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Forum: Electronics
09-20-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,065
Posted By Rob91GTA

I am having the same problem as white91formula...

I am having the same problem as white91formula described in the first post! When I turn only my parking lights on, the headlights pop up and they never used to. I'd really like to know what is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By Rob91GTA

5.0 TPI LB9 Engines - Horsepower & Torque

I have been browsing through the forums to find info on this and this thread seems to be close so I thought I would post here.

According to the horsepower technical data on this website, in 1991...
Forum: Exhaust
07-23-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rob91GTA

Hooker #16820

five7kid...thanks! Your advice paid off. I got the 16820 and it fit perfectly to the stock cat. Why Pontiac went to a 2.25" inlet and 2.50" outlet cat on a TPI engine is beyond me!! Didn't the...
Forum: Exhaust
07-12-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rob91GTA

Thanks five7kid for the info. I decided to keep...

Thanks five7kid for the info. I decided to keep my stock cat though. I figured it has the 2-1/4" inlet and 2-1/2" oulet.

The Hooker 16820 model you mentioned lists in the application notes: Fits...
Forum: Exhaust
07-11-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By Rob91GTA

Ball Flange needed on I-pipe??

I tried in another post but go no response so I thought I would try joining this one. My question is on the same idea.

I am going to keep my stock cat. For those of you that purchased the Hooker...
Forum: Exhaust
07-11-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rob91GTA

Cutting flange off Hooker #16822

I am going to keep my stock cat. For those of you that purchased the Hooker 16822 and that had to cut off the I-pipe flange to fit your cat....

Did you have to get the end of I-pipe flared to fit...
Forum: Exhaust
07-09-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rob91GTA

Hey Jeremy. Pretty simple question you...

Hey Jeremy. Pretty simple question you asked...not sure why no one has replied back. I posted recently also and am having the same problem getting a simple answer, so don't feel bad.

Anyway you...
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2005, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rob91GTA

Anybody??

Well after trying most of the day I finally got ahold of someone at Hooker that could help me!

They said that as long as the cat is either stock or a direct fit (which the Catco 4115 is),...
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By Rob91GTA

Cat & Cat-Back Compatibility

I have a 91 GTA with a 5.0 TPI HO engine. I could have sworn that when I was under the car that the outlet to my cat (I am assuming it's stock) was the flange type. But yet the Hooker 16823 for a...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Rob91GTA

Matching cat & cat-back system together

Thanks for all the suggestions! I did look into a couple of them.

After seeing the cost of the Dynomax Super Turbo cat-back I was interested and thought I would research that option. They seem...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By Rob91GTA

I have a friend that has a sign business. He has...

I have a friend that has a sign business. He has done a few car decals before but I know he mainly has business accounts for creating signs on building windows, banners, etc. I can get his contact...
Forum: Exhaust
07-01-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Rob91GTA

Which cat is better??

Not many responses. :( But thanks for those that did respond!

I have done some research on these boards on cat-back systems. I am favoring the Hooker cat-back. I have read many good reviews...
Forum: Exhaust
06-29-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Rob91GTA

Looking for cat and exhaust product opinions

Here are my car specs:

91 GTA with 5.0 TPI "F" engine with 100K miles. Engine and exhaust are all stock. Label under hood for Catalyst info reads: AIR/EGR/TWC+OC/02S.

A few questions I have...
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By Rob91GTA

ttt I thought I would bring this to the top...

ttt

I thought I would bring this to the top again cause it is a good question. A couple of these swich lights are burnt out on mine too. No luck at the pontiac dealer. I purchased some assorted...
Forum: Convertibles
06-15-2004, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By Rob91GTA

i don't know

i don't know
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-06-2004, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By Rob91GTA

Thanks everyone for your input!! Well I...

Thanks everyone for your input!!

Well I figure that if my shocks are original they probably are dead at 14 years old and almosts 100K. My standards aren't too stringent I would say. Basically...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-06-2004, 01:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 831
Posted By Rob91GTA

I had purchased a stock one off ebay over the...

I had purchased a stock one off ebay over the winter and I just got around to putting it on the car. I have driven the car since then and didn't notice a difference driving it normally. I'll have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-06-2004, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By Rob91GTA

I have heard the GTA's got the Delco shocks which...

