What did you do with your Trans Am today?

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07-12-2013, 09:17 AM
KMdef9

Made a switch plate for that ash tray.

Might buy a battery today or tomorrow, and drive it for the first time this year. But who knows...
07-12-2013, 09:54 AM
herculesrider1

I took my MAF out and cleaned it. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, reinstalled it and still got low rpm rough running. Most likely will try something different tomorrow...Just can't wait~~!!!
07-12-2013, 10:09 AM
jonnyman

washed it and put the 1st coat of Zaino on it.http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/...pscec531da.jpg
07-12-2013, 12:01 PM
98TransAmWs-6

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Originally Posted by herculesrider1

I took my MAF out and cleaned it. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, reinstalled it and still got low rpm rough running. Most likely will try something different tomorrow...Just can't wait~~!!!

Take a look at your throttle position sensor and IAC sensor. If bad they can both cause idle and rpm problems.
07-12-2013, 01:10 PM
SMWS6TA

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Originally Posted by jonnyman

washed it and put the 1st coat of Zaino on it.

Almost need my shades to look at....:thumbup:
07-12-2013, 01:12 PM
SMWS6TA

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Originally Posted by herculesrider1

I took my MAF out and cleaned it. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, reinstalled it and still got low rpm rough running. Most likely will try something different tomorrow...Just can't wait~~!!!

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

Take a look at your throttle position sensor and IAC sensor. If bad they can both cause idle and rpm problems.

Pull the throttle body too. You could have oil build up on the back side where vacuum tube attaches to it. Mine was gunked up from previous owners, after it was cleaned, rpms came back up.
07-12-2013, 06:17 PM
herculesrider1

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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Pull the throttle body too. You could have oil build up on the back side where vacuum tube attaches to it. Mine was gunked up from previous owners, after it was cleaned, rpms came back up.

Thanks Scott and Will, I will try doing this. I did see some gunk when I pulled the MAF out, but didn't know what I needed to clean it properly....
07-12-2013, 06:37 PM
imprtkillr2810

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Originally Posted by silverWS6

I love the color of those wheels!!

Thanks! I was kinda worried about if I'd like them or not until I got them on the car. I think they really helped tone it down enough to make the letters and stuff really pop.
07-13-2013, 08:48 AM
98TransAmWs-6

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Originally Posted by herculesrider1

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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Pull the throttle body too. You could have oil build up on the back side where vacuum tube attaches to it. Mine was gunked up from previous owners, after it was cleaned, rpms came back up.

Thanks Scott and Will, I will try doing this. I did see some gunk when I pulled the MAF out, but didn't know what I needed to clean it properly....

Carb cleaner will work just fine on the tb but I believe there is TB specific cleaner somewhere. I use carb cleaner personally. If you remove the tb any engine degreaser will work as well, just let it air dry.
07-14-2013, 09:34 AM
jonnyman

somehow managed to break my front sway bar mount in half
07-15-2013, 03:23 AM
silverWS6

Made me some pedal covers over the weekend :) these work pretty damn good too and IMO look cleaner than some of the stuff out there for $60+ :dunno:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...713_200945.jpg
07-15-2013, 04:29 AM
theorangeguy

Took the TA to the beach this past week...spent 7days on the gulf.
07-15-2013, 08:04 AM
herculesrider1

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

Carb cleaner will work just fine on the tb but I believe there is TB specific cleaner somewhere. I use carb cleaner personally. If you remove the tb any engine degreaser will work as well, just let it air dry.

Kewl, carb cleaner sounds like a good idea. Thanks.
07-15-2013, 08:06 AM
herculesrider1

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Originally Posted by jonnyman

somehow managed to break my front sway bar mount in half

Sounds like some really hard cornering going on!!!
07-15-2013, 08:09 AM
herculesrider1

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Originally Posted by imprtkillr2810

Thanks! I was kinda worried about if I'd like them or not until I got them on the car. I think they really helped tone it down enough to make the letters and stuff really pop.

Hey Importkiller where did you get that logo on the radiator air diverter....That is coool...!!!!
07-15-2013, 08:09 AM
jonnyman

did a little "road racing" against a new challenger, he must have thought my car was stock. he knows better now lol

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Originally Posted by herculesrider1

Sounds like some really hard cornering going on!!!
07-15-2013, 08:34 AM
SMWS6TA

where?
07-15-2013, 08:40 AM
jonnyman

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Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

where?

mass turnpike , then off the turnpike.
07-15-2013, 11:04 AM
SMWS6TA

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Originally Posted by theorangeguy

Took the TA to the beach this past week...spent 7days on the gulf.

where?

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lol...it was meant for Patrick, I thought I quoted him.
07-15-2013, 12:06 PM
Nutball

Checked on my car today, it's is still in the shop. TruFiber Hood came in along with several GM parts as well. Roughly 4k total in parts. And once she's done there, I will be changing that "stock" oval pipe to a 2 1/2 SS with a new "Y" pipe. Which I already have sitting with my BMR SFC, LCA's and Panhard bar that I received on Saturday. Might be 2 weeks before I'll have it all completed. Did not have rental on my insurance so I'm grateful the weather has been perfect for my 2 wheel mode of transportation.