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Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-25-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 565
Posted By drex

Re: Save me somebody!!!! I wrecked my baby

i have the steel bumper and filler from a 86 trans am. and ill ship it. 75.00 shipped
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-06-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By drex

Re: drivers side firebird formula door

hey ted, im interested in checking out the door. pm me with your phone number and address. i might be in your area this weekend.. how much you asking?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-05-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By drex

Re: drivers side firebird formula door

im down in toms river quite often. is the formula door off the car already? rust on bottom edge? dents?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-04-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By drex

Re: drivers side firebird formula door

i have heard they are the same but im not 100% sure. but you are right in my area, im in edison. ill do some research.. is it clean?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-04-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 998
Posted By drex

Re: Garage sale

interested in the t-5 setup.. please pm me with info and price. thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-04-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By drex

drivers side firebird formula door

need a drivers side door without ground effects and pw pl in the new jersey area ill drive and remove
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-28-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By drex

Re: need drivers side formula door (no dents) in nj

ok ill take the primer one... my cars already primer! give me your number and ill make arrangements
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
03-26-2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By drex

need drivers side formula door (no dents) in nj

i need a clean rot free drivers side firebird door without ground effects holes... i can pick up and remove.. and i have MONEY.. post what ya got..
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-24-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By drex

Re: Third Gen Doors

are these camaro or firebird doors? with ground effects or no gfx? im in edison nj.. looking for a clean dent free drivers side firebird door no gfx...pm me
Forum: Fabrication
11-15-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,181
Posted By drex

Re: Made me an A/C Delete Plate!

yeah you can swap but there hard to find for under 100 bucks... id like to make something that holds the heater motor at least... heard s-10 heater boxes kinda fit but its not perfect... these look...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-07-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

Re: 98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

400?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-06-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

Re: 98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

i have more pics.. this is cheap..
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-05-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

Re: 98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

the rims need the spacers to fit under our 3rd gens but with the spacer they are still under the wheel wells... if you can see my firebird in the corner... those are the same size vette wheels and...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-04-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

Re: 98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

450??
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-03-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

Re: 98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

somebody make an offer.. gotta go
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-03-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By drex

Re: engine, trans, performance NJ

im in edison..can i take a look?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-02-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By drex

98 corvette wheels with runflat tires

i have 5 rims and tires actually...3 front 17" rims and 2 rear 18" rims..both rear tires and two of the three front tires have 50-60 % tread left... and these runflats wear very slowly they have...
Forum: Carburetors
10-26-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

i cant find numbers on the carb except the main body says p-32... and i will look for the rich smoke but by dropping jet sizes in the primary to 67 it is way more snappy and tire smokey... i will...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

are you sure... i always thought different and even while it was stock never heard it or never saw any wires?
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

i had a carbed 5.0 stock not tpi so i had a manual pump on the engine which i removed.. no in tank
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By drex

Re: moving powerband with solid cam?

i just got the cam and lifters and i will change back to the performer rpm but if i bring the cam from .016 to .012 or so..id get lil more top end ?
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thanks bird and other gurus
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

well i have the stock tank with stock lines but i removed the manual stock pump on the engine and got a holley blue electric with a mallory regulator with a guage and return...i always read at least...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

ill try it...love this site, ive learned alot
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

floats are just slightly pouring out the holes.... and it just now its starting to rip... it feels great off idle and idles fine but its when i go from quarter pedal to wot it feels like it has no...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

the carb only has one power valve...

the cam is a comp xs274s-10 .501 .510 duration at.050 236 242... ls 110 and its solid with lash at .016

and i have a performer rpm but figured the strip...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

Re: holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

the carb is off many cars and all the stock jets and squirts have been played with...im not even sure what the carb is really... its a 4 corner idle with no choke(wasnt milled off by someone) it has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By drex

moving powerband with solid cam?

i heard you could "move" a powerband by adjusting your valve lash smaller or bigger? is this true and which way does what? i want my power to come in a little higher up in the revs...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,836
Posted By drex

holley jetting and squirting.. am i in the ballpark?

