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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-29-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By d00012

Re: Misc unused parts for sale - QA1, Spohn, Walbro, and more!

It's not in the list because it has been sold. I'll fix the title to prevent further confusion.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-23-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By d00012

Re: Spohn 4L60e x-member $100

Forgot about this thread...I no longer need a T56 crossmember (sold the GTA, bought a GTO)

That said, the price is now $80

New thread with more parts
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-22-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By d00012

Re: Misc unused parts for sale - QA1, Spohn, Walbro, and more!

Pictures added

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/4544209167.html
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-15-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By d00012

Misc unused parts for sale - Wilwood, 454 TBI, V6 115 mph cluster

Sold my '88 GTA and no longer need these parts.


Spohn steering rebuild kit (idler arm, tie rods, etc) 200

V6 Gauge cluster with Tach and 115mph speedo $20

454 TBI throttle body with...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-16-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By d00012

Re: Spohn 4L60e x-member $100

Sorry, forgot to mention this is for 82-92 f-bodies.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
10-19-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By d00012

Spohn 4L60e x-member Sold

Go to https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-drivetrain-suspension-parts/703733-misc-unused-parts-sale.html

SOLD
Forum: TPI
05-20-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,268
Posted By d00012

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

I thought about going this route, even had everything listed. Had vortec heads and a block all ready to go. Then looked into a budget LS build using an LQ4/9 and saw the cost to power ratio made more...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-30-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,600
Posted By d00012

Re: UMI Panhard bar

I have Spohn (le gasp! :D), and have to say that panhard bar upgrade was noticeable, next up are RLCAs and UMI strut tower brace.

To the OP, are your mounts still good? I'm no expert, but could...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-30-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
Posted By d00012

Dynomax VT muffler 3" single in/out

I wanted to try something different, and came across the Dynomax VT mufflers. The idea of a quiet, drone-free muffler while cruising really appealed to me since I daily drive my GTA.

A light...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-30-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,592
Posted By d00012

Re: PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer

My dad has one in his 8.1 vortec truck...I don't think it does anything, other than make a whistling noise and even that might be the CAI and sheer volume of air being sucked in. My buddy with his...
Forum: Brakes
08-25-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By d00012

Re: Bleeding Wilwoods

Thank you :)
Forum: Brakes
08-25-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By d00012

Re: Bleeding Wilwoods

Reviving an old thread...just looking for a little clarification, do we bleed both top valves or one at a time?

- Darryl
Forum: Brakes
07-08-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 20,921
Posted By d00012

Re: Ed 13" Wilwood 4 Piston kit review, with track time

Thank you.

No, the kit didn't come with any hoses. Would have been nice, but they aren't too expensive.
Forum: Brakes
07-08-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 20,921
Posted By d00012

Re: Ed 13" Wilwood 4 Piston kit review, with track time

Regardless of the size difference, they are essentially installed the same way. But thanks for being understanding and helpful. Your comparison numbers are irrelevant to the install questions I...
Forum: Brakes
07-08-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 20,921
Posted By d00012

Re: Ed 13" Wilwood 4 Piston kit review, with track time

Weekend driving and occasional track use.

It's the same calipers, only difference are the rotors and hubs used. And installed the same way, that's why I asked.
Forum: Brakes
07-07-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 20,921
Posted By d00012

Re: Ed 13" Wilwood 4 Piston kit review, with track time

I bought the Wilwood kit (11" rotor) from Spohn for my GTA. Had a couple questions...

Which proportioning valve do you use? And what did you do for the brake lines? I know Wilwood sells flex...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-17-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By d00012

Re: TPI Vortec base and more...

That's a good price. How good are the Accels?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-16-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By d00012

Re: TPI Vortec base and more...

This is in the wanted section. This is a list of parts I need.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-15-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By d00012

Re: 88 GTA vs 95 M3

Someone I know is selling the hot cam kit for a pretty fair price unused.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-14-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By d00012

Re: 88 GTA vs 95 M3

Already have the vortecs, thought I would put them to some use. :D

Yeah, he was quick after he realized I was racing. I might try to run him again before I start to tear my car down, if he...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-13-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By d00012

Re: 88 GTA vs 95 M3

As far as internally, we are both stock. Just basic bolt-ons. I definitely have more work done, and only tie that I6. Well, with a bad launch, but he hesitated, thinking my bad launch was me stopping...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-12-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By d00012

TPI Vortec base and more...

Here's a list of things I need:

TPI Vortec base - ported or non-ported

TPIS or ASM runners - non-polished

EBL/EBL P4

GM Performance LT4 hot cam kit - #12480002
Forum: TPI
04-12-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,263
Posted By d00012

Re: Injector choices help please

I've been looking at South bay, too. But I don't know what size to get. Going to be a vortec headed 350 tpi with lt4 hot cam.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-10-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By d00012

88 GTA vs 95 M3

Was a race from a stop light with a good friend of mine. Only went 0-55mph :driving:Haha!

