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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-10-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82' trans am (kitt replica)

Awesome build!
Interested in the factory bumper should you sell separate. Also interested in the KR bumper+scanner if you go back to stock.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-23-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82-84 Firebird Bumper Covers

Mainly the covers. If the crash bar makes shipping ridiculous, I'd forgo it.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-23-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82-84 Firebird Bumper Covers

Interested. Would you ship it all?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-21-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Stock 1984 Trans Am Wheels and Tires, Painted and Stock jack

Still available? Date code on tires?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-12-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,587
Posted By KnightmareCS

re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...

82-83 T/A
Bumpers - black preferred
Fenders - black preferred
The wheel circled - need one 15", will buy set if you have
...
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

I put it back. If I flip it over, it'll rub that inside wall on the horn again. That bind appears to be a one time thing. I took it around the block with varying throttle positions and had no hang...
Forum: Carburetors
04-01-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Roger that.
Here is a clearer pic of what it looks like. Seems to be correct?
...
Forum: Carburetors
04-01-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

The alternator is in. I'll be back at it after my WFH meeting.



Looks like they have the LT BLUE wire out of the Choke Heater Relay off one junction. It should be one to the right.
Forum: Carburetors
03-31-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Idling videos for reference.

Set at 650-700rpm. Right before I reread sofakingdom's 800rpm out of gear number.
https://youtu.be/7dPozAoouKE

Set at 750rpm. Ignore the timing light cutting out,...
Forum: Carburetors
03-31-2020, 12:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Thanks for the in-depth explanation of the alternator relation to the choke operation. This definitely points me in the direction of a bad alternator. It likely has an intermittent faulty regulator....
Forum: Carburetors
03-30-2020, 01:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Thanks OrangeBird! That clears it up nicely. Fuse check added to the list.
Have to start reacquiring the relevant docs from the forum, as everything I had was on an external hard drive ages ago. I'm...
Forum: Carburetors
03-29-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Thanks again for the insights sofakingdom!
I'll be back at it when it's warmer out. I know what to look for now.

NoEmissions84TA,
Understood. The choke wire is the voltage source for heating the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum adva

Thanks for the thorough reply! You've helped in the past when I was setting up the CC-Carb, so appreciate your help again!

Have a few Q's based off this:


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I will confirm timing...
Forum: Carburetors
03-27-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,029
Posted By KnightmareCS

HELP! How to set TIMING + IDLE speed for NON-COMPUTER controlled carb vacuum advance

Engine Details:
Manual Quadrajet 4bbl Carb w/ Electric Choke
Centrifugal/Vacuum Advance HEI Dist
Chevy 350
4-Speed Manual
3.23 Posi Rear
Vortec 062 Heads
Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-11-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82 firebird front coolant aird deflector

Is the pictured still for sale? If so, let me know shipping to NYC. I will take them.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-11-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Exterior Parts

Hey,

Do you have the following for a Trans Am?

82-84 nose $50
82-84 rear bumper cover $40
82-84 front fenders $35 ea
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-23-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: KYB front and rear dampers Moog OEM spec springs

Got a question, sorry to hijack,
Would the front end being completely sagged (both front wheel wells down by the tires) be the springs or the struts?
Car was sitting for a few years.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-31-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Parting out 83 trans am

Sub'd.
Payment sent on some parts!

Free bump.
Forum: North East Region
08-16-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,218
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Possibly buying an 82 Trans AM

Good choice of year!

Any reason for an 82 in particular?
Forum: North East Region
05-28-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,869
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82 Firebird Project

I was wrong on the gages/torx screws. You start off by removing the panels around the rear defroster button and next to the steering wheels. You can see all the screws by putting your head down and...
Forum: North East Region
05-27-2015, 11:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,869
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82 Firebird Project

No problem dude.
It's a Trans Am correct? Gauges on the dash, not just dummy lights?
The cluster can be removed pretty easily. There are torx screws on the around outside of the gauge cover. Just...
Forum: North East Region
05-23-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,869
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: 82 Firebird Project

Rear speakers are easy. Unscrew the coat hooks and slide the fabric sail panel up and off.


