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Forum: Firebirds Wanted
09-29-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Keeping an eye out - 88-92 Formulas!

Update: Still on the hunt/open to other car offers from others whom read this thread :) (Above example is a cherry 1LE out of budget).
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
09-26-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Keeping an eye out - 88-92 Formulas!

PM Sent.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
09-25-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
Posted By Flightoficarus

Keeping an eye out - 88-92 Formulas!

Hey all,

I figured this is worth a shot, so I'm posting here!

Yes, my previous thread was about a car I just sold - A '91 base model I had intended to turn into a Formula clone car. Sadly, it...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-24-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 732
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 1991 Firebird F/S

Car is sold!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-21-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 732
Posted By Flightoficarus

1991 Firebird F/S [SOLD]

Hey all,

Wish I didn't have to be writing this, but here goes! Long story short, I must (regretfully) leave the third gen world for awhile. This car has been my on and off project for a number of...
Forum: TBI
07-31-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 305 rebuild

I've heard of some pretty absurd gains on L03's just from headers, a good cat-back exhaust system, and a tune. The stock exhaust is horribly restrictive, and is probably a good place to start before...
Forum: Fabrication
07-31-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By Flightoficarus

Aftermarket 3-pedal assembly?

Hey all,

Not sure if this is the right section of the forum or not? Curious if anyone here has installed an aftermarket pedal assembly on their cars for a manual car? The current pedal assembly in...
Forum: TBI
07-30-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 350 TBI w/T5 - Check engine light?

Alice, can you please share some more details on your swap? So you ran it on the stock 305 ECM? Did you use the 350 ESC (spark module), knock sensor, and injectors? Or were there more 305 parts than...
Forum: TBI
07-29-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Flightoficarus

350 TBI w/T5 - Check engine light?

Hey all,

I did some reading up in a 305-350 swap thread, but still have some questions about this.

It's my understanding that if you're doing a 305 TBI to 350 TBI conversion on a T5 car, you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Edelbrock performer heads? (60859)

Good to hear about the Edelbrock heads.

I wouldn't buy a used motor without seeing/hearing it run, and preferably with a comp/leakdown test. The rest of the car is ok, but the 305 currently in it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By Flightoficarus

Edelbrock performer heads? (60859)

Hey all,

Long time since I've posted in the engine forum. Gotta love keeping projects on hold, lol.

I am in the midst of getting my Firebird back into reliably driveable condition (It has...
Forum: Body
07-14-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By Flightoficarus

Painting engine bay - best ISO free options?

Hey all,

It's been years, but the ball is finally rolling on saving my 'bird! Just getting it back to reliable, good mechanical condition (a stock 350 for now), and doing paint/body work to get it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Factory harness bar?

Perfect, thank you!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Flightoficarus

Factory harness bar?

Hey all,

I noticed something in the interior of some third gen cars that mine does not have that sits behind the rear seats. It looks like some type of harness bar for additional rigidity that...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-10-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: CA smog questions!

Kevin91z - So, would you say it might be better to go TPI instead of TBI if I made a move to CA? I've been debating between the two, as EGR-equipped manifolds for Vortec heads are rather spendy these...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-07-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: CA smog questions!

thtanner - Do the Dyno Don headers have this EO number stamped on them? (Are they just a modified SLP design?).

84 1LE - I've heard you must go through a smog check w/bringing any out of state car...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-07-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By Flightoficarus

CA smog questions!

Hey all,

Long time no post for me! Long story short, life happens, haha.

As the thread title implies, I have some questions about CA smog laws - largely on if my car would pass, if built the...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 40,716
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 88 Chevy 305 into my 1991 Pontiac Firebird

Check the sticky thread at the top of this forum section for more detailed info on doing the V6 to V8 swap. It'll have more info than I can provide you, as I'm in the process of a swap w/my bird, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Center bolt heads on a flat tappet block?

Yeah, I had a feeling that it's either a motor out of a truck/van, or an earlier car. I thought most 87+ blocks still had had the provisions for a roller cam though, even if they came with a flat...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By Flightoficarus

Center bolt heads on a flat tappet block?

Hey all,

So, after another series of delays, I resumed work on my '91 bird (Although, sessions continue to be periodic, as it's at a friend's house). While removing the valve covers and intake...
Forum: TBI
04-17-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,787
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Vortec heads - The best option for me?

Well, at this point, this is an old thread, but I figured as the OP, and back in this dilemma, I'd just bring this one back up instead of creating a new one.

Here's the latest - Not much has...
Forum: TBI
12-02-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,249
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Bored/modded SBC TBI vs 454 TBI?

Had a feeling I'd come across more useful TBI knowledge from ya! :p

Are there any potential complications to watch out for with sleeving an SBC TBI unit vs just using a BBC unit? And also, are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Restoring 87 iroc vert in Ga HELP!!

Np.

And about the T-5 - If there isn't anything available part-wise for the older versions, a world-class one can be found fairly cheap (I see used, working units for $200-300). There are a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Restoring 87 iroc vert in Ga HELP!!

Well, I won't be able to help w/everything, but I'll answer what I can, to the best of my ability!

If you already have a ported intake manifold and plenum, that's a good start. Upgrading the...
Forum: TBI
11-27-2014, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,249
Posted By Flightoficarus

Bored/modded SBC TBI vs 454 TBI?

Hey all,

Just curious for more knowledge from those of you who have done high-performance TBI builds. What's the limit of how much a stock SBC TBI can be bored out to/how much HP it can support...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By Flightoficarus

Some questions regarding exhaust/emissions components w/vortec heads

Hey all,

So, I'm getting closer to pulling my 305 out of my car, and planning to drop in an L31 350 w/some bolt-ons (slowly, but surely, it's getting there!)

