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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-25-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,693
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1986 Trans Am WS6 LB9 w/Recaro seats

I have seem this car in person at a local cars and coffee, its incredibly nice. Who ever buys this car wont be disappointed.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-15-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,377
Posted By Neil350

Re: Teal 92 formula 350 w ttops

That's awesome. There was a teal 92 I tried to buy back in '16, it belonged to a gentlemen I knew who bought it new. After he passed his wife sold it, I remember it having paint issues and the guy...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 340
Posted By Neil350

Re: UMI K member + Hooker mount brackets and crossmember

Thats right George, UMI LS motor mounts that come with their K, Holley 98-02 mounts with the Polly inserts, ARP bolts to the motor.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-01-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 340
Posted By Neil350

Re: UMI K member + Hooker mount brackets and crossmember

I run that exact set up, but with an fbody pan. All works fine. UMI K with their mounts, Holley motor mounts. Holley trans mount.
Forum: Body
12-16-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Neil350

Re: Hood HInges quality????

I tried the OER, my mistake was having them powder coated, I think in that process they warped or something to that effect, had a lot of issues with them. I went with some Ring Brothers and they were...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-25-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,905
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1991 Formula 350 For Sale

Thats a beautiful Formula! Best of luck with sale.
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-14-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 752
Posted By Neil350

Re: Dads car is back baby. 87 GTA 5.7 SLP 36k miles

Amazing, glad you got it back.
Forum: Car Audio
06-09-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Neil350

Re: Radio restoration?

Not appearance wise, but you can send it to MNR in Michigan for the internal circuits.
Forum: Exhaust
06-03-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,602
Posted By Neil350

Re: New Hawks exhaust hit my door yesterdy

I wish this would have been out sooner, I bought a GMMG, would have gone for this had it been out last year. Looks great.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By Neil350

Re: Rev 109 “Magnum” wheels on 1987 Formula

That looks awesome!
Forum: History / Originality
04-24-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,157
Posted By Neil350

Re: Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....

Instrument panel lens for the Firebirds would be nice as well, replacements are available for generations prior to ours.
Forum: History / Originality
04-17-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1987 Formula with 7,400 and 350 goes for $16k on BaT

Solid deal, the Firebird even low mile examples still represent some solid buys in the classic car market right now.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-03-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,318
Posted By Neil350

Re: 89 GTA refresh

Awesome work, cars coming out really nice.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-20-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

Early on when I replaced the spoiler with the Hawks fiber glass, the body work though looked ok in pictures left a lot to be desired. It wasn't terrible, but over time I began to notice sanding marks...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-05-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By Neil350

Re: Firebird Central

I bought some window sweeps from them years ago, they were dead wrong, didn't fit at all. They made the return process a nitemare.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-01-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

Picked it up from the fabricator a few weeks ago, its a custom fabricated Y pipe in to a merge, I used two Kooks high flow cats, the car doesn't have to pass emissions any longer, but I don't want it...
Forum: Interior
10-28-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
Posted By Neil350

Re: Restoring interior, need your thoughts

That would look good, just material selection will play a huge part. Use a good quality leather, often when people tend to wrap stuff they use cheaper materials and it gives it a shine, or baggy...
Forum: Brakes
10-26-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By Neil350

Re: 9 Bolt Brake upgrade options?

The later 9 bolt cars had a decent aluminum PBR set up, similar to what the LT1 4th gen cars had. If it's a delco moraine iron caliper, I would look at upgrading to that. The issue is going to be in...
Forum: History / Originality
10-25-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1989 TTA with 173 miles akready at $51k on BaT

A friend had one with similar miles, sold on BAT earlier in the year. The body cladding had yellowed similar to that one as well. I will say, compared to my GTA which had 49k miles, SLP cold air, cat...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Neil350

Re: 89 TURBO T/A TO 83 T/A

A lot of the period correct stuff is cool in theory, but unless you enjoy the challenge of hunting down long discontinued parts, there's better options like the LS1 fronts. You also end up paying an...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,991
Posted By Neil350

Re: New Aeromotive Gas Tank and Pump

Most charcoal canisters at this point are pretty much open to the atmosphere by time and wear. This guy rebuilt his factory charcoal cannister, link below.
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Forum: Members Firebirds
08-24-2022, 03:31 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

Yesh, back in town hopefully in the next week or so, I plan to go up and pick it up.
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 422
Posted By Neil350

Re: What is this plug for on my 89 gta

The relay? Parts store. Can look up the part number on Rockauto or similar as well.
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 422
Posted By Neil350

Re: What is this plug for on my 89 gta

The MAF, MAF Burn off and Fuel Pump relay are all there. The other relay that lives in that neighborhood is for the fog lamp relay which is what this is for. From another post

"Purple = Output to...
Forum: History / Originality
08-23-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,572
Posted By Neil350

Re: 87 IROC hits $60K on day one

You have to stop looking at it with the eyes of the average enthusiast because it will never make sense. What you're seeing is the automotive equivalent of big money trophy hunting. Do you think...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-23-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,991
Posted By Neil350

Re: New Aeromotive Gas Tank and Pump

I split the vent on mine, one to the UFO and the other to the charcoal line
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,490
Posted By Neil350

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

Whoa, thats the GMPP John Moss Camaro...you own it?


