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Forum: Body
02-01-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By Thirim

Firebird/TA front signal light plastic screw anchors?

Anyone have a solution for holding down the front signal lights when the little plastic inserts decide to disappear?

Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-04-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By Thirim

Howm much tension on adj STB?

Just wondering for a daily driver howmuch tension inwards or outwards you put on an adjustable Strut tower brace?
I bought the UMI one over Xmas and I'm putting it on tomorrow.

I'm picturing very...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-15-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,752
Posted By Thirim

Re: 85 Z28 LT1 Swap

Sorry, skimmed your post. Looks great. I noticed you ty-rap'd your throttle cable to the motor. I welded then redrilled and then filed the hole square to use my factory throttle linkage. after a coat...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-10-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By Thirim

Who has put AC in their LT1 with vette accessories?

It's not a easy thing to search for but I'm looking for someone who has put AC into their thirdgen using Vette accessories. I'm looking for advice and pics. I'm assuming I need the Vette AC hose from...
Forum: Car Audio
06-06-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,439
Posted By Thirim

Re: How many amps does the Power Antenna need?

use the car's battery.
Black wire is ground and I think it's one of the others to make it go out and the other to go in. might be 1 to go out and both to go in.. It will take 5 sec the figure it but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 fan issues

A10 & A11 of the PCM is the control for the fans. Should be Dk blue and Dk Green on the relays. I am pretty sure they are grounds.
Fan1 turns on when engine reaches temp1 and both turn on when it...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
08-22-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By Thirim

Looking for Corvette LT1 hoses/accumulator

Looking for hoses and accumulator from an lt1 vette. Trying to convert Vette AC to 89TA. At least the hose from the compressor would be great!

Thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-27-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Thirim

Re: t56, lt1, need slave cyl spacer thickness

I researched the hell out of it and came up with a 2" spacer (not sure if that's correct). I just made something to go over the studs..
89 cavalier eh? .. any pics of the setup?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-26-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Thirim

t56, lt1, need slave cyl spacer thickness

Anyone know or can measure the thickness of the slave cylinder spacer for the bellhousing for a 94-97 t56?
Thanks
Forum: Body
10-23-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By Thirim

Re: Firebird/TA signal light clips?

any work arounds? .. I guess I could carefully make a bigger hole for a bigger grommet
Forum: Body
10-15-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By Thirim

Firebird/TA signal light clips?

Front signal lights on 82-90 Firebird/TA have screw grommets in the sheet metal between rad and nose. 2 per signal light. Mine are rotten and broke. Anyone know where to source new ones?
Again, they...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By Thirim

Re: Power steering help. custom lines

Thanks guys, I made another visit to the local hydraulic shop again. This time I left with a piece of hose with a crimped on 90deg and a compression JIC fitting. plan to cut off the steel pipe on the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By Thirim

Re: Power steering help. custom lines

Great pic and good tips but all I can find at Aeroequip and Fragola are 90deg fittings for PS hose. It's easy to find 1500-2000psi rated hose at Summit etc. I have very little experience with -an...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By Thirim

Power steering help. custom lines

Lots of steering stuff in here, not sure if this fits.
I need to make some custom lines. I've bought adapters to convert the GM style oring fittings to -6an. I need around 120deg-150deg bend on one...
Forum: Convertibles
06-26-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,933
Posted By Thirim

Re: 92 Corvette LT1 swap into my Iroc convertible!

ok based on your pics I figured the bracket out, 3 holes lining up, I'm good with deleting the bars behind..
How did you make the PS pressure hose work?
Forum: Convertibles
06-25-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,933
Posted By Thirim

Re: 92 Corvette LT1 swap into my Iroc convertible!

Kinda ressurecting the dead here but I'm curious as to how you bolted on the accessory bracket? I see 2 holes that line up on the front of mine and a series of rods and brackets of the back that line...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By Thirim

LT1 Vette acc. Need help bolting it up.

Has anyone installed the LT1 Vette Accessories (PS tank on pass side) on their car?
I recently bought a kit and I'm having trouble finding where all the parts go.
For instance there are 3 rods to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-10-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 corvette accessory bracket

Thanks but I already have that. I'm doing a 383 LT1 from 350LT1 swap and since I need to replace worn accessories I thought it would be cool to actually hook up the AC lol.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-09-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 corvette accessory bracket

Still have this? .. Pics?
Thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1, What about that PS tank?

Mine is barely hanging on. I quickly bent piece of flatbar and drilled a couple holes. It's just sitting on one of the studs for the strut tower with a nut to hold it down. It works but it's not...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-01-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By Thirim

Re: Wtd: LT1 aftermarket clutch / flywheel

Got what I needed. Thanks for the interest.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-28-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By Thirim

LT1, What about that PS tank?

I'm at my motor again and since I've never been happy with the PS tank mounting, I'm wondering what everyone is doing with it?
Pics would be great!
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
03-05-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By Thirim

Wtd: LT1 aftermarket clutch / flywheel

Looking for an after market clutch and possibly flywheel. I expect to be in the 450-500hp range but I'm going to want insurance. Something like a Spec 2+ or comparable. It's a street car so I'm not...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-29-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By Thirim

LT1 switching to LS2 COP setup. need to change sparkplugs?

I have switched my LT1 over to Coil on Plug using LS2 coils.
I'm curious if I should be changing the plug to a different type? Hotter, colder etc?

Thanks
Forum: Electronics
10-04-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,798
Posted By Thirim

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

if you're doubting the computer, pull a plug and see how it's burning/ ;)
You can have lean and tramp on the gas to stall it. fuel pressure would do this.. lack of fuel and now more air..
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-04-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,536
Posted By Thirim

Re: lt1 swaps what cables??

