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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-16-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,369
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

1989 White Trans Am GTA 5 spd 350 TPI with A/C - $1800

1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA $1800 OBO
White with gray leather
350 TPI 5 spd
Ran 14.2s at 97 mph (2004)
Approx. 128+K miles on chassis
3rd owner, owned since 2000


Call or Text 321-720-5085...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-16-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Re: 1989 Trans Am GTA 5 spd 350 Supercharged $3200

Supercharger is sold. Car is now converted back to 730 code and has working A/C.
Cleaned up a little (hood vents installed, radio cover and climate controls in correct places.)

I'm going to...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-02-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

1989 Trans Am GTA 5 spd 350 Supercharged $3200 (CLOSED PER OP's REQUEST)

1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA $1800 OBO
White with gray leather
350 TPI 5 spd
Ran 14.2s at 97 mph (2004)
Approx. 128+K miles on chassis
3rd owner, owned since 2000


Call or Text...
Forum: TBI
10-13-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,209
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Re: MODS vs. 1/4 mile times. 9 Timeslips inside.

Thanks, it would be doing better if I didn't buy a house in FL in 2005, that's for sure. Having some good, practical, hands on knowledge always helps.

It's LeMans blue, they made C5s and C6s in...
Forum: TBI
10-12-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,209
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Re: MODS vs. 1/4 mile times. 9 Timeslips inside.

Yeah, I get a kick out seeing a post from something I was part of 5+ years ago. Saw one on STS Turbos (the rear mounted ones), foot in mouth for sure. haha.

I recently used the forum to track down...
Forum: TBI
10-12-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,209
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Re: MODS vs. 1/4 mile times. 9 Timeslips inside.

Awesome, going back memory lane. Keep up with it, modding cars is fun. This forum has by far the most technical info out of any I've been to.

Update on the car, I still have it. It quit running in...
Forum: TBI
06-25-2005, 10:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Me too, well ~198 whp and ~25x rwtq same mods,...

Me too, well ~198 whp and ~25x rwtq same mods, stock TBI heads.

I'd say headers and a decent chip (or tuning) would get you 200+ hp flywheel.
Forum: Power Adders
05-01-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,076
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I have ~8-10K miles and a little over a year of...

I have ~8-10K miles and a little over a year of everyday driving at 10+ psi, but lately been max ~7 psi (due to belt slip) on a stock rebuilt LO5? (swirlport heads and roller cam) 350. That should...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2004, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,365
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

1 fitting to connect your stock brake line to the...

1 fitting to connect your stock brake line to the 4th gen stuff, if you already had rear discs. New springs to keep your tires from rubbing the fenders with a load in the rear of the car.
Forum: TPI
10-02-2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Do you have the TPI yet? If you plan on swapping...

Do you have the TPI yet? If you plan on swapping in a crate motor at some time, I would probably swap in a good induction system as well. It maybe easier and more benificial to swap to an...
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I agree with TPI 383, go turbo if you want to do...

I agree with TPI 383, go turbo if you want to do that or put on a roots style supercharger. I can't see why you would want boost at that low of a RPM with a large engine. Blowing off excess belt...
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2004, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,582
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

The real question is how fast do those turbos...

The real question is how fast do those turbos spin at? I know a small power plant turbine/generator similar in size spins 3600 rpm and a safe decceleration rate to stop takes ~half a day.
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I've been running 9.3:1 stock swirl port iron...

I've been running 9.3:1 stock swirl port iron heads and 9-12 psi depending on belt slippage with no problems for 4-5K miles. I live in central FL where air temp is in the ~90 everyday and water temp...
Forum: Power Adders
03-31-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

24 lbs @ 55-60 psi Stock pump and ATI...

24 lbs @ 55-60 psi

Stock pump and ATI inline.

Haven't put a wideband on there yet or really pushed the RPMs but it seems alright.

EDIT:
Did some WOT runs with the wideband.
It doesn't seem...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-26-2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

350, D1-SC, T5, clutch?? SPEC stage 2 or 3?

Finally got my D1-SC with a 3 core IC installed ~8-10 psi. It's a full weight car ~3700 lb race weight. Ran 14.1-14.2 @ 96-97 mph on street tires NA. 2.0x 60' is the norm.

