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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By midnightfirews6

LG4- Chasing Misfire and Rev Hang

Been having weird issues with my '84. LG4, still with the e4me and digital spark advance. Auto>t56 swapped. It's been having an intermittent part throttle (~1/4 throttle in any gear) misfire that...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-03-2022, 02:34 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,141
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: My new 1984 TA project

Impressive work, especially with how fast everything's progressed! Looks good, glad to see an old '84 being saved.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-13-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Static Third Gen?

If you want to do it right, the way the magazine quality stance builds do- buy the highest rate springs from Landrum (or another spring supplier) you can find that will fit in the free length that...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-22-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: 1987 Firebird EV

Thanks! That's really not bad at all. It's a cool car, I imagine this will become a lot more commonplace if we all end up having to daily EV's. Might as well do it with something that has some style...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-22-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Raising Upper Strut Mounts

A simple way to find out where your car is at in bump travel is to put a ziptie tight around your strut shafts at the very bottom, go for a drive under the conditions you're concerned about, and jack...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-21-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,818
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: '84 T/A pictures

Almost 11 years ago... jeez.

Anyway I know most have left the forums for social media, but I figured I'd go back and update some old threads for continuity and posterity's sake lol.
Here's a few...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 49,116
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Drifting a thirdgen: 101

Duncan performance sells them for LS1 axles.

https://duncanperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=63_112&product_id=118

I've been away from the forums for a while. I bought a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Weird T56 Woes

Hate to resurrect a dead thread, but hate threads that don't have a conclusion more.

Follow up: In 2019, I ended up sending the transmission back to the builder, who replaced the bearings in the...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-21-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: 1987 Firebird EV

I've seen this thing floating around on Facebook. Pretty cool! Any idea what it weighs now?

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,991
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: UMI weight Jack failures

Yup. I drove on the GC kit for one summer and had issues with plate bending, and one of the screws that held the threaded rod to the top plate came pretty loose at one point. It never truly failed,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By midnightfirews6

Altered Suspension Geometry Spring Rates

Those who've lowered your panhard bar:

what spring rates and sway bars are you running?:
are you stock geometry in the front, or on extended ball joints or drop spindles?:
coilovers ​​​​​or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,020
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: UMI vs Ground Control

I've had both. The GC front adjusters are a simple threaded rod held to the top plate by a bolt and two washers. The bolt is held in place by Loc-Tite, and I actually had one back out when adjusting....
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-26-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,220
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Recaro Seats for sale

Pm'ed
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Weird T56 Woes

I went with the Al flywheel since the conversion flywheels are so large. IIRC, the Ram unit was around the weight of a stock L69 flywheel, ~18 lbs, whereas the steel Centerforce chunk was listed as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Weird T56 Woes

End play- 0.000, the builder said that he shims all of his builds to 0 with good results.
0.020 side to side, pulling both directions as hard as possible.
Splines- 0.004 indicated runout when...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Weird T56 Woes

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190531_163146460_0931e53a601782bbe7ad2512127782212336c0fb.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By midnightfirews6

Weird T56 Woes

Howdy.

I did the T56 conversion to my '84 T/A in the fall of '17. I used a (verified non-magnetic) brass pilot bushing, a Quicktime bellhousing, the aluminum Ram conversion flywheel, an O'Reilly's...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,269
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Clutch master cylinder flex/ bracing?

I've made a couple different reinforcement plates, will test them today. Some google-fu revealed that firewall cracking has proven to be an issue on fourth gens and gto's, guess the Tick M/C requires...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,269
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Clutch master cylinder flex/ bracing?

Thanks for the photo, Drew. The plate I made is similar, but a good bit smaller. Maybe just too small to distribute the load well? Edited the photo to make mine stand out more, not sure if you guys...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-08-2018, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,269
Posted By midnightfirews6

Clutch master cylinder flex/ bracing?

Was installing a Tick master cylinder the other day and was actuating the clutch by hand to adjust it, when I realized that I have quite a bit of flex in the firewall, even with the thirdgen pedals/...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-22-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: UMI Black Friday Specials- Now until Monday 11-27.

Well... guess I'll be replacing my bent Ground Control units sooner than I thought, haha.

You guys have been rolling new products out like crazy! It's great. Any chance of drop spindles or another...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-22-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 892
Posted By midnightfirews6

WTB: 1982-84 Firebird/ Trans Am manual shift plate

Looking for an uncracked manual shifter console plate for an early third gen. One with a good shifter boot is preferred, but not necessary. Thanks.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
01-31-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By midnightfirews6

WTB: braces for t5 pedals

I bought some pedals for my manual swap, but they are lacking the two braces for the master cylinder, as well as the u bolt for the cylinder itself. Looking to buy any or all of these items asap!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-22-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 283,773
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

I'm finally doing the thing!

Questions:

-I've read through this thread and many others, and still haven't made a decision on the best pedal and hydraulics combo. Ive seen a few people mention...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: 850/175 set up?

