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Forum: Body
02-18-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By Nightrider350

Re: Need Make/Model/Year for tail lights. Part numbers are...

:thanks: They are definitely a pair, so I would assume the same. Where did you find that information?

All I knew to do was to try Googling the part number or going to GMpartsdirect.com which...
Forum: Body
02-18-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By Nightrider350

Need Make/Model/Year for tail lights. Part numbers are...

I have tail lights that I believe go to a 3rd gen Trans Am or GTA and need to know what car they came from.

The part numbers are

GM 16502861 (Left)
GM 16502862 (Right)

If you know the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-27-2006, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Nightrider350

any recommendation as to where i should order...

any recommendation as to where i should order them from, and what kind? (for the airbags)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Nightrider350

i'm on a limited budget, so how much would a set...

i'm on a limited budget, so how much would a set of rear air bags go for?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Nightrider350

installed posi, it works, but i get "wheel hop".....

So i recently installed a posi unit and new axles, everything went in fine, it works like it should, except i now get "wheel hop" off the line when i go to burn out the tires. both tires spin like...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-25-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By Nightrider350

installed posi, it works, but i get "wheel hop".....

So i recently installed a posi unit and new axles, everything went in fine, it works like it should, except i now get "wheel hop" off the line when i go to burn out the tires. both tires spin like...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By Nightrider350

yea that's what i figured, and i also found that...

yea that's what i figured, and i also found that B&M recalibration kit online. i just wanted to make sure i wasn't missing something about how to flatten that nail, the bottom line is its nowhere...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By Nightrider350

problem with nail on governor gear assembly

so i just pulled out the governor gear assembly on my 700R4 because the plastic gear broke apart. i got the new gear installed on the assembly, but realized one of the two nails that hold the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-13-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,441
Posted By Nightrider350

Yes, the backlash is the same. Also, when...

Yes, the backlash is the same.

Also, when you change over the ring gear to the carrier, make sure u torque the new bolts you got in the install kit to the right amount, and in alternating order. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-19-2006, 01:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By Nightrider350

lemmie know if that fixes the problem

lemmie know if that fixes the problem
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By Nightrider350

yea, i like the fact that i can use the same...

yea, i like the fact that i can use the same stock driveshaft and torque arm, and I found a flew places that make the custom crossmember so i'll have that covered. I'll soon be on the lookout to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By Nightrider350

I know there's a lot of websites about doing the...

I know there's a lot of websites about doing the swap from an auto 700R4 to a T56 6-speed, but from ur own viewpoint, how difficult was it? I've been wrenching for a good while, built my engine and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By Nightrider350

Well I ended up driving it back from the shop. I...

Well I ended up driving it back from the shop. I noticed that if I leave it in first, it will work as normal, but then if i move it to 2nd, drive, or overdrive, it won't work right and i'd hafta...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By Nightrider350

Tranny only does first gear, reverse, and park...

(First off, it's an automatic 700R4 powered by a 350ci). I jumped on the highway this morning to head out for easter dinner, got up to about 85mph, then all of a sudden it felt like i was in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By Nightrider350

Thanks for the info guys. -drew

Thanks for the info guys.

-drew
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By Nightrider350

drunk friend thought it'd be funny to throw it in park...

so i was drivin' downtown last night and my drunk idiot friend decided it'd be funny to throw it in park as i was slowing down for a red light. I was goin pretty slow when he did it, like 8-10mph,...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
09-09-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By Nightrider350

10 bolt 7.5 26spline posi unit, no gm gov-loc please

hey there, i'm lookin for a used 26 spline 7.5 10 bolt eaton or auburn posi unit in full working order.... i'm in albany, new york. lemmie know

thanks,
drew
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2005, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By Nightrider350

thanks guys, those were the answers i was lookin...

thanks guys, those were the answers i was lookin for.

i guess i'll be gettin a used eaton or auburn.

-drew
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By Nightrider350

mini spools?

i'm on a pretty serious budget, just wonderin if a mini spool will get me buy. i know it completely locks the rear end, which is both good and bad, but i wanted to make sure it accept C-clip axles....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Nightrider350

gotta make sure you get a unit designed for ur...

gotta make sure you get a unit designed for ur spline count
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By Nightrider350

hey there. i'm lookin to put posi in my bird...

hey there. i'm lookin to put posi in my bird this month. i've already got 3.42 gears and i'm gonna stick w/ the cause of gas prices. i've been researching over the summer to figure out my specs...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2005, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By Nightrider350

i won't be able to see my bird for another two...

i won't be able to see my bird for another two weeks but does the code tell you the spline count for the axles?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-10-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By Nightrider350

i think that's about it for power. i rebuilt the...

i think that's about it for power. i rebuilt the 350 with all new mild-performance parts and a 4-barrel Holley 650 a year and a half ago. the only thing i reused was the block and crank. so as for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-10-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By Nightrider350

yea i'm kinda tight on money but you as well as...

yea i'm kinda tight on money but you as well as others have recommended the 28 spl axles, so i might hold off till i can afford those too. Though i've never had mine dyno tested, I can beat a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By Nightrider350

final rear end decision. tell me if you agree.

I've got a 1988 firebird. came stock w/ an open 3.42 rear end.

what i've decided getting was an:

Auburn Pro Series GM 10-bolt 7.5" 26 spline posi unit
about $440

and....

GM 10-bolt 3.73...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By Nightrider350

gov-locs a time bomb? i haven't bought it yet so...

gov-locs a time bomb? i haven't bought it yet so that's good to know, thanks. what's it do when it messes up?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 800
Posted By Nightrider350

I read that all 82-88 F-Bodies got 26 splines, 89...

