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Forum: Brakes
03-31-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By 86 406

Re: master cylinder to prop. valve brake lines

I managed to find the missing part while looking for something else. Had to tear the whole garage apart to find it. Project has been sitting for a while so parts go missing. Thanks for looking and...
Forum: Brakes
03-31-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By 86 406

master cylinder to prop. valve brake lines

I'm looking for a set of stock style brake lines that go from the Master Cylinder to the Proportioning valve on a 1986 Trans Am. I see that Hawk's sells a complete front brake line kit, but all i...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By 86 406

Re: 700R4 question

Thank you.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By 86 406

700R4 question

May be a silly question, I have my 700r4 out of the car now, and want to turn it upside down to repair some stripped pan bolt holes. Are there any check balls in the valve body that will be dislodged...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-07-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By 86 406

summit 850620 cdi box

Does anybody here have experience with wiring in a Summit 850620 cdi box?
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-28-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By 86 406

Re: Holley Terminator X

Just answered my own question. I removed the 950-C I was using and re-drilled the mounting plate behind the dash to accept the Terminator X. I will have to drop the ecu down to view the diagnostic...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-27-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By 86 406

Holley Terminator X

Holley Terminator X users, where did you mount the ECM? Looking for ideas. I did a search and couldn't find much. My car is a 1986 T/A. Still has all the options. Thanks for looking.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-01-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By 86 406

Re: MiniRam Thermostat Housing

Thanks for the reply. I heated the thermostat and dropped in the manifold while fully open, it would definitely bottom out with the water neck bolted on. i will get one of these block off plates.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-01-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By 86 406

MiniRam Thermostat Housing

MiniRam owners, What are you using to seal the thermostat housing to the manifold? Goop, gaskets or both? Mine has a swivel water neck with the recess machined into the water neck. Haven't started it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,650
Posted By 86 406

Re: Drivetrain Vibration (Yes another one!)

Awesome car and great write up. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Exhaust
12-11-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By 86 406

Cheapest longtubes

Im looking for the cheapest set of longtube headers to fit a thirdgen. These will be for temporary use. Research so far indicates Hedman 68460 from Summit at
$274.00. Anybody know of a better deal?...
Forum: Fabrication
02-21-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By 86 406

Re: Double hump torque arm mount crossmember build

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Lots of good ideas and fabrication skills. I will add some extra bracing that ties onto the Alston subframe connectors that are welded in.
Forum: Fabrication
02-21-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By 86 406

Double hump torque arm mount crossmember build

I'm building a double hump torque arm mount crossmember to fit around Alston sub frame connecters. looking for advice from others that have built their own crossmembers and are running highly...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-23-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By 86 406

Re: Hooker crossmember modification

Thank you
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-21-2017, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By 86 406

Hooker crossmember modification

Has anybody modified the Hooker crossmember #71222005hkr to fit around Alston inner SFC ?
Forum: Exhaust
04-22-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

I gave the slip joint a good beating. The #8 tube still slides in and out. Good clearance now. Will it leak? I'll find out when I get it running.
Forum: Exhaust
04-21-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

Thats good news. I'll try backing off the mount bolts to see if I can move it enough for clearance.
Forum: Exhaust
04-21-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

No wrecks yet. Project has been sitting for a few days. I will try a pry bar to see if I can move it enough. I'm running Afr 235 heads on a Motown 2 block. Did a search, some say Afr head exhaust...
Forum: Exhaust
04-20-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

I've already trimmed the mount as much as i care to. I will try denting the tube when I get more time.
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

Has anybody tried motor mount shims for header clearance?
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

I did a search before I installed the engine. The pictures I found showed the longer clamshell on the passenger side, so thats what I did. Hoping it was right. The female part of the slip joint is...
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Re: Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

The motor mounts are new Energy Suspension Poly inserts.
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By 86 406

Dimple the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT

Has anybody dimpled the #8 slip joint on Hooker LT 2210's. Mine are hitting the lower A arm mount. I've notched the mount as much as I dare, and the tube is still touching. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By 86 406

Re: Stewart aluminum stage 2 pump users

Thanks for the response. I tapped the port and turned in a plug with thread seal.
Forum: Cooling
09-09-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By 86 406

Stewart aluminum stage 2 pump users

Does the Stewart stage 2 Aluminum pump have the internal bypass port on the passenger side. (The third hole). My block is a World Motown 2 sbc that isn't drilled for the bypass port. I couldn't find...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By 86 406

HSR Vortec 406 upgrade

Heads and cam are small GM Vortecs and Comp cams 268 XE flat tappet cam in a 406 sbc. Comp is 9.6 to 1.Looking to upgrade to AFR 190 Vortecs and 274 XE cam. This is in a full option 86 T/A. The car...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-30-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,809
Posted By 86 406

