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Forum: TPI
04-24-2024, 01:10 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 8,313
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

Original SLP . Driver's side crosses over to the passenger
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7522_15eb4373c0b2395188f80a60b066088814743b4b.jpeg
passenger side...
Forum: TPI
04-23-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 8,313
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

Yes, I have a real 1992 Firehawk. Car #005. Purchased the car in Germany 5 years ago. It was in rough shape (relative to most other 92 Hawks). Runs but not well yet. Want to learn from your...
Forum: TPI
04-23-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 8,313
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

VERY, VERY interested in this tuner does. Main issue with my Hawk is not know what the car is doing.
Forum: TPI
04-23-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 8,313
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

Southbay just rebuilt my original injectors. Can't speak to performance but customer service and timeline was good
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-23-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,862
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

check the hood release cable while you're that exposed.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-23-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,862
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

During the refresh of my 1992 Firehawk, the garage was full of boxes with different subsystems. Each one labels and in ziplock bags along with the hardware. Helped me tackle one projects at a time....
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,223
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Agreed, the later cars had VIN confirmation but no matching SLP data to confirm
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,794
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Facts & Figures - Number Breakdown by RPO Codes

Here is the third instalment, the 1992 Formulas with 1LE according to CompNine plus other data I have amassed over the past, holy crap, 28 years. The Jamaica Yellow car that Bruce Hawkins has is well...
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,794
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Facts & Figures - Number Breakdown by RPO Codes

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/734x323/1992_1le_trans_ams_22_02_22_74d09d6ca87bb6cda8a843a59c6d9feb8863d180.jpg

Here is the second instalment. The easiest one. 1992 Trans...
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2022, 12:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,794
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Facts & Figures - Number Breakdown by RPO Codes

I'm doing coming digging back into this thread. At least on the 1991 and 1991 1lE Firebirds to start with. I've been playing with the CompNine data. It's not 100% accurate or complete as many of you...
Forum: Body
04-12-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Grey underbody paint

I'm also looking for this. I've got a small patch to touch up on the belly of my Firehawk behind the catalytic converter heat shields.
About a year ago someone had the actual paint manufacturer...
Forum: TPI
11-02-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Replacing Spring in Fuel Pressure regulator.

Thanks for the reply.
I do have a new regulator.
There are aftermarket springs to adjust the fuel pressure.
Looks like a spring compressor tool is what you need.
Forum: TPI
11-01-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Maplehawk

Replacing Spring in Fuel Pressure regulator.

I have a replacement spring for my fuel pressure regulator form the Throttle Body Shop. No instructions provided. No website found for potential instructions.

Anyone done this swap. Trying not...
Forum: TPI
09-13-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: How to identify your tip/lt1 throttle body

Nice work!
Looks good other than there was no 93 IROC. That should say Z28.
Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,089
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Fact & Fiction

Are you confusing 1990 and 1991? I know the MY 1991 assembly started in 1990 earlier than normal with the various body and mechanical updates. This car was made July 1991 over a year into the...
Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,089
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Fact & Fiction

That would fit. The car was build in the second week of July 1991. Tracking as many part #s and date codes as I can while I work on the car. I don't use photobucket so posting images a bit of a...
Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,089
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1LE Fact & Fiction

Adding to the data here:

My 1991 VIN Firehawk has:

Rear Shocks Part # 22089138

Rear springs no GM tag

Front Sway Bar 4094344, Tag "DDJ"
Forum: History / Originality
07-03-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,192
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: A new find - 1991 Trans Am 1LE/R7U

Great progress Mark. That interior looks so much better.
Forum: History / Originality
05-26-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By Maplehawk

RDI Eurosprint?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/800x1128/img_3892_0fe460d919e3615e530bf9d20cdbcd833420362a.jpg
Well this is a new old one for me. Searched but didn't find a thread about...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-25-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 57,047
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: T-RAM OWNERS

Tony - you know I am in for a couple of sets of gaskets. I think the AZ collector will buy several as well.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
05-25-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 57,047
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: T-RAM OWNERS

I think that there is a good chance that Chuck Jenkes was the designer. He is long gone from SLP and at HASS Formula 1 now. He was the airflow guru at the time. Interesting question.

I wondered...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,350
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Will full roller rockers fit under L98 valve covers?

Crane is pretty clear in their catalogue that the full roller aluminium body rockers will NOT clear centre bolt valve covers.
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-12-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Tont is right. SLP never intended to have to accommodate the cruise control linkage in the Firehawks. They did seem to have a plan for customer cars. I suppose that provided the basis for a couple...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-30-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Is that the O2 sensor on the driver’s lower header collector?
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-04-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Interesting paint markings. My 4th gen 1LE suspension parts also had blue paint jobs on them.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-04-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Strange but true - the 92 Firehawks started at L98/Auto cars.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-04-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Tony, When I replace the carpet in #05 I will take some photos and let you know.
Forum: Convertibles
06-02-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,625
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Where is the RPO decal on a '88 Convertible?

thanks guys, that's easy! Not sure why we didn't check that spot.
Forum: Convertibles
06-01-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,625
Posted By Maplehawk

Where is the RPO decal on a '88 Convertible?

I was attending a car show this morning. Met a neighbour with a nice 30,000 mile IROC convertible. I was trying to describe the RPO decal and decoding the options. I could not find the sticker! ...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-14-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 827
Important/Useful : Anyone from Calgary Alberta
Views: 54,101
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Anyone from Calgary Alberta

New to this board.
Calgary Firebird owner and member fo the Calgary Firebird Club
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,803
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: 1991 Trans Am Twin Turbo Concept Ultimate Third Gen Concept?

te car was sold by GM at Barrett-Jackson. It's in a private Firebird collection now. I was able to see it and put it in my Firehawk book.
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: Firebird Book 3rd ed Marc Cranswick

The print run for my Firehawk book was $25,000 for 1,000 copies NOT including staff input. Add over $10,000 for that. These things are time consuming! Digital will likely be more common going...
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,209
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: another book- "Firehawk the fiercest of the firebirds"

Hi Guys,

Book is still around for anyone interested. Print run was 1,000 and about 720 are gone. Price is $49.99 which includes shipping. A 3.5 lb coffee table book is expensive to ship.
...
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2018, 11:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,185
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: RARE 1991 Firehawk for Sale on Pittsburgh Craigslist

Of the 46 Formulas (I have seen other info saying 106 total including 62 Trans Ams), 10 went to SLP with had B4U all were L98/MD8, 81U cars (8 production and 2 pilot - Confirmed). That leaves 36...
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,977
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "White Book" For Firebirds?

Looks good. Let us know when it's in print.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-13-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 72,102
Posted By Maplehawk

Re: "it" has begun....

Keep it up Tony!!. Looking forward to seeing on the road, hopefully sideways with smoke pouring off of the rear tires!
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