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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-07-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

It's sold.
Transporter took it away last night.

*sniff*
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-07-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

:waveman:
You're welcome. I'm glad it's going to good people!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-01-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,821
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Just lost to a toyota prius

*Assembled* in USA does not mean theyr'e *made* here, as assembly only accounts for ten percent of vehicle content. Where they're engineered is where the bulk of the dollars are paid. FWIW, Goldwing...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-30-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

Ahem. Have you read your Private Messages lately? :waveman:
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-28-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

Vision,

You have PM,

Rayvan
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-22-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

In a way, I hope no-one buys it. I'm very torn. I'm continuously bouncing back and forth on this. I've had the car 20 years. I just feel sick selling it, but I also don't want it just sitting.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-21-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

Took some pics today. Let me know what you think!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rayvan4
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-19-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

Location is San Jose, Picures? for any other than the one in my Avatar, I'll have to get back to you. None here at werk... Stay tuned..
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-19-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

Re: '89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-18-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rayvan

'89 Formula, Nice Car, Mostly Original

Hate to do it, but since my son bought a truck, I've got one too many vehicles sitting around doing nothing. This car deserves to be driven.

'89 Formula Firebird. Looks good. No Rust, Runs...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,476
Posted By Rayvan

Re: L98 Vs integra??

My 225 hp LB9 powered Formula took a 201 hp RSX-S Acura like taking candy from a baby.

All he could do was spin the tires..... See ya!
Forum: TPI
05-12-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Rayvan

Re: TPI problem

Pull your computer down from the pass. side of the dash, pull the aluminum case off it and flex the PC board around while the car is idling high.

If the idle comes down while you're flexing it,...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,286
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Fuel injecter connection.....are they shorter?

They are shorter but they run just fine. Jon modifies them so that can't fall out of the rails. Put a little lube on 'em and just push 'em down as far as they'll go.

Don't use the stock clips.
...
Forum: Northern California
05-07-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By Rayvan

Re: WHY IS THIS SO HARD!!! i need a car

Would you drive a Pontiac?

Got an good condition original TPI 5 spd. Formula. 4 wheel discs.
Passed smog last month (legally).
Mostly original no t-tops (which is a huge handling plus in my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Rayvan

Re: the heck am I supposed to do about a spare tire!

It's a keeper, for sure...

Wife likes the quieness compared to the Firebird. It would still kick the Firebirds *** in a drag-race, but I think the 'bird corners just a little bit flatter. When...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Rayvan

Re: the heck am I supposed to do about a spare tire!

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

This is very similar to what came with my G8 GT.
Many car comapnies are starting to use these insead of the spare/jack setups...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-30-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Camaro logs 40 miles before dying

The Aussies didn't build it. They're made in Canada.
Forum: TBI
04-28-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,677
Posted By Rayvan

Re: How fast is a 92 camaro w/o a the speed limiter

NASCAR front end is *very* low to the ground compared to a Veyron, so that doesn't allow much (if any) air underneath the car. Since they're built in a wind-tunnel, they don't need as much HP to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,450
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Help identify bosch injectors(PLEASE)

I don't think they're Bosch.

FoMoCo = Ford Motor Company
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By Rayvan

Re: failed cali smog test

EGR valve is not working as well as it should. Replace it, and clean out all the EGR passages.
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Currently Flowmaster but ineed louder and more performance

My car has the N10 dual cats stock. I replaced them with the Magnaflow system with larger mandrel-bent pipes. Although this setup is not CARB approved, they are similar enough to stock (pipes run in...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-15-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 305 replacement question

If you're going to get a reman, don't go to a parts-store chain. Spend a little more, go to GM and get one (yes they sell reman engines). The parts stores motors are junk.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Odd Issue: Car won't run after firing

Fuel pump relay needs to see oil pressure to keep running after initial fire. Is your OP sender bad?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,340
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Shaking at 40mph

My Firebird did this. I replaced the drag-link assembly on the front-end. Problem solved...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Rayvan

Re: TPI ECM bad?

Does it read out a code 12 if you jumper it?
Forum: Exhaust
04-10-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Currently Flowmaster but ineed louder and more performance

They may frown on the true duals, as third-gen cars never had those stock.

