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Forum: TBI
10-16-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,171
Posted By jahblah

Re: Fuel Lines

Thanks guys. I went ahead and took it to a hydraulic line shop and got the correct ends pressed onto my lines to accept the AN -6 fittings. And the FPR i'm using is the Holley 12-803bp for fuel...
Forum: TBI
10-13-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,171
Posted By jahblah

Re: Fuel Lines

This is TBI converted to Carb. I purchased a Holley fuel pressure regulator with return, and it has AN -6 fittings. I am trying to connect the current TBI lines to the AN-6 but cannot find the proper...
Forum: TBI
10-12-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,171
Posted By jahblah

Re: Fuel Lines

If I were to use conversion charts, would that work? Like, 3/8 x 5/8 and 3/8 x 9/16? If these coupler fittings are used with Teflon tape, would this work?
Forum: TBI
10-12-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,171
Posted By jahblah

Fuel Lines

Hello all..

To make a long question short, are there any coupler fittings that connect Metric to AN?

I am needing to connect my TBI fuel lines to my Holley fuel pressure regulator. The TBI feed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,136
Posted By jahblah

Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! Thank you sooooo much. I am cancelling my purchase as we speak. I knew something looked like it was missing. Thanks again, you've saved me a lot of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,136
Posted By jahblah

Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Awesome. So, is anything missing from this serpentine bracket setup that would make this incomplete? I am looking to buy this bracket setup but want to know first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,136
Posted By jahblah

Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Anyone?? From the pictures that I've seen, these brackets look to go on the passenger side of the engine. So, possibly missing the driver side bracket? If anyone could help soon, that would be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,136
Posted By jahblah

1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Hello all

Quick question. Does this look like all the brackets from a 1987 Non-AC serpentine belt system?

I know that without AC, the brackets would be smaller (less) but something looks like...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-25-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,104
Posted By jahblah

Re: So i figured that it was about time to share

Nice TA!!! It's puuuuurdy :-) what is that magical solution that you've soaked your exhaust pipe in to de-rust? It came out great!
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-25-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,661
Posted By jahblah

Re: Firebird RAII hood $100

STILL FOR SALE?????????
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,186
Posted By jahblah

Re: NKB Aluminum SBC Heads?

Yeah, i'm interested in these heads as well for my 383. Bracket rs, how are they performing for you so far?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By jahblah

Skip White 65k Distributor/cap

Will the Skip White 65k HEI distributor/cap fit or will it hit the firewall? It has the larger, round, flat coil top and it looks bigger than the regular HEI cap.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-04-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 846
Posted By jahblah

Skip White 65k Distributor/cap

Will the Skip White 65k HEI distributor/cap fit or will it hit the firewall? It has the larger, round, flat coil top and it looks bigger than the regular HEI cap.
Forum: TBI
03-02-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By jahblah

Re: CC Carb to TBI

If i'm switching harness, may as well look for a full tpi setup. But thank you my good man. That is all I needed. Much appreciated. :thanks:
Forum: TBI
03-02-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By jahblah

Re: CC Carb to TBI

Anyone?? What about the moderator "five7kid"? I'd read a LOT of CC carb threads where he has chimed in.
Forum: TBI
03-01-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By jahblah

CC Carb to TBI

Researched and my car originally came with an LG4 and an computer controlled carburetor. Neither are in the car now due to previous owners swap, and the car doesn't run well sometimes. Has a regular...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By jahblah

Re: Figuring out my car's fuel delivery origin..

THAAAAAAANK YOOOOOOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A billion people on this forum lol but I will try this out. Thanks again
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By jahblah

Re: Figuring out my car's fuel delivery origin..

should I have put this in the "swap" section? I just need to know how to find out what my car's original fuel delivery type was so I know what direction to take for fixing my car. If it WAS...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By jahblah

Figuring out my car's fuel delivery origin..

Hey everybody.. the while i've had my 87' firebird formula, it has never ran like my previous 3rd gens. The previous owner said that a 350 had been "swapped" into it so I assumed it was a 305 before...
Forum: Exhaust
12-11-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Posted By jahblah

Re: Exhaust System for LT headers

Understood. I just wish I had a bit more clearance to work with. My car is stock height and I don't plan on ever lowering. Maybe a bit bigger wheels would help. The y pipe that is currently on my car...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-11-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By jahblah

Re: 4th/OD no longer engages

UPDATE: okay, so ive gotten my car back from the shop. the servo was done a bit wrong but was not preventing overdrive. The guy at the trans shop says that whoever installed the 700-2-3 reprogramming...
Forum: Exhaust
12-10-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Posted By jahblah

Re: Exhaust System for LT headers

Your exhaust system is OUT OF THIS WORLD AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I completely understand what you are saying and yeah, the clearance for exhaust can really suck. Delt with it on one of my previous...
Forum: Exhaust
12-10-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Posted By jahblah

Exhaust System for LT headers

Hello, I purchased some Hedman Elite Heavy-Duty Headers 68468 used from craigslist and am looking for an exhaust so I can install. I haven't found any full long tube exhaust systems for our cars for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-02-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,552
Posted By jahblah

Re: S10 V8 conversion..

