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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By mike_c

Re: 91 L98 just cranks sometimes starts

I've had 2 sets of rebuilt Bosch IIIs in mine from FIC. I'm very pleased with them. I had stock size and then put in 32lbs when I redid the engine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By mike_c

Re: 91 L98 just cranks sometimes starts

I know you replaced the fuel pump and filter, but have you verified the engine is actually getting fuel? If it'll only turn over with starting fluid, I would think that its not. Check the fuel...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-24-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

Been a long time since I last posted on TGO. The car is still alive and well, and this past year I got hooked on autocross. I run it in the SCCA CAM (classic American muscle) class. It's not a super...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By mike_c

Re: Anyone have issues with Accel base not sealing with milled heads?

Well, kinda forgot about this thread... Ended up not being an issue. Everything sealed up just fine.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-06-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By mike_c

Re: Competiton Engineering bolt in SFC install question

I also called CE and they weren't any help. I'm planning on having these welded in anyway, so maybe skipping that bolt won't be that big of a deal.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-06-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By mike_c

Competiton Engineering bolt in SFC install question

Those of you with Competition Engineering C3111 bolt on subframe connectors, how did you drill the front most hole in the rear subframe/LCA mount? There's no room to get a drill in there. Maybe a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-01-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By mike_c

Re: the blue devilz ak.a. tpi terror

Lookin good! Your car's been a longtime favorite of mine.
Forum: Body
01-27-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,167
Posted By mike_c

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

I got the sheet metal from Home Depot. I don't recall what gauge it was, but it was close enough in thickness for me. I just cut a strip off that was the same width as the original lip that's on...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

Haven't updated this in a while... so back in October, I bought a set of Hawk's 17x9 GTA wheels. Here they are mounted, so far I'm very pleased with how they look and fit. It's a really subtle...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,571
Posted By mike_c

Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator AND leak in the tank?

So you think the surging idle I'm having is unrelated? It's gone from doing it once in a while to all the time in a matter of a couple weeks. How long should the rail hold pressure? It bleeds down to...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,571
Posted By mike_c

Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator AND leak in the tank?

At idle it's at 40 psi. Cruising it's at about 38 psi. Deceleration in gear it drops to 35 and WOT is 42-45. Any ideas what's going on here?
Forum: TPI
08-27-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,571
Posted By mike_c

Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator AND leak in the tank?

I should also add that I replaced the fuel pump last year with a Walboro 255 and I reused the old pulsation dampener because I didn't know any better. After doing some more reading on the boards, I'm...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,571
Posted By mike_c

Bad fuel pressure regulator AND leak in the tank?

I've been having an idling issue and I think it may be a result of a fueling problem. The idle used to surge intermittently but now it does it nearly all the time. I did some fuel pressure tests...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-12-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,146
Posted By mike_c

Re: 2015 Carlisle GM Nationals

Sounds good, see you guys there. Steve, I'll be sure to stop by.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-10-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,146
Posted By mike_c

2015 Carlisle GM Nationals

Anyone on here going? I'll be there with my GTA on Saturday the 27th.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-19-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,430
Posted By mike_c

Re: Anyone used the complete weatherstrip kit from Camaro Central?

I ended up buying that same Metro kit, but from Amazon. They were selling it for way less than everyone else.
Forum: Body
05-19-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,167
Posted By mike_c

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

83Chimaera, I'll be following your weatherstripping install advice to a t when I get around to doing it. I just need a full day that I can devote to it.
Forum: Body
05-19-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,167
Posted By mike_c

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

Here's what I ended up doing. I wire wheeled all the rust off, tacked on some strips of new metal along the channel lip where it was still solid, put some seam sealer on it, then primed and painted....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-09-2015, 01:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,430
Posted By mike_c

Anyone used the complete weatherstrip kit from Camaro Central?

This one specifically:
http://www.camarocentral.com/1982_1992_Complete_Rubber_Weatherstripping_Kit_For_p/wea-182.htm
It comes with everything and seems to be a pretty good price. 1AAuto is out of...
Forum: Body
05-08-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,167
Posted By mike_c

T-top channel rust - what should I do?

I took the T-tops off for the first time in years today and was immediately greeted by an old friend...rust. The T-top bar has it the worst, but that can be replaced so I'm not too worried about it....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-11-2015, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,148
Posted By mike_c

Re: RAM Powergrip T56 clutch - 98516HD - Anyone using this?

Well after a few thousand miles of use, I can safely say that my RAM clutch is finally broken in. I like it. I estimate my engine's making 380-400 at the crank and it holds the power just fine. It's...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-11-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,445
Posted By mike_c

Very pleased with Hawk's 10:1 remanufactured steering box

I bought this box from Hawk's to replace my sloppy and leaky parts store special steering box. So far I'm pretty impressed with it. The 10:1 ratio is QUICK. Much quicker than I expected, but I like...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-11-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,736
Posted By mike_c

Re: OER manufactured replacement GTA wheel - looking for feedback / comments on finis

I bought a set in gold in 2009 after an "off road excursion" bent up two of my original GTA wheels. They looked great for about two years until the clear coat on the lips started to get hazy and...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By mike_c

Re: are there any aftermarket rockers that will fit under factory valve covers ?

