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Forum: Electronics
08-04-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,051
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Electric Speedometer not working

Hate that I keep reviving old threads but in case anyone else has the same problem, in my case it was a weak ground.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 818
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: A/C compressor issue or something else?

Also the compressor is supposed to have a pressure relief valve that blows at 440psi so I would try to make sure that didn't happen lol

I apologize if I repeated too much that had already been...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 818
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: A/C compressor issue or something else?

When you pulled a vacuum on the system did it hold the vacuum for an extended period of time? Such as 15 mins or so? Not really important to the pressure and cycling unless you are leaking...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-13-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 173
Posted By Blk91Firebird

2.8 oilpan from a 4x4 s10/blazer

Having trouble finding one so I thought I would check here in case someone has picked up a spare engine that happened to be from a 4x4 s10. It needs to be from a 1987 or newer and relatively cheap....
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Mpfi v6 to tpi 350

So I guess those are the only harness alterations needed?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-17-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,286
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: 1989 5.7 ECM with Memcal (prom)

Is this still available?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-15-2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Mpfi v6 to tpi 350

I figured it would but I don't mind if its difficult. I can spend time on it but according to the wife I can't spend much more money on it.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Mpfi v6 to tpi 350

Thinking I should have posted this into electronics instead of motor swap... Still having trouble finding what I need to change. I'm very new to efi but what I have found is

1. I need to splice an...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Mpfi v6 to tpi 350

I know I seen a thread on here before but after searching for a while I couldn't find it again. I need info on what wiring harness changes I need to make to switch from an 89 maf v6 to an 87 maf tpi....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Me too! haha Thanks again!! Im going to refer to this thread for the links you posted anytime I am doing speedometer related stuff.

Im going to hook up the first t5 sensor I tried (without...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Got her car all fixed up speedometer wise and put my t5 vss back in my car. Thanks to everyone for all the useful information and links!

I used the tailhousing from a BOP thm350 and a 700r4 vss....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

That is exactly what I should have done! It makes sense and would have done wonders with troubleshooting. Instead of that I went ahead and changed the the gauge cluster, pulled the VSS from my 89 and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

After doing some more research. I figure that im using a 4000 pulse per mile Speed sensor and the buffer box is looking for a 2000 pulse per mile reading so maybe thats why its currently not working....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Well still no speedo reading Im going to swap in a 120 mph speedometer and check to see if Im getting a signal at the buffer box
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Thank you very much for all that information/clarification

Distributor problems kept me from seeing if the speedo worked yesterday so I will check it out after while.

Will it matter that the...
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Junk the CC Distributor?

Im not sure how i drove this car home... When I pulled the cap i noticed the rotor button was all kinds of F'd up and it didnt have any screws in it. but now the vac adv HEI is in and its doing great
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Junk the CC Distributor?

Ok thanks i was 99% certain I should but wanted to get some more input. Picked up an 86 firebird for my wife last week and noticed that it still had the cc distributor yet the cc quadrajet had been...
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Junk the CC Distributor?

If you switch the carb from computer controlled to non computer controlled you need to switch the Distributor to one with Vac advance right?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-27-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Thanks!! It has puzzled me since I first read that if it was a pre 89 fbody it was mechanical.


The housing and gear from my t5 definitely fit in the tailshaft, but I had to rig up a temporary...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-26-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,904
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Did start with factory 3rd gen fbody serpentine pulleys, etc to make your setup or parts from something else? It all looks real nice definitely an A1 job :goodjob:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-25-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

Thank you both very much. After looking through those links you gave me Scorpner, I was able to easily check what you said bigal.

The transmission center website lists chevy thm 350s and t5s as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-24-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Speedo clarification

I know its only been a day but I'm suprised that I havnt even gotten a ":search:" reply lol
Forum: Engine Swap
10-24-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,904
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Very nice!! how tall is that summit air cleaner? do you still have enough room for the radiator and fan in the stock location or are you going to have to move it forwards?
Forum: Interior
10-24-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,998
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

I found the back seats were actually bolted in! That may not seem like a big deal but none of the other 6 f-bodies I have owned have ever had them bolted down. oh and so far We have found $7.46 in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-23-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 801
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Speedo clarification

I picked up an 86 automatic bird for my wife and when I drove it home I quickly noticed that the speedometer doesn't work. Somewhere in its life the cars 700r4 was replaced with a thm350. I found the...
Forum: Interior
10-23-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,998
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

In my 1986 bird I just got for my wife I found an unmolested wiring harness well except for the fan which was hooked to a toggle switch. The previous owners had replaced the 700r4 with a thm 350 and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,532
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Project MightyMouse, Codenamed LB4: The Forbidden Motor

That is Engine tech 101 and I completely forgot. Thanks for the reminder

*I added a word to your quote*
Forum: Engine Swap
06-11-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,904
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

I like the looks of that crossmember. What did you use to make your torque arm mounting bracket?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,532
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Project MightyMouse, Codenamed LB4: The Forbidden Motor

I didnt figure that after you had put so much time into blueprinting EVERYTHING that you would leave that #4 ring alone lol



He makes a pretty decent point. I am very impressed with how well...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: 700r4- V6 internals in a V8 case?

