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Forum: Car Audio
04-08-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

Called Crutchfield and they didn't recommend the Retrosound. Instead they set me up with an Alpine unit and the line converter.

Now I've got to pull my amps and get them shipped off to repair.
Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

Is this a suitable line level adapter?

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541GM21/PAC-ROEM-GM21-Wiring-Interface.html?tp=3486
Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

I completely understand what you're saying and why.

My counterpoint is this: This is a factory installed option in my mostly complete 1989 RS t-top car. Is it a super rare car? No. Is it a super...
Forum: Car Audio
04-02-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

It's has a Sony cheapo unit in it now without an adapter. It had a lot of high pitch whining in it most of the time.

The rear speakers are bad I believe as well. I'm probably gonna regret it but I...
Forum: Car Audio
03-31-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By sleeper84

Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

I'm looking to install a Retro Sound M2B head unit in my 1989 RS with the BOSE system. I was wondering if anyone had don't this and what I need to know to do the install beyond just doing the wiring.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-01-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Been a busy spring and I finally got the Camaro out a few weeks ago for the big cruise-in in Roanoke. Our night ended early when the cooling fan motor died and I boiled over before I could get pulled...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 846
Posted By sleeper84

Re: A bored 305?

(Bore ÷ 2)² x 3.14159 x stroke x (number of cylinders) = swept volume
Forum: TBI
03-29-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By sleeper84

Re: TBI Distributor

What makes you say that? This is the first time I've played with TBI. My other engines have always been really stable.
Forum: TBI
11-16-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By sleeper84

TBI Distributor

My timing is not stable with the wire unhooked. It's not moving more than a degree or so but it bounces. The LO3 has about 90k on it so I'm wanting to do a timing set and new distributor.

I see a...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-26-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By sleeper84

Re: GTA Wheel Center Caps

I'll take them. I'll pm you my address
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-25-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By sleeper84

Re: GTA Wheel Center Caps

What are you asking for them? Shipped to 24426?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-25-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By sleeper84

Re: GTA Wheel Center Caps

I'm looking for "user" quality since I'm swapping medallions and running them on a Camaro but what are you asking?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-25-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By sleeper84

Re: GTA Wheel Center Caps

sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'd like to see them.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Mobile Dark Mode *Beta* is Here!

I love it! Dark mode is much easier on my eyes with astigmatism. Thank you!
Forum: Members Camaros
07-23-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Took the Camaro to the track last night. Between setting the timing properly, new shocks and the better air cleaner I dropped about 0.2 off my times.

Best run of the night was 10.666 @ 65.75 with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By sleeper84

Re: running a spool on the street

I drove a 350hp car with a spool for a while, a well as a K5 Blazer on 33s and a V8 swapped 82 S10.

You don't drive it like a regular vehicle but it's not an amazing change either. Worst trouble...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-17-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 16,521
Posted By sleeper84

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

Do you have any GTA style hub caps?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-17-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By sleeper84

GTA Wheel Center Caps

I'm looking for some GTA lace wheel center caps. Don't need to be pristine, just useable. Going to change the medallion so they don't need to be intact.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-16-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Picked up a set of GTA wheels for the Camaro today.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/received_1079291726016624_71bdb6e68b8518ea0f666309932956f7fed6399d.jpeg
Forum: TBI
07-12-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Camming my 305?

FIFY
Forum: TBI
07-12-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Camming my 305?

You're not going to get the big cam thump without LOTS of tuning and if you are going to go through that much tuning, you might as well use a reasonable cam and have the power instead of the thump. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-08-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Installed my KYB AGK rear shocks this morning. Gonna clean up in a bit and take it for a ride to see how they do.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-02-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

I got to spend some time in the garage this evening and got the truck air filter base installed.

The reason I wanted to do this is two fold.

Firstly, the factory snorkle REALLY necks down and...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-30-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Just ordered the KYB AGX rear shocks and a "new" Remy 105 amp alternator.

My alternator doesn't do a great job. I think it's an AutoZone special the previous owner put on there and probably the...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-29-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

After work today I installed the FS113 fan switch. It's on at 215°F and off around 203°F. Combined with the newly installed air dam under the radiator, my engine stays nice and cool around town now....
Forum: Electronics
06-27-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By sleeper84

LO3 Alternator Upgrade

I searched around and saw where some folks recommended a Caprice 124A alternator for the LO3 TBI cars but the mounts are completely different on the ones I liked at.

Is there another higher amp...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-26-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

We put about 200 miles on the Camaro this weekend.