Local car show by the house at a Mexican Restaurant. Tacos and Tail Pipes.
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Forum: Members Firebirds
08-22-2022, 03:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

I still have the air box, when I get home in a few weeks I will collect it.

It runs, not really tuned but currently having the Y pipe and air intake fabricated. I initially planned to use an Air...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-16-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By Neil350

Re: The Nighthawk is Dead

Glad he survived and wasn't hurt.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By Neil350

Re: running a spool on the street

I had a locker in a 12 bolt, wasn't bad with the auto and converter. I put a T56 in the same car and the only time you really felt it is was turning, was noisy and could feel the harshness of it.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-22-2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 642
Posted By Neil350

Re: New Guy

Thats a clean Camaro, great find
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2022, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1,500 mile 1902 Heritage z28 sells for $44k on BAT

1992 would have been apart of the fuel tank recall. So that would explain it having a replacement fuel tank at some point. I am sure the fine upstanding technician at what ever dealer tasked with the...
Forum: Body
07-19-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By Neil350

Re: My participation in the exhibition of modified cars Custom Show Emirates Dubai

Thats awesome you drove it, I am sure the car brings back a lot of memories for folks who came to the U.S for school in the 1980s.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-12-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,866
Posted By Neil350

Re: NEED NEW STEERING BOX ALTERNATIVES TO TURN 1

I also used Marty, nice guy. I did the the DSE shaft as well, cars incredibly tight and responsive. My original box had 48K miles, never road raced, but even with the Astro Van shaft, had a ton of on...
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2022, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Neil350

Re: Plentiful low mile original Third Gen's. Nobody drove these things?

Attrition. They built so many of these cars and the vast majority built are no longer on the roads, so many were bought as normal cars and drive them. So you're seeing the fringe few who survived,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-27-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/lsswap1_934bde7d4796d26cc87236d122d2ad8e4c6e430c.jpg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By Neil350

Re: High torque starter for built 350

LT1 starter, B of F are the same and will work perfect for you. That's factory LT1 compression, high compression race motor use the LT1 Corvette because the case is more compact and stronger, but...
Forum: History / Originality
06-12-2022, 02:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,787
Posted By Neil350

Re: 1987 Yellow Iroc with TPI, t-tops, manual, and G80/G92

Great find, they all need little things after all these years. Thats the fun part.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-11-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,414
Posted By Neil350

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

So the time came to do an LS based build for this car. The shop who finished turning the long block in to a short block is doing the swap. They typically don’t touch LS swaps, but they’ve also been...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-06-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,955
Posted By Neil350

Re: ==1992 Firebird For Sale==

This is from 2013, I doubt it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-03-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,827
Posted By Neil350

Re: New Suspension parts from Screaming Chicken

I finally installed those brackets, they are a really nice touch compared to the stockers.
Forum: Car Audio
05-27-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,214
Posted By Neil350

Re: Pioneer DEH P77DH vs stock GTA radio?

I have gone back and forth on this, I replaced all the speakers but my factory GTA deck had horrible reception, I sent it off to M&R in Saginaw they rebuilt it, put it away. I had put a Kenwood in,...
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By Neil350

Re: 92 convertible TA with 29k miles goes for $16,250 on BAT

Thats a solid buy for who ever got that. Great looking low mile car.
Forum: History / Originality
04-12-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 418
Posted By Neil350

Re: 92 z28 with 59k miles goes for $18,700 at Mecum Houston

There are some desirable ones that have brought decent money, but a lot of it, including that Z28 seemed to have just kept with inflation with some very marginal appreciation. But to you're...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-11-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By Neil350

Re: 89 Trans Am GTA Suspension Restoration and Hawks 17" Wheels

Looks good, I am sure it made a world of difference.
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By Neil350

Re: 91 formula ignition key question

Jim is alluding to some thing that is a greater issue, so take heed, these keys haven't been in production since the early 2000s, they're not common anymore. Meaning its less likely you can just walk...
Forum: Interior
04-05-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By Neil350

Re: Hawks rebuilt hatch motor unit

Sounds like an issue with the reverse switch on the motor assembly. They don't remake it unfortunately, but there are threads on here on how to rebuild it.
Forum: South Central Region
04-04-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By Neil350

Re: Anyone Still Active In The Houston Area

I am out in the Katy area, Cinco Ranch.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By Neil350

Re: Tubular K Member

I went with the UMI piece, not road race, I already have UMI control arms on the car. I like extra room, on my LT1 4th gen the UMI K made a night and day difference far as working on the car, a lot...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-04-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,872
Posted By Neil350

Re: Hawks 17" CrossLace GTA Wheels

I had to remove the inner metal structure and pop them on.
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