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Forum: Cooling
04-23-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Cold AC through Defrost Dash Vent ???

Thanks Aaron, good point about the condensation... I'll talk with the shop about how to use the regular vents with adapters and hoses and not so visible.

Raf
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 84
Posted By luvofjah

Cold AC through Defrost Dash Vent ???

Hey gang,
I have a 91 Firebird... project car, had all new AC R134 upgrade back in 2016 or so, so needs a recharge...

My question... Knight Rider Replica, so normal dash vents will be blocked......
Forum: Exhaust
11-01-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,070
Posted By luvofjah

re: Single vs. Dual pipe exhaust flow, which is better?

Flows better... "Looks" is subjective.... all things equal, you would only see it from behind with worse flowing 1 in / 2 out muffler since they would be out in front :)
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,070
Posted By luvofjah

re: Single vs. Dual pipe exhaust flow, which is better?

Another factor...
If going single pipe, a 1 in / 1 out muffler flows better than 1 in / 2 out....

Raf
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-19-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Hawk's Reproduction 85-92 Firebird 5-Speed Shift Plate

Thanks for the info, as long as it fits and works, I'm good too if it's not OEM Accurate...
Raf
Forum: Exhaust
01-12-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Single in/single out performance

I remember an old post here about someone posting better 1/4 mile times with 1 in / 1 out vs 1 in / 2 out....
I got a Flowmaster 1 in / 1 out and it also hides the tail pipe, discreetly, which I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-11-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Founders Performance New Bumpsteer Kit

So the "spindle drilling", is it simply that, drill it a little bigger, or do threads need to be tapped in afterwards?
I have several Founders parts on my third gen :)
Thanks!
Raf
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-28-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Torque arm bushing or something else?

That's the hard one... some people ok with it, others not... didn't work for me...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-24-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Torque arm bushing or something else?

Agreed... though a poly torque arm bushing may tighten it up...
The poly trans mount seem too hard... let me know if you find a quality rubber trans mount...
Napa use to sell some, but part number...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 32,052
Posted By luvofjah

Re: 334 TPI Stroker - Dyno Results Are In!!! What Next?

No updates on my part, life happens... moved from FL to WA, car stayed in FL for a while before getting it up here...
Planning on new body wiring harness, 305 TPI still runs great, so after wiring...
Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,237
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Why are our cars not all that desirable?

Agreed, Arctic White 91 RS, the person that has to desire it is YOU.

I'm 50... and when I get into my 91 Formula, 305 TPI 5 Speed... I feel like I'm 16... (but a better driver now :)
It's not all...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-28-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Summit

I've not had any issues until recently, nothing major.
Ordered Morimoto LED bulbs for ALL outer bulbs (minus headlights) for my Firebird.
Placed order, only but I only got half an order delivered ?...
Forum: Electronics
12-26-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

Yes, expensive, but there are other more expensive lights that look non classic, aren't as bright and don't have such a great pattern...
It's nice to have good headlights when needed :)
Forum: Electronics
12-06-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

I'm aware Hella is very good and reputable...
Are you running HID's?
I believe they're still brighter than LED, but LED's are catching up...
I'll check into Hella soon, I'm getting work done...
Forum: Electronics
12-06-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

vorteciroc,
Do you have any pics of the beam pattern with your headlights?
There are a few in the thread below, these are ECode glass housings and LED's...
...
Forum: Electronics
12-04-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

Yes, Missed it! I did look first though.....
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

As you noted, those options are a bit more involved...
I had to modify my housing in my 91 firebird to get some of those styles to fit...
These new Holley should be plug and play...
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

Also noted for Camaro's they have a cable that enables you to use 4 low and 4 high instead of 2 low / 2 high.... :)
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By luvofjah

Holley Retrobright / Morimoto Sealed LED 4x6 & 5x7's

Well, it f'n took long enough :)

Holley has paired with Morimoto to FINALLY make some classic sealed beam LED headlights that should fit / plug without modification, offer 2 colors (warm 3000k...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-13-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,260
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Hawks 10:1 steering box

The Hawks is a rebuilt Lares... they also sell new ones...
Not listed in any description I saw, but the tech at Lares I spoke to said they are variable...
10 in the middle then 12-13 the more you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-25-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Can anyone help? Trans mount question

I did a search for a stock-ish replacement, here is the best I found, others were junk or poly, etc...

NAPA Part #
DTM 6441261
I just checked on Napa and didn't find it, it was many years ago......
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Stock Steering box 700 or 800 ?

My Kitt has 3 pedals so at times he has to drive for me to flip people off....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Stock Steering box 700 or 800 ?

Let me rephrase my response...

Thank you QwkTrip for confirming the 800 is what came in the car.

If you or anyone else has experience with the 700, please post here...

I have a 600/670 style...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Stock Steering box 700 or 800 ?

Several people here (posted) they've purchased a Sweet 700 box and bolted it up... ???
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Posted By luvofjah

Stock Steering box 700 or 800 ?

