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Forum: Members Firebirds
05-16-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,879
Posted By dprest68

Re: 88 Basket Case Firebird, being saved

I'll need a pic so I can look for you on the roads of Casselberry. lol. I'm in Apopka
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Sorry I missed this Antony.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-10-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Hey guys. It's my annual check-in, although I missed 2020 all together. lol. Anyway... I finally got the GTA over to the transmission shop. And the verdict is in; I'll never buy another Monster...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-21-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,084
Posted By dprest68

Re: Gruv Shu gets a C5 LS1

Whoa, back from the dead. lol. Any pics you can share?
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-14-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Just FYI, if any of you need a wrap-around rear wing from Hawk's order it way ahead of time. They said the build time for them is 3 to 4 weeks. As you can see, the '88 is missing that piece for now....
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-14-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Here's the other thing I've been working on......
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-14-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Sorry guys, I just saw these replies yesterday. The site had my old email. That has been corrected.

Seems like running them out of gas would cause other issues. lol. I think I'll just force myself...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Just got the GTA back from the mechanic. I had him fix the leaking heater core that was brand new. I put a new brass one in it when I did the LS swap. Apparently it didn't get along with the all...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-20-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Back from the dead! AGAIN! lol

I've been so busy with work & life that I really haven't had much time to spend on my car since my last post. I have slowly been working some of the bugs out of it....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-20-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: December 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

There are some really nice cars here! Good luck to everyone! I really love what you did to your T/A Topspeed! It turned out great! Pretty crazy that you found it in a junkyard with such low mileage...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-20-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: December 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks man! :)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-20-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: December 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks for the COTM nomination guys! I'm honored!

I bought my GTA back in 2001 from a small car lot in Orlando, FL. The day before I went to pick it up someone backed a motorhome over the hood. I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-27-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: October 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Nope, he left the boards a year or so ago. Shortly afterwards he sold the car. :idiot:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-25-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: October 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

No doubt about it! Thanks Tibo! :burnout:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-22-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: October 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Well, it's not perfect, but at least I got the images to show finally. Now I need a nap! :lol:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-22-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: October 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Grrr. Stupid Photobucket! Switching over to Flickr now.

Why can't this crap be easy? lol. Flickr isn't working like they show it. Not sure what's going on.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-21-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,170
Posted By dprest68

Re: October 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks for the COTM nomination guys! I'm honored!

I bought my GTA back in 2001 from a small car lot in Orlando, FL. The day before I went to pick it up someone backed a motorhome over the hood. I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-28-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 361,886
Posted By dprest68

Re: Post your firebird pics

Hey Maks. How does that hood fit? Mine fits like crap, but it's as old as the hills. lol. Been thinking about getting a new one if they fit better now.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-19-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Went to work with the fiberglass and got a few problem areas fixed first
315291 (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/dprest68/media/IMG_20170419_005726784_zpsb9mlsntr.jpg.html)
We couldn't get the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-18-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Next up, Luis & I are tackling the headliner
315320 (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/dprest68/media/1989%20GTA%20Trans%20Am/IMG_20170416_145346250_zpswa8vunmz.jpg.html)
As you can see, the last...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-18-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Got the door panels back on the car so that it would be more presentable at car shows.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-18-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Been making some progress here lately with the car. I got the shifter linkage adjusted so that I can now pull the shifter all the way back to first gear which also made it so that my back-up lights...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-08-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Yeah, I looked at that set-up yesterday. It's a pretty cool setup. Sucks that you have to do metal work to install it though and you may not be able to put the back seats back in the car.

Looking...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-02-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Yep, I have the exact same feeling. Like I'm really pushing my luck expecting the stock rearend to hold up to the new power levels. I know the 9 bolts were a bit stronger than the 10 bolts, but I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-31-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 361,886
Posted By dprest68

Re: Post your firebird pics

SCORE! A little TLC and you'll be in business. There is plenty of information on this site to do pretty much everything that you'll need to do to it. Sorry to hear about your stepfather though. I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-30-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

I need to take it in to have a few other things looked at too. I know it sounds silly. I just don't have time to deal with it during the week and I wanted to take it to a show on Saturday morning. If...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-30-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Finally got the car running last week the way it should have been running all along. And the rest of the new rocker arm nuts came in over the weekend. So I will take it over to the mechanic towards...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Thanks Zach. Yes, you are correct. The front end is setting a touch higher than the rear. I'm not sure if the front springs have settled fully yet. The car still has less than 500 miles on it. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2017, 11:59 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Took the car over to the mechanic today. He checked all of the same stuff that Luis & I checked and came to the same conclusion ...that the #7 cylinder was misfiring. Upon doing a compression check,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Thanks Antony. I thought it was a good idea too. Hopefully the adhesive on the rubber is good enough to keep it attached the the moulding for many years to come.

