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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2001, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

looking at your signature, i'd have to say a...

looking at your signature, i'd have to say a converter wouldnt do you much good with your current mods, i may be wrong, but if you plan to do future mods after getting a converter for your current...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2001, 02:40 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 46,249
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

don't - leave your stock y-pipe in and try to get...

don't - leave your stock y-pipe in and try to get headers on while installing engine, mine got tweeked a tad i think, they dont leak but that ruins getting the headman y-pipe for it, since my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2001, 01:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 765
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

my camaro does ok as long as im on a road thats...

my camaro does ok as long as im on a road thats been plowed, but as soon as im in 10 inches of snow, forget it.

last year it took me 20-30 minutes to get down my little side road, about 150 yards...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-04-2001, 01:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/Forum14/HTML/0...

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/Forum14/HTML/000515.html



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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2001, 03:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 658
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

make sure the car isnt from canada or some other...

make sure the car isnt from canada or some other country!

my dad bought a car with no title last titled in canada and still has no title.

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former 305 crossfire fuel...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2001, 03:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i bought an engine from a parts store for my...

i bought an engine from a parts store for my first car, 70 nova. im not sure who built it but it came from Discount Auto.

i tell you what, i beat the crap out of that motor and it dealt with it,...
Forum: Carburetors
10-03-2001, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i did a injection to carb swap recently, mine was...

i did a injection to carb swap recently, mine was an 83 Z28.

speedo - dont matter, could if you are swapping the tranny.

tach - buy a chiltons manual and look at the wiring diagram, im sure...
Forum: Carburetors
10-03-2001, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

RSS, does it crap out then pick back up after its...

RSS, does it crap out then pick back up after its done sputtering and all?

i have that problem i just described, i think i've tried eveything and have a similar setup like yours but a vacuum...
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2001, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

well i went out and checked it. i found a plug...

well i went out and checked it. i found a plug with all the wires except a red one. i have power on all the wires at the plug on all fan settings, but when i put it on the high setting, this little...
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2001, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

thanks for posting guys. i have printed out...

thanks for posting guys.

i have printed out your instructions IROC&ROLL, its an A/C equipped car and i have a test light so im gonna check it out today.

thanks

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former 305...
Forum: Electronics
09-29-2001, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

blower motor

my blower motor quit working. it didnt make any noise before it went but it did only work on the high setting before it stopped working. i've heard that blower motors will squeel or whine if they go...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-10-2001, 03:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

you can use the intank electric pump as long as...

you can use the intank electric pump as long as you put in an inline fuel pressure regulator. that would be easier than dropping the tank to get the electric one out.

i did the same thing your...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2001, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 383
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i know this is off topic but RARE-ROC-Z, do you...

i know this is off topic but RARE-ROC-Z, do you know of any other camaros in the quad cities like the one you just mentioned? i need a decent shell!

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former 305 crossfire fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
08-30-2001, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

one is inlet, one is outlet, and im pretty sure...

one is inlet, one is outlet, and im pretty sure one is a return line.

i didnt use my return and just plugged it

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2001, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

this prolly dont make sense but what i mean is if...

this prolly dont make sense but what i mean is if i knew how to tune an engine better than i do it would run perfect, lol https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif

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Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2001, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

well i got my 350 from the dealership i bought my...

well i got my 350 from the dealership i bought my car at. the engine was running in a truck that they took in on a trade that had a bad title so they parted it out. i got the engine for 150 bucks...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-30-2001, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

IIRC the only wires to the tranny are the TC...

IIRC the only wires to the tranny are the TC lock-up wires and speedo wires if you have a electric speedo.

the only wires running to my tranny are the TC lock up wires and its an 83
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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2001, 03:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 466
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i was told by a neighbor of mine that used to run...

i was told by a neighbor of mine that used to run a junkyard that when you put the converter on you have to do it in steps, like push on and turn then it clicks and you repeat that a couple times. he...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-29-2001, 02:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

glad to hear its running ...

glad to hear its running https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif


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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2001, 02:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

alternator voltage

i have an alternator from a different vehicle on the 350 i out in my Z28. ive been watching the voltage guage and one day it was at about 12.5 alday long. then the next day and still to this day, 3...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2001, 02:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

did you have the pick up lead attached to the...

did you have the pick up lead attached to the correct plug wire?

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2001, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i dont know the exact size but they are metric on...

i dont know the exact size but they are metric on my 83Z. call your local parts store, they can look it up for you.



