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Forum: Body
04-27-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: What's the lexan t-top thickness?

At any point that 80 grit seemed to be the right grit to start out with the acrylic plastic T-tops were probably beyond saving for use as normal see though T-tops. You should be able to glue and fill...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,450
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Why does the starter keep breaking ??

This thread is 22 years old. I repeat Twenty Two years old. The guy has probably died from old age by now.
Forum: South Central Region
04-27-2024, 12:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 823
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

It looks really nice in the Gateway ad. Your asking price seems very reasonable for the car. Should be an easy sale at your price.

I didn't know it had AC retrofitted to it. Looks like a nice...
Forum: Body
04-27-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: What's the lexan t-top thickness?

The factory RPO CC1 T-tops on 3rd gen Camaros and Firebirds weren't made of polycarbonate LEXAN™ . They were made from cheap acrylic plastic. They were made by a company called LexaMar Corp. I think...
Forum: South Central Region
04-26-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 823
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

I see it's for sale at Gateway Classics. Has it actually sold yet?
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

His link goes to this Amazon page below.

RED WOLF 16 Pin ISO Radio Wiring Harness Adapter Male & Female for 2004-2021 Freightliner, 2004-2016 Volvo, 2008-2020 Kenworth Stereo Connector to JVC...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-22-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 15,550
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: T-Ram vs. TPI, Dyno Results....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVYPPQyTGqA

The snorkel should be on top the roof in the back.
Forum: TPI
04-21-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 169
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: 89 tpi no start issue

Does your 1989 LB9 TPI engine still have the original GM Rochester Products Multech fuel injectors?

If it does then the fuel injectors are bad, no matter if the car runs 100% flawlessly and the...
Forum: Interior
04-21-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 72
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Climate Controls busted

It's probably the temperature control cable binding up.
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-18-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Ideas for getting an engine tuned on the dyno.

If you swap to this EBL Flash-II system which is Speed Density instead of Mass Airflow you will want to convert the Manifold Air Temperature sensor to an Intake Air Temperature sensor. MAT sensors...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-18-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Ideas for getting an engine tuned on the dyno.

You could try an EBL Flash-II System (https://dynamicefi.com/EBL_Flash.php) from Dynamic EFI to run your 1987 IROC-Z L98 TPI system. The guy who invented it is a very active member here RBob and...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-18-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Ideas for getting an engine tuned on the dyno.

RBob Your ears must have been burning because I was just about to mention you and your Dynamic EFI EBL Flash-II ECM to MrIROBZ

I should be done with my reply soon and will post it.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,948
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: '88 Camaro Sport Coupe 2.8L V6 to Ram Jet 350

Thanks. IDK where I got the idea it was a Firebird. Maybe some mention somewhere about a Formula hood.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,948
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: '88 Camaro Sport Coupe 2.8L V6 to Ram Jet 350

When you had the RamJet intake engine in the car what was the hood clearance like on your Firebird?

Your car has the power bulge hood?

I have the plain smooth base Firebird hood and a GTA hood....
Forum: TPI
04-15-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 5,859
Posted By Airwolfe

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

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Forum: TPI
04-15-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 5,859
Posted By Airwolfe

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

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Forum: Exhaust
04-15-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: N10 Cats

Oh. Well I have no idea then. Seems like whatever you would do now would have to be reworked a lot for later with a LSA swap.

When you get around to doing this LSA swap are you going to be running...
Forum: Exhaust
04-15-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: N10 Cats

What 3rd gen do you have?

What engine is in the car now?

What parts of the factory N10 exhaust system are stock now?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 111
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Transmission and Engine identification

The Z option you trying to think of is probably Z07.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-13-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: 92 CAMARO 25TH ANNIVERSARY BADGE

Today must be your lucky day. You finding all kinds of cool parts to buy that are right up your alley. :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,850
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

People are following and participating in your IROC-Z build thread and enjoying it and so are people in this thread.

I'm interested to see if you, Charlie, and David can reinvent the LTR TPI wheel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,850
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

No don't take your ball and go home because that's what little kids do.

I'm very interested in your IROC-Z build thread and have been watching Charlie's YouTube videos on it. It's your low mile...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-13-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Silver and Black

Congrats on the sale. Very nice looking Trans Am.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-13-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: 10,150 mile Goodyear Gatorback 245/50VR16 tires (4)

Man Coker Tire is really missing the boat on reproducing the Gatorback for our 3rd gens.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/goodyear-eagle-gatorback-225-60r15.html
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Oil cooler removal

In one of them the oil leaves the engine, flows through the oil lines into the oil cooler inside the radiator endcap and back into the engine.