Anyways, the stock...
Forum: Power Adders
03-25-2004, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Just an update on my install. Severe over...

Just an update on my install. Severe over heating with the blower, 180* stat, some black plastic ducting left behind the bumper cover and only one cooling fan on. Think 250* within 3 miles of...
Forum: TBI
03-17-2004, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,580
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Spark knock will make a car die after the 1/8...

Spark knock will make a car die after the 1/8 mile.

Picked up .3 sec and 3 or 4 mph by simply reducing base timing in my TPI one hot night when I could just feel the car not making power after...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-17-2004, 12:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

VSS signal

I'm getting a VSS code, this is an '89 car, which has a factory electric speedo. I know I had to splice some wires and run them to pins for the 165 to 730 swap.

Do I have to change something in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-16-2004, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,489
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

what type of bulbs are those (both new and old) ?...

what type of bulbs are those (both new and old) ? blue, ultra white, etc.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-16-2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Car started up using 749 code. running pretty...

Car started up using 749 code. running pretty rough, but idles as good as it did before. Thanks
Forum: TBI
03-16-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,580
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Nice times. That's up there with myself and a...

Nice times. That's up there with myself and a few others that have hit 14s with bolt-ons to the engine. I think I ran 14.7 @ 93 mph with bolt-ons and gears, car only made 178 rwhp at the time.
Forum: DIY PROM
03-14-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

is $4000 the same location as 04000 in pocket...

is $4000 the same location as 04000 in pocket programmer 2?

Also how does that "copy /b file.bin + file.bin newfile.bin" work in TunerPro.

I set the file size to 16 kb total chip size to 32...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-14-2004, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Yeah I set the cylinder value to 0 in TunerPro. ...

Yeah I set the cylinder value to 0 in TunerPro. I thinking it's something to do with stacking the bin files or something along those lines.

The MEMCAL is the same one I use with the 730 code,...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-14-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

749 swap issue

originally a 165, now been running with a 730 code and computer. Tried to swap to the 749 code but car won't stay running.

Basically I know the re-pin went right b/c I swapped back to the 730...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,725
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

My 2 cents on the auto is best theory

25thrss, If the torque converter is the best thing, then why doesn't F1 cars have them, I believe their rules would allow something like that. Why do Prostock and funny/top fuel cars use a clutch?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 836
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Looks good for a stock head TPI 305, my TBI with...

Looks good for a stock head TPI 305, my TBI with similar mods (exhaust) and cam made 200 rwhp and 244 rwtq. I think that makes a good comparison to what the TPI intake can do on an engine with stock...
Forum: Power Adders
03-09-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Just finished installing my D1-SC and 3 core IC,...

Just finished installing my D1-SC and 3 core IC, haven't run the blower yet, but did notice an increase in my coolant temp during the first day (today) of NA driving probably ~10* jump in ~5 mile...
Forum: Power Adders
03-09-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,471
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I'll assume you are taking carbs and price into...

I'll assume you are taking carbs and price into account otherwise, I'd say there is no comparison in a regular Roots blower vs. turbo and fuel injection type arguement.

Many 4 cylinder "ricers"...
Forum: Power Adders
02-25-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,062
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Check garret and see if they have compressor...

Check garret and see if they have compressor maps, learn to read them too and figure out your airflow needs. I don't think any junkyard T3s are going to be your best choice. Specially if your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2004, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,558
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I just notice my TPS sensor seems to be what is...

I just notice my TPS sensor seems to be what is causing my drivability problems for the last few yrs. By finally throwing a low TPs voltage code. I can actually watch my TPS sensor vary the voltage...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I'll check the gauge vs. multimeter across the...

I'll check the gauge vs. multimeter across the batt. but I think it's pretty accurate.

~14 volts(2nd line past 13 volts), while engine sputtering and poping (just like a rev limiter) until the...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Would the blower motor pull more current than say...

Would the blower motor pull more current than say the headlights and/or both radiator cooling fans?

Could I try putting in a lower amp fuse (like 5 or 3) for which ever one runs the blower motor...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2004, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Maybe someone has a suggestion?

Replaced the blower motor thinking is was just creating too much of a drain. Not the problem.

