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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-29-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By eddie jr

Re: Wanted TPI highflow base and runners

Thanks, i appreciate the post. Unfortunately the SLP ones are not to my taste. I really want to keep the stock TPI look.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-15-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By eddie jr

Wanted TPI highflow base and runners

As the title says, looking for a TPI high flow base and runners. For the runners, looking for the stock-like ones (ie. Accel, AS&M).
Forum: Exhaust
11-25-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By eddie jr

Re: those with hooker 2055 ceramic coated headers.......

That's good to hear. In the end, although there were quality concerns with the sets I received, their customer service has been excellent and they seem to want to make sure their customers are...
Forum: TPI
11-17-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By eddie jr

L98 comression ratio

So did the compression ratio for the 350 TPI change over the years? I see many keep stating 9.3:1, however, my 88 GM service manual states 9.5:1 for the L98 and 9.3:1 for the TBI and 305 TPI.

Can...
Forum: Exhaust
10-16-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By eddie jr

those with hooker 2055 ceramic coated headers.......

Just curious what luck others have had that have ordered the ceramic coated version of the hooker 2055's as far as the quality of the coating goes? I have had to return 2 sets now due to defects. ...
Forum: Exhaust
09-18-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,693
Posted By eddie jr

Re: stock (proper) flare to to mate to catalytic converter

No worries, but you could help out by taking a picture of your stock connection behind the cat! lol

Feel free to PM me if you want more info or pics on the MF setup.
Forum: Exhaust
09-18-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,693
Posted By eddie jr

Re: stock (proper) flare to to mate to catalytic converter

Does your car have ground efftects? That was my biggest gripe......it looks bad on non-gf cars. It does not tuck up nice and goes all the way out to the fender bolt mount flange, hits it and sits...
Forum: Exhaust
09-18-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,693
Posted By eddie jr

stock (proper) flare to to mate to catalytic converter

So what exactly is the flare supposed to be like for the pipe that connects to the back of the cat? My stock exhaust is long since gone so I cannot remember what it was like. I currently have the...
Forum: Body
08-30-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,671
Posted By eddie jr

anyone refinished TPI intake duct boots?

As the title says, just wondering if anyone has re-finished (ie. painted/coated/sprayed) the TPI rubber intake duct boots to bring them back to a nice black again? Mine look dirty but scrubbing them...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

Wow, there is some very confusing information out there then! I really don't know what to make of it all given that different sources out there say different things.. Interestingly enough some of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

That pattern is great.[/color]]

Isn't the drive/accel side too far to the heel? It's definitely not centered, and that is where the noise is. What would tightening the backlash a bit do given...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

Ok, so here's what i found........I checked backlash in 3 different spots and it seems to be .007 - .008". 7 in two of the 3 spots.

Here is the pattern check. As per above these are the newer...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

Do you mean check endplay on the axles?

Before it was ever put in the car I had to have the end of the new axle machined down because there was too much thickness on the other side of the C clip...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

So to revive this thread and unfortunate experience, i got discouraged for a bit and then life just got too busy and the rearend has just sat there packed away in the garage since. So i pulled it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

I agree, that's the problem. I am comparing it to the 3.42's that were in there which were completely quiet on accel and coast.....and that's with 200,000 miles on them too. there was a tiny bit of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

Which is exactly why i am frustrated. I paid the premium because i wanted exactly that, quiet.......at this point, i feel as though it was wasted money and i should have just went with the motive...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-13-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

So with our early winter and busy at work the car had to go into storage and i sadly don't even have it out yet......but i have been looking into things a bit again and one shop is telling me that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-15-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

Re: AAM gears make noise

does that go beyond having less backlash? If i remember correctly AAM is supposed to be around.004" and standard up around.008", is that right?

Having no more than about 40ish miles on them, can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-14-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,633
Posted By eddie jr

AAM gears make noise

Well at long last i finally have the rearend in after several "issues", and it has culminated in dissapointment as the AAM gears seem to make some noise. It is a 91 posi-disc rearend with 3.73 AAM...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

What about thinner though? Since the stock ones are definitely thinner than 0.250" and the motive axle (the one in the middle and is 0.250") won't allow the cross shaft to go in. That is what...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

So here is a comparison between the three:

Stock:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x1200/80-img_4313_dec78e43a32631f0a152210294392a4bedeaa3e9.jpg

Motive axle:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-03-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

hmmmmm, that's not helping my confusion at all.......the motive one (first aftermarket axle) has a button that is 0.25", but the stock ones are smaller at just barely over 3/16".
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-03-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

The other one appears to come with seals, bearings and studs.

Ok, so the story gets stranger now. I called him up and told him the story and said i would prefer a new axle shaft that fits......no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

So going by the moser website (i think that was the brand i looked up) they are supposed to be 30 5/16" in length. With both out now, the stock one is definitely 30 5/16" from the back of the flange...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

Ok, about to pull the axles and it appears that the new one (left in pic) likely has a fatter "button".

...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

So it is normal to have a little end play on the axles (when pinion shaft is in) and for the pinion shaft to pretty much slide in by hand, correct?

