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Forum: Members Firebirds
03-22-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,442
Posted By tenpin842

My 87 Trans Am

I guess I never posted in this part of the forum so I wanted people to see my 87 Trans Am.
Here is the Before picture when I bought it back in 2004.

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Cleaned it up and put some rims on...
Forum: Body
03-22-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Looking for advise... Sandblast or soda blast

why not just sand it by hand? The factory paint makes for a good base to start off with.
Get yourself a board sander and go at it getting it as straight as possible. Then paint with a sandable...
Forum: Body
03-22-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,993
Posted By tenpin842

Re: are SFC must-have?

my car is a t top car and I had a crack on the drivers side. just behind the door on that side pillar. right where that meets the top of the door. Drilled a hole to stop the crack, then welded it...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-22-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,411
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Hawks Third Gen was awesome!

pics or it didn't happen LOL!!
Yeah I ordered the fiberglass rear spoiler for my car from them. Even when you call on the phone they are really super nice!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Smooth Engine bay

thanks! I like it. I cleaned up things the best I could in the engine bay. I need to re route the heater hoses this spring. I think there is a thread on here somewhere to make it look nice.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Smooth Engine bay

looks good, I hope to clean mine up the best I can when I pull my motor.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,713
Posted By tenpin842

Re: April 2013 COTM ** VOTING **

awesome cars guys!!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-21-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,140
Posted By tenpin842

Re: weatherstripping

Ive changed mine twice with the soft seal brand. Nice fit, good price. I actually got them off Ebay.
Forum: Body
03-20-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,549
Posted By tenpin842

Re: irocs getting painted

looks really good!!! Nice nice!!
Forum: Body
03-20-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,434
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Painting a T-Top Car

Candy Apple Red, not many ppl notice, I removed the side molding and shaved the door handles off. Shes my baby. Thanks for the compliment!
Forum: Body
03-20-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,434
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Painting a T-Top Car

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yup remove it and paint away. Install it with your new weather stripping when it ready to put back together.
Forum: Body
03-20-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,559
Posted By tenpin842

Re: my t tops weather stripping

I changed mine 2 times with the Soft Seal ones.
1st time because my stock ones were leaking, weather cracked, and the metal T top bar was rusted out in 1 corner. So I got a new t top bar, fixed the...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By tenpin842

Re: wanting more hp.

stealth ram would help out a lot I would think. Specially if your running a stock TPI set up. I'm running an Elelbrock set up on my car.

I would swap it out...or do some major porting on your...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,652
Posted By tenpin842

Re: crane 2032 cam horsepower

I have that cam in my car. Good idea to change your springs also. And while your in there changer your valve seals as well. I did install a Holley AFPR, I like them the best.
I also jumped up to LT1...
Forum: TPI
06-01-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,791
Posted By tenpin842

Re: What kind of gas is best?

your fine with 87, specially being stock. If you had a built motor, it would be different. Every once and awhile toss a bottle of octane booster in like on every 3 tanks.
Seafoam works wonders also!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,317
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

how do you get in?
**I shaved the door handles and have door poppers wired in**
What color paint is that?
**tri-coat candy apple red**
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,539
Posted By tenpin842

Re: What you think of my Trans AM?

to each his own. But that would not be me...that's for sure.
When ppl say they want something one of a kind....I think that one is all yours!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Thank you Sir!!! I can't wait for this years meet and greet!! I hope to see you there!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,273
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Aftermarket Weatherstripping vs OEM GM

one more note....I bought mine off Ebay. No problems at all.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-30-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,273
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Aftermarket Weatherstripping vs OEM GM

I have soft seals on mine. I changed mine 2 times so far. Once because it needed it. The 2nd time because we painted may car.
I've had no problems with them at all.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 75,881
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Best Pics of your 3rd Gen....

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I guess I need to take mine out for a complete photo shoot lol! I need a better background!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

I have Sportlines on my car. It dropped it just enough for me. Michigan roads, I could not go any lower lol....And I really like the way my car sits. Don't forget your Sub frame connectors!!!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Thanks for the compliments everyone! It's a good feeling when people say good things about your car! Yeah it took almost 2 years to get her like I wanted. Yes it is a 3 stage candy apple red paint...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-11-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

That means 90% of the cars posted should be deleted lol. Everyone has a different meaning of the word "slammed " I lowered mine 2" all around. That's is low as I wanted to go. Specially with the...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By tenpin842

Re: What would a small cam do to a 305 TPI?

