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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-17-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By soupman

Re: Steering Shaft installation

Which end of the shaft would I rotate? Is there one end of the shaft that has to go together only one way? I am thinking the connection at the steering wheel has to spline up correct or otherwise you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-17-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By soupman

Steering Shaft installation

I installed my new rebuilt stock steering shaft aligning the bolt at the upper end and the flat on the steering box end. It seems to be off a little. Going down the road the car tracks straight...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-26-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,693
Posted By soupman

Re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...

Looking for the metal bent brake lines that go from the master cylinder to the proportional valve for a 1987 Firebird with power brakes, front disc and rear drums. Probably fit many years.
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Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Car been running great. Went on many road trips. Farthest one was 8 hours round trip, averaged 20mpg. Of course I have a TKX with overdrive that helps. With the torque of the Pontiac motor, car is a...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Headers would be a pain, I seen one guy years ago put a 455 in a 84 Firebird and he modified the headers. Some tubes he had to cut and twist and rebend to fit. Much easier to use Ram Air manifolds...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Been driving mine, right up to this snow. Runs great no issues. I have some videos but too big to post. I don’t know how to post videos.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,105
Posted By soupman

Re: TO INSTALL A TREMEC TKX TRANSMISSION

I have a tkx in my 87 formula behind a Pontiac 428. Wondering also what short throw shifter you used? I am using the stock one that come with the Modern Driveline kit. It’s ok, but a little shorter...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-14-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

It’s in the main cap area. Traditional Pontiac blocks up to 1977 had the main caps the same thickness as the supporting webbing. The 1977 blocks introduced where the 557 casting number blocks that...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-14-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Actually I don’t own that motor anymore, just trying to pass along info if someone wants to build a 301. Yes the only part 301 was the block, but as I mentioned before the turbo block is as strong...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

My 301 had a 1963 forged crank, fit well just need spacers on the thrust bearing surface. That motor made 475hp @ 6000 with Joe Sherman Racing Engines in LA. They shut the dyno down at 6000 and it...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-09-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

The 301T block motor I had use traditional heads. What they did was take a torker 2 manifold and cut 1” out of it to make it shorter. It was welded back up and blended to fit the short deck of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,106
Posted By soupman

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

MACE M78 TORQUE-LOCK LSD DIFF FOR HOLDEN VK VL VN VP. This was by Mace Engineering Group. I bought mine last year.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,106
Posted By soupman

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

I just ordered from eBay was much cheaper. Exact same torsen diff. I installed mine no issues, works great.
Forum: Brakes
08-29-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By soupman

Re: rear brake drums

Typically the new backing plates have the knockout for both sides, not sure if original have extra knockouts.
Forum: Brakes
08-29-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 101,061
Posted By soupman

Re: Manual Brake Installation with Pictures

It’s not too bad, hardest part reaching under the dash for the brackets bolts. I removed my front seat to make it easier. Also need to convert the brake fittings, send Dave a email he will send the...
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 101,061
Posted By soupman

Re: Manual Brake Installation with Pictures

Final install with AN fittings. I used 4an and 3an to match the diameters of the front and rears. The threads are metric bubble so need to convert to inverted flare.

More room next to my Pontiac...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By soupman

Re: Hawks repo manual pedals & safety switch

Is there enough “meat” left to still be strong? Does it lock in tight?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By soupman

Re: Hawks repo manual pedals & safety switch

Yes I see this now. Unfortunately I bought a complete TKX kit for over $5,000 for a “complete” conversion. Not happy that no one checks the fit of the parts, now the pedals are installed and a PITA...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By soupman

Hawks repo manual pedals & safety switch

I installed the hawks repo manual pedals and having a issue installing the clutch safety switch. The pedals look like 4th gen pedals, brackets are beefy and measure 1/8” (.120) thickness. The problem...
Forum: Brakes
08-13-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 101,061
Posted By soupman

Re: Manual Brake Installation with Pictures

I was converting to a TKX 5 speed and works perfectly with the clutch pedal.
Forum: Brakes
08-13-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 101,061
Posted By soupman

Re: Manual Brake Installation with Pictures

A few more. Note that the large washers are on the wrong side of the pushrod, this was just a mock-up.
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Forum: Brakes
08-13-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 101,061
Posted By soupman

Re: Manual Brake Installation with Pictures

I just installed this kit. I took a few pictures to help out but for the pushrod going through the firewall, you only need a slot, not a big hole. Or you can use a large drill bit as Dave shows in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-19-2021, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By soupman

Re: 700r4 governor TV cable relationships

I am very familiar with setting theta cable and it’s purpose of increasing line pressure as throttle opens, plus I have the correct bracket geometry, My question is the governor, since this was a lg4...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By soupman

700r4 governor TV cable relationships

My original 50,000 1987 (tel:000 1987) formula lg4 powered transmission worked perfectly, shifting at WOT at 4600rpm, it is a lg4 afterall. I put a bigger engine in the car and installed a 2600 stall...
Forum: Exhaust
04-25-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

I finally finished this. Took a long time and much tweaking for clearance. The key is to put the hanger in near the X pipe that attaches to the passenger seat belt through bolt, give a little more...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,106
Posted By soupman

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

Not really hard but when you use a drift to remove the race,the drift will be pushing on the shim since it’s sandwiches between the race. Use a brass punch so you don’t mark it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,106
Posted By soupman

Re: 9 Bolt Borg Warner Torsen upgrade completed! Thanks keykey!

