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Forum: Engine Swap
05-08-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By wallyj

383 and t56

Version 3.0 finally set in place today, can’t wait to fire it up!!...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-14-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By wallyj

Re: Edelbrock TES headers & Y-pipe

I have a set I just removed from my car with a 3 inch collector pipe, not sure how many flange bolts though. will have to check for ya.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By wallyj

Re: T56 - To Rebuild or not Rebuild

yes I’m getting a lot of “you have a what?” And “autos only” raised eyebrows when I ask my local guys hahaha, maybe a quick drive to NY or detroit when the border opens!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By wallyj

Re: T56 - To Rebuild or not Rebuild

is also Great info jmd, looks like I may need to find someone locally here.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By wallyj

Re: T56 - To Rebuild or not Rebuild

Thanks for your input, do you have a "one stop shop" place for sourcing the rebuild parts? I am in south western ontario, not sure who I would reach out to for a rebuild that is knowledgeable about...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,549
Posted By wallyj

Re: Help with noise after gear swap

Me and my dad did mine with 4.10 motive gears over the course of a weekend or two (no rush) and like another user said, we learned alot. it tuened out super quiet, so the "noisey gears" thing seems...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By wallyj

T56 - To Rebuild or not Rebuild

I was hoping you fine folks might steer me in the right direction;

I have my 383 and t56 Tranny out for an COVID lockdown engine re-fresh and new cam/heads project, and I am debating on if my...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-24-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By wallyj

Any Good Southwestern Ontario Machine shops left?

Good day all, I am doing a re-fresh on my old school 350 and my local machine shop in Guelph is not interested in the work, and the other local guys are all getting out of the business. Does anyone...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By wallyj

Re: Moog replacement springs (again)

I sure do have pics, but since this is the suspension forums I’ll have to post a pic of my rear end in place :) it’s coming together, just figuring out the spring for the PBR brake swap, I have the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By wallyj

Re: Moog replacement springs (again)

Crap, thanks for the offer I just picked mine up at the end of last week, could have saved some $$

thanks though!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By wallyj

Re: Moog replacement springs (again)

Alright that fair enough, the car does tend to sit enough it probably won’t bother me, as long as the new KYB’s can handle the new springs I think I’ll go with those, they seem to be the consistent...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-07-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By wallyj

Moog replacement springs (again)

I'm so confused, starting to over think everything, reading all the FAQ's and done a bunch of searches

Doing a rebuild on my 84 TA, did the t56 swap, now spring and shocks, I have the KYB's and...
Forum: Car Audio
11-06-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,137
Posted By wallyj

Re: Kick panel speaker project

how did you fit that full Din into your dash? I need to do this to my car!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,507
Posted By wallyj

Re: Are AFR Vortec 190's worth the upgrade?

Alright, I'm going to save some extra pennies, I'll see if there is a friendly engine dyno close to me here in Guelph that can give me a before and after run so we can post the combo. It would be a...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,264
Posted By wallyj

Re: AFR 190cc Vortec heads available

I'm kicking this thread back alive, I'm wondering how your dydo test went (I did not see any followups after this post), I am contemplating an upgrade from bone stock Vortec heads to these on my 383...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,507
Posted By wallyj

Re: Are AFR Vortec 190's worth the upgrade?

Thats a fair assessment, I'm just interested in the heads, I'm not too concerned about replacing the RPM air gap that I already have at this point, and if i swapped to the normal style heads i would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,507
Posted By wallyj

Re: Are AFR Vortec 190's worth the upgrade?

Alright, well thats something, still hoping to have someone with experience with that head chime in, otherwise I might start to think they arent that popular lol, althought I don't imagine they are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,507
Posted By wallyj

Are AFR Vortec 190's worth the upgrade?

