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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,479
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

Used the LED flashers with the extra ground wire, still working great here too!
Forum: Interior
06-27-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

Hey Carlos! How's it going?

Still looks exactly the same, there are some little plastic friction spots were the SEM came off .

If I would do it again I would replace as many plastics parts...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,589
Posted By thomas1976

Re: August 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thank you for the nomination!

I was out of town until yesterday, but this was a good excuse to take out my thirdgen for a ride and have my wife snap some nice pictures of it.

Bought this 91...
Forum: Interior
07-07-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

You could try to send her a PM.

I got the seat covers from rubik818, you can order standard ultima seat covers, just gotta let him know what you want....
Forum: Interior
07-05-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

Rob this was a while ago, but she's a member of tgo https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/member.php?u=83734

Something like that, I sent her a set of used sun visors to recover, she did not put the...
Forum: Interior
07-05-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

Headliner and sail panel fabric is soft, not vinyl, I ordered it from the Thecovergirl.
I sent her my sun visors to recover and she sent me the same headliner fabric (Tan#2127) for me to recover the...
Forum: Interior
07-05-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

Hi Rob,
the perforated vinyl I used is the same that's in the center of the ultima seats and comes from the same place as these seat covers.
Removed the L retainer trim, glued in the vinyl and put...
Forum: TBI
05-14-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,404
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 305 surging after warm at idle

Tired fuel pump (check fuel pressure).
Failing alternator voltage regulator (check if voltage drops at lower rpm).
Forum: TBI
11-27-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,497
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 355 SBC TBI buildup

:thumbsup: Good job!
Forum: TBI
06-19-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,357
Posted By thomas1976

Re: AVRFPR for TBI - direct replacement -

This adventure stopped with the 1st prototype. The cost per unit turned out to be to high.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,479
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

Sorry I did not have time reply earlier.
With park lights on, the front park lights and side marker flash together. (stock they alternate)
Cheers...
Forum: TBI
04-03-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,810
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 454 TBI throttle body on 355 cui engine ??

I have the 80 lb injectors with a VRFPR on my 360, no problem. Not perfect but neither was it from the factory.
Forum: TBI
04-03-2016, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,497
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 355 SBC TBI buildup

I would go with hypereutetic pistons on a fuel injected engine, they are dimensionally more stable with the usual temperature variations. Forged only if using forced induction, Nitrous or a carb....
Forum: TBI
03-31-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,497
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 355 SBC TBI buildup

Stock piston compression hight 1.56".

Schurkey is giving you some good tips.

I would not rush with ordering the parts, think it all true and then why not order a custom kit from cncmotorsports...
Forum: Body
12-27-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,645
Posted By thomas1976

Re: time to do the door hinges

There is no space to work, door has to come off.

The pin on the bottom hinge is simple to remove, though the door has to come off for that one too....
Forum: Body
12-26-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,645
Posted By thomas1976

Re: time to do the door hinges

I don't think so, but I would have to look at it again, I remember it being a tight spot, particularly the lower one.
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,599
Posted By thomas1976

Re: D*&@N!!! Taillight delaminating! NOS option???

Sorry I can't comment on that as I only opened the 91-92 taillights.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-14-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 71,805
Posted By thomas1976

Re: The "Red Dragon" 1987 Formula 350

Cool project!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By thomas1976

Re: door hinge or pin>?

Here are some pics and input
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/body/281304d1407534452-door-hinge-roller-pin-removing-roller-pin-3.jpg...
Forum: Interior
11-14-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,625
Posted By thomas1976

Re: New beechwood trans am interior

Thanks :) I also did a complete black interior
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/members-firebirds/261657d1373481799-diy-new-black-interior-dsc00953-196ko.jpg...
Forum: TBI
11-14-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Walbro 255 with TBI overkill?

Here is an exemple of what a ACD#EP241 TPI pump can do combined with #80/hr TBI injectors ;)
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/688224-tbi-simple-fun.html#post5630179
Forum: TBI
11-14-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,734
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Just wanted to say thanks

Sounds good :burnout:
Forum: TBI
08-11-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,069
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Need help with air cleaner

:yup: the IAT sensor, FYI the one used for the LT1 engines works well and is smaller than the O.E. one.
Forum: TBI
08-11-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By thomas1976

Re: speed sensor for 700r4

Good to hear it worked out :thumbsup:

A good rebuild kit for 170$ is a steal, make sure it has all you need, including the bushings.
Forum: TBI
08-11-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,401
Posted By thomas1976

Re: boring out a Edelbrock 3704 to 46mm

My DIY reworked 3704 works well on my DIY combo that is certainly making over 300RWHP. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/688146-porting-edelbrock-tbi-3704-a.html#post5629515

I would not cut...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,205
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 5.0 TBI LO3 dyno + 081 heads swap

Keep up the good work, this is really cool!

