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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 355 top end rebuild.

It's just about done! Got tons of pics to show you guys. What we found internally was, lets say, amazing to say the least. lobs on the cam were worn, lifters were shot. Gaskets weren't sealed...
Forum: V6
06-18-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: What engine fits best

i'd really like to know how to get something more than my approximate 10 mpg city in my chevy 350 bored 355. please PM me!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-18-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

355 top end rebuild.

Hello everyone, after stress, agony, and almost selling the car, i've decided to do pretty much a complete top end rebuild on my 86 T/a.
Well, lost my printout but this is basically what my list...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-03-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 1986 Trans Am For Sale

bump
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-01-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 1986 Trans Am For Sale

Now, it was in a minor fender bender about a month ago, and only suffered scratches in the paint and chipped as well, but the bumper is fine, isn't cracked or knock out or anything. jus a easy...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-30-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

1986 Trans Am For Sale

I have a 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am i am willing to sell for $3500 OBO. Body is clean, front bumper was involved in a minor fender bender since the pictures were taken., just needs touch up...
Forum: Cooling
05-30-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Cooling Issues

My uncle just threw me that exact idea too. thanks
Forum: Cooling
05-26-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Cooling Issues

Its a carbed 350. And as far as the radiator i have to look up, its pretty big, probably 2.5 inches thick. But i did change the thermostat and it ran a solid 200-205 on the 90 degree day. But i...
Forum: Cooling
05-25-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Cooling Issues

No, The engine was rebuilt and only has MAYBE 11,000 miles on it, everything was replaced, honed, bored, its all good, and the timing may need to be reset, but im not too sure, but we were going to...
Forum: Cooling
05-24-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Cooling Issues

im wondering, im thinking i need a 4 core radiator so i can get a clutch fan on it, is it possible on a 350 carbed? Need answers fast, its just too hot outside for me to drive hardly anywhere.
Forum: History / Originality
05-24-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 682
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Is this a good deal?

I'd say try and talk him down to $2500 or so, i got my t/a in near perfect condition with a swapped out motor, new tranny, pretty much new everything except for weatherstripping for $2800. I say i...
Forum: Cooling
05-24-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Cooling Issues

I'm in need of serious help, its supposed to be hot and humid all week and if i can't drive more than 5 miles im F****d and probably going to have to sell it, which is deffinatly NOT on my to do...
Forum: Cooling
05-24-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Cooling Issues

Yesterday, was a very nice day 90+ degrees. I drove my 86 T/A about 5 miles or so to the beach, i noticed the engine running at or a tiny bit about 220 degrees. Almost as soon as i saw that, the...
Forum: Fabrication
05-22-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,472
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: aluminum NASCAR style spoiler on 83 Bird

sounds pretty sick, i've never seen it done, personally, i dont think it would look all that great, but won't know till ya try it. Good luck and keep updated!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-14-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: LOL my v6 3.1 against a "tuned" civic

I just so happened to race what looked like a new civic SI in my carbed 350. he thought he was hot s*** blowing by me but i floored it and blew past him in a heartbeat at 100+ mph. but i admit, i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 350 rockers... Header Gasket?

Sorry, im just kind of new to this stuff and wondering what anyone else has to say, but it might not be the rockers im hearing, i think it may be header gaskets.
So new question....

Should i...
Forum: History / Originality
05-14-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Sad sight in my town....

they deffinatly parted that beast out. :(
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-13-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,265
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Z28 vs Drop zone springs before and after

looks pretty good, i do have plans to drop my T/A as well, im just not sure on how low i should go though.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-12-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,206
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 1987 Chevy Iroc-z 383ci

And if you weren't in NJ i'd love to give you a trade for my t/a because unlike you, i like irocs more :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 350 rockers

bump
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 350 rockers

That makes sense.i'll be attempting this today then. seems like a simple job to get done in an hour or so. thanks :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 350 rockers

So, do i want them to have any "give" when i tighten them? Or do i want them tight enough to where if i try and give them a wiggle with my fingers they wont move? because i could feel the loose ones,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

350 rockers

How tight do solid rockers on a 350 sb have to be? they've loosened up on me and are making a noise and i have to tighten them, i just dont know how much pressure is too much pressure.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-10-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,744
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Gauging Interest-Complete TPI Engine

could be loose rockers? check em.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-10-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,203
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Parting out 1986 Trans Am White

Sent PM
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-06-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Volo Auto Museum for June?

