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Forum: Electronics
03-24-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,303
Posted By wammac

Speedo doesn't work 91 camaro

my speedometer doesn't work on my 1991 camaro with an automatic transmission
how do I fix it
Forum: TPI
09-06-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,679
Posted By wammac

Re: 300+hp 305 Has it been done?

Okay I figured. How cheap could it be done? I have a 305 tbi and a 305 tpi but i plan on just using the tpi. are we talking aluminum heads or just standard vortec heads?

Whats the cheapest it...
Forum: TPI
09-06-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,679
Posted By wammac

300+hp 305 Has it been done?

Ok well i did some figuring and a mustang gt 4.6l puts out 300 hp and 320lbft Which would be about 65 hp/Liter and 69 ft lb/ Liter.
While the 5.0l tpi(1987) puts out about 190 hp and 295 lbft. ...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By wammac

Re: 1990 Speed Density Fuel Injection??

Is it possible to convert to the newer style? Does it make a difference?
Forum: TPI
08-31-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By wammac

1990 Speed Density Fuel Injection??

"LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection"

What exactly is it? is it just a reprogramming of the PROM or something
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By wammac

Re: L03 to LB9

Ok thanks probably a good warning cause i was definately just going to use the used fuel pump. What about the belt assembly the 87 does not use a serpentine. Would I just use the serpentine...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By wammac

L03 to LB9

So I have a 91 firebird and as of today an 87 trans am. The trans am was in a front end accident but runs perfectly fine 104k miles on it. I want to take the lb9 out of my trans am and put it in...
Forum: Electronics
08-12-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,338
Posted By wammac

Re: Trunk Will not close

it was clicking but then i pulled off that plastic panel to look at the motor/mechanism for it and the plastic guides that let it move up and down just fell apart and now basically its all broken......
Forum: Electronics
08-11-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,338
Posted By wammac

Trunk Will not close

Ok to start off my trunk never sealed evenly to begin with...
the fuse blows like 1 time a month depending on how i close it
and now i cant close the trunk at all... the fuse was blew but i...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,963
Posted By wammac

Re: What hood to go with 91 Firebird?

No i wasnt complaining about the photoshopped picture lol. I was complaining about the ones that were not photoshopped the hood doesnt line up right in the front of almost all aftermarket hoods i...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-10-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,963
Posted By wammac

Re: What hood to go with 91 Firebird?

Ok in all the pictures about except the older one that was photoshopped the hoods dont line up in the front and to me that looks REALLY stupid... can you make them line up?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-06-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,963
Posted By wammac

Re: What hood to go with 91 Firebird?

Which one is the rounded one? I do like the powerbulge but Im not sure I want to get that or not. i really wanna see all my options first
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-06-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,963
Posted By wammac

What hood to go with 91 Firebird?

Ok Ive been looking to get a new hood for my car but the front end on the 91-92 firebird changed and i dont know how well it flows with certain hoods. I see a lot of other firebirds and like both...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By wammac

Re: Code 32 where to start

anybody got any ideas
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-16-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By wammac

Code 32 where to start

Ok my cars idle is fairly rough and sometimes at idle it stalls. Well today when i was driving the service engine light came on so when i got home i turned off the car and the light never came back...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,039
Posted By wammac

Re: How much horsepower/torque to run a high 13? auto tranny

Thats why i was asking in general... for the 3rd gen what power am i looking to put out in order to run 13s w/ a small block if i must say that and without having a bunch of weight mods. Stock...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,039
Posted By wammac

How much horsepower/torque to run a high 13? auto tranny

How much horsepower and or torque does it require for a 3rd gen to run a high 13 in the quarter mile. Im looking for a general answer because obviously there are many factors.

Basically whats the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-31-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,218
Posted By wammac

Re: US Tint Laws

I even though its different in some states than me 35 is not dark at all but it does keep some sun out. It isn't significant and the odds of u getting pulled over for it are slim to none. Some...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-31-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By wammac

Re: 305 ECM vs 350

Ok well what are some of the other cars/trucks that have the same ECM because I think mine is fried. Do the trucks that have the L05 have the same ECM as the cars that do?
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-31-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By wammac

305 ECM vs 350

Would a 350 TBI use the same ECM as the 305 or is it different? Or is it just the PROM changed?
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-28-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By wammac

Re: Do I need a new ECM or a new car?

how do i know what the proper chip is and if it is not the proper chip how do i get one?

what is the number on the ecm for a 1991 firebird tbi 305?

my dad says a clogged cat would hurt the top...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-27-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By wammac

Do I need a new ECM or a new car?

Ok ever since ive bout my car its been nothing but a love/hate relationship. I am getting 10 Miles Per Gallon... Yes a 305 TBI SBC is getting 10 miles per gallon... problem is im 17 and i cant...
Forum: TBI
05-13-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By wammac

Re: Terrible Gas mileage

Thermostats and temp sensor JUST were replaced so i doubt its them. Probably still best to hook to a computer and scan it but whats the best way to go about doing that
Forum: TBI
05-10-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By wammac

Terrible Gas mileage

Ok ever since i purchased my firebird in january ive been getting the worst gas mileage
Im getting 10miles per gallon and hardly driving it hard at all...
What are the most common things that could...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By wammac

3.73 gears w/ posi carrier

Im looking for a set that will work on my firebird.
Forum: TBI
05-06-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,031
Posted By wammac

Stock Spark plug gap?