In the other one coolant leaves the cooling system,...
Forum: Electronics
04-08-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 735
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Need some alternator clarification

I always thought "1 Wire" alternators were for tractors, farm equipment, and industrial engines. Oh and old timers too ignorant to wire up a 3 wire alternator.
Forum: South Central Region
04-07-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 823
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

Did you ever get around to getting the purple window tint off?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-07-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: 1990 IROC 5.7L red coupe - far west Chicagoland area

HAWKS RESTORATION PARTS - 88-92 CAMARO/FIREBIRD COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK (https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/88-92-camaro-firebird-coolant-reservoir-tank-reproduction/)
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 838
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

I've heard this my entire life from almost everyone I know. "Boy I been doing it like this all my life and ain't never had a problem!" My response is "Yeah that's how life works. Nobody ever has a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 838
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

You might want to think about that. You might be OK welding in the Alston inner subframe connectors without puling the interior. Don't know if I'd risk it welding in the UMI outer subframe connectors...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-06-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 212
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: NOS accel base

Yes this is an original Accel/Lingenfelter high flow TPI intake manifold base cast by (BB) Buddy Bar and used with the Accel/Lingenfelter StreetRam & SuperRam induction system.

The ones cast by...
Forum: TPI
04-06-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Good fuel pump kit needed for 88 iroc 5.7 liter,

Amazon - Spectra Premium Fuel Tank Sending Unit - FG20A

Amazon - Delphi FS0177 Fuel Strainer
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-06-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 922
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Teal 92 formula 350 w ttops

The F-body cars came with the JG1 aluminum driveshaft for US EPA C.A.F.E standards. JG1 couldn't be ordered as an option on a F-body and only came standard equipment with the 1LE performance package....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 838
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

I guess Lon at Top Down Solutions (https://www.top-downsolutions.com/) quit selling them. I haven't seen them on his site for awhile now.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-04-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 922
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Teal 92 formula 350 w ttops

That's some handsome looking help you got there. Has he already claimed a stake on that Formula for when he turn's 16? Looks like he's ready to go take the driver permit test now.
Forum: Interior
04-04-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Dashboard Vibrating Noise

You could try taking the cardboard tube at the center of a roll of paper towels and holding it to your ear and pointing it around to where you think the noise is coming from and seeing if you can...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-04-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: [WTB] 82-84 trans am B97 rear wheel Spoilers

I think they are called wheel spats.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-03-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: LT4 Hot Cam Kit 12480002 New in Box

At this price I figured this kit wouldn't last long. I went into full lust mode when you listed them then sad when I remembered I didn't have $750.00 to spare right now anyways and someone would have...
Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

John in RI Is the resident radio expert here on the forum so I would defer to his advise about radio related questions.

Also I don't know if John repairs GM Bose radios and amps. If he does than...
Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

Yes that is the correct adapter to use an aftermarket radio with you factory installed BOSE system. Even though there are adapters to mate an aftermarket car stereo into a Bose system and they will...
Forum: Interior
04-03-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Dashboard Vibrating Noise

Man I really wished you would have posted this yesterday on April 1st.

Not that I know of. No one in the history of owning 1982 to 1992 3rd generation Camaros or Firebirds has ever had a problem...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: My local public library printed me some new tail light nuts and trim clips

I just took the taillights out of a Buick Grand National and it had wingnuts that looked very similar to the ones in my 91/92 Firebirds and the GN ones had a foam rubber seal in a slight recessed...
Forum: Car Audio
04-02-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

No highs, no lows, must be a BOSE. BOSE is nothing more than a bunch of psychoacoustic BS and EQ curves. BOSE got to where they did based on BS marketing and great lawyers.

At this point in time...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: My local public library printed me some new tail light nuts and trim clips

You people do know you can buy a bag of these already made right?

Real injection molded parts with foam rubber seals.
Forum: Exhaust
04-02-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 605
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Hooker vs Hedman (89 IROC)

Does your 89 IROC-Z still have a basically stock 350 TPI engine?

Does your 89 IROC-Z still have the stock torque convertor in the transmission and 2.77 gears in the 9 bolt rear end?

If it does...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
03-31-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Local guy liquidating his collection in Zephyrhills, FL

There is a red 82 to 84 Trans Am in the pics of his Facebook post.

Third Gen Parts - Wesley Chapel, FL

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758070422945483/
Forum: TBI
03-25-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 583
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: New girl in town

I borrowed some pictures from Drgnbld from his 89 GTA Refresh (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members-firebirds/783627-89-gta-refresh.html) thread.

These pictures show the horrible gapping mess...
Forum: TBI
03-25-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 583
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: New girl in town

Under absolutely no circumstances cut an access hole to replace the fuel pump!!!

What kind of 1989 Firebird do you have? Base Firebird, Formula, Trans Am, or GTA? Which engine does it have? V6 or...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-22-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Sun Visor Mounts

Hawks Motorsports has them new if you don't have any luck finding them used.

82-92 CAMARO/FIREBIRD HARD TOP SUN VISOR BRACKETS, PAIR...
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By Airwolfe

Re: Orange radio wire issue

His Member Profile says he has a 1986 Z/28 with a LB9 5.0L TPI engine with a 700R4 transmission.
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