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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-31-2023, 12:16 PM
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What tracks have you run on?
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Fastbird
Re: What tracks have you run on?
Englishtown
Atco
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TPI
04-07-2023, 10:52 AM
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Troubleshooting VSS issue
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Fastbird
Re: Troubleshooting VSS issue
Quick update. Got a used buffer box from Hawks and put it in. Now I have some life to the speedometer but it only works above 25 mph and is bouncy. Kind of like when you had an old car with a cable...
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TPI
04-04-2023, 04:17 PM
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Troubleshooting VSS issue
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Fastbird
Troubleshooting VSS issue
I am looking for help/suggestions troubleshooting a non-working speedometer in a 1989 Formula 350 car.
As stated, the speedometer does not move at all. I have tried:
swapping out gauge cluster...
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Electronics
02-06-2022, 03:17 PM
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89 Formula - push trunk release, bake light comes on
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Fastbird
89 Formula - push trunk release, bake light comes on
This one has me stumped. Restoring an 89 Formula and having issues with the trunk release and motor assembly.
if I push the hatch release button on the dash, the brake light in the dash comes on....
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-05-2021, 07:28 AM
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Engine diaper
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: Engine diaper
DRE here. Gave him the pan part number and he took it from there. Racecraft K-member and it fits great.
Perhaps give DRE a few weeks to see if they open back up or not? I dont know of anyone...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-28-2021, 10:11 AM
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Important/Useful :
82-92 F-body 1/4 mile times list
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Fastbird
Re: 82-92 F-body 1/4 mile times list
* Year and type of car - 1991 Formula
* Engine - 434 sbc - naturally aspirated
* Transmission - powerglide
* Tire used during the pass (size, brand, model) - Hoosier 29x10 slicks
* Weight without...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-22-2021, 02:13 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
That is correct. First 1/8th mile pass we left at 3500 on the trans brake and shifted at 6600 to keep it calm.
this pass we left at 3800 and shifted at 8000. Front end is still chained down with...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-22-2021, 01:31 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Finally got the car to Atco to make a full pass for license runs. All of you guessed 8’s were right. Most data looked good. Driveshaft RPM 0.25 seconds into the run was only 415. Need to leave...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-03-2021, 02:14 PM
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Post Your 60ft with Suspension Setup
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Fastbird
Re: Post Your 60ft with Suspension Setup
Figured I would post my setup here hoping it helps someone. I posted about 10 years ago when it was a street/strip car. Now a complete strip car.
Racecraft K-member, A-arms and front coil over...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-18-2021, 02:29 PM
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hooker 383 swap headers and collector
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Fastbird
Re: hooker 383 swap headers and collector
thanks. going to pass as well
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-11-2021, 08:48 AM
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hooker 383 swap headers and collector
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Fastbird
Re: hooker 383 swap headers and collector
what are you asking for the headers and y-pipe? If first deal falls through, would be very interested shipped to NJ
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-01-2021, 07:37 AM
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Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
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Fastbird
Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
PM sent! Thanks!
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Exterior Parts Wanted
01-08-2021, 08:26 AM
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1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
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282
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Fastbird
Re: 1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
What do you need to get for it shipped to 07728. Also what did it come off of? Holes drilled in same area?
Thanks!
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-07-2021, 12:53 PM
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New Years Resolutions? Have any?
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: New Years Resolutions? Have any?
Get to track as often as possible.
Get Comp License.
Get 60' time down to 1.19-1.20 range. Run mid 8's
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Exterior Parts Wanted
01-06-2021, 08:03 AM
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1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
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282
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Fastbird
Re: 1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/613x360/wing_6cf68b6a794f0f4b975f3f4aa3e608386b661e1e.jpg
wrap around like this
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Exterior Parts Wanted
01-04-2021, 09:29 AM
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1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
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Fastbird
1989 firebird formula decklid - black?
Looking for rear hatch deck lid in decent shape. Will be going on a 1989 firebird formula with the brake light and wing.
Let me know what you have!
Thanks
Steve
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Exterior Parts for Sale
01-02-2021, 11:00 AM
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[MI]
What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...
Looking for a driver side rear passenger floor pan. Got anything in decent shape?
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Exterior Parts for Sale
01-02-2021, 10:58 AM
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[PA]
86 trans am partout
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 86 trans am partout
Looking for driver side rear passenger floor pan area. Willing to remove?
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-07-2020, 10:55 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
The expensive part is not the first 300, its the last 50. :driving:
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-07-2020, 08:15 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
If only someone would make fiberglass doors for a firebird that retained the factory window glass mechanisms like they do for the mustangs.....
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-01-2020, 04:12 PM
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[Sold]
UMI Rear Control Arms and Panhard Bar
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610
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: UMI Rear Control Arms and Panhard Bar
2nd in line
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-29-2020, 07:16 PM
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43
New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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1,794
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Using C25 fuel for now. Might switch to Q16 in the future.
Weight reduction is all of the small things plus a few. Removed gas tank and have a fuel cell in the nose. Converted to rack steering....
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-27-2020, 10:45 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Compression Ratio is 15.3:1 Had to send of mold of the chamber to Diamond to have them custom make the pistons to achieve that high of a compression.
