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Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

So it's been quite a while since I've touched this car or this thread.
Some back story:

When I started this project I was 17. I had taken a few highschool shop classes and thought I had the...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-17-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Nothing as of late. Been buried with life and house work.
Hoping to revive this thread this spring. When I started this project I cut a lot of corners. I've been going through the car and fixing...
Forum: Interior
08-29-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,426
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Gun shape Shifter knob

Touché hahaha
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-27-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 88 firebird Part Out

Do you have a picture of the rear seats? and how much for the dash pad shipped to 59105?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-03-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,461
Posted By firechicken1992

T56 Shift Lever

Hello to anyone it concerns. Looking for a T56 shift lever. Doesn't need to be anything fancy, just looking for something to get me by for now as I have no lever. An OEM style one would be just fine....
Forum: Engine Swap
04-19-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

I am very much concerned hahahaha. Im hoping this will last for just the summer. I need to throw a driveline under it and a shifter and I should be good to roll, and I want to convert to EFI so I'll...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-19-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Not recently unfortunately. Been tight on finances around my house and life has been kicking me in the rear. Hopefully as we pull out of spring I can get some more work done on it. Nearly there.
Forum: TBI
11-27-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,924
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: throttle body choke problem 89 camaro

I'm not sure about that. They're on different connectors. Unless the OP is having other gauge and lighting problems. The choke light shows to be on pin 4 on connector C1. The VATS light shows to be...
Forum: TBI
11-27-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,924
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: throttle body choke problem 89 camaro

Maybe its the glow plugs? :D But seriously, you gotta give us more info in full sentences. There is no choke on a TBI.
Forum: TBI
11-23-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By firechicken1992

Distributor wiring; where does this wire go?

I've been looking at this diagram. I can't tell what it's indicating. I'm reading this as it is grounding out on or connected to the distributor housing. Am I correct in my interpretation? It's the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-30-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By firechicken1992

Are all 3rd gen columns interchangeable?

I'm slowly getting the steps down on getting my '92 Bird road worthy again. I ruined the shaft that the steering wheel mounts to (long story) so I bought a used steering column. I believe its off of...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Fired the motor up. Im able to regulate it down to a nice 8-9 PSI and with 5 gallons of premium in the tank, my gauge reads spot on at a touch over 1/4 tank.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

At this point, I'm glad I still had my 3rd Gen pump, as the connector to the actual pump is different on the 4th Gens. I used two more of those terminals from NAPA and recycled my connector from the...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

The 4th Gen pumps have two wires for the level sensor, a hi and lo signal. The 3rd Gens, of course, have one wire. This is an easy...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Now that I got my fuel pump ready to go, it's a necessity to know how much fuel I have while powering my gas hog carburetor and gas hog...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Now, mating the two together is perhaps the easiest part.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-0904151902a_a8ccdf914567b3d6c51f841d1a23e5fff4c0c2d0.jpg

I had to trim...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Next I installed the pump into the top portion of the housing. Pretty straight forward, and fits...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

At this point, you may notice the 4th Gen pump has two lines coming out of it. One goes to the top of the module to feed to the motor. The other routes to the bottom of the module. This keeps the...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

To start with the actual pump portion, I bought a TBI 3rd Gen pump (it's specs said it's static pressure was like 13 PSI)....
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

With this project sitting for so long, I had some rust in the tank. And my fuel tank was in a pretty sad state to begin with. So I ditched the factory tank and bought a 4th Gen tank from a 2000...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

Well It seems about time to start posting on this thread again. Have had a very busy year between buying my first house and losing my mother, and the Firebird moved to the back burner for a while....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-26-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,546
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Parting out a 90 camaro IROC

How much for the steering column minus the wheel?
Is it tilt?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-07-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,380
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: TPI BLOWOUT!!!

how much for engine harness shipped to 59105? is it out of an automatic or manual car?
Forum: Interior
07-13-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,426
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Gun shape Shifter knob

That looks like a really good way to get shot when getting pulled over:lmao:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-08-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Brake Line Needed

We can disregard this thread. I'm just going to buy the front set brand new from Summit for 54 bucks. PT# FKT8901
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-08-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Brake Line Needed

Passenger side. It's gotta be off of a V8 car with drum rear. If you have it can you send me a pic of the threaded end? It's 10mm x 1.5. I sent you a message as well, Tony.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,263
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: ponti 455 vs chev 350 vortec

:lock::lock: I agree, this is sad:lock::lock:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-06-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By firechicken1992

Brake Line Needed

I need the metal hardline going from the proportioning valve to the right front wheel. It needs to be off of a V8 car with drum rear brakes. Shoot me a price and send me a pic of the threaded end....
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-11-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,610
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 3rd gen pedals vs 4th gen?

