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Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

Just the noise, they’ve been great otherwise. I would send them in but it’s my daily right now and if it’s not doing anything wrong other than the noise it’s not a big deal to me.

Forum: V6

05-02-2024, 03:46 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,053

Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

2.8 upgrade injectors, sku 4471. I sent you guys an email too, sorry to double up by posting here too:D

Forum: V6

05-01-2024, 09:37 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,053

Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

I’ll give them another check. Something I forgot to mention is that they are new from Southbay, only have about a weeks run time on them.

Forum: V6

05-01-2024, 09:36 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,053

Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

Hey brother, thanks for coming back to answer this. That makes it seem like it’s not a problem really, apart from the sound. But I drive around with the radio up and the windows down, so it’s not...

Forum: V6

05-01-2024, 08:49 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,053

Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

I checked and they’re all tight. Also checked distributor (rotor isn’t hitting cap), flexplate, pretty much anything that could be making that noise apart from a loose bolt somewhere. Put the...

Forum: V6

04-30-2024, 07:04 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,053

Posted By KITT87

Re: Injector noise?

Sorry to commit some threadomancy, but I’m having the exact same issue with the exact same sound (just a little quieter). Did you ever resolve this? Is it normal?

04-29-2024, 01:32 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 199

Posted By KITT87

Re: Flexplate questions

Well, I did all of this (man that one inspection plate was stuck in there!) and didn’t see any cracks, nothing felt loose, and I ran it with plate off and everything looked fine and normal. There was...

04-27-2024, 10:03 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 199

Posted By KITT87

Re: Flexplate questions

For sure! I just wanted to make sure I was on the right track first

04-24-2024, 01:59 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 199

Posted By KITT87

Re: Flexplate questions

Yeah I saw the GM genuine 153 tooth on rockauto, don’t think the other two had teeth listed. I’m probably just gonna go with the GM one.

And amen brother!! This will be my first concert and I’m...

04-24-2024, 01:03 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 199

Posted By KITT87

Re: Flexplate questions

Here’s another dumb question while I keep looking: how do I know how many teeth my new flexplate should have? I read on the V8s you can tell by how the starter is mounted, not sure if it’s the same...

04-24-2024, 12:49 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 199

Posted By KITT87

Re: Flexplate questions

Thanks for the info! I’m about to go out of town for a Judas Priest concert but I’m gonna look into it more when I get back

04-24-2024, 11:42 AM

Replies: 9

1988 Trans Am GTA for parts, asking about value and how to sell it

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Posted By KITT87

Flexplate questions

Hey all, sorry if this thread is redundant at all, I have used the search and read a lot of old threads. Recently I replaced injectors, got delco rapid fires, set timing, and set idle speed on my 87...

Forum: History / Originality

04-23-2024, 05:49 PM

Replies: 6

My new HW 85 IROC and 2 84 Firebirds

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Posted By KITT87

Re: My new HW 85 IROC and 2 84 Firebirds

Got those on the wall above my desk! Love the blue bird

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-23-2024, 05:47 PM

Replies: 6

Good cold starts, tough warm starts?

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Posted By KITT87

Re: Good cold starts, tough warm starts?

Agree. I had no idea how old the injectors were on my V6 so I just dropped in a new upgrade set from southbay. One of the best things I have done to the car, so far.

Forum: TBI

04-23-2024, 05:13 PM

Replies: 22

'84 Camaro: Decent first car?

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Posted By KITT87

Re: '84 Camaro: Decent first car?

I got my 87 bird as my first car. Honestly I'm not sure if I would recommend it or not. No one in my family does their own wrenching on their vehicles, I knew nothing at all about maintaining an old...

Forum: V6

04-19-2024, 01:04 PM

Replies: 3

Upper Intake Manifold Plenum

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Posted By KITT87

Re: Upper Intake Manifold Plenum

:welcome:

Forum: V6

04-19-2024, 12:57 PM

Replies: 3

Upper Intake Manifold Plenum

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Posted By KITT87

Re: Upper Intake Manifold Plenum

You mean the bolts holding the plenum to the intake? Those are 18ft/lbs IIRC. I believe the EGR tube bolts are also 18. I torqued the throttle body bolts by feel and haven’t had a problem. can check...

Forum: History / Originality

04-12-2024, 01:09 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 1,307

Posted By KITT87

Re: 1988 Trans Am GTA for parts, asking about value and how to sell it I’ll buy your

This is a price estimate thread, the actual sale thread is here (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/firebirds-sale/776348-1988-trans-am-gta.html). Seems like OP hasn’t been online in a while.

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

04-07-2024, 10:55 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

How well would you say the aluminum core produces heat compared to the original one? I think I’m going to pick up a used brass core. I had some injectors and an exhaust hanger die on me so I’m gonna...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-06-2024, 11:23 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

If you looked at this thread and thought “hmmm, I bet that it’s a leaky injector” then congratulations, you were 100% correct. I will be checking them further in a few days but after following the...

