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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need Belt setup and part # please

The engine only needs the water pump to spin to be happy, & the alternator if you plan on driving further than the battery will hold a charge. Running without A/C or power steering won't harm the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-12-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Tire rubbing?

There's no way the axle being off center is related to the carrier or axle internals. Something is funky with the pan hard bar. Take a look at that. Is the car @ stock ride height or lowered?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 1987 Formula Differential Change

You will know when you pull the cover. Makes it hard to buy supplies in advance, but you could always buy the additive & return it if you don't have limited slip.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 845
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 84 z28 transmission doesn't match 350

Just found this tidbit of info on the internet
"That's because the 168T flywheel is 11" diameter compared to the 153T at 10.4""
Have the shop measure the outer diameter of the flywheel, if it's 11"...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 845
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 84 z28 transmission doesn't match 350

Sounds like it may be a large SBC flywheel? There are 2 flywheel sizes & the T5 bell housing only works with the smaller one if I recall correctly. If this is indeed your issue you'll need.
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-12-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,441
Posted By Formula 305

Re: S10 T5, same as an F body T5?

4.3 is the little brother to the 350... so you'd need to do the same thing as if you were mating the V6 trans to a V8, custom clutch, V8 bellhousing, etc.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 700r4 to 4.3 truck t-5. Have few questions...

$200 T5 is a pipe dream. Let's break it down.

$200 T5, that is more than likely broken (or it wouldn't be $200)
Rebuild kit, that'll cost ya a couple hundered more
Harbor Freight Press $200...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,679
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Is limited slip additive necessary?

Depends on what type of LSD you have. Any clutch type LSD will need the additive, like the Auburns that would've come in the factory POSI cars. Torsen LSDs that came in later cars (99-02) don't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By Formula 305

Re: world calss t5 rebuild kit?

Gears should be reused unless damaged, but any good rebuild kit will include synchronizers, since they're a ware item much like brake pads.

I just went thru mine with this kit:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-03-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,483
Posted By Formula 305

Re: swap from 2.73 to 3.42 rear end

If your going in there anyway & going thru the hassle of setting up the gears & everything why not upgrade your posi at the same time? You can find a used TORSEN with 3.42 gears on Ebay out of a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By Formula 305

Re: T56 Clutch Failure - At wit's end

I believe the third gen pedals are your problem. What clutch master cylinder are you using?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By Formula 305

Re: rear axle from corvette

Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but the Vette transmission won't have provisions for a torque arm mount, will it?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-20-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,258
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Blown BBC Swap final answers and opinions

V6 tranny won't bolt to a V8..... Do some more homework, the google machine is your friend.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-20-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,258
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Blown BBC Swap final answers and opinions

When you say the current 700R4 do you mean the one from the car or one currently on the motor?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Castle nut stuck on spindle

If its stuck on there is probably already some level of damage to the threads. If you heat the nut it will grow & do less damage to the threads coming off. Make it glow then hit it with an impact...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Castle nut stuck on spindle

Have you tried heating the nut red hot?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-05-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Want a 4 spd for my camaro with an l96

A 4L80E would have come behind earlier 6.0s, the ones pre VVT, but I'm not sure the cranks the same. Are you using the L96 computer?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Want a 4 spd for my camaro with an l96

I vaguely remember reading something about some 6.0s having a longer crank, depending on the application, but with enough $$$$ anything is possible, but you still didn't answer Sofa's question, Auto...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Decent price for used rear end?

Rear disc brakes in an 87 are junk, but the mounting flange is the same as the good rear discs that came in later 3rd gens, early 4th gens. I think 87 would be a 26 spline axle as well, later year...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 923
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need help deciding LSD!

What do you mean ring & pinion job? You're going to have to set up the ring & pinion on the new carrier no mater what.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,390
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Install engine w or w/out headers.

I'm with Sofa, I wouldn't torque them. You should be able to ballpark the torque you're applying to the bolt by feel anyway, if the spec is 20 ft-lbs, don't tighten them until you're about to bust a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-29-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,901
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Parting out 1992 z28 tpi 5 speed car

I'd be interested in the transmission. Could pick up this weekend.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 923
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need help deciding LSD!

You find it at a You-Pull?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 923
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need help deciding LSD!

Get a used torsen out of a 99-02 Trans Am/SS, if you buy used you'll have saved enough to pick up some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By Formula 305

Re: CannotI get headlight gear out if case

I may be wrong, since it's been a handful of years since I rebuilt mine, but I had to take the motor off the gearbox housing for one side... I think. It doesn't make much sense that would be holding...
Forum: Fabrication
04-15-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,563
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Tow Bar?

