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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-07-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 863
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

Maybe I can't read good, but I'm pretty sure the leaking fuel line story was a different poster talking about a totally different car.
Forum: Carburetors
04-03-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Need help with 85 Firebird

Your other option is to block off the mechanical pump and wire up the FI pump into a fuel pressure regulator down to the fuel pressure you need. Probably spend as just much $$$ doing that vs getting...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-03-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Engine rebuilt, now I'm over my head

OP moved so far away they lost their ability to post, it appears. :(
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Need help with 85 Firebird

Yeah, I only paid a little more for my Aeromotive hanger with fuel pump than what they are asking for that carbed one. But, specialized parts that only fit certain years of cars getting reproduced...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 nightmare swap

Weird. It's been years now but I'm pretty sure I wasn't able to put the key in the lock position and remove it unless the car was in park. This the reason the manual cars had that little button on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-02-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 nightmare swap

The car would still start in neutral. At least mine did, but you couldn't remove the key.
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Need help with 85 Firebird

I don't know anything about converting a FI sending unit but the carbed versions are available -
...
Forum: Electronics
04-01-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 99
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Manual swap issues

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/788337-t5-nightmare-swap.html


Making multiple threads about the same issues is a good way to get ignored. The membership here is insanely...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 nightmare swap

Do some searching on this forum for 5 speed swaps. They have been pretty well documented and should tell you if any other corners have been cut and what you need to do to correct them. Removing the...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-31-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 50,775
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro

This thread.


:lmao:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-29-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 527
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Master cylinder brace

Great! I'll be grabbing a brake brace soon. Put me on the list for a clutch brace as well.
Forum: V6
03-28-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Original non-catalyst 1983 Camaro v6

I would just use a straight piece of pipe.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 527
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Master cylinder brace

:thumbsup:
Forum: Body
03-27-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 1990 Camaro, is it worth fixing up?

I agree with OrangeBird.

Sounds like you should get a late model Corolla instead.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

:lmao:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

My car is manual conversion with a new repro shift plate/boot. The vinyl is still pretty stiff and basically stands itself up.

Maybe stick a thick o-ring or two on the shift lever? I don't think...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By WildCard600

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

I had the Pro 5.0 in my car, not sure what a shift boot retainer is.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Power steering seems to be binding

I have the daytona low pro long reach. It's too tall for the air dam still. I have to jack up one side put a few boards under it and then I can reach the k-member.
...
Forum: Group Purchases
03-23-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 182
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 1986 iroc Camaro

umm... hi, I guess?
Forum: Cooling
03-16-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 284
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Compressor hoses

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=818309&cc=1251537&pt=6900&jsn=901


????


*edit* nevermind, wrong year. forgot things moved around later.
Forum: TBI
03-14-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TBI to Holley Sniper EFI Swap?

My holley can control timing with the stock GM HEI distributor.
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

That car is in rough shape for the alleged mileage.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Okay, that's basically what I remember reading when I was doing research. Lakewood 15020 and OEM are the only ones that will work with OEM style clutch hydraulics.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

The only two that I could find that would work with the OEM style slave/fork setup was the Lakewood scatter shield for these cars and the OEM.

These types of setups below are possible on some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Those require a hydraulic TOB, correct?
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-13-2024, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 478
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Obtained a new car today. 9 second daily driver accquired

Congrats, OP.

Been looking at getting a model 3 for my wife since it would be a perfect commuter car. She wouldn't ever need to stop at sketchy gas stations ever again when you can just charge at...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Found this in my bookmarks, another TKO install using OEM bellhousing sans adapter plate.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/466166-tko600-install-questions.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

I doubt it's a "can't do it" so much as a "it can be done but most installs would probably be jacked up and look like some 3am meth head project so we'll just say it doesn't work to save ourselves...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Seems like a lot of people have been using the dual bolt pattern Lakewood bellhousing and mounting the TKO and TKX in normal orientation with the standard hydraulic system and fork for over a decade...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Found a post about using the stock bellhousing -

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/609361-t5-tremec-tko.html#post4935649

I seem to remember a more detailed post...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-11-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 551
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TKX with Stock Bellhousing questions

Yes, the bellhousing has the bolts clocked 18 degrees or whatever. The transmission mount pad on the T-5 is offset the opposite way so it sits level. Not sure why GM did it that way since the TKO and...
Forum: TBI
03-10-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TBI to Holley Sniper EFI Swap?

