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Forum: History / Originality
04-02-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,860
Posted By aaron7

Re: 1984 firebird 500 limited edition

83... is it a DT500?
Forum: History / Originality
06-27-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By aaron7

Re: Total V8/T5/t-top car production?

Thanks everyone, I didn't think that was right!
Forum: History / Originality
06-26-2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By aaron7

Total V8/T5/t-top car production?

Random question and not even sure these numbers are available but...

How many V8, manual trans cars were there with t-tops?

Have someone trying to tell me there were only 2000... that sounds...
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By aaron7

Re: 1982 Z28 LU5 (crossfire) with M4 4-speed manual

84 there were tons of L69 manual cars, did you mean LU5?
Forum: History / Originality
02-08-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By aaron7

Re: 1982 Z28 LU5 (crossfire) with M4 4-speed manual

I didn't think so! Just was looking at the techdata here on the forums and noticed it listed the LU5.
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By aaron7

1982 Z28 LU5 (crossfire) with M4 4-speed manual

The tech data says there were 1982 LU5 M4 cars... but were there really? Has anyone EVER seen one?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

So glad my dilemma helped someone else! It's been fine since. Just can't trust parts even when someone swears they worked fine!

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By aaron7

Another annoying "best cam for my 305" post

Just trying to wake my 305 up a bit. Car is not daily driven or track driven... just a weekend fun machine.

Engine in my car is an 84 LG4 with Edelbrock Performer intake and unknown-size headers &...
Forum: Body
10-07-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By aaron7

Re: TA fender vents

Bumping this as it's the only post about it I've found and I wanted to clear something up.

The fender vents are 100% functional as shown by the dealer brochure....
Forum: FAQ Board
09-28-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,543
Posted By aaron7

Re: WC T5 Speedometer Gear Installation

Any chance of hosting the pics here on TGO? None are loading anymore :/
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By aaron7

Re: Using a remote washer pump with 82-83 wiper setup

So awesome it's that easy! I have the 83 FSM so I should be able to figure out which of the wires are the two I need. Thanks!

...you the only guy left on here? :lol:
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By aaron7

Using a remote washer pump with 82-83 wiper setup

The pump in my wiper motor is shot. How can I wire in the later remote/tank mounted pump to the factory wiring & switch? I don't want to add any switches. Anyone done this that could add some insight?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2020, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 739
Posted By aaron7

Re: LG4 cam choice help

Oh my, OK so the XE256 is quite a bump over those numbers!


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1470x730/clipboard01_a9ce6e5bcaea10642662f6a758d728892805023f.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 739
Posted By aaron7

Re: LG4 cam choice help

lol good to know you're still on here for my dumb engine questions sofa. thanks for the reply.

How much more aggressive over the stock LG4 cam is the XE256?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 739
Posted By aaron7

LG4 cam choice help

Hi all! Wanting to replace the stock cam in my LG4. Car is only driven on the weekends for cruising. Looking for something a little lumpy.

It's an 85 block out of a T/A with stock heads. Edelbrock...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By aaron7

Re: Which subframe connectors have the most contact area?

Whoa, just looked at the install for those Detroit Speed ones... holy hell haha.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By aaron7

Re: Which subframe connectors have the most contact area?

Or a buddy with em! haha. That's what I needed to hear.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By aaron7

Which subframe connectors have the most contact area?

Looking to stiffen up my crusty ride. Which SFC's tie the most points together?

Thinking about the Detroit Speed ones as they look the beefiest.

Thoughts?
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By aaron7

Need pics of complete 1983 T/A air dam!

My 83 idles nice and cool due to the good radiator and fans but heats up on cruises. I'm sure I'm missing some of the plastic underpinnings.

Does anyone have an exploded diagram or picture showing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By aaron7

1983 manual clutch T5 guys - What starters fit?

Ok little background for those who don't know. 1983 was the only year of the T5 and the manual linkage z-bar clutch. Because of this, it uses a special bell housing used only for that year (P/N...
Forum: History / Originality
02-01-2020, 04:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,115
Posted By aaron7

Re: Confused '88 IROC-Z?

OP made this post five years ago... he even still have the car? lol
Forum: History / Originality
01-28-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,115
Posted By aaron7

Re: Confused '88 IROC-Z?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/375x523/thread_necromancer_965980a7b8f3d73cae1cd2c30cf2e84969df4c49.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By aaron7

Re: Did the 83 T5 car use a weird starter?

OK, never updated.

My problem with the pictured 'vette starter was that it was for a 97+ and the junkyard was dumb.

Then I ordered the 1996 'vette starter that everyone else uses... and it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

Took me forever to get my trans out and back in again (driveways suck) but yep, that was the problem. Clutch works great now! But the starter seized up from sitting. sigh.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,304
Posted By aaron7

Re: Clutch not releasing

wrong post!
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,298
Posted By aaron7

What 'birds had the vented hood without side louvers?

Saw this car posted and now I'm confused.

What cars came with the vented Firebird hood, but without the rear side vents?

I heard something years ago about these hoods being replacements for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By aaron7

Re: Did the 83 T5 car use a weird starter?

