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Forum: Car Audio
05-13-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 91
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 6.5" vs 6x9

Haven't tried it, but I don't see any advantage. A good 6x9 sounds just as good to me, and they will drop right in if you make sure they don't require too much of a mounting depth. I installed some...
Forum: Cooling
05-01-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: New AC Compressor Oil and the Mystery Screw

This may be helpful https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/762352-r22-r134-conversion-here.html#post6311001
Forum: Car Audio
05-01-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Original 4x6?

I've seen Japan around here. My1990 factories were from Singapore and say Delco Electronics. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/765462-aftermarket-drop-replacement-speakers.html#post6330536
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 590
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: A/c woes

exactly, I pull a vacuum, then go mow the lawn or something. still the same after I come back from lunch. until you can do that, you wont' be happy with your a/c system

As far as your belt goes,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-27-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: OEM 90RS Front Brake Calipers

If they are the high performance brake calipers I'll definitely take them off your hands. WHO DEY!
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 590
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: A/c woes

BTW - you should pull a vacuum before loading the refrigerant. then see if the vac holds for 30 minutes and hour, what ever. in your case, you would have lost vac immediately. the vac removes air...
Forum: Cooling
04-10-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Compressor hoses

Sounds like a good idea, your leak may be coming from somewhere completely different than what you suspect.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: CANISTER CONTROL VALVE

The 4th gen do this. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/779263-evap-charcoal-canister-purge.html
Forum: TBI
04-06-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: New girl in town

BTW - when you drop the fuel tank, get a boroscope and have a good look inside the tank for corrosion - you don't want any of that pumping thru the fuel lines
Forum: Body
04-06-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 414
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: GM fasteners/bolts catalogue or reference website?

If you want to restore it to factory perfection you need to reuse as many bolts off the car as possible. you can even go as far as to have them rephosphated if that is a word. the original factory...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-06-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Tpi vortec scoggin Dickey base

Its been a while since I studies these, does this work for a 305 TPI and is there a particular head that matches up to these? and would it make any significant power upgrade? I could be convinced...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-06-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Rare tpi monoblade Arizona speed Throttlebody

Had to "Tune" In just to see what a mono-blade is. Fun cool stuff! Looks like it is in perfect shape.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Not thrd gen, but incredibile history....

https://ateupwithmotor.com/terms-technology-definitions/supercar-muscle-car/

huh? must be before my time and I used to ride around in a 66 Goat and owned a 70 Barracuda "what we now think of as...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-21-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,054
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: For Sale: 1988 Firebird Formula in Utah

Awesome that it is a 5 speed TPI, that should bring your price past average. Your lower mileage should also bring in more $$, if it can be verified, which anyone who knows these cars can tell once...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 412
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

Its possible you didn't build enough pressure to invoke the problem, since it sounds like pressure was escaping via the radiator cap. I had a small coolant leak that I could not find until I...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Compressor hoses

Was going to suggest a rebuilder. That would keep you closer to the factory look if that is important. I wonder if they can even rebuild the foam things around the hoses - guessing that foam is for...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 343
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Cooling fan

I think it is designed to do that when something fails, but I forget what will fail to cause that. perhaps a sensor came unplugged. maybe something to do with a/c, but just turn a/c request off at...
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,757
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 1LE Brakes - some history

Great find, very detailed! Too bad the photos are not in color. I didn't realize (or maybe forgot) GM used the same master cylinder for 1LE option as they did for cars with rear drums. Has any one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 412
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

when I bleed coolant system, I just bring the car to temp with rad cap off and watch for it to cycle thru the coolant a few times. not saying that is your problem tho. sounds like to me you may...
Forum: Car Audio
03-17-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

That would be ideal, but I haven't found one that has the 0 portion big enough, and the leg of it long enough to clear the battery post. I would need to be about 1.5" long or so. I may just end up...
Forum: Car Audio
03-16-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x640/mfg_256_31426_6sph_1572c04f92d2b8c69395911c4b15d02f3bfcbdb2.jpg
something...
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

