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Forum: Members Firebirds
04-25-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,776
Posted By battmann

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

Wheels look great!!
Forum: Interior
04-25-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,747
Posted By battmann

Re: 1982/83/84 Dashboard buttons

be careful when purchasing buttons for these early birds. the 82 and 83 defrost buttons had white backlighting while the 84 has reddish orange. if possible, get the seller to test them out before...
Forum: History / Originality
04-24-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 229
Posted By battmann

Re: My new HW 85 IROC and 2 84 Firebirds

I found the same ones over the past few months.
The Ultra Hots one just came out and you can only get it at Target. I haven’t had luck finding one & my wife bought it for me from eBay.
...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-22-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By battmann

Re: 280 mile 85 at auction

it doesn't seem like they even washed the car before taking pictures. the PS is all streaky and there's gas stains below the fuel door. the radiator overflow looks slightly aged but the washer...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-18-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 34,115
Posted By battmann

Re: TV's Shows & Movies that have 3rd Gen Camaro or Firebird

A couple minutes into the movie Office Space, they show Samir getting PO'ed about being stuck in freeway traffic. he looks to be driving a late 80's formula.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,871
Posted By battmann

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

i agree with this.
i've been building a show / pro-tour car since 2006. as i get older, i am always either short on time or money to wrap this thing up. the project is taking FOREVER! i'm too far...
Forum: Body
04-16-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 114
Posted By battmann

Re: Rear license plate screw mounting things?

are you talking about license plate nuts like the ones below? you can get these at any parts store or on Amazon
...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-15-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By battmann

Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Silver and Black

This car is listed on eBay now for $11,500


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Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By battmann

Re: Battery relocation - questions on fusing / circuit breakers

the battery relocation was a kit from Flaming River. it was this one which now looks to be discontinued. the only modification I made was to include a Ford solenoid so this wire is only powered...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By battmann

Re: Holley Terminator X vs Fitech 38350

this doesn't answer your question to that specific FITech system, but this may provide some insight.
i'm currently switching from the FITech Ultimate LS system to the Terminator X Max. i originally...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By battmann

Re: Modern digital dash display swap

the first picture would look best i think. you could probably mount screens in the square / rectangular areas and then mount them behind a big piece of thin tinted plexiglass. this would give the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-12-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 5,684
Posted By battmann

Re: Offshore cast turbo manifold LS build

glad to hear you got your main issue figured out - that's awesome!
when using the Holley alternator harness, are you guys adding a wire to the S terminal? i read about that on LS1tech and running a...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By battmann

Re: Modern digital dash display swap

that sounds like a cool idea and i've never seen that done in one of our cars. if you take this on, please start a thread for the project and share your progress.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-10-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By battmann

Re: Seatbelt Receiver Bolts

Screamin Chicken has the seat nuts:
https://screamingchicken.com/1982-92-camaro-firebird-hardware-for-front-seats/
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-10-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 27,324
Posted By battmann

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Had Panorama restore the dash buttons for both my cars. Couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. He even worked with me to create a custom fuel door release using an extra hatch release button I...
Forum: Interior
04-10-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,747
Posted By battmann

Re: 1982/83/84 Dashboard buttons

I had Panorama restore the buttons for both my ‘84 TAs and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. He even worked with me to create a custom fuel door release button using an extra hatch...
Forum: Power Adders
04-09-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 5,684
Posted By battmann

Re: Offshore cast turbo manifold LS build

man anesthes - i feel your pain. you're kind of in the same boat as me... except you got much farther with turning your engine than i ever did with the FITech system.
i'm just finishing up swapping...
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 107,320
Posted By battmann

Re: Installation of CXRacing's LS based third-gen turbo kit

still working on making the switch. first i had to remove the top end of the engine and drop the dash to remove the FITech system and install the Term X harnesses. the Term X harnesses had more...
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By battmann

Battery relocation - questions on fusing / circuit breakers

I relocated my battery to the hatch during my LS swap and everything was working fine but am now trying to add some circuit breakers so everything is protected. Below is a diagram of what I’m trying...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By battmann

Re: Trouble finding this paint color and code

Remove and take a headlight cover to an automotive paint store. They can scan it and mix up matching paint.
Forum: Interior
04-05-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By battmann

Re: Closed // HELP: How to remove connectors from dash?

awesome - glad you were able to make sense of my description :thumbsup:
Forum: Interior
04-05-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By battmann

Re: HELP: How to remove connectors from dash?

those connectors push in from the rear of the dash. there's tabs on the connector that lock in place behind small tabs on the dash to hold them in place. if you pull the connector towards you...
Forum: History / Originality
04-04-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,077
Posted By battmann

Re: Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....

here's a thread where the OP had custom GTA emblems made. looks like they turned out really nice. company who made them is emblempros (https://www.emblempros.com/home)...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-04-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 185
Posted By battmann

Re: [WTB] 82-84 trans am B97 rear wheel Spoilers

i'm not sure what the official GM name is for these but i've also heard people refer to them as rock deflectors or stone guards.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-02-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By battmann

Re: WTB: ‘84 console latch & ac/heater vacuum manifold

My 84 TA had the same issue with the console latch. A fix I did that worked pretty good was the following: I cut off the plastic “spring” pieces and then found some vacuum hose that filled in the gap...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By battmann

Re: How to attach DBC cable stop to aftermarket intake?

