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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-09-2007, 12:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,365
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: K-Member Swap, Any Surprises?

this would be an opportune time to swap lca bushings and maybe break out the wire wheel and throw some paint on that thing...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-06-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: here's mine

they tend to collect a lot of crud underneath, so they might. the paint on the nose is fubarred anyway, so i'm not too worried. the bra will be gone when the body gets done.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-05-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: accessory mounting on older heads?

on the pass side where the a/c compressor and idler pulley mount, it looks very much like i have 2 bolts going into the head - the 882's have only the upper/outer hole, not one by the front corner...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-05-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By 88305tbi

accessory mounting on older heads?

i've built what i hope to be a torquey 406 with 882 heads (i know nobody likes them, but they were what i could afford at the time of the build. i did get the valves hogged out to 2.02/1.6 tho). i...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-29-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By 88305tbi

here's mine

here are a few pix from a couple of summers ago.

the bra is on it because of some nasty coin-wash water that stained the paint on the nose and will come off after it's painted.

it's been...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-16-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Lookig to buy: Black RS Grill...

i've got one on the car i'd trade for a z/28 type...
Forum: TBI
05-13-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By 88305tbi

regulator question

for you guys running higher fuel pressures (15-30+), what are you using for a fuel pressure regulator? i'm assuming that the stock unit, even if modded for adjustability, won't set these higher...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-27-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: WTB : Custom sub box for thirdgen Cars

i saw something once at forest city surplus in london, but it was cheezy particleboard... there's a tech article around here somewhere about either building one out of mdf or making a mold of the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-27-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: swapping 7730/406 tpi to 94 firebird. which wires on harness need energized/grou

you might wanna try the diy prom board... all kinds of pin out diagrams and stuff floating around there...

406 tpi? i'm putting together a tbi swap - what did you use for your knock sensor, the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-18-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,155
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: grim reaper

my $.02? i think the 'nose out of jointedness' of this whole conversation has to do with the 'give me the info and i'll give it to this other guy' thing. your tuner wants to learn about tuning our...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-13-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: '86 L69

vin decoder (http://www.team3rdgen.com/modules.php?name=VIN_Decoder)

if you look either in the console glove box or one of the rear hatch compartments, you'll hopefully find a sticker with all the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-12-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,411
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Pics! Camaro out of hibernation. 56K take a walk

did you adapt production hid's or do a kit? there are some very sweet retrofits and info here (http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/)
Forum: TBI
04-12-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,684
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Just Did The Open Element Mod

the open element gave me a noticeable pep-up, but the biggest difference was the hookers so all that air had somewhere to go. i didn't/wouldn't expect much with the stock exhaust, but i'm sure even...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-12-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,411
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Pics! Camaro out of hibernation. 56K take a walk

where'd you get it painted?
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-12-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 648
Posted By 88305tbi

gotta disagree

street racing is nothing but a pi$$ing contest. public roads are, by definition, a public place, and not a place for competition. if somebody wants to prove their car is faster, or they're a better...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,366
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Got My Stripes!

sweet car, and now with hockey sticks! cool:cool:

what's goin on the hood? :2cents: i'd vote for small accents down the sides of the cowl...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-09-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 57,696
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Purdiest 3rdGen I've ever seen!

those pictures have been around forever, i saw them years ago on the interior board, i think... shoot him a pm maybe he's done some mods since the shots...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-08-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 57,696
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Purdiest 3rdGen I've ever seen!

pretty sure that's powermite's (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members/6055-powermite.html)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-08-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: New pics

that stance rocks my world:cool: i think the earlier chin spoiler to match the rest of the gfx would suit better than the 91-92

what springs/shocks? what size tires? is your 406 carb or fi?
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-08-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,339
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Some new pics

very nice. gotta love 3rd gens with class... :cool: :thumbsup:
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
03-31-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: local source for weight jacks?

thanks guys! i look forward to the pics!
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
03-30-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By 88305tbi

local source for weight jacks?

any of you guys running weight jacks - rega, johnny - did you have a local source? i've seen them at jeg's, but as far as i could find ground control only has the coilover kits... any hints?
Forum: DIY PROM
03-25-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: bin-ebl???

i'll try this one, just to see if i've got it straight myself.:blah:

the bin is stored on the PROM chip. the chip is installed on the EBL board in your ECM.

your stock or current bin, because...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,958
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Clear parking lights!

looks great!
what bulbs do you have in the signals? did you do the 4 light or only 2 light h4 upgrade?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: WS6 suspension or not?

check the rpo codes, probably in the console glovebox if you still have the sticker. the ws6 code should be there if you've got it. while you're at it, you can decode the rest of them here...
Forum: TBI
03-21-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,755
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Fresh Setup for 12s

:hmmm: then i count myself very lucky to be among the 5% of the people on this site who have found the DIY PROM (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-prom/) board. there's access to an amazing amount...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-10-2004, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By 88305tbi

perhaps you need to disable the VATS... i'm...

perhaps you need to disable the VATS... i'm pretty sure some 8746's have the anti-theft flag, and that would make it not start, if i understand all this stuff... :lala:
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-24-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By 88305tbi

http://www.fasttoys.net./8292fbodyexhaust.html ...

