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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-21-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 424
Posted By 89-bird

89&84 Firebirds for sale .

I've fallen on hard times and need to sell my bird and the wife's bird . Mine is the blue 89 v6 manual and the wife's is the black 84 v6 automatic . Neither are running at the moment . Asking $3000...
Forum: V6
07-05-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 2.8 exhaust opinions...

Go to the thread Best mufflers for a v6 . There are others including myself with clips of the cars running . I have a glasspack instead of a cat and a Flowmaster 3in inlet and dual 2.5in outlets and...
Forum: History / Originality
07-05-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,924
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Looking to buy my first bird, need some advice

Welcome to TGO , turboguard . If YOU like the car and YOU can afford it , get it . You can always do what you want as you go and enjoy the car . Happy driving .
Forum: V6
03-11-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By 89-bird

Re: difference between 85 and 89 2.8

1985 could be a small or large journal crank . 1986 and up are large journal .
Forum: V6
09-20-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 82,635
Posted By 89-bird

Re: The best mufflers for V6 !!!!!

I had the same problem .
Forum: V6
09-12-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 82,635
Posted By 89-bird

Re: The best mufflers for V6 !!!!!

ice_man sounds good and should sound better without the wind . RubberDucky the stock sounds ok but a lot of us like a little more sound .
Forum: V6
09-11-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 82,635
Posted By 89-bird

Re: The best mufflers for V6 !!!!!

Sounds good other than the wind across the mic .
Forum: V6
09-03-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 82,635
Posted By 89-bird

Re: The best mufflers for V6 !!!!!

Hey , Maverick . Can't wait to hear it . Should sound good .
Forum: V6
08-13-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,795
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Recommended injectors for V6

Yeah . I would get it tested to see if the exhaust is getting in the coolant .
Forum: V6
08-10-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,795
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Recommended injectors for V6

Do you lose any coolant ? If so you may have a cracked head or blown head gasket letting exhaust gases into your coolant and causing the overheating even if you don't lose coolant . With all you have...
Forum: V6
09-08-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,702
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 1990 firebird 3.1 V6 dies when you depress the gas pedal

Did you replace the cap and rotor when you put in the new distributer ? My car has been acting up and has not sounded right since I gave it a tuneup . It finally got to where it was spitting and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-09-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,195
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 1984 Pontiac Firebird V6

Do you still have the car and is it primer black ?
Forum: South East Region
04-21-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,053
Posted By 89-bird

Re: April 15-17, 2011 - Grand Rod Run Pigeon Forge TN - Mini-gathering!

If you saw it within the past 6-8 yrs it was probably me as I have had the car since '01 or '02 . I have lived in PF since '06 and lived in Sevierville by the lake before that . Blue could use paint...
Forum: South East Region
04-17-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,053
Posted By 89-bird

Re: April 15-17, 2011 - Grand Rod Run Pigeon Forge TN - Mini-gathering!

Sorry I didn't get to meet you all . Nice pictures of your cars though . Maybe next time .
Forum: South East Region
04-11-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,053
Posted By 89-bird

Re: April 15-17, 2011 - Grand Rod Run Pigeon Forge TN - Mini-gathering!

Let me know when everyone is going to be in Pigeon Forge and I may leave the house to meet for a bit . I live a block or so from the Parkway .
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-24-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,665
Posted By 89-bird

Re: headers for sale

Sorry to tell you but I can't buy the lights I just had to spend $170 for parts for my front end and to get it aligned and I still need to get a idler arm . Again I'm sorry I can't buy them they...
Forum: V6
03-15-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,076
Posted By 89-bird

Re: National third gen V6 Gathering

I've only ever drove it normal . Never been fast on it .
Forum: V6
03-15-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,076
Posted By 89-bird

Re: National third gen V6 Gathering

We call the road the Dragon .
Forum: V6
03-14-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,076
Posted By 89-bird

Re: National third gen V6 Gathering

Yes we could . If you choose Pigeon Forge I can find out what we would need to do to have it here and how many were coming I could find out where we could have it . I know when the car shows are in...
Forum: V6
03-14-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,076
Posted By 89-bird

Re: National third gen V6 Gathering

Have you thought about Pigeon Forge ,TN ? We have car shows here starting in the spring and run till fall . The biggest ones are the Grand Rod Run and The Shades of the Past . During both of these I...
Forum: V6
03-04-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,573
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Question about the 3400 swap

I can't remember who but several members have done this and could help . did you do a search on the topic or look in the v6 threads for the topic ? Maybe one of them will get in here and help you out...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-04-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 15th Anniversary TA for sale

If you were closer I,d see what I could do but you live to far for me to pull it home . It should sell no problem at that price . Good luck with the sale .
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-03-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 15th Anniversary TA for sale

Where in TN are you ?
Forum: V6
03-03-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,573
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Question about the 3400 swap

Are you talking about using the front wheel drive 3400 or a hybrid or a rear wheel drive 3.4 ?
Forum: V6
02-28-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,795
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Recommended injectors for V6

Those will work but be sure to get new o-rings for your car as the o-rings for those injectors will not seal to your intake or fuel rail properly .
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-17-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,665
Posted By 89-bird

Re: headers for sale

Let me think about it but if you get a buyer don't wait on me . Thanks
Forum: V6
02-13-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,788
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 2.8 running rough opinions please!

