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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-26-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,793
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: "New" Firehawks

I hope Hawks sells out, it will probably double the value of my formula- get one on Jay Leno so the people that could afford it can see.
Forum: Body
11-03-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Anyone know what this hood scoop is from?

That linkage was solenoid operated, I had the same scoop on my 81z, that came factory.
Forum: Body
11-03-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Anyone know what this hood scoop is from?

80-81 Z28
Forum: TPI
07-30-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: For the old school TPI/engineer geniuses, please look

Ok so now that guy has changed it up, and added solenoids and a dual runner setup- one long and one short per cylinder. If anyone is still interested take a look. Is this looking promising?
3d...
Forum: TPI
07-24-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: For the old school TPI/engineer geniuses, please look

30 or so miles, outside of Waxahachie, and no I don't do any social media. but I'll check that site, thanks.
Forum: TPI
07-22-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: For the old school TPI/engineer geniuses, please look

Thanks for looking, and explanation.
Forum: TPI
07-21-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By GEN Xer

For the old school TPI/engineer geniuses, please look

This video came through my youtube feed, it's a guy building an intake system for a miata which appears to work on the same concept as the tpi. He's added venturis between the runners to supposedly...
Forum: Car Audio
05-04-2023, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Help! Old school Kicker C12A

Probably not worth the chase when you can get a new one for 100$ that will outclass the original by far- they aren't making recones for them but they just revived that classic look. Here's your spec...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

That's not data kid- it's an empty picture and I will admit, I did call you a dbag.
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

The picture you posted is the equivalent of a p trap with zero information included, once again- have you got any data to back up anything you've posted here regarding the tpi runners? If so please...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

Simple question Boozo- have you got any data to back up anything you've posted here regarding the tpi runners? If so please present it- you know, put up or shut up.
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

No i don't maybe you can show me where I assumed anything? My last post was sarcastic- you're a complete D bag lol.
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

I learned enough to know when to quit arguing with someone who still has yet to present a single fact- I also know the tpi is long dead as far as performance goes and only appreciated for originality...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

Great job completely derailing the thread into your own little pissing match- no one gives a tish what these imaginary "people with actual head porting experience that know how to use flow benches...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

I only quoted the relevant numbers, the link I left is a full page of tpi runner, manifold, and plenum specs- with the combinations of the various runners on the manifolds as well as maf sensor,...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

Everyone has an opinion, even if it isn't relative to the thread topic right? The op asked if the larger diameter ball could be run through the runners safely, which I said yes. Without a play by...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

No I left them with the 150~ish grit finish that was leftover from the flex hone. I was mainly interested in getting the dent out when I started and that was enough for me because I'm keeping the...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

That doesn't make any sense whatsoever- If it did- there wouldn't be AS&M large runners set nor a first tpi setup. Basic physics says you can blow more air through a 1-3/4 pipe than you can through a...
Forum: TPI
12-22-2022, 05:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

No, I was just looking to fix the dent in my runners, not looking for fame and fortune, the before pic would look like a runner with a dent from a wrench in it, and the after pic would look like a...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

I don't remember exactly what size, I got the balls from a mcmaster carr link in another thread on repairing runners and I got the inch and a half and the next 2 sizes up. Yes you have to be careful...
Forum: TPI
12-11-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,109
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: TPI RUNNER DENT REPAIR USING BIGGER THAN 1-1/2 BALL BEARING

I got the next size ball through but you have to bore the flange out larger to accept the ball. I seriously doubt you can force it through without distorting the gasket surfaces at minimum.
Forum: Body
12-11-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Plugs for spoiler bolt holes?

Since you're going to the hardware store- hit the plumbing dept and get some sink cock hole covers- They'll look a lot better than any kind of screws or bolts sticking through and come in chrome or...
Forum: Body
06-02-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,479
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: New hinges for rear hatch or try something else???

Well, in my case it was the hinges, here's what mine looked like and I only realized how jacked up they were when I pulled them off. The hinges were installed BACKWARD at the factory So YEA sometimes...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,378
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: May 2019 COTM **Voting Thread**

Since there's a shortage of potential COTM's maybe consider making it a "project of the month" vote in the future?

Just a thought...
Forum: Body
05-22-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,331
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Paint car in temp garage/party tent

My car has been sitting in a 12x20 in the raw for the last 2 months in Texas and it's been raining pretty much weekly here the whole time- cover the car when you're not working on it with blankets...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,362
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: I need a 9 bolt oil diff plug

I scored one on Ebay a couple years back, was 25 freaking bones for cheesy rubber plug lol.

