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Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
Posted By jimc1987

shorty header mufflers

Hey guys I got shorty headers on my t/a right now im running them open but this summer I want to get header mufflers but all I can find us header mufflers for longtube headers any ideas on what I can...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

it runs good it sounds good and its a blast to drive alot better than the old motor. I do have a question for people what is better i need to do something about my fan because i cant put my hood on...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

there she is my motor its been done for a little bit but finally got around to putting up pics but heres what the motor has ok its a 350 block with scat rods flatop pistons comp cam (461 lift 232...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221639_1680963305907_1292281413_31448940_2139399_n.jpg
Forum: Engine Swap
04-01-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By jimc1987

Re: fuel pump

k thank you guys for all the info i went with a regulator didnt feel like dropping the tank but i went to crank it over and the fuel pump didnt prime i have the fuse and relay hooked up i was...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-21-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By jimc1987

Re: fuel pump

can you just dissconnect your tpi pump by pulling the fuse then hooking up the mechanical pump will it be able to pump through the tpi pump or will i have to fig something out i just got done...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-04-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

so what are you guys running for exhaust im thinking bout doing duels how hard is it to run with our cars also until i get the exhaust done what should i leave it open headers or not i wont be...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-28-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

ya thats what i thought thanks for responding this is my first build so i just wanted to make sure
Forum: Engine Swap
01-27-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 build

well a little update i have my moter at the machine shop my block is getting bored .40 over and my crank is going to be grinded .10 under i have gotten new cast vortec heads and rockers and all msd...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-03-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 350 help?

Pull the tranny first its not that hard and it makes life easy just my 2 cents
Forum: Engine Swap
12-11-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By jimc1987

350 build

Hello all i am going to be bulding a motor to put in my car its a 350 from a 74 chevy truck and swapping it out with my EFI 350 thats in my ta now (going to put that in a camaro) this is my first...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
07-25-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,566
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Nebraska Events

There is the Hot Summer Nites Rod Run its August 8th and 9th in Norfolk its at Diviots and its $5 dollar admission. There is a cruise night on the saturday night just letting people know in case...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-23-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,502
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Took TONS of new pics of my bird! Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow is really all that needs to be said

Where did you get the chrome rings for your gauges if people make them they should really sell them on here id buy a set for a reasonable price
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
07-22-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Anyone from Kearney, NE?

im from norfolk quite a few camaros around here not too many t/a''s tho
Forum: Body
06-11-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By jimc1987

paint scheme question

I have an 87 ta that i am going to get painted either this fall or winter it is blue now and i want to keep it blue but a darker blue (almost like a royal blue) but i want to paint the hood louvers...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
05-25-2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Third gen get together in Norfolk NE

hey if people with all generations want to come ok i just meant when i said thirdgen only that i am not posting it anywhere else
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
05-24-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

i started a new thread with a different name so everyone knows we are trying to start a get together just so everyone knows
...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
05-24-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By jimc1987

Third gen get together in Norfolk NE

Hey all

Sorry its been awhile since i talked about this. I have been busy

Anyway i am just curious who would be willing to have a little get together in Norfolk. I am...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
05-05-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

Now that i know people are interested what date you guys think i was thinking the first or second weekend in june
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
05-03-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

hey just wondering what would you guys think about having a cruise for third gens this summer i was thinking late like mid june (i broke my collar bone and my car is in the air right now so have to...
Forum: TPI
04-14-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
tps
Views: 655
Posted By jimc1987

Re: tps

well just so everyone know i fixed my problem and it was not the tps it was the iac the minimum idle was set wrong which would explain my fluctuating idle (see the reason i never looked into it was...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
tps
Views: 655
Posted By jimc1987

Re: tps

:thanks:i will have to check on that i was talking to a guy at autozone who has a camaro and he says the same thing as you but i will keep you posted as to what i find thanks for all yoru ...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
tps
Views: 655
Posted By jimc1987

Re: tps

that is something i will check but it will fire but u have to keep your foot on the gas and if you take your foot off it will idle but if you touch it or put it in gear it will die and i get a code...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
tps
Views: 655
Posted By jimc1987

tps

Heres my car it is a 1987 Trans Am with a 350 TPI. So heres my question guys my TPS just went out. I had replaced it last may it had the stock one and replaced it and adjusted it accordingly then...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-27-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 842
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Hi! I'm in Omaha!

welcome to Nnebraska you never know what the weather will be
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By jimc1987

Re: So how do we feel about storing a car and not starting it?

