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Forum: Interior
06-26-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 1989 GTA Dash question

Thank you! That is exactly the kind of picture I was looking for. I hope I can get everything to play nice and go back together correctly. Since now I know that the box is for the CC, I'll check...
Forum: Interior
06-25-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By V6canvas

1989 GTA Dash question

Well, I made a rookie mistake. When I took apart my dash last autumn, I did not take pictures of anything as I was going. So now I'm going off memory, and while that and process of elimination has...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-17-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,181
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Nice, glad to see the spot is still intact (so far). I need to get my clutch installed and dash put back together before I get out there. But good to know the scene is still there, making the trip...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-09-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 19,416
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 90 RS-Z 5.3T build

I have a question for those with LED bulbs. Do you get radio interference when they are on? I'm using some bulbs (I cannot remember the brand, but they are bulb replacements) with a LED compatible...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-07-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 19,416
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 90 RS-Z 5.3T build

Wow, just went through the whole thread, so many things you did well. Looks like you know hoe to do a fair bit of fabbing. or at least figuring out, and have a good network of others that can fill...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-09-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,181
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Dave, cool story about that white RS! That is just too many things lining up to not be your car. Sometimes I wonder if I've seen any of my previous cars later on in life. Hard to ever know for...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-11-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,181
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Today was a great day for this. Wish I'd been able to get my car in shape in time. Coulda had another red 3rd gen!

How was John, met him years ago with his yellow car.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-24-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,677
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 92 Z28 LS1/T56 Swap

Dang, that is a nicely done swap! Mine is not nearly as 'polished', but I'd never done anything that big before and I've leared a lot since then. If you said, I missed it. Did you retain the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-19-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,843
Posted By V6canvas

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Looking forward to the write up! My windows are also very slow. I think of them as being relaxed ::)
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 337,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

You know, for as much 'fun' as the build is (and it can be fun and satisfying), putting miles on our cars is really the whole point. Build it to drive it in my opinion :)

Could use the driving...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-05-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,181
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Looks like it is all finally coming together! I've just gone through most of the thread, what a rollercoaster, glad things are on the upswing for the garage. I was hoping to see myself in the...
Forum: Electronics
06-05-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Cruise control wire routing

I do have the linkage hooked up to the throttle body, last time I checked (which is admittedly a while ago now) the vacuum lines seemed fine. That being said, it would probably be worth pulling a...
Forum: Electronics
06-05-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Cruise control wire routing

Thanks for the reply, I was able to get it to pull through yesterday after I got back from work. I think it was a little more time, plus I had done what you said about changing the tilt angle, who...
Forum: Electronics
06-04-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By V6canvas

Cruise control wire routing

So, due to it being very worn and being in the column for something else, I'm trying to replace my turn signal stalk (with cc). Did it the right way with tying a wire on the end of the stalk harness...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-16-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 337,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

I hear you on the wood prices, too bad they're stopping you getting the trailer going. You could always use Trex:lmao: since I think it's cheaper than wood now, and will last forever. Oh well...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 28,495
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LY6 carnage

Wow, that was a rollercoaster, hope you can get all those things straightened out. Definitely let us know how you like those door handles though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,406
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Height adjustable panhard - Heidts vs. UMI vs. Founders

Lots of great info. Wonder if any of these companies would consider tweaking their products if they saw this?

Having side by side comparisons instead of someone simply saying that brand x stuff is...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-04-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,361
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Bigger turbo or more efficient..On3 vs Vsr

Looks like that turbo is making your bird happy! Looking forward to see how much those under hood temps come down with the ceramic coating. If it's not enough, you could always try some hood venting...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,879
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Shortened that for you :). Just out of curiosity, My wife drives our G8 GT (L76/ 6L80) harder than I do (though neither of us abuse it, nothing like what I used to do as a teenager/young 20s) and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,468
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 91 Z/28 Dart LS Swap

Wow, just finished going through this whole thread, nice work so far! I'm surprised i missed it until now.
I have some Corbeu CR-1 seats from ages ago and love them, except their lack of lumbar...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,879
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Great job so far! I'm interested to see how the LTx works in our cars, I think you've now proven that it will physically fit. Curious to see how many hoops need to be jumped through to get the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-07-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,843
Posted By V6canvas

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Looks like you're going to be adding more lightness to that box. Keep up the fine work!
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-15-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Best way to bleed clutch line on T56 with LS1 swap

Sounds like you're going in the right direction, but that clutch is definitely not disengaging. Did you measure the gap from the hydraulic throw out bearing to the pressure plate fingers before...
Forum: Interior
10-16-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,162
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Rearview Mirror w/ Map Lights

He might be getting a new rush of mirrors, too bad mine's put away already due to circumstances. Guess that's what spring is for!
Forum: Interior
10-01-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,162
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Rearview Mirror w/ Map Lights

In to see how this goes. Mine's been spotty since I got it (2002), I've just dealt with it, but I think it's getting worse recently.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-30-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,358
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LY6 to T56 is this possible?

