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Forum: FAQ Board
06-26-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 96,550
Posted By mmadden55

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

Yep.
Forum: FAQ Board
06-24-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 96,550
Posted By mmadden55

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

I have questions about this one How much underhood clearance and is it open at the back to vent?
Forum: Body
06-21-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By mmadden55

Durable hood questions.

Anybody have the dual inlet Duraflex fiberglass hood? I have questions.
Forum: Body
06-21-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Need a new rear Aerowing for '87 Trans Am firebird

Get the fiberglass one, it is well worth it.
Forum: TBI
02-20-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,015
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Heater Valve Deleted...How To.

trace the wires back and cut and tape. There is no reason to run coolant through the heater core when you do not want heat. The easiest way to handle that is to get a couple of ball valves from the...
Forum: TBI
02-20-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,015
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Heater Valve Deleted...How To.

trace the wires back and cut and tape. There is no reason to run coolant through the heater core when you do not want heat. The easiest way to handle that is to get a couple of ball valves from the...
Forum: Exhaust
02-20-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Dual exhaust for 1982 Camaro

Look at sidepipes, barring that there are several solutions. Running the same route as the single with parallel dual pipes, with the option of an x pipe and or glaspacks in the area where the...
Forum: Carburetors
02-20-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By mmadden55

Re: High idle A/C relay ?

It is normal the AC fast idle relay will come on anytime the AC is switched on even if the AC does not work. Also the ECM will kick the engine idle up when it is cold as well.
Forum: Interior
02-20-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Dash shell

Pretty much all of them, there are some minor differences in styling.
Forum: Body
02-20-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Windows go down very very slow

I would watch the LSX Matt video on YouTube and disassemble and clean and lube everything. These windows are much slower than Fords to begin with GM did that on purpose because faster ones had a...
Forum: Body
02-20-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,569
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Where to get quality aftermarket 87'-90' GTA emblem set???

Try using dish soap mixed with baking soda and a soft bristle tooth brush to clean them.
Forum: Body
02-20-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,569
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Where to get quality aftermarket 87'-90' GTA emblem set???

I would go with Ohoenix I have used them before with good results.
Forum: Cooling
10-23-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By mmadden55

Re: radiator

core blockage maybe try flushing it
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-30-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 10 bolt posi

Bone yard best 98 up V* ls car has torsen
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By mmadden55

Re: HELP HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON

Ouch.
Forum: Cooling
08-30-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 876
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Cooling System Inquiry

https://www.eastwood.com/triflow I use this works great .Made my own shroud and used stock single plus an aftermarket fan. Get the widest one for gm

Nice Z you got there!
Forum: Cooling
08-29-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,159
Posted By mmadden55

Re: A/C condenser / radiator fan

ok when it is wired right with the AC off the cooling fan stays off in till the temp switch turns it on when it grounds, If you turn the AC on the fan comes on and stays on while the AC is on. It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By mmadden55

Re: help im lost

switch out engine, wiring harness and fuel system. fairly easy. However easiest to go with a carb and mechanical pump , unless you have to have fuel inject then I would go Atomic MSD , Holley or FIT...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Fuel Delivery Issues

An 86 with a carb should not have an electric fuel pump. Unless it started out with fuel injection., I assumed it did not since it has a carb on it now and you did not hear a fuel pump come on. So no...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-29-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Parting out 83 trans am

Are those fresh water muscles under the hood there?
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Battery question

On the passenger side there is a temp switch that is supposed to turn the fan on. It is on the passenger side. Ground the lead from that with the ignition on and if the fan does not come on it is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 4,851
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Runs great but no power

I can see from the plugs that it is rich any oil on those?
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Fusable link 82 with a 305

look for a big wire on the firewall that is burnt through USUALLY will have a yellow or red rubber tab on it.
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Battery question

Check the water level in the bat if it is not the gel type and add DISTILLED water to bring the level to the top of the slots in the fill holes, Make sure your grounds and positive cable connections...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-29-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 74,080
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Aftermarket Cold Air Intake

Wow that is really show car in there. Nice, and no it won't cause over heating
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,269
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 88 mile 1LE

Caveat emptor
Forum: TPI
08-29-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Ram Air Duct kit

No problem
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Fuel Delivery Issues

mechanical pump at the block and adding an electric won't make a difference. On mine I just crank it 10 seconds, pump the accelerator pedal three times, and hit the key again fires right up.
Forum: TPI
08-29-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Ram Air Duct kit

Works good does not cause overheating.
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Engine identification help

comp 285h get some vortec heads from a local rebuilder that have the guides done .
Forum: Body
08-27-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Faded

I would just buff with polishing compound.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 675
Posted By mmadden55

Re: need help with a missing 383 build pls

Octane boost from the autoparts store I think you just have detonation.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 675
Posted By mmadden55

Re: need help with a missing 383 build pls

vacuum leak, not enough octane and maybe just detonation. Try some octane boost if that doesn't help look for a vacuum leak or a loose plug wire.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-24-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,335
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 88 GTA Spoiler/Wing question

http://showcars-bodyparts.com/
Forum: Interior
08-24-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Seat belt washer

Nice Long John Silver Drew Zur.
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 939
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Dash Gauge circuit board replacement

The printed circuits on the gauge cluster are just thin copper sheet clean them with polishing compound on a clean rag and they will work fine unless you have breaks in the copper which you can...
Forum: Carburetors
08-17-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 23,744
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 350 Small Block Carb or Timing Issues

flooding could be floats needle valve even the air cleaner if it is too small.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-17-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,530
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 383 with 170cc E-Tec vortecs thats carbed wanting injection opinions wanted

FI Tech or Atomic EFI Holley fast etc throttle body fit better under the hood and lot less hassles. Plus you can run a 4 barrel intake.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-17-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,703
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Ebay shroud and fan setup for Champion Radiators

Buy a couple of derale fans or other brands from Summit or where ever and a sheet of aluminum measure and cut you can position the fans where you want and cut the shroud. Easy and you save $$$$$$$$$...
Forum: Brakes
08-17-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By mmadden55

Re: 84 Disc Brakes Rear T-Fitting Question

Anybody know where I can the cross pin bolt that holds the axle block in the differential center, for an 00 TA Torsen center. mine was frozen and had to be cut out.
Forum: History / Originality
08-17-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,417
Posted By mmadden55

Re: To save or not to save, 91 GTA

fix
Forum: South East Region
08-08-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 774
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Introduction - new member

That is a nice one had an 89 GTA that same color and it was stolen. Still miss it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,078
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Speedometer cable

I got one at the local auto parts a month or so ago, just tell them make and model O'Reileys I think.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-08-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,606
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Avoiding Close Parkers!

Park in front up on the apron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-03-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By mmadden55

Re: over heating problems?

Not that I know of.
Forum: V6
08-03-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,232
Posted By mmadden55

Re: opinion on the 2.8?

It sucks the motor is too small for a third gen heck the 305 is too small for a third gen.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 925
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Engine Crank but no start.

Pump bad drop tank replace car run. Get the filter while your at it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 290
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Q.O.L. Question 305 valve lashing

Move
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-03-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,179
Posted By mmadden55

Re: Review of AccuForm dash cap (JUNK)

automotive vinyl in the right shade and a big bottle of contact cement and a lot of pulling and stretching.
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