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Forum: Electronics
04-16-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Keyless entry/Alarms for 3rd gens

This is pretty cool. Been looking at putting something in the car now that we're back on the road. Looking for the basic for now (door lock/unlock). Is the basic system all under the dash? Do I need...
Forum: Fabrication
02-03-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,609
Posted By ILMODC

Winking headlights?

Winking headlights?

Has anyone ever rigged up their Firebird/Trans Am's head lights to wink? I've always though this would be a pretty cool trick. I just saw a tik tok where a 240SX did a wink and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-04-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,554
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS1 Swap 3rd Gen Speedo Issues

Double sorry for brining up an old post. I have a 1987 TA TPI. Was a 5.0. LS swapped and got a pocket modified harness. Whoot. A few years ago.

My speed not working but didnt sweat it until later....
Forum: Body
11-02-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Door latch rubber vibration isolator??

Hello,

Sorry. Just to clarify, the mustang one's wouldn't fit either? I see above the Doorman ones didnt work. Too thick? Looking to see if this makes a difference on my 1987.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-16-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 73,834
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Double Din Bezel by Double D Mods

Ahh nice. Thank you so much. I'll check him out!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-16-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 73,834
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Double Din Bezel by Double D Mods

Curious: I literally have that exact stereo to put in my 1987 TA. Is there any way to get a double din bezel? There was a more recent post around here but cant find it. I dont have access to a 3D...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-20-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,208
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS Swap IAT's

Beutiful air set up. Thinking about tunnelling the filter over and underneath just like that. Had something similar in my 1995 Trans Am. Loved it. Filter did get dirtier faster then normal but I...
Forum: Car Audio
06-29-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 93,996
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Double Din Radio Bezel

Can I get in on this? :) 1987 Trans Am style, HVAC on top as normal. Double Din.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,346
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Heater control valve for LS swap. Part number and pics.

Anyone got a part number for those hoses??

Just got the deverter valve off of ebay coming.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,347
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

Dang. Ok. It's worth a shot. Gonna see if I can return mine I got for the one's with the ground wire. It's worth a shot.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,347
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

Sorry for the blast from the past. In short, i'm doing something similar. ALL LEDs inside and out.

I just ordered two electronic flasher to replace the turn signal and the emergency flashers. I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS guys with A/C and heat chime in please

Great post Mike. I'm deff sub'd to this one. I have neither in my car right now. Got me a handy brand new LS1 Compressor and OEM bracket, but literally that's it. No lines or anything else (for now)....
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 93,996
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Double Din Radio Bezel

Mike! Hey stranger, what up! That looks great. what is that, a “plastic spray bedliner” stuff you put on last? Looks good. Your fab skills always amaze me.



Yeah, I figured it would be legit...
Forum: Car Audio
01-14-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 93,996
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Double Din Radio Bezel

Question: Is anyone making a firebird version of this for sale? I just found my self in the market for a double din plate (non-electric HVAC).

Thanks!!
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

Thanks for the feed back. Got the new Denso pump in. Fired right up. Wow. What a fiasco. Ugh.

Saving up for a quality Walbro next. Just need to get car running for now. I know that sounds counter...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-17-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

Are you kidding me?? I went back to my purchases and saw the pump. I searched and found that its in in fact a TBI! What a fail. That’s it! Sorry for the enormous pics above. Lemme try to fix.

How...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-17-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

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Forum: LTX and LSX
09-17-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

Thank you everyone for the solid feed back. AND thanks for the encouragement. Trust me. Had this car since I was 18 and I’m now 43. No giving up just yet.

Saga continues> However….

Got another...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-17-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

Thank you everyone for the solid feed back. AND thanks for the encouragement. Trust me. Had this car since I was 18 and I’m now 43. No giving up just yet.

Saga continues> However….

Got another...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-13-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

Update: Still got about 15psi at the fuel rail per another gauge. NO change.

New fuel filter
New Vette regulator
Home made Hot wire running 12ga wire directly to pump (via relay, etc).

Pump...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-26-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

I removed the "pulsator" and have a hose in its place. So it goes fuel pump, hose, hardline.

I'm worried about the OEM wiring, but yeah, it was fine before.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-26-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

Re: LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

I'm not sure honestly. BUT I know it was a solid upgrade back in the TPI days. Supposed to still be good for LS Swaps.

Yeah, Vette Regulator is up underwood mounted on Drivers side fender. both...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-26-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,302
Posted By ILMODC

LS-5.3 Swap: Low PSI at fuel rail after new pump....

At a loss:

I posted this on a facebook group too, but just getting some extra eyes incase others have ran into this experience:

its a 5.3 in a 1987 Trans am formerly a TPI car. Not fully tuned...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-11-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By ILMODC

Re: 95 LT1 swap, years later

Nice. I've always been a fan of the GTA KITT Nose. I have a 1987 Trans Am with a "marks" shark nose from like 20 years ago. Finally getting the car buttoned up with an LS 5.3 swap. Lots of hand me...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-10-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By ILMODC

Re: 2000 Trans Am WS6 front seats

Dibs if first buyer falls thru??