He had a passenger, and I botched the launch. We tied.

We are pretty much both stock. He has a "cold...
Forum: Exhaust
03-17-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By d00012

Re: What exhaust that isn't "loud"

http://youtu.be/AKY-DeVTXMA

Quick vid of the VT muffler

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25961017@N05/6843026622/

And a pic of my ground clearance.
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By d00012

Re: What exhaust that isn't "loud"

Yeah, I have the Dynomax Ultra Flo SS on my Camaro...loud and droney. But not my daily driver, so I enjoy it here and there. The super turbo and VT mufflers are supposed to be their quietest, and I...
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By d00012

Re: What exhaust that isn't "loud"

Magnaflow was my first choice, but then I decided to test out the VT. You are spot on though, that cat-back is supposed to be really nice for the price. I only went VT to test out the "no drone"...
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,798
Posted By d00012

Re: Dynomax VT muffler?!

I have one installed on my GTA, got it over a week ago. I'm loving it so far!

Cruises quietly, and gets really loud around 2500 rpm. Has a different sound than the usual Magnaflow or Flowmaster.
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,457
Posted By d00012

Re: Longs or Shorties

Hedman Elite Hedders have amazing ground clearance, they drop down to the same level as the oil/transmission pan. My custom y-pipe (similar to stainless works) has plenty of ground clearance. $760...
Forum: Exhaust
03-16-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By d00012

Re: What exhaust that isn't "loud"

I have a 3" single in/single out Dynomax VT muffler. Very quiet when cruising, especially at 70 mph. Little to no drone. It is a unique sound, stomping on it makes it really loud. Has a valve that...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 24,103
Posted By d00012

Re: FIRST intake throttlebody conversion

That is nice...looks stock now.
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,268
Posted By d00012

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Well, sweet, going to order those headers now!

Crazy, I had three GTAs like ours to choose from, ended up buying the stock looking one. One was a notchback, but aftermarket wheels, the other had...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,268
Posted By d00012

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

How about the o2 sensor, which one do you use? And did you have to have the fitting custom made?

Haha! Looking at your garage, and seeing how you have the Y-pipe...I have the same subframe...
Forum: TPI
02-15-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,268
Posted By d00012

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Which hedman hedders do you use? These are what I'm looking at

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68468/


I'm going pretty much the same route as you, only using 906 vortecs. Made a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By d00012

Re: Idles fine but runs like crap under load

It was the cap and rotor. The second MSD cap/rotor to fail on me, out of the box, for a V8. But the one on my Camaro (2.8) works perfectly. So far, O'reilly's premium cap and rotor work better and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By d00012

Re: Idles fine but runs like crap under load

While setting the base timing, it was a steady 6*. But once that EST was connected, it didn't want to run right. But in my haste, I might have messed up with the firing order, or forgot something....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By d00012

Re: Idles fine but runs like crap under load

It ran ok before the swap, had misfiring issues. Couple plugs had a bridged gap. Its possible I switched up the firing order, I was in a hurry.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By d00012

Idles fine but runs like crap under load

I just installed a new distributor, plugs, and wires. Set base timing. It idles fine, but tach is off. Put it in D and it shakes real bad and has no power. Tach reads 2500 rpm but sounds normal. Bad...
Forum: TPI
11-19-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,867
Posted By d00012

Re: What kind of fuel economy is everyone getting on their TPI?

I need to do a serious tune-up on my GTA...I'm only getting about 12 mpg hwy :'(

Although, my 2.8 T5 Camaro can get 35+ (best was 50) if driving super conservative. Had a 350 TBI Firebird that...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-07-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By d00012

Re: Stock Delco radio for 88 GTA

Well, just got a speeding ticket today, and need to purchase a plane ticket, as well. So, car parts are on hold until end of next month or two.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-07-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By d00012

Re: Stock Delco radio for 88 GTA

Yes, I do...just low on cash right now.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-27-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By d00012

Re: Midnight runs...

He thinks he needs launch control :crazy: Looks like he doesn't have any useful mods on his CRX but says it is modified.

And video...when I next have time to race I'll take some. Been very busy...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
07-26-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By d00012

Re: Stock Delco radio for 88 GTA

Thank you, but I'm trying to restore this back to original.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-24-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By d00012

Re: Midnight runs...

I figured it was close stock vs. stock. I'll probably have new exhaust come September and run him again to see how our cars compare with the same bolt ons.


I do have a friend that thinks his...
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