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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Starter noise

I ended up ditching the powermaster starter and using a starter off of like a 96 Chevy Silverado or something like that. It's been a while so memory is a bit foggy. Hopefully this helps.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-11-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By yaretheytaken

WTB TPI Air Intake

I'm looking for the TPI air intake that requires 2 air filters. I know that some v6 cars also had them.
Forum: TPI
07-03-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

I have a few questions regarding the TPI. I have a tpi setup off of an 86 and my Harness is out of a 90, am I going to run into any issues with connectors being different? Also, on the front of the...
Forum: TPI
05-04-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

I was going to put my new harness in my car over the weekend when I noticed that the new harness had some connectors that were broken I have identified 2 of them but I need help identifying the other...
Forum: Interior
04-03-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: carpet dash pad cover?

I have one in my car, I don't think it looks that bad at all. But to each their own. I would get you pics, but my dash is not in my car at the moment.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-25-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Parting 88 Formula

I should have been more specific about the 5 speed related parts, the reason I bought the car was so I could use all of the 5 speed related parts to use in my Camaro, so the only part available would...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-24-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Parting 88 Formula

Bump, I will post pics tomorrow.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-22-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By yaretheytaken

Parting 88 Formula

It is a 305 5spd car. It does not run and does not have a transmission. The carpet is shot as is the headliner. The seats are black and they are in awesome condition. The dash and dash pad are in...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

What would I have to do to bypass the knock sensor with a 3900 ohm resistor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Fuel Pump Replacement

Thanks for all the advice I got the tank out of the car. Now I just have to put it back in.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-12-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,155
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Fbobys Vs. Mustangs

F-Bodys all the way. Mustang guys I think you're in the wrong forum, just saying.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By yaretheytaken

Fuel Pump Replacement

I understand that to replace my fuel pump I need to drop the rear end. I will be doing this in my garage with it up on jackstands. I just wanted to see if anyone had any tips or tricks to make my...
Forum: TPI
03-08-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

I got the old cam out and the new cam in. Now when I was installing the tpi intake manifold the old knock sensor was in the way, so I removed the old knock sensor and tried to install the new one...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-25-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 78,591
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: How fast is Rock Auto shipping?

I ordered a fuel tank sending unit on monday, they shipped it yesterday, and it is scheduled to arrive today.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-23-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: WTB 90-92 TPI wiring harness and ECM

Thanks for all the replies and offers, but I have purchased one and am no longer in need. Thanks again everyone.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-23-2009, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By yaretheytaken

Fuel Tank Sending Unit

I was on Rock Auto and I found this sending unit, SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # FG20A. I was wondering if that is a good sending unit because it is
$200 dollars cheaper than the one at autozone. So if...
Forum: TPI
02-18-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

A little update on my progress. I got the dash out of the car. This weekend I will be removing the existing wiring harness and I am going to start on the fuel pump. I want to get a stock-ish cam...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
02-17-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By yaretheytaken

WTB Camaro N. Illinois

A buddy of mine is looking into buying a third gen Camaro. The year is not important, manual preferably as is a V-8, RS or Z28, T-Tops are preferred. Price max of $3000.00. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-26-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By yaretheytaken

WTB 90-92 TPI wiring harness and ECM

Exactly as the title states, although if I have no luck finding that I will be willing to buy a 5.0 TBI harness.

Thanks,

John
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-21-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: firebird wanted, WATEVER U GOT

I have an 88 Formula, no interior, no trans. It's pretty rough. I'll let it go cheap. I'm in Northern Illinois.
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-17-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,229
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: anyone from Northern ilinois?

