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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-14-2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: OEM wonder bar

Price?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-14-2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: WANTED: good working air/smog pump

Found what I needed locally. Thanks chaps.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-14-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Wanted: 1983-1984 LG4/L69 air cleaner and hood air induction unit

Converted the CFI to a single TBI in my 83 T/A and I’m looking for a factory single snorkel air cleaner and hood air induction unit from a 1983-1984 LG4 or L69 Trans Am. Not looking for junk. Located...
Forum: South West Region
01-24-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 16,854
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Arizona Roll Call!

The main Saturday night spot on the west side is at Mixteca on the SW corner of 67th Ave and Bell. Minimum of a few hundred cars a night.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-22-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: PMD Seats

Yeah it’s insane what they pay for the seats and the N89s. The seats themselves are not at all comfortable. I’ve had a total of 6 82s. I hated the seats. They sure spend a lot of money building a...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-21-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: PMD Seats

Yes unfortunately you are correct. In the last 30 years of owning and building these cars, that is one of the biggest pet peeves of mine. That term was made popular by the knight rider geek squad...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-21-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: PMD Seats

They are AR9 Viscount seats, not “PMD”. They were used in 1982 Firebird S/Es and optional in 1982 Trans Ams with the B20 luxury group.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-16-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: WANTED: 82-87 carbed A/C compressor brace

Anybody else ACTUALLY have what I’m looking for?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-07-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By 1983LU5TA

WANTED: 82-87 carbed A/C compressor brace

Looking for the A/C compressor brace from a 1982-1987 LG4 or 1983-1986 L69 car. This is the short round brace that runs from the top compressor bracket to the intake manifold. PM me with what you...
Forum: Exhaust
11-21-2022, 04:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Air Tube Removal

You mean the bolt on the back of the head? I never had a problem breaking it loose with a box end wrench.
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,507
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: IROC-Z vs Trans am GTA

That has driven me up a wall for 30+ years. I had a set of black PW7 on my black/silver 84 MSE for a while (the original N24s were gone), and MANY people called the car a GTA 🙄
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Is a Yellow 87 LB9/manual G92 G80 CC1 a rare options configuration?

I’m not much of a Camaro guy but that car is stunning 😍
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: L98 Corvette heads in a 90 Iroc 305

There was a time when that was a very popular swap for 305 owners. They’re better than your run of the mill 416 or 601 head, and will support 99.9% of the needs of most 305s on this site. Finding a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 87 Firebird --trouble finding driven gear for speedometer

I have never been able to find any companies that make them online. Maybe hit some junkyards and cross your fingers, or put a wanted ad in the classifieds forum. You probably won’t get much response...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,055
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Smog/Air Pump Removal

Price?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Ford WC T5 internals into a non-WC F-body T5

Nothing is interchangeable. The bearings are different, the gears are different. Not to mention the Ford mainshaft is completely different, as well as the output spline count/diameter.
Forum: History / Originality
11-18-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,023
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Anyone with CC1/T-tops with 5 speed TPI N10??

Dont underestimate the T5 like most people do. I ran a mild ZZ4 with a WC T5 in my 3400lb 84 15th Anniversary and went 12.teens-12.20s with it. Launched wide open at 3500 on DRs, and powershifted...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 87 Firebird --trouble finding driven gear for speedometer

All I have that’s close is a 22 tooth. I could have swore I had some 19-21 tooth gears for a T5. ...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2022, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: L98 Valve Seal Replacement- maybe 1.6 roller rockers

I always use standard positive seals from felpro. I get two sets of intake seals and run them on all 16. They’re leaps and bounds better than the o-ring/umbrella nonsense. Been doing it for 25+...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-18-2022, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Hedman Shorty Hedders 68470 $225.00

Just an FYI, no thirdgen shorty headers bolt up to an N10 y-pipe, or any y-pipe for that matter. The collectors dump much lower and at a very different angle than manifolds do. You’d have to pick up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,055
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Smog/Air Pump Removal

Are you interested in selling your smog pump? I am in need of one for my LU5.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 87 Firebird --trouble finding driven gear for speedometer

That’s a T5 VSS gear. How many teeth do you need? I have a stash of them and may have the one you need.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 350 Build

1. The “build” sounds very mild, and somewhat mismatched. As far as the injectors go, 22-24lb to start with. More importantly, you better know how to datalog and tune, or run an EBL.

2. The stock...
Forum: Exhaust
11-16-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Cat delete worth it?

Considering the technology behind the design of cats produced today, absolutely nothing is to be gained by gutting it, hacking it off, eliminating it, etc. I put a 3” Magnaflow cat on my 84 15th...
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,023
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Anyone with CC1/T-tops with 5 speed TPI N10??

