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Forum: Carburetors
07-21-2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By mjk1210

Re: choke light flickering and clicking under the dash

haha. I honestly couldn't remember so I checked at the autozone for the "warranty" i may have gotten from them but it wasn't in the system so now I'm thinking Napa.
Where would you recommend I get...
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By mjk1210

Re: choke light flickering and clicking under the dash

Thanks for the replies, guys. I noticed last night that the voltage on the meter on the dash is surely fluctuating a bit. Especially if I hit the defroster and turn the blower fan on high and also...
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2014, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By mjk1210

choke light flickering and clicking under the dash

recently my choke light has start flickering (it comes and goes). There is a definite click under the dash in the group of stuff above the gas pedal. I tried to get in there to figure it out but...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-07-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,283
Posted By mjk1210

1983 Trans Am - T-Tops, New Engine/Trans

1983 Firebird Trans Am
I am near Chicago (southwest suburbs)

$4200/obo

I bought this car in '09 with hopes of fully restoring/modding it. I have since changed the engine and trans and...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Tuning help

oh and btw, I do but still am only getting high teens with VERY gentle driving all hwy. mid 20's was my hope if I can get it dialed in. thanks again
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Tuning help

thanks for the replies guys. Based on driving around for the first 5000 miles or so I'd say the engine is good. But I wouldn't say I'm a good judge as I've never been much of a "car guy". Sure I...
Forum: Brakes
05-02-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,953
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Soft brake pedal when running, no brakes

Thanks for the reply. I did change the rear shoes and drums last year. so those are fresh. But not any of the hoses. I will look into changing those and re-bleed the front brakes. I wasn't aware...
Forum: Brakes
05-02-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,953
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Soft brake pedal when running, no brakes

well, I changed the booster and the pedal felt exactly the same. it was harder with the car off but no change otherwise. so I changed the MC. took my time and did it right, then bled the CRAP out...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By mjk1210

Tuning help

What kind of performance and economy can I possibly get from the 290 hp crate engine from summit with an edelbrock 1406, MSD street fire vac advance dizzy and box, a good dual plane intake and...
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,953
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Soft brake pedal when running, no brakes

thanks for posting. I am actually about to work on mine. Kind of have the same noise and a squishing sound from the booster. But it holds a vacuum. gonna change that first now. the soft pedal...
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,057
Posted By mjk1210

Re: edelbrock 1406 slight surge

ok. thanks. should I aim for the 7/16" and 15/16 - 1" measurements or is common to stray from those stock measurements?
Forum: Carburetors
10-25-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,057
Posted By mjk1210

Re: edelbrock 1406 slight surge

Thanks for the tips. I was able to set the screws to max the vacuum at about 13.5 " . I went back and forth to be sure both were set just lean enough to keep max vacuum.
Then I looked at the...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By mjk1210

Re: fresh swap - final tuning

ok. here's the latest info.

I checked all the manifold and carb bolts. everything is tight. checked all vacuum ports, everything is snug and plugged, checked the choke operation and it seems...
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,057
Posted By mjk1210

Re: edelbrock 1406 slight surge

pump is newer. I used it for a few months on the old engine and everything was fine
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By mjk1210

fresh swap - final tuning

I just swapped engines and dropped in the GM Performance 290 hp 350 available at summit and jegs. I put a bow tie 063 intake and an Edelbrock 1406 carb with a Street Fire dizzy and box.
I'm...
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,057
Posted By mjk1210

edelbrock 1406 slight surge

I just swapped engines and dropped in the GM Performance 290 hp 350 available at summit and jegs. I put a bow tie 063 intake and an Edelbrock 1406 carb with a street fire dizzy and box.
I'm...
Forum: Electronics
10-10-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By mjk1210

Re: are gauge clusters engine specific?

They already are gauges. Cluster I am looking at is identical
to mine. Always had gauges in the car. Looks to me like swapping the tach should fix the tach problem and all else is just gonna...
Forum: Electronics
10-10-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By mjk1210

Re: are gauge clusters engine specific?

They already are gauges. Cluster I am looking at is identical to mine. Always had gauges in the car. Looks to me like swapping the tach should fix the tach problem and all else is just gonna plug...
Forum: Electronics
10-10-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By mjk1210

Re: are gauge clusters engine specific?

I can swap tachs from my old cluster and it should work correctly right?
Forum: Electronics
10-10-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By mjk1210

are gauge clusters engine specific?

I saw an gauge cluster (looks identical to mine) for sale that specified it was for a v6 car. I have a v8. Always was a v8. I really can't imagine that the cluster would be specific to a v6 or v8...
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,159
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Holley 4175 Float adjustment

thanks for the help. I didn't get a manual and actually didn't look for one online (can't believe I didn't think of that). I'm just getting started playing with all this stuff. a little...
Forum: Carburetors
05-07-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,159
Posted By mjk1210

Holley 4175 Float adjustment

Reading the Holley Tuning sticky it mentions "if your holley has sight plugs..." but not if it doesn't. I've got the 4175 with no sight plugs and internal adjustment to the floats. Everything is...
Forum: Body
05-07-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By mjk1210

Re: want t buy iroc z louvers

check these. SUM-WL1333 on www.summitracing.com (http://www.summitracing.com). They picture a 2nd gen but just use a generic pic. click the "check application" link.
Forum: Carburetors
01-24-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By mjk1210

Re: 84 Camaro z28

:) I love starting my T/A because of this. Later this year I'll be explaing the differences between that and a modern FI car to my daughter as she gets closer to getting her permit. When I turn...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-30-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By mjk1210

'83 T/A Air Cleaner Assembly - Complete!

