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Forum: Exhaust
04-23-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By hessm70

Re: American Racing Headers

MrIROBZ So what's your plans past the headers? Run 2- 2.5" duals to the rear? I too looked at these headers but ended up going with Dyno Don's with his Y-pipe. I will probably use a 3"...
Forum: Brakes
04-18-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,018
Posted By hessm70

Re: Wilwood Adjustable Proportioning Valve Install

Hit up Reddragon88gta He had a shop install one on his GTA. He has some pictures. I think the key is just getting the correct lines and on mine, one of the stock lines needs cut back to make it...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By hessm70

Re: Holley Terminator X vs Fitech 38350

Thanks battmann Your feedback is helpful as I figured I might get what you are saying with customer service and system flexibility. The cost, well the entry cost is more but the frustration cost is...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By hessm70

Re: Holley Terminator X vs Fitech 38350

Now that last line is some funny sh**! Thank Komet . I am leaning towards the Terminator X but wanted to see if I could glean any info.
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By hessm70

Holley Terminator X vs Fitech 38350

I am wanting feedback between Holley Terminator X vs Fitech's 38350. I have a 355 long block, 10:1 flat top pistons, Crower cam 000482LM Dur @ .050” Lift: 213°/221° RR: 1.5/1.5 Gross Lift:...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 842
Posted By hessm70

Re: Never Order Delphi Fuel Pump from Rock Auto

I agree the Delphi quality is suspect. I put one in and had perhaps 2000 miles on the car when it failed on the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour. I replaced it with a Walbro 255lph.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 426
Posted By hessm70

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

Just a follow up! Got the Spectra GM2721B tank and put it in. They tout “premium” quality but the filler neck was off about 1.5”. So for those that started with this thread, the reason I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By hessm70

Re: Delphi Fuel pump from Rock Auto a dud?

Yep that’s the one I am putting in this weekend.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

Ahh the whole story, lol (cut off coils). I agree I would like to lower this thing a little but I do not want to sacrifice the ride so I think I will leave the front as is and work the back to get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

And how old are your stock springs? I have checked with 2 other guys with GTAs. They have similar springs and they are at 28" all around, 28.5" all around so yes my rear are .5" higher than theirs. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

Not sure how they feel but with this combination, that is what it is. Now they haven’t been on long and the only other thing I could check is the control arm bolts in the front to see if there is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

Ok so we have some storms coming through so I will apologize for the side picture but it’s inside under a lift. The front measures 28” and the back is 29”. I may still cut the back springs to lower...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

Wow that was quick but good to have some actual numbers. Curious that your car is higher on the right ~1/4" than the left. Mine is the same way. Things like this bug me but not to the point that I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

vinny R Now that is an interesting take. I think the 27.75" from ground to fender peak was on a Camaro but I cannot recall. Perhaps I will try to find who on here had that detail. It might have been...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-05-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

So there's a backstory. lol It looks "stockish". I think my rear springs were bad so I went into the replacement with the thought that I wanted the rear up 1/2" and the front down 1/2". After...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

I went with Moog 5660s in the front and AcDelco 45H3025 rear. I was/am attempting to get a little softer ride.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 846
Posted By hessm70

Re: Koni Yellows with stock springs.

Yep, I agree with QwkTrip. Within the last 2 months, I added inner and outer subframe connectors, springs front/rear, all steering components/bushings and Konis front/rear. It’s as good a as a 35+...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By hessm70

Re: Delphi Fuel pump from Rock Auto a dud?

I installed a Delphi pump and it worked for about 8 months (about 5k miles) and failed on the Hot Rod Power Tour. We replaced it with a Walbro 255lph.

The Delphi pump does not seem to be a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 426
Posted By hessm70

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

Bit the bullet and ordered the Spectra GM2721B off Amazon and going to send back the JEGs 78030- GM2721A. The JEGs was a good deal and doubt the lack of pan would have been an issue but not going to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 426
Posted By hessm70

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

So the mystery gets deeper, I see online the GM2721A (JEGs 78030) is a Spectra tank but I see one on eBay that says “not for EFI”. I guess the difference is a pan inside the tank. I guess GM2721B...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 426
Posted By hessm70

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

Thanks Sofa! Do you know anything about a tank that fits an 1987 but not an 1988? I like others bet it’s off the same tools the Dorman is made out of 14 gallon
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 426
Posted By hessm70

88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

Oh the joy! So last year my fuel pump failed during the Hot Rod Power Tour. We found a shop to replace it but I am not sure they had ever removed one so the filler neck on the tank likely took a...
Forum: Cooling
02-19-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By hessm70

Re: Radiator Recommendation Wanted

Anyone have any experience on Frostbite (Holley) radiators? I see they are on sale but I am kind of weighing the quality vs price. I see some like Dewitts are quite pricey but it may go back to,...
Forum: Exhaust
02-19-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,147
Posted By hessm70

Re: 3" Catback

Wow, nice write up hassgrant. I have heard that the AP Exhaust mid-pipe APH-X5500may have some bend restrictions around the axle so I was researching exhaust shops in my area to do a mandrel bended...
Forum: Exhaust
02-02-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,147
Posted By hessm70

