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Forum: DFI and ECM
08-22-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,470
Posted By Xanath

Power to injector cutting out, bad ECM?

HI all,

So, I'm not sure if I should post this here or in the TBI section, but, here goes... :)

My '82 Cross-Fire T/A has seen limited use the past few years as family and work consumed most of...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-19-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,523
Posted By Xanath

Re: ebl flash vs ebl p4

Hi RBob. I've been stalking the EBL Flash for awhile now, and I was just wondering, do you have any plans to update the unit to support 2 electric fans, oil temp sensor, and USB 2.0 (3.0?) support,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-15-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 38,754
Posted By Xanath

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

Now that is dead sexy. Consider me sold, UMI. :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-07-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 38,754
Posted By Xanath

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

Hi Team UMI! I do run an A/C, but before I get bummed about this, I noticed that you specifically call out the LSX K-Member. Does this mean that the SBC version will *not* have the A/C relocation...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-27-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,546
Posted By Xanath

Re: Wonderbar

I would assume this is because they sold off the entire suspension facet of their business to QA1 recently...? I bet if you checked with them they probably do or will carry it on their website, just...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-26-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By Xanath

Re: Hotchkis

I have almost all of it, (did have it all at one time), but I bought it in chunks, and not as a TVS. Hotchkis has about 2-3 big sales a year, (like 25%-50% off), and I bought most of it during a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-26-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By Xanath

Re: founders performace suspension

New Beige! I feel compelled to respond even though I've never heard of this company because the poster is from around the area where I grew up. :)

Like I said, I've never heard of Founders...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-21-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,630
Posted By Xanath

Re: Lee 670 box loose already?

Man, this and the other post on here referenced above are not filling me with confidence on Lee's. I've generally heard good things, and I too am aiming for a total steering rebuild in the near...
Forum: Body
11-18-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,579
Posted By Xanath

Re: What is that T-Top drip edge called and where can I find it?

I asked some of the 1A guys this question at a car show they were holding in Pepperll, Ma this past summer as I have an '82 with well worn rubber myself. Dan and Tony were not at the both when I...
Forum: Body
08-27-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,579
Posted By Xanath

Re: What is that T-Top drip edge called and where can I find it?

I agree.

Dan/Tony - What are the odds of you guys having new OER T-Top glass trim edge plastics down the road? I could use a set myself. :)

- Xan
Forum: Body
08-24-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,579
Posted By Xanath

Re: What is that T-Top drip edge called and where can I find it?

Hey Tony and Dan,

I have a 1982 Trans Am with the original rubber rails. I am trying to figure out if I should buy your new replacement rebuuer ones or if I should hold out for the plastic ones....
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 29,422
Posted By Xanath

Re: Fingerprint Ignition!

Soooo, I was just googling around looking basically for this very thing and thought to myself "Why didn't I just check ThirdGen.Org in the first place?!?"

I know that this post is nearly a decade...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,669
Posted By Xanath

Re: Fays2 Adjustable Watts Link vs (Aftermarket) Panhard Rod

What type of 9 Bolt do you have? I'm looking at the Strange Engineering S60 myself.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,669
Posted By Xanath

Fays2 Adjustable Watts Link vs (Aftermarket) Panhard Rod

Hi all,

I currently have a Hotchkis Panhard Rod in the back of my '82 T/A, and when the upgrade was done a few years back I certainly noticed the improvement. Recently though a friend of mine was...
Forum: Fabrication
05-28-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,241
Posted By Xanath

Re: Wanting to relocate fuel filler access to behind license plate

Except I have a one-piece tail-light blackout that makes accessing, moving, or otherwise doing anything with my lights out of the question. BUT, a friend of mine did come up with another idea that I...
Forum: Fabrication
05-25-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,241
Posted By Xanath

Wanting to relocate fuel filler access to behind license plate

Alright, this board has a bunch of crafty brains on it, so I'm sure someone has either done this or can thing of a really good way to do it, but basically, I want to shave the filler door of the side...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By Xanath

Re: '82 T/A 10-Bolt rear plug removal and refill

Yeah, it's a "ballsy" stock 2.93 with lmtd diff, but I've got the fluid for it. Thanks though, that I knew and wasn't about to screw up. ;)

Oh, and when you all took your filler plugs out, if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By Xanath

