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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-14-2022, 02:36 PM
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58MM Throttle Body $250
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425
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MrPackstin
58MM Throttle Body $250
VERY FEW miles on this. Was experiencing high idle when car reached full operating temp. Had to "pop" accelerator pedal with foot to get the car to return to regular idle when at full operating temp....
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Exhaust
12-14-2022, 09:16 AM
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N10 Dual-Cat Exhaust Replacement
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757
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: N10 Dual-Cat Exhaust Replacement
WOW; tremendous thank you for sharing the knowledge. Plan on selling supercharger kit to fund OE parts...hope i don't miss the HP/torque too much. I will end up putting AIR system back too.
Was it...
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Exhaust
12-13-2022, 09:42 PM
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N10 Dual-Cat Exhaust Replacement
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757
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MrPackstin
N10 Dual-Cat Exhaust Replacement
Trying to clean my car up a bit and would like to put the original exhaust back on from manifolds to exhaust tips. I am primarily interested in original performance/sound as the end result. I don't...
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
11-26-2022, 07:31 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Removed; no longer for sale.
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Firebirds for Sale
10-22-2022, 10:56 AM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Thanks. Never had on dyno so I can't say.
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
10-14-2022, 06:21 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Still have this beast in my garage for sale. New AC Declo fuel pump was installed recently. Fuel tank looked absolutely perfect inside.
Forum:
Interior
07-07-2022, 08:55 PM
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Lseat Leather Seat Covers?
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1,083
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Lseat Leather Seat Covers?
Dave found her....My GTA (grey set) is still on her page. https://lethalinteriors.com/customerscars.html
She was super!
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Interior
07-07-2022, 08:41 PM
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Lseat Leather Seat Covers?
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MrPackstin
Re: Lseat Leather Seat Covers?
A very nice lady from FL named Princess did two sets (Grey and Medium Beechwood) of GTA covers for me. Here work was excellent, but I did not have her do leather. I found her contact info here at 3G,...
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Interior
07-07-2022, 08:39 PM
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3D Printable 85-90 Hatch Pull-down Guides
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941
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MrPackstin
Re: 3D Printable 85-90 Hatch Pull-down Guides
See if the ABS can withstand our trunks in the heat.
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Interior
07-06-2022, 02:38 PM
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Pull down hatch slides
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310
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Pull down hatch slides
If you have a 3D printer you can print these (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/781743-3d-printable-85-90-a.html). The set I printed fit perfectly; no trimming needed.
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Interior
07-04-2022, 08:35 AM
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3D Printable 85-90 Hatch Pull-down Guides
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941
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MrPackstin
3D Printable 85-90 Hatch Pull-down Guides
Found my old blueprints to these so I thought I would mock-up a set in 3D for the community. Attached is a rar/zip (no password) with all 4 guides and images. I would suggest printing w/ABS, but it...
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History / Originality
07-03-2022, 12:03 PM
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Borg Warner 9 Bolt differential
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10,293
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MrPackstin
Re: Borg Warner 9 Bolt differential
I realize this has not been touched on in a while, but for the record...
1989 Pontiac Firebird Service Manual S-8910-F at p. 0B-8 Maintenance and Lubrication, "Limited slip differential rear axle...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-01-2022, 10:44 PM
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Hypertech 127052
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363
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MrPackstin
Re: Hypertech 127052
https://www.amazon.com/Hypertech-127052-ThermoMaster-Camaro-FIirebird/dp/B000NJGQI8
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-31-2021, 03:00 PM
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[TN]
Hypertech 127052
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MrPackstin
Hypertech 127052
Forgot I had this. $100+ shipping.305 TPI Manual Trans.https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20201228_210156_512e48d9c4d328e54e69dc5326e39bfe700999a2.jpg...
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Tech / General Engine
05-09-2021, 09:35 PM
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1989 L98 No Fuel, help please!!!
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1,003
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MrPackstin
Re: 1989 L98 No Fuel, help please!!!
check fan motor for high draw. unplug constant-on fan and see if the fuse blows. also check the relay for the constant-on fan. can swap fan motors around for testing purposes. constant-on fan relay...
