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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-01-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 ttop

I did. Don't know why they didnt go through.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-01-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By Briar

1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 ttop -SOLD-

I have a pretty original, well sorted 350 ttop for sale. 47k miles. Everything was done to keep it origional but update when necessary. What I've done over the past 4 years, Delphi injectors,...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Briar

Re: Think its a freeze plug leaking but? Help please.

Thanks for the help. Turns out it was puddling there. Its leaking from the head...
Forum: TPI
10-09-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Briar

Re: Think its a freeze plug leaking but? Help please.

Thats what I thought! So what is this orifice thats leaking. The starter is only what max 5 inches? Ill put a tape on that if need be. No way that opening is over an inch.
Forum: TPI
10-09-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Briar

Re: Think its a freeze plug leaking but? Help please.

Thanks. I thought the plugs were bigger. That is just above the starter. Can't see it without a phone camera. Need to find out how big those plugs are.
Forum: TPI
10-09-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Briar

Think its a freeze plug leaking but? Help please.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20221009_170315_ab61bb8f2b57817d4398ec9dc52d4a2de7d06601.jpg
89 350....I thought the freeze plugs were 1 7/8\"? This doesnt seem to...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-16-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By Briar

Re: Where should I start and with what?

kind of. It has a pretty large gap in the valleys and I'm not getting a good seal with my gasket on the back. I thought about having the manifold machined but don't know how that works. Dont they...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-13-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By Briar

Re: Where should I start and with what?

Thanks Joe. Ill get to seeing what heads are available. I wasnt planning on doing them but seems the proper starting point.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-13-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By Briar

Re: Where should I start and with what?

Thanks. Its an 89 and I was thinking of keeping the ecm since I just spent 200 to have it fixed. Was having fan issues. I'm having a hard time finding choices cuz alot of stuff isn't available or...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-10-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By Briar

Where should I start and with what?

I have a very good 350 that the intake manifold is not happy with the block. Im ready to pull the whole deal after 3x trying to seal stuff up. But... I want to keep the rear end. Parts are hard to...
Forum: Cooling
08-25-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 716
Posted By Briar

Re: 1986 305 TPI Trans Am - Radiator Fan Running Constantly

You get no information back when they send it back to you. Was 220$ i think.
Forum: Cooling
08-25-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 716
Posted By Briar

Re: 1986 305 TPI Trans Am - Radiator Fan Running Constantly

I 100% had this same problem. Replaced relays. Did all the checks. It was a faulty ecm. Sent it to Delco. Plugged it in and no more constant fan running. Works as it should
Forum: Body
12-29-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By Briar

Re: Wrap Around Spoiler-1988 Firebird

I bought a showcar robs and took it to a body shop. Said it would be thousands to make it right. So I bought a hawks. It was an inch narrow and 1/2 inch short from the origional. I measured the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-15-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,404
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Formula Re-united after 26 years- miracles can happen!

Vern you did that job so quick (as a do it yourself) and meticulous I was just in awe. You can count on me finding you to stare at our formys!
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-15-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,404
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Formula Re-united after 26 years- miracles can happen!

Was so looking forward to seeing you at Nats! Unfortunately I couldn't get mine figured out to be reliable and do the journey. You put so much love into that car it shows and was rewarded! Congrats...
Forum: Cooling
09-03-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Briar

Re: Fans affecting idle speed and drivability. Insight appeciated

Thank you! That is something I wouldnt have considered.
Forum: Cooling
09-02-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Briar

Re: Fans affecting idle speed and drivability. Insight appeciated

Thanks. I did a smoke test for vacuum and nothing. It didn't do this before I pulled the top of the motor off and replaced those sensors so I can't say it was something someone else did. All of which...
Forum: Cooling
09-02-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Briar

Fans affecting idle speed and drivability. Insight appeciated

I did search. Promise. But nothing jumped out at me that said start here. 89 350 tpi. New distributor, plugs, injectors, tps, cts, iac. Fans come on when the key clicks over (I know shouldnt bone...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-09-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Briar

Re: Hawks wrap around fiberglass spoiler Pittsburgh area

I paid $778 with tax and delivery, so not really...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-08-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Briar

Seeing if anyone local-ish would be interested....

Seeing if anyone local-ish would be interested. Never attached or painted. Have hardware. Near Pittsburgh. $600. Not interested in shipping....
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-14-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,277
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Formula

Those seats... love.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-22-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Briar

The shorter plenum bolts 89 tpi- need 1

Dropped it and disappeared. Last one on drivers side. Looking for where to get one. Also broke a screw for the distributor cap cover. Would like close to oem look. Please and thanks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-01-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By Briar

Re: Shaft on Rear Shocks Spinning...

I just used a pair of vice grips on the top of the shaft, letting it bind on the fender when you turn the wrench. Came off pretty easy. Good luck!
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-14-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Formula Refurb

Seats look great! Jealous!
Forum: History / Originality
01-28-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 985
Posted By Briar

Re: Formula without a spoiler?