Re: '82 T/A 10-Bolt rear plug removal and refill

Hi all. Thanks for the responses. Thus far, I've tried three different 3/8" socket extensions, all with different levels of protruding ball bearings and heights, and none fit in; even after a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By Xanath

Re: '82 T/A 10-Bolt rear plug removal and refill

Anybody got any advice? The socket extension doesn't seem to want to fit just right, (I'm assuming due to the ball bearing), and I don't want to damage anything by just hammering it in there to see...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-13-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By Xanath

'82 T/A 10-Bolt rear plug removal and refill

Hi all,

My 28 year old seal on my old 10-Bolt Rear End finally gave out after a long New England winter of sleeping in my garage. So, I went out and got a new gasket and cover and Permatexed that...
Forum: Interior
03-19-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By Xanath

My Build Sheet and Jute are mating, how can I come between them?

Hi all,

So, I decided to hunt down my Build Sheet the other day as I'm trying to find some info out about my car and am coming up empty. Unbelievable, it was still under my passenger rear seat...
Forum: North East Region
03-19-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By Xanath

Re: Who's good in the tub?

I wanted the wheels to stick out only as far as the stock ones are now. I want them to go in more than out as the car is lowered. Still not much of an issue?
Forum: North East Region
03-18-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By Xanath

Re: Who's good in the tub?

Really? :huh: I may have forgotten to include an important fun fact, the car is lowered about 2". Still doable? :)

If so, then let's talk about that "minor work" as the final rear tire size is...
Forum: North East Region
03-18-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By Xanath

Who's good in the tub?

Tubbing out rear wheel well business, that is. ;)

I have an '82 Trans Am and I want to toss a set of tires that are a minimum of 275 under the back of the car. Haven't finalized on the size yet,...
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,885
Posted By Xanath

Re: Prices of cars NEW

I'm sorry, this was purchased at a HONDA/PONTIAC Dealership?!? That has the be the strangest damn dealership that I've ever heard of. :lol:
Forum: FAQ Board
02-28-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,358
Posted By Xanath

Re: Prices of cars NEW

I'm sorry, this was purchased at a HONDA/PONTIAC Dealership?!? That has the be the strangest damn dealership that I've ever heard of. :lol:
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By Xanath

Re: '83 TA headlights stay up

I have an '82 T/A (which is a 3-wire), and I've had the drivers side pulling the exact same One-Eyed Jack b.s. for nearly two years now. It's maddening, as it totally kills the look of the car. So...
Forum: North East Region
10-16-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By Xanath

Re: Any good shops with a Dyno in NE Mass/SE NH?

Sweet, thanks Tony. I forgot to mention that the other reason why I need this is to get my Speedo reset as after I swapped from my 3-speed auto to my 4-speed auto, my Speedo is off by about 12mph...
Forum: North East Region
10-15-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By Xanath

Any good shops with a Dyno in NE Mass/SE NH?

Hi all. I just did a transmission swap and I'm about to get in the new DCS Renegade intake for my Crossfire T/A and I wanted to toss it on the dyno for some before and after numbers. I live in...
Forum: North East Region
09-14-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 42,054
Posted By Xanath

Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?

Keep the TBI, (even though most will beg you to drop it), and get a Renegade. http://www.crossfireinjection.net/DCS%20News.html

The TBI showed tons of hidden potential with the old X-Rams and...
Forum: North East Region
08-28-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By Xanath

Re: Any good deserted stretches of road in Pepperell, MA?

I hear that loud and clear. I'm always careful when driving around in my T/A, I cruise Bill Slowski style, (the turtle from the Comcast commercials ;~) It's just always nice to know an area close...
Forum: North East Region
08-28-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,835
Posted By Xanath

Re: Fuddruckers Firebird Show in Methuen

How was the show? I was stuck at work until 9:30pm. :(
Forum: North East Region
08-25-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By Xanath

Re: Any good deserted stretches of road in Pepperell, MA?

Will do! Got any info on a good deserted spot to secretly run a quick 1/8 and/or 1/4 mile somewhere around there? Old air strip or highway or parking lot or something? I promise to be good and not...
Forum: North East Region
08-24-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,486
Posted By Xanath

Re: New England Roll Call

Thanks for the tip about Mann's, Tony, I had no idea they did a Cruise Night! :)
Forum: North East Region
08-24-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,835
Posted By Xanath

Re: Fuddruckers Firebird Show in Methuen

Hven't yet to either myself, but the Fudruckers one is on my list. Hope they're still doing it come mid September, I won't have time until then...