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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2001, 04:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

power steering brackets with headers

after putting in my 350 and deciding the power steering can wait to be hooked up ive decided that its way to much work to wait any longer.

i cant figure out how to get the brackets back on...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-27-2001, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i used my 153 tooth flywheel on my mid 70's...

i used my 153 tooth flywheel on my mid 70's block. runs nice and smooth.

i had that gap with the TC and flywheel also. i just didnt tighten one bolt at a time though. i went ahead and tightened...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2001, 03:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

changing my own reay end gears

this is something i havent done and know very little about but i dont have the money to spend on shop labor rates. i do have time though so i need to learn all i can about putting in gears and what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2001, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i would check for a vacuum leak ...

i would check for a vacuum leak

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
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"no man with a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2001, 03:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,571
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

jack the rear so both tires are on the ground...

jack the rear so both tires are on the ground after chucking the front wheels. spin one tire with tranny in nuetral and see if the other tire rotates in the same direction. if it spins the opposite...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2001, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i heard the air hissing noise when my engine...

i heard the air hissing noise when my engine would turn over while i was tightening my TC bolts too. i figured it was my oil pump or compressed air in the cylinders excaping.
the tranny and engine...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2001, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

looking to install T-56

i was wondering what i should expect to pay for the T-56 set-up as i would need it to convert from an auto. i dont have the slightest clue. also i wouldnt mind know what i should pay for T-5 WC or...
Forum: Power Adders
08-24-2001, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

iron or aluminum shouldnt affect the compression...

iron or aluminum shouldnt affect the compression raito of an engine much, if any. it should only have to do with the volume of the cylinders, combustion chamber cc, head gasket cc, and piston valve...
Forum: Power Adders
08-24-2001, 02:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i think he said 350 shot :/ ...

i think he said 350 shot :/



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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2001, 02:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,629
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

fuel boiling, what can i do to prevent this?

driving around today looking for speedo parts my car died right in the middle of traffic, had to push the thing out the road.
i popped the hood and see i was dripping fuel in my primarys. then i...
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2001, 02:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

my car started doing the same thing today. i...

my car started doing the same thing today. i have a clear fuel filter so when when it died at idle i could see that the fuel was boiling. it would do ok if i wasnt idling very long but i was...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2001, 03:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

did you have to almost drop the rear out the car...

did you have to almost drop the rear out the car to get the gas tank out? or is there a way around that?

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2001, 03:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i had a 750 edelbrock in my nova, bought it brand...

i had a 750 edelbrock in my nova, bought it brand new, not too long after i put it on, it would do what you described, i just tapped the throttle with my toe and the idle would go down, had to do it...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-20-2001, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

there were no 305 vettes ...

there were no 305 vettes



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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2001, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

no one? ------------------ former 305...

no one?

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2001, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

help!!! please ...

help!!! please https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2001, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

car backfiring through intake and no vac. secs.

i put a 350 in my car recently and have a 750 vac sec, non comp controlled HEI, with new coil, cap, rotor, and plugs. i have turned the base timing down to 4 degrees BTDC. but the thing backfires...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2001, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

from the hours of reading posts and tech articles...

from the hours of reading posts and tech articles on this forum, i would say there should not be any problem since the only electrical connections are back-up lights and that switch that allows you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2001, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

thanks yep, it says its for a...

thanks

yep, it says its for a turbohydromatic 700
OEM p/n 25515598
for 4bbl applications


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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2001, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

TV cable also known as Transmission cable detent?

im looking to get a TVcable to replace my crossfire TVcable, parts store has a few cables, ones that sound right are the Detent or the kickdown.


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former 305 crossfire fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2001, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 578
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i had a serious power problem on a car i used to...

i had a serious power problem on a car i used to own, pretty soon the problem was odvious when the catalytic converter caught fire. it was plugging up and eventually completely plugged, i kept...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2001, 03:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

TV cable adjusting on a F.I. to carb swap

i put a carb'ed 350 in my 83 Crossfire car. i have hooked up the TV cable but im not sure how to adjust it now. here's the problem i got. i can hook the line to the carb but i dont know where the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2001, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,005
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i would imagine there would be a difference since...

i would imagine there would be a difference since the carb will be pressurized with centrifical. i had a buddy with that setup but i dont know what he had done to the carb.



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Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2001, 02:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

i just did a FI to carb swap also. right now im...

i just did a FI to carb swap also. right now im running the mechanical pump with the electric in tank pump still in place and not working, i think its bad in the first place and i pulled the fuse to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2001, 01:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

will a v-6 tranny and bellhousing work behind a v-8?

i have access to a free bellhousing, pedals, and other stuff from a v-6 car. dont get the tranny though. i was wondering if a f-body v-6 bellhousing will work behind a v-8, its said to be from a 2,8...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2001, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

rock and roll ...

rock and roll https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif i thought id be searching for a new tailshaft. one more thing though, do i need to totally remove the tailshaft or am i gonna get off...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-11-2001, 01:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 372
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

------------------ former 305 crossfire fuel...

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former 305 crossfire fuel injection
350 cubes
hooker headers
750 vac secondary
700r4 with shift kit

[This message has been edited by 83CrossfireBomb (edited August 10,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2001, 01:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By 83CrossfireBomb

broken speedo cable threads

i just did an engine swap into my 83 Z28 and when i went to put the speedo cable back on the part that it attaches to, the threads, broke off. do i need a whole new tailshaft or can i get new threads...
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