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Forum: Engine Swap
Today, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 40
Posted By Pocket

Re: Iroc 5.7 vs ls

The engine itself is the cheapest part of the swap

While they are fantastic powerplants, be sure you really want to use one before tearing anything down. If you've been happy with SBCs in the...
Forum: Fabrication
Today, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Upside down, I was able to cut off the bump stop monster bracket. Then the S10 middle section could be removed entirely
...
Forum: Fabrication
Today, 04:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

New CV axles came in. You can clearly see the difference from base S10 vs ZR2. Fits perfect and off the shelf, my kinda find
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Forum: Fabrication
04-26-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

I bought 3 sets of speed engineering long tubes for this build for mix/match or worst case to be used as parts kits. C10, 3rd gen, trailblazer SS
Luckily the trailblazer set fit with small frame...
Forum: Fabrication
04-26-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Suspension mock-up. CV doesn't bind

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8680_8751628b62c5d9796fc3d439c8911e9dee427cec.jpg

Decided to mock-up my C5 12.8" brake...
Forum: Fabrication
04-26-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Lots of time spent on this only to change directions due to excess complexity and machining. Worth documenting the thought process, however flawed

This is a trailblazer V8 oil pan compared to a...
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Yes, I always watched a dozen or so vert top installs on other vehicles from kits to custom made. The process is similar for all of them
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By Pocket

Re: Help ID this part

What are these for?
They're not mentioned in the instructions and I don't see any obvious screws/holes in the vicinity for the top structure. The top seems to open/close smoothly without them
Mfr...
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

What I'd do differently next time:

Better adhesive. Brush on HH-66 is good adhesive, but only for small areas. The front bow area is about 3 sqft. No way you're getting that all in one shot....
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Redo with hindisght
First, screw the retainer tabs to the #3 blow behind the window
The seal has a channel flange molded in that matches the channel on the rear bow. Where the channel flange ends...
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Starting the glue process. This is not easy. I found that the HH-66 I used takes 2-3 coats before it will bond half-way decent. The first coat always goes on thick but dries in 30 seconds and looks...
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

After nearly a week, the stays came in from the mfr. Anddddd.... they're the fronts again
Whatever, I split some material long ways and burnt the edge. Then used the better looking old rear stay as...
Forum: Convertibles
04-21-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

9:24-9:45

Staples are only used on the stay pads. You can see staples in the old pads. He skips over the new pad installation and covers the staples with fuzzy strips to prevent chaffing

In my...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

It's possible that this will be a total failure, but no one ever learned anything without doing
Even if it does flop, I'll know how not to do it



Stay pads to #2/3/4 bows

Staple width isn't...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Starting with the pads. Ensure the front has a good square cut and the ends burned to prevent frays. Instructions state to use a drill to punch holes, but that just seemed to wad up the material. I...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Headliner needs to come out next. Start with the seam at the #3 bow. It's a tight slip fit
...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Re: Top replacement pic overload

Peel the top off the rear bow. It comes off easier than you'd think
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8566_0cac7ce36ee3bac9dd9206668a9474ae113239a7.jpg

The #4...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 443
Posted By Pocket

Top replacement pic overload

This 91 TA needed a top and I found info for the specifics woefully lacking. One youtube video and a bunch of dead links. Here is my experience as a total newbie to tops. Hope this helps someone

I...
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By Pocket

Help ID this part

Can someone tell if this is actually for a 3rd gen top? The old top didn't have it and I can't figure out how it would be used

The top kit was missing the rear stay pads and had this extra....
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-12-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 740
Posted By Pocket

Re: Does anyone still make a plug and play swap harness?

JT's Custom garage
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By Pocket

Re: Another k-member issue

I don't have experience with holley mounts, but I do with the old Hawks/Spohn LS swap brackets. Their PS mount was fabricated too low. A level across the radiator support vs valley cover supported...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-12-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 740
Posted By Pocket

Re: Does anyone still make a plug and play swap harness?

I own a shop in Lexington NC. If you want to bring the car down, I'll be happy to wire it through the business. I am not doing mail order harnesses anymore though
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-12-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Pocket

Re: C100 Protection

I looked for ages and couldn't find the cover

I recommend putting a dab of dielectric grease on the open side if you don't have an original to recycle
Forum: Fabrication
03-12-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Hard to find time these days but I was able to sneak a few hours in to play with the project


The S10 diff was mounted to pull the axle CL. The end plates hold the tube in place with the diff...
Forum: Fabrication
03-12-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

I6/V8 trailblazers along with basically any recent AWD vehicle that isn't a truck/SUV passes though the oil pan

Since this is still in the mock-up phase, I'll simply mount it all under a junk hood...
Forum: Fabrication
03-12-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Agreed, there is no room between the engine and traditional diff

I'm planning a thru oil pan design
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-12-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 165,209
Posted By Pocket

Re: How to prep a 3rd gen harness

I do not
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-24-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Pocket

Re: Modified k-member for engine to sit lower?