Someone from work went and suggested it to me...
Forum: North East Region
08-24-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 42,054
Posted By Xanath

Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?

Another MassMan here. I'm moving up and over to Pepperell, (represent 1A Tony!), and after looking at these last few pages, I'z gotz some comments. ;)

KITT1983, why does your '83 look so much...
Forum: North East Region
08-24-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By Xanath

Re: Any good deserted stretches of road in Pepperell, MA?

Well, yes and no. Yes, you can tune a car at a track of course, but sadly, no, I never have the time to get to one. The ride alone to a track from where I live now is over two hours away one-way,...
Forum: North East Region
08-24-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 702
Posted By Xanath

Any good deserted stretches of road in Pepperell, MA?

Hi all. So, I've just bought a house in Pepperell, MA and I'm wondering if there are any good stretches of road that are out there that are out of sight from both the 5-0 and people in general.
...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-03-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,571
Posted By Xanath

Re: How do I delete an unrepairable EGR system from my '82 CFI Trans Am?

Tried that already. Sadly my friend, that will not work. Within the next 12-48 hours, your order will be cancelled on account of unavailable inventory. The email that you'll recieve will say:
...
Forum: TBI
06-28-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,327
Posted By Xanath

Re: How do I delete an unrepairable EGR system from my '82 CFI Trans Am?

Hi Dave, that's exactly what mine looks like, except imagine squirrel teeth and broken plastics on your EGR solenoid. >:-/ I tried signing up on the CFI Vault website awhile ago too, but never got...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-28-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,571
Posted By Xanath

Re: How do I delete an unrepairable EGR system from my '82 CFI Trans Am?

I just went out and tried that, and the idle started at about 600 RPM and then climbed to 900-1,000 and then sat there for about 15 seconds. The idle and exhaust still sounded off, but not nearly as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-28-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,980
Posted By Xanath

Re: Can a 200 R4 reach 200+ mph?

Oh, I know that, the thing is that I know a few folks that have plenty strong engines that have the possibilty to make 200+ mph, but they're limited by their transmissions, mostly because they just...
Forum: TBI
06-27-2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,327
Posted By Xanath

How do I delete an unrepairable EGR system from my '82 CFI Trans Am?

Hi all,

I have a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am with CFI and a dead EGR Control Valve Relay Solenoid, or more simply, an EGR Vacuum Solenoid. Since this piece broke last week, the car's idle is running...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-27-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,571
Posted By Xanath

How do I delete an unrepairable EGR system from my '82 CFI Trans Am?

Hi all,

I have a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am with CFI and a dead EGR Control Valve Relay Solenoid, or more simply, an EGR Vacuum Solenoid. Since this piece broke last week, the car's idle is running...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2008, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,980
Posted By Xanath

Can a 200 R4 reach 200+ mph?

Hi all,

I am trying to work up a build for my '82 Trans Am with an overall goal of having the car being able to surpass 200mph easily, (meaning I don't have to climb up to 6,000+ RPM to do it). I...
Forum: TBI
02-11-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By Xanath

Re: Searching for discontinued "NOS" brand Nitrous system for CFI

Yeah, the kit was only offered from 2001-2004, and at the time, I didn't know one existed either. I found out about it over the summer and after a call over to Holley, they sent me over a .pdf of the...
Forum: TBI
02-11-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By Xanath

Searching for discontinued "NOS" brand Nitrous system for CFI

Hi all,

Holley's NOS label used to make a Nitrous syetm for my '82 Trans Am's EFI, which is the classic Crossfire TBI.

Now, take a moment everyone to, (in your heads), go through all your...
Forum: Power Adders
02-11-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By Xanath

Searching for discontinued "NOS" brand Nitrous system for CFI

Hi all,

Holley's NOS label used to make a Nitrous syetm for my '82 Trans Am's EFI, which is the classic Crossfire TBI.

Now, take a moment everyone to, (in your heads), go through all your...
Forum: North East Region
02-11-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,232
Posted By Xanath

Good Mandrel Pipe Bending shop in New England?

Hi guys,

I'm trying to find a shop, (perferrably in Massachusetts), that can do mandrel bends and custom exhaust for my car. New Hampshire and Rhode Island are also not too bad a drive for me. ...
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