I rebuilt mine this winter. The pinion shim is under the bearing race. I was lucky, took a chance a reused the shim since I was reusing the gears and installed the new torsen unit. Backlash and...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-15-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Actually I did drive it last fall with the old exhaust. The power and torque from 2500-5000 is amazing, feels like a 600hp car with over 600ftlbs of torque. Just finishing the exhaust and I am able...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

The only testing I have seen was with Dave at SD Performance, he has developed some cams specifically to use the ram air manifolds. His testing with a certain overlaps and the ramp durations show...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

The key to this swap is the exhaust, if is extremely hard to get headers on these cars. I went with ram air manifolds and mandrel bent downpipes. I got the CNC manifolds that where opened up to a...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-13-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

thanks for the comment.
The carb is a Ruggalized quadrajet. It is dial in perfect, a/f ratio are right on the edge of lean. I may do fuel injection, but this carb runs so good.....
Originally this...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-13-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Nice picture! That 301 (383) had 15 heads and a torker manifold, had a short fill too. Heads and manifold ported by Dave @ SD. Made 478hp @ 6000 and was still climbing after shut down the dyno at...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

I sold it to a guy in Maryland. Would have to look this guy up. Yeah Tom spent some coin on that motor. I bought it for $5000, I think he had well over $10k into that 301. I was so close to putting...
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

Was your hangers and rubber connectors the same as mine? You can see from my pictures how much they hang down. I was going to cut them and reweld them back to shorten the distance.
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

BigDog- how did you mount the mufflers? With the hangers they supplied they are way too low. Also did you mount the mufflers exactly parallel to the rear frame rails? That picture you posted looks...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

These are not solid mounts, the block mounts are rubber, but instead of bolted these frame mounts I welded them. The early year Pontiac had it this way, the later years late 70’s had rubber mounts on...
Forum: Exhaust
04-12-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

Here are some of my install. Still ongoing, alot of trial and error fitting. You can see where I added a piece of pipe to the driver side exhaust. I also need to modify the hangers to get the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Runs great, too much motor really for the light car, especially with the torque. A 'vetter killer for sure, at least the ZO6, not sure on the newer models . The adapter plate is from summit, standard...
Forum: Exhaust
04-11-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

I am in the process of installing this. It seems to tuck up pretty high, but I had to cut the pipes in front of the X chamber. Now I need some bends to make that transition to the down pipes. Also...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 659
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 204,325
Posted By soupman

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

I have been working on my swap. Pretty much all done except exhaust. Keep the 700r4 in place used a adapter plate to mate up the 440 ( 4” stroke .060 bore). I spent a lot of time on this and money I...
Forum: Exhaust
03-23-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

Getting ready to finally install this exhaust. Will be fabbing near the crossmember, will let you know what kind of clearance I get and install difficulty.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 742
Posted By soupman

Re: Some 9bolt info please?

I also have 1986, and it had the smaller bearing like GD’s. Not sure if it a year thing for the switch.
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

I ended up buying this system. Price was good. Hope the in-line mufflers are ok.
Forum: Exhaust
05-17-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speed-Engineering-LS1-LS6-Camaro-Firebird-True-Dual-Exhaust-Rear-Exit/362958718795?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

This was the one I found. I think they are the same.
Forum: Exhaust
05-16-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,032
Posted By soupman

Re: Anyone see this Speed Engineering setup?

Where did u find these for $339? I just searched and was $469 but free shipping.
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,935
Posted By soupman

Re: Is the Hooker BlackHeart system a true “performance exhaust?”

Did anybody install this kit on thier stock 700r4 tranny and crossmember? Was wondering how the y pipe worked out.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-26-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By soupman

Re: Rebuilt 081 heads, ready to bolt on, increased flow

Bump. Really nice heads ready to go. Put $700 into these.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-18-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By soupman

SOLD. Rebuilt 081 heads, ready to bolt on, increased flow

I changed my mind and going with aftermarket aluminum heads. I had these done by a noted circle track engine builder to increase the flow. Stock flow on 081 is documented around 190 @ .500. With...
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