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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,015
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: manual steering

everywhere i go to try and order a reman cant order them or even locate one. It seems i have to go to a salvage yard
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,015
Posted By 84TransAm383

manual steering

What manual steering fits into the third gen. I no the s10 just not exactly sure of the years. trying to do the cheaper swap to get it rolling before dropping it on a flaming river
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-08-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: k member swap

yea...i dont think ill be able to pull that one off as much as i would like to. Im gonna hold off though now. It makes more sense to have it all ready to go. Thank you all
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-08-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: k member swap

if the motor in the car does it make that much harder...i have a tripod so i can just lift the motor up a little bit rather then have a hoist in the way under the car. Waiting seems like a better...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-08-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: k member swap

sounds simple enough...the motor is also already out the car so it should be pretty easy to do...i most likely using the stock suspension for now until i get enough up for the new a arms and all
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-07-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By 84TransAm383

k member swap

any one have experience on one. Just wondering how long it may take and if i should look out for any issues. It will be the spohn performance one. Thanks for any input.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-07-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: roll cage

i was gona get it though spohn performance. Thats where i order most of my parts and no issues yet. Trying to order the k member at the same time also from them
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By 84TransAm383

roll cage

anyone have pictures of roll cages in their third gen...im purchasing mine this week but not sure what the side bar clearing the door handle looks like and if the swing out are worth it
Forum: Brakes
03-06-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By 84TransAm383

wilwoods

Looking to buy a set of wilwoods brakes but have one question. I have the moser 9 inch with big ford new style flanges. When i purchase the wilwoods brake set does it come with all required parts to...
Forum: Brakes
03-02-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By 84TransAm383

swap

can you swap 4th gen disc brakes onto 3rd gen car. I bought the moser 9 inch to put in but wasnt sure about the brakes working with a straight swap over or if it needed added parts.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-02-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By 84TransAm383

new moser

Finally bought my moser 9 inch but a little confused. Its saying to machine the holes in the 82-92 disc brake setup. Is this something i can do in the garage or is this a machine shop type job.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: which rear to choose

yea its a three speed tranny and i plan on buying all brand new from spohn most likely so junkyard parts and putting one together isnt a issue i just wana make sure i buy the right set up
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By 84TransAm383

which rear to choose

so i finally got enough mnoney for a new rear and wondering which to go with. I want it to last cuz its a weekend warrior but will be going high 9's by next summer. I drive on the street alot to. I...
Forum: Power Adders
10-19-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By 84TransAm383

new to nitrous

hey i have a well built motor going mid 11 na. What is a safe nos shot to throw on it and what can i expect in eta drop. I would like to run in the 10's with not doing to much more expensive work to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Can it handle the power

im on it everyday waiting for one
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: 12 bolt

i wasnt really worried about the ebrake system. Is it ok to leave it unhooked or does it have to be. It hasnt been hooked up on my 7.5 in three years
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,400
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: 700r4 or th400???

the th400 is over kill for a street car really. It is defitnly a power house handling kind of tranny. It is also only a 3 speed transmission so you lose mpg pretty bad

Remember when you swap to a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-17-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By 84TransAm383

12 bolt

Im looking to buy a new 12 bolt or 9 inch but had few questions hopefully someone can answer.

The strange only accept 97-02 brakes and want to no if i can just by the calipers and all from...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-17-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By 84TransAm383

need a rear

looking for a 12 bolt or 9 inch for 84 ta with tourqe arm mount. Located in south jersey so if anyones close or with in a decent road trip please contact me mtraenkner@yahoo.com or pm me
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-17-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: First gear whine from 700r4

this may sound odd but did you happen to shift the rear up or down when u took off the touque arm is so could threw the pinon angle off in the rear and could be that. On my adjustable t arm when it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-17-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: questions on new gears in rear

It will run you about 7-800 in parts but i went with a eaton posi unit and richmond 3.73 gears and was going 12.6 on a 350. It made a amazing difference for the launch which is a big deal in the 1/4...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-15-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By 84TransAm383

Can it handle the power

Hey guys so i finally got the motor done in my 84 TA and im concerned about the rear. Its the 7.5 10 bolt but i threw in eaton posi and richmond procomps 3.73 in it awhile back.