I've got a totally complete air cleaner assembly for the power bulge on my 83 Trans Am.

See pics for details but it has all the connectors, wires, and parts to put onto a restoration project. The...
Forum: Cooling
05-14-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,575
Posted By mjk1210

Re: A/C won't stay engaged?

i have found that the a/c symptom you are describing usually indicates low pressure. Try adding more refrigerant.
the battery has nothing to do with that. Just that the compressor kicks on and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,227
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Edelbrock performer package lg4

usually the sending unit. almost never the gauge. cheap and easy fix...probably.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By mjk1210

Re: 3.1 camshaft ? and exhaust

I agree. I'm working on mine piece by piece and it is painfully slow. but stick to improvements that you can swap to another engine eventually. Or other parts of the car that are in need or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Desktop dyno, hp guess + advice?

Thanks again for the help. That cleared it up a little for me, yes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Desktop dyno, hp guess + advice?

So I did some research on quench (and found squish too) and then looked at the pistons I got from Summit. Now I see what you mean. The dish in the piston, right? So I should have used a flat top? ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Desktop dyno, hp guess + advice?

Hey. Thanks very much for the reply and the info. Only because I want to learn more here, can you explain what the different cam will do that this one isn't? And you mentioned the 416 heads, are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By mjk1210

Desktop dyno, hp guess + advice?

Anyone out there wanna give me a guess as to HP and torque with this rebuilt 350?

It was a block from a '80 vette (I think). I had a shop (recommended by the friend that helped me with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By mjk1210

700r-4 shifter repair advice?

I have an '83 T/A with a 700r-4 trans and a T-handle shifter. The problem is that the plastic piece (dowel rod thingamajigger) that is in the stem of the shifter seems to have broken and fallen in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By mjk1210

which lockup kit do you recommend

I rebuilt a 350 and swapped it for the 305 in my '83 T/A. I ditched the computer and went with a new vacuum advance dizzy. Now I need a lockup kit for the original 700r-4 in the car. It already...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-05-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

ok. 1-2 isn't bad, but it adds up. I'll get the lockup if I can't budget the new trans in for this spring. I wanna drive the car regularly this summer and fall for sure. At least when it's not...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-05-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

not yet. The plan was to replace the trans shortly after the rebuild anyway and take care of that then too. I'm sure that's playing a part in the less than desired mpg as well. How much do you think...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

Thanks for the input guys. that's a great start for me.

Those numbers are about what I was guessing it would be close to James. Thanks for confirming. I'd even be happy with a couple less...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

ok. I see what you mean. I was never intending on builing a race car, just a mild mod to a freshened up 350 for a fun daily driver. But I live near Chicago (where we have the highest gas prices in...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

well, another friend of mine did. it's a new dizzy, he used a light. It was set last summer when the swap was done. I don't remember what it was even set to but perhaps now that the engine is...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

ok. understood. So what kind of mpg range might I be able to expect with the holley. Like I said, I knew I would get less, it just seemed like quite a drastic change to be almost cut in half.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

haha. :) ok. I can try that. I was speaking with another guy about the timing and because it starts up like a dream and doesn't have any weird run-on problems I was thinking the timing was very...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-04-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By mjk1210

Poor MPG with rebuilt 350

Hi there.
Last year I swapped a rebuilt 350 for the original 305 in the T/A. The old setup was stock in a '83 with the quadrajet and computer. It got about 22 mpg on the hwy and around 18 around...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Is 2000 stall too much?

Hey. Thanks alot guys! I appreciate the quick replies too!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By mjk1210

Is 2000 stall too much?

So I'm getting closer to actually finishing my engine swap to a 350 mild mod daily driver and when we pull out the old engine and trans I'll be putting a shift kit in and the TCI lockup kit along...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-07-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,170
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Rebuilding a 305, what main/rod bearings to get?

I'm glad the thread was brought up...
I'm rebuilding a 350 and the crank is already in BUT, since I know little about all this and my friend is leading the way I did as he instructed which was to...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-31-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,716
Posted By mjk1210

Re: Need help identifying engine

what, may I ask, are the "specialty oils" that would help a flat tappet cam last longer? I am finishing up a 350 rebuild on a '80 vette block and did not put a roller in it. I would, of course, like...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By mjk1210

Re: TH-350 or 700R4 with this engine swap?

Awesome! I'll order it today...A Christmas present to me!

Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By mjk1210

Re: TH-350 or 700R4 with this engine swap?

:thanks:Thanks Cameron for all the info. That is very helpful. The carb is a holley 650 cfm. I don't have the model in front of me but where would be the best place to get the info regarding the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By mjk1210

Re: TH-350 or 700R4 with this engine swap?

So far I like what I'm hearing cuz it kind of goes with what I already thought. My friend was insisting on a th350 and I really thought I drove way to much to not have OD.

question now is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By mjk1210

TH-350 or 700R4 with this engine swap?

Hi everyone. I'm in the process of finishing the rebuild of a 350 to swap with the 305 that came stock in my 83 Trans Am. It currently has a 700R4 that shifts fine but could probably use some...
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