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  1. Tbone

    My 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible (4,000 miles)

    Very nice Ride! It is great to find one w such low miles! I found a one owner with 1340 miles! Same scenario, whole life climate control in Denver! An ‘02 T/A Special Edition WS6 Connvert 6 speed. It’s literally like getting a new car because IT IS! ? I’ve put another 2200 miles on...
  2. Tbone

    Thinking About Building 500ish Horse TA - So Help Me

    If money’s a big deal & you must do it on the cheap, you will not find 500 hp FI! Maybe 300- 325hp w factory FI. in an LS1 out of a late ‘90’s-early 2000 Vette or Z28. They are on eBay for $1000-$2000. To find a used 350hp-500 hp will b an LS3, LS5, or an LT Chevy, which could be $8,000...
  3. Tbone

    Cold Weather Horse Power ?

    Hey all, been a little while. I’ve been reading posts & keeping up but got a lot going on project-wise w other Rides. My ‘02 T/A needs nothing other than the dusting & waxing that doesn’t get much attention this time of year. But it was such a beautiful sunny day, albeit very chilly 30...
  4. Tbone

    New Kinda Look Alike Late ‘70’s Trans Am

    Posting here cause it reminds me of the mid to late ‘70’s TA’s! Prolly old news to some; I’ve seen a couple of custom builds on MotorHead TV!? Anyway, I like it. Not sure about a Dodge Hellcat Hemi option, but I do as the updated 455 heavy-duty version suggested. Anyway, if you haven’t...
  5. Tbone

    Ram Air lll Motor Questions

    I had a stage 3 formula 400 in ‘70. The base engine in the formula that yr was 400 w 330hp stage 3 had 345 hp done w a hotter cam & higher compression heads. There was a stage IV 400 w more hp than the newly offered 455 in the ‘69 & ‘70 GTO as an option w 370hp using an even hotter cam & the...
  6. Tbone

    Motor Decision - 1967 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

    IMHO as I had a 1967 326 in a LeMans bought new by my father. Given as a wedding gift to me in ‘69. Very pretty stylish car w all the bells & whistles except the GTO package. So it had the 326 w a power-glide. Never could stand the performance or the transmission. Got rid of it in ‘70 & bought...
  7. Tbone

    1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Won’t Stay Running

    You should have an OBD-ll port to plug an analyzer/scanner. LS engines have lots of electronics! You will go crazy without getting a scanner analyzer code to help. So many things it could be, start module, fuel system related alone could be ten different things. The analyzer will give...
  8. Tbone

    1995 Trans Am Replacement Clutch

    If you stay with a single disc clutch plate w, some newer Tech solutions, check out the last item on this Rock Auto page. Offers more grip with stock foot pressure. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,1995,firebird,5.7l+v8,1251997,transmission-manual,clutch+kit,1993 If you want to go...
  9. Tbone

    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    ?, always love success! Glad you got it sorted!
  10. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am Convertible - Has Wet Trunk After Rain?

    Agreed.?
  11. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am Convertible - Has Wet Trunk After Rain?

    I have been the same w my toys. Pretty much always went the nice weather or in garage route. Getting older & missed the toys while @ our shore house in summer; I brought two with me this year. No garage ?? Have the T/A & a ‘67 442, and both are pristine. I got the unlimited carwash &...
  12. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am Convertible - Has Wet Trunk After Rain?

    Thx Y2K-WS6, my ‘02 has spent entire life indoors in a showroom environment ( long story I could PM u on). Anyway also only had 1480 miles on it when I bought it a year ago. I’ve thoroughly inspected the gasket u speak of & it is as new! I hadn’t thought about what u indicate. The gasket...
  13. Tbone

    Most Valuable Firebirds

    https://insider.hagerty.com/trends/most-valuable-pontiac-firebirds-by-generation/ A friend forwarded it to me! I enjoyed hope u do too!
  14. Tbone

    Sept / Oct Is Great Driving Weather For Convertibles

    While I enjoy the T/A convert in Summer, my 2 favorite top-down months r right around the corner, Sep & Oct! Summertime rides w top down on those 90 degree days r tough even w ac on Max @ the lights & in stop & go traffic! But Fall is the best. Love those crisp morning rides. Getting...
  15. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am Convertible - Has Wet Trunk After Rain?

    Thx for the reply, all seals as new. I’m thinking there are clogged drain tubes somewhere to drain rain coming off convert top thru body, but I don’t see anything after checking perimeter & don't know where else to look? I’ve checked with top 1/2 up? I had an ‘88 Mustang GT convert & w top...
  16. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am Convertible - Has Wet Trunk After Rain?

    Hi all, seeing quite a bit of water in the trunk after heavy rains in my ‘02 T/A convertible. While I caught it early & removed plugs, so it drains quickly & lifted lining, so air gets around & dries it while driving so no stink or rust. The car has less than 3000 miles on it & hasn’t been...
  17. Tbone

    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    I think you indicate engine quits running @ 220F, while I think 210 degrees is the center of your gauge. That seems a bit high to me as old school standards r 185-200. With the stock 195 degrees Stat Pontiac wanted the thermostat keeping temp @ least @ 195, which could keep ur engine running...
  18. Tbone

    High Oil Pressure

    I have another GM Ride w those OP #s. The engine is a CL lose relative, an Olds 400ci ‘67 442. After rebuild several years ago on the stock 400ci eng. The oil pressure went from the middle of the gauge to the top, almost pegged. With miles it has dropped a bit but not much. W research...
  19. Tbone

    Welcome, Tbone

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  20. Tbone

    Welcome, agallettajr

    Ur here!