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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-06-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By afgun

Re: 88 firebird, no engine $4000

Sold!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-02-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By afgun

Re: 88 firebird, no engine $4000

Divorce is a bitch :(
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-02-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By afgun

Re: 88 firebird, no engine $4000

I honestly don't remember but there are -AN lines under the hood. anesthes can chime in on the fuel setup in the orange turd as my stbxw calls it. PM me as I will be back in Charlotte Sunday night...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-28-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By afgun

88 firebird, no engine $4000

Sometimes life gives you lemons. Or oranges in this case. And you can just suck it, or make something tasty with it. In this case, my oranges will become a tasty orange drink for you, as I am...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-08-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Finally made some time to work on the engine today. Got the cam installed and timing set on - the timing gear was rusting to the crank so took a bit of effort to figure that out. Going to take some...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-29-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,693
Posted By afgun

Re: 411 pcm swap question with intake/distributor specific issues

I believe you need to tune this. Other boards suggest setting this as something called CMP retard offset.
Forum: Body
12-29-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By afgun

Re: Fiberglass front nose

Any experience with fiberglass vs urethane on this piece? I'm considering a custom nose for my Firebird, and am worried that fiberglass will be more prone to cracking and other damage due to the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-29-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,678
Posted By afgun

Re: 1989 Firebird Formula LB9 MM5

Any reason why you wouldn't consider a high mount light instead? Just like the looks of a spoiler-integrated light better? Not criticizing, just genuinely curious.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-24-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,195
Posted By afgun

Re: Electric vehicle (eV) conversion for a 3rd gen?

GM announced an e-crate last year but it still isn't available for purchase; I believe that's what they used in the truck mentioned above. Magna has an electric axle called eBeam, but I don't see it...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Discovered that with my 3 engines I didn't have a complete set of head bolts. A box with ARP on it should be here on Wednesday and I hope to have more progress over the holiday.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-10-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

The 301 crank is actually pretty beefy despite the lack of interior counterweights.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-09-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

I already have a T2 on the shelf, along with a set of mildly ported #16s :) Going to start with the 301 goofy heads to see what I can do with it, then go from there...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-04-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

IIRC (measurements are in the garage at home) I had some slugs over .030 in the hole. Less than ideal if I'm not throwing a turbo on it right away.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-04-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Life's been very hectic; I have a spare 301 block in the hole now to establish how it goes there. My cheapo 301 is on a stand disassembled for measurements (it specced out mostly); I'm going to mock...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By afgun

Re: Adding cruise control?

A nice upgrade that declutters the engine compartment a little is going with an electronic cruise control rather than vaccum.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,586
Posted By afgun

Re: Harmonic Balancer bolt broke off in crankshaft

You might also apply a little heat with a torch to the outside of the crank while you're using the left-handed drill bit.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,586
Posted By afgun

Re: Harmonic Balancer bolt broke off in crankshaft

You might try heating the crank with a torch a little as you're using the LH drill bit, too.
Forum: Interior
08-31-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By afgun

Re: Rear View Mirror Cam

My friend has a Cadillac with a rear view camera/display instead of mirror and when I was first driving it on the track last week, I didn't even notice that it was a display. I found it very easy to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By afgun

Re: SBC clamshell measurement needed

Reason I'm asking for this is the car I bought came with an aftermarket Kmember that only has holes for the SBC. I'm going to work around it by making an adapter plate, so my curiosity at this point...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By afgun

Re: SBC clamshell measurement needed

I had read that the early third gen subframes were drilled for the Pontiac 301. Perhaps not... at around 9:33 in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYX8_gldHvY you can see the 2 sets of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By afgun

Re: SBC clamshell measurement needed

The factory kmember I believe has the holes for the Pontiac mounts. :-/

If you have access to take a measurement without investing much effort, I'd appreciate it, but not if it will mean much...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By afgun

Re: SBC clamshell measurement needed

I ended up buying some aluminum plate and I'm dropping the engine into the car this week to scribe for bolt holes... when in doubt, engineer it out!
Forum: TPI
08-05-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By afgun

re: [SOLVED] L98 will not rev over 3500 rpm

I feel that this is an ignition/voltage issue. If your voltage remains fine at 3000 RPMs then I'd go after the coil or ignition module. I realize you changed them, but newer ignition modules have a...
Forum: TPI
08-04-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By afgun

re: [SOLVED] L98 will not rev over 3500 rpm

When did the problem start? Before you did the tuneup 8 years ago, after, or just recently?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By afgun

SBC clamshell measurement needed

Hi. I need a measurement from the rear (transmission) mounting face on the block to the inside of the clamshell bracket that drops over the mount on the frame.