Speedo being off can be two things (off the top of my head):
1. Wrong size/Underinflated/Overinflated...
Forum: History / Originality
12-26-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,990
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Third Gen testing with Sixth Gen

Uhhhh, no......
:gocrazy:

:lol:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-03-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,911
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: July 2014 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats dude! Well deserved!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,054
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Poll: July 2014 COTM **Voting**

Early Bird! Early Bird!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-09-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,319
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Post pics of raised white letter tires

That's me in the back right!



You can't go wrong with RWL on a ThirdGen, they just fit so well.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-29-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Firebird front bumper covers. 84 ta, 91/92 style

You and me both :lol:
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-27-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Firebird front bumper covers. 84 ta, 91/92 style

Cool dude. If it's cool with you, I'll take it. If you ever need it before I get to the body point, I'll sell it to you for the same $. Deal?
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-27-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,900
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Finally finished the 1982 Recaro TA.

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LRABNqfMhA8/USBT46A5rwI/AAAAAAAAAog/4wFbg7cOrE0/s1600/facebook-me-gusta.jpg
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-27-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Firebird front bumper covers. 84 ta, 91/92 style

82tarecaro, it'll fit your car fine. Aaaand, if you decide to pass, put me down as second :waveman::lol:.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-23-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Headers Unkown brand

Sorry, I don't know what they are either. I bought them used off of Ted on here bolted to a true dual exhaust.
The O2 port on mine was also not drilled. So I welded a bung at the collector and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-20-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Headers Unkown brand

Looks just like my headers:

https://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6210/20100912023126.jpg
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-19-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Did I blow another ECU?? DTC 41,42

The Holley+RPM intake didn't fit under my hood.
The Qjet+Non-RPM barely fits (cause the hood to stick up a bit).

Plus everyone on the boards is saying a properly set up CCQjet is the best route...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-19-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: [NYC] 1982 Firebird Trans Am

Thanks!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-29-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By KnightmareCS

[NYC] 1982 Firebird Trans Am

Sup TGO!

Listing this as a feeler, don't know why.


Car:

82 T/A
Black & Gold
350 Engine
Forum: Carburetors
09-25-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,628
Posted By KnightmareCS

How to tell if secondaries are opening? E4ME

I know that there's supposed to be an audible and seat in the pants difference when the secondaries blow open. They are mechanically actuated when you floor the pedal correct?
Problem is, there is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Extremely high oil pressure?

Your gauge cluster probably has a short.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-21-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Did I blow another ECU?? DTC 41,42

Since last post I've changed the header to block gaskets with copper style ones. Thought my exhaust leak was coming from there. Didn't make much of a change to anything, so I'm guessing the paper...
Forum: Body
09-02-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: To SFC, or not SFC

Replace floors -> get body machine aligned -> throw on SFCs?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Front Nose Bra for Birds

Unsure of the company, but it looks just like this.

http://www.firebirdgallery.com/3rd%20Gen%20Images/83ta23.1.jpg

I think the hooks over the center are what I need. Something to go around...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Front Nose Bra for Birds

I do not.
I know about all the drawbacks, which is why I'm using it temporarily. My front bumper is a mismatch color and the whole car needs a repaint. The bra covers it for now until I get a chance...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-24-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By KnightmareCS

Front Nose Bra for Birds

Does anyone have the directions to mount these?
I bought one used and it didn't come with directions. I hooked the sides to the wheel wells, but don't know where the hood and lower bumper areas...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-21-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Did I blow another ECU?? DTC 41,42

Replacement ECM installed. Car started up with 4pin connector connected and no CEL light turned on. Idled higher than normal (cold start) at ~1000 RPM. Let it sit and idle for a while. RPMs dropped...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-14-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Did I blow another ECU?? DTC 41,42

Inputs anyone? ECU, pickup coil, ICM, fuse??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 116,611
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: What would cause blue smoke from exhaust only at startup?

Did you check your PCV valve? It shouldn't pull excessive oil, but something to check and get out of the way.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,492
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Oil Pressure Sensor : Single Blade vs. Three Blade

^What he said.
If you have factory 3wire, go with 3 wire.

I had an extra 3wire OPSU from my 83 around when I put the motor in for my 82. It's the large diameter 3wire unit, which I think is BYD....
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-10-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,528
Posted By KnightmareCS

Re: Did I blow another ECU?? DTC 41,42

So something like this:
http://repairguide.autozone.com/znetrgs/repair_guide_content/en_us/images/0900c152/80/04/90/2e/large/0900c1528004902e.gif...
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