It isn't cheap doing the wing. Probably why they just filled the holes and painted. Im doing mine and having a shop do it to perfectly match the old one. You can get one, sand it and throw it on. Its...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-23-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,911
Posted By Briar

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

Such a pleasure working with John getting my Delco back to better than origional condition. Repair of a rear channel, clean up and aux cable added. Pumped! Thanks again John!
Forum: History / Originality
01-21-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,145
Posted By Briar

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

That only happens to somebody else! It can't happen to you! That sucks. Keep us i formed with what happened. Obviously seem alittle more serious but keeping fingers crossed.
Forum: History / Originality
01-17-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,145
Posted By Briar

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

Take a look on Craigslist and see what you get for 8k. From what you describe, it's better than most of those without the awesome factor. Older, yeah. But its all relative. See if you can get it...
Forum: Body
12-27-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Briar

Re: Spoiler options

That looks awesome for temporary. Good luck!
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it original

Wow, thanks all for the awesome responses. I was fairly surprised by the number of keep it OEM. So, the changes im going to do will be ones never seen, and the origionals kept. I'd love to do koni's,...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it original

Thanks. I've been looking at shock upgrades cuz well, these are quite tired. Everything still seems pretty tight, but if Im opening it up, might as well look at the other upgrades to the other...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it origional

Hey Dave! I know how much you like that little system upgrade. I know I would to. Looking into a couple options for alittle more power but keep the stock head unit. Still need to pick your tapes... ;)
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it origional

Yeah, full understanding no value increase. But maybe some underbody upgrades would make me feel more confident. As opposed to when are those over 30 year old parts going to fail?
Forum: History / Originality
12-12-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it origional

Thank you. Those are the opinions I'm looking for. Origionality doesn't matter with a car like this. Ill be honest, I'm struggling with it.
Forum: History / Originality
12-12-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Briar

89 Formula 350 t-top- changes or keep it original

I have a really nice bird, white with gray interior.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1111/20201104_201105_064d0043bb40f58c215b802914471a9c105f855f.jpg
46k miles. Nice...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
11-19-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By Briar

Re: MAUI BLUE FORMULA

One of 43?
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-14-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,507
Posted By Briar

Re: 1989 Formula Honest Opinion

You did alright. The harch will just take patience. Mine had issues and you just go through the list of what can be wrong and work through it. Top down solutions will be your first look. Good stuff...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-26-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By Briar

Re: Yes... My Dream Car is a Gen 3 & I Just Got One!

Thank you Sir for your service. So happy for you to find your diamond. Smile a mile! Looks great!
Forum: South Central Region
09-03-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,384
Posted By Briar

Re: Hey everybody! Who's left?

Come on kevin89formula you gotta hang around! Where else can I get your knowledge about 89 350's! I know you've been there/done that... but you are appreciated! Just say'n!
Forum: Members Camaros
08-17-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,033
Posted By Briar

Re: 89 irocz purchase

Took me interviewing 3 mechanics till i found one that had experience with 3rd gens and how to put them on a lift for safety inspections! Got to love it!
Forum: Electronics
07-05-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Briar

Re: Hatch reversing switch

I forget exactly cuz I wanted my switch back. Usually he just does a core fee. I think it was like $75, then 25 back once he gets yours back. Some shipping charges to of course. I took a quick look...
Forum: Electronics
07-05-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Briar

Re: Hatch reversing switch

Send it to Lon at Top Down Solutions. He will rebuild it. Mine looked fine, but inside it was corroded. Got it back and works great.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,138
Posted By Briar

Re: July 2020 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I will second Kincers blue bird!
Forum: History / Originality
06-01-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,656
Posted By Briar

Re: What is your idea of the "ultimate" 3rd gen? In other words, the Holy grail?

Well said. Nostalgia at it's best. Not much better when you can find it!
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-28-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By Briar

Re: I always thought these looked like the mach 5

I never knew they made that! Ha! Looks like a good amazon prime search! Thanks!
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-28-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By Briar

Re: I always thought these looked like the mach 5

Thank you. And exactly....!
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-27-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By Briar

I always thought these looked like the mach 5

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200526_163318_a89b2a19ab45878cde0f0f51b71574437606b84e.jpg
So i had some numbers made. I like making it alittle different. But i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,168
Posted By Briar

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200502_163159_92522e671d5662af668156f79c3f1f275a8be8a8.jpg
Just couldnt take looking at that blank boring sheet metal in the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,590
Posted By Briar

Re: Replace the spoiler?

Has anybody tried gorilla carbon or any carbon fiber materials to fix these? Ton of work. But so far I havent been convinced a Repop is the way to go.
Forum: History / Originality
04-14-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,590
Posted By Briar

Re: Replace the spoiler?

Thanks Drew, would have never found that.
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