Pretty much i...
Forum: Power Adders
05-16-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Nitrous

yea its a fully built motor all forged and can handle it no problem
Forum: Body
05-10-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By 84TransAm383

Color choice

So im starting the body work now on the car but cant decide what color its metallic black now but not sure if i wana go back to black. I like white custom copper and pearl blues but not sure how they...
Forum: Power Adders
05-05-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By 84TransAm383

Nitrous

New to nitrous and little afraid. I got a well built stroker but want a little more umph at the track. What could i expect from a 100 or 150 shot and what are the odds of blowing my motor also. thank...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-01-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 313
Posted By 84TransAm383

I want your rear

Looking for a strong rear for my 84 trans am. Looking for moser strange 9". Willing to travel up to a certain distance. have cash in hand now ready to go. PM before i spend it on something else for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By 84TransAm383

All brand new

Hey guys i just finished up my suspension from spohn. 90/10 drag struts moog springs up front 50/50 drag shocks moog springs spohn panhard bar, spohn control arms all new bushings and a spohn rear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By 84TransAm383

need second drop

so i ran my car for the first time since the final build and went 12.5 at 111. im tryn to get to 11's and i have plenty of things to do still but where to start. should i get the electric water pump,...
Forum: Cooling
07-01-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By 84TransAm383

Electric fan

So i just put in a summit race radiator and now need a new fan. The stock electric just cant cut it. Any one now of a dual set up that would fit or a bad *** single becuase its really tight. My...
Forum: Cooling
05-22-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Why so hot

i do not have the bottom piece for the extra radiator airflow and can not find one anywhere
Forum: Cooling
05-20-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Why so hot

I dont have the trans lines going tinto the radiatior they are on there on to a trans cooler with a fan. The electric fans are also controlled by a switch i put in so i turn it on as soon as the car...
Forum: Cooling
05-18-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Why so hot

the stat is a 180 and the heater core and ventilation system is gone so its water pump rite into the block hose.
Forum: Cooling
05-17-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By 84TransAm383

Why so hot

So i just got done build my 383 and it runs super hot according to my guage. I mean 230 240 while driving but 210 idle. Its a brand new raditaor but stock size is it to small. The motor has alot of...
Forum: Interior
04-17-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By 84TransAm383

Which To Use

I have a three pod pillar and gona run the guages but not sure which ones. I got a trans temp because im running a cooler w/fan not thru the rad tho and no temp switch. What should the others be. Oil...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-10-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By 84TransAm383

Pinion angle

Is it ok to run my car at -2 all the time on the pinion angle. That is the supposed best setting but it does where parts faster i think. Just changing the angle from 0 to -2 for one nite racing seems...
Forum: Body
04-08-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By 84TransAm383

Super duty Hood

Does anyone no how the super duty hood looks on third gen trans am's. I cant seem to find any decent pictures of it on. Any suggestions are welcome also. Thanks for the input
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-01-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By 84TransAm383

Looking for a rear

I am looking for a 9 inch that i can build up and direct bolt for my car. Needs to hold about 500 hp and the 7.5 not doing to well.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Suspension

its got long tubes so it comes down under the crossmember becuase how far the headers go. it then connects to a y pipe single down to the right of the drive shaft and straight back because i have sfc...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By 84TransAm383

Suspension

So i just put on my spohn torque arm and crossmember and must move my exhaust. It is already 3 inches id but sat low and now must be lower. What can i do to get some more ground clearance for the...
Forum: Cooling
03-29-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: b & m trans cooler

well my cooler has 1/2" hose fittings not anything to screw into or even adapters. It comes with a hose barb on it. im very confused
Forum: Cooling
03-29-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: b & m trans cooler

im going thru the same thing now. Stock lines on my 84 are 5/16" though. My trans cooler is 1/2 inlet outlet and trying to figure out how to make it work with my lines. Is that how yours are.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: Rear Swap

Thank you very much that was very useful but dissapointing at the same time. I guess i have to dish out the extra cash for a moser or strange now.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By 84TransAm383

Rear Swap

Does anyone no if 82-2002 f body rears are interchangable. I need a bigger rear and was thinkng of snatching a rear from a ws6 of some sort but not sure if i can bolt it in my 84 Trans Am
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By 84TransAm383

Spohn Torque arm

So i just purchased my adjustable spohn torque arm and cross member kit for my th400 but not sure what angle to set it at. Anyone have experience with it or suggestions to get best performance
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-22-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By 84TransAm383

Driveshaft help

so i just swapped my 700r4 for a th400. What do you recomend on doing to replace the ds. Do i have to take my stock one change yoke end and modify length or do they make one to replace stock. Jumped...
Forum: Cooling
03-22-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By 84TransAm383

electric fans

Im looking for a dual fan set up for the stock radiator. Anyone no where to find a good one and you think it will be ok with my motor. Its pushn about 500h but runs a little hot with the stock set up.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-27-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: can stock 700r4 handle 400ftlbs only on nos?

yea its only a matter of time that it could take that beating. I just blew my tranny in my car and its pushin about 500 and that was a built 700r4.You better make sure you have a ballooning torque...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By 84TransAm383

which tranny

should i go with a beefed up 700r4 or th350 in my 84 TA. Its got a 500 hp 383 and its a street strip car
Forum: Body
03-12-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By 84TransAm383

Re: cant find it

appreciate it will be getting right away now
Forum: Body
03-12-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By 84TransAm383

cant find it

looking for a 2.5-3 inch cowl hood 4 a 84 trans am and cant seem to find one. anyone have one or no where to order
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