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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 156,937
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Fitting a Truck Motor into an 3rd Gen F-body (4.8/5.3/6.0)

has anyone tried a G8 oil pan? or does the sump stick too far forward to be useful?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-19-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 156,937
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Fitting a Truck Motor into an 3rd Gen F-body (4.8/5.3/6.0)

So I'm working on another 3rd gen, this time an 85 IROC. It has the louvred hood, and it will be getting a 5.3 and a 4L60E. I understand why the truck accessories are a pain, and why fbody...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-27-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

short answer - no.

Long answer - it's the wrong splines. scroll back a few pages, you'll see where I built a franken-tranny using a 95 or 96 V6 input and gears in a W/C case.
Forum: Exhaust
04-24-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 178,559
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Notes on Installation of Hooker Long Tube Headers (2210)

I'm in Afghanistan now, so my memory is fuzzy. I couldn't seem to get the starter and the header installed at the same time. it may just be that I'm an ignoramous and couldn't figure out the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 178,559
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Notes on Installation of Hooker Long Tube Headers (2210)

I have 2210s on mine, and I used a mini from summit. maybe it's because I had an 82, maybe it's something else, but an LT1 wouldn't fit. in original answer to your question, most mini starters are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

I honestly don't know. the gearset came out of a 4th gen camaro, a 95 or 96 v6 car.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

So, I FINALLY got my car running again. drove it around a lot today, all over Savannah - and it works flawlessly. the T-5 swap feels like it came from the factory, no issues whatsoever. As for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-05-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

if you mean to the trans, you can add it in the shifter hole (this didn't work for me) or use one of the two holes on the right side of the trans. they are arranged one on top of the other, and the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

Yeah, and I have 3.42s, which means this is going to run out of gears quick. I bought a house, so I'm trying to finish this car and sell it within the next few months. I need the cash to pay for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

searched and search, haven't found any hard numbers or dimensions. I've been looking hard at the comparison photo on Pg 1 of the "Everything we know" sticky. I cut .25" off the end and chamfered...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

Bearing retainer is 2 5/16" from the end of the sleeve to the machined face (flat part) at the base of the sleeve. how does that compare to the V8 version? I can post pics (I think) if anyone else...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

After some consideration, this may be from a 96 Camaro - but the end result is almost the same for my purposes, at least for now.

Both inputs are identical measurements, except that the newer one...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

yes, actually - I can go measure both of the V6 inputs, the newer and older, if you or someone else can measure the bearing retainer and input. I haven't cut anything yet. I just don't have a V8...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By flyitlikustolit

98 V6 T-5 guts in an 88 V-6 case, all in 82 T/A

So, the back story - I need to finish this trans swap. I have the gears out of a 98 Camaro V-6, and the input, and I have a complete, NEW, T-5 WC with the 88-92 style case. I've already swapped all...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-10-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,107
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

then that's a problem - you're probably low on coolant. notice the "min" and "max" lines? it may just have a "max" line - but that's where the coolant should be at. again - check the side of the...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-26-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,491
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pontiac 455 swap. sooooo much fun.

so basically, you want someone to do all the hard work for you.... gotcha. good luck with that.


instead, read this thread and the Pontiac V8 swap thread, and keep watching for updates.
Forum: FAQ Board
01-31-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

I agree totally. best upgrade for the money I ever did to my 3rd gen besides the wonderbar.
Forum: Body
01-04-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 515
Important/Useful : What Color to Paint!
Views: 275,280
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: What Color to Paint!

where can I find those rims? they are gorgeous.
Forum: Body
12-04-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 515
Important/Useful : What Color to Paint!
Views: 275,280
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: What Color to Paint!

that's VERY similar to the color I painted my T/A a couple of years ago. nice job.
Forum: South East Region
09-26-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,440
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Florida thirdgens

I'm a 68W at Hood, coming back to that side of the country. I was at Stewart, loved the area, but wanted to get to Hunter. so I did 2 years in 1st Cav and now I'm on my way back in a few months. I...
Forum: South East Region
09-26-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,440
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Florida thirdgens

no joke? I'm PCSing to Hunter in Feb, I report 10 March. are you with the CAB?
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,596
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

don't know if it's ever been tried, but that's a really interesting idea. keep us posted if you try it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-07-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

yes, for starters (HA HA! I made a funny!!!), turn the caps lock off.


next - are you using a 153 tooth starter or a 168? you need a 153. also, make sure you have the correct starter for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 62,049
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)

do a search, there's a sticky with info that will answer most, if not all your questions in the trans forum. your questions have been asked and answered 100+ times.
Forum: FAQ Board
11-26-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

yup, same thing on my 82.
Forum: FAQ Board
11-26-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

so basically, someone gave you a 4th gen rear but without the brake hardware? then in that case, good on you for adapting it to work, that makes more sense.