Forum: V6

04-06-2024, 05:40 PM

Replies: 2

Upper plenum gasket

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Posted By KITT87

Re: Upper plenum gasket

That’s what I get for posting at work when I’m not around the car! Easy as pie to get to. Thank you!

Forum: V6

04-06-2024, 10:58 AM

Replies: 2

Upper plenum gasket

Views: 110

Posted By KITT87

Upper plenum gasket

Hey all, quick dumb question about the plenum gasket that goes between the upper and lower parts of the v6 intake plenum: if I take off the top part of the plenum (to access fuel rail for pressure...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-04-2024, 08:12 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

Small update, I have not been able to order the cable for tunerpro. In the meantime, I checked each part of the evap system and it all worked fine. Next time I am going to pull the top part of the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-01-2024, 07:59 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

Or actually, it just started working fine again, but with some bubbling in the tank. Maybe the fuel system got too much pressure and it screwed up the pump?

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-01-2024, 07:47 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

Well, on the way home from the hospital I notice the engine doesn’t feel like it’s accelerating correctly and the pump is whining super loud. I pull off an exit and boom, car gets super splotchy and...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-01-2024, 02:40 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

Sounds like a good idea. Looks like there’s a few different cable options, do you have a specific one you recommend? Might take me a second to purchase it

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-01-2024, 09:58 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions/bad idle

Fuel tank vent valve has been cleaned with soapy water and reinstalled. I didn’t disassemble it because I don’t trust the plastic. I also did the GM service manual test on evap canister solenoid...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-31-2024, 04:44 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions

Yeah, I’m thinking about renting a scanner to try to get to the bottom of this. And no, I’m gonna have to wait until after I get back from my grandpa’s funeral unfortunately, so it could be a few...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-31-2024, 04:22 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions

So new problem, but before I get into that: I pulled apart the distributor (even if it was new, wanted to check it) and it all looked good. Plugs are good, wires are good. Since I had the EST...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-28-2024, 10:03 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

Re: IAC questions

Thank you so much for responding sofa, and for making me laugh while giving me useful info. I went out and did a quick check for a dead cylinder (like the GM service manual describes, car at hot...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

03-28-2024, 12:59 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 527

Posted By KITT87

IAC questions/bad idle

Hey all,
Sorry for posting yet another question thread but my dad is back in the hospital so I need to get my car running better soon. Car is an ‘87 base v6 Firebird. The timing is set to 10* I...

03-16-2024, 04:22 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 213

Posted By KITT87

Re: WANTED: Brass Heater Core

Thanks for looking

03-16-2024, 11:00 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 213

Posted By KITT87

Re: WANTED: Brass Heater Core

Sounds like a good idea, I’ll put it on my maintenance schedule. I have done a flush more or less every year I have owned the car (since 2021) mainly because parts of the cooling system keep breaking...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-15-2024, 07:00 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

I’m planning on stopping by a yard on Monday to check out a core they have, and I also posted an ad over in parts wanted. I’m gonna keep checking with shops in the meantime and if all else fails I’ll...

Forum: History / Originality

03-15-2024, 05:44 PM

Replies: 12

113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

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Posted By KITT87

Re: 113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

:lmao:

Were the mismatched headlights factory or an aftermarket addition?

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-15-2024, 09:15 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

Most places weren’t interested and instead tried to sell me the aftermarket ones. For those that would recore it, the cheapest I heard was ~$200 with the highest being above $300. Like I said, I’m...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 10:02 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

I’ll keep it in mind. Seems more trustworthy than what advance, O’Riley’s, and autozone have.

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 10:01 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

A good idea but I’m concerned about not having a defroster for that long. Could be just paranoia, but if my area got hit with a cold snap or something, would be a bit hard to deal with. The car is my...

03-14-2024, 09:49 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 213

Posted By KITT87

Re: WANTED: Brass Heater Core

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1131x789/img_0843_31498dc5f4f10d790fe0034593a0318bf08a4ad7.jpeg...

03-14-2024, 09:47 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 213

Posted By KITT87

Re: WANTED: Brass Heater Core

I’ve read enough bad about them to want to take my time to seek out a brass one. Has the aluminum one worked well in your experience? Would be going on a daily driver for me. I loved how well the...

03-14-2024, 05:08 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 213

Posted By KITT87

WANTED: Brass Heater Core

I’m looking for a brass replacement heater core to replace the one that just died on my 1987 Firebird. I understand that OEM/NOS heater cores are $$$, I’m fine with a used one as long as it’s brass...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 03:03 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

Update, I have called most of the shops in my area and the price to get a heater core rebuilt is outside of my price range. I’m sure that they are worth the cost but I just can’t pay it right now....

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 12:51 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

:lmao:oh trust me, it always reminds me that it comes first. It’s like a jealous girlfriend when it comes to my money.

Thankfully my carpet was already kinda crappy. I have a towel down and will...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 09:58 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 488

Posted By KITT87

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

I am asking around for shops who would rebuild it. I would only like to do this once so I will probably go the rebuild route. Of course it breaks the day after I buy Judas Priest tickets!

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-14-2024, 09:08 AM

Replies: 19