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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-02-2008, 08:53 PM
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Posted By rick89formula

1989 Firebird Formula 350 WS6 for sale

1989 formula 350 for sale. Has 98,000 miles on it and has much to list. Asking $6,000.00. can see by signature what car has and many extras on top of this. Have much more into car than what I am...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By rick89formula

Spohn wonder bar fitment

Has anyone had problems with installing a Spohn wonder bar or any other type? I tried to install mine and the dual fans get in the way and seems no way around it. I even ground down the lower fan...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,896
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Is it normal for fuel to be in the plenum?

This is not normal at all!! I had this problem with mine last summer in August when I drove to the T/A Nationals and noticed I started having a hard start problem with the car and running rough at...
Forum: Interior
02-07-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,293
Posted By rick89formula

Rear hatch release won't work

Before storeing my car for the winter, I noticed that the rear hatch button on the dash won't open the hatch. The key will open it and the electronic pull down works fine. Is this probably just the...
Forum: TPI
01-06-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By rick89formula

Re: TB COOLANT BYPASS

very easy to do. I did mine in about 15-20 minutes. Good luck!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-10-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By rick89formula

9 bolt wearing out???

I have just encountered a very tragic thing! I drove my car about 2 weeks ago on a nice day and before I got back home I thought I would get on it once before putting it back away for the winter....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-02-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By rick89formula

Re: 1/4 mile times?????

hey trans am 360. Nice to know somwone local around here. we'll have to get together this year for some fun on the streats. It's all good.:thumbsup: I am always working to get the hp numbers up.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-26-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By rick89formula

Re: 1/4 mile times?????

My goal for now is to try and hit high 13s in the quarter. Maybe 13.8 or 13.7 possibly. I also am thinking of doing nitrous for this spring coming up. That and slicks should probably put me in the...
Forum: TPI
11-22-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,259
Posted By rick89formula

Re: lets see your TPI intakes

here is my setup.:burnout: :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

I want to thank everyone that helped and gave me ideas on this. :thanks: I pulled the performance prom and put the stocker back in it. I then set the timing at 6* like it should be and went for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

I think what I will do is pull the performance prom and run the car with the stocker in it. I will set the timing at 6* like it says and run it at WOT and see if I can hear anything. That right there...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Torque converter stall speed

I think I'm going to stay around a 2400 stall converter. Nothing to radical and that will be a decent stall even if I put on new cam and heads. A nice hard launch is much needed but with major...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-05-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Torque converter stall speed

Another quick question. Will a higher stall speed cause higher rpm shifting? I was hoping not since I think the car shifts too high to begin with at around 5,200 rpm. I don't want to pull out of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

I didn't think of that. The aftermarket prom is in the car and yes I remember when I had it made that the knock sensor was to be de-sensitized. They told me to run my car at stock timing settings and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Torque converter stall speed

thanks for the input. I already have a lot of traction issues and will get some slicks for the track as well. Need to get the power to the ground!!!!:burnout:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By rick89formula

Torque converter stall speed

Is it better to run a little higher stall speed on the 700R4 for performance runs? I've seen on here that a lot of people are running 2400 stall and running better times. My car is semi stock with a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-04-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By rick89formula

1/4 mile times?????

Has anybody ran at the track with similar mods like mine and what times did you pull? I haven't had time to do the track this year and the only problem with my G-Tech is that I spin tires through 1st...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

Is thisa normal problem or should I continue to look into this. The car seems to perform very well and has gobbs of torque at low end. I just want to make sure that I shouldn't be looking into and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

yeah, I am almost positive it is. I can't figure out what the problem can be.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

Re: problem running 6* of timing

TDC being #1 cylinder in dist. cap right? Is it possible that balancer could be off. Have seen this on Fords but not really GMs'.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By rick89formula

problem running 6* of timing

I have trouble running the stock timing at 6*. Right now my car is running at 2* and if I do set it at 6* (esc wire un-hooked to set properly) the engine makes noise under a load. Sounds more like...
Forum: TPI
09-28-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,185
Posted By rick89formula

Re: 28lb injectors for '89 GTA w/ some mods

the hesitation on start up could be a faulty regulator. Mine was going bad and finally totally failed causing the car to run extremely rich and smoke out the tailpipe. The diaphram in the regulator...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By rick89formula

Re: valve train noise???!!!

thanks for the help. I was planning a winter project of heads, cam, rockers, and headers. I think I might get this done and then do some performance tuning. Thanks again:driving:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By rick89formula

Re: valve train noise???!!!

So thinking that is probably what it is? Would it be better to wait until the other work is done and maybe have it dyno tuned?:hmmm: Or should I get the hardware and tune it myself. Is it hard to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By rick89formula

Re: valve train noise???!!!

they said to keep it at stock setting. It almost seems like it is too far advanced with the noise. I would almost assume timing because noise clears up when retarded.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By rick89formula

valve train noise???!!!

