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Forum: TPI
04-04-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,490
Posted By firebirdjones

Re: Adjustable MAF sensor?

I am pretty sure that the aftermarket adjustable MAF still uses your factory connector, but the burnoff mechanism is no longer there and the burnoff relays are no longer needed. No mods to the car...
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Re: Installed LS-1 fan assembly in my 3rd gen

Oh I see. The fans themselves are the same size I believe. Although the LS1 motors are rated at different amperage than the old L98 TPI motors. They plug in and work the same,,,but the difference...
Forum: Cooling
03-27-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Re: Installed LS-1 fan assembly in my 3rd gen

Not sure exactly what part of the fan assembly you are asking about. The fans themselves are roughly the same size as the stock dual fans I pulled off. The big difference is the LS1 fans are...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-29-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By firebirdjones

I am near Cincinnati, Ohio. Larry.

I am near Cincinnati, Ohio. Larry.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-28-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By firebirdjones

M/T Drag Radials

These are brand new 295/65-15's that I put on my chevelle, literally only driven on the street about 150 miles. No drag strip passes on them.
Cost $189 a piece,,,sell the pair for $250 or best...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-28-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By firebirdjones

Sold to a happy new owner. Thanks for all the...

Sold to a happy new owner. Thanks for all the inquiries and compliments. Larry.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-27-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By firebirdjones

Sale pending.

Sale pending.
Forum: Camaros Wanted
01-26-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By firebirdjones

Hamburgers sound tempting,,,lol. Can't do a...

Hamburgers sound tempting,,,lol. Can't do a trade though, we are looking to move to Arizona, I have 10 cars and need to sell a couple to help lessen the burden of moving.
Yes we get snow here...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-26-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By firebirdjones

Forsale, 88 iroc L98 69,000 orig miles

Extremely nice 350 TPI Iroc with solid roof. Adult owned and always garage kept. Very nice original paint with only a slight milkyness on the roof that can only be seen in the garage under...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
01-26-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By firebirdjones

I am selling mine due to moving to Arizona. 88...

I am selling mine due to moving to Arizona. 88 L98 Iroc,,,not a clone. 69,000 original miles, mint interior, original paint is extremely nice. Garage kept all it's life and adult owned. Hard to...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
01-26-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By firebirdjones

I have my 88 Iroc forsale near Cincinnati, only...

I have my 88 Iroc forsale near Cincinnati, only 69,000 original miles, factory L98 350 car,,,the real deal, about as nice as they come with original paint etc...problem is,,,I won't sell it anywhere...
Forum: Cooling
01-17-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Cool, glad to hear it. :welcome: Larry.

Cool, glad to hear it. :welcome: Larry.
Forum: Cooling
01-17-2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Sorry for the late reply. MikeH,,,,Nope I...

Sorry for the late reply.
MikeH,,,,Nope I used the dual fan upper shroud and carefully trimmed it to fit tight against the LS1 fan assembly. I just went to GM and picked up a new one to cut...
Forum: Cooling
01-04-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Yes those are LT1 fans, and they will drop in a...

Yes those are LT1 fans, and they will drop in a 3rd gen as well. I have that setup as a spare for my 97 Z28 that I found when I picked up the LS1 fan assembly so I bought both. I installed the...
Forum: Cooling
01-03-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

I just sent you an email. Yes those are LS1...

I just sent you an email. Yes those are LS1 fans, and as you can see I dropped them right in. I only wish I could get a better angle at the car for better pictures.
Thats fine posting the...
Forum: TPI
01-03-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,734
Posted By firebirdjones

BlackZ281LE,,,,,I am located near Cincinnati, Ohio

BlackZ281LE,,,,,I am located near Cincinnati, Ohio
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

I never tried but I believe the LS1 motor will...

