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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-03-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,837
Posted By quadgoat

Re: June 2019 COTM **Winner**

Big congrats, Jon! Well deserved! I’ll always have a soft spot for the early third gen birds, yours is AWESOME!!


-Paul
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-03-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By quadgoat

Re: Commander 950 Timing/Tuning questions

Hey gavmeister! Sorry, I didn’t get a notification when you replied to this.

In all honesty, all these issues with the initial setup on my C950 were sooo long ago, I really don’t remember exactly...
Forum: North East Region
12-03-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,966
Posted By quadgoat

Re: New England Camaro-Firebird NECF

LAME!! Some people just have too much time on their hands I guess!

Hope you guys get it all sorted out!


-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Winner**

Thanks very much!!


-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-08-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Winner**

Thanks again everyone! She can be a handful when you open the taps and put 700 ft lbs of torque to work at 3500 rpm hahaha!

First Dyno Pull October 2014 from the Front - YouTube
(Always love...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-01-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

To add a photo inline in a post just put followed by the url of the photo, and then put at the end :) that will make the image appear right in your post, and not as a thumbnail.

-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-01-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

No complaints here, thanks very much for all the effort you put into COTM every month here!


-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-01-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Winner**

Thank you everyone for the kind words, support, and votes! Having been on this site for quite a long time it is truly an honor to be able to participate in COTM and even WIN it!

Very exciting...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-31-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks guys, I'm truly honored, but also surprised the turnout wasn't higher!

Ed, your car is GORGEOUS! Modified cars can be fun, but there is a LOT to be said for a well maintained, original, but...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-26-2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

If the weather in this lovely state of Maine that I live in (please note extreme sarcasm!!) would cooperate I would have gotten better interior pictures. Unfortunately the car is still in hibernation...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks for the kind words! I've always admired your car, I can't wait to see it once you get the engine swap done!!

-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-24-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

I agree with both prior statements! When I saw I was up against TWO gorgeous Firehawks I felt the same way I do when I'm lumped in with gorgeous 1st Gen Camaros at car shows...not a chance LOL! I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

In 2013 I popped a head gasket on the 350. After trying to get head studs to seal up in the stock block for quite a while I gave up and decided it was time to build a new engine using a Dart SHP...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,607
Posted By quadgoat

Re: April 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks so much for the nomination! It's an honor to be competing against such gorgeous cars!!

The car is a '92 Firebird, originally a 305 TBI automatic that I picked up for $800 with about 81,000...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 62,717
Posted By quadgoat

Re: 91-92 firebird picturees....post em

Thanks for the kind words! The throttle cable is Lokar, but, believe it or not, the cruise cable is actually the factory piece! I had an aftermarket cruise control unit on my old 84 T/A and I did use...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-15-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 62,717
Posted By quadgoat

Re: 91-92 firebird picturees....post em

Here's my contribution :) 92 Firebird. Originally a base 305/automatic car.

Now powered by a turbo'd 412 small block backed by a T56.

-Paul...
Forum: Power Adders
06-14-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,491
Posted By quadgoat

Re: My Turbo Dreams Have Come True

Awesome!! Great work!!
Forum: Power Adders
12-17-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 984
Views: 64,316
Posted By quadgoat

Re: ZZ3 Turbo Iroc - Round Three

Couldn't have said it better myself, Street Lethal! Lots of engine swap fads come and go for sure!

Interestingly enough, I had my car at a local dyno day this fall and there were a couple turbo LS...
Forum: Power Adders
11-18-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 984
Views: 64,316
Posted By quadgoat

Re: ZZ3 Turbo Iroc - Round Three

I have a Turbonetics TC78 (7868) on my setup and it hasn't given me any issues, aside from the fact that I put a very stout 412 in to replace my 350 since I couldn't get head studs to seal up in a...
Forum: Power Adders
10-10-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,881
Posted By quadgoat

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

Gotcha, sounds like you're keeping busy!! Good luck with all of it!

-Paul
Forum: Electronics
10-09-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,587
Posted By quadgoat

Re: Dakota Digital bouncing needle at idle. I tried everything to fix

I know this is an older thread, but I wanted to contribute my findings with the exact same issue I've had with my SGI-5 box for several years, in two different vehicles.

I realized that when the...
Forum: Power Adders
10-04-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,881
Posted By quadgoat

Re: Turbo 1991 z28 with A/C - Turbonetics tc76

Hey Alex! Have you made any more progress on the twin turbo setup? Haven't seen any updates for a while, hope all is well!

-Paul
Forum: Power Adders
06-03-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,491
Posted By quadgoat

Re: My Turbo Dreams Have Come True

Nice numbers for only 3psi!!!

-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-02-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,312
Posted By quadgoat

Re: June 2014 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats Justin! It was an honor to be in the running along with you!!

-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-29-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

Re: *Poll: June 2014 COTM **Voting**

The earlier question to Justin about his interior reminded me that I still hadn't posted any pictures of my interior.

Here are a few, although the lighting isn't very good LOL!...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

Re: *Poll: June 2014 COTM **Voting**

This has been a fun one to watch, such a tight race!!


-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-23-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

^^ agreed! The R15's looked phenomenal on...

^^ agreed! The R15's looked phenomenal on Justin's car

-Paul
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-23-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

Tight race indeed! Awesome work on these cars...

