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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Transam L69 T5 Clutch Problem

When stuck, car shut down due to brake, With car shut, disengaged to neutral. Then started the car and with few pumps put in first, and car rolled & brought back home. Fluid in reservoir was to max....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder

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That means if I have a new Master and Slave, I can reuse the same hose.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Sonny_T

Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder

My Slave Cylinder went bad. I can buy one from Rock auto, but not sure how do I connect old rubber hose/tube to new one. Do the original one installed as one unit comprising of master and slave. If I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Transam L69 T5 Clutch Problem

To clarify I know problem I am having has nothing to do with flywheel or starter.

I am just getting some knowledge on clutch assembly, and if there is a need of replacing clutch, or flywheel...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Transam L69 T5 Clutch Problem

When gives away, and later if I do pump it works for few moments

To change flywheel, do I need to remove Starter?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Sonny_T

Transam L69 T5 Clutch Problem

During a drive and at stop sign, clutch pedal gave in and it traveled with no resistance and I was stuck in 1st gear, With engine shut, I did few pumping and was able to disengaged, started the car...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-04-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By Sonny_T

Clutch Master Cylinder

85 Transam.

Following/reading removal process (here) and got up to removal of two nuts from U bolt, and the clip to release from pedal..

Question, do I push the cylinder rod to have Clutch MC...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-10-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Starter Bolt Torque

I defiantly had put 30ft-lb.

I did thought of fuel system having issues, but since it happened right after starter change .....put the blame on ;starter'. Now think of it and after an hour drive,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Starter Bolt Torque

I replaced it yesterday (with new battery) and made sure it was good hand tight. I had an excellent first few start and drove car around for few hours. After that engine cranks but there is a weird...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By Sonny_T

Starter Bolt Torque

85, 305, Manual T5, installing a new starter

Any one has info on torque spec of starter bolts. Do I need to put lock-tie?..
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-23-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,975
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

From factory 2.7x to new 3.2x. Will it not increase engine rpm by 4 to 500 in each trans gear pull?
Forum: Engine Swap
01-15-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,716
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Realistic cost comparison of 5.3 vs gen1 350 in my 88...

There are tons of info in thrdgen to have successful build of Gen1 or LS. Get all info, connect dots, rehash, .... risk assessment and 'jump in the water'.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-15-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,716
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Realistic cost comparison of 5.3 vs gen1 350 in my 88...

Going to LS not necessarily equates to 'want more power', or 'going faster then others'. If some one is doing engine for first time, it is not such a huge matter going with LS instead of gen1s....
Forum: Engine Swap
01-14-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,716
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Realistic cost comparison of 5.3 vs gen1 350 in my 88...

If you are below 30, you should definitely go for LS swap, ABSOLUTELY. Having less tool, mistakes, losses ....there are tens of reason why one should not do 'ANYTHING' of first ever. But there are 20...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

2nd, 3rd may not matter much. 4th is 1 every where, but what about 5th and 6th. Is it even possible to have an useful 6th unless you are going 80 miles an hour.?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

A T5 first is 2.95, then a 2.66 will degrade 1st gear pull...will it not?

Is it not the same theory that you do not want to put 3.3x on 3.7x in rear?

It is like interest rate in mortgage where...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

Post: T56 behind a 305 EngineI posted above to get some info. Some senior member had posted some valuable response and one of them even had experience of T56 with 3.7x like. In summary it appears the...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

Transam GTA350: Guilty on over analyzing.

Yes I am now on the line of getting engine replaced with kind you suggested.

What year your T56 is, and are you happy with T56 and 3.70 performance?
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

305 I have is Leaking coolant,,burning oil you can smell. Coolant switch doesn't work, even after troubleshooting wires and changing new switch twice. It comes on rarely when engine gets way too hot...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-30-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

When senior members of thirdgen suggests, some time it takes lots of reading and internet searches to digest what they meant. That is why thirdgen is awesome in learning.

Need for replacing...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

I am willing to go over 5k if it is a right combination.

If that be the case, what be the correct Trans that goes behind 'GM Goodwrench crate 350/290hp'.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

Orange Bird: Agreed.

As learning, T5 is only good with old similar HP engine. Any typical good new engine and thirdgen T5 is defiantly not the way. Unless old engine gets rebuild, one must find a...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-26-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

Learned a bit more today.

My T5 can only handle max of 305 Ft/lb, and recommendation is engine should not go beyond 250 Ft/Lb say at 3500 rpm. In summary any engine above 250HP will definitely...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-25-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

A new fly wheel is manageable.

What is 're-jet'.

Actually I was thinking to put an entire new intake with all new new stuff.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-24-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

LSXMatt, thanks for the info.