MY GOSH!!! THOSE ARE SOME BEASTLY TRUCKS!!! I have found a few trucks for sale that have already have the conversion done. One guy had an 86' single cab short bed with a NICE 383 and th350. Says...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-02-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By jahblah

Re: 4th/OD no longer engages

Okay, after narrowing down some MAJOR web searching and asking around, I'm down to...the servo installed wrong/backwards, the trans connectors not plugged up properly, and my TV cable still not being...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-26-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By jahblah

4th/OD no longer engages

Hello all.. I need help. I had the Transgo 700-2-3 Reprogramming kit, a servo, a 2400-2800 locking torque converter, and an B&M ratchet shifter installed in my 87' Formula. The reprogramming kit and...
Forum: Body
09-28-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jahblah

Re: Looking into a Notchback hatch..

Ahhhhhhh WTF man?! Soooo far away lol I can't even catch a break. That's a good deal too!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-22-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By jahblah

Re: Hedman Long tube Headers

Are these the hedman 68460 headers?? How are transactions covered for this website? Want to do safe business, nothing against you of course.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-22-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

No, Transgo. Transgo has soooo many positive reviews. I'll maybe try probuilt on my other 700r4 that going behind the 383 I'm building. This trans will eventually be planted into an s10 v8 conversion.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-22-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,552
Posted By jahblah

Re: S10 V8 conversion..

cool. Im planning to get a cheap 1st gen s10 shortbed with 2wd and convert it to the almighty 8 cylinder. I'm really interested in how that thing would move. You guys have traction problems?
Forum: Body
09-22-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jahblah

Re: Looking into a Notchback hatch..

yeah, probably not lol but my current one doesnt work anyway so no loss. To think of it, every thirdgen that i've had, the rear defrost was broken.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-21-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

Ha, wish you had posted sooner! I went ahead and ordered the servo along with the shift kit and a converter. No boost valve. Installation comes this week/end.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-21-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,552
Posted By jahblah

Re: S10 V8 conversion..

Cool! What all do you have done to it? How hard was the swap?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-21-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,552
Posted By jahblah

S10 V8 conversion..

Any guys here that have experienced an V8 conversion in an S10? How'd you like it? This will be my next project vehicle.
Forum: Body
09-21-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jahblah

Re: Looking into a Notchback hatch..

I PM'ed you
Forum: Body
09-21-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jahblah

Re: Looking into a Notchback hatch..

Really?? That blows. I might as well get some window louvers and pack this idea away huh? I really really like the look though. I was actually thinking of forking out the $700+ bones for it. Wonder...
Forum: Body
09-21-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jahblah

Looking into a Notchback hatch..

I find a notchback hatch pretty appealing. Its about a 60-40 split between that and the original hatch. Is HAWKS the only notchback seller? It's pretty freaking expensive from them. When I google, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By jahblah

Re: Haynes or Chilton, which do you prefer?

Took you guys advice and searched eBay for an original factory service manual. A few of them are about the same price as the Chilton and Haynes manuals so I must grab one of those original service...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By jahblah

Haynes or Chilton, which do you prefer?

Can't find my old repair manual so I'm looking into purchasing another. I had the Haynes before, but was thinking of trying the Chilton. I googled and saw that the Chilton manual isn't as simplified...
Forum: Exhaust
09-20-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jahblah

Re: Quick Header Question

Success!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-18-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By jahblah

Re: Hedman Long tube Headers

Price?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

So your saying that you cannot add a servo and boost valve without adding a shift kit? I do not plan to go into the transmission twice. I'm not saying I will add a shift kit later. I'm saying that if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

HA! YEAH RIGHT!!!



This engine isn't stock really. Has bolt ons (minus heads). I did not build this engine. Was in the car when I got it. Im building a vortec headed 383 and was just doing some...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

I was asking if the servo and boost valve combined, made similar results to what a shift kit would make in case I wanted to opp out of the shift kit.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Re: Transmission Upgrades

Hundreds and hundreds of knowledgeable users on this forum and I can barely ever get responses when I post something. And I for one, generally do research before posting. Unlike some, who ask 305 to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By jahblah

Transmission Upgrades

Looking to purchase a few things for my transmission. On my list are:
1. TransGo High Performance Servo Kit
2. TransGo Automatic Trans .500 Boost Valve
3. TransGo Performance 700-2-3 Shift Kit...
Forum: Exhaust
09-07-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jahblah

Re: Quick Header Question

Thanks so much man. Never though it would be THIS hard to get an answer with so many people running aftermarket heads and headers on this forum. I may just try to find an oval or D shaped head.
Forum: Exhaust
09-06-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jahblah

Re: Quick Header Question

TTT
Forum: Exhaust
09-06-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jahblah

Re: Quick Header Question

Well this kind of turned out not to be a "quick" question at all.. I'm pretty sure you can't EFFICIENTLY mix and match these ports. How are soooo many people running aftermarket heads, and somehow...
Forum: Exhaust
09-05-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jahblah

Re: Quick Header Question

Okay, I am soooooooooo confused.. why is it that even though the pictures have square ports, the description says OVAL port exhaust?? These are just a few examples. Like, wtf?
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