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Forum: Engine Swap
04-05-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 447
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Ls 5.3 or 350?

Just one more question, did you use the VSW adapter?
Thanks
Forum: Engine Swap
04-05-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 447
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Ls 5.3 or 350?

Looks great! Has a bit of a "dish" to it compared to stock. Any issues with that?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 447
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Ls 5.3 or 350?

What kind of steering wheel is that?
Forum: Electronics
05-23-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Fusible Links

Hello all. I discovered that the fusible links for my left headlamp door and fog lights had broken where they were spliced to their power feed. The remaining link, for the right headlamp door, was...
Forum: History / Originality
07-30-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 86 Trans Am goes for $14k at GAA

Anyone know what steering wheel that is?
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-12-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 305 to 350 PROM issues

1985 Corvettes had 24 lb injectors. What size did you install?
Forum: Electronics
02-18-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,940
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Maf sensor relay

The "relay" is actually in a module piggy-backed to the ECM, if it hasn't been converted to a '86-'89 computer.
The module is ridiculously expensive. They can be found used.
Forum: History / Originality
01-29-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1982 z28 with 2k miles goes for $27500 at Mecum Las Vegas

I could have bought a lot of Gamestop shares for that!
Forum: History / Originality
01-28-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1982 z28 with 2k miles goes for $27500 at Mecum Las Vegas

Oh yea, and then there's the $30,000 addition to the garage to store it!
Forum: History / Originality
01-28-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1982 z28 with 2k miles goes for $27500 at Mecum Las Vegas

Ha ha - you are right! I bought mine in 1985 at around $19K with 14% interest on the loan! Probably spent over $22K (luckily paid off early)
I'm probably at -400 percent by now, considering...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 85 305 TPI Swap to ZZ4 Swap

Google Mike Davis ZZ4. “My 85 Z28 and EPROM Project”
Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,518
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 305 HO to 350

IMO, I would take a 305HO over a TPI car.
Forum: Exhaust
08-16-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,527
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Dyno Don retiring WTH? :(

Top Down Solutions is still offering build-to-order pipes by Dyno Don. Someone took over?
Forum: Body
08-14-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1985 Trans Am rear Hatch

I only have experience with the '85.
Forum: Body
08-13-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1985 Trans Am rear Hatch

Hatch button should also be enabled if in park. If not in park, then E-brake must be on.
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Was this perf sound radio avail in Trans am/Firebird

My '85 has this exact radio.
Forum: Exhaust
05-21-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,917
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: header choices

Not to start trouble, but "TPI" factory manifolds with dual cats and 3" cat back will support 300 HP.
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Firebird in this month’s Hagerty

Yee-Hawwww! Another $11,000 and I'll break even! Only took 33 years to get to this point.
Forum: TPI
09-05-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: What do I need to swap a 305 tpi MAF to 350 tpi speed density?

If you really want to change to SD, for whatever reason, seems like the Haltech ECM conversion is a pretty simple way to convert. https://www.haltech.com/
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Attempting a header/ exhaust install

Not going to comment on removing the cat but sometimes it can be hard to tighten them around the y-pipe. Cutting three 1 inch slots in the cat inlet pipe and using a good clamp like Accuseal really...
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Doug's Header clearance

My grandparents lived on Absaraka St. I live in Wisconsin but spent many summers in Sheridan. I still have some family there. Beautiful part of the world.
Forum: Exhaust
05-02-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Doug's Header clearance

absaraka - do you live in Sheridan?
Forum: History / Originality
04-12-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,492
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: $32,500 for a 100K mile IROC

Hey all -

We had to pay over 13% on our car loans back then. We have to recoup that somehow!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,366
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Walker Intermediate Pipe 46669

What was the OD? I think this is supposed to be 2.75" but is usually advertised as 2.5." When I bought one many years ago, it was 2.75.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-08-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 85-90 T/A Front Bumper Cover

New price! $50.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-05-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

85-90 T/A Front Bumper Cover

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_1333_cbad92903223ef932bbf31630043b07e7cf35139.jpg
Real nice, no rips/tears.
Local pickup only. SE Waukesha County.
...
Forum: History / Originality
03-02-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,119
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Player's Challenge vs. Knight Rider pricing

Whaaaat? I thought Smokey and the Bandit III put thirdgens on the map!
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Hey! It's a 1984 "1-LE".

