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Forum: Cooling
06-03-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By 84redta

Re: Anybody used a Dewitt's radiator?

Sub'd, I'd be interested to know as well, as that's who I planned to get my next rad from, like the all aluminum, review of quality from other websites, and lifetime warranty.
Forum: Interior
05-18-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Kudos and hate off! Amazing that you had that figured out in 4 hours, Haha absolutely impressed. I'll take one, and with that said, wanted to say thank you for the 3d model of the radio plate. I...
Forum: Interior
05-15-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Way to go, happy to see you making so much progress! once I get my body blasted I'll be starting my restoration thread, but soon I'll be testing my dash wiring for my digital swap outside the car to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2018, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,211
Posted By 84redta

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I gutted my next build :-)

Next need to figure out the blasting situation...probably should have had an idea before getting to this point lol. Oh well.
Forum: Body
04-24-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By 84redta

Re: can i swap out the interior of a 1986 Firebird into a 1982 Firebird?

None that I know of. Some service manuals are floating around online with diagrams and schematics if needed.
Forum: Body
04-23-2018, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By 84redta

Re: can i swap out the interior of a 1986 Firebird into a 1982 Firebird?

Everything will physically bolt over, and if the headlights are both 3 wire motors, then yea they will transfer too. There may be a wiring issue with changing the headlight harness over, but again,...
Forum: Interior
04-23-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

I did notice messing with my digital hvac harness today that depending on the year, the plug for the fan might be different. I believe my car had a 2 pin blower motor and the digital hvac as a one...
Forum: Interior
04-23-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Now will be the simplest time to get to everything. I think everything is the same hardware wise, just different vacuum hoses, an electronic brain, solenoid for the hot cold mix, and one other...
Forum: Interior
04-22-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

I mean, there is nothing saying you cant do it at a later time, it is a pretty isolated system, where in it doesn't care what cluster your using, as long as all the peripheral vacuum hoses and what...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By 84redta

Re: Wiring Help- fuse keeps blowing

I'll pull the schematic tomorrow for you. Shouldn't matter but 305 tpi or 350 tpi? If 305, auto or stick?
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By 84redta

Re: Wiring Help- fuse keeps blowing

Simple answer, unplug the headlight module, if everything proceeds to work as it should, you have found your culprit or at least the part of the wiring being affected, if it pops still, then the...
Forum: Interior
04-21-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Do you have the complete climate control harness or just the pigtails from the individual items? if not, I have my car in pieces and piles right now, and can take some pics of the harness for you if...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Looks like your making some good progress, keep up the good work!
Forum: Interior
03-25-2018, 03:08 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 45,215
Posted By 84redta

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Its relatively an independent system, so most everything can be removed. Great work so far, glad to see some serious interest in digital dashes, my friends roll their eyes as I keep buying complete...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,775
Posted By 84redta

Re: Founders Performance Is Celebrating

What are the odds you guys might celebrate your 7th year in business in similar fashion? Missed the opportunity a year ago, and would love to get a few extra components under my car! Either way,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,667
Posted By 84redta

Re: Sneak peak of Founders Performance newest part

Looks great, you guys planning some strut tower bracing any time soon?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-23-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,033
Posted By 84redta

Re: new suspension parts bmr

Can u get pics of tubular k, curious if it can be used with stock springs/stock a arms
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,037
Posted By 84redta

Re: a little help with cooling issue

At this point I don't have the patience to wait to order a spray crack kit, and some other people i've talked to feel that the head may be cracked since there was no obvious failure of the head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,037
Posted By 84redta

a little help with cooling issue

A little short back story, I had an issue of over heating, coolant pushing thru the over flow, and bubbling (boiling) sounds by the water pump. Car is in my signature, LT1/T56, but other than...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-05-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,670
Posted By 84redta

Re: changing bushings in stock panhard bar???

I used a sawzall and cut it on opposite sides to the edges, then just pushed them out. I was too lazy to get to my shop press lol.
Forum: Electronics
06-02-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,911
Posted By 84redta

Re: Door lock relay location

That is interesting, the VATS module I had to remove on my 92 was in back of the dash on the pass side, thought i replaced it with parts from a 90 or 91 and it was in the same place. Eh, sounds like...
Forum: Electronics
06-01-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,911
Posted By 84redta

Re: Door lock relay location

i wouldn't necessarily go by the numbers on the relay as much as i'd go by the colors of the wires going into it. relays could have multiple uses, but with that said, i don't have a more definitive...
Forum: Electronics
05-31-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,911
Posted By 84redta

Re: Door lock relay location

cruise module, horn relay, possible subwoofer amp, rear defrost relay, and power antenna relay r behind pass knee panel
Forum: History / Originality
05-27-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By 84redta