As the title suggests I am looking for anyone with real world experience with these over stock vortec heads. I have done alot of searching and have not come up with any dyno comparisons or reviews...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By wallyj

Re: SP 383 GM

Hey there,

I'm interested how this worked out for you, I am considering going from stock vortec heads to the AFR Vortec 195's and want to know how much of a difference I can expect with my 383...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,343
Posted By wallyj

Re: Pre-Eliminator 195 AFR flow numbers

I have to ask, ive been reading your build thread and I am doing the t56 upgrade, I currently have stock vortecs with an edelbrock RPM air gap and a Lunatti Voodoo 103 cam so around .230 duration and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-13-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Re: Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

Yes it does look rather original to me as well, which I was crossing my fingers would have been either super well maintained or rebuilt, but it seems without having someone take it apart for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Re: Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

Just a thought as I was draining the tranny fluid into a clean container from the parts car.. would it be worth sending the oil away to have it analyzed for $30 bucks? Not knowing what condition the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-12-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Re: Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

any particular reasons why you fee that way? I’ve got no experience with either so I’m a blank slate here..
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Re: Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

Well next question, is it good to keep the springs as an upgrade or replacement? The 84 is overdue for springs and shocks, probably different spring rates but not sure if people have used them or not.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-07-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Re: Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

I have not looked into relocating the torque arm off of the transmission, since I’m buying An adaptor anyway perhaps it’s not much of a price point change for that, I will look into it thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By wallyj

Winter T56 Upgrade Planning

Good day,

I am planning the upgrade of my 1984 Firebird Trans Am with a T56 and new rear Diff from a 1994 Z28 donor car.

The focus is the upgrade of the 700R4 to the T56 of course, but I am...
Forum: Carburetors
02-29-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,693
Posted By wallyj

Re: TCC Vacum wiring on upgraded LG4

Well that makes sense, I've worked on quadrajets quite a bit and wanted to keep it, but my rpm intake wouldn't accommodate it. I'm not sure about the aquarium bleeder valve, but I think we are on the...
Forum: Carburetors
02-23-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,636
Posted By wallyj

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/80-image_23eb915bc3553da673d8223cbe76313934eef7f3.jpeg


My 1984 transam freshly painted and dropped in
Forum: Carburetors
02-23-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,693
Posted By wallyj

TCC Vacum wiring on upgraded LG4

Hello all,

I have been reading the sticky for TCC lockup by Sperion with good results, and have my TCC working on the ported side of my Edelbrock 600/383/700R4 setup. The trouble is I am...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By wallyj

Re: Help Choosing a LockRite and 28 spline axles

Hmm, well then that ups the install price of the lock right.. Maybe the s10 will have a deeper gear for me as well then! I was trying to avoid a new carrier, maybe I should look at the Detroit...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By wallyj

Help Choosing a LockRite and 28 spline axles

Hello all, I have decided to upgrade my peg leg 84 TA to two wheel spin due to lack of traction after a very successful stroker install. I have used the lockrite in the past and am fine with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By wallyj

Re: 84 Transam axle upgrade questions

They are getting pretty scarce in the yards up here, so maybe I need a set of axles as well then, any basic ones that arent $400 a piece from summit you's recommend?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By wallyj

84 Transam axle upgrade questions

Question, I have been searching but cant quite find the answer I have an 84 transam with an open 3.23 26 spline disk brak diff, I feel the need for posi and have settled on a Detroit truetrack in 28...
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,021
Posted By wallyj

Re: Dumping my flowmaster, suggestions on a single 3 inch muffler (IE Quiet)

Any thoughts on my CAT for flow? I hear they quiet the sound a bit, I know this one was empty years ago when I bought the system, but I'm no adverse to putting on a new one for volume considerations...
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,021
Posted By wallyj

Re: Dumping my flowmaster, suggestions on a single 3 inch muffler (IE Quiet)

I didn't mind the Dynomax Super turbo muffler when I had that on my last car, I'm concerned that it might not have enought flow on the exhaust side, they rate them at 700CFM, but hey maybe that is...
Forum: Exhaust
06-18-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,021
Posted By wallyj

Re: Dumping my flowmaster, suggestions on a single 3 inch muffler (IE Quiet)