Every 2nd gen is now a "Bandit;" every 3rd gen is now "1LE."
Forum: Exhaust
12-04-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,127
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Replacing LB9 Exhaust

I ran into the same issue. I put a short 90 degree coolant hose off the check valve pointing up along with a 90 degree coolant elbow pointing rearward and another 90 degree coolant hose back to the...
Forum: History / Originality
11-08-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,387
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Borg Warner 9 Bolt differential

This looks better

http://www.jegs.com/i/Driven-Racing-Oil/499/04530/10002/-1

Much better bottle, too.
Forum: History / Originality
11-08-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,387
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Borg Warner 9 Bolt differential

I filled mine with something I got from Summit racing -

www.summitracing.com/parts/bpo-023-7729.

Supposedly retro formula for vintage cars. No additive.

edit: Oops - I see it's...
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,938
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Did I just accidentally buy a unicorn?

My car eats rainbows and poops butterflies.
Forum: Exhaust
10-30-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: A festive photo for you.

I really thought this would be a picture of a squirrel.
Forum: TPI
10-13-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 86 TA TPI air duct from air box to throttle body

Check out some of the businesses that sell DIY turbo and intake stuff, like Silicone Intakes. They will have reducing cones and all manner of tubes/pipes.
Forum: History / Originality
10-06-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,325
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1987 IROC-Z

I kid you not - A couple years after I bought my car I took it through a car wash and many of the decals came off! I replaced most but not the "gradient" strip along the ground affects. Just sayin'...
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,876
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: New N10 on eBay???

This one's pretty good -

https://thirdgenfbody.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/hot-pipes-car-craft-april-1989/

Can't find the original article but it is repeated there. No dyno test w/the N10 but...
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: SLP headers AIR point the wrong way?

The passenger side air valve points backwards on '85s and forward on '86 and up. No doubt they wanted to minimize part numbers.
Forum: TPI
06-13-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: What size is this air filter?!

If you get the stock ductwork and canister you're 95% of the way to a SLP cold air setup anyway - the difference being only the highly crack-able box.

Some people sell only the boxes. I bought...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: What size is this air filter?!

I would look for a used SLP cold air kit or factory 88-89 ductwork/air canister. They're on E-Bay quite often.
Forum: Interior
02-28-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,616
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: DIY Firebird stereo bezel plotting

I wonder if some masked-off sand or other media blasting would give the right texture?
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,978
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: How many original owners?

Bought mine in May 1985 and still have it.
Forum: TPI
01-05-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Oil pan gasket.

Take the spark plugs out, too, so you can easily turn the crank by hand. If you get all the counterweights positioned just right, the pan practically falls off!
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: '85 T/A color question

I saw one at a dealership in Appleton, WI, when I was shopping for one.
Unless ths is that car, there may be two like this, at least. Always liked that color on second gens, too.
Forum: History / Originality
09-01-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,364
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: 1985 Trans Am Aero Spoiler Confirmed

I wonder the same. Most 85s I saw at Slocum Pontiac in Greenfield, WI, had them. Mine was the oddball with the old spoiler.
Forum: History / Originality
08-14-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,362
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

'82 T/A Article in Hemming's Today

I liked those early ones with the "grills."

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/08/13/vintage-ad-1982-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-the-drivers-car/?refer=news

Reader's comments about quality...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-29-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Camaro 85 ecm problem

There is an ECM override switch mounted in the passenger side block. It has a fixed on/off temp. Its a failsafe for the comnputer. It will turn on the fan if for some reason the ECM does not.
Forum: History / Originality
08-23-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,969
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: trans am spoiler question

I've got the older spoiler. I think there was something wrong with the tooling for the new one early on.
Forum: Interior
03-27-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,590
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: fire extinguishers

I've got one with bracket bolted to spare tire compartment cover.
Forum: History / Originality
01-17-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,629
Posted By Greg '85 T/A

Re: Did you buy one NEW back in the day? Tell your story!

I bought mine in May of 1985. I traded in my '79 Z28 for it.

Originally, I had ordered a 5-speed car with the 305 HO but after waiting for three months and getting excuse after excuse as to what...
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