Re: VIN says AT but my 85 Trans Am is 5 Speed Manual

pull the shift plate and see if the transmission tunnel was hacked to make the opening and possibly have extra brackets that were trimmed that would show it was originally automatic. The way to...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-10-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By 84redta

Pop up ads, videos, ect

I'm getting a bunch of pop ups coming in and out, bottom right of my screen a video will randomly play, I click to open a thread and a whole second pop up will come up behind the screen i'm on, is...
Forum: TBI
05-05-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By 84redta

Re: TBI year changes?

yes
Forum: Interior
04-07-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 978
Posted By 84redta

Re: Rear Plastic Panel Removal

shouldn't have to remove plastics to do that, peal back the carpet from behind the back seat up to the axle hump, afterwards just use a flat head to tuck it back under the plastic sides. there will...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By 84redta

Re: TBI year changes?

Same unit, different sensors sometimes, I think the throttle position sensor changed or something like that. Not 100% on that, but I know that throttle body is the same.

Rebuild is super simple,...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-24-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,648
Posted By 84redta

Re: Berlinetta DIGITAL Parts and dark blue interior

I'd have to check, business meeting for the week so I'm in Washington right now, will check when I get back.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-20-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,648
Posted By 84redta

Re: Berlinetta DIGITAL Parts and dark blue interior

Hey guys, sorry I've never responded, it never told me anyone was posting. I have light modules still I believe. Blue interior I belive is gone but I still have the locking cargo tray. Dash board...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-12-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,778
Posted By 84redta

Re: post pics of your grey third gens!!

1988 Base Firebird with nothing more than the V8 option and the upgraded gauge cluster to GTA with all power options short of the digi dash (yet, just got the parts lol)

327509...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-03-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By 84redta

Re: 85 Berlinetta Lock But Key Wanted

where are you located, i have been collection the keys for these lock sets so i may have one if your local to borrow. nvm, totally missed the CA in the title lol.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-17-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,924
Posted By 84redta

Re: Massive collection of third gen camaro parts for sale

I'm looking for the rear interior panel for the Bose camaros or just regular hard plastic locking lid. I need the rear plastic trim the lid sits on from if my memory servese right, an 86-92 because...
Forum: Interior
02-03-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By 84redta

Re: A different seat option from the uk

Seats look like they fit great!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-13-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 222
Posted By 84redta

Re: WTB: 1982 T/A engine harness 305 4spd manual

I have a complete 83 crossfire entire car harness, automatic though. Pm me if interested.
Forum: Body
07-11-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,376
Posted By 84redta

Re: door handle on third gen and 4th gen

Yes, they can interchange both ways.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-10-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinions...

Awesome, great, I'll leave it be n throw it in.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-10-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinions...

Is a bbody tune going to freak with me running 1 knock sensor, and now with the two blocks sitting side by side almost complete, is there a benefit to running the second knock sensor?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-10-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinions...

So I should probably switch to a bbody tune n remove all the ses codes I don't want and deactivate vats? I should be able to run regular gas at that point instead of premium with the fbody tune.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-09-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinions...

Nobody?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-08-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 84redta

Need opinions...

So I've had an LT1/T56 swap done to my 88 for about 3 years now, everything going good, splun a bearing n I'm at the point I'm at right now. I went out and bought another LT1 to make this a short n...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,686
Posted By 84redta

Re: lift kit

You would have to drop the subframe mounts in the front, it's not as easy as a gbody using some s10 spindles to "donk" it, so dropping the lower control arm mounts is your only option for front. ...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-26-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 650
Posted By 84redta

Re: 85 Dash Pad

Sounds like the radio module could be bad, not the radio if all the buttons and such work correctly.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinion on ring patterns.

Excellent, thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By 84redta

Re: Need opinion on ring patterns.

I thought it was on, but I don't do this enough to know. My last rear end is still trailer-ing daily and 40k miles since I rebuilt my old trucks rear, so I'm confident in the work I've done, and...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-29-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By 84redta

Re: 1992 T/A Non Vented Front Fenders Red

location, don't think I have a pair but I do have at least 1 side.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By 84redta

Need opinion on ring patterns.

Need to see what you guys think, only second set I've set, and I feel like this is slightly off. It could just be my big concern being this is a set of 4.10 r&p I'd like to not chew up in the first...
Forum: Interior
03-23-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By 84redta

Re: 4th gen steering wheel in a third gen ,c

mine was an 88, so i didnt fuss with the air bag wiring, i did plug it into the air bag coil, but past that its disconnected at the bottom of the column. you may also want to grab the newer air bag...
Forum: Interior
03-23-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By 84redta

Re: 4th gen steering wheel in a third gen ,c

If you are talking about the entire wheel swap with air bag, its a direct bolt on. i have a 94 t/a wheel in my 88. You already have a 3rd gen air bag steering column so you are set there, that was...
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