Good luck!
Forum: Body
03-11-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Hatch hinge replacement help

The stuff is like old gum you'd see stuck to the bottom of a table at a restaurant. There's no GM parts counter anywhere near me so I guess that's out. Any other way to get the stuff or a different...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-01-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,807
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: SPOHN subframe connectors

That "flimsy sheet metal" is 3/16"~ thick steel- you obviously have no idea wtf you're talking about.

There's not a damn thing wrong with the Spohn connectors, it's a good product.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-12-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,100
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Worst 1991 Trans Am on the planet....

Someone should contact the owner and have him sign up on Thirdgen, then vote the car in as COTM. That car is epic in it's ridiculosity- a perfect example of eccentricity of American youth.
It...
Forum: Body
02-09-2019, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Hatch hinge replacement help

Yea, the photo sucks. The stuff looks like grey plastic- but it's definitely not a washer, some kind of putty or something. I pretty much gave up on it at this point lol.
Thanks for the reply.
Forum: TPI
01-29-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,464
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: My TPI Breathe Build

This is THE bit to get- I used it on my manifold and it eats aluminum like no ones business and never clogs.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132888133626?hash=item1ef0bffffa
Forum: Body
01-27-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By GEN Xer

Hatch hinge replacement help

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/p_20190127_141604_b59f0ded1a35cce3079c71e14692f680b36e43b2.jpg

My hatch hinges are shot, I ordered a couple used replacements on...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-24-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Look^^^ It's another Grand Cherokee owner!
Forum: Interior
01-23-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Car has no passenger keys... can I use the rear hatch lock to make keys?

If you're slick- you can disassemble the door locks and trunk lock, match the wafers in your door locks to the trunk lock and use the key. The wafers are matched to the code on the lock. It's really...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-22-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Wrong or not- you probably shouldn't be calling people jackass considering you're the peter puffer here trying to pump up your modern day grannymobile.
Forum: History / Originality
01-22-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,576
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Truth about 1LE

I misstated my last question- What I should have said was "So the only thing on the 1LE you couldn't get on ANOTHER fbody was brakes struts and the lca's"
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-22-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

So the specs say the guys whole story is bullsh*t haha.
Forum: History / Originality
01-22-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,576
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Truth about 1LE

So what you guys are saying, is that it is just brakes and shocks, with upgraded LCA's on 91,92?
Forum: Exhaust
01-22-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Air To Catalytic converter connection

That's sweet if anyone finds one throw up a link.
Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Air To Catalytic converter connection

The hose is 1/2 inch I.D. and it fit perfect. The likelihood you can find the correct size compression coupling is slim to none.
Forum: Exhaust
01-21-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,329
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Air To Catalytic converter connection

I did the same job about a month ago- I ended up using some "hi temp" rubber hose from the local parts supply- it's only a temporary fix but all seems fine so far. The appropriate fix would be to...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-20-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

I found that video you did on your Jeep!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpl6PdkVPQ
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,576
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Truth about 1LE

My 88 formula had the baffled tank- it was the original tank I replaced 2 years ago, now it's doing duty as a fluid catcher in my front yard. I don't remember what the pump looked like but the one I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-17-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,693
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: The ULTIMATE GTA Glamour Shots!

Looks like a COTM if I've ever seen one.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-13-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

The Paragraph reads like an excerpt from a novel, it's likely the whole story is fabricated. I can't imagine anyone in an IROC trying to drag race some old lady's suv. The guy was probably bored and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,123
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Wow, what an incredible story- did you get any video of that awesome scene? I mean seriously bro- I can't believe how bad you smacked him down! Do you think you could tell us how you beat the guy...
Forum: Body
01-01-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Cracked Windshield Replacement

Thanks- How close to stock was the rubber bead that goes around the outside?
Forum: Body
01-01-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: Cracked Windshield Replacement

Just wondering where you found a new window for that price? I was quoted 240 by safelite.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-14-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,228
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: COTM & COTY - here's a thought.....

Great idea- post up a poll to see how many members are willing to give away their vote for car of the year to someone else. Why exactly would you want to exclude other members vote?
As of right now...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2018, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Posted By GEN Xer

Re: A question of factory produced IROC rims

Fake ad.
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