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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,737
Posted By thtanner

Re: Valve springs on stock 083 heads for GM 94666492 (Crane 2032) cam.

I did finish the build, but I have no real world numbers to share. Runs good!

I have some spark knock/retardation at 3000RPM with partial throttle. I'm thinking its a false knock. WOT it is fine....
Forum: TPI
06-18-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By thtanner

Re: 90 L98 stock heads- how much lift can they take?

My cam is .450/.465 and I have no issues.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By thtanner

Re: EGR Solenoid

You will need to replace the sticker with the correct one, they won't take hand-written notes.

Yes, there is negatives to leaving the timing bumped. You're going to have spark knock and it'll...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By thtanner

Re: EGR Solenoid

Yea that decal or hood has been swapped, or maybe someone at the factory pulled a lazy move!

Either way, I'd definitely correct timing to be 6BTDC and replace that decal for future smog endeavors.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By thtanner

Re: EGR Solenoid

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/758622-tpi-aftermarket-egr-solenoid.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 915
Posted By thtanner

Re: EGR Solenoid

What sticker is saying a base timing of 10? Should 6.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-04-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By thtanner

Re: steering box frame crack issue fixed on 86 Berlinetta

Later years they added some additional bracing, but even then, the wonderbar is the way to go.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-18-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,167
Posted By thtanner

Re: SLP firehawk parts.

Your parts list probably totals up to 10k, so :D
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-10-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,440
Posted By thtanner

Re: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Fuel Tank Size?

For OEM replacement pumps Delpi and Bosch are fantastic. Avoid Delco. Had had numerous fail in low hours.
Forum: Interior
01-08-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,143
Posted By thtanner

Re: Dupli-Color Vinyl and Fabric Spray Dye/Paint on Door Fabric

This post is from 2012. You kinda dredged it up from it's grave.

Both DupliColor and SEM work great when applied properly using their vinyl dyes. Adhesion promoter is key; DupliColor does not have...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-08-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,440
Posted By thtanner

Re: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Fuel Tank Size?

I've installed countless tanks in thirdgens. I've never considered installing a 4th gen tank because of the 2 seconds it takes to pull the tank out properly and not kink the filler neck.

They're...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-05-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,497
Posted By thtanner

Re: SLP T-Ram

If he has $5000 for a T-Ram then he has $1000 for the parts car to go with it that he can resell.

That simple. Sounds like he doesn't want a T-Ram.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-02-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By thtanner

Re: [Clearance] Great toolkit to keep in the hatch (Kobalt 138-Piece Mechanics Tool S

If you have a Tractor Supply Co nearby they have the Cresent stuff on closeout. I think I saw that same set under $50 on the rack!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-01-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By thtanner

Re: Optima Batterys..

Most aftermarket car batteries sold in the U.S. are made by three companies that build them for retailers: Johnson Controls, which supplies more than half of the market; Exide; and East Penn
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-31-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By thtanner

Re: Optima Batterys..

No disagreement there regarding the mom and pop, they do shoulder some responsibility.

The fact Optima was unwilling to help when I had a dated battery really was the last straw. Those types of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 517
Posted By thtanner

Re: Emission test - High HC at idle

Make sure your ignition is 100%, HC is unburnt fuel essentially.

Stocking timing is 6BTDC for TPI. You have a 383 and no idea what your tune is, if any, so those are factors. But stock is 6BTDC
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-31-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By thtanner

Re: Optima Batterys..

Nobody at Optima tried to replace my 2 year old dead battery when I called. The small shop I bought it from said sorry, we don't keep records. I was left in the cold (literally and figuratively, that...
Forum: History / Originality
12-30-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,972
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need opinion on this 1992 Formula 5.7......Pontiac experts chime in !!

Yea the 91-92, and 4th gen, were heavily influenced by the Banshee.
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,972
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need opinion on this 1992 Formula 5.7......Pontiac experts chime in !!

So you think if you had another 18k mile 350 Formula car, hard top, maybe standard Formula wheels, it would be worth measurably less? It wouldn't.

Facts over feelings. Currently, the market does...
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2019, 01:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,972
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need opinion on this 1992 Formula 5.7......Pontiac experts chime in !!

Honestly, there are very few options/set of options that are worth saying that.

In this instance, the 1 of 41 really does.. nothing. If this car was another 350 car with a different set of options...
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,972
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need opinion on this 1992 Formula 5.7......Pontiac experts chime in !!

I'd stop throwing around the '1 of 41' around like it means.. anything. It doesn't really. When people start to quote 'as built' numbers it just feels like an attempt to artificially raise value.
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Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,972
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need opinion on this 1992 Formula 5.7......Pontiac experts chime in !!

I'm not a 91-92 nose guy, but if i handed over 10k-12k and towed that home I would not be upset.

LOL @ "it’s not an IROC, it’s a bird" Camaro guys...

Where's the stock wheels, though?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-27-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By thtanner

Re: [Clearance] Great toolkit to keep in the hatch (Kobalt 138-Piece Mechanics Tool S

Looks to be luck of the draw =/ Texas, Maryland, few other places reported getting it too.