I have been having a problem that has me totally boggled. If I set the timing at 6* like it should be, I seem to get engine rattle under load especially when the pedal is to the floor and warmed up....
Forum: TPI
09-24-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By rick89formula

head and cam combo

I know this has been gone over but I need to know or at least have some insight on power adding. My engine is stock internals and I want to *** a cam, heads, new timing chain, new pushrods, roller...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By rick89formula

Head and cam combo

I know this has been discussed a lot but I wanted to get more out of my car and wanted to start tearing into this winter. I figured I will have all winter to finish it. My plans are headers, heads,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,769
Posted By rick89formula

Re: 3.73 gears overkill??

I thought that the 9 bolt had an aftermarket 3.73 option. Maybe I'm wrong. Somebody enlighten me on this. I want to get the best bang for my dollar without over reving out of my torque range.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,769
Posted By rick89formula

3.73 gears overkill??

Does anybody run 3.73's in there 9 bolt rear end and if so how well does it perform? I was actually thinking of upgrading from my 3.27's since the rear is going to go through a rebuild anyway. I am a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Identify This Air Leak (image included)

that open tube should have a vacuum hose running from it to the evap. canister. mine is set-up the same way. hook this up and re-set any engine lights and run it to try to get it to relearn itself.
Forum: TPI
09-03-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Start up problems

check your fuel pressure regulator. I just changed this on mine because I was having the same problem with mine but a lot more drastic. Mine would take forever to start and when it did it ran rough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Please need help BADLY

Definately check your pcv tubing. These are very prone to getting a hole in the rubber of the tube and causing a vaccuum leak. This will cause very eratic idle but do ok at higher idle or driving at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By rick89formula

Re: hard starting and smell of fuel out exhaust

today I purchased a fuel guage and wanted to check my pressure. When doing this I noticed while looking in the throttle body that ther was gas sitting inside the plenum. I grabbed a light and double...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By rick89formula

hard starting and smell of fuel out exhaust

I drove to the T/A Nationals Friday and everything was fine. The car ran great and did good. I drove to the show on Saturday and parked the car for registration and then came back out and the car...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-20-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,964
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Centerbolt Valve Covers (Descriptions and Pictures Wanted)

you could always take them off and send them out to be powder coated. What a difference that makes. They come back better than new and give your engine a different look.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-06-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By rick89formula

Re: powder coating possibilities

Anyone have pics on what black chrome looks like. I am very interested. Trying to get the best look.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-06-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By rick89formula

Re: Rear Spoiler Needed!!

I need the aero style that actually hugs the hatch. Anyone have a good one for sale?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-05-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By rick89formula

powder coating possibilities

I have an L98 and was going to have the valve covers powder coated red and have the upper plenum and runners powder coated silver. I thought that this would give a very clean and custom look. Anyone...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-05-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By rick89formula

Rear Spoiler Needed!!

I have an 89 Formula 350 and am in need of a rear deck spoiler. The one I have is original and is cracking and I need to replace this before painting the car. Please let me know if anyone has one and...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-05-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By rick89formula

Re: 91-92 Formula hatch with aero spoiler, Driver Fender, Rear Bumper Cover

Hey are you willing to just part out the aero spoiler? I have an 89 Formula and mine is cracked like they all did. Very interested if so. By the way, what color is the hatch?
Forum: Interior
07-30-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By rick89formula

Re: NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

Thanks a lot! I took the hole panel off and it actually wasn't too bad. I did find out that one of the plastic rivets is broken causing the trim piece to be loose. I guess I will have to break down...
Forum: Interior
07-30-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By rick89formula

NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

Can anyone explain to me how to remove the upper door plastic piece on both doors. They are loose and I want to figure out what is wrong. Has anyone had this problem with them and is there a fix for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By rick89formula

Re: POSSIBLE EGR HELP!!

Well it seems that I might have fixed the problem. Before I was getting no vacuum to the egr valve when needed. I came home after work tonight and went to work right away determined to try and repair...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By rick89formula

Re: what is this????

This is actually your egr solenoid vacuum pickup. The way it is supposed to be routed is one line to the egr to open it and the other line to under the throttle-body to provide vacuum. The solenoid...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By rick89formula

Re: POSSIBLE EGR HELP!!

could using an agressive chip alter emissions? PCM for less told me that I should not have to remove the chip. I wonder if this could add to this.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 513
Posted By rick89formula

performance chip burn and emissions

Has anyone had problems with running an aggressive chip with the third gen? Mine failed emmisions but the car runs perfect. Could chip help cause failure? Any insight would help. I slightly failed HC...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By rick89formula

Re: POSSIBLE EGR HELP!!

thanks for the info rabi c. I do have a temp. sensor at the egr. I don't think that I am getting vacuum from the solenoid to the egr. The o2 is newer and all lines seem to be fine. Also, the egr...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By rick89formula

Re: POSSIBLE EGR HELP!!

Is there a egr solenoid or vacuum switch on this? I think the egr is fine but no vacuum is getting to it at upper rpms.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By rick89formula

Re: POSSIBLE EGR HELP!!

The EGR is original and I throw no codes. I flashed the computer to make sure. I did find a disconnected line at the egr solenoid in which I repaired. I tested the egr and it opens and closes ok...
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