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History / Originality
01-29-2021, 06:08 PM
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88 Trans Am 5 speed Air conditioning delete question
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554
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 88 Trans Am 5 speed Air conditioning delete question
So, 1989 Pontiacs are not in compnine? I was thinking about running my car.
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
12-20-2020, 09:54 AM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Replied Airwolfe
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
12-18-2020, 10:29 AM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
The VIN on the engine block matches the VIN on the body-actually all over the body. It's original.
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
11-21-2020, 07:19 PM
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[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Yes
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Firebirds for Sale
11-21-2020, 03:15 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Not sure.
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Firebirds for Sale
11-21-2020, 03:09 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Yes, still have. I bumped last month (10-18-2020, 09:23 PM) as I had forgotten about the listing/selling.
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Firebirds for Sale
10-18-2020, 09:23 PM
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[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
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10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
I guess this is going nowhere fast. :) Maybe I will make it my driver as soon as my mid-life crisis kicks in. Shant be long now. EDIT: Not selling outside USA, sorry to our international friends.
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Interior Parts for Sale
01-05-2020, 11:13 PM
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Original 1989 GTA Steering Wheel w/Radio Controls For Sale
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1,120
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MrPackstin
Re: Original 1989 GTA Steering Wheel w/Radio Controls For Sale
.............
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-06-2019, 04:42 PM
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[Sold]
86-89 tpi ecm 1227165
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611
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MrPackstin
Re: 86-89 tpi ecm 1227165
Do they stream live?
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-07-2019, 02:06 PM
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WTB: 1227165 ECM Verified Streaming live data
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294
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MrPackstin
WTB: 1227165 ECM Verified Streaming live data
Looking for one that streams live data. PM price.
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Members Firebirds
06-25-2019, 09:41 PM
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73
Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D shaft
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9,984
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D sha
try turning it by hand/wrench counter-clockwise. see if the piston will go back down or up. Regardless, I would prepare to tear that engine down or replace. The only other thing to do is to...
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Members Firebirds
06-25-2019, 08:20 PM
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Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D shaft
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9,984
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D sha
When you cranked the engine, how long (seconds) did it it rotate with the starter motor before it stopped? While you have the top end off you might want to consider pulling the intake and checking...
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Members Firebirds
06-24-2019, 09:01 PM
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73
Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D shaft
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9,984
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Help me. Got an 89 T/A out of a backyard. Has aluminum calipers and an alum D sha
Take serpentine belt off and try to crank it.
Forum:
History / Originality
02-25-2019, 04:15 PM
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Spare tire jack question
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607
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MrPackstin
Re: Spare tire jack question
Missing a few pieces, but it looks correct for the most part. Some of the threaded hooks have a sharper curve to them.
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History / Originality
02-21-2019, 05:11 PM
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88 Black IROC 5-speed
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1,074
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MrPackstin
Re: 88 Black IROC 5-speed
"5.0" or 5.7 (rear badge) seems you dont need to look too much for a problem with this one...."empireexoticmotors" ugh..not impressed.
Forum:
Power Adders
02-04-2019, 05:36 PM
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Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
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4,673
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MrPackstin
Re: Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
My pump is setup to go off during boost only. I wired a piezo buzzer in conjunction with the pressure switch attached to the upper plenum. When the methanol pump is running I now know 12v is going to...
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History / Originality
02-04-2019, 02:13 PM
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244
We Deserve Better Reproduction TPI Emblems.
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18,755
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MrPackstin
Re: We Deserve Better Reproduction TPI Emblems.
Has anyone thought about simply making a mold from a good original? Even if you have a rough original you can putty and sand them for molding. When de-molding the original would likely be ruined for...
Forum:
Power Adders
02-04-2019, 02:05 PM
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65
Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
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4,673
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MrPackstin
Re: Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
I inject methanol (windshield washer fluid). S/Cs are high maintenance that is for sure. You must make sure the pump is actually injecting and properly atomizing the methanol/water blend.
EDIT: A...