Mount Morris
Forum: TPI
12-05-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Converting from Carb to TPI

Thanks for all the info so far, I will let you guys know how it goes as I get started. It may be a little bit before I start though, because my car is currently under about 5 inches of snow :(.
Forum: TPI
12-05-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By yaretheytaken

Converting from Carb to TPI

I have a 92 RS with a 350 Carb'd and in the next few weeks I am going to be starting the process of converting it to TPI. I know that in order to do this I am going to need a new fuel pump. So I...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-13-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Firebird Center Caps

If I'm asking too much just make an offer and we can go from there. If there is anything you need to know about them just ask and I will answer as best as I can.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-11-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By yaretheytaken

Firebird Center Caps

I have 6 Firebird Center Caps for sale. I am not sure what year firebird they are from but I found them inside of an 88 Firebird I picked up so I assume at least four of them are from the 88. I am...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By yaretheytaken

auto to t5 swap questions

I want to start off by saying I used the search option and could not find all the information I needed so I decided to make my own post. First, the donor car is a 1988 Firebird Formula and the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-15-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Carb Problems

I don't think I ever did set up the choke. I'm not even sure how to set up the choke. I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to carbs so, how would I go about doing that. As for what kind of carb it...
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By yaretheytaken

Carb Problems

I have what I believe is a carb issue. I have a 92 Camaro with a 350 4bbl Edlebrock 750 cfm. The main problem is that the first time I start the car each day whether it is in the morning or...
Forum: Body
08-12-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Hatch Won't Open

Thanks man, I will try that when I get to work on it again.
Forum: Body
08-12-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By yaretheytaken

Hatch Won't Open

Ok on Sunday I bought an 88 Firebird with a 5-speed. Yesterday was the first chance I had to work on it. I looked in the back and noticed some parts laying around back there and I was going to pop...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-29-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 182,852
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

There is a third gen in the beginning of House Party 2. It is parked across the street from Play's House.
Forum: Electronics
07-27-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Electrical Issue

I'm not sure how it could've happened. Sorry I don't have any pics I already fixed it. The wire separated for the connector that connects to the starter. So if you can picture the starter with the...
Forum: Electronics
07-27-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Electrical Issue

So I looked for the fusible links on the passenger side like you said. While I was looking for the fusible links I happended to glance down and notice that one of the wires that went to the starter...
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By yaretheytaken

Electrical Issue

Ok, here is the issue, the other day I was driving my Camaro and out of no where it just turned off. I had just accelerated from a stop sign and I was up to about 40 and it turned off. I had no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

Good thing you didn't install that radiator. Good to hear you figured it out before you got to far into it. I'm not too upset about it, I am human after all and I will make mistakes. I'm still...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

I'm glad I can help others with my mistake. Take your time building don't rush through anything. Do it right the first time so you don't have to wait an extra month to drive your car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

Well, today we got the timing all lined up and started it and it ran fan at idle, but when I would give it gas it would still pop out of the carb. We let it idle for a few minutes and while it was...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-16-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: need it gone 88 305 ttop 5 speed

is it a tpi car?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-16-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: need it gone 88 305 ttop 5 speed

I have some rims i would trade. I also have a set of t-tops off of a '92. where r u located?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

I put #1 up again and my rotor was way off. So I took the distributor out and repositioned it so the rotor was pointing at #1. I then turned the key and it fired up, that was a great feeling. Now...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

I have had the distributor out a few times. Every time I put it back in I made sure that #1 was at TDC. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

So now my Camaro has developed a new problem, it won't start. It cranks and cranks and cranks, but it never starts. I'm getting plenty of fuel, in fact when I try to start it, it will backfire and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

My first thought was maybe the distrubutor was still a little loose. I can't check it till Saturday though. I also notice an increase in rpm's. That would also indicate my timing being advanced,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: The Camaro isn't running right.

I never messed with my cam. I didn't even take my timing chain off. I don't really understand how my cam timing would have been affected. If you could explain more I would appreciate it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By yaretheytaken

The Camaro isn't running right.

I started my car for the rist time after my rebuild today. It was running great for a while, then out of nowhere it started backfireing out of the carb. At first I thought I was running out of gas...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: My heads

I had a feeling that those heads were worthless. The problem is that I cannot afford new heads right now, I have about a $300 budget, what could I do to get more performance using the heads I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By yaretheytaken

My heads

Are my heads worth keeping. Their casting number is 3927185 and the symbol on the head by the casting number looks like a L. Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By yaretheytaken

Re: Transgo kit Cost

Where are you located I'll do it for 100 and a case of beer if you supply parts, I did my own and it's not that hard.
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