I had an old spohn K-member which was terrible, but it was easily 2" below a LS1 Fbody oil pan. Much lower than a factory k-member. You could drop the drivetrain that much and still be protected by...
Forum: Fabrication
02-23-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

The electronics to get ABS working are the biggest hurdle, not just wheel speed sensors



Torsion bars are still an option. Being limited to the S10 only spring rates and height based on the key...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-23-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By Pocket

Re: 621 Bellhousing, 5.3 ls, Starter?

Don't over complicate LS starters, they're very simplistic

Nose cones fall into three categories:
GTO which had a unique BH due to the RHD packaging since it's actually australian
LS4 FWD trans...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Pocket

Re: Modified k-member for engine to sit lower?

Get one of the simpler tubular K-members like Spohn and move the motor mount pads lower. Run a C6 oil pan as it's the lowest wetsump pan available

You can also try the 4th gen trick of shimming...
Forum: Electronics
02-23-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 168
Posted By Pocket

Re: Installing heat from scratch?

Find a 90-92 parts car. V6, TBI, TPI doesn't matter
Take all the underdash stuff and mini-harness that passes through the firewall
Transfer the AC blower resistor to the non-AC box along with the...
Forum: Electronics
02-23-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By Pocket

Re: Connector/Cut wire ID?

The fuse holder can be a number of things, factory or aftermarket. If it's factory or wired properly, then the red will be unfused battery 12v constant and orange fused battery 12v. A meter will...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-22-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 740
Posted By Pocket

Re: Does anyone still make a plug and play swap harness?

I recommend avoiding any of those dirt cheap Chinese harnesses



I stopped doing mail order harnesses when I opened my shop. Simply wasn't enough time to focus on both



If punkmaster's...
Forum: Fabrication
02-22-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

This is from an AWD astro LS swap I snooped. The fat section of the S10 diff is simply too big around the oil pan. The solution in the van is to raise the engine/trans. That's not something Id like...
Forum: Fabrication
02-22-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

I got a few hours to play with the project today. Decided to prep the S10 frame for fab

...
Forum: Fabrication
02-22-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Colorados are too wide and no 5 lug options. My goal is the use 17" GTA repop wheels to look original from a glance
They also sit the engine very high compared to the frame. PS drop t-case also...
Forum: Fabrication
02-11-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Next I picked up a S10 Blazer chassis. Originally, I didn’t want to use them because they were very narrow up front and the steering box geometry was less than ideal. Steering rack options were...
Forum: Fabrication
02-11-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Mock-up

Since I’m not certain this will actually work, I decided to use a rusted out 3rd gen shell to mock up on. There’s nothing good left on this car, so why not
...
Forum: Fabrication
02-11-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Transfer case: this took much more effort than expected. First, I’d like to explain the difference between 4WD and AWD from a transfer case design perspective as there isn’t a lot of specifics....
Forum: Fabrication
02-11-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

With that set, let’s get started. First up, modify the T56 magnum to 4x4 and select a transfer case. Since I’m using a magnum, it’s a little different

T56’s come in three main flavors

Classic...
Forum: Fabrication
02-11-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,682
Posted By Pocket

AWD 3rd gen build

Recently I built an AWD 1953 pickup for a customer which turned out incredible. Ever since then, I’ve had the itch to do another AWD setup. Why not a 3rd gen? This is my log of successes and failures...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-11-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By Pocket

Re: 1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible

Sure thing. No rust anywhere



Dr frt wheel well looking at the cowl drain area...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-01-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By Pocket

Re: 1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible

Updated

Someone buy this before I drop an 700HP LSA/T56 into it
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-06-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,254
Posted By Pocket

Re: LS1 Wiring PCM to Fuse Box

Hope that helps
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Pocket

Re: Help! Need female connector part# for Speakers

It's a pack-con terminal, I'd wager an early 1st series. You'll have to depin it to see which series it is for sure
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-19-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By Pocket

1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible

1991 Trans Am WS6 convertible

Good condition. It has a bunch of new parts. It runs and drives great

New parts:
Paint
Hood decal
Stainless exhaust system
Tires
Injectors
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-19-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,153
Posted By Pocket

Re: vorteciroc health update

Best wishes to him
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-17-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By Pocket

Re: ICT FEAD question

26-1029

Here's one in a first gen
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2786_ef8a151bc52eb6f4f4b5328b578555dd4a92a642.jpg
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-17-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By Pocket

Re: ICT FEAD question

The alt will clear the steering box. You may have to remove the triangular K-member to frame rail brace though

That is the 98-02 fbody alt location, just shifted forward 3/4"


Just throwing it...
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