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Forum: Engine Swap
08-20-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,653
Posted By danryanm

Re: How to run carb with no computer controls???

Absolutely nothing.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,653
Posted By danryanm

Re: How to run carb with no computer controls???

Thank you for that, pancherj, I forgot about the geometry corrector. However, 87zz28, since your car is already carbureted, you most likely will not have an electric fuel pump to worry over (some...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,653
Posted By danryanm

Re: How to run carb with no computer controls???

There isn't much involved in divorcing the engine from the computer. You will need a distributor with vacuum advance and just about any off-the-shelf carburetor. Of course, there may be other...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By danryanm

Re: To rebuild or build from scratch?

That engine SHOULD have dished pistons, most likely around +12cc's, if it really has 8.5:1 compression and 76cc heads. A 64cc head will bring the compression ratio up to 9.5:1, which isn't bad at all...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By danryanm

Re: To rebuild or build from scratch?

My original Quadrajet fit the Edelbrock Vortec intake just fine. If your distributor and carburetor are still working fine, it would simplify things greatly for you to reuse them. I scrapped my...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-08-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By danryanm

Re: To rebuild or build from scratch?

It would behoove you to know more about the engine you have in order to determine what you need to attain your goal. Fancy heads and a trick cam will be for naught if your piston/head combination...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,010
Posted By danryanm

Re: V6 T5 to V8 clutch

Yes, the 4.3, 305, and 350 flywheels can use the same pressure plate, at least with the 168-tooth versions. I know nothing about the smaller flywheels. Most aftermarket suppliers list the same part...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-29-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,850
Posted By danryanm

Re: bleeding the clutch hydraulics..

You don't need two people, special tools, or a vacuum pump. This is how its done: Bleeding External Clutch Hydraulic Release Systems Without Bleed Screws - YouTube

I have done this myself. It took...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By danryanm

Re: auto to 5 speed

The bellhousing will mount directly without a plate, but be mindful of what size flywheel your engine requires (many of that era block will only accept the 168-tooth flywheel, which is not compatible...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By danryanm

Re: Aftermarket heads

It is my understanding that the factory heads will only accommodate up to .420" lift without either machining the heads for aftermarket springs ($$$) or use beehive springs (also $$$).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-02-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By danryanm

Re: Aftermarket heads

I like the Summit brand Vortec heads. At ~$620 for the pair, they cost me more than junkyard heads, but they were new and fully assembled. By the time you buy the used heads, lap the valves and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By danryanm

Re: Looking for some flywheel opinions, turn the OEM, or Advance Auto $115 China Whee

Perfection Clutch makes good stuff. If you ever run into an issue, their support line is the best. (I called them for spec numbers when cobbling my frankenstein setup together.)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-11-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By danryanm

Re: Pilot Bearing Removal Tool

The last bushing I pulled out, I just used a course-thread bolt that was barely larger than the ID of the bushing. A ratchet wrench walked it out with ease.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-21-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,099
Posted By danryanm

Re: Clutch Recommendations?

Do you have an OE bellhousing, or aftermarket? If aftermarket, what size is your flywheel?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,176
Posted By danryanm

Re: Back Side of Throwout bearing Bent?

Here's mine.
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Forum: Exhaust
10-14-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By danryanm

Re: IMPORTANT advice on wrapping headers

When trying to fire my new engine for the first time the carburetor had a blue jet shooting straight up from one of the bowl vents. In a panic I dove across the engine and put it out with my body....
Forum: Exhaust
10-14-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By danryanm

Re: Need Help What Am I doing Wrong????

Give us a picture of the plug and sensor in question.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-12-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,176
Posted By danryanm

Re: Back Side of Throwout bearing Bent?

Now I can say, from first-hand experience, improper fork geometry can do it in a heartbeat!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-12-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,176
Posted By danryanm

Re: Back Side of Throwout bearing Bent?

Mine looks even worse than that now. My pivot ball broke and I actually felt the bearing give. I'll post a picture when I get around to pulling it.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By danryanm

Re: Two or one piece rear main

You can use either, just make sure you use a flex plate that matches the crank (The one-piece units are externally balanced and have a weight on the flex plate, the two-piece does not.)
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By danryanm

Re: Inquiring about recommendations for a new carb.

If you are using the factory intake, a spreadbore Holley is an option. They are easy to tune.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,190
Posted By danryanm

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

I do not know about the lock-up kit, but getting the engine to run is relatively simple. All you really need is a non-computer controlled carburetor and a distributor with vacuum advance. You will...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-03-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,055
Posted By danryanm

Re: 92 Firebird Formula - Auto To Manual Conversion

If you get the T5 and nothing else, at the very least you will need:
V8-to-T5 bell housing (must come from a thirdgen)
flywheel
clutch kit (usually comes with throwout bearing)
pedals
hydraulics...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-01-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,332
Posted By danryanm

Re: Hawk's NEW console shifter plate

It wasn't bad at all. The underside is recessed to show where to cut. The edges of your cut don't need to be perfect, either, as the bezel on the switch will cover up minor defects. However, make...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-29-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,578
Posted By danryanm

Re: V8 Camaro in to a v6 Firebird

Yes to all.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,176
Posted By danryanm

Re: Back Side of Throwout bearing Bent?