Where is this at?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-06-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 22,932
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Can hondas REALLY be fast?

3 inch exhaust on a honda is massive. they aren't made for backpressure at all, it'll kill the performance which means this thing was deffinatly rebuilt from the ground up in some way. i live in a...
Forum: Body
05-06-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Someone help!

well here's what it says on the part, i managed to get it out,
SAE F 85 Guide 2F...
Its basically jus a little plastic piece that holds the fog light in place. i need it asap!
Forum: Body
05-05-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Someone help!

that was useful but didn't really have the part it need. thanks.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-05-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Trade my 86 T/A For IROC-Z Camaro

I'd love to meet up with someone with a good condition IROC-Z that they are willing to trade. I love the trans am she's a beast, but i just have a heart for the Camaro and especially the IROC-Z. So...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Killing itself.

ok, but it never did the stalling stuff until it got up to 220. i drove it afterwards later and it ran 200-210 and was fine. im going to be doing a tune up here this weekend so we'll see what happens...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-05-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Killing itself.

anything? anyone?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Killing itself.

I also noticed after firing it up it does idle 150-300 RPM's more... Could it be the thermostat?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Killing itself.

Today is the first actuall, warm and humid, day today and i'm driving my 86 T/A around. i've noticed this before but it hasn't happened as often as now. i will be cruising at about 30-40 MPH (Speedo...
Forum: Body
05-04-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Someone help!

I got in a minor fender bender last week. It chipped the paint of the front bumper of my silver 86 T/A. But, also took out the bracket or piece that holds in the fog light on the passenger side, i...
Forum: History / Originality
05-03-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,170
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Sooo, anyone think that this "mint condition" T/A has 37K original miles on it?

hell no. prolly more around 4547298 miles or so (ruff guesstimate)...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-03-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,337
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Mint 86 Iroc Z

where r u located?
Forum: Carburetors
04-28-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Carb noise/smoke

Yes like i said we're putting a choke on it very soon, and adjusting the timing. I was just hoping that it wasnt something that couldn't be fixed or worked with.
Forum: Carburetors
04-28-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Carb noise/smoke

Yes, my dad and i are going to be working on adjusting the timing also because i think when he drove it he noticed the same thing. Sorry i didnt list the specs.
The engine is 350 bored .30 over to a...
Forum: Carburetors
04-27-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Carb noise/smoke

Sometimes, when i rev the engine from idle, say push it to 2200RPM from idle, i'll hear a popping noise. But it seems to only do that when the engine is still pretty cool. Today, i drove maybe 2...
Forum: North East Region
04-25-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 941
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: do all firebirds get called camaros

wow. you shoulda ran back to the guy and slapped him for his stupidity.
Forum: North East Region
04-24-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 941
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: do all firebirds get called camaros

yes, i got in a fender bender (paint brushed off of the front bumper no damage at all) the other night, officer writes down a few things in his car and has me pull into the gas station across from...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-24-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,056
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: SWEET DEAL OR WHAT!!!!!!

Love it man! wish i could get that lucky. although i got my 86 t/a for a steal $2800!! but i'd trade her for a 5.7 tpi IROC any day. I have the biggest heart for 3g camaros!
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,918
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: How to make a camaro sound like a muscle car

Well that's why i thank living in a low income area so they don't have emissions regulations.... yet.
Forum: Body
04-21-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: t-tops leaking

Yes, figure out where exactly the water's coming from and update us!
Forum: Exhaust
04-21-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,918
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: How to make a camaro sound like a muscle car

I take it it still has the cats on it. Cut the cats, get some headman headers with two in pipes going out the back with a flowmaster muffler system. You'll love it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,416
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: 355 Small Block

How can i find out what kind of heads they are? I can't tell. :confused:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Re: Budjet for a summer project?

Okay, i'll have mostly About what you said Few hundred here or there, then graduation which could amount to $1000. I have and automatic tranny, do you think i should convert to a stick?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Budjet for a summer project?

Hi everyone. This summer i am going to have a decent budjet to work with for the condition my car is in. Please, take a look at the pics and info i have on my profile and shoot me some ideas you may...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-19-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By BakerUSAF 86T/A

Where you at Northern Indiana Natives?

My uncle is planning a car cruise this weekend. Would love to see who's interested. We're in michigan city. Let me know where your at so we can enjoy our 3rd gens!
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