I was thinking about this a little tonight and I wonder if you couldn't use one of the extra output wires on the terminator system like I have and use it for a relay on an electric converter control...
Forum: V6
03-09-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By WildCard600

Re: V6 engine into V8 car

It's going to be the exact opposite of going from a v6 to a v8, which has been talked about to death on this forum I'm sure.

Use the forum search with the google option will give you pages of...
Forum: TBI
03-08-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TBI to Holley Sniper EFI Swap?

It is self learning.

"The Terminator X Stealth 4150 EFI system from Holley features 4, 100LB/HR Fuel Injectors capable of supporting up to 650 HP naturally aspirated or 600 HP on forced induction...
Forum: TBI
03-07-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TBI to Holley Sniper EFI Swap?

I removed the engine harness. Stock fuel lines should work, I'm replacing mine with a new set as mine were rusty.

My car is in pieces and I am putting in a new engine so I have no idea how many...
Forum: TBI
03-07-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 805
Posted By WildCard600

Re: TBI to Holley Sniper EFI Swap?

I'm in the process of putting my car back together with a Holley terminator stealth, car was originally TBI. It appears to be a relatively simple install. Biggest challenge is figuring out what to do...
Forum: TBI
03-06-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,059
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 91 RS Vehicle Speed Sensor and Speedometer

The speed sensor for the T-5 has long been discontinued. Your options are either pay out the wahzoo for a NOS or used one, or get something to adapt a cable drive to electric and convert the signal...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-06-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By WildCard600

Re: PCV vs Power Brakes

All the pictures I can find of L-31 engines in OEM trim show the PCV at the rear driver side of the VC with the oil fill front drivers, and the breather going to the air cleaner on the passenger side...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-05-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By WildCard600

Re: PCV vs Power Brakes

You might be correct the OP has OG valve covers, I really can't tell from the pictures. The second pic certainly looks like vintage OEM pattern, but I'm not sure that's even the same engine as the...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-05-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By WildCard600

Re: PCV vs Power Brakes

Someone should inform GM. It appears they are sourcing one stamping for both sides these days. How my SP357 came right out of the crate.


...
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

I only have their brake line replacements installed so far and other than a few minor bends I had to tweak they fit fine. I also compared the fuel lines to the factory lines and they are very close...
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

I bought new stainless steel prebent lines from here -


https://www.sstubes.com
Forum: Body
03-03-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Welder Recommendation?

A decent MIG is close to $1,000 these days. The cheapies are cheap for a reason and if anything breaks you'll be lucky to find replacement parts. I had a harbor freight one that the wire feed (mostly...
Forum: Carburetors
03-03-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By WildCard600

Re: FYI...Holley external fuel pump location.

something hinky happened with the upload. It should be an image not an html file.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 402
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

I got one of these to put in my car, made by a member here (Sorry, forgot your screen name :(). Very nice piece.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176125591161
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 402
Posted By WildCard600

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

I got one of the TRQ tanks from 1a Auto and it seems quite nice. Looks identical to the tank I am replacing inside except the "pan" is metal instead of plastic. You will need a different gas cap,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,135
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Is this a 400 block or a 350??

I think it's probably mostly the horrible infinite scroll "feature" (I doubt most have turned it off) and people simply not paying attention to how old the thread is. I've nearly necro'ed 20 year old...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 362
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Perimeter Bolt vs Center bolt

I think OP is asking if the heads will bolt to the block.
Forum: Exhaust
02-26-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,439
Posted By WildCard600

Re: Holley/Hooker Headers No Longer Available for 3rd Gens

I don't think that will clear the hooker dual exhaust.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-25-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By WildCard600

Re: BEST CREEPER

Yeah, I use cardboard or sometimes cardboard over some of those anti-fatigue/workout floor mats.

I like the idea of a creeper, but in practice carboard on the floor is just easier.
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