I just had a few questions...
Forum: TBI
11-18-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 641
Posted By Flightoficarus

Quick EBL Flash/sensor questions

Hey all,

In the midst of removing wiring/clutter in my engine bay, and have some more questions, as I'm getting ready to finally remove my 305.

There will be an L31 going into my car. I will be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: A/C seems to only work when you give it accelleration throttle?

Sounds like it's probably compressor/clutch related - Like they may be going bad, but that engine throttle is giving it enough momentum to kick into functioning mode, temporarily at least.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: engine runs rough...help

Well, the good news here is that adding oil to the cylinders didn't cause the compression readings to spike back up by large amounts - That means your rings are probably fine.

In this situation, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: engine runs rough...help

Based on those pics, it looks like some oil is getting into the combustion chamber, especially with #4 and #6. Generally, with a low PSI reading as well, this isn't a good sign. Ideally, all 8...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By Flightoficarus

Stay with stock single fan? upgrade? go dual?

Hey all,

So, long story short, I'm back at it on the project after another hiatus - Getting ready to remove the 305, and drop in a 350, among other things.

I'm planning to stay with my TBI...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: engine runs rough...help

Just curious, have you checked the fuel pressure yet? I know you said the injectors are new, but it still wouldn't hurt to check it.

Also, even if the spark plugs are newer, what do they look like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 305 (L03) - scrap or sell?

Ex-x-fire - That's my plan! :)

Mayt13 - That's another thought I was curious about. A recent compression test on the motor suggests that the low cylinders have worn piston rings. But at the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Flightoficarus

305 (L03) - scrap or sell?

Hey all, just a quick question - Long story short, I'm planning to pull the L03 out of my project (It has 3 bad cylinders). I'm planning to keep the accessories and the TBI - basically just getting...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-19-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 82-84 Trans Am air induction assembly

UPDATE - Description in the first post changed.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-17-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: 82-84 Trans Am air induction assembly

BUMP/Photo post!

332931 (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Guitarjunkie87/media/20140609_1416031_zps238387cf.jpeg.html)

332932...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-16-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Flightoficarus

82-84 Trans Am air induction assembly

Hey all,

Basically just testing the waters here, but I have an 82-84 Trans Am hood air induction assembly sitting around that's not being used. I was originally going to use this, but long story...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Smog diverter valve relocation?

Hmm. I had a bad feeling the only practical method was to do a smog pump delete, which just isn't really an option for my application.

Oh well. Still looks significantly better than stock without...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Flightoficarus

Smog diverter valve relocation?

Hey all, just a few quick questions.

I recently did a full A/C delete on my project. I'm now looking for other ways to get rid of more engine bay clutter. What I'm most curious about atm is the...
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Question for those who removed their A/C

What about all the extra unused connections in the harness that are now open? Do I need to plug them up to keep moisture out? Just curious if there's any spot that's best to tuck them too, or if...
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By Flightoficarus

Question for those who removed their A/C

Hey all,

It's back to work on the bird for me after a long hiatus. So, I finished removing my entire A/C system from my bird - It's quite amazing just how much engine bay space it has opened up!...
Forum: TBI
04-26-2014, 02:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,248
Posted By Flightoficarus

Quick questions for L31/Vortec users in here

Hey all,

So, just a quick question for you guys running TBI setups w/vortec heads, who also have to pass smog. For the longest time, I was under the impression that the GMPP TBI Vortec Manifold...
Forum: Cooling
06-08-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,885
Posted By Flightoficarus

Help finishing up a full A/C delete

Hey all,

Just popping in here for some quick help. I've decided I'm going all out w/my A/C delete, and removing everything/installing a non A/C heater box (I want to keep heat while maximizing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,864
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: T5 Z-spec gears...in a GM T5?

jmd: So, are you telling me that the F-body T5 WC gears are basically the same thing as the Z-spec mustang T5 gears, because they're already the same ratios? I was under the impression that the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-04-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,864
Posted By Flightoficarus

T5 Z-spec gears...in a GM T5?

Hey all,

So this was just an idea that popped into my head recently. It's my understanding that both GM and Ford T5 transmissions are different externally, but that the gears inside are...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-23-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,018
Posted By Flightoficarus

LM7 vs L31?

Hey all,

Ok, so this feels like about the million thread I've posted on engine swaps, but this project of mine just keeps getting delayed! :lol: (Too much so).

Fortunately, I've been able to...
Forum: TBI
04-19-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,787
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Vortec heads - The best option for me?

Giving this thread a BUMP w/a few new questions!

The main thing I'm still curious about is the whole TBI-specific intake, vs the carb intake w/an adapter plate. Based on an EGR-provisioned carb...
Forum: Cooling
04-13-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: N00b air dam/fan questions.

Thank you much for that visual pointer there! :)

Hopefully someone can chime in on my cooling questions relative to the condenser removal/TBI fan power as well.
Forum: Cooling
04-13-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By Flightoficarus

N00b air dam/fan questions.

Hey all, so although not far into it, I've finally resumed work on my bird. All I've really done so far is removed a few things like the air cleaner and fan assemblies, as I'm getting ready to remove...
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,010
Posted By Flightoficarus

Re: Cost to have A/C refrigerant drained?

Good news/an update everyone!

Found a place w/a machine for R-12 refrigerant willing to do a recovery dirt cheap. Showed up this morning - Turns out the system was already empty! My guess would be...
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