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Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-14-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 944
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

HSR w/MAP sensor code after instal

Hello friends,
I've had my car inactive for about 7 years but I've missed it and decided to get it running again.
I've just had a HSR installed to replace the aftermarket TPI set-up. Got a...
Forum: Body
03-23-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Hatch Pull-Down Unit question

I have Solenoid hatch release on my Hatch Pull-Down Unit and I want to replace the whole assy with a Hatch Pull-Down Unit that has a Manual hatch release.
Is it just a simple swap or is there...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-11-2005, 10:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

90 Formula Posi-Rear w/Spohn Brackets

1990 Formula Firebird Posi-Rear End. This is a 10 Bolt, 7.625 rear end that accepts Disc Brakes same as those found on C4 Corvette and LT1 Camaro and Firebirds, F-Bodies.(brakes not included.No diff...
Forum: TPI
10-27-2004, 02:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,790
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Although my funky looking filter is part of...

Although my funky looking filter is part of functional cold air kit.
Forum: TPI
10-27-2004, 01:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,790
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Here's mine. Love it or leave it!

Here's mine. Love it or leave it!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-23-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Sorry for some reason I can't post a pic. Please...

Sorry for some reason I can't post a pic. Please disregard(for now).
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-23-2004, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-23-2004, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Bang!!!How do you like them apples?

I asked him if he wants to race but he pulled out a some strange looking cards and said that he'll duel me. I ignored the cards and asked if he wanted to duel w/flint-lock pistols or...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-24-2004, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Those are great numbers, but you ditched your...

Those are great numbers, but you ditched your TPI. I have a Stealth Ram w/all the fixins sitting in my garage...waiting. I just wanna get the most of my TPI set-up before I say good bye to it.
PS:...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-24-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I appreciate your input, as always. But wouldn't...

I appreciate your input, as always. But wouldn't drag radials qualify as beyond street tires?
106-108mph for high 12s....good to know. I'm hopping the cooler weather puts me there. Plus I'm hoping...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-24-2004, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Sure, I was spinning like mad. But I'm sure mid...

Sure, I was spinning like mad. But I'm sure mid 13s could be had w/drag radials alone, and w/my MPH.
I'm hopping for some 12s.
I thought that every tenth you knock off the 60' is worth a tenth...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-24-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 704
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Can I possibly get into high12s?

My previous times are in my sig. This was last year at e-town, SLP day. It was pretty hot that day also.
My new mods are; LCA relocation brackets, eibach springs, KYB shocks and struts and, of...
Forum: TPI
08-22-2004, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 794
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I get about 13mpg in city and it's all stop and...

I get about 13mpg in city and it's all stop and go. red lights, stop-signs, Brooklyn.
On the other hand I was surprised to get 24-26mpg at 65mph on the highway, in 5th. My fifth is taller due to...
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I'm not sure what the stock TA hood looks like...

I'm not sure what the stock TA hood looks like underneath but perhaps running some "flat ducting" from the vents to the vacinity of the filter. Like reverse scoop, if you know what I mean? Again,...
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Last one...

Last one...
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

One more...

One more...
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

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Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

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Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

The vents on mine are also before the radiator...

The vents on mine are also before the radiator but there's space there, I guess do to the raised cowl hood.
Here are some more pics;
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-13-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 900
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

How much HP does a Tremec TKO eat? Does a rear...

How much HP does a Tremec TKO eat? Does a rear end rob HP as well?
Forum: Fabrication
08-07-2004, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I can't really use a Ram Air box because the...

I can't really use a Ram Air box because the opening I've cut out is not facing down-wards. It's facing towards the throttle body.
I realize it's hard to see that from the picture. I'm gonna try to...
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2004, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

It's hard to take a picture of what how the...

It's hard to take a picture of what how the underside of the hood is constructed but there is an enclosed area where the loop for the hood latch mounts. One of it's sides is directly facing the...
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Here's a pic from the other side. I will make it...

Here's a pic from the other side. I will make it look more presentible.
Forum: Fabrication
08-04-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

CAI w/functional TA hood scoops and cowl hood.

I was thinking of doing something like this for a while. It's not really "Ram Air" but I beleive it's a little better than the "bent-tube-to-the-fender well" CAI.
I used a pair of trans am hood...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

As far as I know my front end checks out. I had...

As far as I know my front end checks out. I had the car on the lift recently and everything is in top shape. I've had a wheel alingment in Feb or March, I forget. My car got side-swiped this past...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2004, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Sorry, posted on the wrong board by accident.

Sorry, posted on the wrong board by accident.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-14-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Strange(to me at least) tire rubbing dilema?!

In the past month or so, my front tires started to touch the wheel wells while I'm turning. The inside part of the tire, half way up from the middle, is rubbing on inner part of the wheel well.
The...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Strange(to me at least) tire rubbing dilema?!

In the past month or so, my front tires started to touch the wheel wells while I'm turning. The inside part of the tire, half way up from the middle, is rubbing on inner part of the wheel well.
The...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-13-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 854
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

German and Jap engineers have nothing on American...

