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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,733
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: 383 Stroker or LS1? Costs?

This thread was indeed a long time ago...While costs have dropped, one still has to figure out if the LS swap is worth it for their car. It isn't just the LS swap, what about all the supporting...
Forum: Mid-West Region
09-25-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 25,373
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: MN, how many here?

Is there a website for it?
Forum: Car Audio
08-11-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,872
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Good speakers for 91 camaro

Do you really have a set of $439 6x9 speakers in the rear of your car?

How do they sound?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Corvette LS3 donor for 91 305 TBI 5 speed firebird help

The price of the base LS3 has come down...and the 480HP version is now about $400 more...probably the better deal then.

Why the price difference? Warranty...GM is probably hedging that the higher...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Corvette LS3 donor for 91 305 TBI 5 speed firebird help

For the file:

This is what I was referring to: ...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Corvette LS3 donor for 91 305 TBI 5 speed firebird help

For what's it worth, I keep thinking of dropping in an LS3 into my Camaro or Firebird, because I love that engine in my G8...I keep thinking how much fun it would be in a lighter car.

Then, what...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Koni yellow fronts with KYB AGX rear?

Why wouldnt you just put agx struts up front? Matched set is best in your case.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-16-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Corvette LS3 donor for 91 305 TBI 5 speed firebird help

The LS3 also is in the 2010-2015 CamaroSS (manual) and the 2009 G8 GXP....these use standard transmission options (not torque tube). If I were to look at this swap (which I have), I would strongly...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 991
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: What would you do?

You are missing my point...which is that I, personally, would expect your situation to happen to me if I were in your place...and I would make a different decision to start with. Experience has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 991
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: What would you do?

They think they deserve a lot more...LOL.

To OP: I am not trying to be unsympathetic here...your situation sucks. I have learned over the years (and what I teach my kids) that it is tough to keep...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 991
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: What would you do?

Hey DonW,

The reality isnt that we are that anal about our Thirdgens...but more the reality that there are simply too many stupid people out there with no courtesy. This idiot fast food worker is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-28-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Koni spring sale

PSA for the day...

http://raceconsultingagency.com/

Has a full set of Koni Yellows for $648 with free shipping right now...never heard of them, but I think they have my business...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Koni spring sale

Did i miss this? Also, what is best current vendor that people are using?

Thx.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: How to restore rusty bolts and springs?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GRSOJSS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1461370558&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=rust+remover+for+metal&dpPl=1&dpID=41m51UwWkzL&ref=plSrch

Evap O Rust...check the reviews.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 34,089
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: 1991 Camaro Idle Issues

Why necro a 7 year old thread...that had a solution?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-28-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,223
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Optima Batterys..

That link doesn't look like an AGM battery and doesn't say AGM on the label...although that battery series is supposed to be AGM (based on my internet search).

Can you confirm it actually is an...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-28-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,223
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Optima Batterys..

Is the O-Reilly's an AGM battery? Or just lead-acid?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-23-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,223
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Optima Batterys..

I would think most/all of the concern with Optima batteries would also apply to ANY AGM battery. Too many of us are used to lead-acid batteries...and Optima had been the only AGM car/truck game in...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,223
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Optima Batterys..

Thanks articwhiteZ...which is why I posted the tech info from the Optima website...maybe it was too much text for others to read through :)
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-22-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,223
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Optima Batterys..

I have had a long history of using red top Optimas...including one that lasted a long time (1998-2012, between vehicles and some shelf time). I have had really good success with them. I have had a...
Forum: TPI
03-18-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: New engine break in

I wanted to provide a better answer for the next person who searches this topic.

"Drive it like you stole it" sounds great for a random message board, internet screen name response...who won't be...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Ride quality, sway bars?

I have heard of unhooking the sway bar for off-roading...I can't see how this is the answer on a street car.

If you have a rough ride, I would agree with midnightfirews6...the purpose of a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-22-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Anybody Notice Hawk's BIG Price Drop On The 17" GTA Wheel?

Has anyone tried bigger brake kits under these wheels? Same rules apply as to other 17 inch rims?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-02-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438,955
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: 1985 Award Winning Trans Am (reposting with link of pics)

You need to post a price, per forum rules.

Looks great!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,326
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: About 4-5 mpg less after straight pipe??

With headers, you typically need a heated O2 sensor, so the ECM will go into closed loop. The AFS-74 is one that I have used...do a search on heated O2 sensor on this site for more info.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,326
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: About 4-5 mpg less after straight pipe??

Check for exhaust leaks before the O2 sensor or after...that could impact the readings. Also, what brand of O2 sensor did you use? Better be Delco for proper readings to ECM.

Do you have...
Forum: Convertibles
08-27-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,951
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: 1992 pontiac trans am vert

I wanted to bump this thread to discuss production numbers listed above. (yes, I searched already)

So, according to above...a 1992 Trans Am convert, black exterior, black interior, 5 speed with...
Forum: Convertibles
08-26-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Horribly Overpriced?

http://pittstoyota.com/preowned-inventory/1992_Pontiac_Firebird_Dublin_1G2FW33FXNL205278.aspx

What should comparable market price be on this?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-12-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,368
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: UMI tubular K-member

I re-read this thread...and I want to understand something here.

