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Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

Not sure it is "Good" that it wasn't a bolt touching the push rod... at least you would know what the issue is.

What I enjoy less than R&R the runners and plenum might be your next step.
Running...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-15-2024, 07:26 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 375

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

If it is
The lower intake doesn't need to be removed.
Change bolts one at a time

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-15-2024, 06:56 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 375

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

A pic from ebay with vette aluminum heads.
You can see the intake mounting is open
...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-15-2024, 06:31 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 375

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

You can look down the push rod hole to see if there is any interference.
I have Accel intake and runners and had to replace gaskets which aren't easy to find and are expensive.
Like you said, it...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-15-2024, 06:01 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 375

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

On the ZZ3 aluminum heads I have only the outer most holes aren't open .
Using the factory bolts, 4 are longer than the rest.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

04-15-2024, 05:19 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 375

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wierd ticking problem

I just pulled my TPI intake to address a rear oil leak.
Everything went well until I started it...Tap,Tap,tap.
Pulled the valve cover and inspected the rockers.
Looked under the intake and found I...

Forum: Members Firebirds

04-10-2024, 05:31 AM

Replies: 40

Teal 92 formula 350 w ttops

Views: 1,016

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Teal 92 formula 350 w ttops

My understanding is that T-tops were not available on 5.7 cars after 89.

Forum: TPI

04-07-2024, 11:57 AM

Replies: 1

Altenator

Views: 104

Posted By BigBlock73

Altenator

I removed my 1990 5.7 alternator and noticed when I spin it the rear bearing has a slight squeal.
I'd like to replace it with a quality one that looks stock.

I found this company while searching....

Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

04-06-2024, 08:18 AM

Replies: 5

Clutch master cylinder replacement

Views: 219

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Clutch master cylinder replacement

I did a trans swap by myself. Found it much easier to put studs on the master as I was not able to align and install bolts at the same time.
I did remove the power booster, it’s not hard to do.

Forum: TPI

03-28-2024, 02:33 PM

Replies: 0

Accel exhaust gasket

Views: 116

Posted By BigBlock73

Accel exhaust gasket

I was working on the car and noticed an exhaust leak.
It's a 1990 Camaro 5.7 with an Accel dual cat. exhaust system from the mid 90's.
When I had the exhaust coated a few years back I made the...

Forum: Car Audio

03-28-2024, 05:50 AM

Replies: 21

OEM Radio Advice

Views: 508

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: OEM Radio Advice

John in RI repaired my 90 radio and did a great job.
Pleasure to deal with and very reasonable
I highly recommend !!!

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

03-27-2024, 06:48 AM

Replies: 2

5 speed pedals

Views: 444

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 5 speed pedals

$175

Forum: TPI

03-09-2024, 11:47 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,127

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Porting TPI Plenum and Runners in 2023. Finding Gaskets

TransamGTA350

Did you purchase them from Lingenfelter?

Forum: Electronics

03-02-2024, 03:43 PM

Replies: 41

Battery Experience / Advice

Views: 1,115

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

I bought a disconnect because my car sits for a extended period of time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JYDY7FQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I really like how easy this is...

03-01-2024, 06:10 AM

Replies: 16

Holley/Hooker Headers No Longer Available for 3rd Gens

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Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I purchased 2 of these to get the retaining clips that fit into the 4th gen pedals and was able to screw the 3rd gen switches into....

Forum: Exhaust

02-26-2024, 12:30 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 3,455

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Holley/Hooker Headers No Longer Available for 3rd Gens

BMR fit my TKX conversion with no issues. Stock TPI engine.
https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=413&superpro=0

UMI doesn't make one that fits the TKX.

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

02-26-2024, 04:55 AM

Replies: 2

5 speed pedals

Views: 444

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 5 speed pedals

TTT

Forum: Brakes

02-18-2024, 04:52 PM

Replies: 11

ebrake correct?

Views: 549

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: ebrake correct?

Look at the hole were the cable attaches.
Appears to me something is wrong with positioning of your "Wheel"
...

Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale

02-15-2024, 05:02 PM

Replies: 2

5 speed pedals

Views: 444

Posted By BigBlock73

5 speed pedals

This is the earlier 82-86 ? design
$190 shipped
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/810x1080/pedals1_914defa754669193dadf3ca6cda553cae26dab89.jpg...

Forum: Interior

02-06-2024, 03:24 AM

Replies: 58

Rear hatch struts that won't launch the glass to outer space

Views: 4,504

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Rear hatch struts that won't launch the glass to outer space

Yes

Forum: Electronics

02-05-2024, 11:40 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 358

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Dakota Digital SGI-100BT

Spoke with a Dakota tech and he said tapping into the radio power was good

Forum: Electronics

02-03-2024, 03:00 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 358

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Dakota Digital SGI-100BT

Dakota says in there instructions " 12v accessory power"

The car starts and idles normally now with the speed sensor cable unplugged.

o[

Forum: Electronics

02-03-2024, 07:40 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 358

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Dakota Digital SGI-100BT

Thoughts on tapping into the switched power that is used for the radio for the Dakota box ?