I have the same intake on my LQ4 and used this bracket to install a stock f-body cable.

https://www.lsxceleration.com/ls-92mm-102mm-4-bolt-throttle-body-cable-bracket/
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
03-31-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 309
Posted By battmann

Re: Local guy liquidating his collection in Zephyrhills, FL

Did you notice any 82-84 Trans Ams in his collection??
Forum: History / Originality
03-28-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,224
Posted By battmann

Re: 83_TA: Restoration

the attention to detail on this restoration is just amazing. love seeing the updates.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-27-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By battmann

Re: UU6 Radio

over 20 years ago i probably threw away a few of these radios when i upgraded to CD players. now i wish i would've saved them.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-26-2024, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By battmann

Re: UU6 Radio

Good luck. I’ve been looking for the same radio for years and haven’t been able to find one. This radio with red backlighting only came in 1983 Daytona 500 and 1984 Trans Ams.
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By battmann

Re: What is the best way to add multiple ignition sources

awesome - thanks for the explanations everyone!
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By battmann

Re: What is the best way to add multiple ignition sources

How does this work? Could you please share a crude diagram showing how the pink wire switches on a power center that is connected to the battery. I would think a power center connected to the battery...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,976
Posted By battmann

Re: 3rd gen Ls1 swap power steering lines????

the steel cooler lines (the two on the right side of the picture) is the factory setup. i took them from a 1984 TA L69 car. not sure if these lines were specific to that engine option.
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By battmann

What is the best way to add multiple ignition sources

Having trouble planning ignition sources for all the different accessories in my project car. I know you can use the two IGN spaces in the fuse block but I need more than just two. All of these items...
Forum: History / Originality
03-23-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 788
Posted By battmann

Re: Reproduction door stickers

I’d be interested in reproduction labels for my ‘84 TA
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 621
Posted By battmann

Re: Cowl gasket

Instead of trying to get the gasket to lay flat and straight it would probably be easier to just measure the bottom surface of the hood insert.
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 621
Posted By battmann

Re: Cowl gasket

the gasket in the Summit link is for the rear hood to cowl. the piece they're discussing is the gasket that goes under the hood bulge insert - circled in red below
...
Forum: Electronics
03-17-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,917
Posted By battmann

Re: Tapping Fuses from the Block

Could you connect an accessory that requires full time power to one of the battery power (Orange) wire side of the junction block? It seems the factory accessories that connected to this junction...
Forum: North East Region
03-17-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By battmann

Re: Rochester Street Machines car show 2024

I’ve been to this one a couple times. This is a very nice and very large show however don’t get your hopes up for winning anything. The show is political with many friends of club members winning...
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 447
Posted By battmann

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

My battery is in the hatch so no one will see it but I got these top post terminals off Amazon. I have the main battery cables going to the side threaded posts and will connect all the accessory...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By battmann

Re: 113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

how did a car in a museum come to be in this poor condition?? as previously stated this thing has wear / tear, fading, failing headliner, missing pieces, rust, paint correction... crazy
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-14-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,776
Posted By battmann

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

NICE! that's good news
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-14-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By battmann

Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Silver and Black

Love the 1984 Trans Ams - car looks sweet!
Might help if you included some interior and engine bay pics. Also the RPO sheet on the underside of the middle console lid.
Forum: History / Originality
03-13-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By battmann

Re: 113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

That doesn’t look like a 113 mile car to me - unless maybe it was stored outside.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-12-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By battmann

Re: C100 Protection

I bet a cover be 3D printed if someone could model the original piece
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-08-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By battmann

Re: When your brake caliper is bigger than your baby.

That’s hilarious!! LOLOLOLOLLOOLL!!
Forum: Members Camaros
03-08-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,676
Posted By battmann

Re: 1 of 1 Z28

every time i check on your new posts i always end up scrolling back through the tread to look at your pictures again. this is just one bad a$$ car.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-07-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,776
Posted By battmann

Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment

This is a cool project. Can’t believe how good the block cleaning process worked. Looking forward to seeing the car restored to its former glory
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-06-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 27,324
Posted By battmann

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Determined my power steering pump let go and leaked all the fluid out into the alternator, down the k-member and made a puddle under the middle of the car. That’s why I originally thought it was an...
Forum: Fabrication
03-06-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,640
Posted By battmann

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

how about a mid-engine AWD third-gen?? that eliminates the crank and diff conflict
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