I guess i will pull the axles and compare to see...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-17-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

Re: can't get pinion shaft back in

Do u think there would be an issue shaving just a tiny bit of the end? if you can't get it perfectly square my concern would be the axle either digging into the pinion shaft or allowing in and out...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-17-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By eddie jr

can't get pinion shaft back in

So i took the 91 posi disc rearend i have to a shop to change the gears for me. Turns out a new axle shaft was required as well due to a seal groove (not sure brand he used, maybe AAM). When i got...
Forum: Body
08-17-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By eddie jr

Re: how does power antenna trim peice connect to mast?

That's what I'm thinking....weird. This came off an 83 but every advertisement I have seen shows 82-92 grouped together for power antenna stuff. However, my parts manual for the firebird generation...
Forum: Body
08-17-2016, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By eddie jr

Re: how does power antenna trim peice connect to mast?

I know the trim peice you are referring to but i don't know where it connects. THis is the piece your talking about:
...
Forum: Body
08-16-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By eddie jr

how does power antenna trim peice connect to mast?

So this is an 85. The car had a power antenna but it was broken and i got rid of it 14 or 15 years ago. Now i want to add it back for the clean look and all the searching i have done indicate they...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-09-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By eddie jr

dual cat air pipe

Looking for the A.I.R pipe that goes from the A.I.R management valve down to the cats on a dual cat setup.

thanks.
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By eddie jr

Re: how to completely remove wiper or turn signa switch?

Ok, cool. Thanks for the pointers. Going to go out and see if i can finish this up.
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By eddie jr

Re: how to completely remove wiper or turn signa switch?

There appears to be some kind of plastic tube that the wires travel down through to protect them but it is just barely larger than the wires, so i don't think there is anyway that the plastic harness...
Forum: Electronics
07-23-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By eddie jr

how to completely remove wiper or turn signa switch?

I have tried searching for quite a while to figure out how to completely remove the wiper or turn signal switch wiring from the column but all i can find (beyond removal of the wheel etc) is to tie...
Forum: Body
07-12-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By eddie jr

Re: Are these brackets factory

Ok, cool, thanks guys. Off they come tonight then so i can adjust the exhaust properly and put the stainless tips back on.
Forum: Body
07-12-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 895
Posted By eddie jr

Are these brackets factory

Any idea what these brackets on the rear frames rails beside the tailpipes are? Are they factory? I am just curious if they serve a purpose becuase they are a royal pain in the butt as they are in...
Forum: TPI
05-29-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,566
Posted By eddie jr

Re: unplug IAC and nothing happens

that makes sense.

I had a rougher idle i was trying to troubleshoot.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By eddie jr

Re: vibration at rpm......misfiring?

anyone? this is killing me, still can't figure it out. i have been through literally everything.
Forum: TPI
05-28-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,566
Posted By eddie jr

Re: unplug IAC and nothing happens

it was warm or pretty warm anyway cuz everything was hot in the area.
Forum: TPI
05-28-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,566
Posted By eddie jr

unplug IAC and nothing happens

If you unplug the IAC while running what should be the result? When i unplug it, nothing happens, it idles just the same (a little rough). Does this indicate anything or is that normal for the IAC.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By eddie jr

Re: vibration at rpm......misfiring?

Well , i had tried what you said and it was kind of inconclusive as to whether or not it was following the plugs, but then it flashed erratic (or much faster) down low by the plug but slower and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By eddie jr

Re: vibration at rpm......misfiring?

They look fine. all new and gapped (with 700ish miles on them).

I did some more checking and for some reason on #3 the timing light flashes nice and consistent up high on the wire but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By eddie jr

Re: vibration at rpm......misfiring?

Thanks for the reply. I was travelling for a few days so couldn't back to it. The double-checked to order and it is fine, but if they were wrong, would you not still detect spark just fine on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By eddie jr

vibration at rpm......misfiring?

Hi guys,
I have an 88 L98 TPI that recently overheating for only a few minutes due to a pulley problem that dumped the belt. I then did a coolant system pressure check to verify no damage/leaks,...
Forum: Cooling
11-21-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By eddie jr

normal engine temp behaviour?

i am trying to understand if the temperature gauge is at all accurate in its behaviour. THis is on an 89 TPI 350. It was a V6-V8 swap and i still have the V6 gauges in (minus tach) and i have...
Forum: TPI
11-06-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,114
Posted By eddie jr

Re: need help identifying vacuum line

Well, i finally remembered to look a while back and there is not extra port on the valve by the canister or on the canister. The tank control valve has an extra little port on it but a short vacuum...
Forum: Electronics
11-06-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,510
Posted By eddie jr

Re: plastic harness pass-through plug

Just to update and ring closure to the thread. Thanks! This worked and i got the old and new ones off and using a heat gun eventually got the wires out of the glue. Strange that they went to the...
Forum: TPI
11-06-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By eddie jr

Re: mystery electrical interference

Well, the engine is new to the car so all grounds were thoroughly cleaned and put in place to the block and block to firewall and block to battery, as well as battery to body.

No amps, but yes, it...
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