I'm using LT1 bracket and TPI cable.. They don't go together but I didn't have the LT1 cable. I had to weld the hole in the bracket a bit and cut it out to be square like the TPI end.. If you have...
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By Thirim

Re: Fuseable link wire near radiator getting hot. Why?

all wires with current going through them will heat up.. Not hot to the touch but they get warmer. If you exceed the rating of the gauge of wire enough then it will literally turn into a red hot...
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,309
Posted By Thirim

Re: What is this purple wire?

I guess the advantage to that jumper if it is the starter wire, if you pull it, then likely no one is going to steal your ride. They'll think it's something more complicated to get it to run lol
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,309
Posted By Thirim

Re: What is this purple wire?

only purple wire on that side that I know of is the starter wire. It's not supposed to have a connector on it like that though. pull the jumper and if the starter doesn't do anything then that's it....
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,798
Posted By Thirim

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

any higher resolution pics of the engine bay? .. Kinda helps with the visual. We're all picturing a mint new TPI motor, or a completely worn out one.. Might pick up something in a pic ;)
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 55,798
Posted By Thirim

Re: 89 Cranks... No Spark

I read somewhere in the thread that you threw a distributor at it? ... Check your timing.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-27-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 43,559
Posted By Thirim

Re: Bypassing VSS buffer box

I know on the LT1 (looks like the same on LS1) the VSS goes directly into the ECM and there is an output for the speedometer. No box required. You only need a box (SGI-5) when you're using the wrong...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-27-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 62,578
Posted By Thirim

Re: power window relay kit EASY to install!

Where are we with current pricing and options? I want to order :)
Thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-13-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,256
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1, Megasquirt 3x, Seq Fuel/Spark lS2 coils Success!

Basically you get yourself a Megasquirt 3 with the 3x addon. I got mine from DIYAutoTune.com
You get yourself your choosing of coil near plug logic coils (any of the LS coils for example). I chose...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-10-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,256
Posted By Thirim

LT1, Megasquirt 3x, Seq Fuel/Spark lS2 coils Success!

Relatively stock LT1, LS2 Coils via EFIConnections brackets, Using the Optispark as my crank/cam sensor.

Running Megasquirt 3x.

I have no pictures or anything yet, just throwing it out there...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-09-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 stock timing question

sweet, makes it easy for me. Thanks :)
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-08-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Posted By Thirim

LT1 stock timing question

Is there any mechanical advance timing in a stock fbody LT1? I changed computers and I'm without a timing mark nor a timing light. I just want to confirm the PCM throws all the timing at the opti or...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-31-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 lower rad hose, quick question

Thanks.. the universal hose was my fix as well.. I was thinking someone had figured out something that fits without the ribs.
The '95 hose won't fit?
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-31-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Thirim

LT1 lower rad hose, quick question

It's been 10 years since I swapped my LT1, at the time I pieced together a lower rad hose.
What lower rad hose works for thirdgen rad and LT1?

Thanks!
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-06-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By Thirim

Looking for 24x LT1 engine pics.

I'm looking for pics of LT1 swaps using coil on plug.
I'm having trouble figuring out how to neatly run my heater hoses to/from the heater core. (AC car)

Thanks
Forum: Electronics
06-28-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By Thirim

89 TA, C100 A7. need info

89 TA
C100, A7 PNK/BLK

I searched and the best I can figure is that this is emissions stuff?
I'm wondering if anyone knows which fuse this comes off? Or has a document showing this? .. I'm in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-03-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By Thirim

vented optispark white and black connectors?

I have 2 optisparks, both vented. One has a black 4pin elec connector and the other is white.
I know I've seen something on this but can't find it.
One of these optisparks is clean and beautiful...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Thirim

Re: Lt1 problems intermittant looses spark after warm up

Do you have spark?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Thirim

Re: Lt1 problems intermittant looses spark after warm up

not sure on the VSS but I doubt it. The PCM needs the MAP/MAF/TPS though. Speed really has little if anything to do with the PCM, think about it, you're doing 50mph on a flat road or straight up a...
Forum: Car Audio
04-10-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By Thirim

Re: Front Speaker Plates That Fit

Don't just buy 4x6 speakers especially if you're buying quality. The higher end speakers have larger diameter and depth magnets. At least on my '89 TA, the vent is there and there is a specific size...
Forum: Car Audio
04-08-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,232
Posted By Thirim

Re: I need help, creating high quality audio.

Pics are old, but was my set up back in the day. I quickly swapped those subs for better Aluma Pro 12's.
6.5's in the kicks and 5.25" in place of the 6x9 but oly because they were high end JL's .....
Forum: Car Audio
04-06-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,232
Posted By Thirim

Re: I need help, creating high quality audio.

JVC double din head units are nice. You'll need to pick up or DIY a double din plate.
You can change the color of the face to any color.
If you want "loud" bass, then you need big bass in our cars....
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-03-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Thirim

Re: '94 LT1 swap advice/help

Corvette LT1 bracket works fine but you need the accessories and damper. Spacing off the block is different than Fbody.
Custom AC lines and notching of the kmember are required to use AC on Fbody...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-03-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Thirim

Re: '94 LT1 swap advice/help

:yup:

Won't be much left to worry about.. Fuel pump.. fans if you're not swapping the 4th gen ones.. Some power and Gnds.. big project all at once though. I'd keep notes.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-19-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By Thirim

Re: LT1 swap advice

If you had a LT1 harness/PCM and put it all together on your car, you'd be left with less than a dozen wires to figure out. You'd be missing your fuel pump but it's basically just power and ground...
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