I never tried but I believe the LS1 motor will bolt to the L98 fan assembly, as they are physically the same motor. Only difference I found in the GM books is the LS1 fan is rated a little higher...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,734
Posted By firebirdjones

88 Iroc 350 TPI with 2.77 gears and stock rubber,...

88 Iroc 350 TPI with 2.77 gears and stock rubber, 69,000 orig miles. Hooker shorty headers and Y-pipe, Edelbrock catback exhaust, K&N filters, still stock tune along with everything else stock, ran a...
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

The motors themselves are physically the same...

The motors themselves are physically the same size and should drop right into the original fan assembly of a third gen. Even the weather pack connectors are identical and plug right in.
I can...
Forum: North East Region
12-19-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,506
Posted By firebirdjones

Hey Hargrave,,,if your from Cinci I am surprised...

Hey Hargrave,,,if your from Cinci I am surprised you haven't heard of Steak and Shake in Milford. I am a regular there every Friday night,,,usually about 5-600 cars on a good weather night. It's...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-03-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,177
Posted By firebirdjones

Yep the 2.77's suck thats for sure. What really...

Yep the 2.77's suck thats for sure. What really compounds the problem is the crappy gear spread in the 700r4. It's not a good drag racing transmission at all mainly due to the huge drop you have...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-02-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,177
Posted By firebirdjones

Did you run that time with the mods in your...

Did you run that time with the mods in your signature? If so I would say you probably have a little something going on, but still a respectable time. I think you will find quite a difference with...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-28-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,177
Posted By firebirdjones

Wow I haven't seen this post in a while. To...

Wow I haven't seen this post in a while. To answer your question, when my car was a bone stocker right down to the paper air filters, it ran 14.60's at 94 mph. 60 foot times were always in the...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,899
Posted By firebirdjones

Stickies have always helped my other car in both...

Stickies have always helped my other car in both mph and et. Any time I have been able to improve my 60 foot times, both my mph and et have improved at the same time.
Could be other variables...
Forum: TPI
09-19-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,899
Posted By firebirdjones

LOL, this is a great post. I have never seen so...

LOL, this is a great post. I have never seen so many 3rd gen lovers that quabble about how fast a tuned port car can go.

Now it seems the mph is in question in some of the last few posts. I...
Forum: North East Region
09-05-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,506
Posted By firebirdjones

Wow, most of you seem to be way up north around...

Wow, most of you seem to be way up north around Cleveland or Columbus. I am down near Cincinnati. We have a rather large cruise inn on Friday nights in Milford, around 500+ cars show up if the...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-05-2006, 05:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

Oooops, sorry, you are right, I had a spelling...

Oooops, sorry, you are right, I had a spelling error, switched a couple letters by accident. I resent, let me know if it goes this time, Larry.
Forum: DIY PROM
09-04-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

I just sent you an e-mail, although your e-mail...

I just sent you an e-mail, although your e-mail in your post didn't have an ending on it, I guessed it was .com,,,,,,I hope it gets to you. Please let me know,,,,thanks again, Larry.
Forum: DIY PROM
09-04-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

If you don't mind that would be great. I will...

If you don't mind that would be great. I will email the latest chip I burned for it off of the arap bin.

The O2 reads 900.0 mv at full throttle, so I guess that is saying it's rich, sorry I...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-03-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

Nope, haven't used the wide band yet. I feel the...

Nope, haven't used the wide band yet. I feel the target A/F ratio should at least match what I am telling the computer, but it doesn't, whether thats what is coming out of the tailpipe or not really...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-03-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

Okay I found the problem, it's not a timing...

Okay I found the problem, it's not a timing issue, it seems to be a fuel trim problem.

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, had to wait for the weather to clear enough for a data log run.
...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-01-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

I checked the base timing last night, it's right...

I checked the base timing last night, it's right on 6 degrees. Double checked the chip and it's also set for 6 degrees. Fuel pressure is still on 44 lbs. where I left it too. Everything seems ok...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-31-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

Nope it's not knocking with the stock timing arap...