It looks like a right fit. Few questions if you know it

1. I do not have to do any mod in in my dash board. Correct?
2. Any fuel pump mod/change?
3. What do I...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-23-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Need New Engine

No rebuilding current engine. I will do the install (with help). $5k or less fully dressed if possible. What I actually meant on cam is I do not want a 'slow engine' as long it is enough for T5 to...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-23-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By Sonny_T

Need New Engine

85 Transam. I have a G engine 305 4br HO with T5 trans. Engine has 140k miles, runs tired, leaks, smokes, coolant never remains clean as block sheds iron. Typical tune up hadn't help. I believe being...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: T56 behind a 305 Engine

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JMD: Seeing that you have :L69/T56 combo, I assume you are speaking from experience.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: T56 behind a 305 Engine

Thanks all.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: T56 behind a 305 Engine

My current clutch is almost gone, and can get a relatively cheap 2000 T56 ($1k). What special bushing do I need. Is it about a new clutch cylinder, new bigger hole ?

If that be the case with 2000...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
Posted By Sonny_T

T56 behind a 305 Engine

For a stock 85 Transam with 305 /T5. Is it possible to install a T56 (from a 2000 Transam).
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-10-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 9 Bolt BW and Australian Posi

Installation completed and have been driving since, with no issues. Car felt as original as it was, and definitely faster. 1K well spent.
Forum: Brakes
04-08-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Sonny_T

Metal Brake Line fittings

Old metal line rusted out and broke at rear side. Need fixes. Old connectors are all rusted and no way to know what sizes those were. I happened to have a dial caliper scale and measured following:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-20-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By Sonny_T

9 Bolt BW and Australian Posi

Thanks to thirdgen members for infos that helped dare to take on tasks that I have never done before. Little past history. I had once BW 370 posi that went bad, and ended up replacing (not my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-27-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 664
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 12 bolt vs 10 bolt?

Agreeing with Sofa. 500+HP you are out of 9 or 10 bolt kind
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-27-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,975
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

If '22 teeth' correspondence to 22 spline, then of course no. The Australian one (Supa F) now a days are made in China, yes China. In any case regardless where it is made, if size is 7.75 and has 28...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner 373

Some clarification. My original one, years ago was a BW Posi 3.70. It was replaced with 'standard 10 bolt 373' also years ago. As of last week I got one form 89 Transam thinking it was 370. But once...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By Sonny_T

9 Bolt Borg Warner 373

It came form a 89 Transam. Ring gear size is 7.75", has typical Borg Warner cone posi. Ring gear has 41 and pinion has 11 teeth. Number 'X11K8' is stumped on it and also stumped an arrow pointing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Hawks now offering 3:70 gearset for 9 bolt

Did you use any pinion shim (size), and what was the Lb/inch number fro preload in dial torque for crushing.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Hawks now offering 3:70 gearset for 9 bolt

GD,

Instead of a 'crusher sleeve', is there a 'spacer' for these pinion gear. Concern of crushing the 'crusher sleeve'.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Hawks now offering 3:70 gearset for 9 bolt

Came up with following unorthodox part list. Any little pieces I am missing?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Hawks now offering 3:70 gearset for 9 bolt

GD do the hawks pinion also need grinding at the tip if you use the Autralian posi.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

Now your explanation makes more sense. Thanks. That looks like very much doable.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

Understood, and thanks for the explanation. Do you happened to have a photo of pre and after on the pinion gear at least to get an idea how it should look if work needs to be done on it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

I read the PM and did not understand how can you change gear ratio of 3.73 to 4.11. Surely anything is possible, but for a regular drive car, gear ratio be changed like that? Wouldn't that mess up...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

Sir,

While putting the Australian posi did you have to do any kind of grinding to any pinion gear. If motive (or hawks/JEGS) 3.70 ring gear and Australian posi fits together without any grinding,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

teeth grinding. Wow!. ........................my knowledge is definitely on lower end, but I do not understand how a tooth grinding is the way to fix. Specially to high rpm pieces where rotational...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-19-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: Hawks now offering 3:70 gearset for 9 bolt

Some are saying there do exist one in Australia and JEGS selling 9 bolt posi. Do you thing these fits in 9 bolt
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-19-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

A Swedish member name 'keykey' who also did a 3.70 using Australian posi said he did angle grinding on pinion. I had sent a PM but did not get an answer. Any idea what did he grind saying it was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-19-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sonny_T

Re: 10 bolt non posi to Posi Conversion

JEGS sales 3.70 gear set and 9 bolt posi of 28 splines. Are they right fit?
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