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  1. Tbone

    2002 Trans Am - Locked Out & Battery Dead?

    Hi all, I put my 02 TA in a garage for winter. Locked doors. I went to get out of winter storage & battery is dead. I only have the fob & ignition key, which won’t open the door. I can’t charge the battery without getting into the interior. Help!!!!😬😬😬
  2. Tbone

    Change Power Antenna To Stubby Flexible Type?

    I’m still trying to find a rebuild kit or someone who rebuilds. Any help would be much appreciated! Also harder to find a stubby than I would think. The original mount hole is on the curved part of the rear fender. I bought one & mounted it, but it looks pretty weird sticking out on a goofy...
  3. Tbone

    ‘02 T/A Busted Antenna Tube

    I’ve seen them! OEM is very expensive. I have seen postings on another Pontiac site suggesting rebuild is possible & have questions out there also! I hate to chuck the real original one as it’s practically new w only 5000 miles on my ‘02! I’ll probably go w a stubby flex type for my...
  4. Tbone

    ‘02 T/A Busted Antenna Tube

    Hi all, does anyone know where I can get my electric antenna rebuilt? My ‘02 TA only had 5400 miles on it & the carwash broke the tube the antenna retracts into.
  5. Tbone

    Change Power Antenna To Stubby Flexible Type?

    Hi all, I want to convert the power antenna on my 2002. It didn’t go down all the way, it stuck about 3” up & I didn’t notice it when going thru the carwash. It maniac’s it & slightly deformed metal where goes thru fender !??! Has anyone converted to a flexible stubby & can you recommend...
  6. Tbone

    1978 Trans Am L78 (400 C.I.D) Or L80 (403 C.I.D) - How To Tell?

    Your welcome, w regard to is it the correct engine in the car. Here are some ballpark toys. A 403 is a version of the 350 & much smaller. Google pics of a Pontiac 400 & a 403. Pretty easy to tell the diff. Also, Google casting # for where to look on Pontiac 400 for casting #. Check...
  7. Tbone

    1978 Trans Am L78 (400 C.I.D) Or L80 (403 C.I.D) - How To Tell?

    Your VIN is 6w87z8n191286; the 5th digit is your engine code “Z,” which identifies a 400 4 Brl w dual exhaust. Here’s a site to tell u what each digit is https://news.classicindustries.com/trans-am-firebird-vin-decoder?hs_amp=true
  8. Tbone

    1977 Y82 Pontiac Trans Am

    Great, so obviously, keep the Engine & Tranny; there are other unsavory illegal ( BTW not recommended ) ways to get green for title & build sheet. Not sure how much you think you will spend trying to re-body & frame it, which will also involve illegally transferring meaningful IDs from current...
  9. Tbone

    1977 Y82 Pontiac Trans Am

    The quick answer is “Why” was it a gift from someone special,” or your Dad’s? No offense intended but there’s nothing there to the body? I believe you said no rear frame extension,& front frame extension can’t be in great shape? Doesn’t it look like u have a motor or Tranny? If no...
  10. Tbone

    1981 383; Using Oil After Exhaust Upgrade

    Not sure you got a reply yet, but I’ll throw my 2 cents in. ? It sounds like your problem is unrelated to the new exhaust. That change couldn’t have caused your oil consumption issue unless heads were disturbed & seem doubtful if headers weren’t seriously messed with; also questionable. The...
  11. Tbone

    1981 TA Stroker - Steam Coming Into Passenger Vent - Water Under Passenger Floor

    X2 w knight rider 189 assessment. I would add I wouldn’t try driving it until rerouting/looping around ur in/out hose connections for coolant in & out of the heater core. While your heater core is a PIA to get out, cutting it out of the cooling circuit procedure is easy & assuming your...
  12. Tbone

    2001 WS6 Inner Headlights Not Working

    I believe I read all the posts & replies & didn’t see that u turned the lights on then pulled on the steering column lever that turns ur High Beams on? If u have & they don’t work, 1st find someone who can access the OBD port 4 analyzer codes. 2nd If no code indicates a problem & u want to...
  13. Tbone

    2001 WS6 Inner Headlights Not Working

  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...