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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-19-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 88 GTA 5 speed

Sorry, just sold it. But to answer your question it had 84,xxx.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-09-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 88 GTA 5 speed

more pics
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-09-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

88 GTA 5 speed !!!SOLD!!!

I am moving out of state and have to sell my baby. This is a partially restored and well optioned 1988 Pontiac Trans Am. It is actually a GTA but I went with the base TA styling (personal...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-29-2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

Yes this is from a GM Perfomance ZZ4 350 crate motor. The specs are as follows:

duration: 208/221
1.5:1 lift: .474/.510
LSA: 112 deg

I will take $120 shipped but let me know asap as I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-28-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

Still for sale. Contact me if interested. This cam is of no use sitting around my house.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

I have a ZZ4 roller cam for sale. It has 23K miles on it and has been oiled and stored in plastic. It is in excellent condition and ready to install. I will also include the vavle springs and...
Forum: TPI
08-30-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,955
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: '91 Z28 305 strange behavior

Also, forgot to mention, have you checked the voltage on your throttle position sensor? That could also cause the problems you're describing.
Forum: TPI
08-30-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,955
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: '91 Z28 305 strange behavior

No just pull the electrical connectors off and check resistance through each injector using a multimeter. However, even if the all ohm ok you may still have a clogged or otherwise damaged injector,...
Forum: TPI
08-30-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,955
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: '91 Z28 305 strange behavior

I would be more inclined to suspect fuel injectors. From what I understand when these cars are left to sit for a while it is really hard on the injectors. This was the case with my car, which sat...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,430
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 350 tpi stumble rough idle

There aren't any bolts, it's threaded. Just unscrew it.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-24-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

Here are the specs:

duration 208/211

lift .474/.510

112 LSA

This is a direct fit for your LT1 and you can re-use your lifters but you will need to replace your valve springs to allow...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-23-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

LAST CHANCE. I will be listing this on ebay in the next couple days so if any TGO members want first dibs let me know asap. Again, I have a ZZ4 cam, ZZ4/LT4 valve springs and retainers. All parts...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-13-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

ZZ4 roller cam w/ springs and retainers

I have a ZZ4 cam for sale. It was taken out of a ZZ4 crate motor with 23K miles on it and has been oiled and stored in plastic, no surface rust or anything like that. I will also include the valve...
Forum: TPI
07-21-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 19,398
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Hard starting issue, L98.

Hey Eagle,

I just found the same problem with my car. I tore into the top end of the motor because I found metal shavings in my oil and the source turned out to be a worn distributor gear. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-19-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

update: I finally got around to tearing into my top end and I think I found the source of the metal shavings before I even got the intake manifold off. My distributor gear appears to be a bit...
Forum: Interior
07-15-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,400
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: gta seat covers? sites?

You might want to check with classic industries. They also carry the vinyl gta uphoslstry kits but as Jim85IROC said, they all come from the same manufacturer. Classic sells them for a bit cheaper...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: '86 Trans Am doesn't want to run.

TPS could absolutely be a possibility. Have you checked the voltage on it? If it jumps around or drops off as you're opening the throttle it's bad. Could also just be too far out of adjustment.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: '86 Trans Am doesn't want to run.

A couple suggestions:

1. Did you put plenty of dielectric grease on the new ignition module when you installed it? They short out pretty easily if that grease wears through.

2. I would not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: HELP PLEASE!!!!!

what engine do you have?
Forum: TPI
07-14-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

Thanks for the reply burnout91. So did the zz4 springs fit into the pockets of your stock heads without and modification. That was my main concern with those springs but I'd rather use them if...
Forum: TPI
07-14-2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

Well I'm by no means an engine builder but your numbers make sense. As many threads as there are about putting zz4 cams in LB9's I'm sure someone has done it. I'm just trying to figure out as much...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

So basically there is no magic combination of springs, shims, retainers, offset locks, etc. that will allow me to run this cam without machine work on the heads? Just want to make sure I'm...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

Thanks for the reply. What basic specs should I be looking for in a valve spring for this cam with stock heads? Both of the spring sets you suggested look nice but they're a bit more than I'd like...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

Anybody got any experience with this cam?
Forum: TPI
07-12-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 19,398
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Hard starting issue, L98.

Had the exact same problem with my LB9. Turned out to be leaking fuel injectors. A set of Bosch IIIs from southbay fixed the problem immediately. :2cents:
Forum: TPI
07-12-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

ZZ4 cam in an LB9, who's done it?

