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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-16-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Aaron91RS

91 TA convertible LS Swap

Originally a 91 TA WS6 car with a 305tpi/700r4. Now a 5.3/4l60e/89 PBR 9-bolt
Car has complete powertrain in it.
Starts and runs on lift.
Still needs some wiring finished up. Y-pipe or other...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-01-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Hawks LS lower radiator hose doesn't work

The flared end fits over the T-stat housing just fine. They say the flared end is supposed to go over the water pump side so even with the different size housing that's fine.
It's the fact the other...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-01-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By Aaron91RS

Hawks LS lower radiator hose doesn't work

Using the stock 91 TPI radiator their hose is only flared on one end which means it will either fit over the radiator or the water pump but not both. Had they simply flared it on BOTH ends it would...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-09-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Hawks LS 4L60e Mount doesn't work

I got a 2nd mount but it had the same issues as the first.
So here's what I did and more specifics where it doesn't fit right.
At first I thought about cutting it in half and welding it back...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-30-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Hawks LS 4L60e Mount doesn't work

82-84 is different. This is a 91. Not even the first 91 I've swapped
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-30-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Aaron91RS

Hawks LS 4L60e Mount doesn't work

You can see the factory mount sits fine and bolts up fine.
With the 4l60e lifted out of the way the hawks mount would go in in the front but is too wide in the back without really forcing it. Might...
Forum: History / Originality
09-03-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,783
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: ANOTHER 1989 TTA WRECKED !!! FESTIVAL CAR ??

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1340x699/untitled_a655118b866391b53d67bc57b56f9b11938fee97.png
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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-20-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
[MO] gone
Views: 1,171
Posted By Aaron91RS

gone

Gone
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-09-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 65,580
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: ANNOUNCING GTA 17x9 MESH WHEEL SETS!!!!

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1024x579/80-10y2trd_6c8399a98b2a30499223296188f75a0c0bb1705e.jpg

Why would you fill in the lattice near the center when it's not solid on...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-28-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 45,493
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: My LS1 swap costs

Wow my thread is old. I'll add a few more recent prices.

The local junkyard sells 5.3 truck pulls with tranny and computer for $800.
Although by the time you factor in an oil pan, accessories,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-28-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,488
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Purchasing LS1 powered car

I might know what you're talking about.
http://youtu.be/GRkGQtGQ7Q4
So many inside jokes and trolling going on there.
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-06-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: any tpi tuners near st louis

I remember when Tim burned his first PROM using my equipment lol.
Yeah I don't think Tim is around much any more.
Redline is now CBI and further south since Andy quit a long time ago.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-19-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,059
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: sj1000 1080HD action camera

The wide angle lense is so wide it picks up the edge of it's own case. Take it out of the case and there is no ring but then I wouldn't have a way to mount it



No i'm tryin to heat up the ET...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-19-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,059
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: sj1000 1080HD action camera

I have that camera. The battery it comes with doesn't seem to last that long, but other then that it's ok.
Here's two videos I did with it.

http://youtu.be/TQ6n0da9fK0
...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-14-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: 1991 Firebird vert TNN HP TV car for sale

Ya that's his brother selling it. Been trying for a long time. I helped do some mods to that car.
The car was beautiful, but his brother lets the car sit outside and it has gotten rough compared to...
Forum: Convertibles
10-25-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: frame connectors

It's bad enough hard top guys debate this, but I can at least understand it since they have zero SFC's from the factory.
But if you have a convertible why on earth would you waste money on putting...
Forum: Body
10-23-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Third Gen photos with front bumper off

A little weight reduction one night.
Forum: Brakes
10-19-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,237
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Fittings to bypass proportioning valve

If this is going to end in you telling me not to do it because you think the rear brakes will lock up first I prefer you just give me the fittings I need instead so I can T the front brakes and...
Forum: Brakes
10-19-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,237
Posted By Aaron91RS

Fittings to bypass proportioning valve

15 years ago I did this to my 91 and found the thread with the fittings you need. Now I want to do it to my other 91 and I can't believe the fittings you need aren't stickied and I am missing it...
Forum: Convertibles
10-05-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 951
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Thinking of selling...

I have the same car. If it could total it and get 14k I'd do it tonight.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5035/imag0218w.jpg

There's 2 around here that have been for sale for years at 5k.
One...
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,931
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Factory rear wheel spacer?

Common and not vert specific
Forum: Fabrication
08-15-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,398
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Valve covers, and other covers, CNC'd. (piic heavy)

I could use that t-case cover as I've stripped the gears out of one before, but their prices are way to high for the DSM crowd.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-27-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,401
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: 1991 y84 Code White TPI Injection LT1 5.7 350 GTA (Pictures) - $5500

Perhaps before you join the board for the sole purpose of selling a car you should at least have the knowledge to know TPI and LT1 are two different engines. The LT1 not appearing until the 4thgen...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-25-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,017
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: C5 Wagon Wheels on a Third Gen

see attached
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,307
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: could a third gen handle like a corvette?

