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Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-01-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By TreDeClaw

What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

Hello everyone!
I originally looked into those awesome CTW Wheels that are no longer on the market. 17x9.5 or x9.0 is what I want for the back end with a 275/40R17 tire. I've seen PLENTY of third...
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Update:

Vacuum leak got fixed with a new carb gasket.
Timing was at well... Uhh... 3. So moved it to 14.
Minor tweaks to the idle speed half a turn or so.

The cam is also not correct. There...
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Ok I just drove the car after getting back from the tires shop. Turned it off, parked. I checked all of the vaccum lines, I have a red/turning white cam (I can mess with that).

Turned it on and I...
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Yeah I've done that before. Good stream.

It does slightly bog and then gain power when half throttle
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Had a full rebuild 2 years ago
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

I'll have to check my advance again.

I have a Edelbrock performer rpm air gap manifold.

How do I check what # shooter I have?
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Yes all of the vacuum lines are hooked up. I don't think I have any leaks. I've been told you can spray carb cleaner around the base of the carb to check for leaks, any other good ways to check...
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,634
Posted By TreDeClaw

650 Holley. Runs rich and won't run otherwise.

Just pulled my car out of storage from this past fall. Carb issues just continuing from when I put it away.

Issues:
-Car runs for a few seconds after I turn it off, I assume from being run to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-22-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Lowering, what else should I upgrade?

What year do you have? Did you need to change anything else after you drove with the new springs on?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-22-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Lowering, what else should I upgrade?

The y pipe is low, I chose this picture because it shows the lowest point pretty well.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-11-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Posted By TreDeClaw

Lowering, what else should I upgrade?

I am reading all of the threads on lowering and have decided to use lowering springs. I have a stock 83 Ws6 suspension and it rides pretty high. I have KYB shocks and struts and that is about the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-08-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By TreDeClaw

What carb should I get?

Right now I have a Holly 600 vacume secondary that was given to me, its pretty old but it has a rebuild on it and runs good. Just wondering if there is anything that might run better with my combo. ...
Forum: Brakes
04-03-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

Does anyone know if 15" 83 ta turbo rims would fit?
Forum: Brakes
03-27-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

Thanks for the help

Still looking for information on front brake setup. They are warped anyway.
Forum: Brakes
03-25-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

I should have some wheels from an ls1 powered Corvette lying around.... I have the fin wheels? From 83.

I have a 94 v6. Should they be the same if I play around swapping wheels?
Forum: Brakes
03-25-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

OK thanks this helps.

So there is no way to use my wheels I have?
I assume I can swap the fronts to use 4th gen wheels too?

Thanks everybody.
Forum: Brakes
03-25-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

I want better gears, I need an axle seal on at least 1 side and its also leaking ou t of the rear diff. This might be the way to go. I thought it was a big ordeal to swap rear ends with getting...
Forum: Brakes
03-24-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By TreDeClaw

Soft brakes. Need mild upgrade

I have had soft brakes before and after my engine rebuild. I have a mild/moderate 350 build .474 lift cam.
I have replaced pads, booster, master, front hoses, all the slides on the brakes should...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-17-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By TreDeClaw

Vortech head swap

Here is the add,
"Sbc vortec 906 heads, fresh valve job, cooked, cleaned fresh from machine shop Casting #10239906. $450.00"
Looking to swap those heads from my camel hump. Here are my specs....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-30-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Hyndai genesis 3.8 V.S Built 350 Trans Am Race! Results!

I've heard they run 5.5-6.0 to 60 and 13.5-14.2. Not sure on the year.

3.73 are my plan. I need a new rear end, brakes all around, gears.




I have a vortec head swap this spring.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-27-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By TreDeClaw

Hyndai genesis 3.8 V.S Built 350 Trans Am Race! Results!

Sitting a a light a Hyundai genesis 3.8 348 hp comes up to the right lane.

Both rolled in from dig (no wheelspins) - Pretty close race to 70, T/A shifts to 2nd early but manually shifted to 3....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-12-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 622
Posted By TreDeClaw

98 corvette rims

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1120x2000/80-imag1532_a77f86c9e38f16feb9ea338867615799b92dc595.jpg


Anyone know if they would fit my 83? Anyone with these?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,790
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 2500 stall, needs trans cooler?

Perfect thanks everyone.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,790
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 2500 stall, needs trans cooler?

I will probably purchase the super cooler thanks everyone.
Now that I'm thinking about it, I think the video game Gta5 is has the camaro/firebird with the option to have the tranny cooler mounted...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-11-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 203,585
Posted By TreDeClaw

Trans am V.S Rx8!

My specs are on the bottom, and I will update this post when the race happens!

