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Odds and Ends Info - Very Useful

Useful GM Part Numbers:

-T-Top Weatherstripping Kit - Weatherstripping gone bad on your tops? Do they leak like a siv? Fix that with this complete 8-piece GM weather stripping kit for cars with t-tops (RPO CC1). GM made this part available on September 2, 1991 after many problems with leaking tops. GM incoorperated provisions at the butt joints for better draining. Keep in mind that this set has to be used together and not with previous years weatherstripping for it to work properly. This part fits Firebirds AND Camaros.

1982 through 1991*:       8-Piece Weatherstripping Kit - 10164133 $181.65

* - 1991 Firebird vehicles built after VIN breakpoint ML245243 will use new T-Top roof opening and panel weatherstrips.

-Aluminum Plenum Extension - Get rid of that el-cheapo plastic plenum extension (aka distributor cover) on your TPI motor and go to GM and purchase a new aluminum one. They polish a little bit easier than plastic. :-) Keep in mind that the screws for your stock plastic one will NOT work with the aluminum one.

1985 through 1992 TPI:      Aluminum Extension - 10108425 $13.55
                                                   Screws (3X) - 14082425 $2.14/each

-Coolant Overflow Tank - Don't try to refinish or bleach that old dirty coolant overflow tank.....It's not worth the time. Instead, go to your local GM dealer and order a new one.

1982 through 1988:      Reservoir - 14070997 $7.97
                                           Cap - 15630112 $3.47

1989 through 1992:     Reservoir - 10170175 $8.81
                                           Cap - 15630112 $3.47

-Windhshield Washer Container - Getting yellow? Don't mess with trying to clean it. Just spend a few bucks and buy a new one from GM.

1982 through 1984:      Container - 10078368       $10.37
1985 through 1987:       Container - 10035811*     Call local GM dealer for pricing/availability.
1985 through 1987:       Container - 10078368**    $10.37
1985 through 1987:       Container - 10078369*** Call local GM dealer for pricing/availability.
1988 through 1992:       Container - 22072750       Call local GM dealer for pricing/availability.

1982 through 1983:       Cap - 3798372    $1.59
1984 through 1987:      Cap - 25520310 $1.86
1988 through 1992:       Cap - 22101158 Call local GM dealer for pricing/availability.

* - With cruise (K34) and with low fluid indicator (CD2).
** - Without cruise (K34) and with low fluid indicator (CD2).
*** - With cruise (K34) and without low fluid indicator (CD2).

-Turn Signal Levers - Turn signal busted? Or is the washer tab broken? Or is all of the lettering faded? If so, go with a new turn signal lever, it makes your interior look more detailed new again.

1985 through 1989:      Lever - 25111262* (LB8, LB9, L98) $61.11

1990 through 1992:      Lever - 25111209* (LH0, LB9, L98) Call local GM dealer for availability

* - With cruise (RPO K34), variable wipers, and washer.

- Accelerator Pedals, Brake Pedal Pads, Clutch Pedal Pads - Are your pads getting holes on them or just starting to look ratty? Spice them up with some new GM pads.

1982 through 1987:      Accelerator Pedal - 14030879 Call local GM dealer for availability

1988 though 1992:        Accelerator Pedal - 14062683 $4.50

1982 through 1987:     Brake Pedal Pad - AT - 15522095 $3.27
                                                            MT - 3921648    $4.21

1988 through 1992:       Brake pedal Pad - AT - 14038654   $4.87
                                                            MT - 14038655   $5.63

1982 through 1992:       Clutch Pedal Pad - 14038638 Call your local GM dealer for availability.

Useful Abbreviations:

Feel left behind with all the abreviations you see online and especially ThirdGen.org? Use this chart to help:

J/K - Just kidding
LOL - Laugh out loud
IIRC - If I remember correctly
AFAIK - As far as I know
TGO - Thirdgen.org
TTT - To the top
BTW - By the way
FWIW - For what it's worth
IMO - In my opinion
IMHO - In my humble opinion
LMAO - Laughing my ass off
ROTFLMFAO - Rolling on the floor laughing my f**king ass off (many variations)
BRB - Be right back
IBTL - In before the lock (I wouldnt use this anymore...administrator gets pissed.)

AFPR - Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
WOT - Wide open throttle
TB - throttle body
RPO - Regular production options
SPID - Servie parts identification decal
PROM - Programable read only memory
TPI - Tuned port injection
TBI - Throttle body injection
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
IAC - Idle air control
EFI - Electronic fuel injection
ECM - Electronic control module
MPFI - Multi port fuel injection
RAII - Raim Air Hood II
RA - Ram Air
CAI - Cold air intake
CFI - Cross fire injection
TC - Turbo charged
SC - Supercharger
TT - Twin Turbo
HP - Horse Power
CID - Cubic Inches Displacment
CC - Cubic Centimeters
RPM - Revoultions Per Minute
CFM - Cubic Feet Per Minute
DOHC - Double Over-Head Cam
SOHC - Single Over-Head Cam
SBC - Small Block Chevy
BBC - Big Block Chevy
HO - High Output
FWD - Front Wheel Drive
RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
CAT - Catylic Converter
STAT - Thermostat
NA - Naturally aspirated
N2O - Nitrous Oxide Gas
NOS - Nitrous Oxide System
60' - Sixty Foot Time
STB - Strut Tower Brace
SFC - Sub Frame Connectors
WB - Wonder Bar

TA - Trans Am
TTA - Turbo Trans Am
LT1 - 4th Gen 5.7L V8 - used in Formulas and TA's (1993-1997)
LS1 - 4th Gen Aluminum 5.7L V8 (1998-2003)
ZZ4 - GM's most popular 350 cid crate motor

Motor Abbreviations by GM:

Code/Cylinders/Disp/Induction              Years Available           Code (8th digit of VIN)

LQ9 - I4 2.5L 151cid TBI                     1982-1985                    2
LC1 - V6 2.8L 173 cid 2-bbl                  1982-1984                    1
LG4 - V8 5.0L 305 cid 4-bbl                  1982-1987                    H
LU5 - V8 5.0L 305 cid CFI                    1982-1983                    7
L69 - V8 5.0L 305 cid 4-bbl HO             1983-1986                    G
LB8 - V6 2.8L 173 cid MPFI                  1985-1989                    S
LB9 - V8 5.0L 305 cid TPI                    1985-1992                     F
L98 - V8 5.7L 350 cid TPI                    1986-1992                     8
LO3 - V8 5.0L 305 cid TBI                    1988-1992                    E
LC2 - V6 3.8L 231 cid SFI TC               1989 only                      7
LH0 - V6 3.1L 191 cid MPFI                  1990-1992                    T

Understanding Vehicle Identification Numbers:

VIN's are 17 digits long and each digit has a significant meaning. Even though no two f-body's have the same VIN, the first 16 numbers can be the same. A lot of people like to know how they can check to see what year and what motor each 3rd gen f-body is quickly and accurately.

I have put together this handy 3" x 2" card which quickly lets you look at the 8th and 10th digits of someones 3rd gen and see what year it is, and what the stock motor is. It's in .pdf format, so make sure that you have adobe acrobat reader or photoshop. Click below....

YEAR & ENGINE ID CARD

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