Nope it's not knocking with the stock timing arap table. I have even added more timing here and there with no real results or progress. I have the fans working the way I wanted, and driveability is...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-31-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By firebirdjones

Not totally happy with the arap tune

Well since I couldn't read the original chip in my 88 Iroc, (the software just wouldn't link up to the car) I had to start with a fresh chip with the arap bin since that seems to be the most popular....
Forum: Cooling
08-27-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

I can do that tomorrow, no problem. Larry.

I can do that tomorrow, no problem. Larry.
Forum: Cooling
08-27-2006, 06:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

I didn't bother to take pics but I can take some...

I didn't bother to take pics but I can take some tomorrow if you like.
Yes it has the stock radiator still in the car. Been driving it for a week now and like the new fans. Also found out...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By firebirdjones

Well there are pro's and con's to both. It comes...

Well there are pro's and con's to both. It comes down to personal preference really.

I run chevrolet 12 bolts in 2 of my cars and a 9 inch ford in 2 other cars.
I like both. I went with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2006, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By firebirdjones

sorry I should explain after I re-read that, when...

sorry I should explain after I re-read that, when I said moser cast their own center secion I was referring to the 12 bolt housings, strange and currie have someone else cast their 12 bolt housings...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2006, 05:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By firebirdjones

I agree 100% with evilcartman, the brackets that...

I agree 100% with evilcartman, the brackets that both Currie and Strange use are factory style brackets and look much nicer, and they also have small details like the metal tabs on the axle tubes...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By firebirdjones

I personally don't like dealing with Moser. Had...

I personally don't like dealing with Moser. Had a couple of bad dealings with them and one of their rearends for my buddies 4th gen howled like a school bus,,,so I stay away from them.
Always...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2006, 05:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,041
Posted By firebirdjones

Installed LS-1 fan assembly in my 3rd gen

I didn't like how my car would get warm while sitting still with the A/C blowing. I noticed it would cool down once I was moving and came to the conclusion that the factory dual fan setup sucks, and...
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By firebirdjones

Oooops, just to add,,,,did your factory 3rd gen...

Oooops, just to add,,,,did your factory 3rd gen weather pack connectors plug into the LT-1 fan motors? According to my GM crash book the fan motors are the same (for the most part) Larry.
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By firebirdjones

Okay, gotcha. Sounds like I will have to fab...

Okay, gotcha. Sounds like I will have to fab something for that then.

Looks like a doable project, guess I will dive in and see what happens. Thanks again, Larry.
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By firebirdjones

Okay,,,I noticed the plastic piece laying in the...

Okay,,,I noticed the plastic piece laying in the bottom of the core support on the Iroc for the factory dual fans to bolt to. I guess you are saying I need to remove that and get one from an LT-1...
Forum: Cooling
08-13-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By firebirdjones

LT-1, LS-1 fan swap?

I have an L-98 Iroc with factory dual fans. My fans are starting to go south and pulling too much amperage. Rather than just replace the fan motors on a pair of fans that I feel are not that...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-07-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By firebirdjones

Timing table question

I need a little clerification. 88 Iroc MAF car. Working the arap bin, and I am a little confused as to what the numbers accross the top of the graph represent. I am aware that the higher the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-20-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By firebirdjones

Well thats hard to say, since GM has used so many...

Well thats hard to say, since GM has used so many different sizes over the years, and then you have people changing things on top of that for different reasons, theres no telling what it might be. ...
Forum: Carburetors
07-18-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By firebirdjones

Hmmmmm

Well I am not sure what your timing tab looks like so I can't give you a definate answer as to what numbers are where. I don't want to mislead you. Generally speaking if you can find 0 on the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By firebirdjones

It's OK, just do what you can, nobody is going to...

It's OK, just do what you can, nobody is going to bash you, at least I am not like that anyway. I was just curious about your combination and what tools you had to work with so I could give you more...
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By firebirdjones

Timing

Also,,,checking your base timing (initial) should be done with the vacuum disconnected. If you had 10 degrees with the vacuum hooked up then you don't have near enough initial timing, (or your...
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