Daniel
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
07-24-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By ILMODC

Re: CA: LS2 Speartech harness – $800.00

Still avail.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-02-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,361
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Parting out 89 GTA

Door panel condition? Got any pics? Shipped to 91355? Or are the too big?
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-19-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,361
Posted By ILMODC

Re: 1983 Trans Am

I just cried a little....on the inside.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-22-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Is the walbro-knock off I keep hearing about?

Thanks Lonnie. I hear that! I looked up at Rock Auto and seems like I could get a GMC Syclone/Typhoon Fuel pump for about the same $30.00. Plus its upgrade and the same plugs/wires as the OEM F body....
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-15-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By ILMODC

Is the walbro-knock off I keep hearing about?

What's this census on one of these gems? Is the walbro-knock off I keep hearing about? Seems legit.

Perhaps not this model, but this brand. I have it saved on my cell phone / ebay app, but cannot...
Forum: Body
02-05-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,822
Posted By ILMODC

Re: removing braces in front of radiator

I'm sorry?? (note my sig). :)
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-05-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

What's this census on one of these gems? Is the walbro-knock off I keep hearing about?

Perhaps not this model, but this brand. I have it saved on my cell phone / ebay app, but cannot pull up the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-05-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

Slight Update:

Thank you Pocket. I was able to jump the fuel pump relay and I can definitely hear a "thump" in the back of the car when I tap the jumper in/out. However, I heard a nice his when I...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-29-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By ILMODC

Re: CA: LS2 Speartech harness – $800.00

Price lowered. I know just the LS Harness alone has to be worth money?
Forum: Southern California Area
01-29-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Fs Black carpet 20 bucks

Still avail? Never heard any more on this item....
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-29-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By ILMODC

Re: (so cal) C100 Bulk head from a TPI 1987

Make offer. Items are just sitting in a box. I'm sure one can use for a swap or something....
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-29-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,022
Posted By ILMODC

Re: part # for fuel sender swap

Horey Shet. I forgot, I also have a 2000 "LS1" Camaro Fuel sender too. I've done some serious parts hoarding. I'm going to pull it apart to salvage the pump.

Can I remove safely that "sender" and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-29-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,022
Posted By ILMODC

Re: part # for fuel sender swap

Dumb question - I got a spare fuel canister from my 2000 Grand Prix GT (non supercharged). I don't suppose I can use this one, no??

I'm trying to fire up my LS swap and have zero fuel pressure....
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

Ahh. Right. Thanks. I have the stock TPI "fuel pump". It sounds like that may or may not work or may not work for long.

I'm at a toss up - I see there has been some success in using a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-23-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

Regarding fuel:

So now that I got signs of life, I can hear a nice firm click/clunk from the rear of the car when the key is turned on and I’m getting signs that the fuel pump is powered, but I’m...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

Ok, I don't know who you are 88Greg from Canada, but that's what it was! OMG. That was the first thing I checked out when I got home. I owe you a big thanks!

Now I remember when we got all the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

Damn. Sounds like I got a little bit of work to do. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

I found this specific to 1987, so that will help.
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

I “thought” that in Pockets harness, those wires are plumbed in. In his harness he has about 4 or 5 smaller gauge wires that have the fish eyes that are labeled “power source/disb block”, which I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Tra

No power inside the car. It’s as if the battery isn’t hooked up.

I just found a thread about a TPI Motor swap where this guy forgot to hook up a few +12 wires back to the starter. He hooked up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,442
Posted By ILMODC

Hello 3rd gen family – Question about no crank, no nothing! LS Swap in a 1987 Trans A

Hello. Let me preface this by saying I’ve done lots of research in terms of ground wires, +12V supply, harnesses and I just can’t put my finger on what’s missing. I’ve googled and searched this board...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-17-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Fs Black carpet 20 bucks

Dibs. LOL. Do you have any pics? I got a decent new gray, but been wanting to do black carpet for a while.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-18-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,169
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Part # and cheapest place for a Power Steering Pump Pulley??

Ahh. You are awesome 84 1LE! I'll order that part # and hopefully be set! Thanks for the help.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-11-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,169
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Part # and cheapest place for a Power Steering Pump Pulley??

Fail on my part. Belt is too big. Its loose. I can slide it on and off w/o even messing with the tensioner.

Yeah, I love the slotted / spoke'd pulley. Looks great. The LS1 looks like this big...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-11-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
[For Sale] Ls parts
Views: 707
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Ls parts

PM sent on the Y pipe.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-11-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,169
Posted By ILMODC

Re: Part # and cheapest place for a Power Steering Pump Pulley??

Umm, so yeah. Fast forward to now. What is the belt length? I got a standard "LS1" belt and its too small. Any help would be great.

I got the montana power steering pump pulley. Looks great and...
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