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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 383 stroker build in 1983 TA

I don't mind a bit of noise and oh well so I have to pull valve covers off and adjust them every so often. that's the joys of owning a v8 getting your hands dirty
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 383 stroker build in 1983 TA

Nope cause I'm building a full reinforced chassis including frame members heavy duty sub frame connectors and full rollcage
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 383 stroker build in 1983 TA

I just prefer the mechanical flat tappet cams over rollerized. Less moving parts and more use compatibility and handling. Roller rockers aren't so user friendly they either work or the don't. Not to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By JKRacing

383 stroker build in 1983 TA

So here it is after 5 months of planning and questioning writing it out on paper and pricing it all out I have finally decided what I am going to start doing on my engine build.

The BASE
A 350...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,839
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 305 Build

Wow I said 1406 heads that was totally wrong that's the edelbrock Carb the heads are 416 HO's which I am going to do the porting on once the motors out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,839
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 305 Build

OK. Well still leaves the question of what can I do to make the 305 better. I'm not switching motors until I have a 400 cid block set up cause that is the motor I am planning on swapping into it....
Forum: Power Adders
09-17-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,271
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 350 twin turbo or 400 w/ 350 crank twin turbo'd

Haha im not worried about the money i am just imterested in which motor i should do it with 400 or 350?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,839
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 305 Build

I really. I dont like when people dont listen. I understand the 350 is better. However this isnt my question HAVE a 305. I DONT HAVE a 350. I guess what i should tell everybody is that the car isnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,839
Posted By JKRacing

305 Build

So just to make this clear I did say 305 not 350 just for those who are curious. I am one who is entirely behind powerhousing the "Restrictive" 305. What I want to do is get the most out of my 305...
Forum: Power Adders
09-11-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,271
Posted By JKRacing

Re: 350 twin turbo or 400 w/ 350 crank twin turbo'd

I should also note I am not willing to run computer. This will be strictly hei ran.
Forum: Power Adders
09-11-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,271
Posted By JKRacing

350 twin turbo or 400 w/ 350 crank twin turbo'd

I am about to start a build on my 1983 TA. I want to take my time and develop the little powerhouse over the next 3 years. For starters. Which engine should I start with 350 or 400.
I want to do a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By JKRacing

700r4 swap

I have recently acquired a 700r4 for free. My question. Does it require a computer? I have been informed it does but they have been wrong before. So thought I would ask my fellow third gen'rs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By JKRacing

Re: aircare fail...

I will give you all the numbers once I get home.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By JKRacing

Re: aircare fail...

BC does not require to have a cat if its older then 85 or 86. My question now is if I leaned out the Carb and lowered the timing a bit more would it pas as hydrocarbonsisbasically unburnt fuel. So...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By JKRacing

aircare fail...

I took my cár through aircare '83 TA 305 Carb'd. We have deleted the catalytic converter it does how ever have what we believe to be a resonator in its place. (Already done at purchase). We dialed...
Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 975
Posted By JKRacing

Re: Canadian 1982 Trans Am RPO Production Breakdown

1983 Trans Am VIN 1G2AW87H7DL231323
I checked the sight out with my vain got some interesting info. Wrote all the rpos down for 1983 I can attach them if you would like me too.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-03-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By JKRacing

Re: the beginning stages of my hopeful 5 speed swap.

Or a 96 jimmy. As I was told the v6 5 speeds would work.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-03-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By JKRacing

Re: the beginning stages of my hopeful 5 speed swap.

No I am not prohibited from receiving packages by mail. And I know it would be easier to just get a T5 transmission. But people up in B.C. Want either way to much for the darn things or just won't...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-02-2012, 02:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By JKRacing

GTA Crosslace rims

My dad recently sent his 89 that's passenger front rim out to get fixed after he curbed it when getting ran off the road. It came back and looked nice... until we realized the rims cross lace had...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-29-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By JKRacing

the beginning stages of my hopeful 5 speed swap.

So here's my plan. I have a 1983 TA with a 305 that currently has a th350 trans. And suspected 3.73 gears. My plan is to do a 5 speed swap. Now unfortunately I am unable to get a t5 out of a third...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By JKRacing

Re: losing power at 70 km/h

Thanks again. Any ideas why I am puking the fuel out though. I put 234 km (roughly 150 miles) on with a tank and a half of gas. I know its a v8 and they don't sip gas like a 4 cyl rice rocket but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By JKRacing

Re: running out of gear before the motor runs out of power

As soon as I get the windshield fixed aloñ with rear main seal and new Trans pan and gasket I will be
Its just expensive to make a pass or two with my car just to find out how fast it does go.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By JKRacing

Re: running out of gear before the motor runs out of power

The only reason I made it apparent that I have the HO heads is that my lg4 doesn't match up with the date code for when they brought out the HO motoring mid year. All the casting numbers pointed to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By JKRacing

running out of gear before the motor runs out of power

I am running my 305 lg4 with HO Cast iron heads alongside a THM350 And 3.23 gears.
I am disappointed as I hit 85 MPH and I am redlining at 5200 rpm. I am looking to do some performance changes such...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By JKRacing

Re: losing power at 70 km/h

Thanks to all I have figured out the problem finally. Whoever owned the car before me installed the fuel filter at the Carb backwards. After replacing fuel pump and kinks I'm the fuel line we pulled...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By JKRacing

losing power at 70 km/h

So i have been running my car around today (1983 T/A 4 BBL Roch Q-Jet Carb LG4 Motor with HO heads on it). I noticed that i cannot put my foot fully into the pedal as it will literally lose power...
Forum: Brakes
05-08-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By JKRacing

different mounting locations for brakes on 1983 Trans Am

I was in the midst of doing a brake bleeding after I replaced a bad master cylinder and snapped a bleeder screw. I also noticed that my pass. rear caliper was mounted on front part of rotor. Where as...
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