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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-12-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Transmission fluid for 700R4

just filled a trans today with oreillys dex/merc III
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-12-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: TV Cable Problems

running into this exact issue with a holley and the exact same cable bracket and geometry corrector. The cable I got was the 37.25" but it is doing exactly as pictured above. did you ever find the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-06-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Holley Carburetor Sizing

no dyno unfortunately. the car feels just as quick as it always did, more repeatable as well. it’s a lot more enjoyable to drive knowing i won’t bog and potentially stall at a stop light if i gas it...
Forum: Carburetors
05-06-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Holley Carburetor Sizing

I used both a 750 edelbrock 1407 and a street demon 750 on my 383 stroker, xe282hr cam, 195 dart copy heads engine. I always struggled with a lean bog if I whacked the throttle from idle. AFR would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Smaller Wiper motor

I've been wanting to upgrade to the later years where the washer fluid pump is in the tank and not mounted to the wiper motor assembly. That fluid pump just gets in the way of my tall valve covers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: 9 Bolt Built Components?

I've looked into building a spare 9 bolt I have laying around and this thread seems like the way to go to me

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/742148-9-bolt-borg-warner.html...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-07-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,276
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Father and Son - First Car

nice job, definitely a fan of the color
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-31-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 130
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Looking for a v8 700r4 core

Hey John, good to hear from you.

Not sure what the current value is on them. have zero issue paying fair value, wont nickel and dime you lol.

I am interested in a good one but not sure it will...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-30-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 130
Posted By TylerSteez

Looking for a v8 700r4 core

Looking for a late model v8 700r4 trans. ideally one that's blown but still together, I just want a full core to rebuild. Ideally in Connecticut but I'll travel to nearby states for the right trans
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-24-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,039
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance

Brian recently helped me with a memcal for an abandoned 454TBI truck I picked up. great communication, fast service, made a memcal for me that solved my issue and the truck runs great now. Definitely...
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: What is the best way to add multiple ignition sources

Planning on doing exactly what qwktrip described, can even use one of the fuse panel ignition sources to switch it on. I like the idea of having one switched 12v source and one full time battery...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,134
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

my trans am has been on a battery tender for the past year now at this point and all is still well. that car sits more than it’s driven so it’s understandable a battery will die prematurely in that...
Forum: Electronics
03-09-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,134
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

honestly I don't expect any parts store batteries to last more than 2 years, especially in a car that sits for days/weeks.
Forum: Body
02-07-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Floor Pan to Console Patch - Butt Weld or Lap Weld

butt weld with full weld all the way around and then seam seal the seam is the correct method for metal repair. with that being said, a clean minimal lap joint with seam sealer is no different than...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-04-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 202
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Shop Diagnostic

no such thing on these cars, dont think that was even invented until the late 90's. sounds like a super lazy shop
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Pulling the oil pressure sender out with intake on

you can either clearance the sending unit a little or go to a hardware store and get some pipe to extend the port enough to clear the intake
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-27-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 958
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: What's do you all have for kilometers/miles?

156,000 inaccurate miles on the body. I was too lazy to get the right speedo gear for a little while when I was younger. the drivetrain is all brand new and I'll never sell the car so it doesn't...
Forum: V6
10-23-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Smog Pump Delete vs Performance

nothing really gained or lost. I just like removing them for a cleaner engine bay and one less pulley to start screaming
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
10-22-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Firebird standard rear view mirror plastic adapter

bump, still looking for one
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By TylerSteez

high rise vs low rise manifolds in colder climates

my engine is a L31 383 stroker, comp cams xe282hr cam, edelbrock performer rpm air gap intake, Demon 750 carb. as the weather gets colder in New England, I have to really let it sit on the fast idle...
Forum: TPI
10-10-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: stalls after warming up and won't stay running

Coil and ICM would be my first suspicion. Typically they run fine until they get too hot and the engine starts breaking up and shuts off. Then once it cools down it starts like nothing ever happened....
Forum: TPI
10-08-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,946
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: 305 Tpi mod advice

that’s always been my take on it as well. lighter is better but rotating mass is negligent due to its rpm being determined by vehicle speed and rear end ratio. its heavier mass would have an...
Forum: TPI
10-08-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,946
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: 305 Tpi mod advice

Would probably just do headers/exhaust and a better ratio rear end for now. Not much you really can do to improve the stock 305 if you don't want to open it up. anything you do eventually do to the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-08-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 977
Posted By TylerSteez

The Holley Street Demon 750 carb made me enjoy driving my car again

the engine is a 383 stroker, xe282hr cam, 195cc aluminum dart copy heads, and an RPM air gap intake. 5.5PSI fuel pressure. Timing at 16 degree initial and 36 degrees all in at 2800rpm. Advance is off...
Forum: Carburetors
10-08-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Total timing SBC 350

the springs only control how fast the timing comes in and when they come fully in, not the total timing. the weights are what control the total advance of the curve
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 302
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: 89 Trans Am - No washer spayer

Ive grown to hate the wiper motor mounted washer pumps on these cars. generic aftermarket or the intank pump set ups are better
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-14-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By TylerSteez

Firebird standard rear view mirror plastic adapter

looking for the plastic dove tailed piece that slides onto the metal windshield mount for the rear view mirror, the mirror itself then slides onto this piece.
...
Forum: Interior
09-12-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,306
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: WHY do our cars have that electric rear hatch pulldown?

