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Forum: Engine Swap
Today, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Engine swap choices

It's all the same work either way.

​​​​​The T5 transmission is not very strong, it might be short lived for this world if you try to use it with a cammed 350 vortec

The truck LS engine isn't...
Forum: Engine Swap
Yesterday, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 422
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc 5.7 vs ls

LS engines are easier to work on and more simple frankly.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-14-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 536
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Young buck, BROKE! Most viable v8 to swap?

You will be money ahead if you find a similar car with a V8.

Regarding V6 to V8, I think the easiest thing to do would be a carbureted engine. Your fuel system will support it, just need a proper...
Forum: Brakes
05-14-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc Proportion Valve Rare??

The GM rebuild kit is long obsolete, nobody has one to do a rebuild.

If you remove the electrical plug from the combination valve, then I think you can manually move the safety switch on center...
Forum: Brakes
05-13-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc Proportion Valve Rare??

Next time you can just stab the brakes while parked in your driveway.... ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 580
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: "Peak Vehicle" era/time

Older vehicles are easier to troubleshoot, it's easier to repair and keep on the road. I don't think newer vehicles will have the life that older cars do because they'll be unfixable. Too many very...
Forum: Interior
05-09-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Hawks ABS headliner?

My understanding is same as Airwolfe.

I have the Hawks ABS headliner in my car. Fits fine other than front edge having a gap to the roof. I'm blind to that now, never think about it.

Fabric...
Forum: Brakes
05-09-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc Proportion Valve Rare??

It was a mid-year change, so two ideas come to mind....

1. They had a brilliant reason for the design change. In fact it was so brilliant that they ran the change immediately without waiting for...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Firebird vs Camaro C100 Question

I can see how that would be confusing to somebody.

ratfink is correct, F body is the vehicle platform for Camaro and Firebird,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_F_platform

I might...
Forum: Brakes
05-09-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc Proportion Valve Rare??

List of prop valves (combination valves) with the broadcast code is in post #4, https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brakes/759824-calculating-braking-torque.html
The broadcast code is two letters...
Forum: Brakes
05-09-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc Proportion Valve Rare??

It is obsolete, that's why you can't find a replacement.

When I questioned Hawks about o-ring material specs and compression they had no clue how to answer. They're just looking at a bin of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

What I see happen a lot is people have old cars that they work on and are excited about as a fun hobby, go buy a new car that is sooooooo much better, and then they lose interest in the old car. ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-08-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,706
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Never done it myself, but I think the trick is in how you pin map and assign the PWM as a speedometer output. That tells the software to not treat this like a normal PWM but to look at the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

You just needed more engine in that C6 to make it more of a risk to life and limb, then it would have be more fun. ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

There are gobs of people that would love to have a new car but won't because life circumstances, or personal choices, don't make that possible. The rest are liars. :lol:
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-08-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,706
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

PWM will not work to drive the speedometer unless you have the transmission I/O as well, specifically a valid transmission speed signal at J4-18 (input #39). If you don't have J3/J4 connectors on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

The quickest production car in the world ends up being a whisper quiet 4 door family sedan.... I'm sorry, but if you're somebody that can't see the fun in that then you're just no fun.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Good/better/best ignition wires...

Yeah, I put those puppies in my "private stash" of spare parts. Good stuff.. :)
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Good/better/best ignition wires...

Part number 32823 for trucks. There is probably a shorter car version too.
Designed to bend the boot up to 90° just behind the the MSD logo.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Good/better/best ignition wires...

Comparison of spark,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d3nrBZjYKA
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Good/better/best ignition wires...

I have MSD wires with Hinson sleeves. I like that the MSD can be bent to any angle you want. Each one is custom bent for my headers.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-04-2024, 02:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 422
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Iroc 5.7 vs ls

Once you reach a certain power level, you're doing all the same supporting mods regardless of which engine is in the car. If going naturally aspirated LS engine, then I would suggest 6.0L or larger....
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-02-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Power Distribution Block Connector(s)

I think the text written on the connector in the picture you took tells the story. It's a Pack-Con II type connector, and the 28 might mean 2.8 mm width terminals.

With some luck there might even...
Forum: South Central Region
04-29-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 984
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,629
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Why does the starter keep breaking ??

