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Forum: Brakes
11-09-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By L695speed

Re: Shimming an 84 10 bolt for PBR rears

Good idea on the C clips, car has 172K on it, rear end was done at like 90K. I'll take it under consideration. As for the washers as a spacer, your experience has me feeling more comfortable with...
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By L695speed

Re: Shimming an 84 10 bolt for PBR rears

Not a bad idea actually. I was thinking of putting washers between the carrier and the backing plate to see if I could get that centered. I'm not sure I'd ever run the car like that though. Other...
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By L695speed

Shimming an 84 10 bolt for PBR rears

I'm running into issues trying to shim out the PBR caliper carriers. Got the shim kit from Andy Z28, and using FynBye (Ed) backing plates. Got a thick and thin shim on the passenger side and the...
Forum: Brakes
01-13-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By L695speed

Re: Prop Valve and Big Brakes

Hey Scott, I thought you might chime in.

So that would be a yes on the 1LE prop valve for the time being.

I have spindles that will be going your way soon enough. I gotta deal with the T56...
Forum: Brakes
01-13-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By L695speed

Prop Valve and Big Brakes

Hey folks,

I've finally gotten around to putting my one car back together. Motor has been assembled, trans is getting redone, but enough of that. I was wondering one thing though.

I had...
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By L695speed

Re: Clutch/NSS Wiring Gauge?

Ok cool, Thanks, I know some wire is bulky, would rather use something closer to the original to avoid the bulky awkwardness of the heavier wire. Guess it is off to the parts house for wire for me.
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By L695speed

Re: Clutch/NSS Wiring Gauge?

So 12 would be good as well? I'll see what it comes out to. If the original NSS/Clutch safety is a 12 ga, 10 would work but doesn't make sense to get 10 if 12 works and is better suited fit wise.
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By L695speed

Re: Clutch/NSS Wiring Gauge?

The wiring should be the same then, but if your car didn't burn to the ground with ten gauge wire, I should be ok as well. Seems to be too big for 10 gauge if using the strippers, I guess the gauge...
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By L695speed

Re: Clutch/NSS Wiring Gauge?

Third gen, it is an original manual trans car, I just took the pedals and wiring out for an auto to manual swap, but the trans broke, so taking the opportunity to finish the one car. Will fix the...
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By L695speed

Clutch/NSS Wiring Gauge?

Hey guys, I know they say there is no such thing as a stupid question, but this is a stupid question. However, I'm not about to burn my car to the ground when I try to start it if I use the wrong...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
12-09-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,087
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 Accessory Drive - Brand New Waterpump

Yeah I know it was very low compared to what you had it up for. I probably would have went up for it if you would take it, but with one set at 325 asking locally (less than an hour) I can't go up...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
12-09-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,087
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 Accessory Drive - Brand New Waterpump

I'm waiting to hear back from a local guy on his setup, but do you have everything, brackets, hardware, etc? Local guy was asking 325 with close offers considered. If he doesn't sell all of his LSx...
Forum: Electronics
05-20-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By L695speed

Re: SGI-5 T56 Calibration

After trying to figure this out tired and misreading the manual.... I got this figured out. The math told me to use 1.216. I was too tired to realize the number worked with the chart if I turned...
Forum: Electronics
05-19-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By L695speed

Re: SGI-5 T56 Calibration

Ok I played with the calibration. I am getting confused counting flashes. It seems every time I go to check the calibration it reverts to 15/15. Why would it revert? I got within 3 mph of dead...
Forum: Electronics
05-18-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By L695speed

Re: SGI-5 T56 Calibration

Ok so due to not using the buffer the ses light is on. Ok gotcha. Clowny didn't use the buffer so in turn neither did I.

Now what about the dial in? I should be able to dial in a 10 mph...
Forum: Electronics
05-17-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By L695speed

SGI-5 T56 Calibration

I finally wired up the Dakota SGI-5C converter to my 88 GTA for the speedo after nearly two years of no speedo. I don't drive the car daily. So it wasn't a big deal. However, I'm looking at...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By L695speed

Re: Charging problems

Sorry, I had the holidays then a wedding (my brother's) so I wasn't online much. Anyway, I had it tested, it was bad, got another one, this one worked, and still does, but when the lights are...
Forum: Electronics
12-16-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By L695speed

Charging problems

Hello, I'm in need of help diagnosing a charging problem on my '88 GTA. L98.

Original alternator went bad back in September. Now, I got another one which worked for a time, and then went bad. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By L695speed

Re: Head advice

:lol::lol::doh:

Alright, alright...

First, the LSx swap is completely out for the GTA, I know as far as selling goes, that would be the worst thing in the world to do. I'm doing that swap on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By L695speed

Re: Head advice

I'll keep that option in mind, the main reason I'm even looking at rebuilding the heads is I know for sure the valve seals are shot on the originals. Since it is easiest done out of the car, might...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By L695speed

Head advice

Hello folks,

I'm looking at eventually putting the GTA up for sale,(don't worry, I still have the 84 TA, and some of the funds from sale may have that road worthy) before I do however, I'm gonna...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,266
Posted By L695speed

Re: 153 vs 168 Tooth flywheel

I'm just gonna give you the easy answer. One fits, one doesn't, no magic here. I found out the hard way several years ago. You want the 153 tooth flywheel. If you want the 168, you'll be wasting...
Forum: Electronics
03-28-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By L695speed

Fuse Block

Hey guys,

I know from talking to a few LSx swappers, that the 88 GTA fuse box is all I need for making the car run the LSx. So I got to thinking, the 84 has the fuse locations for EFI, and has a...
Forum: Fabrication
03-19-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 48,788
Posted By L695speed

Re: Power rack conversion - THE RIGHT WAY!