I run a single Flowmaster and I just passed CA smog, so I don't think it matters what muffler(s) are used, as long as...
Forum: Body
04-10-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Glass shot out of DS rear-view mirror

Thanks guys!

I just learned that "GM Sports Salvage" is real close by to where I work. Think I'll buzz by and see what they got.

I'll report what I learn later...
Forum: Body
04-09-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Glass shot out of DS rear-view mirror

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Forum: Body
04-09-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Rayvan

Glass shot out of DS rear-view mirror

Appears that a green air-soft pellet punched a hole in the top edge of my driver-side mirror-glass. (found pellet resting in bottom of mirror housing).

Dang neighborhood kids! :gocrazy:

Can I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-09-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 51,724
Posted By Rayvan

Re: NICEST bluE...?

'89 Firbirds "Maui Blue" is nice. On a cloudy day it's incredible!
Forum: TPI
01-09-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,073
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 305 Fuel Injector question

+1 :nod: :thumbsup: :yup:
Forum: Cooling
01-08-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By Rayvan

Re: gta fans

Both of the fan sensors replaced? (There's two of them) There's a two pin sensor under the throttle body (in the intake manifold) and a single pin sensor on the right-side (passenger side) head. The...
Forum: V6
12-19-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 2.8 V6 Firebird Formula

How in the world did you obtain a Formula with a V6? I thought they all had V8s
Forum: History / Originality
12-16-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 27,480
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Are third generations worth that much??

I bought a Pontiac G8 GT last May and it has had ZERO problems. Nothing! It's the most comfortable car I've ever ridden in/driven, It's got 360+ HP, 0-60, Q-M times, slalom speed and braking...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-11-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,856
Posted By Rayvan

Re: FIC Fuel Injector Connection

+1 from me!
Jon listens to you....
Forum: TBI
12-11-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,450
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Help! 14 second 0-60 on 305 TBI!

Speak for your *own* thrid-gen, budd....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,842
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Smoke coming from valve cover breather

Once could certainly do that, but keep in mind that your oil will have to be changed about every 1000 miles, like back in 1950.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,842
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Smoke coming from valve cover breather

Engine will be fine. Just change the oil, as it's likely very dirty by now...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,842
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Smoke coming from valve cover breather

Check to see if your PCV valve is working...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Pedal a bit stiff?

When the throttle shaft (Shaft that holds the throttle (butterfly) blades) gets worn and loose, it can hang up, especially when they're opening from a fully closed position.

Does it suddenly...
Forum: Body
11-25-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,137
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Firebird "sleepy" headlight mod

The actuator motors are the same in both...
I wish I knew enough to tell ya if the rest of 'em were...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-25-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,402
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 305 thirdgen vs v6 fourth gen

From Motor Trend 3800 Camaro:

7.4 0-60 and a 15.7 second (@88.5 mph) Q-M
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/112_9505_1995_chevrolet_camaro/features.html

Typical TPI 305 cars were a bit...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-24-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,402
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 305 thirdgen vs v6 fourth gen

Some 305s (mine for example) put out more HP (225 hp) than the 3.8 liter fourth gen motors (200 hp). I believe my car (@ 3434 lbs. I weighed it) wieghs less than a fourth gen 3.8 car as well, so it...
Forum: TPI
11-17-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By Rayvan

Re: 91 long cranking when warm

The coolant sensor in the front of the intake manifold may be bad. The one to the left of the hose that leads to the throttle body.

If it's not that, your injectors may be leaking down.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Loud thud when i give my 91 T/A some gas

Take a lever, like a crowbar under the car with you and lever up the back of the transmission. You'll know pretty quckly if it's broken...

Bottle jack works too. Or a scissor jack etc...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By Rayvan

Re: Loud thud when i give my 91 T/A some gas

Transmission mount is likely broken.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Rayvan

Re: What should I do from now on??

Roller motor. Forget everything I wrote...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Rayvan

Re: What should I do from now on??

Are your valve cover bolts in the center of the covers, or are they in the perimeter (flanges)?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Rayvan

Re: What should I do from now on??

Sounds to me like the 350 that's in your car isn't a "roller motor." If you need buy TPI parts for a non roller, you must specify '85 or '86 305 (non-roller) parts.

Things changed a little WRT...
Forum: Body
11-05-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By Rayvan

Re: i Have a used electric

Shaver?
Choo Choo?
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