http://www.fasttoys.net./8292fbodyexhaust.html

assuming it's an f-body, there's a mufflex system about half way down this page
Forum: Engine Swap
02-23-2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By 88305tbi

engine swap checklist

I'm getting ready to do the swap and makin' my list and checkin' it twice...

the L03 is comin' out, and this is goin' in:

# 406 SBC
# KB hypereutectic .030 9.6:1 CR
# Crane Powermax 2040...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
02-09-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By 88305tbi

i believe iroc2nv was designing a set of his...

i believe iroc2nv was designing a set of his own...

bluthndr, do you have a pic of your quarterstick install? i've been considering that shifter myself.
Forum: DIY PROM
01-27-2004, 10:48 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,953
Posted By 88305tbi

woohoo! woohoo! woohoo!:rockon:

woohoo! woohoo! woohoo!:rockon:
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
01-17-2004, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: started winter mods

if you mean the gaskets that look like a bunch of layers of foil sort of crimped together, i used them on my 2055's and they're sweet. they're also reuseable if you intend a swap or something in the...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-22-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 621
Posted By 88305tbi

monday's the day for me... and i have to e-test...

monday's the day for me... and i have to e-test before it comes back out, which basically means the new engine has to go in... why spend dough on the 305 when the 406 is sitting there waiting now,...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-22-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,953
Posted By 88305tbi

would it be feasible to set these cards up with a...

would it be feasible to set these cards up with a USB port that those of us with newer laptops (and XP) could use? i know nothing about hardware or circuit design and ask only cuz it popped into my...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By 88305tbi

not to hijack the thread, but what k/s would one...

not to hijack the thread, but what k/s would one use for a 406?
Forum: TBI
08-29-2003, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By 88305tbi

so in GMECMEdit, the EGR On (Temp) constant,...

so in GMECMEdit, the EGR On (Temp) constant, which gives me a range of -40.0* to 151.25* should be set at -40 to disable EGR? or should i be setting that elsewhere?
Forum: TBI
08-29-2003, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By 88305tbi

naw, i'm not doing any burning yet... without the...

naw, i'm not doing any burning yet... without the serial adapter i can't read anything so there's no point tuning... and with the 8063 ecm i've got in the '88, i don't have an ecu file anyway. i'll...
Forum: TBI
08-27-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By 88305tbi

yeah, been here for a long time... the 400 is in...

yeah, been here for a long time... the 400 is in progress... dealing with some issues and making some decisions so that when it goes in, it goes in... figuring out what i need for...
Forum: TBI
08-27-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By 88305tbi

go to the diy-prom board and start reading......

go to the diy-prom board and start reading... lots and lots of great info there... do a search on egr and a ton of stuff will come up - i'm gonna have to do the same when i put the 400 in, along with...
Forum: Exhaust
08-17-2003, 04:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,025
Posted By 88305tbi

3" in dual 2.5" out - the website is wrong for...

3" in dual 2.5" out - the website is wrong for the dimensions of the muffler... no clips driving yet...
Forum: Exhaust
08-16-2003, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,025
Posted By 88305tbi

sound clip, finally

305 tbi, hooker 2055's, 3" cat and stainless to ravin muffler. crappy gooseneck computer mic recorded through the hatch cuz i didn't have enough extension cord to get my mixer outside.

right...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By 88305tbi

if by 'grabbing' you mean a squeaking sound like...

if by 'grabbing' you mean a squeaking sound like running your thumb over a clean plate (anybody old enough to remember that commercial?), then mine do the same. i've *never* heard discs do that...
Forum: Body
08-13-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,609
Posted By 88305tbi

the car i got the fronts out of hadn't fared so...

the car i got the fronts out of hadn't fared so well at the back... some damage and then a bunch of parts piled on top...

for the amount of time i actually have the rear folded back, i can live...
Forum: TBI
08-13-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,577
Posted By 88305tbi

<img...

<img src="https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/attachment.php?s=&postid=1422841" border="0">
88 305 tbi, 2055's, open element
Forum: DIY PROM
08-13-2003, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By 88305tbi

you've got mail

you've got mail
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-12-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 495
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: Ripped on Internet Deal...Any Advice

wasn't from illinois by any chance, was he?

sorry, old zappa reference there... hope it works out for ya!
Forum: TBI
08-12-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By 88305tbi

any other off brand swaps?

just for interest, here's a 455 olds TBI (454 truck) i saw at the cruze in sunday...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2003, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By 88305tbi

i think you could get them in pickups/suburbans...

i think you could get them in pickups/suburbans too... or you could wait til spring and check my engine bay...:cool:

there are a bunch of 400 threads here if you do a search - look for a 2 bolt...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-10-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By 88305tbi

well, my struts are kinda shot... depends on the...

well, my struts are kinda shot... depends on the temp out whether it'll stay up or not, and it definitely doesn't go flying up, but if i leave the hatch for too long without pulling it up, the latch...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-10-2003, 04:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By 88305tbi

Re: hatch problem?

easy's flipped his lid...



:sillylol: :sillylol: :lala:

serioulsly dude, i'll vote with rega and say electrical. best case, loose contact. worst case, motors going south... i had a...
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