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Forum: DFI and ECM
10-07-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: tuning woes in central texas

that's what I think im gonna do.. I messaged rbob about it sounds like it is the best way to go without dumping another 2k into it. And its got to be easier to deal with for me or for whoever tunes...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-04-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5,154
Views: 634,226
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Tuning with the EBL

so im sure its here but I cant find it.. maf car uses a esc with knock sensor,, ebl flash with port mod switches to map,, map has no esc correct(in ecm). does it stay plugged in whats up with this.....
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-04-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By tomclayborn

tuning woes in central texas

so ive got an 88 iroc tpi vert auto 9 bolt.. Ive been totally redoing it for like 10 years. have more time money and effort in it that's it embarrassing... neways when I got into the motor I found 1...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-04-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,567
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: first throttle body linkage

pm sent
Forum: Convertibles
10-03-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: serious body work and some mods

hats off on the rear quarter man.. it a real job having to roll the top edge over.. I don't think its possible to do it without having to put some thin ice on it even though the spoiler peace covers...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-29-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,567
Posted By tomclayborn

first throttle body linkage

has anyone been able to effectively connect their factory tv cable and cruise cable to the first throttle body.. mine is an 88 Camaro tpi I know I happen to have the right year for the throttle...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-27-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: FIRST TPI TB Adapter Plate

for me its mainly because I want cruise with a tv cable and don't want to rig it.. if someone had a good way of doing all three linkages I may be able to live with it
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-26-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: FIRST TPI TB Adapter Plate

thanks for the update I just saw this im gonna contact him tomorrow and see what he needs. I don't mind doing the angles and porting by hand I was wondering if he would do a raw piece like this but I...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-19-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: FIRST TPI TB Adapter Plate

thank a lot man ill let him know on Monday...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-19-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: FIRST TPI TB Adapter Plate

dfarr67 can u pm me allitle more info (something so he knows that im referring to the plate he is making for you) so I can call George back so i can try and get in on this he seemed alittle hesitant...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: FIRST TPI TB Adapter Plate

Talked to george yesterday he kinda acted like he wanted to complete yours before he took an order i guess to see if he is succesful o or profitable thanks for the lead on someone who is willing to...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-28-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By tomclayborn

1988 tb to 1989 tb

so I have a chance to get a 58 mm bbk tb for dirt cheap only problem is my car is an 88.. and this tb is for the 89 and new cars .... so reading around here it seems like a a new throttle cable is...
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

A drill careful to not press to hard cause it will dent the windshield frame outward
Forum: Convertibles
02-02-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

I changed the whole complete frame from 88 to 91 it fits perfectly .. I did have to go back to the yard and retrieve the center braket for the plastic header.. could have made it but I was headed...
Forum: Convertibles
01-27-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

Thank u so much for the info I was tryn to put the plate with the screw hole in it in beetween instead of on the bottom.. did u have to mod the middle mount for the plastic header windshield...
Forum: Convertibles
01-22-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

No one has done this before new from on old body?
Forum: Convertibles
01-22-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

any help here please is there difference in structure on the windshield frame of the 91
Forum: Convertibles
01-22-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

so I got them bolted up but it seems like the front of the top sits abou an eighh of a ninch to far back off the header panel
Forum: Convertibles
01-21-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

Top bolts in rear four.r studs perfect.. rear bow center pin is the same .. front mount looks like they will work about to bust out the. Drill on the rivits on. Olx front mounts
Forum: Convertibles
01-21-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

Noone has done 5his? Im sure it will work on the back part I just hated to drill the rivirts on 5he windshield frame without knowing for sure.. also hawks sells both the header trim pieces for 5he...
Forum: Convertibles
01-20-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomclayborn

88 vert frame tweaked. hit the lotto at the yard will this work

So like I said I have an 88 iroc vert that the top frame is slightly bent the pass corner main bow. flip rod is fubar... went to the jyard and stumbled upon a 91 rs vert ....frame is great has the...
Forum: Convertibles
11-10-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Anybody ever drove a 3rd gen CONVERTIBLE in a video game???

in alot of computer games u are able to import cars airplanes etc that u have downloaded from the net not hard at all the only problem is finding someone to make u whatever car u want some people are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-07-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,906
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: posi borge warner 9 bolt

although what stephen said may be correct it is and always will be a borg warner... cars that went back for warranty with a g92 b/w got it replaced with a dana 44 which is the best stock rear and...
Forum: Convertibles
10-07-2009, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Looking to buy a vert. Need sum help guys.

the rattling u shouldn't worry about mine only rattled bad on bumps and potholes mainly the flip rod and the plastic trim on the top around release handles the top frame is aluminium so look around...
Forum: Convertibles
10-07-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,553
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: (hopefully) soon gonna start minor resto on 91 T/A 'vert... have questions

r u looking to do a 100 percent stock resto? if so great, if not all of the suspension pieces u can buy bettter tubular pieces alseady coated with the poly bushing installed if not u could send ur...
Forum: Convertibles
10-07-2009, 03:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,641
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: third brake light lens

the only thing that is the same is the brakelight lens/housing wich doesn't come apart i don't think and the long piece with the 6 sets of contacts for the bulbs i would imagine the wiring harness...
Forum: Convertibles
10-04-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,819
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Show your trunk pics?