I put a cam in my little 305. It woke it up a little. Plus makes power to 5500 ish.
Plus it sounds a lot better at idle. Make sure you change your springs and while your in there change your valve...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-11-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

thank you very much!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-11-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,186
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

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This is my car.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-02-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,503
Posted By tenpin842

Re: DEPO Smoked Parking Lights and Side Markers

For that price use your stock ones and paint them.
The trick is to mix black paint in with the clear.
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there is an idea of what mine look like. I even did the yellow ones up front. It took...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-02-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,068
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Smoked klearz tail lights!

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We own a body shop, this is where I did mine. I even did the yellow ones up front...but here is an idea.

Your tail light look good, but you could have gone darker.
This is...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By tenpin842

Re: I want to delete this black thing... how do I do it?

what does that small vacuum line do? Did you just cap that off?
Forum: TPI
02-24-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By tenpin842

Re: I want to delete this black thing... how do I do it?

Ive searched all over to try to get rid of it. You have a link?? LOL...I'll do that this spring!!! I could never figure out how to re-route the heater hoses.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-22-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,377
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Will these rims fit?

^^^
agree 100% that's what I have 17X8 all around
Forum: TPI
02-22-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By tenpin842

Re: I want to delete this black thing... how do I do it?

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Delete it! Buy some nice headers and start going to town. It cleans up the motor compartment SO MUCH! And changing plugs are really easy now lol!!
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Stock Runners? Modified 355

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/639292-700r4-4-11-whos.html

here is a link to the mph / rpm's it shows 3.73's also
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Stock Runners? Modified 355

and imagine what she would have said if you installed a 3.73 :thumbsup:

It's not like hes going to the track racing every week. Hes an in town driver who like the streetlight to street light race....
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,313
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Get more power out of my 305 tpi

More air in....more air out.

Air intake and headers / exhaust
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,504
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 305 tpi cam suggestions??

Thanks, Took a lot of time, but the Candy Apple Red looks killer on it!
Plus I shaved the door handles and took off the side moldings. It looks really good in the sun.
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Stock Runners? Modified 355

Before you look into a gear in the rear end, think about the cost. You probably have a series 2 carrier. Series 2...you can only go to a 3.08 gear....its not worth the $$ in my opinion.
Anything...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,504
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 305 tpi cam suggestions??

I have a 3.73 for my auto, I agree 1st gear is a little short....But its fun! If I had a T5...I would have went 4.10's
And I have the 2032 cam also installed in my car.

I love the combo! Remember...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By tenpin842

Re: inexspensive power upgrades

not really cheap. TPI's are an $$ motor to try to tweak.

Headers are your best bet if you can install them yourself. Plus it cleans up the motor bay quite a bit.
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,313
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Get more power out of my 305 tpi

Yes both of those will do something. That's the 1st thing I did with mine. Then I updated my rear end with a 3.73 gears and that helped big time.
Next was a cam and intake swap.
I'm pretty happy...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Stock Runners? Modified 355

The heads are your biggest bottle neck with the TPI motors. You have updated heads so I think you will see nice gains. I have the Edelbrock intake set up on mine. And I'm pretty happy.
Forum: TPI
01-24-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Cam question

hell look for a stock LT1 cam on Ebay.
Forum: TPI
01-24-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Any sugestions on 305 cam?

agreed with above. I replaced my cam. Never replaced the lifters. I had a roller cam.
Roller or non-roller is the 1st question.

I installed the crane 2032 cam # 104224
I also bought new springs....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-24-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 261,631
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 3rd gen camaro with 5th gen wheels - pics

:thanks:
but they don't hurt lol!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-24-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,409
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 17" snowflakes on mygta, need feedback

that looks really good IMO
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-24-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,977
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 22inch irocs

If they see your car on 22's I think they would steal the car and leave the rims LOL!!!:waveman:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-24-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 52,241
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 22" wheels on a slammed 91 Z28........

I'm with the "NO" crowd.

:huh: 3rd gens just aren't designed for them.
Nothing against big rims.

That like putting 24's on a Geo Metro!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-20-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 261,631
Posted By tenpin842

Re: 3rd gen camaro with 5th gen wheels - pics

Lets face it...there aren't a lot of good looking rims for a 3rd gen.
But do a google search for a 3rd gen with big rims. There are like zero.
Why...because they don't look good on big rims, that's...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-19-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,532
Posted By tenpin842

Re: Boze HI Octane Rims or Corvette style?

^^^^

If those rims had a wider lip on them they would look better.
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