This is purely speculation, of course, but those scratches on the lip look like someone installed is incorrectly.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,444
Posted By danryanm

Re: V8 T5 Shifter location.

If you are looking for where to cut the hole in the transmission tunnel, just look for the dimples....
Forum: Engine Swap
09-29-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,685
Posted By danryanm

re: My engine swap thread

"Let's eat, Grandma!" or "Let's eat Grandma!" is a great example of why punctuation is important. Poor grammar can cost someone their life. The Grammar Nazi comes out sometimes, despite my best...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-26-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By danryanm

Re: HELP 350 HEAD GASKET

Yes, sir! I'm equidistant from Dahlonega, Gainesville and Dawsonville. I had to look up where you are, but it sounded familiar.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By danryanm

Re: HELP 350 HEAD GASKET

Wow. Don't piss off those you expect to help you. Fifty eight views indicates there are members interested in your case, and as exemplified above, not everyone has the time (or all their information...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,055
Posted By danryanm

Re: 92 Firebird Formula - Auto To Manual Conversion

The bell housing in the picture cost me $400 (they usually go for alot more than that!) The OE one I have I paid $150 plus shipping. I'd take $130 for it and eat the shipping. The auto and manual...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-24-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,055
Posted By danryanm

Re: 92 Firebird Formula - Auto To Manual Conversion

The engine side of the bell housings are different, but the transmission side is the same. The V6 bolt pattern is trapezoidal, while the V8 pattern resembles home plate. Either will fit the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,055
Posted By danryanm

Re: 92 Firebird Formula - Auto To Manual Conversion

The V6 version will hold up just fine if you don't beat on it. The T5's arch nemesis is traction. Hard launches (even with a stock engine) can cause the aluminum case to stretch, which opens up...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,055
Posted By danryanm

Re: 92 Firebird Formula - Auto To Manual Conversion

No, the transmission will not bolt up as is, but it can be made to. You will need a bellhousing with the V8 pattern, and you really only have two options for it. You can either find an original (they...
Forum: Carburetors
09-18-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,043
Posted By danryanm

Re: 87 305 Carb'd - died on me last night

The rear plates are the secondaries, and they are vacuum operated so they will not open until there is enough load.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,233
Posted By danryanm

Re: Pop or backfire on acceleration

Vacuum leak?
Forum: Carburetors
09-17-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By danryanm

Re: Should I convert to carbureted?

Be careful using the casting number on the rear flange, as some numbers have been used for multiple displacements (they will, however, eliminate several possibilities.) The most accurate number to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-16-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,332
Posted By danryanm

Re: Hawk's NEW console shifter plate

It looks the same as my factory piece (or pieces).
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By danryanm

Re: any trick to installing slave Cyl in bracket?

These are required tools to have if you expect to get any serious work done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,848
Posted By danryanm

Re: Motor mounts revisited ...??

Compressing the springs isn't that hard. We attached the ball joint to the knuckle, then I laid across the fender while a friend used a jack on the control arm. Once you get one bolt through, the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,493
Posted By danryanm

Re: extremely sluggish 305

X2 on the ignition advance. Mine would bog unless you were almost off the throttle.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,848
Posted By danryanm

Re: Motor mounts revisited ...??

I used mine as an excuse to drop the control arms (I wanted new bushings and ball joints anyway.) With a buddy it took about 15 minutes to reinstall each side.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,146
Posted By danryanm

Re: Changed my clutch disc and throwout bearing, now my pedal is far out of adjustmen

The straps on the slave cylinders are designed to break the first time the clutch pedal is depressed, and should be discarded. The beauty of a hydraulic clutch system is that there is no adjustment...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,969
Posted By danryanm

Re: PLEASE HELP CARBURETOR ISSUES

Any updates? I have a hard time believing a spacer could ever fix a hard-start condition, but accidents do happen. Before spending a single red cent or taking things apart, the are some...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,547
Posted By danryanm

Re: Car really hard to start after sitting

Second and Amen. Fuel doesn't evaporate that quickly, so it is definitely going somewhere. Bench testing will be easiest and safest way to diagnose, lest you risk letting too much fuel get into your...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,851
Posted By danryanm

Re: 84 Iron Duke T4, swap?

"jmd" is correct, installing only a T5 will not do anything to address your complaint. 4th gear will still be the same 1:1 ratio you have now. Even with the ridiculously expensive T56 you will still...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,851
Posted By danryanm

Re: 84 Iron Duke T4, swap?

I will not say the T56 cannot be made to work, just that the compromises you will have to make may counteract any benefits. Just for the sake of the discussion, let's assume your rear axle is a 3.73...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,851
Posted By danryanm

Re: 84 Iron Duke T4, swap?

There really is no great solution to what you want to do. The Iron Duke simply does not produce enough torque to pull 6th gear in a T56 without radically changing the rear axle ratio (numerically...
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,295
Posted By danryanm

Re: Fuel Boiling In Carb With Spacer

Before you go spending money or taking things apart, check your fuel pressure. What you described about having to give it throttle is often indicative of high pressure. Even so much as half a pound...
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By danryanm

Re: New Carburetor

It depends on what you want to do. By changing the carburetor to a non-computer controlled unit, you will need to change the distributor to match. Your factory carb and intake manifold are...
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