We have a non-believer among our midst. I win a car show every time I go to my garage!
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Thanks, I will look into that as an option. That big ugly post sticking out is not going to help me win any car shows. The non-factory radio is not going to help either, but something has to give!
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Interesting. I don't think I have that distribution block. Have to take a closer look. This is the sort of solution I'm looking for. I'm not interested in mangling my prized factory battery cable...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

how would you suggest connecting to a side post battery w/o messing with factory battery cables in any manner?
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Looks like there may be 12V available at the fuse farm

ico wiring sells the pigtails for both the BAT and IGN terminals.
BAT cavity 0951pt
IGN cavity 0952pt

Google "pico 0951" or "pico 0952"...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By LiquidBlue

Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

Hi Guys,
Looking at installing aftermarket 45W head unit and one of those small powered subwoofers that will lay flat under a normal car seat - I'm our case, it will go in rear of car. Where is a...
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,152
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

I'm not finding any words in the AIG policy that state you can't buy your car back. Probably underwriter dependent.
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,152
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

I switched to them about a year ago because they would insure all of my cars, unlike Hagerty. Is it actually AIG who insures you? Grundy is just my agent, AIG ends up being the ins co?
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,152
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Wow - who is your ins co?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-07-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 839
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

There are a lot of different factory part number for springs. No idea what they all mean, but that could have something to do with it. As far as I know, WS6 was sway bars and springs, and maybe...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 839
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

I was looking at rt66er height before/after and wondering, does my stock height sit that high?? Well turns out from the photo I have, can't really tell !!

Oh and yes, yellow koni's, everything...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-03-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Mevotech steering kit

People use them all the time. There are reports of one specific one not working, but not sure if that has ever been confirmed.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-03-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Mevotech steering kit

yes, that photo with the house behind it is a factory idler arm. those are all but long gone. Just like factory replacement shocks, and many other parts.
Forum: Cooling
02-29-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Anyone Know of an alternative A/C fan pressure switch?

check early 4th gens. sometimes..... some......parts........... are interchangeable. be sure to research deep or you may waste your $$. these switches have different pressure ranges depending on if...
Forum: Interior
02-18-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Firebird armrest trim back in production

nice touch!
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-14-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,097
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: "it" has begun....

Gotta have something for the kids to drive!
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,145
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Let's talk wire splicing

If you google around, there are examples all over, here is one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice

make sure to put the shrink wrap on first, loop the wires as shown, solder, let...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,145
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Let's talk wire splicing

Military Splice, solder, then heat shrink if in the middle of a line, otherwise new connector
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 41k-Mile 1987 Pontiac Tojan Coupe

speechless
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Difference between cams in 87-89 and 90-91 305 TPI 5 speed?

What kind of Buick do you have Mike?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Difference between cams in 87-89 and 90-91 305 TPI 5 speed?

you can get some formula data over here : https://www.3rdgenformula.com/90/90technical.htm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Difference between cams in 87-89 and 90-91 305 TPI 5 speed?

I seem to recall later TPI cars getting "hotter" cams. think you are on to something. have you tried looking up the GM part number for the different years?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-25-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: 255/50-16 tires?

i’m running 255 on back. 245 up front
Forum: Car Audio
12-23-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Radio choice

I'm still waiting for John to gut a factory radio and put modern internals in it. need to JAM when those T-tops are off. Factory aint cutting it. They now make short aftermarket head units that have...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-21-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: "New" Firehawks

Low miles I get, but why original paint, its gonna get unoriginal anyway? Just thinking if I had a low mile original car, I would not mess with it. I won't even mess with my mid-mile original car.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-26-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: BMW RIM THAT FITS

LOL, I keep my 3rd Gen parts on one side of the garage and my BMW parts on the other. :)
Forum: Body
11-05-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: What are the factory clips for the front fender liner/spashshields?

As far a Firebirds go, and probably true of Camaro's as well, you can't get the original factory securing widgets anymore. the factories on my 90 Firebird have a line across the head from the mold I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-24-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 684
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: Koni 8741 1030 Sport

if I recall, yellow front can be adjusted on car, yellow back, must remove lower bolt to adjust. I ended up putting mine on the softest setting. felt like that was closest to factory. other...
Forum: Cooling
08-13-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 750
Posted By LiquidBlue

Re: ac causing 220 degrees

Interesting you mention this, a lot of guys in my other car world run cooler thermostats, these are post 2004 cars. I haven't bought into it yet, because the computer detects it and has issues, there...
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