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Forum: TPI
03-29-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,292
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: valve cover removal

Ha! No problem! There is likely a harness clamp bolted to the rear of the cylinder head.. You’re spurring up memories here.. lol
Forum: TPI
03-29-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,292
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: valve cover removal

I think you might have to remove that wiring harness—it will probably just be cleaner and easier than trying to fight it and then still have to move it. If I remember right, you should be able to...
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 109,872
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Radiator Fan Switch Alternatives

On the V6 cars, the fan is actuated by the ECM based on the temperature sensor (I believe the one that you are showing on the intake manifold) input. I think the gauge is still driven by a separate...
Forum: Cooling
07-11-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 109,872
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Radiator Fan Switch Alternatives

You are showing us a knock sensor on the left, that isn’t your fan switch.. They have a similar connector but are completely different. The fan switch will be in the cylinder head; that knock...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-13-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200

I've been out of town a lot recently and am now back. I'm renewing my efforts at getting this sold, including some local listings this time. The car is still available, any takers?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-21-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200

Sounds like a generous offer, but I'm afraid I'm looking to also reduce my vehicle count. Thanks and good luck with your acquisitions!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-26-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200

PBRs on the back, pads replaced recently actually.. It will absolutely make the drive.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-21-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200

Actually, yes, the car is still for sale! I actually just warranty'd out the Optima battery that had gone flat in it... So it has a fresh red-top in it now. :)
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-20-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200

Decided to reduce the price for TGO members to $3200. Merry Christmas! :waveman:
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-11-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By thirdgen88

1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA - Many Mods - Reduced! - $3200 [SOLD]

Greetings folks! I've been a long time member, but unfortunately, it is time to part with my 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA, which I acquired in 2003. I've just not had much time to spend on it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,654
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Very High Idle - >

I would try to verify your grounds--I believe there is a primary ground that goes to the back of the cylinder head on the passenger side. Other than that perhaps try another ECM?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,654
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Very High Idle - >

If it's idling that high, I'd be surprised if there wasn't a vacuum leak.

*edit* And... Holy smokes this is an old thread.. I was even more amused by the fact that I essentially had the same...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-02-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Firebird W68 - 355 LT1-ish - $4000

PRICE REDUCED - $3000

New Interior Pictures:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1057955/Firebird%20Sale/IMG00123-20110330-2157.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1057955/Firebird%20Sale/IMG00124-20110330-2158.jpg...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-27-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Firebird W68 - 355 LT1-ish - $4000

Why is that? :huh:

It is still for sale.. :nod:
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-12-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1991 Firebird W68 - 355 LT1-ish - $4000

I found a couple pictures of the intake manifold from the engine build.
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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-12-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By thirdgen88

1991 Firebird W68 - 355 LT1-ish - **SOLD**

Hello everyone, it has come time to transition my brother's 1991 Firebird to a new lucky owner! I am posting this ad for him. Here is his content:



Here are a couple links to some threads on...
Forum: TPI
02-12-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,217
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 15 YEAR OLD NEEDS FUEL HELP ON TPI!!!

You put the wrong fuel pump in... The TBI pumps are different, as they run ~15psi instead 40+ psi for TPI...
Forum: European Region
10-15-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By thirdgen88

Mini-Car show in the Czech

I've been in the Czech Republic, working.. On my way home today, I saw a stream of American cars driving by!! Imagine my surprise when I saw a couple thirdgens in the mix too!!! Here are a couple...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,668
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: car backfires under deceleration from 3000-2400rpm

What did you set your ignition timing to? This sounds like bad timing..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Where is the battery grounded? 88-92

The negative battery cable mounts to one of the two bolt holes on either the driver or passenger side of the engine (depending on where your battery is). The same ones used to hold the accessory...
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 109,872
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Radiator Fan Switch Alternatives

Ahhh, that is correct. The Speed Density V6 cars (ECM 1227730) have computer controlled fan. The older MAF (2.8L) ones had a fan switch (as my '88 originally did).
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 109,872
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Radiator Fan Switch Alternatives

Yes, should work just fine.
Forum: TPI
02-03-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Water Damage

Depends on how it bent... If it bent the rod sideways when it went, then yeah, you could be hosed pretty good, I would imagine you might not be able to turn it at all...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-28-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: TPI vortec intake manifold