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Power Adders
02-04-2019, 01:53 PM
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65
Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
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4,673
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MrPackstin
Re: Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
Last page I included as a warning ...They also gave a sticker with the kit "92 Octane Only" Attached image is the sticker removed from the last page of that pdf manual^^:
...
Forum:
Power Adders
02-04-2019, 01:29 PM
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65
Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
Views:
4,673
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MrPackstin
Re: Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
Here is a copy of my "Paxton Superchargers Owner Installation Guide"
Forum:
Power Adders
02-03-2019, 10:09 PM
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65
Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
Views:
4,673
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MrPackstin
Re: Paxton S/C Questions-Help.
I can scan the manual for you tomorrow if still needed.
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History / Originality
01-30-2019, 01:12 PM
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What do we consider a proper restoration?
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1,805
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MrPackstin
Re: What do we consider a proper restoration?
I am a purist..."restore" to me is a word of degree. I have learned that people use the word with a broad range of reference. Sometimes I think fix-up should be best used. Restore is with factory...
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History / Originality
12-29-2018, 10:23 PM
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1987 IROC 5speed slicktop G92
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899
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1987 IROC 5speed slicktop G92
Surprised GM didn't catch that conflicting RPO. :lmao:
Forum:
History / Originality
12-29-2018, 12:13 PM
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10
Camaro Show at Bloomington Gold Corvette Event in Indy: Figured history & originality
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663
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Camaro Show at Bloomington Gold Corvette Event in Indy: Figured history & origina
The internet has sure changed things over the years too.
Forum:
TPI
08-01-2018, 06:09 PM
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40
vibration, rough running at 1500-2k rpm L98
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6,720
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: vibration, rough running at 1500-2k rpm L98
My car has a S/C and no vibration...this is not a S/C design problem the tuner mentioned.
Just a remote possibility: Take a LONG screwdriver and hold it onto each fuel injector with the car idle...
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
07-20-2018, 11:51 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Views:
10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
TTT
Forum:
TPI
07-12-2018, 10:28 PM
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18
89 formula 350 fuel problem
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1,079
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 89 formula 350 fuel problem
Definitey do an ohm test on those multecs.
Forum:
TPI
06-19-2018, 09:27 PM
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16
Warm Start issues
Views:
816
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: Warm Start issues
Ohm fuel injectors again.
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History / Originality
06-16-2018, 01:41 PM
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33
Your thoughts on engine swap?
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1,760
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MrPackstin
Re: Your thoughts on engine swap?
Have you considered a compression test? Had a loose connection to a fuel injector connector once...could be numerous reasons.
Forum:
History / Originality
06-06-2018, 09:58 PM
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33
Your thoughts on engine swap?
Views:
1,760
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MrPackstin
Re: Your thoughts on engine swap?
Perfect attitude! That car is worth putting some money into. :waveman:
Forum:
History / Originality
06-05-2018, 10:57 AM
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33
Your thoughts on engine swap?
Views:
1,760
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MrPackstin
Re: Your thoughts on engine swap?
Just can't let those cars sit out in the weather.... :( Convertibles are one of the cars to preserve though.
Forum:
History / Originality
06-04-2018, 10:23 PM
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Your thoughts on engine swap?
Views:
1,760
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MrPackstin
Re: Your thoughts on engine swap?
To me that would be killing the value. Don't 'lester it.
Forum:
History / Originality
06-01-2018, 06:53 PM
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51
87 Iroc Z Vs 89 Iroc Z
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4,788
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MrPackstin
Re: 87 Iroc Z Vs 89 Iroc Z
I prefer '89 over '87 for the same reason Drew mentioned. '89 also has the serpentine belt setup-personal preference. Red and/or white are both good body colors-personal opinion. Part of my...
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
06-01-2018, 06:21 PM
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39
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1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Views:
10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Thanks ljr1
Called Billory...can't get ahold of you.
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
05-30-2018, 10:46 PM
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39
[TN]
1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Views:
10,376
Posted By
MrPackstin
Re: 1989 GTA 87k Paxton 5.7L A4 T-Top
Thanks guys...Bill, might want to check that phone number.
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