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Forum: Exhaust
07-22-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,543
Posted By 82transm

Re: experience with hedman headers

Not exactly,
The eBay/amazon stainless long tubes say they will only fit autos because of the crossmember location.
There are 6 holes (two positions) for the crossmember, one front and one rear. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 223
Posted By 82transm

Hood clearance options

Searched the forums and couldn't really find anything.
I have an 88 firebird with a Edelbrock performer intake and 1406 carb.
What air short air filter works with this combo? I am running a carb...
Forum: Exhaust
07-21-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,543
Posted By 82transm

Re: experience with hedman headers

I've tried 3 kinds of long tubes in different F bodies, and while the hedmans were the best quality, they fit the worst.

If you have an auto car with a stock crossmember (and ONLY an auto car) and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,044
Posted By 82transm

Re: Power steering hi pressure line blocked

Ive had 3 bad experiences with remanufactured steering gears/boxes at the shop where I work. They sit dry on the shelf for years. Also; they had to be rebuilt for a reason, and most have alot of slop...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-21-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By 82transm

Re: Vortec 350 Swap Questions

Update/bragging: The car received a mildly built 350 goodwrench crate motor from a wrecked Corvette. Not a vortec, but because the architecture is the same, I'll record it (brag) in this thread.
I...
Forum: Electronics
07-20-2018, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By 82transm

Re: HELP with 350 swap wiring issues

Fusible links tested good. The problem was simpler, and I didn't even notice.
There's a tab coming off the big hot starter lead; to keep it from rotating I assume.
I had installed that lead upside...
Forum: Brakes
07-20-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By 82transm

Re: Sketchy brake diving/pulling issue

Problem solved. The passenger hose looked kinked and was missing its outer jacket in that spot. Naturally, I ordered two drivers side hoses by accident. I see they are identical except for the way...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By 82transm

Re: Spending a fortune in belts HELP!

Thanks! Problem solved
My alternator was 1/2 off from the crank pulley, that problem was solved with some washer shimming.
BUT, the death squeal was something unexpected. The belt the Napa guy said...
Forum: Carburetors
07-20-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By 82transm

Re: Fuel starvation w/electric fuel pump

Was recently running fine on another small block. I noticed that, even when dissasembled, the needle and float on the driver's side would stick when you flipped the carb around. New needles with...
Forum: Carburetors
07-19-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By 82transm

Re: Fuel starvation w/electric fuel pump

I mounted the pump completely under the level of the tank, following the directions EXACTLY, like a chump. I agree that there is a lack of reliability with a $50 fuel pump, but for my purposes I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By 82transm

Re: Spending a fortune in belts HELP!

Easy enough. I already have a new belt; determined to not waste this one. I notice that there is belt goo throughout the groove on the water pump pulley and on no other pulleys. How could the water...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By 82transm

Spending a fortune in belts HELP!

I have a 88 firebird with a 350 that I recently swapped in.
So far, it has broken 3 v-belts, and I cannot locate the problem.
I have tried running them loose, and running them very tight, nothing...
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By 82transm

Re: Sketchy brake diving/pulling issue

Have the front hoses on order. I think carefully test drive it after installing them, and if it fixes the issue mabye I can get away with just buying the one wheel cylinder.
The lack of vacuum from...
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By 82transm

Sketchy brake diving/pulling issue

If you punch the brakes at any speed, my 88 firebird pulls hard to the left, and at high speed it's getting somewhat dangerous (when you arent expecting it). I bought the car about a month ago and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By 82transm

I recently swapped a 355 into my 88 Firebird. I...

I recently swapped a 355 into my 88 Firebird. I put some miles on it after breaking in the cam and setting initial timing, and it ran great. After mabye 4 total hours of run time, the carb started...
Forum: Carburetors
07-05-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,885
Posted By 82transm

Fuel starvation w/electric fuel pump

I recently swapped a 355 into my 88 Firebird. I put some miles on it after breaking in the cam and setting initial timing, and it ran great. After mabye 4 total hours of run time, the carb started...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By 82transm

No crank/no start 88 firebird

I have a no crank condition with my 88 firebird, 350 swapped. I have power on the big wire (battery to starter). I have continuity between the purple wire that goes to the small terminal of the...
Forum: Electronics
06-24-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By 82transm

HELP with 350 swap wiring issues

Hi all
I recently swapped a built 350 goodwrench motor into an 88 firebird, previously a rust-free V6 car.
I have everything wired in and went to connect the battery for the first time, and it...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-28-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By 82transm

Vortec 350 Swap Questions

Hi all,
I had good luck on this forum getting help on a past project so I'm back
I recently aquired an 88 pontiac firebird hardtop, powered by an 'Olds 350 rocket engine (don't ask)
And the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By 82transm

th350 Stuck in first gear

Hi all
I have an '82 Trans Am with a 350 small block and a TH350 trans. The shifter has always had lots of slop in it, but it would always go into gear and shift fine. I managed to get it stuck in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By 82transm

TH400 in a 82 Trans Am?

I recently got a running driving 82 firebird for dirt cheap. Some local shadetree mechanic swapped the 305 with a late 60's 350 and turbo 400 trans. It seems to be quite a hack job, one side of the...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By 82transm

Re: No lights 82 Trans Am

FIXED! I found some suspicious electrical tape; a hot wire was touching a metal wire loom on the right right side of the firewall; not sure what it's for but I cut the excess and taped it up. As for...
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By 82transm

Re: No lights 82 Trans Am

Hey thanks! I wasn't sure where to even start, I will learn how to check the fusable link and inspect wiring. Would the headlight motors/actuators not working have anything to do with it? They had...
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By 82transm

No lights 82 Trans Am

Just bought an 82 trans am, the car developed a very weird electrical issue- the headlights, running lights, tail lights, brake lights, interior lights, and aftermarket radio do not work. It has been...
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