I would like to get $180 shipped for the runners, they are in great shape and have no porting done... Here are some pictures of the runners (89-92, non-cold-start injector style):
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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-28-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: TPI vortec intake manifold

I have an SDPC Vortec TPI manifold... It has been port-matched to Edelbrock E-Tec 200s. I'd let it go for $150, shipped. Also have a set of Edelbrock Runners, if you're interested in those too. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Blew my water pump gasket yesterday....

i always use blue RTV on both sides of the water pump gaskets.. clean the surface up real nice, wipe down with a brake-clean sprayed towel, and install with rtv-applied gaskets... get the pump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Car won't run,suggestions

Have the ignition module tested.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 622
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Confused by engine

Doesn't your profile indicate that it, as well as your truck, has a 350? So??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: running really rough

Did you verify the firing order? 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 CW
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-21-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,315
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula T-Top 5 Speed

1987 was the first year for the headlight motors that are NOT controlled by relays, and instead by a headlight module.
Forum: Interior
11-17-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,150
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Overhead Console

I successfully added a standard overhead console (non t-top) to my '91 T/A at the same time I redid the headliner. I got the fabric at Hancock Fabrics (it is the foam backed fabric), and used the 3M...
Forum: Electronics
11-17-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Dash Lights

This is correct, although he just has the Inflatable Restraint light on, the brake light is off and functioning correctly.
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Dash Lights

You will always have the INFL REST light on if you no longer have the airbag (hence it lighting up indicating there is a problem with the Inflatable Restraint system). Best thing to do is just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Question on motor build

First thing you can do is inspect the engine block casting number. It is located on the drivers side behind the cylinder head, on the bellhousing. There are numerous places where you can find the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: need help making a 327 in a '91. help the noob plz

First thing, you should build a 350. You will make more power with a 350. A 327 is just a 350 with a 3.25" stroke instead of 3.48". Don't get caught up in the "my so and so's uncle had a 327 and...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-06-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Anyone used a TB that doesn't have a hookeup for the PCV...

PCV is a closed loop, and is metered. It connects typically to the intake plenum (on port EFI). The [upper] port on the throttle body is for the fresh air intake to complete the PCV loop. Perhaps...
Forum: TPI
07-14-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: I keep smelling gas when I turn.. 1988 Iroc 5.0 TPI

That little white flying-saucer looking gadget is an air check valve. It allows air into the tank only. There is a tank pressure control valve up in the engine compartment off of the vapor line...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-12-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,521
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Struts/alignment

Seeing as how most aftermarket struts have slotted lower mounting holes, you can still drastically change camber at the strut without moving the strut mount, so I would get the alignment after you...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: NEED HELP WITH ROCKER ID

You are correct on both counts, if you use those, you will have to use guide-plates, which will subsequently require the use of hardened pushrods...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: NEED HELP WITH ROCKER ID

Those look like Non-Self-Aligning rockers (2nd Picture). You have to have something to locate the Rocker. That means either Self-Aligning rockers, or non-self-aligning rockers with guideplates, or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Will my fan work if I do this?

The sender for the temperature gauge/light is separate from the sender for the radiator fan, so you should be okay.. The fan switch is on the passenger side head, close to the back.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-19-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,732
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: 1989 Pontiac Firebird 2.8 5 speed Hardtop

PM sent
Forum: TPI
03-07-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 32,884
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Fuel pump whine

I have had periodic fuel pump whine, only in spring/summer when its warm or hot outside. Today (first nice weekend) I had the problem again.. It happens when I've been driving slow speeds for...
Forum: TPI
06-06-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 904
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Will 305 TPI unit work on 350 motor? help please

If it runs better with the return line crimped, perhaps your fuel pressure regulator is bad, and not letting pressure build up... Crimping the return line would then increase pressure again... I'd...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-29-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Hopeful for HSR...

No worries here... What kind of springs are you running?? I've not seen many people with the 26986 Beehives (they were a fairly new size when I got them originally); Have more people started using...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-27-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By thirdgen88

Re: Hopeful for HSR...

I agree that the 58MM throttle body is too much.. But, a bigger displacement engine is in the future at some point, and the HSR is (from what I've read) matched with 58mm bores. I was thinking...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-25-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By thirdgen88

Hopeful for HSR...

Still waiting on my Vortec HSR through Thunder Racing... Was wondering what people here thought of my [soon-to-be] combo...

Vortec HSR with 58mm Holley TB, and new 24lbs Holley Fuel Injectors...
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