What is the standard spark plug gap supposed to be on a 305 TBI(1991)?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-02-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,582
Posted By wammac

Re: 89 GTA vs. 5.9 Dodge Ram -_-

Considering the stock 5.9 puts out 250 hp and 345 ft lbs of torque
and a stock 350 puts out 225-245 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque
The weight difference alone would let u win STOCK...
You probably...
Forum: TBI
05-02-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,907
Posted By wammac

Re: TBI motor w/LT1 Heads?

I was talking about a 1995 lt1 aluminum heads. if they dont bolt right up what would be necessary to make them fit?
Forum: TBI
05-02-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,907
Posted By wammac

TBI motor w/LT1 Heads?

Ok well i found some very decent priced lt1 heads and was wondering would they bolt right up to a standard 350 tbi
Forum: Body
05-01-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,189
Posted By wammac

Re: Adding Trans Am/Formula ground effects?

Probably both the same im not sure if the different spoilers are mounted in differently locations or not but if they are it would probably be easier to just swap the spoiler but I havent had to do...
Forum: Body
05-01-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,189
Posted By wammac

Re: Adding Trans Am/Formula ground effects?

yea the hatch would fit but u only need the spoiler its the same exact thing. U might even want to keep ur hatch if u have a 3rd brake like on there because some hatches dont have them and they...
Forum: Body
05-01-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,189
Posted By wammac

Re: Adding Trans Am/Formula ground effects?

Yea formulas never got them. personally i like the look with them a lot more however i dont think they help a lot with performance much at all if anything they just add a bit of extra weight. They...
Forum: Body
04-28-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,189
Posted By wammac

Re: Adding Trans Am/Formula ground effects?

Im actually considering taking off my ground affects from my 91. however i dont know how well it will look. Can you take a picture of yours? You will also need the nose with the ground effects...
Forum: Body
04-28-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,626
Posted By wammac

Re: 91-92 Firebird decal?

They are normal sticker-like decals not metal emblems
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

we would for the most part be rebuilding it
Forum: TBI
04-07-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By wammac

Re: Vortec Heads?

Answer is yes
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/techarticles/0405cct_vortec_cylinder_heads_small_block_chevy/index.html
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

So you are saying get it. Well my 2 options are a 350 tbi/vortec or a lt1. both which are going to need new exhaust according to my research. Both which will need a new ecm/pcm. Only difference...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

Im pretty sure i wont be going with the lt1 because the harness isnt included and they cost too much. But when u say gen 1 are u referring to a carb motor because i am not at all interested in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

I think the harness is his main concern honestly. However maybe ur right i think he is worried my firechicken will be faster than his challenger(he is a mopar guy)
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

My dad really is influencing me to go with a 350 tbi, but i still think the 300 for an lt1 is a steal. He says it would take a wiring harness,exhaust,motor mounts,and a fuel pump. Personally I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

Ok well the guy talked to me and said it doesnt include the pcm,harness,or headers. Is it still worth it? Since this is the case would it be better to buy a 93 harness then
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

My dad said the check engine light would be on because the pcm for the 95 lt1 controls the tranny also is there any truth in this?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

My dad has experience he knows what he is doing im not worried to much on how hard it will be as far as getting it to work with the tranny and i have read through the stickies and they give the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

Re: LT1 is it worth it?

I have an 4 speed auto.(not sure of the name) I am not sure what is all included But i no the ECU is not included
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,195
Posted By wammac

LT1 is it worth it?

Right now i have a 305 tbi in my 91 firebird. Its a POS. The past owner didnt do much maintainance and it has about 170k on it. I came across a 1995 LT1 out of a camaro with 150k on it for 350$(i...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-22-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By wammac

Re: Looking For 91-92 Firebird ground effect front

That car is a members as far as i know i used the picture off this website to show what i am talking about. that isnt mine
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-21-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By wammac

Re: Looking For 91-92 Firebird ground effect front

anyone have it?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-17-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By wammac

Looking For 91-92 Firebird ground effect front

The past owner of my car apparently pulled up to far and ruined the ground effects in front of the wheels both left and right side. Im pretty sure they are exclusive to the years 91 and 92.
...
Forum: TBI
03-15-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By wammac

Re: help with manifold gasket

it should work fine. Advance uses great filters to get u vehicle matching parts so unless the actual employee gave u the wrong part it should work fine. I double checked the website and that is the...
Forum: Electronics
03-15-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,903
Posted By wammac

Trunk Lid Fuse keeps blowing

Ok i just bought a firebird(january) and it has an electronic sealing hatch lid. When i bought the car the fuse was burnt out so the trunk looked partially opened. Replaced the fuse and after a...
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