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Forum: Electronics
11-01-2022, 03:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,621
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: V6 to V8 tach swap beat to death

glad you can agree, next time somebody is looking for an answer to this they will see that not everybody acts like butthurt children when they don't get instant gratitude for not helping. As this...
Forum: Electronics
10-31-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,621
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: V6 to V8 tach swap beat to death

Whats this?


It prompted this response



Which is hardly a tantrum. Some people decided that being told their answers werent adequate decided to get offended. IE tantrums. It simply IS TRUE....
Forum: Electronics
10-31-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,621
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: V6 to V8 tach swap beat to death

Read the comment directly above mine. Tell me it's not dismissive. Basically, repeat the same thing 4 other people said while trying to make the OP feel stupid for wanting answers to his original...
Forum: Electronics
10-30-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,621
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: V6 to V8 tach swap beat to death

Grave dig. Theres a tac wire coming off of the ls harness youll have to look at the pinout for your motor. Wire that to pin D6 on the C100 bulkhead connector beside the brake booster.
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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-17-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: tps problem w/ dfi

In case this comes up again, I'll tell you how I fixed this.

​​​​​Of course I figured this out after tracing and testing the harness, as well as verifying the ECU board was not blown.

TLDR;...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-17-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: tps problem w/ dfi

You ever get anywhere with this?
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-09-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: DFI Gen VII and N2O

Does Pin A give 12V to activate the relay or ground?
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-19-2021, 01:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Here's a side by side comparison of the Summit Racing Mini High torque starter and the PowerMaster. You can see there is noticeable size difference. Not that either is very large in the first place,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-19-2021, 01:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Fast forward 7ish months. I got a bunch of work done without taking any pictures and found a ton of "issues". Some related to stuff that got lost in 7 months, some my fault, some not my fault and...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-19-2021, 12:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

And this was how I left it before deploying for 6 months...

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Until next time...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-04-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Quick change rear ends

Old thread, but thats not true. they can take a beating. It requires a lot of fabrication and, unfortnately, the cons outweigh the pros. Unless you do a lot of racing and drive the the track, its...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-17-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Let me tell you a story about spark plugs. Changing them on this setup sucks. No such thing as a ratchet for this.
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Get yourself one of these.


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Set yourself a seat becaus this is...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-16-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

The Pro Flo "fits". With some compromises.



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The hard choices...



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Forum: Members Firebirds
03-16-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

I don't know, I'm putting the hood on today. I had to wait for a buddy because it's awkward to put on by myself. Here's what the top of the fenderline looks like, it looks tight
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Just a hair...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-16-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

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Great succeess!


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Aluminum driveshaft in, again retapped threadd...


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Flipped that exhaust hanger and the pipes are more even
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-16-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Been a few long nights of fighting this car.
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Had to clean literally every bolt hole on this diff.

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NEW

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Took a minute to figure out these lines. Driver side is hard line...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-12-2021, 02:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

I dont know if anybody cares but I took some pics of the cheap eBay headers. They are surprisingly good, despites some interesting welds.458787
Header flange completely welded on inside.



...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-12-2021, 02:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Was super nice out today, 17C. Rolled the bish into the shop and started sorting her out. Threw on a Magnaflow cat-back which I bought from some guy for a steal ages ago. Stainless 3 inch job, the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-12-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Yes, both vertical movement and resistance and on base. As per COMP its turning resistance though.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-10-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

COVID, work, and moving again led to slower progress.

I managed to get the motor more or less together. Lifter proeload adjusted.458797
Tighten until pushrod no longer spins freely + 1/2 Turn

...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-10-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Like a TV show I also dont show the shitty work I did in some areas.. :P
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-20-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Not much to report other than I dug all this BS out
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Forum: Members Firebirds
07-13-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Just like a TV show I censor the long nights and swearing...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-13-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

In case youre wondering why the inner fenders is crappy looking, it was hard to get the grinder in there and it's not really visible so IDGAF...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-13-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

The next one was a treat:458849
Cut and peel firewall/inner fender apart


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Patch firewall


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Patch inner fender
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-13-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Made some Progress...
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Removing fenders/bumper/hood to paint engine bay


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Masking to pressure wash


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Forum: Members Firebirds
04-10-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Project Dumpster Dive

Yeah, was on the fence between that and Hand Me Down.

