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Forum: Electronics
01-18-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By Evilokc

Re: ecm control?

okay good. i will have to look at the tcc lockup but other than that the holley is set up to control everything.
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By Evilokc

ecm control?

i have a 91 305 throttle body injected car. im about to start my engine swap. im changing the injection type and will be using a holly HP ecm. my understanding is that the factory ECM only controls...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I changed out a destroyed freeze plug. this seems to have corrected the heating issue. i drove it about 5 miles tonight and it stayed cool. so that's a small victory. the vibration seemed to be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

sometimes you have to man. ive done it over and over with projects,
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

when doing the 5 suggested break in sessions on the quick performance rear end i had a couple of issues. issue one there was an intermittent vibration from the rear end and two the car was running...
Forum: Brakes
09-20-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By Evilokc

Re: brake lines for quick performance?

i got a hold of quick performance. looks like i need lines for a 98 ford explorer.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By Evilokc

Re: rear shock bolts?

thanks guys. i was able ot locate some using google but no part store could figure it out without an oem part number. i was asked about 30 times what engine the car had so they could find shock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

started the install on a quick performance 9 inch rear end with 3:70 gears and a disk brake conversion. i have the 4th gen rear end with bent axels and got the new rear end connected to the car and...
Forum: Brakes
09-17-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By Evilokc

brake lines for quick performance?

I'm installing a quick performance 9inch rear end. will factory disk brake lines work with their brakes of do i have to use their kit?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-17-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By Evilokc

rear shock bolts?

im replacing my rear end and when it came off everything seemed fine and now that im reinstalling the rear lower shock bolt is damaged and i cant get the nut back on. its the bolt that is threaded on...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-16-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By Evilokc

Re: tpi thermostat housing.

appreciate the replies. i found one. i bought a new one and it wasnt flat. when i installed it the bottom cracked.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-14-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By Evilokc

tpi thermostat housing.

need it. don't have it. trying to buy it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I've been looking for a decent set of centerline champ 500 wheels. i found a set with 9.5 inch rears and i was stoked. it was two hours away. made the deal and drove up only to find that the wheels...
Forum: Body
04-05-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Flush gas cap

ive seen similar on motorcycles. its nice and clean. well done
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-03-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

I'm usually better about it myself. I was injured and getting help from my cousin and not paying enough attention. its all good now.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,117
Posted By Evilokc

Installed. 4th generation rear end

I havent been on much. I was in a motorcycle wreck at the beginning of the summer and I'm just now starting to be me again. My cousin helped me install the rear end a couple weeks back but I had some...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-06-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

i released the suspension and re tightened and its fairly even now. i appreciate the suggestion. the car does sit lower now though. has anyone noticed a ride height change with the 4th gen rear end...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,091
Posted By Evilokc

proper procedure for installing inner subframe connectors?

i used the search function and didn't find what i was looking for. my car like many has gotten floppy over the years. i have outer connectors and they did help out but i want to add inners for the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

i didnt measure it before but i never noticed it was lower one side. it certainly wasn't low enough for a tire to rub.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

im sure i torqued the Panhard and sway bar with weight on the car. not positive about the rear control arms. i will check the lca tomorrow.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

i have an adjustable panhard. bar. the rear control arms are tubular but not adjustable.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

bottom of car to the ground? measuring 3 areas on each side i found the driver side is 1/2 inch lower at all measured sites
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Can't get rear to sit even.

i have the taped on the top of the spring
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By Evilokc

Can't get rear to sit even.

Installed a new rear end and now I cAnt get the rear even. it's an inch off. I'm assuming it's the spring clocking but I've moved the low side around to get it to match the higher side and I'm not...
Forum: Interior
07-22-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By Evilokc

Re: seam sealer?

did you nitice a difference?
Forum: Interior
07-21-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By Evilokc

seam sealer?

im about to get into the guts of the car. i want to do everything i can to de-rattle it and make it a quieter ride. there are a ton of seam sealers out there but with no experience im afraid to get...
Forum: TPI
06-02-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Evilokc

Re: after market fuel pressure regulator locations?

looks like its probably going on the drivers inner fender.
Forum: TPI
05-29-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Evilokc

Re: after market fuel pressure regulator locations?