My (engineless) car has a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By afgun

Re: Cuts out for a split second

I had a similar problem and it wound up being a distributor wire that had an internal intermittent connection; swapped a new pigtail on for the distributor and issue was resolved for me.
Forum: Interior
06-08-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,740
Posted By afgun

Re: 80s Boost Gauge

Yep. You can see it in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF6elwCmKF0
Forum: Interior
06-04-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,740
Posted By afgun

Re: 80s Boost Gauge

If you're feeling crafty, take a digital dash fuel gauge and control board, make a custom overlay and housing for it, and use that as your basis... just a suggestion if you want it to *really* look...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-20-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,199
Posted By afgun

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

I would put the band clamp to the side, with the threads pointing up so that any accidental scraping won't damage it.
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-15-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,199
Posted By afgun

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

I see the sovereign from the venture bros
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Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By afgun

Re: Bringing the Z28tt back from the dead

awesomsauce! What'd you give for your mill, if you don't mind me asking? love to stuff one in my garage...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Testing has shown that on a 450HP motor, the RA manifolds are down about 20HP but less than 10ft-lbs over long tubes, and are right in there with shorty headers....
Forum: Engine Swap
04-13-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

I have a 301T, some mildly ported 16s and a T2 (not modified yet) sitting in the garage. Just need to get me a pontiac crankshaft. Of course that's after I get it on the road with a 301 to start...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By afgun

Re: Ls1 swap E.O certification number

You have to go to a referee to get your initial paperwork. https://bar.ca.gov/Consumer/Smog_Check_Program/Engine_Changes
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,503
Posted By afgun

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

You had Tom's 383? Would you mind sharing who has it now? I want that engine, or to replicate it at least... it sold for way less than I thought it would.

Estimate on how much lower the engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,262
Posted By afgun

Re: Engine break in

My 82 FSM suggests troubleshooting charts 7 & 11
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Forum: Engine Swap
03-18-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By afgun

Re: Proper serpentine belt

Put a measuring tape on it and then go to your local parts store.
Forum: Interior
03-02-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By afgun

Re: Seat tracks...3rd gen to 4th gen seat?

I was quickly able to find this with google... https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/520650-4th-gen-seats-3rd.html
Forum: Engine Swap
02-23-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By afgun

Re: vortec heads: rods keep bending

Which ones bent? All intake or all exhaust?

You should probably start by checking the valve lift before the spring retainer contacts the valve stem seal. If that's at least .100 more than your...
Forum: TPI
02-19-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By afgun

Re: Carb'd tpi....it's still a joke

I saw a carbed TPI for sale this week online... SMH.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,262
Posted By afgun

Re: Engine break in

Your best bet is to get a scan tool and start there. I also recommend investing in a factory service manual. Typical issues with start/die are fuel related. If the spray pattern changes, that...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-06-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 35,125
Posted By afgun

Re: Trans Am 3.0 - My Build Thread

Did you use the infinitybox to do the sequential or is that another product? And how did you get the LEDs to show through the mirror? Have another thread on that?
Forum: V6
09-24-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,332
Posted By afgun

Re: AMR500 Supercharger

Little small sounding for a 2.8... I think you'd really limit your top end if you went with one of these.
Forum: TBI
09-24-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,337
Posted By afgun

Re: Help with failed emissions, high HC.

Is it an active CEL with code 44, or a stored code 44 without CEL?

44 is lean, but if your exhaust is rich it suggests maybe a bad O2? Do you have a logger to see what the O2 is doing while...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-21-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,512
Posted By afgun

Re: TransGo 700-P separator plate

I'm interested, too!
Forum: Body
09-07-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By afgun

Re: T top to Hard top

The easy solution is to buy a roof. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-1992-Camaro-Hardtop-Roof-Cut-off-Sheet-Metal-Skin-Panel-Third-Generation-/323764939355 for example. $400. Any competent body shop...
Forum: Electronics
07-19-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By afgun

Re: Electronic cruise control

Start by getting the wiring diagram and see if the signals might match up with what's available in your car.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-17-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By afgun

Re: SuperRam prices

Oh, I had one back in the day, so I know just what a pain they are to work on. Yeah, I am after that "vintage" look which is why I'm considering one, but not for that kind of large. Guess it's on...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-17-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By afgun

SuperRam prices

So I'm pondering a project using a superram and was simply floored when I see what kind of money people are asking for them these days... is the demand that high for out of production parts that's...
Forum: Electronics
07-08-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By afgun

Re: Chilling Forecast

You can't make new devices that use R-134a but there's no ban on the manufacture or import of it. Keep using it.
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