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Forum: Electronics
05-18-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: VATS Bypassing

Okay great! Thank you very much.
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: VATS Bypassing

Okay so I figured out that the yellow wire is for the air bag which I don't have because I have a racing steering wheel. I pulled the plug on the orange wire to test the ohms for the ignition and the...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

VATS Bypassing

I read how to bypass the system and it said to cut the yellow wire a foot from the connector. I was pulling the wire out to cut it and the wire just pulled out. I didn't cut it or anything but it...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-21-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,323
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: 400 SBC

Okay well what we had planned on doing was just reusing the stock heads and having a shop in town work on them and we already ported them ourselves but we saw an older article from CarCraft and...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-16-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,323
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: 400 SBC

Well I know I would need a different intake for those heads just didn't know if they would be a good choice. I'm helping my dad build a 400sbc for his 66' El Camino and he wants a basic rebuild just...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-16-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,323
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

400 SBC

Would anyone recommend vortec heads on a sbc build? I have heard you can't put a big cam in with these heads? I really don't know anything about the vortec heads just trying to get some opinions and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Gears

I love the difference. The gas milage went down a ton but hey I don't drive a muscle car for the fuel economy ;)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-06-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Gears

I pulled off the extension housing on the transmission and pulled the old speedometer gears out and my brother did a calculation to figure out which speedometer gears I needed for my rims and tires...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Gears

Thank you. I got the gears and differential changed out. Yes TTOP350 I did it myself and it runs great. :lmao:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Gears

Well maybe you shouldn't worry about that. I didn't say anything about installing. I just want to know the gears so if you have nothing good to say just keep it to yourself
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Gears

I have a 92 Pontiac Firebird with a 305 tbi and a 700r4 transmission but I don't know what the gears are. Does anyone know what those came with and if it was a 26 spline or 28 spline? I have a new...
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

Everything works great
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2013, 02:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

Well right after I posted that comment I went back out to my car and was looking at it and the wire is a smaller gauge and so the connector I used didn't break through to touch the wires so that's...
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

The green wire is tapped into the white wire and I'm not getting a reading but I did run across this and it says it's on the passenger side?...
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

I have everything else hooked up and I can set the shift light and everything and I hooked it up to the only white wire hooked up to the back of the gauges but nothing. I tried looking on google but...
Forum: Electronics
04-10-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

Alright so I couldn't get my hands in behind the hvac to find the wire but I was able to get the hush panel off can you remember what wires to hook the (red) power wire up to, (white) the dimmer wire...
Forum: Electronics
04-10-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

Yeah that doesn't sound to bad. See I can wire up speakers but I've never done tachs so it's all new to me haha. I have another quick question. Where did you hook up the power? I know some people...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Wiring Tach

I will see if I can figure out which one is the hot wire tomorrow. Yeah that's just a 30min drive away. I was just up at that base not to long ago visiting some friends.
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Wiring Tach

I just got a 5in Tach for my Firebird and I'm trying to get it wired but I have to connect it to the dimmer switch but I don't know what wire that is and I can't get the hush panel under the dash...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-09-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: 1990 - 1992 High Rise Spoiler $125

If you change your mind and are willing to ship let me know
Forum: Body
04-04-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,687
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Custom Reverse Hood

Could you make a video so I can see how the hood opens
Forum: Interior
02-26-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Seats

I'm not a huge fan of tan but my interior is tan and black so these matched perfect and there is no rips or tears :)
Forum: Interior
02-26-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Seats

What does everyone think of these seats. I bought them for $50 no rips or anything :) I am putting them in my car today.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,870
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: wheel bolt pattern issue.

I am running into the same kind of issue. My bolt pattern is correct but the hub on the front is to big and I can't fit it through the rim. I didn't know if a fourth gen was different and that would...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: New Rims and tires (Car is pulling)

Well as it sits right now if I hammered it down I could fit the caps on but I don't there will be anyway to fit the caps on without the spacers but like I said right now I just want the car to drive...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: New Rims and tires (Car is pulling)

Yeah I wanted to see if there was any way that I could shorten the hub down? I can make the hole on the rim a little bigger but I really don't want the hub to stick out that much and I would like to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: New Rims and tires (Car is pulling)

I think it could be both. I thought that it was my spacers when I first put them on and I still think so but Zach is right too old suspension needs to be replaced. I've only had the car for year and...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: New Rims and tires (Car is pulling)

I haven't done any brakes lately and I need to so I could try that and see if it helps. I know that when you run wider tires you can feel a lot more in the road and it will pull a little more but...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,618
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Boss 338s - photoshop - opinions?

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Sorry the picture looks funny but...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-12-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

New Rims and tires (Car is pulling)

Okay so I recently bought a new set of rims and tires for my 1992 Pontiac Firebird. I went with Boss 18" Rims with I think look amazing:) but ever since I put them on my car pulls left and right....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

1gary- Those questions will help out any person that doesn't know to much about turbos that gets on this thread. Some of those questions help me too so no worries. Delta just thinks he is so cool and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

I will post all the specs when I get them. I will try and get a picture from him tonight. He is away on a trip right now but as soon as he gets back I will make sure to post pictures and specs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Orr89RocZ- I just traded with one of my friends my turbo for a brand new 70mm trim Turbonetics :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

READ ALL OF THE POSTS! I know I can get that much out of all motor but living up in Colorado the air gets thinner the higher you go and so it's better to have a turbo to get that air
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Part of a build is taking time. I'm not rushing anything right now because I want to build things right and good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Exactly if I did everything that I wanted I would have easily 30 to 40k in it but not many people have that money to just blow through and I already have a ford 9in rear end with 3.73 gears and if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Because I'm not going to go balls to the wall all the time and I'm not having that much horsepower if I was going more than what I want yes I would go with a different block
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Well if you read the rest of the tread you would realize we already cover the block and the fact that I won't need a new one unless it's cracked
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

I had plans of running an intercooler. So would you say use Turbo diesel oil? Should I do a do a oil cooler? And so you think I should run 6psi or would I be fine with running 8psi?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Yeah I will buy new pistons. I was thinking about hyper pistons but I don't know I just need to look into them more and see if they will hold up. Alright well I will probably shoot for around 8 to 1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Oh I know I will want more. But honestly with 8 to 10 psi of boost and close to 500 horsepower I will be just fine :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

With the set up I want to do what compression would you suggest to run?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Orr89RocZ- What is your compression ratio?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

If there is no real advantage then I might just buy my friend's 73mm turbo that he has and sell this one. I will try and take a look and measure everything but it might take me some time with work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Would you think that a twin 50mm turbos would be better than a single 70mm turbo set up? That would be a sweet set up! I looked at your tread about your build for your camaro and you did a great job!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Yeah I love twin turbos a lot better. I have another baby turbo that is 42mm but it's junk. I have thought hard about either upgrading to a bigger turbo or doing the twin set up because I like twins...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

They make cast iron and they make cast steel it isn't just "cast" and I know it isn't high performance? I think anyone could have told you that but it will work just fine with the way I am setting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

The turbo is a 53mm turbo. It isn't that small. Plus if it is a little small then it will spool faster. I know that I could get that much out of just the motor and I know that turbocharging an engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

And for all the people saying that the 400 is a bad block to have it really isn't if you are willing to spend a little extra money. I know the 400s had a lot of cooling problems but there is some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,558
Posted By 1992PonFirebird

Re: Turbo Set Up

Yes I do have experience porting heads. The aluminum heads that I was looking at were close to $2000 and yes that is out of my price range. I expect problems to pop up and like I said before I know...
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