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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,619
Posted By rburrow87

Re: T56 Swap Vibration

Glad to hear that did it, wish mine had been that "easy" to solve!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By rburrow87

Re: High oil pressure - what would you do? And aftermarket oil pan woes.

Sounds like we have the same oil pump and I see pretty much the same oil pressures. I also left the included spring in. I have Intellitronix gauges that go up to 99 PSI and I've spot checked it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2020, 01:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Good luck! I'm happy with D4 in mine.

Technically they take a bearing but I'm running a bushing because I'm too lazy to check and align the bellhousing. I'm running a Pioneer PB-656 (-HD?),...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-08-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,619
Posted By rburrow87

Re: T56 Swap Vibration

My 3rd gen was also plagued by this when I T56 swapped. Same RPM range and I even started off with a LuK flywheel from RockAuto too. It vibrated out of the box so I took it all apart and had it match...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

What projectors did they use? $400 is not too shabby if they're good ones.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-26-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By rburrow87

Re: *SOLD* EBL P4 Flash

Sold!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-22-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By rburrow87

Re: EBL P4 Flash

It's not all that bad repinning the MAF harness if you're comfortable with electrical. Lots of pins to move though. I kept the MAF knock sensor and filter to keep things easy. I considered getting a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-22-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By rburrow87

Re: EBL P4 Flash

It worked pretty nicely. The Whats Up app was solid. So much better than when I was trying to use Tuner Pro and ALDL Droid with the old MAF computer.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-19-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By rburrow87

*SOLD* EBL P4 Flash

!!! SOLD !!!


Bought it already installed in a '7730 from Dynamic EFI for $520. Only thing I did myself was attach ADC #0 on one of the unused pins for a wideband.

No issues with it. Just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-10-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Dang, didn't realize TDP turned around the main shafts that fast. I should've torn down my trans and sent it out before stabbing it in the car. Got excited/impatient.


It has been a couple years...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Thought that was the one you got. I think I ran across some other TOB that used o-rings to help keep it in place but I forgot which. You could also check Amazon and see if you can find some kind of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2020, 01:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Which TOB is that? Wonder if this could slip in between and take up enough space: https://www.mcmaster.com/89955k979

I don't know about cardboard, but maybe metal or plastic? Or an o-ring or two?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Neat, looks like RAM now offers a complete drop in kit to convert these to a push clutch. Bit pricey but it looks like everything needed and the fitting on the hose suggests it will just attach to a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,392
Posted By rburrow87

Re: New Head gasket Install Front to Back?

Yup not directional. It's up to your personal preference which side goes up.



Dang, bunch of old farts in here! Bet the old farts in your day said the same thing about y'all playing with those...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Seems like doing a floor mount clutch is harder/more work than just swapping the pedals? Is there enough flat floor to mount it so that it's not too close? Dropping the column and removing the pedal...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Yeah I assumed it worked out because he didn't say that it didn't. Can't imagine that pin sees a lot of load unless the TOB seizes up, but I definitely wouldn't want it to break the case or rip up...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Check this thread out too, makes it seem trivial to do:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3723448-just-picked-up-a-t56-to-swap-into-my-79-a-2.html#post1590676000
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,705
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 1993 T56 Hydraulic TB bearing conversion

Curious how this turns out. I was under the impression that there wasn't enough space with the stock LT1 bellhousing to run a conventional flywheel and clutch setup and still have room for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

F/B-body LT1 starters are good too. I run a $60 eBay special LT1 starter (includes new bolts!) and its been pretty good so far, going on 2 years.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,439
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Oil Windage?

I changed to Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 which is supposedly at the thin end of the 5w30s and it's more reasonable now. The highest I saw was 85 PSI while accelerating onto the freeway and still cold....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,439
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Oil Windage?

Crazy. I was thinking that too, but it seems like they'd make it so it can handle bypassing any typical weight oil under typical conditions. But I guess it doesn't really matter as long as it can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,439
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Oil Windage?

Follow-up for this:

I ended up pulling this engine out of the 3rd gen to put it in my 2nd gen. While it was out, I installed a Canton 15-242T (could've gone bigger -- didn't realize how much room...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

"Buff" the glass with a microfiber after the initial drying to clean up any residual streaking/fogging

Or go crazy and make it super clean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUtdlzrktI
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Yeah there were a few times when I hesitated continuing with it, but told myself it's not really that bad. Would probably make a good race/drift car shell if it were getting a cage anyways, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Congratulations!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

After a lot of thought, I think I'm going to pull all the good bits on my 3rd gen and sell the shell or put it to rest. I have a 2nd gen that the engine and trans will go into and improve immensely....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Plus there's two more core plugs behind the flywheel/flexplate. I know I'd really want to replace all of them at this point if I were you... but I'd probably end up just fixing the leaking ones and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Very nice! Surprised you found front Bilsteins. Curious what you think about the springs once you drive it some, I keep thinking about getting a set but my car already just scrapes now and then as it...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,588
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Wow that came out really nice!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Eesh. I changed the motor mounts one time without removing the engine and it was a bastard to work in that area. While I don't doubt that you can get the old core plug out, I'm not sure about driving...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2019, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By rburrow87

Re: upgraded fuel pump

I also went to a Bosch and yeah, it's stupid quiet. Old one appeared to be a Carter unit and it was loud and sickly sounding at times.