Yeah Luis came across one of my...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

On to the engine bay...

I had the mechanic build a new A/C hose for it the last time I had it in the shop. He still has to build the other hose that goes up to the condenser. I guess he screwed up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

The rear hatch motor has been slowing down, so I replaced it with a fixed unit.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Finally got the driver's side kick panel installed. What a pain the rear.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

The rubber seals on my A-pillar mouldings were quite tired so I replaced them with new 36" long door sweep rubber seals that I picked up from the hardware store. The rubber seal at the top of the pic...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Hey Jason! Yeah, the transmission stopped shifting into OD, then it went down a cylinder, so I got irritated and just let it sit in the garage until recently. I have been really busy with work...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-19-2017, 01:10 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Back from the dead! Here are a few glamour shots. I will post an update here soon.

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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-09-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Thanks for the insight. I had a feeling it was something like that.


I never did figure it out. I suspect it has something to do with VATS though. I ran the jumper wires over to a switch and I am...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Yeah, it's the original fuse box from the car, not the LS1 harness.


You're right Antony. After they tested it, they said "it works fine." I said "the Hell it does!" lol. I told them to run it on...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2015, 02:08 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

I was planning on taking the car to a show a few weeks ago with Luis. We got half way there and realized the alternator wasn't charging. So we turned around and headed back home. Luckily I had...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

I'm glad your fire wasn't anything too major


Are you done yet? lol


My fuse box set-up remains stock. I didn't change anything on that. The only thing I added to the electrical system was a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-02-2015, 01:40 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 34,096
Posted By dprest68

Re: 1991 Firebird

The car looks good CB!

Here are a few pics of how I did the heater hose on my springs. Apparently I did it the hard way! lol
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Forum: Members Firebirds
03-31-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,985
Posted By dprest68

Re: The latest addition to my GTA family

Hey Hasse,
I found no evidence of the t-tops leaking, so I am pretty sure it's the windshield leaking. Hopefully one day in the not too distant future I can get it over to the body shop and get the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-04-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,365
Posted By dprest68

Re: Who has the cleanest, most factory looking LS swap?

Thanks! :)


If I remember correctly, I bought these covers already cut out for that bracket
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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-03-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,365
Posted By dprest68

Re: Who has the cleanest, most factory looking LS swap?

Here's mine
327717 (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/dprest68/media/1989%20GTA%20Trans%20Am/IMG_3431_zpsdhrodnxf.jpg.html)
It's definitely not the cleanest, but that was my goal during my swap was...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-03-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 20,136
Posted By dprest68

Re: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am getting the LS treatment

Make sure the LCA's and panhard bar are adjustable if you plan on lowering the car.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-02-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 47,230
Posted By dprest68

Re: HAWKS 408ci LSX Twin Turbo Convertible Formula Build w/ Pics

It's actually been over a year since the OP last posted on this thread. I am thinking this may be a dead thread.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-26-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

Hmmm, that's odd. Luis said he had the same problem. You may have to be a member to view it, I'm not sure. Anyway, it's the 1st Annual FLCFA (Florida Camaro & Firebird Association) Anniversary Party...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-25-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,985
Posted By dprest68

Re: The latest addition to my GTA family

Hey Kymmee! Nice to hear from you. It's going well. How about for you?

It was nice to remove the carpet and see that build sheet. I was disappointed I didn't find one on my blue car.

Yeah, it...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-25-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,985
Posted By dprest68

Re: The latest addition to my GTA family

Thanks Barlow.


Yep. :) I never found one in my blue GTA, so I was happy to find this one. I was going to try to remove it, but it looks like it's glued on there pretty well. I figured it would...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-25-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 115,966
Posted By dprest68

Re: LS1 swap for my '89 GTA

That's true Jim. I will put it on my calendar as well. Maybe Jason (JaysZ28) will join us too. Are you in Jason? I may even talk Luis into going. :)
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