Is it possible to just swap the actual clutch pedal from a 4th gen to a 3rd gen pedal set? I've been wanting to look for one locally but without result. Id buy a cheap set from ebay if I could go...
Forum: Interior
03-20-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,017
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Black box under console?

Air bag discrimination sensor
Forum: History / Originality
03-19-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 47,223
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Historic Firebird Concept Car Pics

Those 50's GM Firebird concept cars didn't have pistons. They were gas turbine cars.
Forum: Electronics
03-18-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,552
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1991 Firebird Fuse Pump Relay

If you look at the wires coming out of the bottom of the relay, there will be:
A grey wire
An orange wire
A red wire
A dark green wire /w white striping
A black wire /w white striping.
That...
Forum: Electronics
03-18-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,552
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1991 Firebird Fuse Pump Relay

Yes the one with "1018" on it. I can tell from the wires because the coolant fan circuit has a green wire with white striping for the switch circuit of the relay. The larger gauge red wire and the...
Forum: Electronics
03-17-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,552
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1991 Firebird Fuse Pump Relay

Look for the harness that has a red wire with a black connector sticking out. That'd be the harness for the fuel pump relay.

If you can't find it, just switch relays and see if it works.
...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,472
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Installed a 2001 Delco Radio/CD w/ 7 band EQ

That looks AWESOME. I can't wait to get one for mine this summer.
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,472
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Installed a 2001 Delco Radio/CD w/ 7 band EQ

It'll look right at home AND period correct in the 90's 3rd gen 'birds:D
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,472
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Installed a 2001 Delco Radio/CD w/ 7 band EQ

My 2002 GTP has that radio. I've also been planning on getting one for my 'bird when I get it running soon!
What does it look like in the day light?
Forum: TPI
03-10-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Why did GM do this?

Ah, well that was simple! Just something that had had stuck out to me when I was looking through diagrams. Makes more sense that way.
Forum: TPI
03-10-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By firechicken1992

Why did GM do this?

Looking at my factory manual I noticed that all 8 TPI injectors are fired from a single ECM ground. On the MPI 3.1, the fuel injectors are fired from 2 separate ECM grounds. Why would GM do that to...
Forum: Car Audio
02-20-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,896
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: best/favorite headunit?

I'm gonna put one of these in my '92 Bird. I think it'll look VERY period correct in my car.http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/sxEAAOxy0zhTMd6o/$_57.JPG
Forum: Body
02-17-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,308
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 69 front on thirdgen.

Atleast it's not this.....http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/camaro1.jpg
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-17-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: UMI transmission crossmember.

Sold as of 2/17/15. Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-16-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: UMI transmission crossmember.

Sale Pending right now. I'll update either way soon.
Forum: Interior
02-14-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,905
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: how rare is the non ac dash for camaro's

There's one of these dashboards in a Camaro at a local yard here. Threw me for a loop first time I saw it.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-09-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Lon at Top Down Solutions.

I had actually forgotten about Top Down until I found his business card in my tool box while moving. My experience with him was awesome as well......time to go look up his website again;)
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,775
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: 1992 "Firebird 400" swap and concept

@Wonderbird 84: I'd be careful with the '75 blocks. They have thinner castings. They're good for their purpose, but as for building a power machine you'll want a different year. My block is a '75 but...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-03-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: UMI transmission crossmember.

Still for sale as of: 2/3/15 Price is flexible. Made to fit a TH400 with remote mount for torque arm. Never been used. Make me an offer!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-09-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: UMI transmission crossmember.

Still for sale as of: 1/09/2015
Forum: Cooling
12-31-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,517
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: Whats the best intake manifold for street use?

The kind that doesn't leak
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-20-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Posted By firechicken1992

Re: UMI transmission crossmember.

Still for sale as of 12/20/2014
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