I've seen serval places on the web and on this site where people state that both were stock on thirdgens.

I need to know fo sure!

I'm looking at a Sweet Manufacturing 700 series box, or a Lee...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,260
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Hawks 10:1 steering box

So did anyone here ever get the 10:1 ratio steering box ???
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Moroso has these.... I'll try them first.

https://www.moroso.com/pcv-grommet-baffle-1-per-package68772/With Integral Baffle


Designed to work with Fabricated Sheet Metal and Cast Aluminum...
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

They are thick aluminum... I've seen thinner aluminum welded with no burn marks... but I'm not an expert...
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

May have someone weld the plate inside... these things get more expensive by the day :(
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

No baffles on either side... The "elbow" has a hose to the throttle body for air... the PCV has a hose to the manifold or plenum (I know it runs in to where the runners are, but didn't verify which...
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

I saw Moroso sells a plate, which would involve drilling 2 more holes in the valve cover...

Uhg.... You think you buy premium stuff and it would be nicer... :(
Forum: TPI
10-14-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

There is no baffle below PCV / Elbow holes... ???
These are aftermarket valve covers from Street & Performance, $300+ back when they were open... I picked them up for $78 :)
I was looking for a...
Forum: TPI
10-13-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Thank you, but no. The stock one sits inside a grommet. With the valve covers I have, the actual hole is an inch and a quarter, and all the inch and a quarter grommets I saw were actually for smaller...
Forum: TPI
10-08-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Yeah, there are many universal ones...
I did see specific molded hoses, Hawks sells them, the 90-92 had a short one, cuz elbow was near the front of the engine, older ones, the elbow was near the...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Breather grommet, breather plastic elbow...
I came across some doorman PCV Breather elbow... just gotta find ringht one...
...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

So I found new PCV, grommet, etc...

Can't seem to find stock style breather, rock auto, advance auto, ebay, amazon had none...

When I worked on these on my daily driver last time, the were...
Forum: TPI
10-06-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Well, I don't want that... I'll just use what is there :)
Thanks for the info so I can move forward with the project :)

Raf
Forum: TPI
10-06-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

Re: TPI Valve Cover Questions....

Driver's side PCV...
Passenger's side Breather...

I see some people have a breather that looks like a little air filter...
Should I stay with what I got and connect it to the TB?

Thanks
Forum: TPI
10-06-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By luvofjah

TPI Valve Cover Questions....

I have a 91 305 TPI with factory valve covers.
I have a sweet set of Street & Performance TPI Style valve covers.
The new ones have no oil cap hole...
The factory ones both have (I think) a PCV...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-06-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,852
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Morimoto LF267 Led Headlights

Morimoto makes really nice stuff....
Forum: TPI
10-02-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Torqstorm

Anyone ?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-15-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Looking for Accel or TPIS lower Intake

Several years ago, I guy must of bought all the left over stock from Edelbrock... $149 each he was selling them for.....
Keep a look out on Ebay... I got a great deal on a stock extrude honed one...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-09-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By luvofjah

Re: want to upgrade rear end

I kinda went your route, your 92 should have 28 spline axles vs older / weaker 26 spline axles.
I went with an Eaton Tru Trac differential and 3.42 gears (came stock on my 91 5.0 TPI 5 Speed)...
Forum: Electronics
05-05-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By luvofjah

Re: New American Auto Wire Highway 22 Wiring Harness Questions....

Those amp ratings were pulled from the diagrams I could find online / dynamiEFI, etc...
It's just a starting point...
Or more to the matter at hand, will it start at this point???
Forum: Electronics
05-04-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By luvofjah

New American Auto Wire Highway 22 Wiring Harness Questions....

Hey,
I have a 91 Firebird 5.0 TPI 5 Speed...
Sadly, my car / factory manual are in FL and I'm in WA :( Hoping to fly to FL in late June then UHaul it back to WA, 3,200+ miles...
Anywho, I plan to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-24-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,288
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Optima Batterys..

Yes, the video I saw was for sure older :)
After my almost 10 year Optima Yellow top, I bought some cheaper batteries, then when it came time to upgrade, I saw a lot more complaints about Optima...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-23-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,288
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Optima Batterys..

I saw another Jay Leno vid on you tube just before that Scotty one saying he switched to Odyssey batteries.... His jet bike had one when he bought it, found out more about it, made in USA, military...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-22-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,288
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Optima Batterys..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKo5iJ2rH7o
Forum: Interior
04-22-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By luvofjah

Re: Washer Clips That Attach the Inner Door Panel Top Rails to Door panel?

Thanks all for your help, that looks like the right part...
I bought some GM top rails years ago, they are currently in FL with my car and I'm in WA state...
So I'm not sure even how many I need,...
Forum: Interior
04-17-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By luvofjah

Washer Clips That Attach the Inner Door Panel Top Rails to Door panel?

So when taking apart the OLD ones of these from the door panels, there were little round washer clips used to keep this item attached to the door panel... They were hard to get off... when I got to...
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