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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-12-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: PMD Seats

Thats good to know!
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-30-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: PMD Seats

Bump. Make an offer
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-25-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

PMD Seats

Looking to sell my PMD seats. They are in overall decent condition. I have both seat belt guides and some trim. I'm not for sure if the trim is correct. Both emblems are intact. I'm asking $850, not...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
11-07-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 0
[For Sale] Sold
Views: 333
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Sold

I'm looking to sell my Fitech Ultimate LS setup. The part number is 70003. Its the 750 HP kit without trans control. I used the intake for mock up but everything is still like new. I'm asking $1600...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-14-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,505
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: 1989 Formula Honest Opinion

If it's pretty rust free then you did just fine. Looks like it's in overall good shape. Since it's been sitting for 2 years I would almost bet the injectors need cleaned. I would give $2500 for it...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-26-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Well I definitely have been slacking when it comes to updating this. This project pretty much got put on hold for awhile for a good reason. Our 30x30 garage is completely full and it's not motivating...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-09-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: PMD seats

Bump. I can ship these if needed
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-29-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

Nice work! I found those 2 ac delcos on rock auto and amazon. That one you found looks much better, but looks more like a G body idler arm?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

Save yourself the trouble and dont order a ac delco idler either. I ordered 2 different ac delcos from 2 different places and both were wrong. Maybe check a local GM dealer first? I never tried that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

Post measurements of your old one because both proforged ones I have were wrong. Your old one may have been replaced with an incorrect one at some point. Heres how I measured my old one and the new...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

Nothing that I could find so far. Proforged never replied back to me either. I ended up reusing my old idler arm since it was correct and still tight.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-12-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Well I haven't talked with revmax yet but I'd say a 3000-3200 would probably be more than enough. I built the engine originally to be naturally aspirated so I picked the Texas speed torquer v2. Which...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-11-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Got a fairly big purchase coming up for this thing. I don't think a off the shelf converter is gonna do so I guess ill go all out! I'm thinking a 3400-3600 stall will do. It's a shame something so...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

The ac delco part number is the only thing correct about the box. It's still napa piece, which is WRONG. I ordered another from amazon which actually came in a ac delco box and it was still the wrong...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

My ac delco idler showed up today or so I thought. Ugh dont order 45C1065 from rockauto...
Forum: Body
02-26-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,506
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: How To Undercoating/Rust Prevention?

You'll want to strip the paint off anywhere you see rust bleeding through. Its probably gonna snowball by the looks of it so be prepared to spend some time under it with a angle grinder, etc. After...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-21-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,267
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

I finally got around to installing my proforged idler arm. It's a very nice part but it's wrong! Been talking with them and I'll update this if I hear any good news.
Forum: Body
02-21-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Opinion on how to handle spot rust

Scrub the rust with ospho and a red scotch brite pad then seal it up with some paint. Should last a long time like that
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-20-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,820
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: New guy, "new" car. Jacksonville..ish

I'm not far from ya, I'm in Pleasant Plains. If you end up having to sell yours I know of some people who may be looking
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-20-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Gunmetal Grey with body issues?

TP tools is a great place to get supplies. Thats where I get most of my sandpaper, blocks, air tools, etc
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-19-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Gunmetal Grey with body issues?

My advice is invest in a nice set of sanding blocks. Grey still tends to show dents, white on the other hand really hides dents in certain light. When you do body work are you using only bonds? A...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-12-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: PMD seats

Bump
Forum: Body
02-11-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Floor pan repair

I'm not sure how bad it is but a 2x4 and hammer should do the trick. I dont know if a bodyshop would want to mess with something like that.
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 859
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Help me find my first thirdgen

This one looks like the right color. Appears to have some damage around the rear left wheel. Decent mileage and it says it runs/drives. Shame...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-04-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

If I had a bigger shop I'd work on it! (Working on that) Definitely try out ospho if you have any rust you want to get sealed up. I found that scrubbing it in with a maroon scotchbrite pad was the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-30-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

You got to have atleast 2 project cars at all times so you dont get bored :lol:



It wouldn't surprise me that it would have an exotic issue like that. The previous owner told me he parked it...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-29-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

Been trying to hurry with this thing and get back in gear on the Formula!


Fixing rust or front suspension? Either way I'm getting fairly good with both as much as I find myself tearing them...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-29-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Well we wont be seeing anymore of her so sorry to disappoint anyone :lol: But anyways thanks for the kind words! Why did I do it? Well at the time it was all overwhelming and I was pretty attached to...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Its funny you post that :lol: Someone I know had a 99' Sierra with 4 quarts of antifreeze in the oil and it's their only vehicle. So he got some of that bars leaks permanent head gasket repair and...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

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Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

So if you follow my other thread on my 88' Formula heres why I've been slacking on it. This car has snowballed on me. I ended up getting the stealth ram conversion done, it wound up getting some new...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

A friend of mine was going to rebuild my 700r4 for me but it's been awhile and it hasn't been touched so looks like I'll be diving into that so stay tuned :lol: I went ahead and bought a transmission...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-26-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Building "The Mamba"

Its crazy how a couple little screws can cause so many issues!


My IG is camaron_1988, I haven't posted a ton in awhile but I'm trying to post a little more stuff. I dont mean to overwhelm you...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-24-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Building "The Mamba"

I think I follow you on Instagram! Haven't seen it for awhile. That rust looks like it's probably from your t tops leaking over time, pretty common. Theres quite a few other areas you may want to...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-20-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

82-84 Trans Am Taillights

These are in very good condition with no major blemishes. All of the mounting studs are in tact. Asking $225 Shipped ...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-13-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Accel TPI runners

Sold
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Accel TPI runners

That shouldnt be an issue, I'll send you a message on here
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-07-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Accel TPI runners

Bump
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-25-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Accel TPI runners

Bump
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-18-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Thanks for all the support!

:lol: I originally built it to make 400 wheel horsepower so I'm thinking with a 70mm 550 to 600 would be reasonable. I keep wanting to do go fast stuff to my GTA and I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-14-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Accel TPI runners

I ran these for less than 1,000 miles and they are still in good condition. These fit 85-87 plenums but the 9th injector is permanently blocked off. Theres a little bit of clearancing done on them...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-14-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Edelbrock High flo intake base

I ran it for less than 1,000 miles. Worked great and is still in good condition. Has a little hand porting done but nothing crazy. $500 shipped ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-13-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,429
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Thanks for checking in! No major updates at the moment. And I have been enjoying the new GTA and tinkering with it. I finally found the issue I was chasing with it and I'll have it wrapped up within...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

What torque arm bushing?

So this torque arm came with my car when I bought it. I cant find a ton about it other than it's most likely just a cheap ebay one. The sticker on it says Banzai enterprises. I was going to install...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-17-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: My new 1989 Trans Am GTA

Ended up buying a regular stealth ram. After I get my other car done I'll just go with a set of AFR heads. I have a set of LS1 injectors so I'll be throwing those in also. I'm thinking about powder...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-14-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By DD9TransAmGTA

Re: 1992 Firebird Formula Daily Driver Project

Looks like it may just be a base car and not a Formula. Rpo codes will tell ya. The thumping noise you hear is most likely the transmission mount. Make sure the bolts for it arent loose or missing....
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