With blower motor on any fan speed other than the lowest, the car will not accelerate. Turn the fan...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
02-13-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

www.mcmaster.com Scroll down to the bottom...

www.mcmaster.com

Scroll down to the bottom of page, right side, under Raw Materials and Springs, they have various preforated metal and I think plastic also.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2004, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Got it fixed. $110 in parts and a 17 cent fuse...

Got it fixed. $110 in parts and a 17 cent fuse was the problem.

I got thrown off by a mis-labled picture of probably the headlight motor relay on the pass. fender. Didn't realize that the fuse in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2004, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

If it's that huge thing that looks kinda like a...

If it's that huge thing that looks kinda like a relay, but in a oval shape, I'll try and replace that or make sure thats the right things.

Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Forgot to add that I installed a crane HI-6...

Forgot to add that I installed a crane HI-6 ignition box ~ 2 weeks, I doubt it's related, but should be included. I'll probably try removing it if I can't find a bad injector tomorrow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Lost fuel pump and injector pulse, still have spark and starter.

As the subject says, when to start my car (after sitting ~1 hr) and it just cranked, but wouldn't fire. The car is an '89 GTA with a 730 swap from MAF. It has been running fine for the last 6+...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-31-2004, 01:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Why do most people seem to like the T5 better...

Why do most people seem to like the T5 better than the T56? Is b/c of shift smoothness?

I agree on the case not being the problem. I have 2 different WC-T5s that have broken rear ends 10 bolt...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-31-2004, 01:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,721
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

I agree, it's hard to give a set way, b/c or...

I agree, it's hard to give a set way, b/c or varibles, first try letting it idle then 2/3 stabbing throttle while lifting the clutch at a medium speed, this should bog(or spin 5-10' to bog) the car...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-31-2004, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Depends on how the B16a ran before the turbo and...

Depends on how the B16a ran before the turbo and how it's tuned after the turbo.

I've seen NA b16a CRXs run mid-high 15s, which is pathatic (15.0 isn't much better), basically equal to a L98...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-24-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

If 89 or later, they should both be world class...

If 89 or later, they should both be world class and the 2.95 is probably a little weaker b/c of the multiplying ratio. I'd consider them the same strength and there is definately a difference you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,631
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

How thick is that center piece of flat? Unless...

How thick is that center piece of flat? Unless it's 1/4", seems like it would just flex with basically no structure to it and ~7" span.

Pretty cool though, I wish the stuff I fabricate would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2004, 12:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,576
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

the 6* base timing should be accounted for in the...

the 6* base timing should be accounted for in the timing tables meaning that if you didn't mess with the stock setting for intial timing on the chip and your spark table says 29*, then you only have...
Forum: Power Adders
01-06-2004, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

14.38 @ 96 on motor and 13.69 @ 103 on ~70 hp...

14.38 @ 96 on motor and 13.69 @ 103 on ~70 hp shot n.o.s. kit.

The tpi in sig used to be a 305 with a mixture of the parts between the two cars.
Forum: TBI
12-12-2003, 01:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 946
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

What was your mph? what was your 60'? My...

What was your mph? what was your 60'?

My TBI car has stock rear shocks( as far as I know and KYB struts(cheap ones)) stock everything else(IROC sway bars). Raced on GTA crosslace wheels.

Race...
Forum: TBI
12-12-2003, 12:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 946
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

See sig for 305 TBI with stock un-touched heads.

See sig for 305 TBI with stock un-touched heads.
Forum: TBI
12-12-2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,792
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Maybe a little bit too much exhaust for you right...

Maybe a little bit too much exhaust for you right now, so you didn't gain as much as other people with 1 5/8" headers. My roommate had the same problem with his LS1.

1 3/4" LTs, true dual 3",...
Forum: Power Adders
12-05-2003, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 991
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Stock JDM tubular exhaust manifolds on the Nissan...

Stock JDM tubular exhaust manifolds on the Nissan SR20DE have a cast flange for the exhaust ports and a cast "collector" that has regular bent tubular (steel?) pipes connecting the two cast pieces. ...
Forum: TBI
11-29-2003, 01:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By Beast5spdGTA

Stock TPI vs stock TBI have the same potential...

Stock TPI vs stock TBI have the same potential IMO. Stock TPI sucks, MPFI(multi-port fuel-injection) is good. If you consider MPFI, got aftermarket (Stealthram ,superram, LT1 modified,mini-ram) and...
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