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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Came back to this thread to reference the noise I had on this motor while troubleshooting with an 8.1 swap that I'm working on. I didn't realize I'd never closed this out with the resolution.

In...
Forum: DIY PROM
12-27-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,427
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Check My Work Please

They were lost in the great internet imageshack dump. Those things happen in six year old topics.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-21-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By cal30_sniper

C5 front brake conversion spindles, brackets, and hardware

I'm selling part of the C5 conversion kit that I pulled off of my GTA before I sold it last fall. I purchased the kit as a complete C5 conversion about 6 years ago from bigbrakeupgrade.com. I used...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-17-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By cal30_sniper

WS6 steering box

Howdy,

Doing some suspension work to my '73, and I'm looking to swap in a 3rd Gen WS6 quick ratio box. If anyone has one in good shape, I'm looking for one. I'm a little leary of the...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-24-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Stailess Works Swap Headers and Griffin Radiator

All sold, Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-03-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Griffin Radiator

Headers and Pedals Sold
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-11-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers, Griffin Radiator, 3rdGen Manual Pedals

This 2 row radiator will cool far better than any old style 3 row radiator does. This is the equivalent of the large Be-Cool radiators, it's nearly twice the thickness of the stock V8 radiator.

If...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-08-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers, Griffin Radiator, 3rdGen Manual Pedals

I count two.

The part number I posted says the same thing.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-6-582ae-bax
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-02-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Stailess Works Swap Headers and Griffin Radiator

Located in Kingsville, TX. Very good chance that I'll be headed to Centerville, TX this Saturday, which is not far from you at all.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-29-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers, Griffin Radiator, 3rdGen Manual Pedals

Price drop on headers. Now $600 + shipping
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
03-29-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By cal30_sniper

Stailess Works Swap Headers and Griffin Radiator

Car projects are moving in a different direction again and I need to clear up some space in the garage. Below are few items that need to go:

1. Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers: $600 +...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers, Griffin Radiator, 3rdGen Manual Pedals

I still have them. When someone claims them, I will mark sale pending. When I get payment from someone, I will remove them from the listing.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers, Griffin Radiator, 3rdGen Manual Pedals

Part # off of the radiator box:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1024x576/80-20150325_162304_zpsgou25lv0_a9718892a134c19fc05759b8bfecb8ff3745a81b.jpg
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By cal30_sniper

Griffin Radiator

Hey all,

Car projects are moving in a different direction again and I need to clear up some space in the garage. Below are few items that need to go:

1. Hawk's Stainless Steel LS Swap headers:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Night Rider,

I'll have to pull off the header gaskets and take a look. I'm using Percy's Seal-4-Good Aluminum gaskets, and it doesn't sound like any exhaust leak I've ever heard before, but I will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Have you ever had an exhaust leak that stopped making noise under load? I've had a lot of exhaust leaks before, but they always got far worse under load than under low MAP or low load situations.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Thanks for the suggestions guys, but I'm 99% positive I've eliminated that stuff already. Someone in a local club suggested that I could have a broken damper valve spring. Anyone think that could be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Engine Tune Up For College

Does anyone make new VATS ignition cylinders to repair the system? The original design is highly flawed, and virtually guaranteed to fail with age. That's why mine wears a modern car alarm and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Rockers were all readjusted after installing the new lifters and valveseals. I took the entire valvetrain apart and put it back together again and the noise didn't change a bit.

Yesterday morning:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Engine Tune Up For College

I drove a Third Gen throughout college, and did several roadtrips up to and including a 10,000 miler. Here's my advice:

1. Carry a basic metric tool set with you everywhere you go. Get a simple...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By cal30_sniper

Help with a sick bird - unusual engine noise

Guys, I Need some help with a sick bird. Back in September, the GTA started making this noise when it gets warm. I've finally got around to trying to fix the problem. I drove it from Florida to...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-14-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Miniram start bin

Not a lot of advance up high. Then again, the L31 was a fairly high compression motor (for its time), running iron heads and a very small cam. Lots of static and dynamic compression means not a lot...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-11-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Miniram start bin

Here's what I ended up with for L31 spark advance tables (the L31 computer doesn't use the same layout as the our spark tables, and as Fast355 said, there are multipliers and other things involved,...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-10-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Miniram start bin

Cool, I'll check it out Tuesday when I'm off.