Can you use a TPI pump with TBI? Not sure if it'll overwhelm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2019, 12:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,486
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird T56 swappers what did you do for shift boot(S)? from auto

I, personally, would want to put a boot on it. Seems like it should have had one?

Ran across this on eBay, but I wonder if there's an alternate one with a slot instead of a round hole for that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,486
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird T56 swappers what did you do for shift boot(S)? from auto

Good to hear! I've been trying to do searches to see what people think about the NVH, or if there was any, with the MGW but I couldn't really find a straight answer. And thanks for the video, that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,486
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird T56 swappers what did you do for shift boot(S)? from auto

Wow I the MGW shifter is pretty short!

I originally had a B&M (Precision?) shifter that came with my T56, but I ditched it because the NVH was excessive. Probably doesn't help that I went with a...
Forum: Car Audio
09-20-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,588
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Hard to get too accurate without taking it all apart, but it looks like 6-3/4" wide and 3-3/4" tall.

Sorry I took so long, kept forgetting to measure it.
Forum: Car Audio
09-18-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,588
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Thanks guys!

Yeah part of the reason I posted this was because I never really liked the installs in a lot of the pictures I've seen, aside from the ones with the 3d printed bezels. I assumed this...
Forum: Car Audio
09-14-2019, 11:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,588
Posted By rburrow87

Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Just wanted to share the double DIN install I did on my 87 Firebird. I used 1/8" ABS to make the L bracket mounts and some slightly thicker stuff (could have been 1/8" too) to make the little filler...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Installed a double DIN head unit. Alpine ILX-W650 -- mechless, short chassis, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, front and rear camera support. The only thing I don't like is the lack of a knob for...
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,725
Posted By rburrow87

Re: 85 Trans Am Radiator Upgrade

I also have a Champion American Eagle 2-row. I only needed to trim the bottom pads to accommodate the thicker radiator and just left out the top pads. The top of the radiator only touches the plastic...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-10-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,349
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Do your own thirdgen alignment

I think the pro ones are more "slippery" though so it likely ends up being fine. My homemade ones don't slip as easily as I'd like, but good enough for my own car since I monitor everything pretty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-10-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,349
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Do your own thirdgen alignment

The slip plates are needed because you want the wheels to move as easily as possible and settle under its own weight while you're making adjustments, otherwise you have to move the car around and set...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Started playing with the tune again. Got tired of messing with it and was just driving the 2nd gen the last couple weeks or so.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,182
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Loose steering column after repair

Is the spring that goes under the turn signal cancelling cam missing? 9th pic, the big spring on the shaft that the steering wheel attaches to: http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,349
Posted By rburrow87

Re: Do your own thirdgen alignment

The 1100p looks pretty nice. I was seriously considering the 3300 because it did everything, but I really wanted something that would attach to the wheel for doing camber to make it easier, so I went...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Basically restored! Wish I lived near there. That's a freakin' steal for it being disassembled, stripped, and repainted. Probably pay $7k for a scuff and re-spray that cracks in 6 months out here.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

That came out nice!
Forum: Engine Swap
07-27-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,404
Posted By rburrow87

Re: LS/engine swap in California, new laws? Not worth it?

The only new California smog law for 2019 I can find is that brand new cars get an additional 2 years before they need to be smogged now. I feel like something this major would have had some coverage...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-27-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,404
Posted By rburrow87

Re: LS/engine swap in California, new laws? Not worth it?

Who said that? The entire point to the GM E-Rod is that it's a 100% kosher way to drop in an LS-based engine. It comes with all its own CARB approved emissions equipment minus the cat-back portion.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,114
Posted By rburrow87

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I have Hooker 2055 headers so it's definitely not that. His L69 is bone stock from 1984. It also has the original cat still so you'd think it'd be really quiet.

The Aerochamber has a nice sound...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-26-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,404
Posted By rburrow87

Re: LS/engine swap in California, new laws? Not worth it?

Sounds more like your mechanic just didn't want to do the engine swap and/or work on someone's car that was engine swapped.
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