The reverse rotation engine theory again... :lmao:

What probably really happened is the manufacturer let the tooling get worn and the wall thickness of the nose housing got too thin. Field gets...
Forum: South Central Region
04-27-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 984
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Pre-Hype: 1LE going up for sale soon

What is Gateway's take out of curiosity?
Not your $$ amount specifically, but the general calculation they use.
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 358
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Fuel return line diameter?

Life is full of really hard decisions like whether you buy a perfectly functional 5/16" return line.
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 358
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Fuel return line diameter?

What is your purpose in asking the question?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-24-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,280
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Front coil spring installation & spring compressors

Working with stock springs is nerve wrecking. Working with tall drag springs is downright terrifying. Never again.

Weight jacks require no spring compressor. They'll just fall out if you drop the...
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

Thanks. You're braver than me :lol:

Yeah, those kind of pigtails are available everywhere. If we can get down to the sub components used to build it then we'll be in business.
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

What is this hyperlink you posted?
I'm not about to click on it with such a strange address tied to it.
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

I'm pretty certain I have found the vehicle harness connectors and compatible terminals.

Though still haven't found a 16 position adapter connector needed to plug in a radio pigtail. I have found...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: AFR LS3 Enforcer head

Put them all in a room together and it's likely only 1 person has ever been hired to consult in professional motorsports.

I think Vizard is widely known as a magazine journalist (or whatever you...
Forum: Brakes
04-21-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: 1987 Rear Brake Line Flare nut Issue

Yeah, good catch! I did a quick calc and still got it backwards when I wrote it on the page! :lol:
Forum: Brakes
04-21-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: 1987 Rear Brake Line Flare nut Issue

That tube nut is a size M12x1.0 (you'll also see it written as M12-1.0). The end of the brake tube itself is flared with "metric bubble" type flare.

If you choose to build your own patch section,...
Forum: Car Audio
04-21-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

I'm thinking maybe the AMP Junior Power Timer series is also compatible?
Here is example of a male and female housing

https://www.te.com/en/product-963121-1.html...
Forum: Car Audio
04-21-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By QwkTrip

Radio ISO connector and terminal part numbers

Buying an aftermarket radio for one of my vehicles. Instead of buying an adapter pigtail and splicing it into the free hanging wires from radio.... I would like to simply terminate the radio wires...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

GTA matt has an awesome car.
Gotta like the tire smoke on the dyno :D
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-18-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 526
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: TMI Products: New 3rd Gen Interior Parts

Exploring the site more, I see they have different seat options with headrests.

The Camaro offerings does not show in their vehicle pick list yet but the page does exist if you look hard enough at...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-17-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 526
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: TMI Products: New 3rd Gen Interior Parts

Those seats are a sentimental journey back to whiplash and seat belt crushing your neck and breaking bones.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

My car is the result of 30 years of hobby entertainment. Bit by bit each year, but eventually after enough years you've done a lot.
I can't imagine buying all that stuff in one go-round. If that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Show me a person that daily drives a classic car and I'll show you a bad owner.



:iagree:

That's right. Put a normal person in a car that spins tires at will at any legal speed, and that car...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-17-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 214,254
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

That one is pretty good! :)
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: AFR LS3 Enforcer head

Your knowledge is far beyond mine.
Some of those charts he was showing was brand new to me. Quite interesting to a newbie! :)

Yeah, makes me wonder what a set of ported heads will do!

I posted...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: AFR LS3 Enforcer head

That's the only thing you got out of that video? :lol:
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-15-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 28,273
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: LY6 carnage

Been fun seeing what you're doing with this car. Constant progression of major projects! And you actually put your car through the paces. :nod:
How's the arm wrestling this year? I'm not sure what...
Forum: TPI
04-15-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 8,220
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

Guys, this thread is going to stay clean. I will start handing out infractions to people that thread jump to chase for argument.
Forum: TPI
04-15-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 8,220
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

:thumbsup:

Mine is "restored" too. :)
Forum: TPI
04-15-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 8,220
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

This thread is flawless. Let's keep it going. :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,431
Posted By QwkTrip

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

The other thing maybe worth mentioning is, there is engine Salespower figures, and then there is engine Horsepower figures after buttoned up in your car. To avoid disappointment, try to get a handle...
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