Also on the fence about the transmission, I also have a Super T-10 sitting around.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-08-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,692
Posted By monkey-leader

Project Dumpster Dive

Bad news, the base where my T/A project is located is currently shut down, thanks Corona. Good news, I got an 85 firebird a while ago. 2.8L, T5, NO RUST and most importantly the price was right. Even...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-13-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 94,791
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Detroit Speed 1987 Camaro Test Car 2.0

I'm wondering how the Tilton pedals fit around the stock steering column? Did you use the stock column?
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-15-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

Thanks for the tips, still looklng into oiling. So I haven't done much yet. I had planned on installing an improved racing baffle, oil cooler and maybe drill out the filter plate. Dry sump seems a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-14-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

Yeah, my motivation was shifting weight to the rear and not so much fitment. Strangely enough, the shifter seems like it will come out right about where the TH700R4 shifter was. Dont know why the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-13-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

I don't think so. The Super T10 sat too far forward. I'm 6'4", ergonomically it's perfect. Also, the console lines up almost perfectly. So, I'm not sure how yours fit perfectly so much further...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-13-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

Why too far back? Everything seems to line up other than it being a pain to install...

Hardlines weren't an option. Nobody had any fittings around here, I went to 5 or 6 parts stores. I got...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-13-2019, 01:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

Bad news, I drained the old gas and my gas tank was pretty gross. It was Sunday evening so I had no idea what I could get other than Hawks Third Gen, Rock Auto or Summit. Hawks and Rock Auto were...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-10-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

I had to take the gas tank out in order to install the new fuel pump. I also removed the old exhaust and 10 bolt drum rear, as I'm going with a 9 bolt disc unit.

...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-10-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,906
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: 1988 Trans Am Pro Tour/Auto-X Build

Its been a while since I have updated this. I moved and basically this project got stuck in a town I wasn't in for a while. I also got a little distracted with other projects/cars. Since the last...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-12-2017, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Suspension Parts

Still have the Konis?
Forum: Body
03-21-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 86,593
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: How much does YOUR car weigh??

Im pretty sure thats GROSS. IE with a payload/occupants.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,999
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: How hard to convert LT1 T56 to work with an LS1

LOL. gravedig but w/e. Cant you just buy a truck flywheel and pilot bearing to get this to work, I KNOW you can for an older muncie/super-t10...
Forum: TPI
01-07-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,185
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: TPI worth the hassle?

Its not worth any time. unless youve already screwed up and bought a 3000$ stand alone ecm. FML.

On that, anybody interested in buyin a bnib Accel DFI 7 TPI ECM with wiring harness/power key?
Forum: Power Adders
01-07-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,489
Posted By monkey-leader

Truck LS + Vortech Supercharger + Truck Bracket

Hello, I came into possession of a V3-Si with a air/water intercooler and was looking at the truck supercharger mount (https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/vor-4gl011-021/overview/) online. It...
Forum: Fabrication
11-10-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 119,024
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Fender Flares on a third gen

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/13561565_1020189474703018_222842_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTI5MDU5MDI2NTYxNDMyODQwMw%3D%3D.2
Forum: Brakes
09-08-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,420
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Other GM caliper options/uprades?

Those look great. I almost got a set but I think they are more drag race oriented.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,995
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Gen 3 Struts Gen 5 Struts

Grave digging, but I'm curious how this turned out. There's lots of accidented Camaros now and some decent aftermarket stuff. 4-way adjustable (High/low speed rebound/compression) shocks/struts would...
Forum: Brakes
07-27-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,420
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Other GM caliper options/uprades?

I was thinking of usuing some other calipers with corvette hubs (Corvette or brembo) and 14 inch rotors. Also they knuckles are aluminium. Save some unsprung weight.
Forum: Brakes
07-26-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,420
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: Other GM caliper options/uprades?

I was also looking at this. The knuckles from an Uplander look similar as well.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-26-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,579
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: BigBrakeupgrade.... AGAIN!!??

Thanks for the offer. I have a metal band saw that, I think, can handle it. I dont know about any offset stuff though. Might be cheaper to have it done locally...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-25-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,579
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: BigBrakeupgrade.... AGAIN!!??

OK, in that case the guy either made a mistake or screwed me over. Because I told him I was running a C6/14" rotor...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-25-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,579
Posted By monkey-leader

Re: BigBrakeupgrade.... AGAIN!!??

They handle higher loads, and are more tolerant to heat. May become an issue with 305 wide tires up front.
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