I have heard the GTA's got the Delco shocks which are supposed to be very good. Not sure if other Firebird models got the same shocks though.

thirdgen88... How could you tell your shocks were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-05-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By Rob91GTA

Life expectancy of shocks?

I have a 91 GTA that is approaching 100K miles. I think it still has the original shocks on it. I don't know if the GTA's got better shocks than the other model Firebird's. Does anyone know?
...
Forum: Body
06-05-2004, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By Rob91GTA

I have a 91 GTA. My hatch was misaligned also...

I have a 91 GTA. My hatch was misaligned also and found most of it to be with the rear deck that slid out. So by removing the gas shocks and loosening all the deck nuts I was able to slide the deck...
Forum: Body
06-02-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,686
Posted By Rob91GTA

I find this hard to believe.... I did a search...

I find this hard to believe.... I did a search on the word "window" and found 540 topics. Out of the 540 topics I only found 1 topic that had to do with the power window rubber bumper/stopper!

I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-20-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,189
Posted By Rob91GTA

I am highly debating this too. My hood has a...

I am highly debating this too. My hood has a dent that can't be banged out so eventually I plan on getting another hood. I'de like to get something different than stock. I am not entirely fond of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-19-2004, 11:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,016
Posted By Rob91GTA

I was actually considering getting a RAII hood...

I was actually considering getting a RAII hood but now I am not sure. I never heard of the fitment issues until now. Isn't there a couple companies that make this style hood? If so is one better...
Forum: TPI
02-29-2004, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By Rob91GTA

There weren't a whole lot of responsed to this...

There weren't a whole lot of responsed to this thread. But I was wondering basically the same thing, just for a different engine.

Does anyone have a saved log of a good running 5.0 TPI that they...
Forum: Body
01-28-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By Rob91GTA

You can also check out http://www.covercraft.com...

You can also check out http://www.covercraft.com . I haven't personally used one but they look like they make high quality car covers.
Forum: TPI
01-27-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By Rob91GTA

I had the same problem. Turned out to be the...

I had the same problem. Turned out to be the vacuum line going from the throttle body to the EGR was melted. So check your vacuum lines first. If your vacuum lines are okay it could be a bad EGR...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-27-2004, 12:19 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 45,105
Posted By Rob91GTA

I am partial to Pontiac I think due to the fact...

I am partial to Pontiac I think due to the fact that my parents have a 72 LeMans with a 400 ci engine and Turbo 400 tranny. I love that banging of 2nd gear! I love the Judge's and Bandit T/A's also...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-27-2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 215,249
Posted By Rob91GTA

Not too original, but since I am a fan of Knight...

Not too original, but since I am a fan of Knight Rider I went with KITT1 on my black 91 GTA.

:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Rob91GTA

Thanks for your replies! Bandit... I...

Thanks for your replies!

Bandit... I haven't noticed any fuel consumption weirdness as far as all of a sudden. I don't know what the gas mileage should be but knowing it's a V8 I never...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2004, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Rob91GTA

Wow, I can't believe no one else has any ideas. ...

Wow, I can't believe no one else has any ideas.

:confused:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2004, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Rob91GTA

No one else with any ideas what could cause this...

No one else with any ideas what could cause this problem? EGR valve, ignition module, coil, map sensor, timing, fuel pressure, injectors, etc???? To me I wouldn't think it is ignition related but I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2004, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Rob91GTA

When my EGR wasn't functioning due to a vacuum...

When my EGR wasn't functioning due to a vacuum problem, after cruising at highway speeds for a little while my check engine light would come on. Could be any number of things though.

Next time...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Rob91GTA

Ede, thanks for the response. I will no doubt...

Ede, thanks for the response. I will no doubt have to double and triple check things.

I thought most of the settings are controlled by the ECM (timing, idle, tps, and iac)? The tps can't be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Rob91GTA

Stumbling problem with 5.0 TPI engine

I hope someone can shed light on this problem cause it is driving me crazy! I have searched and read the many other stumbling problem posts others have had but none seem to match mine.

I have a...
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