I took my middle daughter to the big cruise-in in Roanoke Friday night. Did some nice prostreet style burnouts for the folks lining the streets....
Forum: Members Camaros
06-24-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

My air dam arrived today and I got it installed. Hopefully that will help my at-speed temperature issue.

If that gets the temps down on the highway, I'll be swapping to the FS113 fan switch...
Forum: Body
06-24-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Air dam bolts

The center 4 were all messed up so I drilled them 1/4" and used bolts and nuts.

The outer two I used some big TEK screws through the damaged nutserts.
Forum: TBI
06-22-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 305 tbi excessive fuel pressure

It sounds like you wound up with the wrong pump, even if the part numbers are what they are supposed to be. A 3x output from a pump like that would be pretty unlikely.

*edit*

Checked specs and...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-22-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Yesterday I ordered a replacement air dam for under the bumper to hopefully help with highway cooling.

Mknday I checked the timing and initially set it at 4° BTDC from the -2° it was at. But I...
Forum: Body
06-22-2022, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By sleeper84

Air dam bolts

Does anyone know right off what size body bolts I need to install a new air dam under the radiator support? Mine was completely missing and I don't have any old bolts to reference to get new ones.
...
Forum: TBI
06-21-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By sleeper84

Re: LO3 ECMs

I'm pretty certain it's the earlier ECM. Hooked up with Tunerpro and used the $4D mask (88 LO3 only) and got good knock values where the $61 mask kept giving me an ERROR in the knock field.
Forum: TBI
06-20-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By sleeper84

Re: LO3 ECMs

Where is the best $61 .adx available at? Looks like the app uses a 58 .adx

...
Forum: TBI
06-19-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By sleeper84

LO3 ECMs

I picked up an ALDL cable and downloaded the ALDLdroid app to start logging.

My car is titled a 1989 but the line set sheet is dated 11-88. So I tried the 746 mask but didn't get much data....
Forum: Members Camaros
06-15-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Picked up my fan switch from NAPA today and got it installed. Verified it functioned properly but I was soaked in coolant and sweat so I didn't take it for a drive.

Kinda looks like my water pump...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-14-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

I've got 4 friends I wheel with that run the Wildpeak AT3W tires and they go great. But they are heavier and stiffer than my Coopers AT3 XLT. I messed up and bought a set of Nittos and I'm trying to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Coolant Temperature Sender

I usually have better luck with the tape for actual sealing.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-12-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

I think they will do good! They're my first pair of Falken tires. I'm usually a Cooper guy.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-12-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Falken Ziex ZE950

They are more of an all season crossover tire in my research but by all accounts they will do what I need done on this car. It's a cruiser, not a hot rod by any stretch.

So...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-11-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

Got it out for the summer this weekend. Put on a new set of Falken tires and just ordered a FS110 fan switch from NAPA to cut the fan on earlier.

I also added their current listings to the fan...
Forum: Cooling
06-11-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,048
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Fan Switch

Zombie thread, but yeah. Trying to update and keep data together.

Just ordered the FS110 from NAPA. Here's their current selection:

FS110 On 224-236°F Off 212°F
FS111 On 240-252°F
FS112 On...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-21-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

Re: 1989 RS Revival

I really like their stuff. I've got the Element3 pads on all our cars now and their rotors on everything except my wife's Malibu that already stops so hard it hurts.

I've got to get the car out...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-16-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By sleeper84

1989 RS Revival: LO3 Warm-Up

Finally getting the 89 RS back on the road. Sold the SC last year so this is my last "running" Camaro.

Changed the oil, replaced the radiator hoses, gave it a full tune up, then replaced the brake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 112,912
Posted By sleeper84

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Ordered the belt, hoses, and tuneup stuff to get a start on getting it road worthy.

Be the first time it's been on the road in nearly a decade. Looking forward to driving it again!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,740
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Subframe connectors

Glad I found this. I'm getting ready to start resurrecting my 89 t-top and have wanted to do sfcs for a while now.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Searched but need confirmation on oem springs

Getting ready to start revamping my 100k mile 89 RS. Just wanted to double check that this comment was focused on the cheapest KYBs and see what the consensus on the KYB AGX shocks and struts was.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Low Profile Starter Motor for 85 Trans Am 305

Oh I get that. I've had my share of them too. 4 alternators before I finally got a good one for my 1993 Cavaier Z24 was one of my first experiences. The brand AA used to sell was ok. When I worked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2019, 04:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By sleeper84

Re: Low Profile Starter Motor for 85 Trans Am 305

The starter in my 84 is an Advance Auto reman for a 1995 K3500 with 454 we bought in 2001? While it's not used often, we've not had any issue with it. It's 168t though, 1976 C10 engine. But then I...
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