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Forum: Body
12-28-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Wrap Around Spoiler-1988 Firebird

Old thread but thought bringing it back might help me get and answer.

My friend found this wing on ebay for a 1988 GTA he was working on. The body shop tried to install it but said it wouldn't fit...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-13-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,647
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...

Looking for a like new passenger side front bumper insert for a 1989 firebird formula. If you have a nice filler section between the taillights I may be interested in that too.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-13-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Firebird Filler panel

I will buy one if the shipping isn't too high.
Forum: Body
10-08-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Formula Bumper Guard

Dang. Thanks for letting me know. I'll clean up the bump as best I can. It's really not that bad so I'll live with it
Forum: Body
10-04-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By kirkcomer

Formula Bumper Guard

Not sure if that's the official name but I bumped mine into a chipper when pulling in the garage (waayyy to much junk setting around). Anyway... its not that bad but if I can buy a new one I would be...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-21-2020, 03:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 185
Posted By kirkcomer

Squarebody Forum

Not sure where I should have posted this but I'm looking for a good forum on squarebody trucks. This forum helped me soooo much with the two firebirds I brought back from the ashes... I was hoping to...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-18-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 Trans Am Rear Wing

Could you send me a link to "Show Car Parts" website? I'm having trouble finding any info on them.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-18-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By kirkcomer

1988 Trans Am Rear Wing

I have a friend looking for a original type wing for his 88' GTA. His old one just fell apart.lol It can be OEM or aftermarket as long as it fits and looks like the original.
Forum: Car Audio
03-22-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Delco Radio Repair Company

Thanks!
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Two Fan Issues

Gotcha. I installed the resistor like is in the link but it didnt help any. :(
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Two Fan Issues

Thanks! I'll check out the links you sent me tonight. I did put a new resistor in. Here is the link:...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By kirkcomer

Two Fan Issues

I have two problems is anyone can help point me in the right direction.
1988 GTA with push button climate control

1) Climate control blower fan will only work when the "high" button speed is...
Forum: Car Audio
03-20-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Delco Radio Repair Company

Thank you. I appreciate the information.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-20-2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

Awesome job! Thanks for the detailed writeup!!
Forum: Car Audio
03-20-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By kirkcomer

Delco Radio Repair Company

Anyone know any companies who repair Delco radio's?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2017, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: This car driving me nuts...

Thanks for the replies. Car is officially running great! It turned out not one but two different brand new aftermarket MAF's did not want to work correctly on this car. One was a Walker and the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By kirkcomer

Code 36

Some of you may have already experienced this but I thought I would share. I have been working on a friends 1988 GTA. One of the many problems was code 36 (MAF burnoff). There was no MAF on the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: IAC Setting Question

Thanks Ron. Good stuff. I have been reading up on this... popular subject.lol I'm glad you pointed out the timing. Definitely important. And the TPS setting is important as well.

The only thing I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: IAC Setting Question

Thanks for the reply. I have been setting the min idle rpm to 450 while in park so good to hesr Im hopefully doing that okay.

​ I have not heard of unplugging the EST for this procedure before. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By kirkcomer

IAC Setting Question

I've been using this how-to article on the couple tpi f-bodys I've worked on. Great instructions but I "think" I've added one more important instruction(see bold type below) and I also have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Your input before puchasing

If it had ethanol gas in the tank its gonna have to be jerked out and probably replaced. I've just wen't through dealing with this old gas on 3 different vehicles. The f-body gas tank is a pain in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: This car driving me nuts...

I feel your pain. Haha
​​I ran it 2 hours today and drove all over the place... ran perfect. Turned it off for 5 minutes and it ran like crap. I just cant figure it out. Ill check fuel pressure for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: This car driving me nuts...

Not sure if it matters but car always runs great at wide open throttle.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: This car driving me nuts...

