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Forum: V6
04-28-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 45,137
Posted By Gumby

Re: I thought it was all over for my Bird

The Bird has spoken, she has given approval and forgiveness. The 10mm socket the engine compartment ate 3 years ago at my old house, has appeared on the ground at my new house.
Forum: V6
04-26-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 45,137
Posted By Gumby

Re: I thought it was all over for my Bird

It was all so strange, spent weeks rebuilding it. There was welding but it ran fine when all done. All I did was move it to the side yard and somehow that messed up the EMC control of the injectors....
Forum: V6
04-24-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 45,137
Posted By Gumby

Re: I thought it was all over for my Bird

Crazy idea, tried an old ECM that has a burnt section. ITS ALIVE...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHc6ffjNgaM
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-25-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Gumby

Re: Idle bump on L98 chip or no chip thing?

Haven't taken it over 70, might see 75-80 but that's about it. Didn't buy it to go fast just want to tweak a few things more to my liking. as its an oddity for most with the 4+3 trans.

you able...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-20-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Gumby

Re: Idle bump on L98 chip or no chip thing?

Like pringles, once ya start tweaking ya just can't stop...

900 idle, 180-190 fan kick on [ 180 stat ], vats disable, bump speed limiter to 300MPH just in case [ waiting on 228 for the stock temp...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-19-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Gumby

Idle bump on L98 chip or no chip thing?

Idle bump on L98 chip or no chip thing?

I just like a higher then stock idle on anything, car or bike that is "stick" is this a chip only option?

[ closer to the min take off speed, where you...
Forum: V6
01-26-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 45,137
Posted By Gumby

Re: I thought it was all over for my Bird

TPS n coolant temp sensor still not installed, here is a temp fix im gonna use for now. 87 5.7l 4+3 stick, scary fast :p
Forum: V6
01-19-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 94,684
Posted By Gumby

Re: Fasteddis Turbo 3.1/3100 Hybrid

Hood should stay flat black like a classic race car [ sun glare ]

Every like old hotrods, with 10ft deep paint? They didn't have todays fancy stuff and still pulled off emaculant paint jobs. Stuff...
Forum: V6
11-22-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

Can someone plz refresh on a new TPS set up?

picked up CTS tonight, TPS should be here in the AM...
Forum: V6
11-21-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,601
Posted By Gumby

Re: Bloody misfire again. Please help I'm going mad!

^ yea the next step would be to mist the wires or engine with water, to help you see it, as it will "leak" better. Our Subaru was like that, misted it down and it was a light show of leaks from the...
Forum: V6
11-20-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,601
Posted By Gumby

Re: Bloody misfire again. Please help I'm going mad!

run the sucker in the dark with the hood up, look for spark leak. juice will take the path of least resistance to ground. Have had it jump right out of the side of the coil rather then fire the plug.
Forum: V6
11-20-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

can't work on it till wed, will have new TPS by then [ how do we set those? .54 volts or something. key on? ] I can get a new CTS then everyone has them local.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-19-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,353
Posted By Gumby

Re: Is it worth P0R-15 my car?

POR15 is over price, plenty of others just as good or better.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 760
Posted By Gumby

Re: Distributor wont drop ? 89 tpi

Is the cap off it while doing it? They tend to turn a bit as you try n drop it. so if you set it to align right as it goes in, its now off by time it reach bottom. gotta see how much it moves on its...
Forum: V6
11-19-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

Thats sounds like fun, have to find a way to plug the CSI hole though... 70f yesterday , snow comin today.

anyone have the thread pitch n size handy to grab a HW store bolt?
Forum: V6
11-19-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

you jog my memory, does the temp gauge run off it too? Did notice letting it ilde long as it would on its own. The temp never rose very much. Should have hit 200 and needed the fan turned on
Forum: Interior
11-18-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 725
Posted By Gumby

Re: How to run racing harness without Rollbar/cage

from what I know, you have to have a cross bar behind the seat, just about under your shoulder blades in that area of sorts. mounted to the floor was causing injuries on its on, where there should...
Forum: Group Purchases
11-18-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,274
Posted By Gumby

Re: Carbon Fiber T-Tops Group Purchase

Ive asked twice in his other thread with no pics yet. how they look inside and installed is just as important.
Forum: V6
11-18-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

40min drive for the only MAF in town, MAF code now gone, car will idle ok but touch gas n it still gets pissy.

no one has a TPS, 5 day wait from rockauto.

could a bad ground piss these two...
Forum: Body
11-18-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,197
Posted By Gumby

Re: T-Top to Targa Top Conversion, Carbon Fiber Style!

ya got more pics or not?
Forum: V6
11-17-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7_qGoYAIbY
Forum: V6
11-17-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

Ok fuel injectors check out , csi disabled 2in section of the. Csi line pounded flat so no fuel to it. Starts right up then slowly gets pissy n dies. Maf code still coming up, could a maf do that?
Forum: V6
11-17-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

OK FPR passes vaccum suck test

fuel injectors work right and spray well, made a quick test rig to check spray and if any are stuck. [ 12v source, tire valve, can of FI cleaner with bits super...
Forum: V6
11-16-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

Changed plugs, back two, wet midnight carbon black, rest, dry carbon black.

Ran great at first, as it got warm it got worse till it was all pissy again.