My 82 vette seems to out handle my 91 camaro.
Both are ls1 cars with c5 wheels. Camaro has full tubular suspension everything.
I attribute it to weight difference. Vette weighs 3000lbs. Camaro is...
Forum: Convertibles
05-30-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: What glue for new top?

My top was actually screwed all the way around the bow frame. Guess the guy that installed it didn't want it coming loose and couldn't get it to hold either.
Forum: History / Originality
05-28-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,368
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Well its History now

We're all happy for you!

I said lets get him a firehawk, but since that kitchen aid toaster was on your registry I assumed you wanted it more and went with that.
Forum: FAQ Board
05-10-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,669
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: History Of TGO?

I think I was on here by 94 or 95. Where's my 18 year badge? I liked the old style where not only the topic was displayed but the first sentence or so of every reply was indented and displayed under...
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,490
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: aluminum drive shafts

that's only a good rule of thumb maybe for the people who are going to stick within a couple hundred pounds of stock and unsprung weight at that.
Start removing rotational weight and it's a whole...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-11-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,198
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6003/imgp1102h.jpg
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4818/vette.png
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,004
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: 89' Formula LB9/MM5/G80/N10/GM3....ONLY 42....

I am aware of this, thus why his statement made no sense to me
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,064
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Rear end swap, now vibrations at 70mph+

steel driveshaft + deep gear change = vibration at ~70
Forum: Body
04-03-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,206
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Rust under Camaro - am I screwed?

That rear bumper unbolts. Mine was like that 10 years ago. Replaced it and it didn't do it since.

As for the rest I again had worse 10 years ago but it really hasn't changed much in that time.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 38,774
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: UMI Performance 3rd Generation K-member Now Available!

Started intalling the Lsx version

The red dot is where I had to dent to clear hawks lsx headers with the stock k-member.
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2870/imag0584u.jpg...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 38,774
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: UMI Performance 3rd Generation K-member Now Available!

Ok the coil tops aren't marked which way to they go. Even looking at the pics above you posted the red one has them curving in and the black one has them curving out. Which is right?
Also on mine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,098
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Is changing springs over rated?

My car sat higher on the driver side. I pulled the stock springs out and the car this weekend.
Passenger spring is shorter(more compressed) then the drivers one.
That's just from the torque of the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-21-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,963
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: If you are into Berlinettas, here's a nice one.

Chicago is a great area to buy cars out of if you want something cheap.
I've made many of drives up there for cars and parts just because of the price.
Offer him low 3's, pay my gas from STL and...
Forum: FAQ Board
03-07-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 96,840
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Best Firebird hood choices......

no, although i guess straight on it would look about the same.
I do know I don't care for the ram air 1 hood. although it's not near as bad as the ram air 2
Forum: FAQ Board
03-07-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 96,840
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Best Firebird hood choices......

My favorite aftermarket hood is one I only saw once on here, Maybe it was a prototype or something. It was on a white late 80's TA.
Probably didn't rise up any higher then the red one that was...
Forum: History / Originality
03-07-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,018
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Taking the T/A in to get appraised.... lets see who can get closest

Most appraisers aren't going to have anything to base such a 'unique' car on.
It's not like a 1st gen that they appraise all day and it's not even close to a stock 3rdgen. The paint job is something...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,521
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: April COTM ** Nominations**

A member in FL had this one. I forget who but it's still one of my favorite vert pics FWIW. The blue 91/92 with the c5 wheels and 4thgen interior being the other.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 38,774
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: UMI Performance 3rd Generation K-member Now Available!

how about some up to date pics of the ls1 version since you said it wouldn't clear the pan like the sbc one with the same dual tube K design.
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Sometimes I cannot believe the absurdity - Fake 1989 Camaro CD player sells for $

fazttoyz13 ripped me off too
I have a thread in the feed back section about it.
What amazes me is I check a lot of completed items on ebay to see what I should list my stuff for and I see his stuff...
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-14-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: STL guys - asking for help

No reason half of those things can't be done in a hour or two with nothing more then jackstands. The sway bar, wonder bar and STB don't even prevent you from moving the car back outside if for some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Transgo vs probuilt automatics

I don't get it. You are leg humping dana all over this thread and then making fun of my HP (at the time) I assume? So my HP is weak and a joke, but the guy you're in love with couldn't build a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Transgo vs probuilt automatics

Ironcially I still have the burnt up clutchs and pump sitting in a shed.
Need to throw them on the scap metal pile


the 700r4 model :rolleyes:
Whatever mods he does to them. Think he called...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Transgo vs probuilt automatics

My probuilt from Dana broke. All 700r4's do with power over time.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,983
Posted By Aaron91RS

Re: Build me a 650 RWHP Rearend

These threads get very old when a search will yield all the answers.
I run a moser 9" with ls1 brakes.
It dented the tunnel like everyone said. I didn't even know it did it till I looked under it...
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