I run 850/175 on my car with Koni yellows. It isn't bouncy, since it is well within the dampening range of the Konis. It is harsh though, since I'm pretty low. Third gens don't have a huge amount of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By midnightfirews6

Eaton Posi Install

The Auburn in my '84 is toast and has developed the telltale side-to-side axle play and peg legs around corners now. The car is just going to be a fun street car and will see some autocross and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-04-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Ride quality, sway bars?

It will decrease your wheel rate and reduce a bit of unspung weight which would help. How are your shocks and struts? A good set of dampers will make a world of difference and make the car handle...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-05-2015, 01:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,671
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: 3rd vs. 4th gen handling

I'd be interested in hard data comparing camber curves and dynamic grip. I'd *think* that the SLA front end of a fourth gen would be at a slight advantage. Stock v stock, my third gen seemed to slide...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-04-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 36,844
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Update on my '92 Firebird (LOTS of pics) New paint soon?

Hey bud, did you ever sell it? Caught it rolling past in between autocross heats during Import Alliance at Beech Bend, didn't have time to get an up-close look at it or say hi though. Anyway, I love...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,475
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Anyone Find a Good Source for a Close Ratio Steering Box?

After some thorough research, I ended up going with Red Head Steering Gears in Washington. Under $400 iirc and their rebuild process is great. I wouldnt shy away from Turn One either, running their...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: cracked front clip

Had the steering box off recently to find that mine had cracks beginning to form. Trying to decide whether to have the crack ends drilled to relieve it and then welded up, have it reinforced with a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Recommended jack for emergency wheel change

The car should have a jack from the factory, I have no clue as to how safe it is as I have never had to use mine. I generally suggest the Harbor Freight low profile hydraulic jack as a good...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,700
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: question about the gc weight jacks I just installed

Front, rear, or all four corners? And what are your spring rates and free lengths? Tire sizes? Pics? Hard to tell without more info. You could have tiny hands and stretched tires on 13x8's for all we...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 23,360
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Agreed. I usually think the line lies when the restomod no longer stays true to the original style or concept. Putting engines from other manufacturers in, unfitting wheels, changing the body lines,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-17-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,225
Posted By midnightfirews6

ZO6 chassis swapped Camaro on Speedhunters

I apologize if this is a repost, but I didn't see it anywhere else on the boards...

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/09/f-body-mash-cambird-z06/#chapter-long-live-the-third-gen

Crazy cool...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-05-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Using different rod ends

I was seriously just about to ask this. I heard some noise and had a weird squirming feeling from the rear of my car... turned out to be the PHB. The bolts are slightly loose in the holes. I am...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-03-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,677
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Another WTB thread for 82-84 Trans Am console lid and leg rest...

Bump! Sorry, been busy but I'm motivated to buy as soon as a good black console lid pops up.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-02-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 183,323
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd Gen Camaros take part in!

Love The Beast - The Full & Uncut Interview With Jeremy Clarkson - YouTube
Clarkson mentions the infamous $1000 Camaro from Top Gear in this clip a little after 18 minutes in. (18:16 to be exact)
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Help with caster/camber plates

Just a warning- I'd imagine most used ones will probably have bad bearings and/ or cracked rubber at this point. If you're modifying it and raising the mounting surface and replacing the bearings...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 35,338
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt-in Rear Coil Over Kit for the 82-02 GM F-Body

Agreed. And how many people have had air shocks punch through throughout the years? I thought it was common knowledge that the rear shock mounts on most unibodies were suspect when putting that much...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,003
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Indexing rear coils

The rear coils have flat ends. There is no indexing. You can run a thicker isolator off of a 4th gen rear for more height or replace the stock isolators with heater hose for less height, but that's...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,576
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: coilovers...do they really damage your front end?

Thoughts on an inverted coilover with a threaded body with a locking ring? They seem to be the hot ticket on imports since they reduce unsprung weight and allow full strut travel. Do you think...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,597
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Best junkyard upgrades to look for?

Hollow front sway bars (34mm and 36mm available, bring a good caliper to check). If it's hollow it will have small drain holes near the holes for the end links on the underside of the bar. They're...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,073
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: upgrading rear shocks/springs. need tips

Great advice from everyone and I second plum92's recommendation for copper Delco plugs.

Just some little things I thought I'd add:
My car had Monroe gas struts put on it some time in the 80's by...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Shocks and Springs time!

Sportlines are actually not stiff enough for the amount of drop they give. For drifting and autocross, the best off the shelf springs are the Eibach Pro Kit... but it only drops about 1" from how...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-20-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,677
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: Another WTB thread for 82-84 Trans Am console lid and leg rest...

Explained in this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/338697-rare-option.html

You have great taste in cars, btw! ;)

EDIT: Also still looking for a console lid.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,341
Posted By midnightfirews6

Re: support belt rear axle

Sounds like a limiting strap.
This?
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/24c8d2490c216f.jpg
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