Looking through my ATSG 700r4 book i see a few differences. The input shaft and the number of friction clutches and steels. Other than that I cant find any difference could someone who knows more...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-05-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Blk91Firebird

700r4- V6 internals in a V8 case?

I searched for a while and didnt find any answers so will it work?

I have 2 700r4s

One is an 89' from a tbi 305 bird. All forward gears work great but doesnt have reverse. When it lost reverse...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,470
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Paranoia vs preparation.. (too paranoid about theft)

Thats because it dont happen in NC lol
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,894
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Floorpan buckling

I think it was 3/16" maybe 1/4" I had to flatten out a few places along the pinch weld to get it to lay flat all the way, on the big 4 inch wide piece of boxed in subframe in the front i welded some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,470
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Paranoia vs preparation.. (too paranoid about theft)

Sorry to revive a dead thread but everytime I go to visit my brother we get into a talk about antitheft ideas. We have came up with some good ones IMO but we have always been stumped by the thief...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-19-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,894
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Floorpan buckling

I have no idea if its a good idea but I welded 1"x2" rectangular tubing from the front to the back of mine as part of my sub frame connectors and I havnt had any problem jacking anywhere i have...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-19-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: camaro parts needed

Where are you located?
Forum: Carburetors
05-17-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

I'm idling at 900 rpms now. I retightened the intake and carb and did some more carb tuning. I backed my idle mixture screws out 3 full turns each does that seem like too much?

Like I said before...
Forum: Carburetors
05-16-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

After driving it for a few days I have only encountered one problem.
After being parked overnight on a hill with the front end of the car higher than the back my accelerator pump wasnt getting any...
Forum: Carburetors
05-14-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

I do feel like my regulator should have prevented that 11 psi spike in the first place now that I think about it :huh:
Forum: Carburetors
05-14-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

I know I am getting fuel flowing through the return line to the tank for sure, You can hear it at the tank with the car off and the pump on. Also if I kink the line between the carb and 2nd regulator...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

Here is what I have set up
In the upper right is my regulator with my incoming fuel going through another filter a pressure gauge then into the drivers side of the carb. Then from the passenger side...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,175
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Fuel pump relay

I'm pretty sure thats just the connector for the wires going to the sending unit and pump, not a relay
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

That was what I was thinking, which is why I used both my fuel inlets and regulated the pressure coming in and the pressure going out. I feel like I'm not describing this clearly, If I can find where...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-11-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,904
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Could anyone who bought the chief many horses motor mount brackets, back when they were available, Post some pictures and some measurements? Best I remember they were a very simple easy to replicate...
Forum: Carburetors
05-11-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

tested out my a fore mentioned recirculating fuel setup and it seemed to do great on one aspect I no longer have the fuel starvation when I try and go from cruising to WOT but I'm still having...
Forum: Carburetors
05-11-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,038
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Best pick of intake manifold?

My Brother went with the weiand intake for vortec heads with the same carb and he loved it and I dont think he had any hood clearance issues but he was running a short small filter but that was a...
Forum: Carburetors
05-10-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: Carb problems?

Thanks both of you I started thinking on my issue a lil more and started thinking maybe my fuel in the bowl is getting hot and boiling off when I open the throttle up? But after I typed it out it...
Forum: Carburetors
05-10-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Carb problems?

I apologize in advance for the confusing jumble of words you are about to read.

I converted my 89 daily driver firebird from tbi to Carb many years ago then busted my mildly built 350 with an...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-18-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,087
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: 15th Anniversary Trans AM

Its great to see (that unlike me...) you havnt put your plans on hold (I have been working 3rd shift 6 days a week...) I'm still subscribed and look forward to seeing your progress. Keep it up I'm...
Forum: Brakes
08-25-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Blk91Firebird

Re: 4th Gen brake questions

ok thanks thats good to know. I thought I seen something abt them having aluminum front calipers but it said 89-96 i think, neither my 89 or 91 have aluminum calipers tho so idk the accuracy of that....
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