I was thinking the same thing about spark timing. I've been using the L31 truck timing down low, as it's a bit hotter than the LT1 tables (at low...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-10-2014, 01:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,623
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: At it again: 1992 Firebird Build

Thanks for the compliments!

The crackle and pop is purely a result of the tune that I'm still working out. I've gotten it a lot better, still trying to get rid of it completely.

Open diff and...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By cal30_sniper

92 Firebird Odometer Problems

Afternoon everybody, hoping for a sanity check here.

I've been through 3 different gauge clusters in this '92 Firebird, and I can't get any of the odometers to read. The original 120 mph cluster...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-08-2014, 01:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Miniram start bin

I'm not able to download your spark advance table comparison though. Any chance on fixing the link on that one?
Forum: DIY PROM
11-08-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,112
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Miniram start bin

I'll be doing some heavy duty reading on this over the weekend. I ran some pieces of the miniram tune that you sent me, and it really cleaned up the tip-in of my HSR/Vortec combo.

I've still got a...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Help Please: tip-in/acceleration backfire through intake

New Plugs, AC Delco Coil, and 3 year old 8mm Summit Racing spark plug wires. Original GM Ignition Module. Distributor cap and rotor are recent MSD units with very little visible wear.

It's popping...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-04-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By cal30_sniper

Help Please: tip-in/acceleration backfire through intake

I'm hoping some of the more experienced tuners here can help me out with this problem.

I have been chasing my tail on a throttle tip-in or low-rpm acceleration backfire in my speed density code....
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-01-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,623
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: At it again: 1992 Firebird Build

330924

Still rolling on this thing. I finished the Bilstein shocks/struts, WS6 sway bars, LS1 front brake conversion, and WS6 rims and tires all the way around. Front end is aligned and I've been...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-01-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,623
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: At it again: 1992 Firebird Build

There won't be any difference running the PCV line to the TB or intake, they should always see the same vacuum. I have my MAP run to the back of the intake, on a separate port from anything else. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2014, 12:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,266
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: A few ?s About Vortec Heads on 350...

Also, I highly encourage your choice of the Quadrajet. In my experience, a properly set-up Q-jet will pass up the early fuel injection systems almost every time in terms of reliability and smooth...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,266
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: A few ?s About Vortec Heads on 350...

Vortec heads are perfect for what you're trying to do. I did the swap from TBI to a carb/Vortec setup in a weekend. There are three major things you have to get right:

Ignition
Linkage
Fuel...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-24-2014, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: 730 ECM, Performer Vortec Intake, Manual Pedals for 3rd Gen

I still have the pedals. I'm located outside of Pensacola, but am more than willing to ship.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-21-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,360
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: My recently aquired 88 GTA

That is a beautiful car. I'm probably not the person to say this given what I've done to mine, but I'd keep that thing as original as you can. That thing is museum quality.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-21-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By cal30_sniper

730 ECM, Manual Pedals for 3rd Gen

Hey all,

Just doing a little garage cleaning this weekend and decided to list some of the more valuable stuff I have up for sale in order to fund my LQ4 swap.


2. 730 ECM with 3.1L V6/T5...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-17-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 412
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: T5 for 3.1 V6, and 3.1 V6 accessories/stuff

Sure do. Also have all the injectors.
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-09-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,358
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Concept for Project Idea on my '90 Formula.

Joe, while I agree with your premise, it goes a bit deeper than that. True, each of our cars are our individual creation, and if everyone thought the same way, there would be a very finite...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-08-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,358
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: Concept for Project Idea on my '90 Formula.

:crazy:

Daytona hood: Please don't. You have the formula hood already. If you just have to have something different, grab a factory T/A hood or a Ram Air I style fiberglass hood.

Foose rims:...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-05-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,402
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

Glad to see reading comprehension problems are universal these days... I feel bad even posting this quote, but dang people.

1988 Trans Am GTA:
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5122/p5160832t.jpg
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-04-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,623
Posted By cal30_sniper

Re: At it again: 1992 Firebird Build

As an aside, I'm also very impressed with the Hooker cat-back system. It took a bit of tweaking and sawzall work, but it definitely turned out to be one of the cleanest catbacks that I've messed...
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