I read that all 82-88 F-Bodies got 26 splines, 89 was the changeover year, and all 90-92 F-Bodies got 28 splines. Just somethin to think about cause u said urs was an '84 and someone told you ur...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By Nightrider350

this posi unit should work right?

thanks to ede and likeenz24 i've been figurin this stuff out. I found this guy sellin a "factory GM 26 spline 3 seris GOV-LOC posi unit to fit all popular 7.5 26 spline "c" clip style rear ends"....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Nightrider350

hey sorry man. i didn't mean to insult you. ...

hey sorry man. i didn't mean to insult you. i've just been lookin around for that info for a while and was hopin you could show me where i could get ahold of it.
-drew
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Nightrider350

can you tell me where i can find information that...

can you tell me where i can find information that verifies what you guys told me?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-26-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Nightrider350

question on diff swap

orginally my car was stock w/ a 1988 2.8L V6 and 3.42 rear end. it now has a 5.7L V8 w/ the same rear end but I want to put in a posi. I've read that some things changed in '88 for GM rear ends and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-08-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By Nightrider350

looking at gettin posi, spline conflict?

I'm lookin at puttin posi in my '88 firebird in the fall but I remember hearin there was a spline issue i'd hafta worry about w/ it bein an '88. I built my 350 engine that's in it now but i don't...
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,088
Posted By Nightrider350

i've actually never heard of a lockwire or safety...

i've actually never heard of a lockwire or safety wire solution to the problem. is it possible for a more in-depth explanation on how that works?
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,088
Posted By Nightrider350

exhaust manifold bolts loosen up...

i've got a chevy 350 w/ headers and the bolts holding the header on loosen up causing exhaust leaks. I've heard the recommendation is to put lock-tight on the bolts, but I saw there was many...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By Nightrider350

front engine oil leak on 350ci

I recently developed a front engine oil leak on my 350. I think it's leaking through timing chain cover where the crankshaft comes through and attaches to the damper. I've got oil spray all over...
Forum: Exhaust
04-04-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By Nightrider350

how can i pass emmisions in NY?.......

My exhaust set up is a 3 inch straight pipe from the headers of my 350 to a single in, two out Flowmaster exhaust. Now, problem is, I got this done in the state of Florida where there is no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By Nightrider350

Blown Tranny - could it possibly be the torque converter?

The other night at 12:30AM, I had the peddle floored and on the 2nd to 3rd shift, it kicked hard, the RPM's soared and I went nowhere. I towed it home. The car will still move both forwards and...
Forum: Cooling
05-22-2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By Nightrider350

Well, i got a hold of one of those temperature...

Well, i got a hold of one of those temperature gauges that will give you the temperature of anything by using a laser. I've pointed it at just about every point on my engine, focusing on the port on...
Forum: Cooling
05-21-2004, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By Nightrider350

New 350 engine running hot...

I've got a rebuilt 350 that was just put in to my '88 bird. I have a new radiator w/ it. I'm currently using the electric fan from the V6 that was in prior to the V8. It runs hot, all the way up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2004, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
Posted By Nightrider350

What is the average temperature for a 5.7L V8?

What is the average temperature for a 5.7L V8? 210? 220? 240? 250?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,112
Posted By Nightrider350

Can I damage my engine by running open headers?

Can I damage my engine by running open headers?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2004, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By Nightrider350

don't worry, i knew what you were talking about...

don't worry, i knew what you were talking about w/ the 'D' button the first time. It's a pain in the butt to presh that thing, my thumbs all messed up :). It's still not kickin' down, but I'm gonna...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2004, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By Nightrider350

okay, that makes sense. just to clarify: -...

okay, that makes sense. just to clarify:

- put the pedal to the floor for "wide open throttle," then pull the adjuster HARD back towards the firewall to make the cable as tight as possible. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By Nightrider350

- thermostat is straight from the box, so not...

- thermostat is straight from the box, so not sure of temp setting. i will check though

- the timing should be okay

- the fan is wired to run continously while the ignition is on. just not sure...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2004, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By Nightrider350

- V-belts are a lot skinnier than serp-belts...

- V-belts are a lot skinnier than serp-belts correct? If so, I'm running V-belts.

- not sure on the reverse rotation water pump. it the standard water pump for a 1970's 350 four-bolt main

-...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-19-2004, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By Nightrider350

Overheating....

I just finished putting in a rebuilt 350 into my orig. V6 '88 bird, but it seems to be overheating according to the gauge in the dash.

Here's my coolent setup:
- new double-wide all-aluminum...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By Nightrider350

Kickdown not working

My throttle valve cable isn't working. I've tried adjusting the tention on it but it's still not downshifting when i punch the gas. I'm afraid that if I go to far, I won't have full range of...
Forum: Electronics
05-13-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
Posted By Nightrider350

'88 Firebird Electrical Schematics?

I need 1988 Firebird electrical schematics. If anyone knows where i can find them that would be great.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Nightrider350

Okay, well, now that I know the V6 "throttle...

Okay, well, now that I know the V6 "throttle valve cable" is shorter than the V8s, I'll take the "throttle valve cable" from the '85 that I originally got the engine and tranny from and hopefull...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2004, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Nightrider350

It's originally of V6, but I rebuilt and V8 and...

It's originally of V6, but I rebuilt and V8 and put it in, that's why i'm having difficulty getting the slack I need.
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