This guy I used to work with has an 03 or 04 rx8 manual. We get to talking about my car, and I tell him it does...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,790
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 2500 stall, needs trans cooler?

3.23. It runs 60mph at 2,000 rpm and 30-35 really low at 1600 or so. In OD. Should I be more concerned on high way or slower driving?

What is a good cooler? I am having troubles finding one on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,790
Posted By TreDeClaw

2500 stall, needs trans cooler?

I have a 2500 stall on my 700r4 and was wondering if it needs a tranny cooler, or if it is good enough connected to the radiator.
I have a brand new radiator from summit.



700R4
-Corvette...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Vortec head swap. Best combo?

I have stock Lt1 springs.



I don't have a roller block, I have a flat tappet cam now.
I have an rpm airgap so I would probably stick with it and get another.

Right now im running around 6...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
Posted By TreDeClaw

Vortec head swap. Best combo?

So ive come across some Vortec heads for cheap and im interested to get them. What Casting #'s should I be looking for, intake, springs for my combo? What else do I need? Should I get them machined?...
Forum: History / Originality
07-17-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: 1983 ws6 trans am

I am also curious how many WS6 Trans Ams there were in 1983.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-30-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,823
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: LT1 into 83 Camaro Headers ?????

I am also curious, do Hooker super comp work?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Guess my 0-60! Android spedometer?

Wow great advice! I will have to try it out.

I still have yet to do my shocks and maybe tweek my timing.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Guess my 0-60! Android spedometer?

Yeah I am happy with how quick it is.

My first pull last year I had 6.9
Replace cam, full exhaust, cold air,
Now I have 5.9.

How good of launch was that? I can't really full throttle at the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Guess my 0-60! Android spedometer?

1 take on a deserted road.
Manual 1-2 shift.

Excuse the poor quality please.

In at around 5.9 seconds

Third Gen Trans Am 350 0-60 - YouTube
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-21-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Guess my 0-60! Android spedometer?

Any last minute before I post the video?
Forum: Carburetors
06-19-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,517
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

My carbureted project.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-imag1446_25dec581d0657406f6c835ba66ee49de93d4b990.jpg

...
Forum: Carburetors
06-07-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Holly 650 bog&backfire vaccum secondary

The issue was a fuel leak!!!!

On the back bowl of the carb it was chipped inside where the screw would go. Never took that off and it was pretty hidden for a long time.

replaced the bowl.
Idle...
Forum: Carburetors
05-21-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Holly 650 bog&backfire vaccum secondary

This one? where do I adjust the bowl?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/720x1184/80-snapchat_7183357795287209819_1e6519c6964baa7474193e1b9cc0643e4cfa0771.jpg
Forum: Carburetors
05-21-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Holly 650 bog&backfire vaccum secondary

This is my carb. I read the sticky and I can see I don't have the sight holes. about 1 and a half paint cap cups of fuel came out when I bled it out the bottom screw hole. How do I adjust it if i...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By TreDeClaw

Holly 650 bog&backfire vaccum secondary

Swapped 305 cross fire for 350 carbed.
-Holly 650 vaccum secondary,
-Comp cams Xtreme energy cam 12-262-4
-69 Corvette double hump heads
-Edelbrock performer Rpm air gap intake

Set timing a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-11-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By TreDeClaw

Guess my 0-60! Android spedometer?

Might be fun to see what times you guys think I can get for 0-60, and in a few weeks to a month I will take video of my best attempt and post it.

Also, has anyone have any experience with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Shift point 700R4

So if I still have my original transmission with a higher gov I could do that swap too?

If I was to get a gov, let's say 5,500-5,800 for example, would it hold wot until those rpms even if it did...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Shift point 700R4

How would I do that? And where do I get the part?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Shift point 700R4

Today I did a 20-65 pull. 2-3 shift at 4,100. Probably more accurate then my previous numbers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By TreDeClaw

Shift point 700R4

Here are my questions before you read (thanks in advance for any replies).
1. How difficult is the fix if one
2. What is a recommendation for a manual shift point 1-2 shifts, 2-3 shifts.

***...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Torque Converter HELP!

My specs are the first post.
Not the stock transmission it's most likely newer. So 30?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Torque Converter HELP!

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/fti-sb2400lt27.

Is this converter any good?


And how many splines do I have?
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Full Exhaust Help

Are you selling these?

I think I am going with the Hooker competition headers linked in a previous post.
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Full Exhaust Help

Well I have the headers and Y pipe chosen which is about $500. My budget is $1000 I would like to keep it around $800.
I like flowmaster but I don't like the fact it outlets two ports from the...
Forum: Exhaust
02-05-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By TreDeClaw

Re: Full Exhaust Help

Woodberry, Oakdale, Maplewood area.

So where should I begin cat - back then?
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