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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-22-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By defaced

Re: Issue with rear upper spring seat

Yeah I understand. Oh well, I'm not going to worry about it then. Thank you.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-22-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By defaced

Re: Issue with rear upper spring seat

I'm talking about the coil spring, shock is okay.


I was also wondering this but I cannot budge the upper spring seat on the driver side. Just seems odd that the seat wouldn't be connected...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-22-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By defaced

Issue with rear upper spring seat

Car is an 87 Formula. I lifted my rear the other day to do new bushings and end links on the sway bar. I had the car on jack stands underneath the subframe causing my rear end to hang down freely. I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,295
Posted By defaced

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Great idea for a thread. Sadly, there's probably only a hand full of "nice" third gens around me and are very rarely ever seen. We do have a local that has a mint TTA with around 2,000 miles but I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,382
Posted By defaced

Re: May 2015 COTM **WINNER**

Beautiful car. Wallpaper worthy, just wish there were some bigger pics. Where's the owner at?!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By defaced

Re: what year?

A good ol' soapy sponge and a pressure washer will clean 'em real nice.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By defaced

Re: Flaming Chicken for firebirds?

^ I learn something new every day.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By defaced

Re: Flaming Chicken for firebirds?

As far as I know, they never put the big bird on the hoods of the third gens. The second gens were the only ones to get them and I do believe they were only on the TAs. The closest you'll get for a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By defaced

Re: Flaming Chicken for firebirds?

Are you talking about the big bird on the hood?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 966
Posted By defaced

Re: No fuel pressure

Have you check the FPR yet? You'll have to pull your plenum off unless you can figure out a way to do it while leaving it on. I would check that and make sure the rubber diaphragm isn't cracked...
Forum: TPI
03-06-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By defaced

Re: New 91 GTA NEW TO SPEED DENSITY.

The IACV should be right underneath the TPS but I'm not sure if the SD motors used an IACV. I have an 87 with MAF so I'm not 100% certain. It's been a really long time since I've looked over the...
Forum: TPI
03-06-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By defaced

Re: New 91 GTA NEW TO SPEED DENSITY.

When you did the plugs and wires did you also change out the cap and rotor? I would also look at the throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve on the throttle body.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-27-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By defaced

Re: Accel 24 LB Injectors for sale

What was the reason they were only used for 10 miles? Can you send me some more pictures of the injectors themselves please? PM me for my email.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,482
Posted By defaced

Re: New throttle cable is stiff.

Maybe it's simply because you're going from an old stretched out cable to a new tight cable? Just a guess really.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-19-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By defaced

Re: Trans Am Downunder

Road trains. They get even bigger than that.

OP, I work for a Mack dealer here in Indiana, just out of curiosity, how many of the Mack Titans do you see around there? Don't see too many here in...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-03-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,237
Posted By defaced

Re: 86 iroc z part out in Memphis

I'm needing both sides. I've got a tan interior but put in a black headliner and still have my crappy tan visors that are literally falling to pieces. Are you wanting to sell the ones out of your 82?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-03-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,237
Posted By defaced

Re: 86 iroc z part out in Memphis

How are the sunvisors? Are they black?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-27-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
[IN] GTA wheels
Views: 543
Posted By defaced

Re: GTA wheels

I just found a set here locally last weekend, thanks guys.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-14-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
[IN] GTA wheels
Views: 543
Posted By defaced

Re: GTA wheels

I just texted the guy in Indy, gonna try and get some better pics. The only thing with those is I don't want or need the stupid snow tires.

joetransam - If you could possibly get a shipping quote...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-14-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
[IN] GTA wheels
Views: 543
Posted By defaced

Re: GTA wheels

Yeah I seen the ones on the Indy craigslist, the pictures suck though and I can't get a good look at 'em. Maybe I'll contact the guy.

There's a junk yard up here trying to sell a p.o.s. GTA with...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-23-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
[IN] GTA wheels
Views: 543
Posted By defaced

Re: GTA wheels

Bump. If the local pick up is scaring people away, I WILL pay shipping, as long as the price is decent. I would really like a set of the gold ones.

I know someone out there has to have a set!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-21-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
[IN] GTA wheels
Views: 543
Posted By defaced

GTA wheels

Looking for a set of GTA wheels. Preferably the gold ones, but would also be interested in black. Would prefer local pick up. I'm in northeast Indiana. Would be willing to drive a little ways. Let me...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-21-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,796
Posted By defaced

Re: [Poll] Most common/rarest trim/engine combo here!

87 Formula 305. Now has a 355 though. Power everything with the Beachwood Tan? I don't remember the name of it. It's the tan that's almost impossible to find replacement parts for, haha.
Forum: Interior
02-20-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By defaced

Re: Least Expensive Source for Hatch Motor Parts

You guys that paid 30-50$ for your pulldowns from the yard paid too much, haha. I got one from one of our local yards for $12. The dude at the counter didn't even know what it was.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

I just cleaned mine and blew through it and it opened up, or "purged". I'm going to check to see if my vent line is clogged. That's the only other thing I could think of that would be causing this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

Got the GM part number from one of my local dealers but I'll be damned if I can find this thing anywhere.

