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Forum: TPI
06-16-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,171
Posted By battman

Re: Beat the Summer Heat Blues... TPI Fuel Vapor Lock

[QUOTE=chazman;6145560]I tried a vented cap on my '85. After 40 minutes of driving or fuel level below half the pump still screams.

Same here, vented cap does nothing..
Forum: DIY PROM
06-08-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By battman

Re: Reverse engineering a prom to discover mystery cam specs.

oh, And welcome to TGO!
Forum: DIY PROM
06-08-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By battman

Re: Reverse engineering a prom to discover mystery cam specs.

Cam specs cannot be derived from the calibration..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By battman

Re: Strange vibration at alt with ac on

Got the brace installed over the weekend and it still vibrates and resonates through the car.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By battman

Re: Strange vibration at alt with ac on

the boss on the water jacket has the angles off, I'm thinking I will just remove the boss that's in the way.. hopefully it will help with the vibration once installed.

Good catch Bob
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By battman

Re: Strange vibration at alt with ac on

Bob was right, I was missing the bracket..I even dug around in my TPI parts bin and found one, however there is another problem:
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-31-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,397
Views: 186,172
Posted By battman

Re: Post your best rear picture!

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By battman

Re: Strange vibration at alt with ac on

Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same issue myself..
Forum: TPI
05-25-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By battman

Re: Car runs like crap, shows codes 21 and 42

I agree with tootie pang, the firing order is not right or you damaged the plug wires in the process of changing parts..
Forum: TPI
05-24-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,154
Posted By battman

Re: Fuel Pump bought the farm?

failing fuel pump + hot weather/fuel= exact problem you are experiencing. go ahead and replace it and move on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 694
Posted By battman

Re: Iroc wont start when warm.

Sounds like a fuel delivery problem..start with checking fuel pressure, if pressure is good then check fuel injectors.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By battman

Re: 5.0 or 5.7

Says 5.0LG in the first picture, 5.7 would be stamped 5.7LG
Forum: History / Originality
05-22-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By battman

Re: What do i call my 91 GTA?

Officially all three...

Parts store its a Firebird, most people understand and recognize Trans Am, an enthusiast will refer to it as simply GTA.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,045
Posted By battman

Re: What 1.6 rockers fit under stock valve covers

yes, aluminum ones will require trimming the cross brace on one side..simple mod to keep factory valve covers with 1.6RR
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-18-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,094
Posted By battman

Re: 1992 Trans Am convertible WS6 $6500.00 obo

Thanks, this one needs to go so I can start he next project.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-10-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,094
Posted By battman

Re: 1992 Trans Am convertible WS6

The Multecs have but the O rings didn't make it..I had to replace them due to a sizable vacuum leak.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-10-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,094
Posted By battman

1992 Trans Am convertible WS6 $6500.00 obo.. sold

Up for sale is my 1992 Trans Am convertible. This car is in excellent condition and is mostly all stock. Everything works as it should, I did remove the EGR because it was defective but I have a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-06-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By battman

Re: 2017 Coker Tire Cruise In- Thirdgen Pics

It is a very clean car! I was hoping these were some members cars on here and they would chime in.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-03-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,570
Posted By battman

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

Looks to be in decent shape, might as well add another to the collection..
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-03-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By battman

Re: 2017 Coker Tire Cruise In- Thirdgen Pics

Definitly some nice rides there. The trio of 91-92 Z28's made me a little weak in the knees..I think a 91-92 Z28 is in my near future
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-03-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,144
Posted By battman

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

ZR1 Replicas with 17x11 in the back


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1093/80-20161028_135101_resize_c59412db4115a53d35784e13987ff2901ea9dff7.jpg
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-03-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By battman

2017 Coker Tire Cruise In- Thirdgen Pics

Went to the Coker tire cruise in in Chattanooga Tennessee last Saturday and I was impressed with the number of nice thirdgens that showed up!

It was a really nice event with over 2000 cars that...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By battman

Re: Need help

Are the fuel injectors original? If they are they are probably bad, 1989 was a bad year for fuel injectors in these cars.