Forum: Electronics

02-01-2024, 07:03 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 358

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Dakota Digital SGI-100BT

rt66er
You've been a lot of help

Thank you

Forum: Electronics

02-01-2024, 06:34 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 358

Posted By BigBlock73

Dakota Digital SGI-100BT

I'm installing a TKX into my 1990, 5.7 TPI, 700r4

Hooking up the Dakota box, is it trans speedometer wires in to the box and out of the box into the cars original speedometer wires?

Thanks

Forum: Electronics

01-31-2024, 06:18 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wiring Diagrams

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/720x480/klinger_f83dfd9e0651f3af05b347ca7f14630e4572ed14.jpg

Forum: Electronics

01-31-2024, 05:42 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wiring Diagrams

Thanks exiled350
If I can find one for the 90, I will purchase it.
I like having it on paper in front of me, I guess I'm old school.

Forum: Electronics

01-29-2024, 07:35 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wiring Diagrams

https://austinthirdgen.org/
I've found to have a lot of tech info

01-29-2024, 07:04 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

C234

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/810x1080/nss1_c90ea141eba8d6b13902218eeff3beb0a1692f8e.jpg

Forum: Electronics

01-29-2024, 06:55 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wiring Diagrams

I thought there would be a separate wiring diagram manual like I had for my 73.

...

01-29-2024, 06:21 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I not versed in the functioning of the system, so I'm duplicating the way it was done in the factory.

This is the pedal assembly I purchased.

I'm planning on getting the Dakota Digital control...

01-29-2024, 06:12 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

You said the smaller connector didn't fit into the NSS
The large connector that plugs into the harness
Where in the harness did you plug it into
...

Forum: Electronics

01-29-2024, 05:56 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Wiring Diagrams

Already have the FSM
I purchased it 33 years ago when I bought the car
" Be a fully accepting member of society and all the responsibilities that come with it." I guess I am!!!

Looking for a...

Forum: Electronics

01-29-2024, 05:38 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 441

Posted By BigBlock73

Wiring Diagrams

Looking for the wiring diagram for my 90 IROC.

01-29-2024, 04:17 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

rt66er

Where did you plug the larger connector into?

01-29-2024, 04:15 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

Talked with the tech at Hawks.
He would put me on hold and go talk to someone else.
Told me to put the cruise cancel only on the clutch pedal and not the brake pedal.
I was shocked and told him...

01-28-2024, 11:21 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

Found this on ebay.
Says it's a direct fit.
Under the drivers kick panel I found 2 plugs that could be disconnected that would fit this connector.
This pic shows the wires at both ends of the...

01-28-2024, 05:56 AM

Replies: 10

Auto to Manual Clutch cut template.

Views: 1,464

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Auto to Manual Clutch cut template.

I used the clutch hole template and it work out very well.
Well worth the cost !!!

01-28-2024, 05:21 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I find it very interesting that the picture of the 89 pedals above has 2 black vacuum only switches.

Will update after the call to Hawks.

01-27-2024, 06:12 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

Here's a Pic of what says it's from an 89https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bEYAAOSwlrxkELaE/s-l1600.jpg

01-27-2024, 05:45 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 4th Gen. pedals install

I ordered 2 of the 4th gen. switches and 1 additional 3rd gen switch.
I was hoping not to have any interference issues but you say i will.
I'll call Hawks on Monday and ask them how they deal with...

01-24-2024, 03:08 PM

Replies: 16

20 mile 1LE 5 speed iroc going to Barrett Jackson on 1-25.

Views: 539

Posted By BigBlock73

4th Gen. pedals install

Installing a TKX and I'm at the pedals and wiring phase.
My car has cruise control and not sure how to connect it.

The 4th gen doesn't use vacuum, from what I've read.
Do I need to put 2 of the...

Forum: History / Originality

01-21-2024, 03:50 PM

Replies: 31

Views: 1,171

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 20 mile 1LE 5 speed iroc going to Barrett Jackson on 1-25.

The seats and door panels look different that my 1990 IROC.

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

12-28-2023, 05:22 AM

Replies: 2

T5 Shifter boot bolts

Views: 232

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: T5 Shifter boot bolts

sodak

Where did you find them?
I need them as well

12-10-2023, 05:15 AM

Replies: 19

Parallelism of Bellhousing

Views: 747

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Parallelism of Bellhousing

Was there any interference between the bell housing and the oil pan ?

12-06-2023, 10:15 AM

Replies: 19

Parallelism of Bellhousing

Views: 747

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: Parallelism of Bellhousing

Is this a LS engine.
I saw a youtube video that the oil pan protrudes where it interferes with the mounting of the bell housing.
Check that there is space between the bell housing and oil pan
They...

Forum: Firebirds for Sale

11-18-2023, 05:25 PM

Replies: 2

[WI] 1991 Trans Am convertible for sale

Views: 875

Posted By BigBlock73

Re: 1991 Trans Am convertible for sale

Location ?