I’ve had a total of three 1991 W66/CC1/LB9/N10 cars over the years.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-12-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: WANTED: good working air/smog pump

Im aware of how a 3-way cat works. I’m running L98 TES and a full 3” exhaust with an aftermarket cat with AIR tube. Point being, I want everything to function as designed. There is no reason to gut...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-10-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: WANTED: good working air/smog pump

I know about gutting it, but that is absolutely not an option. It must function properly to keep the cat happy.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-09-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: WANTED: good working air/smog pump

Will do! Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-09-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By 1983LU5TA

WANTED: good working air/smog pump

Looking for a good working original or reman smog/air pump for my 83 LU5 T/A. It can come from any LG4, LU5, or L69 car, and Im 99% sure an LB9, L98, or L03 pump would work. I don’t have to go...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-29-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
[AZ] SOLD
Views: 478
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: Freshly rebuilt WC T5—complete swap

196
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-27-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: B&M short throw shifter

I don’t have a B&M, but I have a brand new Pro 5.0 billet shifter. It’s a much better shifter than the B&M. PM me if you’re interested.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-27-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 207
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: t5 shift knob

I have a brand new Pro 5.0 billet shifter for sale if you’re interested.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-26-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,219
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 82-92 Firebird/Formula/Trans Am Factory Cowl Induction Parts

L03 cars never came with the functional hood air induction unit. Only the LG4, L69, and LU5 cars. The LU5 cars obviously use a different air cleaner and hood unit though.
Forum: Exhaust
10-19-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 86 LG4 y-pipe or upgrade options

I don’t drink coffee rube. Did you really come back to this thread just to have that as your response? Are you sure you’re not 17 years old? Let it go, capisce?
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 86 LG4 y-pipe or upgrade options

10+ years? I’ve been here for over 22 years under various usernames/accounts. Not sure what that has to do with anything. You asked about Corvette manifolds, which I never mentioned in my reply. I...
Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 86 LG4 y-pipe or upgrade options

No. They’re F-body L98 manifolds. This is a thirdgen site 👍 Y-body manifolds won’t come anywhere close to fitting a thirdgen.
Forum: Exhaust
10-17-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 86 LG4 y-pipe or upgrade options

I have a pair of L98 manifolds and a 3” Magnaflow Y-pipe in PHX if you’re interested. Knocked .80 off of my LU5 with a catback.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-17-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
[AZ] SOLD
Views: 478
Posted By 1983LU5TA

SOLD

Complete World Class T5 swap for 82-92 Camaro, Firebird, and Trans Am. Originally out of 89 Trans Am. Freshly rebuilt. Only about 500 miles on it. New main shaft bearings, countershaft bearings, and...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-17-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By 1983LU5TA

1982-1984 Firebird/Trans Am 5-speed shifter plate

Brand new 5-speed console shifter plate for 1982-1984 Firebird and Trans Am. Correct for 1983-1984, but can be used on 1982 cars with a 5-speed swap. Cost $160 from Hawks. Asking $120 shipped....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: L69 305 no fuel issue....

Oh I agree 100%. GM has never been great at actually fixing the problem, especially in that era. Look at the lawsuits from all of the problems with the Citation. I’ve had many 84 L69 cars over the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: L69 305 no fuel issue....

Im sure it didn’t. The TSB was sent out during the 1984 model year. 👍
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: L69 305 no fuel issue....

Not all L69s received an in-tank pump. It was installed on some vehicles per a TSB that was issued. They also received a carb heat shield, and an electric fan mounted between the passenger side...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-15-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: T5 vss needed

I have one out of a 91 T5 if you’re still in need of one.
Forum: TBI
09-07-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,725
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 350 crossfire injection motor build

If you do decide to get rid of the manifold, let me know. I’ll buy it off ya.
Forum: TBI
09-07-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,725
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 350 crossfire injection motor build

Exactly. I’m going 14.30s at 1200’ DA with my LU5 with pretty much the same setup, and an 8746.
Forum: Carburetors
09-05-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,931
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 82-84 trans am factory ram air set up

The air induction unit used on 83-84 LG4 and L69 cars is not operated by the TPS. It is operated by the oil pressure sending unit, through a cold feed switch, and through a manifold vacuum switch...
Forum: TBI
08-30-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,725
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 350 crossfire injection motor build

Well I have had a Renegade on this car. Tom from DCS lives 40 minutes from me. He actually gave me the manifold for free. As far as how much “time” needs to be put into an LU5/L83 manifold, it...
Forum: TBI
08-30-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,725
Posted By 1983LU5TA

Re: 350 crossfire injection motor build

Thats what die grinders are for. Porting the base makes a HUGE difference on both 305 and 350 cars. My current LU5 (305) T5 T/A is running 14.30s with a ported base, stock cam, stock 416 heads,...
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