Cam is a complete custom piece. 2/3 swap and...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-23-2020, 07:39 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Driveshaft was from PST out of Florida and ordered through ExstremeFab in CT. Decided on it for safety reasons. I like me elbows and if something were to happen I'd like to keep them.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-23-2020, 07:14 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Hope to see some fellow thirdgenners are the tracks next year.
As for weight, I am 225 so car by itself weighs 2825. Still have some more to shave if needed. Has stock rear window and decklid,...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-20-2020, 05:50 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Posted By
Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/671b1c60_6fa6_48e6_9e29_659d8dd7a8e6_8b31bdf49bbdc3a260be618f7d0297f358385d63.jpeg...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-20-2020, 05:47 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
They were a custom deal. Got them done when we did the motor plates. Without the engine mounts in the way, much easier to get them in.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-20-2020, 09:32 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Thanks for all the kind words. I have been racing at NJ tracks since the late 90's and the car has seen many upgrades over the years. I keep chipping away at it.
Hope to hit Atco, Island and...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-17-2020, 07:38 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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1,794
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Quick video of the car on the chassis dyno. We were making sure the tune was stable and easing up on the timing. 720rwhp that day.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-17-2020, 07:36 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Quick video of the chassis dyno run. 720 to the wheels
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-11-2020, 05:52 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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1,794
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Got off it at the 1/8th. Don’t have a license yet. Will take care of that in the spring.
using Hoosier 29x10’s on double bead locked Billet Specialties 15x10’s.
When we make a full pass it...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2020, 04:28 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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1,794
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
15 degree Edelbrock, titanium valves. Has a 2-piece intake that was converted to EFI by Hogan’s. Really really big solid roller cam, LS firing order. Holley EFI with coil near plug ignition and cam...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2020, 02:04 PM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
Better view from the starting line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2caIIO9RKM
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2020, 12:28 PM
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43
New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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Fastbird
Re: New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
3050 with driver. Took a lot to get it that light. Stock doors, rear hatch glass etc.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2020, 10:37 AM
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3
Winterizing the race car
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410
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Fastbird
Re: Winterizing the race car
I am about to winterize mine as well. Drain fuel cell, drain block/radiator, fog the cylinders, up on jackstands. rear slicks come off and are stored in the basement in black plastic sheeting,...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-09-2020, 10:27 AM
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New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
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1,794
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Fastbird
New combo, new PB. N/A SBC
After about 2 years of down time, finally got the new combo to the track.
434 sbc, edelbrock heads, Holley EFI, PG trans, 4.33 gears.
https://youtu.be/blm-7JPIrLU
First time using a trans...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-22-2020, 10:36 AM
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10
Drag Car Weight reduction
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4,572
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Fastbird
Re: Drag Car Weight reduction
Nice job. I am doing the same thing now trying to get the car to 2750 without driver. Last check in was 2980 which included S-10 steering box, stock steel hood and full exhaust.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-06-2020, 10:39 AM
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11
[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
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1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Lots of PMs and interest.
Bump for the new year.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-26-2019, 09:11 AM
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[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
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1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
bump for a really good intake deal. This made killer power and would cost over $2100 to recreate.
$1000 plus shipping
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2019, 05:08 PM
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[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/img_4567_7ab049507d96e9d72979b9103c76c66930bd01f5.jpg
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2019, 05:07 PM
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[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
As promised.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/img_4569_0886806005d7fb6f6e7a45bdcc3d3d297ca2a1d1.jpg...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-18-2019, 04:20 PM
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3
Jamex Strut Tower Brace
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468
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Fastbird
Re: Jamex Strut Tower Brace
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x480/img_4565_5fe84f2af85536f79afb9abca1ed443565eef4f7.jpg
$60 shipped sound good?
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12-18-2019, 02:33 PM
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Jamex Strut Tower Brace
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468
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Fastbird
Re: Jamex Strut Tower Brace
I think I have one. Let me check.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-17-2019, 07:17 AM
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11
[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
got intake off and will post pictures tonight.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-09-2019, 07:07 PM
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[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Sure. I will be taking the intake off the motor this weekend. I’ll post a few pics of the port side.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-09-2019, 11:29 AM
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[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Sorry, have no pics of welding or machining. All work was done by D&S performance in Camden when heads/cam upgrade was done about 10 years ago.
Performance would indicate that the port is matched...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-09-2019, 10:54 AM
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11
[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: 1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Not 100% sure what you are asking. Aluminum was added to the runner area, ported out to a 1206 gasket, bolted intake down to AFR heads.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-09-2019, 08:52 AM
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11
[Sold]
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
Views:
1,243
Posted By
Fastbird
1206 matched miniram/throttle body & injectors
TPIS miniram (material added to mate to 1206 intake gasket) with rail kit
Edelbrock 1000cfm throttle body
66lb/hr Holley injectors (20 passes on them, no street miles)
...
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-04-2019, 08:33 PM
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18
TH400 OR Glide ?
Views:
2,102
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: TH400 OR Glide ?
Weight was another factor. My glide weighed in at 102lbs.
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Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-04-2019, 06:44 AM
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18
TH400 OR Glide ?
Views:
2,102
Posted By
Fastbird
Re: TH400 OR Glide ?
I just went with a aftermarket glide and 8" converter for my sbc combo. I was dancing between TH400 and PG for a while and decided on glide because only one shift point (for me to screw up) when...
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