That's what I'm thinking too. It was getting code 36 and 34 for a while and my brother and I went through all the troubleshooting steps. Found a black ground wire that was questionable. Replaced that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By kirkcomer

This car driving me nuts...

A friends 1988 GTA. 67,000 miles. New IAC, TPS, south bay injectors, plugs, wires, maf, maf relays, fuel regulator, upper intake gaskets, fuel filter, air filter, distributor and I'm probably missing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

UPDATE:

Car continues to run better with the exception of Code 36. I used this flow chart to help with it.
http://www.chevythunder.com/maf_code_36.htm
Thought we had fixed it after finding a...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-07-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,475
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Parting out 1989 formula 350

Gotcha. Thanks for checking. I'll let you know if I decide to get the taillight center section.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-07-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,475
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Parting out 1989 formula 350

How about $50 for the center tailight assembly if you can throw in the small bracket that holds the MAF sensor?

...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-06-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,475
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Parting out 1989 formula 350

Not interested in the black center caps but how much for the center taillight section shipped to shenandoah va 22849?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-05-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: MAF Bracket

I'm working on this car for a friend. I'll see him later this week and ask him if he wants to shell out the $30. Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-05-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: MAF Bracket

Yes. But i only need the bracket... not the maf sensor....
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
12-05-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By kirkcomer

1988 GTA Rear Spoiler

I know it's a long shot... but 1988 GTA rear spoiler in bright red. lol

Also if you know of any good places to buy a aftermarket one let me know.
The one on this car is completely falling apart....
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-05-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,475
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Parting out 1989 formula 350

Interested in four things.

1) Center section of tail lamp assembly... not sure if that's the correct name... the part where the key hole, "pontiac" and bird logo.

2) The bracket that holds the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-05-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By kirkcomer

MAF Bracket

Need a MAF bracket(not the MAF... just the bracket) to fit a 1988 Trans Am GTA
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-05-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,562
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: FIRST intake, ported with injectors

Does this intake have a provision for the EGR valve?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-05-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: Throttlebody, plenum, intake base, injectors, rail, adjustable regulator

$50(which includes shipping) for the throttle body to Shenandoah, VA 22849
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

Cruise control not working so pushed smoke into the cruise control. Smoke came out everwhere when hooked up to the large port. Not for sure if this is correct so i just blocked off both vacuum lines...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

A new icm came with the distributor and ive swapped in a good used ecm from another friend that i tested on my formula when the ecm went out in it. Ill check out those vacuum lines again. Glad you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

Repaired headlights today. Swamped in a reman set of new motor assemblies that my friend bought. Easy job.

While the fumes weren't bad after it warmed up the other day. Back to the bad fumes on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

I hooked smoke machine up to my formula. Smoke leaks in the same exact areas so I'll assume that's normal for these cars. I'll check resistance on the fuel injectors tomorrow to make sure they are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

You know... it is a brand new MAF but the last mechanic put in on and who knows where it was setting around prior to that. I have a can of MAF cleaner... I'll clean her tomorrow. Thanks for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

I'd agree with you 115% but its a brand new MAF
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

GTA finally able to idle halfway so I drove it to the Shell station, added a bottle of Lucas Deep Cleaning fuel system cleaner and refilled with premium V-Power 93 octane. The more I drove it the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

New rotor, cap, plugs, wires and distributor in car. Unless its the coil getting weak... spark shouldn't be a problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

Did a fuel pressure test and a fuel leakdown test. Both look good. Found vacuum hose to fuel pressure regulator to be split in half so replaced that with a new vacuum line. Its idling and seems to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

Yep. It still does. Im waiting on a frien to bring me a fuel pressure guage. I just want to make sure the fuel pressure isnt to high for some reason. I dont see any gas in the vacuum tube of the fuel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

Just removed and removed and tested... switch appears to be working fine. I was able to take out the lower bolt and turn the tps switch enough to get the correct setting. I think both of the tps...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By kirkcomer

Re: 1988 gta

I'll try that tonight. Thanks
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