German and Jap engineers have nothing on American engineers
American engineers are the only ones that can make a car break down right after the warranty expires. Now that takes know-how!
On the...
Forum: TPI
06-17-2004, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I've heard of the place. A friend of mine had his...

I've heard of the place. A friend of mine had his LS1 TA dyno tuned, but he told me Vette Doctors only do LT1 & LS1. I've never bothered to call....hmmmm?
Do they burn eproms?
Forum: TPI
06-16-2004, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Speed shops in NYC area that Dyno-tune/prom burn?

Does anyone know of a shop that does these services? I wanna install a HSR and have the engine professionally dyno-tuned w/a WB O2 sensor.
My main concern is that I,d like the place to be within an...
Forum: North East Region
06-16-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Dyno-tuning/chip burning in NYC area?

Does anyone know of a shop that does these services? I wanna install a HSR and have the engine professionally dyno-tuned w/a WB O2 sensor.
My main concern is that I,d like the place to be within an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

According to Moser's site that's the stock GM...

According to Moser's site that's the stock GM style. If your rear is the same as mine, which I guess it should be, than to convert you'll just need the caliper mounting brackets and obviously the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-30-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 760
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

You gotta take into consideration is that they...

You gotta take into consideration is that they are running brand new cars. Most mass produced cars start running better/faster after 5-10k miles. Magazines give you an idea of how fast a perticular...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I'm not quilified to give any rear end advice. I...

I'm not quilified to give any rear end advice. I know that my 12 bolt's housing ends looked different from the stock 10 bolt.

I think these are the stock c-clip style, like on my rear:
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Moser's site, is where I got the picture. I would...

Moser's site, is where I got the picture. I would have liked to have these instead of the Ford pieces I got. These are the pieces you get if you were to order your rear for a LT1-powered F-body.
It...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2004, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Yeah, but wouln't these fit better?

Yeah, but wouln't these fit better?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2004, 10:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

It does...I mean Moser has it in the catalog but...

It does...I mean Moser has it in the catalog but for whatever reason they didn't weld it on. It's the part that would be used to if you were to order a rear end for, obviously enough, a 93-97 F-Body....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2004, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

I spoke to steve spoon and some guy from moser...

I spoke to steve spoon and some guy from moser and they are denying that the exsistance of a 93-97 brake set-up on my 90 firebird. It's a conspiracy!!! My problem is that I can't send it back. My...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2004, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Yeah, but can someone confirm that they are wrong...

Yeah, but can someone confirm that they are wrong and I'm right. Moser has a housing end that would seem to be a match.
It's a housing end for a 93-97 set-up. Do I have a 93-97 rear brake set-up?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2004, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,177
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Problem w/Moser 12 bolt housing ends!!!

I ordered a Moser 12 bolt from Spohn and they've sent me a rear end w/what appears to be the wrong housing ends. On the invoice it says BIG FORD HOUSING ENDS 3/8 HOLES. My caliper bracket is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2004, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna go with a Moser...

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna go with a Moser 12 bolt via Spohn. He seems to have the same prices as Moser's own site and I can get the LSA brackets at the same time. Plus it can hurt to buy from...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Same ones that are in my sig. All weather...

Same ones that are in my sig. All weather BFGoodrige radial TAs.
I wasn't racing when it went. I do drive briskly when the weather is good.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

Finally blew my rear...Looking for a 12bolt.

I knew it was gonna happen sooner or later, especially since I've installed the LSA relocation brackets. A couple of teeth broke off the pinion and the noise it made, while I limped to the shop, was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-18-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

That 60 foot time was before my suspention mods....

That 60 foot time was before my suspention mods. I'm hoping to reduce it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-17-2003, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

LCA relocation brackets and rear end stress?

I noticed that these little brackets ACTUALLY ARE the best mod as far as a traction upgrade. I have all the other stuff done: SFC, LCAs, Premium Struts/shocks and Springs, Panhard Bar and TQ Arm.
...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2003, 12:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

My bad. I should have looked at the same website...

My bad. I should have looked at the same website I gave a link to. I guess, I forgot. I bought my ZZ4 shortblock a couple of years back. I remember that I was gonna bolt up all my TPI stuff to a new...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-27-2003, 12:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 844
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

That describes most of the F-body/Civic...

That describes most of the F-body/Civic encounters. They might be pathetic but they're sure are slow......and/or fun-filled w/collorful stickers.:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2003, 12:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,062
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

It's pretty clear what will dominate. EFI! ...

It's pretty clear what will dominate. EFI!
Doesn't matter if it's a 4-banger w/a twin cams or a pushrod V8, the computer-part, of the whole package, will squeeze out the last ounce of performance...
Forum: TPI
10-26-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By PONTIMANIAC 90

......also both L98 and L31 differ from ZZ4 by...

......also both L98 and L31 differ from ZZ4 by the fact that ZZ4 has forged crank and rods as well as higher comp. ratio.
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