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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-07-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By BlueRocket350

1987 Firebird Console Lid

1987 Firebird Console Lid in good condition, includes spring, $35 shipped within continental United States...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-05-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By BlueRocket350

Re: G35?

If that is your car's dyno chart in your first post, you will crush a G35. Your biggest challenge will be traction. With traction, your car should easily run a quarter mile in the mid 12 second...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By BlueRocket350

Re: Too late for fuel stabiliser?

It is not too late and I think you should add it. And it would be a good idea to start you car and let it run for a bit to circulate the fuel stabilizer.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By BlueRocket350

You don't even need to ask -- you will crush him!

You don't even need to ask -- you will crush him!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-16-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By BlueRocket350

It should come down to a driver's race. As...

It should come down to a driver's race.

As far as T-tops for the L98 (Firebird) - You could not order them from the factory in 1987. I only know because I ordered my Formula 350 and T-tops were...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-30-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,318
Posted By BlueRocket350

I have an 87 Formula with a 383 and miniram...

I have an 87 Formula with a 383 and miniram intake that I had dyno'd. It makes 315 hp and 350 torque at the rear wheels. I also have 2002 Transam that is stock. Both are automatics. I never dyno'd...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By BlueRocket350

To add to what Damon states -- check your...

To add to what Damon states -- check your ignition system. For example, an arcing plug wire can cause the tach to jump. Fouled spark plugs can also contribute to this problem. While the car is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 694
Posted By BlueRocket350

If you have an engine oil cooler -- that may have...

If you have an engine oil cooler -- that may have been your problem. Same thing happened to me on the way to work several years ago. The engine oil cooler sits above your oil filter. It is held on...
Forum: Cooling
09-19-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By BlueRocket350

You Can Do It!

flyitlikustolit has some good advice. As far as brands are concerned, I replaced my radiator with a modine. Napa sells them and I paid about $129 one year ago. I believe it comes with a lifetime...
Forum: TPI
08-29-2006, 04:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,835
Posted By BlueRocket350

Your stalling problem has to be related to fuel,...

Your stalling problem has to be related to fuel, spark or air. You have gotten some pretty good tips from everyone so far. I suspect it is a fuel problem too. If you don't have a fuel pressure...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-21-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,810
Posted By BlueRocket350

OneBadZ is right. One of the sensors is for your...

OneBadZ is right. One of the sensors is for your cold start injector. That is eliminated with the mini-ram.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By BlueRocket350

Anyone converted their auto shift plate?

I am gathering the parts to swap to a manual tranny. One of the more difficult parts to find is a manual shift plate for a firebird (1985 and later). It is a discontinued part. I did manage to...
Forum: Cooling
07-30-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,209
Posted By BlueRocket350

Had a similar problem -- based on my experience,...

Had a similar problem -- based on my experience, here are some things to do:

1) As deth_1970 mentioned, clear road debris from your radiator. I had feathers, leaves and trash (plastic bags are...
Forum: History / Originality
07-29-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 840
Posted By BlueRocket350

In 1987, you could not get a Formula or Transam...

In 1987, you could not get a Formula or Transam with t-tops with the L98 from the factory. I only know this because I ordered a 1987 Formula 350 from the dealer and I was very picky about the...
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By BlueRocket350

This problem is more than likely related to your...

This problem is more than likely related to your ignition system.

Check your plug wires for arcing. You can do this in the dark. Just pop the hood and look for sparks around the plug wires. My...
Forum: Exhaust
07-22-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By BlueRocket350

I love my Random Tech cat back. I had the SLP...

I love my Random Tech cat back. I had the SLP cat back with the two exhaust tips exiting on the driver's side. The SLP system was good, but I never really liked the look. The Random Tech cat back...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-11-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By BlueRocket350

Stock for stock you should have him. I also have...

Stock for stock you should have him. I also have a 1987 Firebird Formula 350 (since new) and I have had many stop light races with late 80's mustangs. It will be close. I usually only won by about...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-23-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 787
Posted By BlueRocket350

You will crush this car. I recently raced one...

You will crush this car. I recently raced one from a stop and a roll. From a stop, I put 8 to 10 car lengths on him. From a roll, I walked away from him. The R32 is no slouch, but it does not...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-08-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By BlueRocket350

I have an 87 Formula 350 with 3.27 gears. The...

I have an 87 Formula 350 with 3.27 gears. The Pontiac brochure for that year stated a 0 - 60 time of 6.4 seconds for the 350. I verified that myself (unscientifically) using a stop watch and I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,117
Posted By BlueRocket350

I also agree that the BFG drag radial is the way...

I also agree that the BFG drag radial is the way to go. I have an 87 Formula that puts out 300 rwhp and traction is a problem. My Firestone Firehawks provided little rear wheel traction for that...
Forum: TPI
06-22-2003, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By BlueRocket350

Yes, I have an intermittent idle problem. It...

Yes, I have an intermittent idle problem. It fluctuates several hundred rpms. I've checked the TPS and IAC and they are set correctly. The car is in tune and timing is right on. I checked the...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By BlueRocket350

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Can anyone tell me if the fuel pressure regulator is suppose to hold vacuum? I am looking for a vacuum leak and when I test the fuel pressure regulator with a vacuum pump, I noticed that the vacuum...
Forum: Exhaust
05-20-2002, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,452
Posted By BlueRocket350

I feel your pain. With some twisting and...

I feel your pain. With some twisting and turning, I got the SLP headers to slip in from the top. I had to move brake lines and the steering shaft, but they did eventually fall into place. My...
Forum: Exhaust
02-14-2002, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By BlueRocket350

I had a similar problem. The crossover pipe was...

I had a similar problem. The crossover pipe was too long and the bend was at the wrong angle to fit into the collector. The headers and collector were fine, but the crossover pipe took me several...
Forum: Exhaust
01-20-2002, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By BlueRocket350

By the way, I have a set of exhaust manifolds and...

By the way, I have a set of exhaust manifolds and Y-pipe I removed from my car. They are in very good shape. If you are interested, make me an offer. I can provide a picture if you want. They came...
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