#10029752
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

Alright, I got my old one out and I think it's broken. The spring inside of it isn't tight and the valve that moves the spring is all rusty and doesn't move. I can't seem to find this part ANYWHERE...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

I'll take it off and see if I can do that. Thanks for the help guys. Really appreciate it. I completely forgot that thing was back there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

K, I know exactly where that is. I'll see if I can find one here local at a parts store.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Re: Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

You're talking about the actual gas tank vent right? Not the line that runs into the engine bay to the canister? Sometimes I call the canister line the vent line but I do believe there is an actual...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-14-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By defaced

Problem with gas being sucked through vent line

Alright guys, I can't seem to pinpoint this problem. Before I put the car away for storage it started to suck gas into the evap canister. I just put a new canister purge valve on today and drove it...
Forum: Interior
01-25-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By defaced

Re: gauges in ac vents

I removed everything for heat in my car too until I realized one year that I could drive it all the way until we had our first snow fall if I had heat. Otherwise, I was putting it away in October....
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-19-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,644
Posted By defaced

Forum app for Android/iOS

What would it take to get this forum on an app for Android and iOS devices? If not it's own forum app, what about the Tapatalk forum app? I use my phone for pretty much everything, including surfing...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-19-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,644
Posted By defaced

Forum app for Android/iOS

What would it take to get this forum on an app for Android or iOS devices? Or even have it on the Tapatalk forum app? I use my phone for pretty much everything and it would be awesome if this forum...
Forum: TPI
11-10-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By defaced

Evap canister filling with gas

Hey guys, was just driving the car around today for a little bit and it started to sputter really bad. I could also see some black smoke coming out of the exhaust. It finally died when I got onto my...
Forum: TPI
10-26-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,299
Posted By defaced

Re: Hard start/long crank when hot, code 54

Even though there doesn't seem to be any interest in this matter anymore, I'll still update in case someone else is having this problem and stumbles upon this thread from searching.

Installed new...
Forum: TPI
10-23-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,299
Posted By defaced

Re: Hard start/long crank when hot, code 54

Alright guys, ran the car down to O'Reilly's tonight after work to have the alternator and battery tested. Alternator came back at 34 amps at idle, which to me, is way too low. Battery came back with...
Forum: TPI
10-23-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,701
Posted By defaced

Re: 88 Iroc w/350 TPI hard start and dies

When I put my new 350 in my Bird, I had a bad MAF. Pretty much did the same thing as yours is doing. Could barely start it and when it would start, it would do same as yours. Took me forever to...
Forum: TPI
10-23-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,701
Posted By defaced

Re: 88 Iroc w/350 TPI hard start and dies

The next thing I would be checking is the MAF, if you have one. When it does start and is idling, does it run rough?
Forum: TPI
10-22-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,299
Posted By defaced

Re: Hard start/long crank when hot, code 54

Haven't really checked into the wiring all to much, will have to call a buddy in for assistance with that, I'm not big on wiring.

I haven't had my charging system checked recently, which is...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
10-22-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By defaced

Re: Shops to install SFC's

Thanks, I'll check them out. I don't think I'm going to have them put on until spring since winter is approaching, just figured I'd do my research early.

I know there's a custom chassis shop in...
Forum: TPI
10-22-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,299
Posted By defaced

Hard start/long crank when hot, code 54

Alright guys, I've researched the hell out of this problem and I can't seem to find anything that fits my situation specifically.

A little background: 350 swap, LT1 injectors, chipped ECM for...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
10-22-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By defaced

Shops to install SFC's

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone knew of a good shop in northeast or northcentral/northwest Indiana to have some SFC's welded in. I'm not a welder and I don't own one and I'd rather have them...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,250
Posted By defaced

Re: Have you named your Cars?

My 87 Formula is named Lindsay. My buddy and I were drunk one night trying to think of a name and I remembered this hot chick from my freshman year of highschool and her name was Lindsay. I've always...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-08-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By defaced

Re: Discount Tire Direct - Awesome Service

I'll second Discount Tire Direct. I've never had to use their customer service since I've never had any problems with the tires I've boght from them but I've ordered two sets and was very pleased...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-11-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 43,285
Posted By defaced

Re: Strut Tower Brace

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x4zlz5odqxkfg13/2011-03-19%2021.35.23.jpg
There's my BMR brace. Honestly, I can't tell any difference. I guess I can say that my steering is a little tighter. Got mine from...
Forum: TPI
03-17-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 952
Posted By defaced

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Man, that seriously sounds like a MAF problem. Just do me a favor and unplug the MAF and start the engine and see if she runs. My car did these exact same things when my MAF went bad and took me...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,452
Posted By defaced

Re: what is this sensor under plenum?

I think the actual name of it is IAT, or Intake Air Temperature.
Forum: TPI
03-12-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 952
Posted By defaced

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Well, you may not always get a light. When my MAF went bad the light wasn't on all the time. Took me forever to figure out what the problem was.

Try unplugging the MAF and start the car and see...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 952
Posted By defaced

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Does your car have a MAF sensor?
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