Subscribing, I'd be game to using this as a how to. Friend of mine drove my GTA said the biggest let down was the vague steering feel through the box. I'm considering the possibility of putting a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
Posted By L695speed

Re: T56 swap MC and slave questions

For what its worth, I did the above setup on my 88. LT1 cammed L98, LT1 clutch, the above clutch setup. Pedal travel is a bit long but you get used to it, clutch is fairly light, and engagement...
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Found the 84 manual, John. Except for couple of renamed junctions. Its identical to the Trans Am one. Up front and out back. Ground may have changed but the overall schematic and wire/power...
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Ok, well, since I don't have access to the 88 column anymore, I can't just simply redo the swap plug it in and try the lights, confirming if the 84 column is the issue. I do have an 84 shop manual...
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Nope not a digital dash car. I had a buyer for the radio control column which is why I did the swap in the first place. I wasn't gonna use the radio control wheel so it was pointless. Everywhere I...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By L695speed

Blinkers not working right

Since the main subject of discussion in my column swap thread is resolved, I thought I'd move the issue I found into a different thread.

Alight, I swapped the radio control column out of the GTA...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Alright, fixed the wheel alignment. But really, no one has any input on the turn signals?

More info relating to signals. The passenger side signals work as they're supposed to front and rear. ...
Forum: Electronics
11-10-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Alright guys, I re did the resistors in a couple different ways. I had the right number 1470. I just didn't have it all the way in or the connection wasn't that good. It runs. No problems there. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-03-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,710
Posted By L695speed

Re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Just an update, I went over to Flippindabird's place yesterday, helped out with a part out, and worked on the Firebird a lil.

I helped him redo the entire timing and ignition on the car in a...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-30-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 38,710
Posted By L695speed

Re: LG4 to 5.7L vortec w/LT4 Hotcam

Naf, I was gonna do that swap...not as easy as I thought. The pinouts on the connectors behind the gauges were different. 84 cluster I thought about putting in, also had two gauges switched, and it...
Forum: Brakes
10-28-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

hehehehe, I would, if that car ran. Alas it doesn't. Focus of the third gen project shifted from the 84, to the GTA, when I realized the rot was too bad on the one car. So its gonna be a donor...
Forum: Brakes
10-28-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

I tried both front and rear GTA wheels on the 84. Rears won't clear without spacers. Kind of figured that was gonna be the case. The fronts...if I push the caliper all the way as if pads are in...
Forum: Brakes
10-28-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

My brain must have not been working last night.....

I was driving home from somewhere and thought just take a front and rear wheel off the GTA, try it on the 84 which has the LS1 brakes on it...
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

Formulas I know have been confirmed to work without anything. So maybe what I'll do is get the spacers from summit, try the GTA wheels without the spacers, if I need them then I'll run them. ...
Forum: Brakes
10-26-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

After digging around every possible thread and even the G body guys, I'm leaning towards just getting a pair of quarter inch spacers and call it a day. Unless anyone says otherwise.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-26-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By L695speed

Auto trans parts for sale

Hey all,

I'm putting this up for anyone who may be interested in these things. So its more of a interest gauge as well.

I swapped my GTA to a T56. So, naturally, all the auto trans stuff is...
Forum: Brakes
10-26-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,008
Posted By L695speed

LS1 brakes and GTA wheels

I am seeing all kinds of info some of it conflicting, regarding keeping the GTA wheels on LS1 brakes.

Some say run 1/8th inch spacer and run the rear wheels on the fronts and vice versa. Some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By L695speed

Another member joins the LSx party

Hey all,

I'm likely gonna be acquiring a 5.3 LSx, harness to oil pan along with the ECU. Will go into my 88 GTA. I've been reading around. Plenty of info, plenty of sources. However, I just...
Forum: Electronics
10-21-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Alright, I'll keep it here no point in making a new post, though I will if I don't have any input here.

The column swap went off without much of a hitch, all the connectors went together. Here is...
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Well guys, since mine is an 84 column going into an 88, it sounds like the only challenge I'll have is the radio controls wiring, and the VATS. I'm looking for a way to bypass the VATS. I know...
Forum: Brakes
10-10-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By L695speed

Re: LS1 Brakes Questions PLZ HELP!!!!!

The 16 inch 20 slot formula wheels will fit. Source? I fitted one on my own car. Was gonna do the swap on my 84 and got the 16s for better tires/performance, before changed plans with the car, the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-08-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 284,134
Posted By L695speed

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

Just thought I'd check in with more feedback. I took it out with the NY third gen guys on their Power Tour. Over 300 miles, no issues, if there were issues (only one gear change **** up and it was...
Forum: Electronics
09-27-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Ah ok, now I see what you're saying, makes some more sense. I have a pre airbag column. I swapped the steering wheels between the two cars long before the guy I know even wanted the radio controls. ...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Space Boy, If I did it, I'd just swap the whole thing, not even gut it, just bypass the VATS and swap everything over, I know my signal stalk on the 84 column is broken, but it still works, just the...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

Somehow I've got a feeling you may be right. I'll definitely check up on this. However, I think you can unscrew the brackets with all the switches and what not that the wiring plugs into. If the...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Re: Swapping Columns

So its the same concept as using a paperclip to get your codes. Bridge the two terminals and you've got it? Wonder if I could cut the connector and solder in the resistor for a more permanent...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,568
Posted By L695speed

Swapping Columns

Hello guys,

I have a pair of Trans Ams, one an 88 with VATS, the other an 84 without said system. Now, since the 84 has been turned into a parts car, and this car I'm building to keep, I can use...
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