Knew a girl just like that, one time I said to her "alright relax hulk hogan" when she shut my door lol
Forum: Interior
09-12-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,306
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: WHY do our cars have that electric rear hatch pulldown?

I like the electric hatch pull down, basically makes the car feel like a cadillac to me

/s
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 557
Posted By TylerSteez

edelbrock 750 1406 constantly needing idle speed tweaks

hey guys. i got the car running great, timing is dead on, starts right up with one pump of the carb, sits on fast idle and then i kick it off once the choke is open and it idles fine.

ive...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-28-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 115
Posted By TylerSteez

Dome Light assembly

In need of the plastic piece that mounts to the roof of the car along with the outer shell and light lens cover. the car is a T Top car if it matters
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-28-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 135
Posted By TylerSteez

Need non power antenna fender mount

In need of the nut and angled piece that the non power antenna uses to mount to the fender

Thanks,
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-21-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: vorteciroc health update

Hoping for a speedy recovery
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Looking to buy a suspension kit

I have their an arms, wonder bar, tubular torque arm and cross member, an arms, and their front steering kit. all of it is super nice. i did all founders tubular stuff in the rear years ago that’s...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-17-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Looking to buy a suspension kit

I've always enjoyed Spohn products. re did my entire front end and steering with Spohn stuff earlier this year, no complaints. Going to be installing their subframe connectors in the next week or two...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-08-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: LUCAS OIL NOW DILUTED WITH REGULAR OIL DO NOT BUY!!!

hell yah borther, you tell that sissy lucas what is good hoss ... !! how dare they change the gosh darn formula and risk messin up mah screamin chibbin !!1!

/s
Forum: Interior
08-06-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Leaking T-Tops

It's common for the t top bar itself to be the cause of the leak if it's not properly sealed to the car. When I redid my t top channels I used seam sealer and gasket material to fully seal the t top...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Radiator Fan upgrade?

i installed mine as well, the shroud and dual fans definitely is an improvement over the stock single fan with zero shrouding. i have a 2 core aluminum radiator in the car as well.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,380
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: DETROIT SPEED center link is the same as the moog... feel like I got ripped off.

That's just wrong, hopefully hawks replies to this on here. Do they even still come on here that much since they rebranded away from only thirdgens?
Forum: Fabrication
07-15-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: LS1 Dual Fan retrofit

your car doesn’t have that? what year and model do you have?
Forum: Fabrication
07-15-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: LS1 Dual Fan retrofit

not sure what you mean exactly
Forum: Fabrication
07-11-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By TylerSteez

LS1 Dual Fan retrofit

Just finished installing an LS1 fan upgrade and made some pretty slick mounts to keep it in place. Tried to get a picture of the bottom mount installed in the car but it isn't really visible at all....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Radiator Fan upgrade?

i’m currently waiting for the an ls1 4th gen dual fan to arrive. i’m in the same situation with my 86 trans am, temps creep up in traffic, single fan isn’t enough to keep it cool.

the ls1 fan...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-07-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Delco UT4 Radio with aux port

thank you aha. and yep it was from john in rhode island, great guy
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-07-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: Delco UT4 Radio with aux port

hope the “i’m insulted” part was sarcasm lol
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-06-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By TylerSteez

Delco UT4 Radio with aux port

I have an old Delco UT4 radio that was completely gone through and had an aux cord port added to it by a very respectable member on this forum. The radio functions like brand new, everything works,...
Forum: Carburetors
07-03-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: car started breaking up, then died, wouldn’t restart until cool

im going off of the dash gauge, i know they’re not the most accurate but figure it’s good for reference. i need to get another IR temp gun, mine was broken in the bottom of a storage bin when i went...
Forum: Carburetors
07-03-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By TylerSteez

car started breaking up, then died, wouldn’t restart until cool

hey guys. just finished getting my car all back together. it is an 86 trans am that was originally a tpi but now has a 383 stroker, edelbrock 750 carb, performer rpm air gap intake, xe282hr cam,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 544
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: correct balancer?!

ran the car today and was surprised to see that it liked to be at 18° initial, all in at 36°.

the engine is a 383, comp cams xe282hr cam, 195cc aluminum dart copy heads, edelbrock 750 carb with an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 544
Posted By TylerSteez

Re: correct balancer?!

i think i just figured out my issue.

i used a boroscope to watch the piston come up to TDC. when i noticed the piston dwell at the top of the cylinder, i looked at the balancer and saw the mark...
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