I did the same thing last year and had no problems although i have been working on it this year and have been starting it once a month and it seems to be fine so i would think both are ok
Forum: Members Camaros
02-02-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 735
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Updated pics of my 1990 Camaro.

very nice car keep it up
Forum: Members Camaros
01-29-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 80,740
Posted By jimc1987

Re: How did you get into your Camaro/Firebird?

Thank you thats one thing that i will never change it just stands out everyone wants me to paint it black cause of knight rider but it will always be blue. Right now its in my garage with the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-29-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 24,211
Posted By jimc1987

Re: How old are you?

22 same age as my Trans AM
Forum: Members Camaros
01-28-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 80,740
Posted By jimc1987

Re: How did you get into your Camaro/Firebird?

well my story isnt as exciting as some on here but here it goes

I always have liked/been interested in cars my dad is a Ford fan and he loves the mustang but the thing that really got me...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Car Doesn't idle anymore

I had the same problem with my car it would drive great if i let it sit overnight and then i would drive it go back out and it wouldnt start. It was the TPS. You could try adjusting yoiur current one...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-26-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,647
Posted By jimc1987

Re: rear hatch window precut tint kits

I have never done the pre cut one but i used the Gila you can get at AutoZone. I would asume the pre cut ones would be al little eaiser since its cut alreay. I helped my freind put it on his car and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By jimc1987

Re: just a mud flap

Hey thanks for the pic it gives me an idea about what im looin at im just looking its just something i thought of when i was workin on my car and i didnt know if it would look right i dont know if...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By jimc1987

Re: just a mud flap

You are right i guess i should have worded it diff but i would love to see pics of what other members have
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-20-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By jimc1987

just a mud flap

this is a strange question i was thinking about getting trans am mud flaps but i was wondering what you guys think about them if you think they look dumb or not also i have never seen them on a...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
10-05-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,802
Posted By jimc1987

Re: You know you drive a F-Body when....

lol so true :lmao:
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
10-03-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply.
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lol thats funny man
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
10-02-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

There is more thirdgens around than i thought thats always good I just got mine back up and running now its running stronger than before its a 87 Trans Am with a bird on the back window its not my...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 305 trans am tps

Thank you all for your guys help i havent had much time to look cause im getting married on the 6th but i will check everything you guys suggested ill make sure i double check the voltage too im not...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
08-26-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

that would be pretty awsome but right now my car is out of commision an easy fix i think but im alwys interested to talking to ppl with thirdgens so if you want pm me go ahead im hoping to get it...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 305 trans am tps

anyone got any ideas
Forum: TPI
08-25-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By jimc1987

305 trans am tps

I had changed the tps in my car and it idled and ran fine for about a day then the next day i went out to start it and it did the same thing it did before it just would not idle i am pretty sure its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By jimc1987

Re: 305 Trans Am help

ok i will try that either today or tom i let ya know how it goes :thanks:
also will it hurt the tps if the car is being driven
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By jimc1987

305 Trans Am help

I just had the tps sensor replaced and the codes were cleared well my proplem is that it runs great but a little bit after i ran the car it started flashing a code 22 again the car runs great what...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
08-18-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Re: Norfolk NE

thats good to know i see a few f bodys running around town but not very many it nice to know im not alone lol if you ever want to cruise before winter hits
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
08-16-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Posted By jimc1987

Norfolk NE

Hi i was just wondering how many people in or close around Norfolk Nebraska are on this site
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