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Forum: Fabrication
10-02-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,173
Posted By firbird

Re: Cooled engine bay

The guy is joking about this.

Regardless, your motor would be lucky to get 20% efficiency. This means that for every 10 gallons of fuel you burn in your car only 2 is used for what you want,...
Forum: Fabrication
08-11-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,609
Posted By firbird

Re: HID Fabrication

How do you plan on getting it to fit length wise? What projector are you using?

The reason I ask is I ordered similar fake projectors in hope to find a way to put in real projector in there. No...
Forum: Fabrication
07-19-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Well not sure on how much. The major components were:

300 for new loaded cts-v calipers
330 for used srt-8 calipers and rotors
~600 for race craft spindles
60 for willwood proportioning valve...
Forum: Fabrication
07-19-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Mike,

You may be correct with your assumption. I am not too worried about hot air in the engine bay, this probably even means less hp with current conditions. I am more concerned about the future...
Forum: Fabrication
07-18-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Here is a link that would describe the process better:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brake-board/317018-another-factory-caliper-swap.html

The link for the spindles: ...
Forum: Fabrication
07-17-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

I will post the drawing with all the dimensions for the bracket the week after next when I get home. It should have the critical data points for the holes and the geometry can be changed to whatever...
Forum: Fabrication
07-14-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Thanks!

I like it alot, think your right. Simple and effective.
Forum: Fabrication
07-14-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

That’s a good question, I am not sure how much force. Will be something I will need to look into when I start designing it for fabrication. The design was based around the front struts. The front...
Forum: Fabrication
07-13-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

I finished mounting the radiator. I moved it up and down a couple of inches to make room for the plumbing that will be necessary for my next stage.

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I mounted my b&m supercooler below...
Forum: Fabrication
07-13-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

That would be correct. However, the front adjusters are the major structural component to prevent the bending moment of the wing from flipping over the back. I could mount it on to the bumper but...
Forum: Fabrication
06-27-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

It is the z51 vette rear rotor. 13" rotor with a thickness of 1" (330mmX26mm)
Forum: Fabrication
06-26-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

That would explain a lot. I have been out of the picture completely for the last 5-6 years going to school. A lot has happened since then.

I agree with the felt or rubber backing, should help
Forum: Fabrication
06-21-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Yea, I am seeing that companies have that now, I guess I need to get out more. I think this design should offer a little more than the little squares with the rubber gaskets over them
Forum: Fabrication
06-20-2010, 12:22 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,193
Posted By firbird

Re: Non Popup HID projector firebird install

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I can understand their reasoning for popup deletes. Looks good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBnSu0YKShY&feature=related
Forum: Fabrication
06-19-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

I am on travel and stopped by Summit Racing in OH. I saw this:

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/bci-81768_w.jpg

The black rubber rectangles that go around the radiator...
Forum: Fabrication
06-19-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,193
Posted By firbird

Re: Non Popup HID projector firebird install

The driver I used was not used for 12 volts.

The voltage varies from the 12 volts so a robust driver is needed. Here are some that can run automotive applications.
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Forum: Fabrication
06-18-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,193
Posted By firbird

Re: Non Popup HID projector firebird install

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12721~r.87047508
This is a 900 lumen led. Actual output is less but its rated at 900lm. I have made multiple dive lights and bike lights out of this P7...
Forum: Fabrication
06-18-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,193
Posted By firbird

Re: Non Popup HID projector firebird install

Looks good, I am sure the pictures do not give justice to how much better you can see at night.

A second one would be nice since it is not bi-xenon. Hella has a matching lamp but it is not a...
Forum: Fabrication
06-14-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Here are a few pictures of the HID currently. Everything on my car is apart but I hope this can answer your questions.

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I completely sealed the case and submerged it...
Forum: Fabrication
06-10-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

Sorry for the slow response. I have been on travel and about to leave again for another week.

The software is solidworks 2010, however I prefer Autodesk Inventor. I have been making various things...
Forum: Fabrication
06-04-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Re: Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

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I have also been playing around with a bi-xenon HID that uses a solenoid for high beams. I have taken the module and sealed it

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Forum: Fabrication
06-04-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,330
Posted By firbird

Brembo Rear, Radiator highspeed bypass, Bi-xenon HID and more..

The car has been resurrected from a 5 year hiatus while I have been going school. Since then I have had some time to think of what I would like to do to it.

Here are a few pictures of things I...
Forum: Fabrication
06-03-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,443
Posted By firbird

Re: aluminum NASCAR style spoiler on 83 Bird

Here is what I am working on, originally started off with a plate of aluminum, then a plate of carbon fiber. The following pictures are of those. I have since decided to go with molded carbon fiber...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-28-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By firbird

Re: Looking for a Ford 9"

PM sent
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-28-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By firbird

Re: Looking for a Ford 9"

I am not sure of your application but when you find one, would you be interested in 35 spline axles?