in the future, when you're ready for...
Forum: FAQ Board
11-17-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

Why in the heck would you want to do that? you'd be going backwards. I can tell you this - if you find a 4th gen rear out of a V8 car (a factory V8 car) it will not have drums. ever. there were...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-05-2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

nope - FL is still home, but I'm in Iraq ATM. 5 more months and I'll be finishing my engine. I did the tranny swap (the hard parts anyway) before I left, because I had the time, tools, lift, an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

sweet. good to know the desert hasn't TOTALLY fried my brain yet.... looks like if I want the better gears I should check the 4 cyl and 6 cyl cars with manuals, eh? :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

Pat - not to hijack, but if he's running (numerically) low gears, like say 2.73s, wouldn't a 3.50 1st gear be ok? I could have my math backwards, which is why I'm asking. the steeper gearing in the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

First off -use punctuation so us older folks can understand WTF you're saying.

Second - if there's a 350 AND a T-5 in a Camaro or Firebird, one or the other (maybe both) isn't original.
...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-03-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,491
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pontiac 455 swap. sooooo much fun.

same shiite, different displacement. it's the difference between a 305 and a 400 SBC. the physical installation is the same, however. I'd do this if I could afford to build a Pontiac.
Forum: FAQ Board
06-24-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

to clarify further - the drum brakes your car HAD is irrelevant. rest easy. as for 1st/2nd design.... that refers to when they switched from the original iron rear calipers to the newer, better...
Forum: FAQ Board
06-24-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

try looking for the part you're speaking of, and the parts guy is going to look at you like you have a phallic object on your forehead. the differences between rear ends are minimal:

1) the...
Forum: FAQ Board
06-24-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 147,575
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Thinking 4th gen rear? Swap info inside

it shouldn't be an issue - use cables from a 92 Z28 with disc rear. should work just fine. as for 1st and 2nd design, you're reffering to the calipers, which doesn't matter since you're using a 97...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,596
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

that is good news. thanks for the update.
Forum: Body
11-26-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,755
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: new paint - pics inside

http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/flyitlikeustolit/Heather/
Forum: Body
11-26-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,755
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: new paint - pics inside

crap, I guess so. I can re-link them. I've been here and there and deployed and back again. sorry. lemme fix it.


edit - the posts are nearly 2 years old... I can't fix it, I'll have to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-27-2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

Pat, which one? Are you talking about Ockham's Razor or is there another one?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

cut the hole..... not as hard as I anticipated.... just need to install the driveshaft when i get it, and then all of the interior pieces like the lower boot and the console and such.

QUESTION: ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-22-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 62,049
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)

I'd go with him, this is an easy swap, but for $1000..... that's a good deal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-18-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 62,049
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)

that's ok, you answered my question.... I need to cut the hole first. :) I'll get to that next weekend. thanks a bunch. :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: It smoked both of them!

no problem. and when i said convert the fraction, I meant convert it to a decimal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 62,049
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Pics of my T5 swap (Picture Heavy)

Benny, I need a favor...

I was wondering if you had side pics.... I need to know how much the trans sticks into the car, to mak sure it's not mounted too high into my car, before i cut sheetmetal....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 341,832
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T5 FAQ - Everything we know about the T5

did the swap, SO happy I did. I only need to cut the hole for my shifter, and finish installing the mount, and put the interior back together. not much, really, the hard crap is done. anyone have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,072
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: t-5 swap

I did the swap. I'm now the proud owner of one of the few 5-speed 82 Trans Ams in the world. this swap is extremely simple to do if you have good power tools and a lift. it's moderately difficult...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,098
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: T56 Swap

I'll be honest, you're the first person I've ever seen use the "M28/M29" designation..... enlighten me - what does that refer to? the trans you want, since I'm assuming your motor will not be a Gen...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: Hawks Rear End Question

I swear if you don't start using correct grammar I'm going to scream. holy crap.

in the mean time - do a search. spin one wheel. if the other wheel spins the same direction, you have posi. if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-17-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: It smoked both of them!

same here. no celeron, just the athlon dual core. as for your tires.... when you chang the diff fluid and clean it out, you figure out which gears you have by counting the teeth on the ring gear,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-16-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,072
Posted By flyitlikustolit

Re: t-5 swap

i hate that. you tell someone to search, and the search doesn't find... uh... feces. yeah, that's it. feces. anywho, great thread. I'll be tackling this over the weekend for sure. thanks Benny.
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