I was just looking on Ebay and found a air check valve new and the line for the manifold that the valve attaches to . The pipe is a Standard Motor Products AT113 and the check valve is a GM 22040897...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-13-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,665
Posted By 89-bird

Re: headers for sale

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/engine-drivetrain-suspension-parts/211011d1291936489t-headers-sale-downsized_1209001424.jpg...
Forum: V6
02-10-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,788
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 2.8 running rough opinions please!

The part you have tape on is for the air to be pumped into the exhaust manifold from the air pump . Your fuel filter is in the carb on the drivers side at the bottom of the carb next to the choke ....
Forum: V6
02-04-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By 89-bird

Re: greentop injector questions

Just an FYI the Ranger and Bronco II 2.9's and the non turbo 4 cyl , the straight 6 , 3.0 ? , and the low out put 5.0 are said to run the same injectors . Do a search for injectors on Google or what...
Forum: Memorial Board
01-29-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,444
Posted By 89-bird

Re: RIP my only son

Sorry to hear about your loss and may GOD bless you and your family and give you peace in such a tragic time .
Forum: V6
01-29-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By 89-bird

Re: greentop injector questions

Stock injectors are around 15#s so these will not work even with your turbo IIRC the max I have heard of on here with a turbo is in the 20's or 30's #hr rate with tons of boost and mods . Do a search...
Forum: V6
01-29-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,908
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator the problem?

Check your TPS if it is bad or going bad you can have a problem like you have of not being able to give it gas and it will stumble and want to die or just bog down real bad .
Forum: V6
01-29-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,019
Posted By 89-bird

Re: fuel pump relay?

The oil pressure sending unit is by the filter . As for the car not running because of it or starting is a myth . Mine went out when I was a mechanic and the car still ran and I was almost to work so...
Forum: V6
01-22-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,525
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Oil capacity of the 2.8L V6?

Every 2.8 I've owned I put 4.5 quarts in no matter what filter but to be safe I would put 4 in and add as needed .
Forum: Body
01-17-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,564
Posted By 89-bird

Re: NEW Firebird Hood Options: WE NEED YOUR INPUT ** VOTE **

Hey Dante if my garage was cleaned up and you had the materials and more knowhow than me on making a mold I would help get a mold made so you could make these hoods .
Forum: TPI
01-17-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

But if you clamp the return line and pressure doesn't drop then that piece of rubber hose isn't the problem the fuel is bypassing the regulator somehow causeing the pressure to drop off like it is ....
Forum: Body
01-17-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,035
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Great info on fixing headlight motors

I remove the whole headlight assembly but the electric motors stay inplace . I have seen the electric motor removed without takeing the whole assembly out but it takes just as long to do it like that...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

Sorry to hear about your father .
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,325
Posted By 89-bird

Re: 1991 camaro rs 3.1 v6 wont start just cranks

Did you get it fixed ?
Forum: Body
01-16-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,564
Posted By 89-bird

Re: NEW Firebird Hood Options: WE NEED YOUR INPUT ** VOTE **

Any updates on the hood yet ?
Forum: Body
01-16-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,035
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Great info on fixing headlight motors

I hate the weather too . I had to be in it a few times to work on my womans car . She kept having a flat . The place I had put the tire on didn't replace the valve stem , bead seal the rim , or put...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

Any updates ?
Forum: Body
01-16-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,035
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Great info on fixing headlight motors

Good to see you got it back together with only one problem .
Forum: Body
01-15-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,035
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Great info on fixing headlight motors

I remove the whole thing to make it easy to work on but if you can get to everthing without doing so then I would . If you look at post 18 you can see the motor taken apart and where things go . If...
Forum: Body
01-15-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,035
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Great info on fixing headlight motors

I just counter sunk 3 screws in each gear and shaft and pulled them together and knock on wood the only problem in the 6 or 7 yrs since is I may have a bad connection or loose solder joint in the...
Forum: TPI
01-07-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

Like I said before I have hard starts and the pressure falls on me when I shut it off or after it primes and when I can get to do it I am going to take apart my regulator and see why it isn't holding...
Forum: TPI
01-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

Not true if he clamped the return and still lost pressure then yes the check valve would be bad or a injector stuck open . If you clamp the return and it holds pressure then you should look at the...
Forum: TPI
12-27-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

The rubber flex lines . The return is the smaller one .
Forum: TPI
12-27-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,135
Posted By 89-bird

Re: Not starting right, fuel pressure dropping

Have you tried clamping the return line closed to see if it holds pressure ? My car does this and it is the 2.8 but it will hold pressure when I clamp my return closed . I think something is wrong...
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