I recently purchased a Moser rear end and it came with 35 spline axles and 5/8 screw in studs....
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-29-2005, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 281
Posted By firbird

Disk 8.8,basketweaves w/nittos,foglights,dash,demon carb,SC,pro-mod tq converter

I have many items I need to get rid of. I am a poor college student and my girlfriend is killing my funds, go figure. Parked my car and drive a Honda and I don’t need any of these parts anymore or at...
Forum: Body
02-11-2005, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By firbird

That is correct, there is one screw that is the...

That is correct, there is one screw that is the fabric part you can tighten to correct this. I believe when you push the sun visor up against the headliner it should be facing the ground.
Forum: Body
02-11-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 736
Posted By firbird

What works good is a flat piece of metal such as...

What works good is a flat piece of metal such as a hack saw blade or something bendable and thin. Lift the head rest all the way up and drop it down a half inch and push the piece of metal down the...
Forum: Body
02-11-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By firbird

I am sorry, The Title I over read Z28. makes more...

I am sorry, The Title I over read Z28. makes more since now. More than likely still applies to the side skirts, but forget about the rest.
Forum: Body
02-11-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,005
Posted By firbird

febreze works pretty good on interior that smells...

febreze works pretty good on interior that smells like smoke, previous owner was a smoker and after giving my car a good downfall of febreze it was a lot better.
Forum: Body
02-10-2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By firbird

The holes for the gfx are all different which...

The holes for the gfx are all different which will need drilling and some kind of rust protection.


edit.
Forum: Brakes
01-09-2005, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By firbird

85 disk brakes, any good?

I have a chance to pick up a 85 Ta rear end with disk brakes. I have read somewhere don’t know if it is true that there were disk brakes that were equipped on the third gen that were put on the...
Forum: Fabrication
11-02-2004, 01:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,818
Posted By firbird

thats really nice. I always been scared...

thats really nice.

I always been scared every time i take my car to the track because i figure i will have to be towed off the starting line or down the track for blowing my rear end up. There is...
Forum: Fabrication
10-23-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,983
Posted By firbird

From what I read the main concern is being able...

From what I read the main concern is being able to make it open by its self and no discussion about being able to close by its self. Its all you want is it to open by its self, put new struts in. pop...
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2004, 02:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,193
Posted By firbird

had a something like that happen to my friend...

had a something like that happen to my friend when he borrowed my spare carborator. I sprayed carb cleaner all around and did not make a difference and was such a high pitch noise i could not really...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By firbird

Radien, if you look down the column while you...

Radien, if you look down the column while you push the lever you will see the rod and sounds like your problem is too much play in the rod before it hits the switch. The switch has an adjustable...
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By firbird

Properly tuned you can get decent mpg with a...

Properly tuned you can get decent mpg with a holley. Probably not quite as good as others but not nessasarly bad. i get 20 mpg on highway and 16 around town with my Holley DP and in the 12's its all...
Forum: Carburetors
09-07-2004, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By firbird

the 8.5 will start to open at 8.5 compared to the...

the 8.5 will start to open at 8.5 compared to the 6.5 8.5 will not give better gas millage in most cases. Try going back to a 6.5 might get rid of that hesitation. Would not go leaner without a good...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2004, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,229
Posted By firbird

the dana's are very rare and finding one is...

the dana's are very rare and finding one is really hard. Yes there are some out there but good luck finding them, highly seeked rear end. Comparing the Odds i would say you would have better luck...
Forum: Carburetors
07-29-2004, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By firbird

someone could have taken the top half of it off...

someone could have taken the top half of it off and not taken them out before doing so and messed it up or tried to reinstall them when the rods were still in the upper portion and forced it down...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,004
Posted By firbird

i second Leigh

i second Leigh
Forum: TBI
06-23-2004, 01:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 781
Posted By firbird

Or just get a lt1 and then i belive that put you...

Or just get a lt1 and then i belive that put you in the lt1 range possibly. haha
I think your better off asking what times you should get because the lt1's just like every other car can run in a...
Forum: TBI
06-23-2004, 01:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 842
Posted By firbird

Just take it to the track and there will not be...

Just take it to the track and there will not be any if's, but's, or could be's. You might be surprised in a good or more likely bad way if your rating on being able to peel out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-16-2004, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 492
Posted By firbird

agreed

agreed
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,717
Posted By firbird

My car has been called a lot of things, seems...

My car has been called a lot of things, seems like the typical name for firebird around here is camaro.

A few months a go I got a ticket that I believe toped all the names that my car has ever...
Forum: South East Region
05-18-2004, 01:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,957
Posted By firbird

Well I can’t say that I was not serious, I might...

Well I can’t say that I was not serious, I might have made it sound worse then it was. when I walked up to it there was spots all over it don’t know if they were mold but odd color spots that looked...
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