Source:...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-27-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By thtanner

Re: [Clearance] Great toolkit to keep in the hatch (Kobalt 138-Piece Mechanics Tool S

The last sentence directs you to an inventory/price checker. It will check all locations near your zipcode. All but 3 of my nearby stores have them on clearance here for the 38.
Forum: History / Originality
12-27-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By thtanner

Re: Getting some love :)

Just as many people think the same thing about our 'shitbox' thirdgens. Different strokes for different folks. Seeing good examples of any of those cars listed in person is always nice.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-27-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By thtanner

[Clearance] Great toolkit to keep in the hatch (Kobalt 138-Piece Mechanics Tool Set)

Lowes is closing out their Kobalt 138-Piece Mechanics Tool Sets for as low as $38.70 at some locations.

If you don't have a lot of tools, or need an emergency set, it's a good deal for the price;...
Forum: Car Audio
12-26-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By thtanner

Re: Good amp and sub for 89 trans am

So you want everything, but for nothing. Got it.

In the end you likely just need a basic setup. There's about 500 different ways to get there.

If your deck doesn't have RCA outputs you're...
Forum: TPI
12-25-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By thtanner

Re: TPI Fluctuation and Stalling

If it isn't tuned she'll act all sorts of weird with a 383 and bigger cam, that's for sure.
Forum: History / Originality
12-25-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,536
Posted By thtanner

Re: Where would you draw the line between History/Originality, and "saving" a 3rd Gen

TTA cars are pretty much 'the line.' Everything else is just emotional attachment as the reason to 'save' it.

I'm talking from a perspective of "wow this car has sat underwater for 3 weeks.. and I...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need Some Advice BAD !! I'm stuck !!

Honestly, the SD Vortec baseplate doesn't flow earthshatteringly well.

Stay the conventional aftermarket head route.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-24-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,151
Posted By thtanner

Re: After market intake, Lower and Runners

Tuned Performance has some stuff
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-23-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,544
Posted By thtanner

Re: $21 ram air setup

I thought the "underpowered 305" post was going to take it for me, but this one is shaping up to be quite the contender for laugh of the year.
Forum: Interior
12-22-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 131,000
Posted By thtanner

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

Under the center console was a promotional POG from Del Taco ~1994-1995.

If you know what POGs are, you had an awesome childhood (or you were a sibling/parent to a kid that did.)

459021
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-22-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By thtanner

Re: looking for shocks and struts.

They're shocks; order new.
Forum: DIY PROM
12-22-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By thtanner

Re: Vortec, 383 TPI MAF tune guidance and questions.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-prom/441268-expanded-6e-definition-file-2.html#post6154073
Forum: Car Audio
12-22-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,672
Posted By thtanner

Re: Discussion: Texture improvement on 3D printed double DIN radio bezel (Firebird)

JPEG is a lossy format. it was posted in SVG format, which isn't a photoshop exclusive format. Most anyone who can print vinyl can run SVG?

You can use online converters as well....
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-21-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By thtanner

Re: $400 Brand New 82-92 Camaro Dash Pad

Following for Firebird dashpads.
Forum: Electronics
12-21-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 828
Posted By thtanner

Re: Need Battery

I use Bosch AGM batteries now when possible. I get them at Pep Boys.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-19-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,201
Posted By thtanner

Re: 36mm hollow front sway bar

Try the USPS Parcel Select service (paypal.com/shipnow)
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-19-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,875
Posted By thtanner

Re: 1992 Firebird 305 5.0L V8 for sale

I'd peg it at selling at 2500-3000, starting at 3000-3500 asking. It's a decent base bird, no question about that though. Just don't see them carting much value. The posi rear is a nice add.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-19-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,023
Posted By thtanner

Re: Are Delco shocks any good?

Lots of guys running Koni Yellows and doing Auto X. Wonder if it's a rust/region issue, bad luck issue, or what.
Forum: TPI
12-19-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By thtanner

Re: Anyone put together a list of CARB approved cams for L98's?

No smog tech is pulling cams to see EO numbers, nor will they have any way to know it's cammed. If the visible parts are EOd and your numbers pass, you're good.
Forum: TPI
12-19-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 66,552
Posted By thtanner

Re: Fuel Pump acces done..pics

Threads like this make me throw up a little. I can't believe there's this many lazy sods out there.
Forum: DIY PROM
12-18-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By thtanner

Re: Tunerpro rt data list view HELP

Update your TunerPro, this was fixed in a recent update.

Latest version as of this post: https://www.tunerpro.net/download/SetupTunerProRT_v500_9209.exe
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-17-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,023
Posted By thtanner

Re: Are Delco shocks any good?

Never heard what you're referring to but the Excel G are stock ride
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-16-2019, 02:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,023
Posted By thtanner

Re: Are Delco shocks any good?

They are re-branded Monroe. So yea, they really don't last.

Just buy KYB Excel-G. They're the "OE" replacement shocks these days.
Forum: V6
12-15-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By thtanner

Re: New cat without smog pump?

Just get a cat with the inlet.

The smog pump pushes fresh air to the cat to make it more efficient.
Forum: Cooling
12-13-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,091
Posted By thtanner

Re: Spectra 7-3231 condenser review

Same
Forum: Southern California Area
12-12-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,724
Posted By thtanner

Re: 355 Engine w/ ported 113 Corvette heads CA

You'd definitely need to do something to accommodate the EGR as the vette setup differs as you noted, being in CA.

LT4 hotcam is a decent mild cam.
Forum: TPI
12-12-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By thtanner

Re: Edelbrock intake/runners now rough cold start

Honestly, I wouldn't immediately start buying stuff and try to tune my own car out of the blue with zero research.

I would buy an ALDL to USB adapter from 1320 electronics and datalog my car.
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