Re: 3" Catback

Ok, I know old thread. My question is did anyone figure out the solution to adapt a Magnaflow 93441 to the collection of part Dyno Don listed or the APX-5500 intermediate pipe? I see the notion of a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-13-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By hessm70

Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2024

Already registered and ready! Subframe connectors on, new shocks, springs and struts. Hopefully, a little better ride and handling than last year!
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,146
Posted By hessm70

Re: keyless entry help

Resurrection FYI, I installed this Banvie KS023 $15 Essentially, remove the drivers side kick panel. Find the door lock relay, splice in the white/blk from kit to black wire then white to light...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-17-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By hessm70

14101083 L98 Heads and Exhaust Manifolds

14101083 Casting heads $200 and stock manifolds $130 L98 off 1989 Trans Am.

Heads pickup only 47220

Manifolds ship at buyers expense
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Forum: TPI
07-01-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By hessm70

Re: TPI with AFR Enforcer Heads- what valve covers?

What brand did you order? A couple guys here have used the Proform Centerbolt. The issue with those is they are cast and unlike the stock valve covers, there is no stop per se so they are sensitive...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By hessm70

Re: TPI with AFR Enforcer Heads- what valve covers?

They have provisions for both.
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Forum: TPI
07-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By hessm70

TPI with AFR Enforcer Heads- what valve covers?

Anyone with AFR Enforcer heads on a TPI engine specifically ‘88 Trans Am? I have heard there are issues with Holley center bolts and some comment Proform has similar cracking issues. I am not...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By hessm70

Re: Looking for fuel pump info for Tpi 5.7

I second the Walbro 255 vs the Delphi. Last year I installed the Delphi and it had perhaps 1,000 miles on it and failed.
Forum: TPI
06-16-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By hessm70

Re: 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour

Update- we are just about to Bristol, TN last stop for 2023. It’s been an adventure and hopefully a smooth ride back to Southern Indiana.
Forum: TPI
06-14-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By hessm70

Re: 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour

Local shop thinks it’s more likely the relay connector which I have not replaced so….. he is going to replace it and we will give it a ride.

update #2- Made a decision to put the Walbro 255 in...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By hessm70

2023 Hot Rod Power Tour

Well going down to Atlanta from Southern Indiana went smooth. Day 1 in Atlanta was good. Day 2 one of the guys had a thermostat issue then one had a suspect diff issue. We were rolling into...
Forum: TPI
05-02-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By hessm70

L98 Rebuild- Next Steps- Roller Rockers-Valve covers

Well, I just had something happened that seemed unlikely. My Crower cam came in early from Summit (projected to be mid-July). So on to the next steps. I need some advice on valve covers and roller...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By hessm70

Re: L98 Rebuild- Cam Questions

Apologies, I did not see there was a “9” in there. It is a Crower 00482LM.
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By hessm70

Re: Power button for radio

M&R Electronics Inc.
5665 State St.
Saginaw, MI. 48603
U.S.A.
Call us at 1-800-343-1382
Forum: TPI
04-19-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By hessm70

Re: L98 Rebuild- Cam Questions

Thanks Komet That is kind of where my head is. I don't need it today and the machinist just got the short block so it may be a few weeks anyway and all of them for a hydraulic roller are...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By hessm70

Re: L98 Rebuild- Cam Questions

spurgeon76 Is that cam a "step nosed" cam? I assume that is what I have to have for this L98 block. Another guy recommended Comp Cam 08-503-8 but it is also on back-order.
Forum: TPI
04-18-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By hessm70

Re: L98 Rebuild- Cam Questions

Apologies, failed to add AFR Enforcer heads.
Forum: TPI
04-18-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By hessm70

L98 Rebuild- Cam Questions

So after much thought, I decided to rebuild an L98 instead of buying an L31 crate motor and swapping the cam then spring issues and so on.

I will be using a AFR Enforcer heads, Accel/Lingenfelter...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,778
Posted By hessm70

Re: Springtime is almost here. Lets see em after sitting up all winter!!

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This was a couple weeks ago!
Forum: TPI
03-04-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

Komet yep that has also been a thought. I have looked at them several times as I have been “Christmas shopping.”
Forum: TPI
03-04-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

So there in lies the issue, the engine has over 110k on it and I would not want to put new heads on it at this point so it would need at least the bottom end checked with new bearings and rings at a...
Forum: TPI
03-03-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

BHR To your question of budget, I wouldn't say unlimited and I wouldn't say restricted. The goal is to have a mildly modified 350 that runs, drives and is reliable. I have looked at this six ways to...
Forum: TPI
03-01-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

Thanks Komet Perhaps it would be well worth the money to go through that exercise.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

I sent them the Crower cam specs and they responded that they would make a custom set of beehive springs with those details.
Forum: TPI
03-01-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

Thanks Orr89RocZ I think its worth going back to Alex parts and getting additional detail and express the concerns you have brought up. These are custom so I have some options and it makes sense to...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By hessm70

Re: New L31engine build- cam advice?

Ok that was recommendation from Alex parts so I will double check that.
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