i have a holley 4150hp 650cfm 4 corner idle on a 350 with a 4 speed muncie and a strip dominator intake... i have had this carb off now 100 times... now i have 70 and 76 in the jets and 28 32 in the...
Forum: Brakes
10-21-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

murcos just said that i should stick with a 89-92 style without iron calipers..i have aluminum calipers, and that would mean changing the threads... i do think the one that jamesC was talking about...
Forum: Brakes
10-20-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

so i am screwed and need to change all my threads? to the newer style?
Forum: Brakes
10-18-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

thanks for the help man i appreciate it.. so would a older(below 89) 3rd gen valve from any type of disk rear work? or should i look for the better brakes? (non iron caliper) in the junkyard...
Forum: Brakes
10-18-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

ok thanks for the advice i will change to a stock valve but now i see there are different thread types and some wont work with others... i have a 87 firebird came stock with disk/drum and a 5.0...
Forum: Brakes
10-16-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

i did a search and saw the wilwood prop valve install. but i dont want to remove the stock valve just add another one to drop pressure down a bit. should work just fine but wondering if anyone else...
Forum: Brakes
10-15-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

Re: drum to disk prop valve questions

anyone
Forum: Brakes
10-12-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By drex

drum to disk prop valve questions

i installed a 99 camaro rear a while ago now and i do notice that my rear wheels get alot more brake dust on them compared to the fronts.. i never changed the disk drum proportioning valve and i know...
Forum: Brakes
10-12-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By drex

Re: best way to swap drums to disk?

i bought a 99 camaro rear with better gears and disks for 300 bucks from a guy and had it in and driving in 4 hours... piece o' cake :driving:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By drex

Re: quick timing question for the guru's

im not snapping it that fast, gradually giving it throttle till 3000 sorry... im seeing the vacuum pull it till it stops, then it does fall back when i hold it at that high rev. but how high should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By drex

quick timing question for the guru's

im just wondering about the timing with centrifical and vacuum advance... now my 350 has a non cc hei dist. and i have the mr. gasket advance curve kit..... i have the medium springs because the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Posted By drex

Re: holley 4150 jetting and tuning need help

ok i got the cam selection for the shot... and i put 70 jets in the primary and 78 are in the secondary.got 32 shot on primary and 37 on secondary.. got a 5.5 pv (and i still dont know my vacuum i...
Forum: Carburetors
08-28-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,200
Posted By drex

Re: edelbrock 1406 help...

i had that on my bird with the cheap spectre chrome lil bracket that mounts on the back nut of the carb... cheap but works and adjustable... can use kick down cable i think
Forum: Carburetors
08-27-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Posted By drex

Re: holley 4150 jetting and tuning need help

ok i got rid of the vacuum advance .. and i just set it at like 18 initial with only maybe 12 centrifical.. and re jetted down to 67 primary 78 sec. and 35 primary shot and 32 in the secondaries... i...
Forum: Carburetors
08-27-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Posted By drex

Re: holley 4150 jetting and tuning need help

yeah the gas is at the bottom of the sights...i figured i needed a bigger pump shot.i have to feather it from idle if i lay into it hard it bogs and backfires.. and i have messed with the cams just...
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Posted By drex

Re: holley 4150 jetting and tuning need help

the floats are good new needles and i got clear sights.. my timing could be a lil off should i set it at 3000 rpm at 35-36...
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Posted By drex

holley 4150 jetting and tuning need help

well i swapped from a edelbrock 600 to a holley 4150 650cfm that a friend gave me... its on a mild 350 low compression and ive gotten closer with the tuning but not perfect... it had 67 and 78 jets...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-23-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,290
Posted By drex

Re: tips on installing jegster torque arm?

i installed the jegster non adjustable arm... it was easy drop the driveshaft... put it up in there ... have all the weight on the tires so you see true ride height....bolt the arm to the pumpkin and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2007, 06:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,930
Posted By drex

Re: Could this vibration be torque arm or pinion angle related?

if its a stick shift then it is probably your pilot bushing, between the motor and trans... mine went twice well just got a little worn and let the input shaft get sloppy if im goin down the highway...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,073
Posted By drex

pumping my brakes will rev my engine at idle

my car has always felt sluggish to get going and start to bog if sitting at idle. but if i pump my brakes, no bog and idle picks up...i am running vacuum advance and whenever i unplug the brake...
Forum: Exhaust
07-06-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By drex

Re: shorties vs. longtubes

i just installed hooker lt's the 2210's and they were a breeze...took me 3 hrs. and didnt have to unbolt the motor mounts...and no cutting at all...they are tight but i had no problems.. also got...
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 68,160
Posted By drex

Re: How did everyone here get their car?

my 87 formula was a friends brothers had a cracked windshield so he didnt drive it ..duh 300 bucks took it home it looked mean black primer looks amazing 5 years later shes livin a good life
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