Will the aftermarket K-Member (from UMI, BMR, etc) require grinding NO MATTER WHAT? I thought it would be a bolt-in with stock...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-12-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,368
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: UMI tubular K-member

Good...I would have done the same thing. Let's hope the new one works without grinding :)
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-10-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,368
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: UMI tubular K-member

Hey OP: You using stock or aftermarket A-Arms? I would not expect to have a problem with either stock or UMI A-Arms.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: TPIS STRUTS- FOR ARCHIVE

No, I didn't. Forgot about that. I will let someone else let them know ;)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: TPIS STRUTS- FOR ARCHIVE

I asked them that same question...about making more sets...and right now, they aren't worried about it, as demand was too low 5 years ago.

FWIW...Bob did mention that the TPIS struts/shocks were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-01-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

TPIS STRUTS- FOR ARCHIVE

REPOST FOR ARCHIVE:

TPIS hasn't sold these struts for 5 years now. I called today to ask and spoke with Bob. He thought it was weird that they were getting a bunch of calls lately.

He also had...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

TPIS hasn't sold these struts for 5 years now. I...

TPIS hasn't sold these struts for 5 years now. I called today to ask and spoke with Bob. He thought it was weird that they were getting a bunch of calls lately.

He also had a great comment about...
Forum: Brakes
07-17-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,014
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Installed: 12" LS1 Brakes w/ Z06 Calipers

What is the price tag for this? I didn't see it on the website. Assume I need the full bolt on package.

Thanks!
Forum: Brakes
01-19-2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

88 GTA - Ultimate Stock setup for non-PBR rears?

After reading this thread: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brakes/713303-ultimate-stock-setup-aka.html

What is the best option for those of us with the iron rear calipers? I gather that the only...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-01-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

I own a g8 gxp...no, those parts will NOT fit a...

I own a g8 gxp...no, those parts will NOT fit a 3rd gen. Also the g8 platform is the same as 2010 and up camaro. Nothing corvette about the gxp except the LS3.
Forum: Cooling
04-30-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,461
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Dart SHP 400 overheating while driving

I agree with tuning it a bit. I don't have much experience with electric water pumps...but are they really up to being used for a daily driver? I thought most were designed for track only...is the...
Forum: Interior
07-14-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: looking for good interior person Mpls MN

Not true...I would call Steve (owner) @ Aero Upholstery. 952-473-5400. They do lots of custom work on autos/boats, etc. Lots of customers from Lake Mtka area. Shop is located in Medina (just west...
Forum: Interior
07-14-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,470
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Black Carpet in Beachwood Tan Interior - DONE

Looks great. I have a gray interior in my 88 GTA (same as yours, except white). I am switching it all over to black. If I had Beachwood interior...I would do same as you. My gray carpet is...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-09-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,662
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: When do you put your car away for winter?

My hope is for a winter in MN like last winter...very little total snow accumulation overall (icy roads pretty often).
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-09-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,662
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: When do you put your car away for winter?

LOL...Wrong....If I lived in the mountains and got that kind of snow...I would have studded snow tires (illegal here in MN)...and drive a 4x4 truck.

Since I live outside of a major metropolitan...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-02-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,662
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: When do you put your car away for winter?

The GTA WILL BE my winter car ;) I am in the process of getting it painted and need to order snow tires.

The one going into storage is my 2009 G8 GXP...I can't stomach putting that one through a...
Forum: Body
10-10-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,574
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Repaint - replace all weatherstripping?

Mantaguy...do you have glass coverage through insurance to cover this? Or did you just pay cash?

I really have to check that out...living in MN means I should have that done sooner due to...
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,574
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Repaint - replace all weatherstripping?

I appreciate the responses...but I have to wonder if people do too much quick skimming when reading ;) Check post #1...88 Firebird GTA hardtop.

The inner and outer sweeps, mirror triangles, cowl...
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,574
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: Repaint - replace all weatherstripping?

Money isn't the issue. I DO want to replace all the weatherstripping...I just want to make sure I have a comprehensive list, to order it all at the same time.

Anyone have any adds/changes or a...
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,574
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Repaint - replace all weatherstripping?

Is there a comprehensive list of weatherstripping to replace?

Here is what I have so far for my 88 GTA hardtop.

1. Door weatherstripping
2. Hatch weatherstripping
3. Outer window sweeps
4....
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-10-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,698
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: My EZ-EFI Install

Glad to hear you found the problem ;)

Do you have an in-car fuel pressure guage? Just curious if the pump was showing any other symptoms.

Can't wait for dyno numbers...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-19-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,276
Posted By 88TPI406GTA

Re: 17" snowflakes are on, for good o-yea: UPDATE LOWERED

You have the 275/40/17 on the front with no rubbing...full lock to lock? I had researched and thought there would be some rubbing at full left or full right...
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