I guess I'm not stuck on it really, more interested in hiding things anyway to keep under the radar from the increasing MTO inspections up here.. They regularly blitz for visually modified cars, so I...
Forum: Exhaust
06-17-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,021
Posted By wallyj

Dumping my flowmaster, suggestions on a single 3 inch muffler (IE Quiet)

OK guys, no haters here, and I do respect the flowmaster crowd.. but, the story is I have a 3 inch cat back flowmaster american thunder system on my 84 Trans AM, (Edelbrock TES headers and 3 inch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-03-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,109
Posted By wallyj

1984 Trans Am Rear Diff upgrade questions

Hello all,

After dropping in my mild 383 last spring I find myself traction deficient :)

I will be upgrading my rear diff with a posi in the next few weeks, and have done much...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-07-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,615
Posted By wallyj

Re: OEM Rear Window Louvers

Hi there, I have relatives in Windsor that could pop over to Michigan to pick these up for me, I couldn't quite tell from this thread if they are still available, please msg me if they are and I can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-29-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By wallyj

1984 LG4 Trans AM -10 Bolt disk to 9 bolt drum swap

Hey all, I am looking for some info and cant find what I need on my search. I have just obtained a drum brake 9 bolt posi with 3.42's, and want to swap it in my stock disk brake rear Trans-Am (open...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,749
Posted By wallyj

Re: Fresh 383 Stroker pinging or knocking like mad, Suggestions?

Well everyone, looks like the guy thy built my bottom end didn't put in the wrist pin locks and thought they were press fit.. The noise was piston slap and wrist pin on the cyl walls.. Nasty.. Very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,749
Posted By wallyj

Re: Fresh 383 Stroker pinging or knocking like mad, Suggestions?

I just spoke to a local engine guy, and he said he was concerned about Possible block clearance issues. Like it was not properly clearanced in the first place and possibly why it may be hitting the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,749
Posted By wallyj

Re: Fresh 383 Stroker pinging or knocking like mad, Suggestions?

Well, it is under load in drive at idle and makes noise at that point. My timing is at 10 or therabots, not so much noise in park at idle, starts to make more noise as it gets up around 1500-2500...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,749
Posted By wallyj

Fresh 383 Stroker pinging or knocking like mad, Suggestions?

Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time, too much wrenching on my Trans AM apparently, but to the point:

I have a very fresh SBC 383 stroker I just finished putting in last week, eagle...
Forum: History / Originality
10-16-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By wallyj

Re: "Fake" IROC or what?

Well can anyone suggest me a site that I can decode that RPO I have attached as a picture in my first post? Like I said, I can't seem to get the download working from this site so unless someone can...
Forum: History / Originality
10-15-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By wallyj

Re: "Fake" IROC or what?

Wll if it has Posi and louvres and the "Real" WC T-5 tranny, it may be worth it anyway without the brake parts, what do you guys think? It is in really nice shape, no rust but the clearcoat burned...
Forum: History / Originality
10-14-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By wallyj

"Fake" IROC or what?

HI there, I have been looking for a parts car and found one for the right price with a WC T5 and posi with Lovres, (boy I love those louvres) The thing is I was hoping to grab all the better brakes...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-01-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,461
Posted By wallyj

Re: .454 lift cam with stock Vortec Heads

I'm trying to avoid extra machining costs, are there springs, retainers, locks that work with the valve seals that anyone could recommend for my small cam? I have done a few searches on summit racing...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-20-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,461
Posted By wallyj

Re: .454 lift cam with stock Vortec Heads

Ok well then, should I locate some used LT1 springs and retainers or look for the easiest supplier of new springs? Are you using LT1 Springs in a similar setup?
Forum: Engine Swap
11-18-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,461
Posted By wallyj

.454 lift cam with stock Vortec Heads

Hello all,

In reading up on the vortec head swap on my goodwrench 350 most people reccomended machining to the heads or valve seal mods for higher lift cams. I spoke to my local gearhead...
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