Then light bulb, hey this dam car has...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-14-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

seems like it would be hard in the way that so much is "spot welded" to the floor pans to replace them whole. OR I might have spent the cash for a whole new floor.
Forum: V6
11-12-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Re: Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

......
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-12-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gumby

Re: Window Tint

id want the hatch off and upside down on the ground / table if I was goin to tackle it. a good heat gun would be a must.
Forum: V6
11-10-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 784
Posted By Gumby

Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

Dam hyrdo lock [ fuel ]

man I just got done putting interior back together and getting it off the jack stands and ramps. sat there and ran fine, up to temp, good oil PSI, I let it idle till up to...
Forum: Fabrication
11-09-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 93,903
Posted By Gumby

Re: Can this Camaro body kit be fabricated

you need to use a darker color, that color doesn't an awful job of hiding the fit n finish of the body panels. Which may fit "nice" or as "intended" but the harsh shadow cracks don't work well. Looks...
Forum: Body
11-09-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,197
Posted By Gumby

Re: T-Top to Targa Top Conversion, Carbon Fiber Style!

what does the inside look like with the scoops?
Forum: TPI
11-08-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,592
Posted By Gumby

Re: 87 IROC-Z with boiling gas

on a carbed engine an electric pusher in the rear was used to feed block pump and or they went to a big AC car block pump that had a return line.
Forum: V6
11-08-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,758
Posted By Gumby

Re: 2.8 turbo question

this is the one I keep on my watch list, has internal gate. but keep having to spend money on other parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170717412795
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-08-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gumby

Re: Window Tint

Bought one of those pre cut window tint kits off ebay, was like $25 shipped, now I only did the doors as I have a notchback but it was super easy with a heat gun as our door windows don't have allot...
Forum: Body
11-08-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,889
Posted By Gumby

Re: advice on stripping paint

"Aircraft Stripper" brand name, autozone.

Stripped the stock paint off my firebird with it, brush on and in literally 3 sec the paint just curled up and fell off donw the bare metal.

nasty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,438
Posted By Gumby

Re: Alston tunnel mounted torque arm install

Old thread but going back to the first post, I had similar with my T5. Once the original threads were toast, I could not keep a bolt in it.

I went a cheaper route to fix it, an exhaust U clamp was...
Forum: Body
11-08-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By Gumby

Re: Anyone ever deal with water leaking onto front floor from cowl area?

Unless I rip out the entire dash I could not really find anything, so I went crazy with the spray foam and went around the HVAC box lip where it goes through, around wire bundle computer, anything...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By Gumby

Re: Which subframe connectors to get w/dual cat exhaust

F the exhaust and just make it solid, then re-run it as needed...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-06-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,865
Posted By Gumby

Re: New bump stops from Hawks

polyurethane will be like hitting a metal bump stop, not a good cushion, and lowered, your gonna hit those...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-05-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,865
Posted By Gumby

Re: New bump stops from Hawks

only odd part is that is the only part you haven't cleaned yet? scrub, black paint, done...
Forum: History / Originality
11-04-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By Gumby

Re: Iron duke

Here is an iron duke

http://viragotech.com/ironduke.jpg
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,085
Posted By Gumby

Re: T56 noise?

on top of that ^

you got the "right: fluid in there? Ya didn't use 80/90 right?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

Final thoughts, I really feel that bolt in is way better then welding, once you spend enough time on your back under one, see how its all just thin formed sheet, with spot welds, the 3 bolt sandwich,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-04-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

Same as the right side, 16G sheet covers the floor area, then 1/8in plate to complete the sandwich that bolts the BMRs on in the front. [ same coat of heavy rust primer, then aluminum tape, then...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-03-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Gumby

Re: Oldsmobile 425 into '87 Firebird

BOP GMC Be Original, Think Out side the Bowtie... besides that there is a tenancy with the more odd the build, the less likely they are heard from again...

Last one I followed was a Buick 455...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-03-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

After muric acid [ flash rust ]

After phosphoric acid [ main ingredient in soda pop ]

Driver side BMR final mock up, same as the right. I can see the light finally.

Just finish sealing and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-02-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,203
Posted By Gumby

Re: Can a non-posi rearend do a 2 wheel burnout?

note and old trick to get a car or truck unstuck [ mud, snow ] you drag the brake while pressing the gas to get both tires to dig over just one.....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By Gumby

Re: jack and jack-stand placement on aftermarket control arms?

sort of on your topic, im tempted to weld a plate to the center hole section where the shock would be on most older GMs as the small cup on my jack just slips through it.

plenty of rust conversion...
Forum: Body
11-02-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By Gumby

Re: 86 camaro coupe door replacement?

I can tell you driver side doors are hard to find, pass side doors like new are a dime a dozen. Don't know why.

The nice thing about working with metal, you just easily add or replace as needed.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

Small window of opportunity so i dumped a gallon of muric acid all over the drivers side floor. Ohhh boy it makes ugly rust look not so bad for about 3min then it flash rust again. Picking up more...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Gumby

Re: My BMR + Alston SFC thread

Someone up there likes me. The drivers side was a cake walk, LCA bolt came right out, drilled all the holes, got the tab welded to SFC for the 4th bolt. And then it starts to rain. Ok enough for one...
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