COMP 1018 rockers fit under my stock centerbolt valve covers with no clearance issues whatsoever. Note that these rockers are not self aligning.

http://www.jegs.com/i/COMP+Cams/249/1018-16/10002/-1
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-17-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,334
Posted By mike_c

Re: My 89 formula 350 ASC vert

Good to see it being revived! And do I spy SLP Tri-y's?
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-30-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

Thanks guys! I still drive it year round as long as the weather's not nasty. It's just too much fun to drive to put it away for the winter, so I'll take it out for a spin here and there during the...
Forum: Sponsored Vendors
12-18-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,247
Posted By mike_c

Re: Firehawk Style Roll Cage IN STOCK, Fits Coupe or Convertible

Is this legal for any competition? SCCA, NHRA?
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-18-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

So... long time and no update. I finally got the car running in early June. It had some teething issues early on, but I think a lot the issues were due to it sitting for so long. I managed to get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-18-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By mike_c

Re: will the Kenny Brown STB fit over the SuperRam??????????????

Just wanted to give a definitive answer here because I couldn't find an answer when I was looking for one. Yes, the Kenny Brown STB will fit over a Super Ram intake, but not without a little...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By mike_c

Re: Coolant leak at back of engine - possible sources?

I pressurized the cooling system and sure enough, it ended up being the intake gasket. Thankfully, it didn't seem to be leaking internally. Glad I caught it when I did.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By mike_c

Re: Coolant leak at back of engine - possible sources?

I'll also add that the coolant in the overflow or radiatior isn't noticeably low. I also changed the oil last week and there was no sign of coolant in the oil either.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Posted By mike_c

Coolant leak at back of engine - possible sources?

I noticed a small coolant leak at the back of the engine yesterday. I can see where it ran down behind the passenger side head, ran off the starter and dripped on the collector of the header (I have...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By mike_c

Re: Rough idle and low rpm part throttle stumble - I'm stumped

Finally got it figured out! I datalogged it the other day and compared it to some old logs that I had. MAF values all seemed normal and nothing else really seemed out of whack. So on a hunch, I went...
Forum: TPI
09-26-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By mike_c

Re: Rough idle and low rpm part throttle stumble - I'm stumped

Thanks for the tip. I'll give the relays a try tomorrow if I can track some down locally. The maf and related relays being the issue makes sense because iirc, the ecm takes inputs from the maf up...
Forum: TPI
09-26-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By mike_c

Re: Rough idle and low rpm part throttle stumble - I'm stumped

Forgot to mention that, no stored codes and no cel. Maf is older, but was replaced a few years ago. I'll swap out the maf relays with some spares and see what happens. Now that you mention it I...
Forum: TPI
09-26-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By mike_c

Rough idle and low rpm part throttle stumble - I'm stumped

The car idles rougher than normal and there is a low rpm miss/stumble below about 2000 rpms. This started after my MSD distributor took a dump on me. It would barely turn over with the MSD in it and...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-23-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

I think I have the no start issue figured out. The timing mark on the dampener was not consistent with TDC on the timing pointer so I the ignition timing is way off. I'll try to get it worked out...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-22-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

I ended up mounting the coil on the firewall. I'm having an issue with it not wanting to start. It's getting fuel and spark, so I'm thinking I might have the rockers too tight. I'm going to re-do...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,237
Posted By mike_c

Re: Any reason not to keep the manual clutch style?

I think the answer is pretty clear here. Hydraulic clutches are miles better than manual clutches for all the above reasons. Converting it is certainly cheap and easy enough to do.
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-16-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,918
Posted By mike_c

Re: Finally finished the 1982 Recaro TA.

Car looks awesome! You don't see many early T/A in that kind of shape. Great job on the resto!
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-14-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

Long time, no update! I've been busy working on getting a new job, so the car got put on the back burner yet again. Anyhow, here's where I am now.

Finally got the intake, fuel rails, injectors,...
Forum: TPI
05-10-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,772
Posted By mike_c

Where to buy schrader valve gasket/washer/o-ring

Is it possible to buy just this gasket by itself? I see GM part #17110854 includes this gasket with the valve for about $40, but I don't need the whole thing. This is the washer/gasket I'm talking...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-29-2014, 01:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 829
Posted By mike_c

Re: troddle body for sale

Still available?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-19-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,028
Posted By mike_c

Re: Classic car insurance

That's good to know! I'll be looking into Hagerty when/if I get my T/A back together. Off the top of their head, does anyone know if Hagerty or any other classic car insurance provider will insure...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-19-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

Thanks for the links on valve adjustment guys! That has a HUGE help. I was sweating that step for no reason, it went much smoother than I expected. I got them all setup today and it looks like the...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-19-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By mike_c

Re: Anyone have issues with Accel base not sealing with milled heads?

Finally got around to test fitting the intake and all the bolt holes line up and thread into the heads with no issues. The angles look ok to me too. What do you guys think? This is with 1205 gaskets...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-18-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By mike_c

Re: Bought a previously modified Super Ram - I have some questions

Ok, so out of curiosity I checked to see if that coolant port was totally blocked by running some water through it and it isn't entirely blocked. Water still trickles through to the other side. What...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-18-2014, 02:44 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,056
Posted By mike_c

Re: My GTA

I haven't been working on the car too much lately mostly because it's been so cold here lately. I have made a fair bit of progress in the last few weeks though working on it a few hours here and...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-18-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By mike_c

Bought a previously modified Super Ram - I have some questions

First, what thickness gasket material are you guys using when you make your gaskets? The stuff I used is too thick and is keeping the plenum from lining up with the runners when I did a test fit....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By mike_c

How much thread sealer to use on head bolts?

How much should I be using? Just enough to cover the threads? Or do I need to really slop it on there? Also, what type do you recommend? Something with Teflon I would assume. Thanks!
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