I'm about to tear into my LB9 to address a lifter problem and figure while I'm replacing lifters anyway it might be a good time for a cam swap. I picked up a ZZ4 cam and valve springs super cheap...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 89 GTA Problems

how old is the battery?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

Haha. I had a feeling the 350 idea would come up at some point. I used to own a 97 formula with an LT1 so trust me, I know how much fun they are. For now I'm gonna keep my little 305 but I could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

Well at this point I think I need to tear into my top end before I go much farther. I was under the impression that roller lifters rarely go bad but after talking to you guys, obviously it happens. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

Wow that's pretty bad! I don't plan on driving the car much until i get this figured out. Its not a daily driver, just a toy. So was it your cam and/or lifters that initially went bad and caused...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

yep sounds like its time to tear into the top end. The hell of it is that I just replaced my fuel injectors a month ago and could have easily taken the intake manifold off then, but I guess that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Metal shavings in oil

Hey thanks for the reply. I check my oil at least once a week and full sythetic royal purple 5W30. My engine is the original 88 LB9 with about 90K, well past the break in period unfortunately. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,191
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Metal shavings in oil

I recently noticed a tiny bit of metal shavings on the end of my oil dipstick. The engine does not knock but does have a ticking sound coming from the lifter valley. I've taken off the valve covers...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,390
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: my iroc starts then shuts off

I had the exact same problem a month or so back. Turned out to be a bad MAF sensor. I know you said you unplugged it but I would go buy a new one and plug it in just to check. You can always...
Forum: Interior
06-18-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,372
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Heat that won't go off...

One option would be to bypass the heater core at least temporarily. That way you can at least focus on more important things and be able to drive the car comfortably (relatively speaking).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,429
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Did I get ripped off

It's a 21 year old car. Every part on that car has 21 years worth of wear and tear on it. At that age any car will constantly need something fixed unless you plan on doing a complete overhall. ...
Forum: TPI
06-15-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 1988 Trans am TPI 305 Running very BAD HELP PLEASE

What brand are the injectors you're looking at on ebay? If they really are new for $120 that sounds kind of sketchy to me, too good to be true. I bought a set of refurbished Bosch IIIs from...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 1988 Trans am TPI 305 Running very BAD HELP PLEASE

You need 19lb. injectors and yes you will need new O-rings. If you buy them from South Bay they come with them. If you go with the Bosch IIIs South Bay also includes their special adapter so they...
Forum: TPI
06-10-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 1988 Trans am TPI 305 Running very BAD HELP PLEASE

You can probably get away with slightly larger than stock injectors but if you go much bigger you'll need to get a custom PROM burned. The computer is designed to run 19 lb./hr injectors so if you...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-09-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,206
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: finally painted my convertible!

I like the gold screens in your fender vents. Might have to steal your idea!
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-09-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,206
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: finally painted my vert!

That looks awesome! I love dark green metallic with gold trim. That new set of gold T/A decals you mentioned is really gonna look sick on the new paint. Really nice car!
Forum: TPI
06-09-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 1988 Trans am TPI 305 Running very BAD HELP PLEASE

If you're running the original injectors that probably what the ticking noise is coming from. Mine got loud as hell before I finally broke down and replaced them. Try listening to each injector...
Forum: Car Audio
06-09-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,689
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Cassette problem?

I also went to the junk yard looking for belts when I was fixing mine. I walked out with a handful of extra belts and a radio from an 87 cadillac for $10. I ended up swapping out the entire...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: 1988 Trans am TPI 305 Running very BAD HELP PLEASE

That's your knock sensor. Not sure if that's your problem but definately fix it anyway. Sounds like you've already replaced a ton of parts but two things that come to mind are fuel injectors and...
Forum: Car Audio
06-07-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,689
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Cassette problem?

1. Yes you can buy the belts. Thats why I'm telling you it is possible to fix your radio. It's not that hard if you at least moderately mechanically inclined.

2. THere are a ton of radios on...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-04-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,348
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: THE DESTROYER: My 86' Firebird. I'm new. Anyone wanna help me out? <3

Angel that is a sweet car! I love the original rally wheels, you hardly ever see those. The car looks VERY original except the hood and that's some of the nicest factory interior I've ever seen on...
Forum: Exhaust
06-04-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Bought GTA Had No Cat Gotta Register Car With Proper Emission Setup What To Do?

It depends. What state do you live in? Do you have to pass a tail pipe test or just visual?
Forum: Car Audio
06-04-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,689
Posted By 88gta_hiflyer

Re: Cassette problem?

It's the tape deck. I found a pristine pushbutton contol cassette radio in an 85 T/A at the junk yard that I NEEDED in my car. It did the same thing, just flipped back and forth then ejected the...
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