i was thinking of getting one of those bass tube is it internaly amplified? is it loud enough top down rear seat up on the highway
Forum: Convertibles
09-30-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: I need help with my Top! (Pics)

ive looked mine over twice and i cant find that place where that strap connects i'm thinking my top may have either been replaced or mine goes to a diff location than urs z thanks for the pic sry for...
Forum: Convertibles
09-27-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,368
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: New SubFrame connectors on my 91 Vert.

no iterfcerence whatsoever with the alstons how much ground clearance did u lose? was it do to the alstons the sphon's ar the tourque arm setup u have? have my car jack up really high right now sure...
Forum: Convertibles
09-25-2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 13,097
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: '88 Vert worth fixing?

wow great work all i can say is u did it!!! was it hard to get the front clip to line up and everything did u use all gm parts hood fenders?
Forum: Convertibles
09-24-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: I need help with my Top! (Pics)

i think mine is a later 88 although it has the early style latches i noticed it was a little diff than urs no word on the strap yet anyone
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,894
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: best street performance 700r4 pan?

i'm keepin the stocker
Forum: Convertibles
09-24-2009, 02:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 19,368
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Thinking about buying this 86 IROC-Z Convertible, 5sp

good that u found a vert fender aparantly there is some kind of bracket on the bottom of the vert fender that is not on hard tops or t tops behind the iroc emblem on the rocker gfx
Forum: Convertibles
09-23-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: I need help with my Top! (Pics)

yep cold and raining here too what do u know about that strap thing that both of us have hanging
Forum: Convertibles
09-23-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: I need help with my Top! (Pics)

i'm pretty sure thats supposed to be threaded almost all the way in dont want it to pull out and strip something the weatherstripping slides into the metal lip on the bottom of the back here are some...
Forum: Exhaust
09-22-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,761
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Manifold gaskets and headers, yes or no?

if i were to run a gasket at all which i don't i would go with the aluminum or copper type i have always found that gaskets and silicone have a tendency to blow out causeing a bigger leak that one...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-20-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,877
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 1983 trans am barn find.

i think those new chrome wheels look great on that car ibe always loved the black and gold too
Forum: Convertibles
09-20-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 90 iroc vert

here i believe that car might bring more than that being original paint and all bright red int or the carmine dents at all.... dings?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-20-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 1A Upholstery

i also got the doorpanels and am very pleased with the quality craftsmenship havn't installed them yet but they look great
Forum: Convertibles
09-16-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,805
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: How many ASC verts in 88?

urs looks to be an asc not all of them were but all of the factory ordered verts were... several companies converted them outside of the dealer there should be a sticker on the d/s door near the...
Forum: Convertibles
09-16-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Pros and Cons please

i like the stayfast cloth also so do cats but a lint roller is ur best friend
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,894
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: best street performance 700r4 pan?

i agree it is the best pan for a truck application or nething elso that is not as low as a third gen i think i'll be fine with the stock pan a trans temp gauge would let me know for sure i wonder if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,677
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Hurst Dual Gate Question

i have had that exact problem with my ebay dualgate 2 i don't think for me that it is a cable issue the shifter just simply doesn't pull far inough back on the cable for 1 and barley goes far enough...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,894
Posted By tomclayborn

best street performance 700r4 pan?

ok so when i got my trans builtt my guy told me what to get red eagle performance clutches and bands tgo shift kit hardened sun shell vet servos and a stock vette converter for that year which is 88...
Forum: Convertibles
09-14-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: is this a 1984 ASC !!!

the question i believe is not who is missing a vin but who is missing an 89 vert. (hopefully this is just my paranoia)
kristy from breeze's "my new project" thread is missing one...
Forum: Convertibles
09-13-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: is this a 1984 ASC !!!

i guess from what i understand the ebay car could have been taken to asc independantly by the owner around 1989 and decided to upgrade the body engine etc while he was at it this could be a...
Forum: Convertibles
09-13-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,633
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: is this a 1984 ASC !!!

i would have to agree with iroctoppless on the year of the car i would be willing to bet someone was missing the title title so they stuck the vin tag off the 84 onto it... or they got an 84 and...
Forum: Convertibles
09-10-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 19,368
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Thinking about buying this 86 IROC-Z Convertible, 5sp

let us know about the modifications needed to the stock fenders havn't seen a post on that yet nice fix on the floorboard i made a patch my self out of an old gas tank just needed a small flat...
Forum: Interior
09-06-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: 88 iroc door panels diagonal divide or straight

thanks guys for all of the replies i am sure they will fit also i will confire about bracket when i find out thank tony

as far as the window crank holes i was told that it was a prefforated...
Forum: Convertibles
09-02-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,854
Posted By tomclayborn

Re: Replacing plastic window with glass?

ive heard that 4th gen seats ar alittle shorter on the back of the rear seat i wonder if that would be enough to remidy the problem
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