A quick check is to unplug them and measure the resistance of each one....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By battman

Re: Advice for pre road trip engine matainance

some other things to check:

lug nuts are properly torqued
transmission fluid level
differential fluid level
brakes and brake lines
Forum: Body
03-22-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,526
Posted By battman

Re: Achilles Heal of new car (shaved doors)

I had a 92 RS that had shaved door handles (done by the previous owner) I fought them for over a year before I finally went with replacement doors. I put in several different solenoids during that...
Forum: Exhaust
03-22-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By battman

Re: Car barely runs after headers

The o2 sensor shouldn't cause the issue you are having, go back through and check all the connections you unplugged to put the headers on. Sounds like the MAF is unplugged based on your problem...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,990
Posted By battman

Re: March 2017 COTM **Winner**

just let me know, I'm always down to turn some wrenches on these cars!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-21-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,990
Posted By battman

Re: March 2017 COTM **Winner**

Congrats Bob! That's one beautiful gunmetal gray GTA you have.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-21-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,897
Posted By battman

Re: 1990 Pontiac Trans AM GTA

You know what they say.. Great minds think alike haha
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-21-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,897
Posted By battman

Re: 1990 Pontiac Trans AM GTA

would you be interested in selling the Edelbrock base plate and runners?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-14-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,634
Posted By battman

Re: 1989 GTA Trans Am PART OUT

PM sent on the transmission
Forum: TPI
03-08-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By battman

Re: TBI to TPI conversion

Off the top of my head :Intake gaskets, TPI gasket set, Throttle body, TPI Throttle cable, TPI fuel lines, fuel injectors ( if you already have them they may need to be cleaned if they have been...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-01-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,098
Posted By battman

Engine/clutch vibration after LT1 T56 swap- possible fix

Just wanted to drop this GM document I found out on the internet in regards to engine vibration with 6 speed transmissions. The document is written for dual mass flywheels used in Vettes but is...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-26-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By battman

Re: T-56 Shifter clearance issues?:(

The T56 shifter location is about 2 inches further back than the factory T5 location so you have to elongate the opening.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By battman

Re: helpfull-SGI-5 calibration

Blast from the past but for future reference this configuration/calibration was spot on for the T56 swap in my 88 GTA.
Forum: Body
01-30-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By battman

Re: Firebird Formula/GTA rear spoiler rant/idea question 4th gen

Thanks! It could have gone a little lower on the sides without much problem. I don't think you could totally get away with not building up the centers and make it look right, the spoiler would set...
Forum: Body
01-30-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By battman

Re: Firebird Formula/GTA rear spoiler rant/idea question 4th gen

That's exactly what I did on mine, I cut the sides down almost a half inch then built the centers up to match up to the deck lid.

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Forum: Body
12-27-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,612
Posted By battman

Re: Finally getting ready for paint!

Man that car is looking great, good job and congrats!
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-28-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,912
Posted By battman

Re: 88 GTA Resuscitation.. saving another one

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-16-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,570
Posted By battman

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

Great looking cars! Especially the third gen TTA.
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-14-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,912
Posted By battman

Re: 88 GTA Resuscitation.. saving another one

As Dave said, any properly welded metal is as strong as the original piece. That being said I'd just section in the new pieces, should be a fairly easy repair.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-25-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,793
Posted By battman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Nice backdrop for a photo, car is looking great!
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-22-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,912
Posted By battman

Re: 88 GTA Resuscitation.. saving another one

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it so far. I've been daily driving it for the past few weeks and enjoying every minute of it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-22-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By battman

Re: 89gta, 2 cracks in main brace front of radiator

Just fix all the cracks and broken spots the put a wonder bar on it. The wonder bar will tie the front to frame rails together and keep it from cracking again.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-21-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,963
Posted By battman

Re: Parting out 89 camaro

Grey
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By battman

Re: My first 3rd gen Camaro - Just not running good

First thing you should do is check all the vacuum lines and connections makes sure they are all good. Then check fuel pressure and make sure its within spec should be around 36psi. Also when...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-20-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,912
Posted By battman

Re: 88 GTA Resuscitation.. saving another one

True Dave, but so far I've read that most require massaging to fit. I have a good original aero spoiler on my 87 GTA and I have test fit it on an 86, 87 and 88 deck lids and it fits perfectly.
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