FWIW, I don't have anything connected to the reverse lock out (literally, we took that out of the harness, lock out is acting as a plug in the side of the trans), you just have to push the shifter...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-29-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,762
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

I'd love to have the time/patience/motivation to do something like this! I've owned mine since '02 and there are things starting to fail (common - headlight motor relay, not as common - turn signal...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-11-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 337,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

Ouch, sorry to hear that, hope you don't have to go through too much pain, and the recovery is quick.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Hooker Headers - 1 7/8 or 1 3/4 ?

FWIW, I have the Stainless Works swap headers, I think they were the only game in town at the time. 1-5/8" primaries, 2-1/2" collectors. So either way you'll be a step or two bigger than that. Am...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 28,495
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LY6 carnage

That hood is nice! I've had dreams of making one for the GTA with some sort of effective heat extraction vents, looks like you did it. Personally, I might have put the vents farther forward...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-25-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,843
Posted By V6canvas

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Love the floormat anchor idea, the Pontiac G8 has a similar setup if Audi doesn't work for someone also.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-10-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,176
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LS1 Plastic Tank Fuel Sending Unit Solution

I'm trying to remember how I did mine, it has been a while and was one of the easier things on the swap, so I didn't have to mess with it much = not too memorable. I think I did the 0-90 ohm sender...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 28,559
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Project Resurrection - 90RS

Looking good, love the 'under fender' harness routing. That really cleans up that area.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-22-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By V6canvas

Re: T56 whining/noise..diagnosis help needed

While there's a good chance it's a TO bearing, most of the ones I've heard have been a rattle. Out of curiosity, how much/what type of fluid did you put in? First time I filled mine, I did 4qt...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-21-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 28,559
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Project Resurrection - 90RS

Man those VA systems seem to be a pain. A/c is one of the big things I never got done with my swap. The compressor is mounted, all the boxes are in there, but never did the lines out of the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 12,077
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Running “hot” at idle, even hotter with a/c on. I just about tried everything.

Thanks for sharing that, I've been told that they're used for venting by many people, but then you have the cowl induction hoods from years ago. That high pressure zone is also why every car ever has...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-19-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,521
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 91’ Camaro LT4/10-speed swap

Looking to see how the 10 speed fits, should be good when done! Glad you have the means and motivation to clean up that rust, glad mine was good when I got it.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-17-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 12,077
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Running “hot” at idle, even hotter with a/c on. I just about tried everything.

Hope that takes care of it, looks like you've done everything that could be reasonably asked to do. A co-worker of mine had to replace the engine in his truck late last year and the new (to him) one...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-15-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 28,495
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LY6 carnage

That is slick. Glad to see that the new build is coming along so well! I just went through this whole thread and I think this is the first customer install of the holley trans crossmember that I've...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-14-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 337,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

Either way, the TR6060 is a further development of the T56, but I know what you mean.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-14-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,923
Views: 337,866
Posted By V6canvas

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

Just wondering if you'd heard about the T56 Magnum-F? It's the same upgraded trans as in the 6th gens, but made to drop into 4th (and our 3rd) gens, since they hit a sweet spot of fitment for so...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-09-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 59
Important/Useful : LS swappers dyno results list
Views: 26,224
Posted By V6canvas

Re: LS swappers dyno results list

Unfortunately I do not have the dyno sheet handy, but no big numbers. If a sheet is needed, feel free to either delete or asterisk mine, also I'll attach the sheet if/when I find it.

290rwhp / 340...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,771
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

Nice, Does your friend do this as a business, or just side project/hobby. He could probably get himself some good business for thirdgens!
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-08-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,843
Posted By V6canvas

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Sound deadening is 1 more thing on my list for 'When I redo the car'.

I don't remember it being so loud when I was younger and single, but now that my ears are older and I have a passenger most...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,771
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

Any info on those lights? I upgraded my Jeep's sealed beams to LED (whole housing, not cheap replacement bulbs) and it is so much better. The GTA has never been as bad as the Jeep was, but could use...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,595
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Twin Turbo 1989 Firebird Formula 350

It's alive!!!!
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-05-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 16,323
Posted By V6canvas

Re: Ls1 swap after years of thinking about it

Nice work, mine will need some help too, as it forces the exhaust down under it and the pipes scrape on everything.
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-07-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,525
Posted By V6canvas

Re: "it" has begun....

Wow, didn't realize I hadn't subscribed to this before. Part of me wants to do something like this, most of me doesn't have anywhere close to the patience.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-09-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,771
Posted By V6canvas

Re: My own version of a "Recaro T/A"

I can't speak to the Monster, but I had a Spec 3, it was fairly on/off, with a little chatter when you tried to slip it. That being said, I did DD it most of the spring/summer/fall for several...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-09-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 77,371
Posted By V6canvas

Re: 91 camaro ls3 swap

Welcome to the boards! You won't be disappointed with the LS3, that's for sure. I'd recommend searching around here and seeing if you can find someone who's done something similar to what your goal...
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