Re: Wheel hop and traction problems

Still working on wheel hop problems. I set the Pinion angle to -1.5 and dropped the lcas to the bottom hole of the relocation brackets. Drag radials at 18 psi. I made three passes without wheel hop,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-17-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,809
Posted By 86 406

Wheel hop and traction problems

My Car, 1986 T/A, 406 sbc, Vortec heads, Comp 268xe cam, Edelbrock tes and cat back, built 700r4, 2400 converter, Strange 12 bolt with 3.73 gears, Eibach prokit, Kyb shocks and struts, Spohn torque...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-11-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By 86 406

Re: HSR MPFI Kit

Yes the Kit is Speed Density. I had to buy an Adapter to connect the USB cable that came with the Kit to my Laptop. The Adapter Software was supposed to automatically open the USB ports on the...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-04-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By 86 406

HSR MPFI Kit

Installing a HSR MPFI Kit into an 86 T/A. Trying to send the Base Map to the ECU for first start. I keep getting the message- Run time error 8010, Hardware unavailable, blocked by another device. All...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By 86 406

relays

Swapping in line electric fuel pumps. Relay for the old pump is 12v 40/30A. New pump needs 40A relay. Will existing relay be enough?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-03-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By 86 406

Re: Project_HSR on 86 camaro

Where did you mount the ecm and drill the fire wall when going from carb to hsr?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
01-07-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

Lack of time and fitment problems have the project at a standstill. The throttle arm contacts the fuel rail. Factory tpi throttle cable is too short. Not sure how to plumb the fuel system to pass...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-07-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

I just started the swap on Saturday. Hope it runs as good as it looks.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
10-07-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

Yes, I live in Medicine Hat. Do you work at Mopac in Edmonton?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-02-2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

I'm going to hang on to the carbed induction set-up just in case this fuel injection thing proves to much for me.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-24-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

750 Speed Demon VS, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap for Vortec Heads. I bought the Stealth Ram Kit from Holley, so I have most of the parts.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-22-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Re: Carb to HSR

Thats what I thought. I'm trying to get all the parts together to complete the swap before the intake shows up.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-22-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By 86 406

Carb to HSR

Going from carb to HSR. Will Throttle and TV cables be long enough? Car is an 86 T/A.
Forum: Brakes
06-12-2008, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By 86 406

Re: Line locks on pre 87 camaro

I installed the same kit on my 86 T/A. All the lines and threaded fittings worked great. Very simple bolt on. I didn't need any extra parts.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-30-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By 86 406

Re: Seeking guidance for a carb to efi swap

The person I talked to at TPIS recommended the Holley Commander.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
03-30-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By 86 406

Seeking guidance for a carb to efi swap

My car- 86 T/A- 406 sbc, Vortec heads, Comp 268 xe cam, approx 9.6-1 comp, Edelbrock rpm air gap intake, Speed Demon 750, Edelbrock tes and cat back, 700r4 with 2400 converter, 3.73 Strange 12 bolt....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-13-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,924
Posted By 86 406

Re: Wheel Hop Will NOT Go Away!

I had wheel hop problems with B.F.G. Drag Radials. Minimum recomended pressure was 18 PSI. I followed the advice of others at the track, and dropped the pressure to 14 PSI. The wheel hop stopped,and...
Forum: Brakes
12-24-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By 86 406

Re: slp line lock kit?

I have the SLP line lock on my 86 T/A. Great fit. Easiest bolt on I ever did.
Forum: Power Adders
07-12-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,956
Posted By 86 406

Re: factory 3 port mechanical fuel pump

The return line is in service. I tried to use a Holley 2 port mechanical pump at first, but vapour lock made the car undrivable in the heat. I swapped back to the factory 3 port pump with the return...
Forum: Power Adders
06-23-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,956
Posted By 86 406

factory 3 port mechanical fuel pump

My set-up, 86 T/A, 406, Vortec Heads, Comp Cams 268 xe cam, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap Intake, Demon 750 Carb, Edelbrock TES and Catback. For fuel I have 110 gph Electric pump boosting a factory 3 port...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By 86 406

weight difference between 10and 12 bolt

Does anybody know the weight difference between a stock 10 bolt and an aftermarket 12 bolt from Moser or Strange? Searched, but coulnd't find an answer.
Forum: Brakes
12-27-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By 86 406

I installed the SLP line lock on my 86 T/A....

I installed the SLP line lock on my 86 T/A. Everything fit great. Easiest bolt on I've ever done.
Forum: Brakes
08-06-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By 86 406

1LE rotors

I'm looking for replacement rotors for my 1LE fronts. One of the rotors that came with the kit must have been an economy unit. It is lighter than the other and warped in under 1500 miles. Searching...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-03-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By 86 406

Spohn Performance 1LE kit

Installed Spohn 1LE kit. They sent me 2 left side calipers, causing a 2 week delay to exchange them. Now I find I have 1 premium rotor and 1 economy rotor. The economy rotor, being much thinner,...
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