Tight race indeed! Awesome work on these cars guys!!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-20-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By quadgoat

I have a set, Jet Hot ceramic coated, complete...

I have a set, Jet Hot ceramic coated, complete with y pipe. The primaries have a couple dents (one side for steering shaft clearance and the other from the strut tower hitting it when I wrecked my...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-18-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

Re: *Poll: June 2014 COTM **Voting**

And here are a few exterior shots that are some of my favorites:

http://www.pontiacfanatic.com/92firebird/pics/miscshots/92cadillac-3.jpg...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-18-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By quadgoat

Re: *Poll: June 2014 COTM **Voting**

Thanks very much for the recognition and nomination! Some good-quality looking cars in the running this month, I'm honored to be among them!!

The car is a '92 Firebird, originally a 305 TBI...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
04-28-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By quadgoat

fastbbt: Great Seller!

Jim set up a package deal for me on some roller rockers, a Fluidampr and an adjustable timing pointer he had for sale. Shipped everything out quick and packed it well. I wouldn't hesitate to do...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-26-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,582
Posted By quadgoat

Yeah, that might look good, but with the Stealth...

Yeah, that might look good, but with the Stealth Ram intake manifold I need the extra clearance that the Ram Air style hood gives me. That's why I ended up going that route :)


-Paul
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-14-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By quadgoat

Re: Milodon oil pan #30701

SOLD! Thanks for an excellent transaction John!

-Paul
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
04-14-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By quadgoat

tommy z-28: Excellent seller!

Just bought a virtually brand new Milodon oil pan from John (tommy z-28) and I have ZERO complaints! Easy to deal with, shipped within a day of receiving my payment, and packaged well. I wouldn't...
Forum: Power Adders
04-09-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,491
Posted By quadgoat

Looks good to me!!

Looks good to me!!
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,881
Posted By quadgoat

Yes, both the sensors and the knock modules are...

Yes, both the sensors and the knock modules are different for different engines. Some of that goes out the window when you add things like roller rockers and headers too though.

-Paul
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 90,881
Posted By quadgoat

Nice! Where/how do you want to relocate the knock...

Nice! Where/how do you want to relocate the knock sensor? Adding a pipe elbow to change its orientation will desensitize it from what I understand, so you would have to compensate for that in the...
Forum: Power Adders
01-18-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 984
Views: 64,316
Posted By quadgoat

Re: ZZ3 Turbo Iroc - Round Three

I'm with these guys, I think you should keep the Gen I for now, especially since it seems like you've got several of your issues figured out.

I've had the LS vs Gen I debate with myself a LOT...
Forum: Power Adders
01-08-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,298
Posted By quadgoat

I'm using the e85 compatible Walbro 400 in my car...

I'm using the e85 compatible Walbro 400 in my car and it has been awesome so far! The e85 version is actually close to a 430lph pump but they still call it a 400. Due to the "turbine" style pump vs...
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,920
Posted By quadgoat

Gotcha, didn't realize it was a race car haha. In...

Gotcha, didn't realize it was a race car haha. In that case I don't see why it wouldn't work!
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,920
Posted By quadgoat

Ok, my question pertained to the (relatively)...

Ok, my question pertained to the (relatively) small openings in the bumper, which are also partially obstructed by the turn signals (as well as possibly fog lights in some applications). That's all.
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,920
Posted By quadgoat

Interesting idea. Would it be possible to use a...

Interesting idea. Would it be possible to use a large enough intercooler in those locations to be effective?
Forum: Power Adders
12-28-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,920
Posted By quadgoat

Roughly the same amount of air that is diverted...

Roughly the same amount of air that is diverted to the radiator in a totally stock setup I expect. Running down the road the car runs as cool (or cooler) than it did before the turbo setup. It will...
Forum: Power Adders
12-27-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,920
Posted By quadgoat

I have a '92 bird and I wanted to keep A/C and...

I have a '92 bird and I wanted to keep A/C and all the amenities, so I had to get a little creative with my IC mounting and plumbing. One downside was that I was a little limited in intercooler...
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 13,266
Posted By quadgoat

Stock location on a TPI (as Steve was mentioning)...

Stock location on a TPI (as Steve was mentioning) is in the bottom of the upper plenum. That's where I have my sensor in the Stealth Ram as well, but I don't know where you have yours?
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 13,266
Posted By quadgoat

Your thoughts are very similar to mine Steve. I...

Your thoughts are very similar to mine Steve. I made sure to install a new open element unit in the plenum when I built my turbo setup to try and get the most accurate readings I could.

-Paul
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 13,266
Posted By quadgoat

Yeah, those might be a little overkill,...

Yeah, those might be a little overkill, especially for lower RPM fueling lol!
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 13,266
Posted By quadgoat

Yeah mileage is a killer! I've gotten mine up to...

Yeah mileage is a killer! I've gotten mine up to 12-16 depending on driving conditions but I still want more lol! Always want to have my cake and eat it too haha! Refresh my memory, what are you...
Forum: Power Adders
12-22-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 13,266
Posted By quadgoat

"Correct temperature" is open to interpretation...

"Correct temperature" is open to interpretation here. I have an open element sensor in the plenum because I feel that on a Stealth Ram the large volume of air the plenum holds is likely to be hotter...
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