That bird really 4WD ??? if so you need to share some pics and input!
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By thomas1976

Re: out with old- in with new

Looks good Ronny, were you able to do fair comparison and what's your feed back was it worth to spend the extra $$$$ ?
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Cam swap newbie

That cam will certainly be better than the O.E. peanut cam in the LO3, additionally it will require at least matching valve springs, fueling upgrades and tuning.

The "LT1 cam digest" tread has...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Carb or TBI?

If it originally had a carb, I would keep it carb.

TBI can support some decent power and will cost a lot less then the self learning EFI set-ups, though you will need to do some of the tuning...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By thomas1976

Re: speed sensor for 700r4

It should work, make sure the driven gear on the trans output shaft is the same as on your old transmission.

I had good look with the rebuild kit from https://www.700r4l60e.com...
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 10 years ago, tbi life.

Still use my IBM think pad 600 to tune my TBI and run dyno programs, thats all I use it for :nod:
Forum: TBI
08-04-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Edelbrock 3704 a bad choice.?

The performer is certainly not the best intake, but you will not lose power.
People generally expect huge gains when they bolt it on their LO3 or similar low output engines, but that is not going to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-18-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,938
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Show me your T Topped third gen!

Wow all I can say is beautiful pictures of beautiful cars :thumbsup:

This is the best I could come up with. ...
Forum: TBI
07-13-2015, 03:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Rebuild Kits... Good idea?

I am with Shurkey on this one.

At this point a 350 is the way to go, you could always make two calibrations, one for dad and a lame one for the young boy :D
Forum: TBI
07-13-2015, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By thomas1976

Re: want to upgrade 305 tbi for now

I dont know about your 87 305, but generally heads, cam, exhaust and fueling is where you need to start spending $$$$ to make power.

Fuel pump, VRFPR, EBL flash, heated O2 sensor are the first...
Forum: TBI
07-09-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By thomas1976

Re: thinking about swapping 305 tbi to 350

Sounds good, follow the stickies https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/391406-budget-tbi-buildup.html you can keep the LO3 as backup or start changing the internals to run a turbo.
Forum: TBI
07-09-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By thomas1976

Re: What PROM do I need?

The 355 will probably be capable of producing 100hp more that the LO3 does, tweaking the just the chip will not get the job done.

I also bought that same piece of junk 700R4 Raptor from PATC, it...
Forum: Interior
05-30-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,237
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Recaro seats RESTORED!!!

Nice seats, nice color choice ! Black with tan interior is very cool.
Forum: TBI
04-17-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Back On The Road After 7 1/2 Years

Wow! at least you can enjoy your thirdgen now.

b) maybe these? http://www.top-downsolutions.com/Body-Parts/Body-and-Interior/sun-visor-sleeve
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,395
Posted By thomas1976

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

Looks like fun :)

The little breather on top of the axle is the Axle housing vent.

I started using rubber transmission pan gaskets on all my vehicles, makes servicing much cleaner and quicker....
Forum: Interior
04-15-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,953
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Quality of the AAC molded carpet?

The ACC cut pile carpet is practically identical to the O.E. carpet.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-20-2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 835
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Help- converting to tbi from carb engine

Should find the ESC module explained here https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/379459-how-305-350-swap.html

EBL http://www.dynamicefi.com/EBL_Flash.php

VRFPR...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-14-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,395
Posted By thomas1976

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

Nice! is that the tails shaft bushing in front of the spark plugs?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 835
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Help- converting to tbi from carb engine

You probably need something like this TBI to Sqaure Bore Carb Intake Adapter 1 2" 6061 Aluminum | eBay

A TPI fuel pump should be good for at least 400 fwhp with the big TBI injectors.

+ Knock...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 700r4 low and high rpm shifts

After all it sounds like you may need at least a magical screwdriver :rolleyes:

I would inspect the VB at your place, to start with.
Forum: TBI
03-11-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,770
Posted By thomas1976

Re: More Power

Is this a typo or do these blocks have extra low decks?
Forum: TBI
03-10-2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By thomas1976

Re: Anyone have an air intake setup like this?

Nice! It is a DIY part, made out of fiberglass.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-10-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 700r4 low and high rpm shifts

Sounds lika all you need is a screwdriver. And if it is still binding and you need a replacement, you will probably have to transfer the weights and springs to the new replacement.
Forum: TBI
03-09-2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,770
Posted By thomas1976

Re: More Power

How did they come up with such low 9.1:1 CR, did they use a thick gasket?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2015, 04:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By thomas1976

Re: 700r4 low and high rpm shifts

Dont need a new one, can gently tap all around it with the back of a screwdriver by making sure the plunger moves freely.
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