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Thanks. Not exactly the Pro Touring hood by Harwood. It's the ZL1 hood made by Hawk's. They look identical. I went with Hawk's because I had a cowl hood from Harwood that I wasn't too happy about. It was very flimsy.
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Ive got the harwood on mine. Thought it looked familiar. My favorite hood by far, and ive had a few.
The only problem i had with mine was the little plastic bezel. I had the car sitting in the sun , and the bezel melted.
I had FSTFBDY make me one out of aluminum.
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Yeah the same thing happened to me. I noticed mine was warped from the heat too. Your new one looks really nice. I like it.
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PimpWillis, "mail order", did you get a chip?
Might be something else not working correctly, do you have an ALDL conection to see?
I got an EBL P4 Flash (won't work on 88 TPI, but has other models for you) which let's you see ans tune...
www.dynamicefi.com
I'm in Tampa Bay, Clearwater / St. Pete side...
Rafael
Might be something else not working correctly, do you have an ALDL conection to see?
I got an EBL P4 Flash (won't work on 88 TPI, but has other models for you) which let's you see ans tune...
www.dynamicefi.com
I'm in Tampa Bay, Clearwater / St. Pete side...
Rafael
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I have an 88, go figure I'm just tired of trying to track down what the problem could be (possibly my work or the tune itself). I'd rather just drop it off and it magically would be done for some kind compensation. Anyone know of any backyard guys looking to make a few bucks in the central/west FL area?? I believe I got the tune from TPIchips.com. I emailed them and they said if I do a datalog, they will look into whats happening. The only problem was, I couldn't get Tunerpro to save the file after I datalogged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF GARAGE....AWESOME!!
well I just changed my clutch out on my camaro and did it at place here in Miami called Garage-Yourself and I have to say it was awesome! I went in there and everything that I needed was provided...the owner was a great guy and even went out of his way to give a helping hand to every customer there. Did the clutch job without having to break my back and he takes care of Military guys. They even have a Dyno and he said 50 bucks and you can run it there would be a great meet up place on weekends for anyone here in south flroida. here are some pics of me working there on my ride
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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I have one from an 84 T/A. I'm rebuilding it with heavier stuff to run in one of my cars. What exactly do you need?
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The housing / backing plates, etc...
My 91 Formula came with drum brakes, I got all new 28 spline axles, truetrac carrier, LPW cover and brace... my stock one, the posi is working good, but it's got 150k miles and the brakes started making noise / locking 1 wheel, etc... I figured I would upgrade to disc and get it all redone at the same time...
Rafael
My 91 Formula came with drum brakes, I got all new 28 spline axles, truetrac carrier, LPW cover and brace... my stock one, the posi is working good, but it's got 150k miles and the brakes started making noise / locking 1 wheel, etc... I figured I would upgrade to disc and get it all redone at the same time...
Rafael
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
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That's my scenario as well. I wanted to start with a 3rd gen disc brake housing and then upgrade everything else from there.
If I stumble upon one I'll PM you.
If I stumble upon one I'll PM you.
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Car: 1986 Camaro Sport Coupe (Part Out)
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Transmission: 700R4 Automatic 4 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Open With Drum Brakes
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Hailing From Pensacola. Parting out a Camaro too.
<<<Details for the car
I'm mainly interested in car shows and swap meets.
<<<Details for the car
I'm mainly interested in car shows and swap meets.
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Evidently one of the few from Miami, Fl here. I saw 1 or 2 places listed here for transmission shops here for South Florida, but has anyone else have a recommendations? I always work on my car myself but tearing apart a transmission is not something I really want to dive into and I don't trust just anyone. Any help would be great! thanks, Patrick
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is it a T5? if so there's an excellent video online on rebuilding them. pretty simple. trans shops are all rip-offs.
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OEM Factory T Top Headliner, Fiberglassed...
Pinellas / Tampa Bay...
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Rafael
Pinellas / Tampa Bay...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...headliner.html
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New third gen owner here wondering if there are any meets happening in Sourh Florida? I know winter nationals is coming up in Orlando soon as well as the Fbody Gathering anyone heading to these events?
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Born in Miami, raised in Hollywood, moved to Ft Lauderdale, then Stuart. Just kept going North. This time of year I ask myself WTF was I thinking?
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I'm in Miami fl also, west Kendall/kendale lakes area. I was looking for a board for us down here, I come across nice parts in junk yards that I already have n wish I had somebody to tell lolz, or vice versa. I also want to get my car into some local events once I get a better tune to calm my idle. Does anyone know of any
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20 pages of info and not enough time to cyphen it all. in the sanford area here, anyone know a good all around shop thats credible? someone that specializes in older cars? i need some tranny work and some tune help on my 86 iroc, PM me if anyone knows a good place in daytona, sanford, orlando ect... thanks alot!
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Car: 85 recaro option T/A
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Hey I'm in Jacksonville Fl and every 2nd Saturday of the month I go to cars and coffee it's a pretty big meet of all kinds of cars! I'll be bringing my 85 trans am and would like to see some other 3rd gens! Located right on the St. Johns river at the Times Union headquarters in downtown Jacksonville. Link to their website for some more info and pics. Hope to see some of y'all at the next one!
http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/aut...ddicts-meeting
http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/aut...ddicts-meeting
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Wouldn't mind getting together and having a cruise or hangout or something. In the Orlando area by Universal Studios
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ill be up for that soon. finally closed on my house. got to drive my baby a short distance last sun. lots of unpacking, then some loose ends , and hopefully some shakedown time then ill be up and rolling.
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NW Fla owners ck us out!!! Meeting in Pensacola June 14th!!!
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20 pages of info and not enough time to cyphen it all. in the sanford area here, anyone know a good all around shop thats credible? someone that specializes in older cars? i need some tranny work and some tune help on my 86 iroc, PM me if anyone knows a good place in daytona, sanford, orlando ect... thanks alot!
The guy is a wizard with the TH350, TH400, 700r, and 200r......and extremely fast and cheap!
You pull and take trans to him...turn around less than 2 days. I farm out all my trans work to him.
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Orlando here. Have been active on thirdgen msg board but not this section so far.
Gotta get my TA in better shape (and get a tag on it) before im out and about anywhere.
I just joined a local Pontiac club too. It's called Wide Track Warriors. $24 per year. Lots of guys with lots of older Ponchos. They have a few guys that have 1st and 2nd gen TAs, not many 3rd gens though.
www.orlandowtw.com/
There's also a Camaro/Firebird club in Orlando called Classic Camaro of Central Florida.
http://www.cccfonline.com/
Gotta get my TA in better shape (and get a tag on it) before im out and about anywhere.
I just joined a local Pontiac club too. It's called Wide Track Warriors. $24 per year. Lots of guys with lots of older Ponchos. They have a few guys that have 1st and 2nd gen TAs, not many 3rd gens though.
www.orlandowtw.com/
There's also a Camaro/Firebird club in Orlando called Classic Camaro of Central Florida.
http://www.cccfonline.com/
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I'm in Pembroke Pines/Cooper City. Just got my GTA back on the road. I have the tools. Let me know if you need help on your ride.
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Pensacola member here, just joined. No car yet but looking everyday for the right car at the right price.
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