Yeah guys, I think the boneyard gave me a truck starter and not an LT1 starter, gotta be the problem. Or it's for an auto, but I don't think they'd screw that up that much haha

GeneralDisorer, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By aaron7

Re: Did the 83 T5 car use a weird starter?

The 4 speed was 82 only except for some 4 cylinder 1983 cars. It was not optional in 83 for the V6 or V8.

The starter I got and pictured here is for a 90's Corvette/Camaro with the LT1 that's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By aaron7

Did the 83 T5 car use a weird starter?

Went to put the LT1 style starter in as my Summit mini starter died... but it doesn't fit!

Seems the snout is hitting the bellhousing where I circled before the bolts can line up.

Remember, 83...
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2019, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,847
Posted By aaron7

Are the three front bumper slots on base models functional?

Debate came up on a Facebook group and it made me curious.

Someone was asking if enlarging their slots in the 3-slot base/Berlinetta bumper would help cooling.

It does seem to align with the...
Forum: V6
04-12-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By aaron7

Re: V6 Facebook group

Up to 74 members! When I made this post, we had 10 haha
Forum: V6
04-09-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By aaron7

Re: V6 Facebook group

Hope to get it off the ground. Though I'm on the forums less often, it's great to have both as a resource!
Forum: V6
04-08-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By aaron7

Re: V6 Facebook group

Yessir. I've contacted the admins but never heard back. Very strange.

There are many thirdgen groups, but I'm not aware of any other V6 special groups!
Forum: V6
04-03-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By aaron7

V6 Facebook group

No idea if references to Facebook are taboo here, but we're tying to get a V6 thirdgen group off the ground :)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/519767201760619/
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

Well, I figured it out. Answer was right there in the first post. My fork was wrong. When I bought my bellhousing, this is what the guy was using. But looking at the pics you can see it wasn't riding...
Forum: Body
02-21-2019, 04:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,221
Posted By aaron7

Re: Colors/Production Numbers.

Since all the CS links are down as well as Photobucket, anyone have this information somewhere else?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

Thanks for the informative reply sofa. When I got the email notification that you posted I assumed it'd say something like "Go hydraulic, I ditched that junk in the 80's along with my Marlboros and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2019, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

jmd, thanks for the post! I just kept getting "swap to the hydraulic" as a reply on facebook groups.

So the fork is most likely correct, even though I can't find much for this part number?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

Oh I did indeed replace it! Went with solid, not roller though. Used the bread trick haha

Good to know the throwout isn't in backwards or something!
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

Re: New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

You know, after some googling I think I answered my own question. Why on earth do I have a 70's 4 speed fork?? That's what was sold to me as being correct for the 83 but 5014090 doesn't come up with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By aaron7

New build, clutch isn't releasing (83 z-bar woes)

Long post, but please read it all before you reply! I cover most things in the post.

Did a V6 to V8 swap in my 83 Firebird. Kept the Z-bar setup since I found a good deal on the V8 bellhousing and...
Forum: Carburetors
01-04-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,557
Posted By aaron7

Re: Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake with 1403 carb, what spacer?

Looks like the secondaries are slightly larger. Once I get the carb back from the rebuild I'll line the spacer up under it and see if the holes line up with the bores!...
Forum: Carburetors
01-04-2019, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,557
Posted By aaron7

Re: Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake with 1403 carb, what spacer?

No no, asking for sealing reasons; not power. Read again.



The 4-hole I bought was from RPC, R9134: https://www.jegs.com/i/RPC/707/R9134/10002/-1

See, now I figured this was the case with it...
Forum: Carburetors
01-01-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,557
Posted By aaron7

Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake with 1403 carb, what spacer?

Ok, I'm running the Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake with a 1403 carb on my 305.

I'm using a 1" spacer to fit the carb under my scoop.

I was told that I should be using an open spacer and...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-16-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 29,634
Posted By aaron7

Re: 440 mopar engine swap into an 88 rs

Me too! Was really hopeful on this one, sounded like he was getting close.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-16-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 29,634
Posted By aaron7

Re: 440 mopar engine swap into an 88 rs

:'(
Forum: Body
07-26-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,671
Posted By aaron7

Re: Rear Quarter Panel Replacement

I don't care if I'm bumping a 12 year old thread, BottledZ28, if you're still on here, thanks for the really in depth post. I'm tackling this and absolutely terrified as most I've done is bondo. Made...
Forum: Electronics
07-05-2018, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,722
Posted By aaron7

Re: 2 wire alternator to 3 wire alternator

Thanks, I appreciate it. This swap is taking me forever, keep hitting dumb road blocks like this.

So have you converted? Did you use a resistor? Do you have a gauge or just warning lights?
Forum: Electronics
06-29-2018, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,722
Posted By aaron7

Re: 2 wire alternator to 3 wire alternator

Sorta. I ordered the adapter WITH the resistor though not sure if that was the right move or not. I'll know soon when the motor runs.
Forum: Electronics
06-05-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,722
Posted By aaron7

Re: 2 wire alternator to 3 wire alternator

Bumping this older thread as I'm scratching my head! :huh:

Anyone have the schematic for going SI to CS? That diagram is confusing and the HR article just says to buy an adapter or make your...
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