isnt the factory non adjustable? if it was adjustable it would be annoying to get to .
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,843
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Details of My Engine Swap and TPI Conversion

what a journey. im just finishing up my engine and will then start something similar. im excited to see this fire up.
Forum: TPI
05-25-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Evilokc

after market fuel pressure regulator locations?

i really like how the factory hid the FPR under the upper plenum. i was hoping to mount my after market FPR somewhere on the engine so i didnt have t run the lines ugly. anyone have pics of how they...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 384
Posted By Evilokc

tpi fuel line routing

my car came with tbi. im replacing that engine with a used first TPI unit. im thinking the fuel lines will come from the factory lines in the front to the pressure regulator that im going to mount on...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-07-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By Evilokc

centerline champ 500 wheels

looking for an old set of centerline champ 500 wheels. would prefer a wide rear 15x9 or 15x10 the front can be 15x7 or 15x8
Forum: Interior
03-01-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Evilokc

inner door handle hardware

my inner door handle has been off the car for well over a year. maybe two years. ive been pulling on the rod to open the door. the screw that goes in the rear of the handle assembly to hold it in...
Forum: Body
02-20-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By Evilokc

removing power side mirrors

my driver side mirror was damaged by a car backing out about a year ago. i recently acquired a nice set of original replacements. i looked online for videos showing how to remove the side mirrors....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-13-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By Evilokc

flex plate

anyone have a flex plate they arent using?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Evilokc

Re: hvac not blowing very hard

im getting air in the defrost vents no matter where i have the vents set. i will add that the flow seems low there as well.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Evilokc

hvac not blowing very hard

i wasn't sure where this belonged so if this is the wrong forum feel free to movie it. (1991 base firebird 305 tbi.), the heat&a/c "work" fine. the a/c gets down to about 33 degrees but it doesn't...
Forum: TPI
01-29-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By Evilokc

Re: fuel rail thread sizes?

mine is currently set up like this. i thought it might be factory. i bought the manifold second hand. i didnt want to use rubber hose and clamps for the cross overs. i am planning to use an fittings...
Forum: TPI
01-24-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By Evilokc

Re: fuel rail thread sizes?

yes. the hardlines were missing on my setup. im also using a different pressure regulator so the factory press in tubes arent going to work. i need to see what size the cross over holes are to get my...
Forum: TPI
01-23-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By Evilokc

fuel rail thread sizes?

i finally pulled the upper manifold off to get a real look at the fuel rails and they are different than they appeared with the manifold in place. looks like its a corvette manifold from the part...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-23-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,084
Posted By Evilokc

Re: 85 5speed Camaro part out

does this have the tribar steering wheel?
Forum: Body
01-11-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By Evilokc

Re: Flush gas cap

thats going to be clean. nice work
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-11-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,650
Posted By Evilokc

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

looking for an 84 or 85 tribar steering wheel.
Forum: History / Originality
01-11-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By Evilokc

Re: 2.5k Mile black on black 89 GTA for sale

what a beauty.
Forum: Body
01-06-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Evilokc

Re: fender fit?

search feature actually worked for me. looks like 85-92 will fit with only ground fx mounting holes needing to be drilled in some cases.
Forum: Body
01-06-2022, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Evilokc

fender fit?

i want to install the trans am vented fenders on my 91 base model firebird. are all the thirdgen front fenders interchagable? i know the nose pieces are different but the fenders appear to be...
Forum: Body
01-05-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Evilokc

Re: 19/92 firebird ground effect install help

i " thought" i used automotive grade but maybe i didnt and thats the issue. i will check out the 3m moulding tape and see what happens. appreciate the replies guys.
Forum: Body
12-31-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Evilokc

19/92 firebird ground effect install help

like all the 91/92 firebirds my front ground effect were missing. i bought some originals that were in okay shape and intalled them. i used all the correct hardware and double sided tape where the...
Forum: TPI
12-19-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Evilokc

Re: fuel line and regulator routing question

of course it is. geez i forgot all about the 9th injecto thanks.
Forum: TPI
12-18-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Evilokc

fuel line and regulator routing question

im building a new engine for my 91. i have a first tpi unit to top it off. im new to tpi so forgive me for my ignorance. ken at first said i can use the factory lines. it looks like both pressure and...
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