:15 PM
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157
This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance
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30,800
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance
"TP " Brian has answered many questions about the LB9 to L98 conversion I may do..."Someday"!
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Firebirds for Sale
02-11-2024, 12:08 PM
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5
[NC]
1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible
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1,234
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible
Looks clean and dry!
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-03-2024, 12:54 PM
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44
Routing spark plug wires so they look cool
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14,722
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Routing spark plug wires so they look cool
Plug wires should cross at an approximate 90 degree angle, once, to prevent "crossfire". One cylinder inducing spark into another cylinder. keep that in mind as you make it pretty!
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
02-01-2024, 01:28 PM
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5
[NC]
1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible
Views:
1,234
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible
Looks very nice!
Pics of a rot free underside will get it SOLD!
Forum:
History / Originality
01-29-2024, 02:46 PM
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9
1989 formula goes for $5,500 at Barrett Jackson
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432
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1989 formula goes for $5,500 at Barrett Jackson
Well BOUGHT, IMO!
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-28-2024, 10:30 AM
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1,371
Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event
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122,286
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event
TWO nice Third Gens! Observe how one can appreciate the styling of the one with its hood CLOSED.
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History / Originality
01-28-2024, 03:06 AM
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1989 formula goes for $5,500 at Barrett Jackson
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432
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1989 formula goes for $5,500 at Barrett Jackson
:iagree:
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Electronics
01-27-2024, 11:08 AM
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11
1985 iroc istr panel fuse only pops if tail light fuse is in
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307
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1985 iroc istr panel fuse only pops if tail light fuse is in
"Sofakingdom", Is "Skillet" the same as "Joe MaGee"? (The guy we blame for cobbed up work).
'
Great info in your post, as usual!
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History / Originality
01-10-2024, 11:46 AM
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4
1991 camaro goes for $4,950 at Mecum Kissimmee
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303
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1991 camaro goes for $4,950 at Mecum Kissimmee
Old saying about "Race Cars" , which this KINDOF is, "He who builds it, looses"!
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History / Originality
01-04-2024, 01:59 AM
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8
1988 TA goes for $6,600 at Mecum Kissimmee
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411
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: 1988 TA goes for $6,600 at Mecum Kissimmee
Well BOUGHT!
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
01-02-2024, 06:53 AM
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8
Air pump noise
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422
Posted By
mikeceli
Re: Air pump noise
Second THANKS, Vader. I will check my "One Way Valve(s) also.
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