If you have the FAB skills & patience I'm sure you can make something that'll work. Having driven Jeeps like yours, I agree I wouldn't want to try to stop it at double the weight of the Jeep. A...
Forum: TBI
04-08-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,347
Posted By Formula 305

Re: COLD START HIGH IDLE

92 wouldn't have come with a carb... You sure its not a TBI? It'd help diagnose if we knew what you had
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-30-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Posi Question

I also have 3.42s & love them, just get a posi & install it with your current gears.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Broke some teeth on the pinion gear questions and options

There are online calculators that you can play with, put in your tire size, trans (or gear ratios), final drive ratio & you can basically make tables like Midias provided below for whatever gear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,038
Posted By Formula 305

Re: High rpm dipstick pops out

Building positive pressure in the crank case, need to fix/re-install a working PCV system, the crank case should be under vacuum if I'm not mistaken.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Torque Arm Transmission Removal

I just pulled my T-5 last weekend, I supported the body on jack stands & let the diff hang & I didn't have any issues.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 1991 Camaro RS: 4 speed automatic leaking?

VSS O-Rings dry out commonly if the car sits for long periods, drive shaft yoke seals are also common to go bad, both are easy fixes.

Don't panic just yet. Get under the car & try to find the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,120
Posted By Formula 305

Re: T56 Swap 4th Gen pedals don't line up?

I wouldn't dwell on the reason why your firewall is different, what's done is done. Focus on how to make it work.

Good luck
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-16-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,120
Posted By Formula 305

Re: T56 Swap 4th Gen pedals don't line up?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/728453-87-formula-350-vortec.html

This guy used 4th gen pedals.
Forum: TBI
02-26-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Cheap way to free up power?

Read the sticky in the exhaust forum, covers it pretty well. You'll need to remove the pump, lines, plug up any holes in the exhaust system, & re-route your belt & get a different length belt.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,125
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Low oil preasure

Does it have the proper oil level? It was asked earlier in the thread but I didn't see an answer.
Forum: TBI
02-25-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Cheap way to free up power?

You can delete the AIR system, but it won't gain you much. Biggest restriction on that motor stock is the exhaust system, but you'll be limited by the heads pretty quick after you do an exhaust.
Forum: TBI
02-18-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Tbi backfire on tip in

What have you done to tune it? Sounds like you're using the GM computer? Is it lean or not? What are your sensors telling you?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-10-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Multiple fuel types on the fly

Just throwing it out there, but what if you did it with 1 tank, you'd just have to plan out when you wanted to go really fast. For example if you were going to the track Saturday, run your tank...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need help

I'm sorry, but I lost you. I don't think it matters where the handle is facing on the jack stands, as long as it's not in the way.

I'm not sure what 3" beam you're talking about in the front end
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By Formula 305

Re: Need help

It's not really an exact science, depends a lot on the tools you have available to you. Off the top of my head, I'd say 18-24" from the bottom of the rocker panel to the floor/ground. It's been a...
Forum: TBI
02-05-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,789
Posted By Formula 305

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

I am giving you advice, take it if you want. I know you better than you know yourself because I was just like you. You want a cool car because deep down you're a car guy, you may not know it yet,...
Forum: TBI
02-05-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,789
Posted By Formula 305

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

Yea ok bud.... I was 16 not that long ago & you're not fooling me. Sooner or later you're going to speed & do burnouts & ****, we all did it. And for F### sakes! Your user name is Want_A_V8 &...
Forum: TBI
02-05-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,789
Posted By Formula 305

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

If he's worried about the cost of insurance more power is the LAST thing this kid needs. :2cents: Remember, nothing will drive up your insurance costs like speeding tickets & other moving...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By Formula 305

Re: How much do you think my car is worth?

Know anyone with an AAA membership? Or just have them fix the bare minimum to make it safe to drive home.
Forum: TBI
02-05-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,789
Posted By Formula 305

Re: insurance on tbi for first car?

LO3 is the engine code for the turd 305 TBI, 170HP, 255FT-LBS.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By Formula 305

Re: How much do you think my car is worth?

The car is completely un-driveable as is? How far is it from the shop to your driveway?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By Formula 305

Re: How much do you think my car is worth?

I've gotta go with Tibo, I thought you were doing all the work yourself. The repairs I listed would be like $700 for parts. If you need to swap the engine & need to pay someone to do it get ready to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By Formula 305

Re: How much do you think my car is worth?

I paid like $750 for mine back in 2011. Mechanically was sound (still is) body was rough, dents, panels that weren't the same color. The body condition will really drive the price. Mechanical...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By Formula 305

Re: 5-Speed Manual Tranny Noise - 89 Firebird

If your in 3rd at low speeds and the engine seems to have to "work harder" as you said, its because 3rd gear is to high for your current speed, shift down.

Is the fluid low?? It's not that...
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